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Wellington Scraps Bids, Plans To Bring Tennis Program In-House

Volume 37, Number 16 April 15 - April 21, 2016

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Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield informed the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday that he has thrown out all of the recent bids for operation and maintenance of the Wellington Tennis Center due to disparities in the responses. Instead, he proposed running the program in-house. Page 3

Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay For Life Supports American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society’s Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life was held at Acreage Community Park on Saturday, April 9. Participants, volunteers and supporters took part in the relay from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. doing activities to raise money while supporting cancer survivors and caregivers. Page 5

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OPINION Earth Day Network’s Focus This Year Is On Planting Trees

This year, Earth Day falls next Friday, April 22, with the theme, “Trees for the Earth.” According to the Earth Day Network, trees will be the first of five major goals they are undertaking in honor of the five-year countdown to Earth Day’s 50th anniversary. The concept is to plant 7.8 billion trees by the 50th Earth Day in 2020 — or one tree for every person on the planet. According to the Earth Day Network, there are several major reasons that trees are a key focal point. Page 4

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce presented its Flavors Wellington Food + Wine Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, April 8. Dozens of great local restaurants and caterers were on display offering tasty samples. Awards were given to Bolay Restaurant and Chef Shannon Atkins of Grand Champions Events. Shown here is the team from Bolay, which won Best Display Area, Best Plate Presentation and Best Dessert. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 19 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Jan Rodusky Takes Empty Seat On Royal Palm Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council appointed resident Jan Rodusky to a vacant seat on the council last week. Rodusky emerged as a compromise candidate after two previous selection rounds resulted in deadlocks. Seat 4 was vacated by Fred Pinto upon his election as mayor. Rodusky, chief grants officer for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and a 20-year resident of the village, will fill out the final 11 months of Pinto’s term. At the April 7 meeting, council members each voiced personal preferences for who they thought were the strongest candidates. Village Manager Ray Liggins pointed out that the village charter and code of ordinances do not specifically address how to fill council vacancies. However, anticipating the vacancy, the council worked out a proposed system in February. “I derived this process from that meeting and Robert’s Rules of Order, reviewing it with the attorney… and put it in writing here,” Liggins said. The vacant council seat drew 11 applicants. Council members were able to interview the applicants

individually before the meeting, and each member was able to vote for his or her choice on folders provided by the clerk. “There’s three ballots there if we need them for all three rounds,” Liggins said. “If any of the council members care to discuss their preferences prior to casting the first ballot, they would need to make a motion and receive a second prior to such discussion.” In the first round, council members selected one choice to fill the vacancy. In the second round, council members were required to select a first and a second choice, with the first choice receiving two points and the second choice receiving one. In the third round, council members named three applicants in order of preference, with the first choice receiving three points, the second getting two and the third choice receiving one. “The applicant with the most points becomes the appointee,” Liggins said. “After completing the process, [if] an appointee is not selected, the council will need to agree by majority vote on one applicant, or agree to leave the seat vacant.” During public comment, sev-

eral residents said they believed that former Councilman Richard Valuntas, who applied for the vacancy, should not be chosen because he had lost in the March election. Councilman David Swift’s motion to discuss the candidates’ qualifications carried 4-0. “I’d like to thank all of the candidates who submitted an application and participated in this process,” Swift said. “Most of our applicants are politically active in the village. They have attended council meetings, speaking their minds on important issues.” Swift said his first preference would be Felicia Matula. “She is a chief financial officer, an accounting professional for a major hotel making financial decisions for 22 national branch hotels. She has a master’s degree in accounting from Nova Southeastern University,” he said. “Felicia is well-known to many residents in the village. She is a community leader with Royal Palm Beach’s Relay for Life, she is a board member and coach for community softball, she is a member of the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission. She has run See RODUSKY, page 17

Acreage Pines Elementary School Celebrates 25 Years

By Jason Stromberg Town-Crier Staff Report Acreage Pines Elementary School celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday, April 8. Principal Amy Dujon called it a “pictureperfect day.” “Celebrating 25 years is really a testament to the community,” Dujon said. “To have all the past administration come back and celebrate with us was an excellent way for us to share our school’s story.” Dujon’s favorite part of the day was the learning walks, which took place after the morning ceremony, where the students had the opportunity to share their learning with the guests. Assistant Principal Darline

Drama teachers Christie Lavigna and Karen Williams with their performing students, standing with a display of school principals. Karbowski got emotional during her ceremony speech. “I have the unique perspective

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of seeing the school as a parent, and then as an educator,” said See ACREAGE PINES, page 7

Wellington Council Appoints Siskind To Fill Vacancy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council added Tanya Siskind as its fifth member Wednesday after interviewing 10 applicants narrowed from a field of 30. The council’s Seat 2 was vacated last month by Anne Gerwig upon her election as mayor, and the council held three meetings this week as part of its process to fill the vacancy. On Monday, the 30 applicants were invited to make brief presentations to the council following its agenda review meeting. On Tuesday, the council took public comment on the applicants and chose 10 finalists. On Wednesday, the finalists were interviewed, and Siskind emerged as the consensus pick. The council reached a consensus in the second round of naming preferred applicants. Siskind is a member of Wellington’s Education Committee, president of the Binks Forest Elementary School PTA and vice president of the Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA, where she conducts leadership training. Siskind also has served with

the Junior League of the Palm Beaches for the past 10 years. She has an MBA from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Siskind is involved with the equestrian community through her children and used to ride herself when she was younger. During her interview on Wednesday, Siskind spoke about the great relationships she made after moving to the village and raising her family. “People come from all over the world, and we do still have that small-town feeling,” she said. “It’s a really special place.” Vice Mayor John McGovern asked Siskind how she would fit being on the council with her other activities. “My question to you is you are very involved as a mother, in our schools and the county PTA,” he said. “Tell us your broader view. What are you involved in… and how you are going to fit this into a very active lifestyle.” Siskind said she has three children each going in three different directions. “Life is busy, but it’s balanced,” See SISKIND, page 17

GLORIOUS GARDENS

The Wellington Garden Club held its Glorious Gardens garden tour on Saturday, April 9. Guests were invited to visit five beautiful private gardens in the Wellington area. Shown here are Regina Smit-Sio, Leilani Kianna Sio with Olivia and Carlos Sio in their garden. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

County Sends GL Homes Project To State For Review

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report GL Homes’ Indian Trail Groves project took a major step forward Tuesday when the Palm Beach County Commission approved the transmittal of text amendments to the state that would allow up to 3,900 homes and 300,000 square feet of non-residential uses on the 3,592-acre tract north and west of The Acreage. At a public hearing, residents were divided over the proposal. The proposal asks for a density increase from one home per 10 acres to one per 0.8 acres. It also dedicates a 640-acre stormwater impoundment area to the Indian Trail Improvement District and pledges several million dollars more than its required proportional share for road improvements.

The project also sets aside land for a fire station and keeps about 1,200 acres on the west side of the property in agricultural use. Engineer Mike Guinaugh, an Acreage resident who worked for the Indian Trail Improvement District during the Tropical Storm Isaac flooding in 2012, said the impoundment would make muchneeded drainage improvements in the area. Some residents added that commercial services are needed in the area and that they are weary of driving long distances for basic needs. Other residents said that the GL Homes development, along with Minto West/Westlake and Avenir, would disrupt their rural lifestyle. Residents along Hamlin Blvd. See GL HOMES, page 17

Palms West Hospital Honors Frist Award Winners

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman presented the hospitallevel HCA Frist Humanitarian Award to employee Kim Bass and physician Dr. James Goad on Friday, April 8. At the ceremony, Goldman announced that Bass had also been selected for the national-level Frist Humanitarian Award. “I’m a firm believer that everyone we have here is spectacular in their own right,” Goldman said, noting that there are approximately 950 employees and 580 physicians at Palms West Hospital. “I really feel that way, because if I didn’t feel that way, I wouldn’t want them

caring for my family or the people of this community.” The Frist Humanitarian Award was established in 1971 to honor those with outstanding volunteer and humanitarian activities. The award is in recognition of the late Dr. Thomas Frist Sr., founder of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), parent company of Palms West Hospital. Honorees are recognized at the local level, and recipients are selected from around the country. An employee, a physician and a volunteer from each hospital are recognized each year. Last Friday, the hospital recognized the physician and the employee, choosing to recognize the volunteer during

Volunteer Week, Goldman said. Bass, who has been at Palms West for 25 years, is a prime example of what the hospital strives for in nursing and patient care, Goldman explained. Her passion and dedication have been instrumental in the success of the New Life Center and play a large part in the hospital community. An expert clinician, Bass is a resource and mentor for colleagues, and is integral to the success of the women’s services at the hospital, Goldman said. She contributes to the hospital’s reputation, in particular while working with the Centricity Perinatal Network, an obstetric documentation system, See FRIST, page 4

Palms West Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Silvia Stradi, Frist Award winners Kim Bass and Dr. James Goad, and CEO Eric Goldman. PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington Scraps Bids, Plans To Bring Tennis Program In-House

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield informed the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday that he has thrown out all of the recent bids for operation and maintenance of the Wellington Tennis Center due to disparities in the responses. Instead, he proposed running the program in-house. Last month, Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board ranked tennis pro Jeff Bingo first in its recommendation for a new tennis center operations and maintenance contract after hearing presentations from current provider Tommy Cheatham, Tennis Exclusive, Bingo and

Plantation Pro Shops. Discussion of the bids came up at the tail end of Tuesday’s council meeting when Councilman Michael Drahos said he had received many e-mails regarding the recent recommendation of a new contractor, but had been unable to respond because a gag order had been placed on the process while the selection was underway. “I just wanted to say that we have received those e-mails,” Drahos said, addressing citizens who expressed their opinion. “You are not getting a response on purpose. We are not allowed to respond… I wanted to assure you that I have read every single one of those e-mails. Your insight is certainly valuable to the village.”

Schofield, however, explained that he had rejected the bids, and that the cone of silence they had been under was lifted. “I had not taken a detailed look at the proposals, because if I do, I become part of the appeals chain and need to take a look at the four corners of the proposals, but I did send a letter earlier today rejecting all bids,” Schofield said. “I had serious concerns when I started looking into it.” He cited an item of $110,000 that was overlooked by the low bidder. “He recognized the mistake,” Schofield said. “There was also an overestimation of the income... I had reservations about that. Based on where we are at, I rejected the

bids in the best interests of the Village of Wellington.” Schofield said that the budget includes a provision for bringing the program in-house. “That would be my recommendation,” he said. “We will continue that program exactly the way it is, we will advertise those positions, and we will hire the best person for the job.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said she had questions about the operation when the previous council voted to build the new tennis center. At the time, as a councilwoman, she said operator Tommy Cheatham told members that if they moved the program and gave him 21 clay courts, he would be able to operate it at no cost to the village.

“That was part of our incentive, so I have some questions about why his proposal didn’t come back in that way,” Gerwig said. “Is it possible to have that discussion with him now? Even though I didn’t vote for it, it has 21 clay courts, it’s a fantastic facility. He said, ‘If you do this, I can do that,’ and it didn’t seem to happen. He probably has a wonderful explanation. I just don’t know what it is. We hadn’t been able to have that discussion before.” Gerwig said it’s time to put away the question of people making money from village operations. “That was the constant question about how we ran that program,” Gerwig said. “If we bring it inhouse and hire the best people for

the jobs, then we’ll never have this situation again.” However, she added that when the village ran the tennis program in-house before, it was more expensive. “But staff is presenting to us that they think we can run it in-house and actually break even or make a profit,” Gerwig said. Schofield said that he did not anticipate making a profit, and that it is not village policy to make a profit off of the program. Councilman Michael Napoleone said he was confident that bringing the program in-house would work. “We will hire the right people and run an excellent program, because that’s just what we do here,” Napoleone said.

Wizards Rugby Club Preparing To Host The State Tournament

By Jason Stromberg Town-Crier Staff Report Nothing stops David Rimes from playing on the Wizards Rugby Club. Not even Type I diabetes. “I’m not going to let a disease define who I am. I’m going to still live my life and take care of myself, so that I can play rugby and football,” said Rimes, who was diagnosed with diabetes in January 2014. “I started playing rugby after I was diagnosed. I started playing football before I was diagnosed, at 7 years old.” Rimes is setting an incredible example for student-athletes who are participating in the Wizards Rugby Club program, which is in

its second year of existence as a youth travel organization in South Florida. “When I’m having a bad day, my teammates say, ‘Don’t worry about it, just move on,’” said Rimes, a U14 Wizard. “I can’t even tell you how much it bothers me when I can’t give my team 110 percent on the field, because I always want to give 110 percent.” Diabetes presents a challenge, but also a motivation. “It does motivate me. During games, sometimes it’s hard for me to focus because it’s hard for me to play rugby and football when my blood sugar isn’t under control,” said Rimes, a Wellington Landings

Nothing stops David Rimes from playing for the U14 Wizards team.

Middle School eighth-grader. “I’m off, and not my strong self when this happens. I check my sugar during halftime, before and after the game. I rarely come out of a game.” Wizards Rugby Club President Alan Lawson is hoping that the local community will take the opportunity to watch Rimes and his U14 club, the Junior Juice (JJs) League for players in sixth, seventh and eighth grade, play Okapi in the state semifinals this Saturday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center polo fields on South Shore Blvd. The state championship is set for later on that day. The Wizards’ JJs are 7-0, the top seed and the defending state champs heading into this weekend’s game. “The expectation is to always win the state championship. That’s the way we are set up. To go out there, have fun and perform at our best,” Lawson said. “All that matters, win, lose or draw, is that you give 110 percent. More often than not, good things happen when you do that.” Joining the JJs in the state semifinals are the second-seeded U10s (players in second, third and fourth grade), the second-seeded U12s (players in fourth and fifth grade) and the top-seeded Junior Varsity (high school freshmen and sophomores). Jadien Durant, a freshman at Wellington High School, and his JV teammates Alex Lawson and

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Michael Palmateer, defeated Key Biscayne earlier in the regular season. The U10s will take on Key Biscayne in the state semis, while the U12s will face Boca Raton. If each team wins, it plays in the state championship later on in the day Saturday. If the JJs win their state semis game Saturday, the team will also move on to the championship. The JV team plays in the state championship on April 30, if it wins in the state semis. “I expect a tough game,” said Durant, who plays outside center. “They don’t know what’s coming from us. We didn’t play that well the last time we faced them, even though we won. This time, they are going to see a whole different team.” Lawson, son of the club president, agreed. “We could go up against any team. If we play our best, it doesn’t matter how big or fast you are. We know that we will prevail,” said the Wellington High School sophomore, who plays scrum half. “I put everybody where they need to be, controlling the overall direction of play. If I get overwhelmed, I just look at my team, and I know we all will do what’s right.” Palmateer, a second-row player and freshman at Wellington High School, believes the expectations are greater for this group. “Last year, people thought we were a joke,” he said. “We expect a blowout this next game in our favor.”

Wizards Rugby Club U12 position player Jaime Rivera fights for more yardage. Doug Price, a sophomore at Palm Beach Central High School, plays the 8 spot on the squad. “We are definitely confident,” he said. “We know we are the best team. We’ve just got to play like it.” Also representing the defending state championship U14 Wizards team are Joshua Schwartz and Isaac Rivera, two eighth-graders at Wellington Landings Middle School. Schwartz plays inside center, while Rivera plays scrum half. “We’ve got to stay on top of our game,” Schwartz said. “We hope to be undefeated again this season. If we stick together, we can make it happen.” Rivera agreed. “We are at our best when we are passing and rucking, which is when you get tackled and come out of the scrum with the ball,” he said. “We have

a big advantage when it comes to that.” The Wizards Rugby Club is for all student-athletes. Currently, the club includes three female players: Elianna Habib, a fifth-grader at Panther Run Elementary School, playing the wing position for the U10 team; Alyssa Archer, a sixthgrader at Wellington Landings Middle School, who plays pack on the U12 team; and Kendall Erkman, a fourth-grader at Golden Grove Elementary School, who also plays pack for the U10 team. The Wizards Rugby Club is part of the Florida Youth Rugby Union, which is governed by USA Rugby. The Wizards practice from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The season starts in January and runs through April. Visit www. wizardsrugby.com to learn more.

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The Earth Day Network’s Focus This Year Is On Planting Trees

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. This year marks the 46th such celebration of the world around us. The first one, which took place in 1970, was marked by a rally in Chicago and several other cities. Twenty years later, in 1990, Earth Day went international, with estimates ranging from 100 million to 200 million participating across the globe. This year, Earth Day falls next Friday, April 22, with the theme, “Trees for the Earth.” According to the Earth Day Network, trees will be the first of five major goals they are undertaking in honor of the five-year countdown to Earth Day’s 50th anniversary. The concept is to plant 7.8 billion trees by the 50th Earth Day in 2020 — or one tree for every person on the planet. According to the Earth Day Network, there are three major reasons that trees are a key focal point being undertaken: (1) Trees help combat climate change, by absorbing excess carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. In fact, in a single year, an acre of mature trees absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide produced by driving the average car 26,000 miles. (2) Trees help us breathe clean air, by absorbing odors and pollutant gases (such as nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone), and filter particulates out of the air. (3) Trees help communities achieve long-term economic and environmental sustainability, and provide food, energy and income. The planting of trees is not a novel concept. Many nations and religions celebrate foliage annually. For example, some aspect of Arbor Day is celebrated in more than 40 nations, having originated in Spain in 1594. In Florida, Arbor Day is the third Friday in January, and closely coincides with the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, which is celebrated as an ecological awareness day. National Arbor Day is celebrated the last Friday in April, or a week after Earth Day this year.

While trees are the focus, Earth Day also recognizes environmental advances that have been made, and the past 12 months have seen some extraordinary ecological activity. Most notably last December, when 196 nations signed the historic Paris Agreement, the pact that commits virtually every government across the globe to work together in an attempt to limit climate change and stem the continued rise of greenhouse gas emissions. Locally, just last month, the Florida Senate’s Appropriations Committee killed a bill that would have stopped towns from banning fracking — a move celebrated by environmentalists across the state. Locally, there are a number of events taking place in honor of Earth Day. On Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host its annual Earth Day Celebration. This free, family-friendly event features eco-activities, eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors, guest speakers, nature walks, and activities for children including crafts and face painting. There will also be live music. Food and drinks will be available on-site for purchase. Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info. Wellington hosts its annual Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Sunday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The celebration features live music, presentations by local vendors showcasing earth-friendly products, free seedlings and wildflower seeds, face painting, a coloring mural and a visit from Smokey the Bear. The event will also include a demonstration of proper tree pruning techniques and a free raffle for a tree in a 15-gallon container. This year, the Wellington Village Council will be planting a paradise tree in honor of Arbor Day. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. So, plant a tree... or two. And have a happy Earth Day all year long!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keep Tommy Cheatham

I am one of the more than 300 local tennis players who use the wonderful Wellington Tennis Center facility. In my view, Tommy Cheatham is a first-rate club manager and tennis pro who has built a truly outstanding tennis program benefiting hundreds of local players at all levels, and has operated it successfully for many years. I was shocked to learn that the advisory board has recommended that Tommy’s contract not be renewed and that he be replaced by a new manager. I was even more shocked by the process (or lack of process) that the board followed in making its decision, especially in view of the open process that the village generally follows when it makes important decisions that affect the public. What distressed me most about the process was that neither the tennis players who use the Wellington Tennis Center, nor the other members of the Wellington community were given the opportunity to express their views on who should operate this important village facility. I would strongly encourage the advisory board or the council to reopen the process and to schedule a meeting where all interested persons can be heard. My prediction is that you will hear from many, many tennis players who have been using and enjoying this great facility under current management urging that Tommy Cheatham’s contract be renewed. Ann Curley West Palm Beach

Eureka: The Process Worked!

Yes, I was a skeptic and quite sure that the Royal Palm Beach appointment process was a path to disaster, either with no outcome or an outcome contrary to the choice of the voters; but indeed it turned out to be a success. Council members opening with their top choices of the 11 applicants, giving a brief overview of what each had to offer the village and their backgrounds, set the stage for a much more intelligent discussion. The ballot and point system still got a bit convoluted

and was not easy to follow by those watching, and at times seemed to baffle even the mayor. The result was the appointment of Ms. Jan Rodusky. What a breath of fresh air this is for all! Another woman on the council — something sorely needed to calm the discord that has been the public image of the council for the past years. The public also learned that our village has some real potential leaders, and that, hopefully, the voters will see some of these applicants again stepping up to advisory boards and perhaps someday a future council or mayoral seat. Congratulations Councilwoman Rodusky, and congratulations Royal Palm Beach! Martha Webster Royal Palm Beach

Village Ignoring Its Drainage Responsibilities

Not long ago, the Wellington Village Council stopped the canal clearance of vegetation for political considerations — an election was nigh. Yet by their own statistics, only 8 of 88 miles of canal banks were cleared, and the work abruptly halted by our council. Even a child would note our canal system is for drainage and to prevent flooding and property damage, so why does our council do nothing about their serious responsibility? The canal banks belong to the village, meant for vehicle access for cleaning the canals, but also to keep trees and foliage from falling into the canals and clogging them up in the event of a couple of good torrential rain storms or hurricanes. There is also the important but less known issue of water pipes and sewage that could be undermined and even broken by some of the heavy trees in those village canal areas, planted in by homeowners, without permission or right. This is akin to planting on your neighbors property and then telling them they can’t remove your handiwork! A dozen years ago, the canals were so full of vegetation that the village hired a company to clean out the system, and the company was quoted as calling it “the worst maintained system” they had ever seen.

So here we are again, nary a public notice with our water bills or anywhere advising canal bank properties to stop planting in areas prohibited to them. Now the village starts a cleaning process, a necessary one, but a hundred or so poor souls who live on the canal banks don’t want their plants removed from the village rights of ways and easements, and the council stops the process because there’s an election coming up. I called one newly elected official to discuss, or at least point out this public safety issue last week, but after being told, “I’ll call you back in half an hour,” now some 80 hours later, I assume no call is forthcoming. Well, we have three lawyers on our council (reminds me of Congress), so I’m hoping that one of them just might recall Liability 101, whereas the work was started, stopped and the liability danger is in the millions, possibly tens of millions, with flooding of houses, broken culverts/roadways, possible broken sewage lines and water lines by falling heavy trees — doesn’t anyone see a potential for disaster? Imagine watering your lawn from a compromised sewage line, watering from a compromised canal — and your kids play on the grass? No one can plead ignorance — the work was stopped by the council! No studies or new machinery, deliberations or consultants will change the plight, or the responsibility, nor will ignoring it. Recent village remarks... appear to be evidence in any lawsuit due to malfeasance and neglect damage in the future... Our council kicked this can down the road, fingers crossed, and I presume they presumed no foul will occur, but that’s not their job. Safety, and protection of life and property, is foremost here, but long forgotten, whilst photo ops are never missed. George Unger Wellington

Partisan Politics Can Hurt the Best Candidate

It has been my observation that when a non-partisan election becomes partisan, the best quali-

fied candidate, if he or she is not affiliated with one of the major political parties, may lose. That appears to be what happened in the recent election for seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council when Richard Valuntas lost his bid to retain his seat on the council. Similarly, that is why Michelle Santamaria lost her bid to fill the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County Commissioner in that contest. Richard lost to Selena Smith by a mere 161 votes because voters voted along party lines rather than considering who was most qualified for the job. The fact is that Richard Valuntas garnered more votes than either Martha Webster or Lenore White! As for Martha Webster vehemently declaring at the recent council meeting that Richard Valuntas should not be appointed to fill the vacant seat because “the people have spoken,” I recall that “the people had spoken” three times before, yet that didn’t deter her from trying and losing a fourth time. Has she not yet heard the voice of the people? Arlene Olinsky Royal Palm Beach

Get Involved In The Fight Against Bullying

My name is Hanna Brasseur, and I am a junior at Seminole Ridge High School. I’m writing to you today regarding the problem of bullying. Too many deaths happen each year because of youth-related suicides. I know you think that there are perfectly adequate programs and hotlines available to help the victims of bullying, but the effectiveness of these programs has gone down in recent years. Over the years, there has been an increase in youth suicides due to bullying. For example, in my freshman year here, my best friend posted on Facebook that she was going to kill herself. She didn’t want to live anymore because of the bullying she received at home from her family. She felt like she had no one to talk to. The worst part was that she never told me anything about what was going on at home. However, our other friend stopped her before she could harm herself due

to the fact that her family couldn’t accept her, which was why she felt as if she shouldn’t live anymore. By accepting her, I mean that she is bisexual, and her family didn’t support that. This can be categorized as emotional bullying. Her family frowned upon her choices, and neglected her opinions and/or ways of life. Just because you are different, it doesn’t mean that it’s OK for others to put you down or make you feel bad about yourself. That, my friends, is one of the many types of bullying we face in our everyday lives. You would’ve figured that in modern America, people should feel welcome and accepted by society. But no, not everyone is because of bullying. This means that we have a lot of work to do… We should start by eliminating bullying, completely. Bullying occurs in many forms, such as online, at school, in a workplace, etc. Some say that bullying toughens the weak, but it doesn’t; it does the complete opposite of that. Bullying can be compared to the Domino Effect. It starts at one point, and then causes other bad things to happen. One of the worst types of bullying is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the worst because it takes place on social media, which means that everyone will see it. When everyone sees what is going on online, they most likely won’t do anything to stop it, out of the fear of becoming a victim themselves. Or they may even join in to fit in with everyone else. People don’t understand the consequences of their actions. In this situation, the consequence would be a loss of another innocent life. The bullies have to live that the rest of their lives, thinking about the death they caused. To say the least, justice has not been served.

There are over two million bullies in American schools! Who knows how many we have here at Seminole Ridge? What goes on behind the scenes here will always remain a mystery to me. There are plenty of other stories online about teens who committed suicide because of the bullying they faced at school and online. A parent should never have to bury their own child! School shootings can also be linked to bullying. Take into consideration, the Columbine school shooting. There were two teens, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who were victims of a severe case of bullying. They planned months in advance for the school shooting. On April 20, 1999, they put their plan into effect. They killed 12 students and one teacher. After they finished their massive killing spree, they killed themselves. Not even a year after the school shooting took place, the bullying started up again. You would’ve figured these people learned from their mistakes, but instead they continued to bully one another! As parents, you set an example for us, like how to act and/or treat others. By supporting the no-bullying campaign, and mentioning it and contributing to it, you will have saved thousands of lives. Just doing little things, like speaking to large crowds of people and spreading awareness, will already do so much! Also, stick up for those who feel like they don’t have a voice or are being put down! So set a good example for your child and defend those in need of a real-life superhero. Join the fight for justice by clicking on www. stopbullying.gov. Hanna Brasseur Loxahatchee

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continued from page 1 which was meant to be used only for labor and delivery units, but was expanded to the nursery and postpartum units as well. Bass, he noted, has been the recipient of many personal notes from patients and coworkers, and has helped many families while working as a labor nurse. In her personal life, she and her husband, Jim, have fostered children, providing a safe, loving and healing environment. She also works with her church as a volunteer, teaches Bible study and participates in volunteer projects, as well as mentoring a group of teenagers. Goldman presented Bass with the official Frist Award, as well as $250 to give to the charity of

her choice. “I’m very honored, humbled and just want to thank whoever nominated me. That was very sweet. Thank you,” Bass said. Goldman then introduced the physician nominee. Goad, who earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He is secretary/ treasurer of the Medical Executive Committee and the hospital’s vice chief of surgery. Since 2008, Goad has been a member of the Medical Staff Quality Peer Review Committee. Recently, Goad co-chaired the 28th annual Wellington Dinner Dance to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, and funded two auction items for the Denim & Diamonds event held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, raising more than $225,000 to support local programs.

An example of Goad’s generosity and kind spirit, Goldman explained, is that he recently hosted a party at his home to benefit children at the hospital, asking only for a gift to be given to a child. Each year, Goad collects hundreds of gifts and presents them to the children at the hospital before Christmas. Goad is a supporter and lecturer during special events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is respected and admired by staff. “I’m very humbled and just want to thank you for this accolade,” Goad said. “I appreciate all of your support and thank whoever nominated me and the people who I continue to work with every day and my staff, both here at the hospital and at my office and elsewhere.” A week before the presentation, Goldman received a phone call from HCA’s CEO with amazing news regarding Bass.

“Along with the Frist Humanitarian Awards, one of the things that they do is each hospital nominates their three individuals, and they are sent up to Nashville, so that they can see all of them, and they wanted us to know that they had selected Kim Bass as the national Frist Award winner,” Goldman said. Bass was chosen out of 275,000 HCA employees nationally for the award. “They really felt that Kim is the most deserving individual for this award,” Goldman said. “I can’t personally tell you how proud that makes me feel to be at a hospital that has individuals like Kim. This is probably one of the most exciting things that can happen to any individual or any hospital in our company. We are so incredibly proud of you and grateful for that.” The national awards ceremony will be held May 16 in Nashville.

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ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE RELAY SUPPORTS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Beth Dion, Sheila Vucci, Michelle Martin, Donna Russo, Tammy Kullman, Naomi Trevino and Sherie McCanless.

Lauren, Karyn and Megan Northrop with Dani Russo.

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The Osceola Creek Middle School team.

Patty and Bridget Manken with Kelli O’Brien.

Dr. Beth-Ann Lesnikoski of the American Cancer Society.

Tonya Overton, Ysteb Yarnold, Ava Overton, Maile Hart, Taylor Crompton and Ana Fontecchio from Girl Scout Troop 893.

Cancer survivors are honored.

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STAGE MUSICAL ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’

Wellington High School’s Performing Arts Department presented the classic musical Guys and Dolls from April 7 through April 9. The show was choreographed, directed and designed by Dennis Schaber with musical direction by Bradford Chase. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Christian Ledger (Nicely Nicely Johnson), Kevin Jimenez (Benny Southstreet) and Michael Lopez (Rusty Charlie).

Kristina Pereira (Miss Adalaide) with Cameron Harker (Nathan Detroit).

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PREPARING TO SELL YOUR HOME?

Selling your home doesn’t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the A/C vents doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, worn or stained carpet that needs replacing or cracked tiles that need attention, be sure to get it done—flooring is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside. Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and re-flooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities. Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home staging can mean adding small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

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Legion Auxiliary Program May 4

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will host a special event Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves). The program will be “Puddle Jumpers of Lantana: The History of the Civil Air Patrol’s Coastal Patrol Base 3.” Puddle Jumpers is the fascinating story of Coastal Patrol Base 3 and the men and women of the unit who risked their lives flying small, civilian land-based planes to protect America’s home front during World War II. The public is invited to learn about the Puddle Jumpers, presented by the Historical Society and hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875.

RPB Cultural Diversity Day Set For May 7

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will host its Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 7 from 1 p.m. until sundown at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. It will be a day of celebration of all cultures. Enjoy food, fashion, history, arts, entertainment and cultural programs. For more info., call the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

Pet Adoption Event April 16

Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control will host its second annual “Hot Dogs, Cool Cats” pet adoption event and family fun day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal of the event is to bring awareness to the county shelter and find loving homes for as many animals as possible. There are currently over 200 animals in need of homes. Festivities will include food trucks, live music, shelter tours, a paw print painting station for pets courtesy of Barkey Pines Animal Sanctuary, a shelter playgroup featuring adoptable dogs, an agility course for pets and people, face painting and special adoption incentives.

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Adopters will be able to name their own adoption fee for their new pet. All adoptions will include spaying or neutering of the animal, vaccinations, a license tag and microchip, a follow-up visit with a local veterinarian, free heartworm prevention and more. Staff and volunteers will be on site to help potential adopters find their perfect match. Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is located at 7100 Belvedere Road. For more info., call (561) 233-1200 or visit www. pbcgov.com/animal.

Wellington Relay April 16 At PBCHS

The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay For Life will be held Saturday, April 16 from 3 p.m. until midnight at Palm Beach Central High School. The funfilled day of activities will support cancer survivors, caregivers and friends. The ceremony will begin with the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue chorus singing the national anthem. Entertainment will be

provided by Taylor Norris, the band Krush and the Swamp Dogs. In between acts, a DJ will get everyone involved in the movie-themed event. There will be costume contests, dance-off contests, a spirit ceremony and a luminaria ceremony, along with survivor stories and numerous fundraising tents to help collect money to find a cure for cancer. Event supporters include Wellington Regional Medical Center, Chris Gannon of Bolay, singer Michaela Paige, Don Patel from the White Elephant, JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill, Subway, Bonefish Grill, Starbucks and many more. For more info., call Lisa Hafer at (561) 650-0129 or (561) 635-4084, or e-mail lisa.hafer@ cancer.org.

May 1 Golf Event To Benefit LLS

Elbridge Gale Elementary School student Jaidyn Brody is organizing “Hole In One Fore A Cure,” a fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, on Sunday, May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Madison Green Coun-

try Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). There will be a $15,000 grand prize, silent auction, and hole-in-one attempts are $15 for one try and $30 for three tries. For more info., call (502) 773-3708 or visit www. tinyurl.com/holeinonells.

Thyroid Disease Seminar April 16

On Saturday, April 16, Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists will host an educational seminar focusing on thyroid disease. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Participants will be provided with a complimentary breakfast at the event. Updates on hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer will be presented by the board-certified physicians of Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists, the oldest endocrinology practice in Palm Beach County. Participants will also learn about the latest treatments for thyroid disease, such as T3 therapy and Armour Thyroid. The endocrinologists

will provide complementary consultations and thyroid ultrasounds for attendees. To RSVP to the event, visit www.palmbeachdiabetes.com or call (561) 571-7785.

Women’s Group To Host Fashion Benefit May 1

The Women of the Western Communities will host a fashion show, auction and brunch fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Fashions will be presented by Dress Barn, and hair and makeup will be provided by Visions Salon. Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 FM will be the guest emcees. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Harmony House, a safe emergency shelter for abused women and their children, and the WWC Scholarship Fund. This is the largest and most important fundraising event of the year for the organization. Contact Mair Armand at mair.armand1@ gmail.com or (561) 635-0011 for more information, or to donate an auction item or purchase tickets.

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Wellington, Okeeheelee To Observe Earth Day This Weekend

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Earth Day is observed every year on April 22, but this year, the Village of Wellington and the Okeeheelee Nature Center will be celebrating early. Wellington will host its Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Sunday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. The Okeeheelee Nature Center will hold its Earth Day festivities Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wellington’s celebration on Sunday is a free event where visitors can learn about recycling, composting, respecting the planet, tree pruning and more, with vendors and exhibitors such as the Wellington Tree Board, the Wellington Garden Club and the Florida Forestry Service. Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey is looking forward to a bigger celebration this year, with a wider array of booths,

including the Palm Beach Central High School Environmental Club, Smokey the Bear, MaxHealth Chiropractic, Waste Management, the Wellington Art Society, Shara Crane of DyeTastic, a LuLaRoe distributor, the North American Butterfly Association, Sublicious Farms, Forever Greyhounds and the Ice Cream Express food truck. “We’re going to have a couple of proclamations, one for Earth Day, one for Arbor Day and one for National Volunteer Week,” Garvey said. Presented by the Wellington Village Council, the proclamations will kick off the event. Next, with help from Smokey the Bear, a paradise tree will be planted. Then, local favorite the Bobby G. band will be performing. There will be a large coloring mural, which will be displayed at Village Park afterward, and free face painting. Attendees will also learn about honeybees and their impact on the environment.

Demonstrations, giveaways and a raffle for a tree in a 15-gallon container will provide an element of fun. Free tree seedlings in 2-gallon pots, native shrubs and wildflower seeds will be available for growing at home. Cake and additional giveaways will be part of the celebration for volunteers. “It’s through their help that we can put on events such as this,” Garvey said. Combining the two events, she explained, gives the volunteers recognition and a fun event to take part in. Earth Day is an exciting event in Wellington, Garvey said, especially with the number of trees that the community has. “Wellington has a bunch of natural preserves that we’re very proud of, and we’re also a Tree City, so that’s something we really try to highlight at this event,” she said. “By planting a tree, we’re adding one more to our growing number in the village.”

Members of the Wellington Art Society will have nature-inspired paintings for viewing and for sale, and members of the Wellington Garden Club, which recently held its biennial garden tour, will be on hand to answer questions about gardening in the area. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Okeeheelee Nature Center Manager Callie Sharkey is excited about the expansion and additions to this year’s Earth Day festivities on Saturday at Okeeheelee Park. “We’re partnering up with the Audubon Society of the Everglades this year, which is excellent and means that we have sort of a bird theme going on,” Sharkey said. There will be an Audubon Adventure Trail, with six activity stations for children to complete. One station will even be creating an edible cupcake bird’s nest. Once the activities are over, children

will be given a native plant to take home. There will be snow cones, popcorn, grilling food for purchase and guest speakers. At 10 a.m., attendees can learn about hawks and owls. At 11 a.m., Melissa Moyroud of Lorax Designs will discuss how to create a yard for wildlife. At noon, Ann Hartman from the University of Florida will discuss the benefits of barn owls. Bird photographer Susan Faulkner Davis will explain how to get close-up photographs at 1 p.m., and at 2 p.m., the Audubon Society will provide tips and tricks for bird identification. At 3 p.m., Edward Mercer from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will discuss the effects that invasive reptiles have on the environment. The South Florida Wildlife Care Center will also be doing animal releases of rehabilitated animals at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., weather permitting, Sharkey

said. Last year, baby opossums were released. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Sharkey said, noting that there will be more vendors and activities than in the past. For the past few weeks, the Okeeheelee Nature Center building has been closed for maintenance. Many habitats and displays have been moved and changed, so there will be plenty to explore. “I’m really excited to get the doors open,” Sharkey said. “We are using the outdoor classroom and the nature trails. We’re using more of the grounds for Earth Day this year than we have in previous years, so I’m excited to do more and go a little bit bigger than we have for the last few years.” All of the raptors will be out, Sharkey said, and volunteers will be bringing animals around outside of their enclosures. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit and the Muck MonSee EARTH DAY, page 17

LGWCD Approves The Transfer Of F And B Roads To The Town

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved quit claim deeds to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves on Monday for North F Road, South F Road and the section of B Road undergoing improvements. Approval of the B Road quit claim was unanimous and prompted little discussion, but the F Road action drew criticism that the transfer was “as-is.” Supervisor John Ryan explained that the transfer process involved sending a resolution to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, which would approve it in concept and send it back to the LGWCD board for final approval, similar to the process used for the recent transfer of Marcella Blvd. and Bryan and Compton roads. Supervisor Frank Schiola was skeptical, explaining that he was not confident that the town’s road contractor would put it in good condition.

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continued from page 1 Karbowski, whose son, Thomas, is a fifth grader. “It’s emotional for me because I’ve seen my son grow and benefit from the hard work that’s put into the school from the community. That’s what 25 years means.” Drama teachers Christie Lavigna and Karen Williams had their students put on a show. The performance featured four scenes, featuring the past and present settings of Acreage Pines Elementary School, highlighting former principals and the current administration. “We had butterflies in our stom-

“My attitude for turning over the roads hasn’t changed,” Schiola said. “Are they going to be here four months or six months from now? We need to be sure they are maintained.” LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said that Town Manager Bill Underwood had told him that he had yet to direct the town’s engineering firm, Keshavarz & Associates, to conduct a study on F Road, but recommended putting the transfer before the council for approval. “It needs a recommendation from the engineer before Mr. Underwood will consider accepting it,” Yohe said. Dennis Lipp, who chairs the town’s Planning & Zoning Board, said that there is a section of F Road that has been damaged by heavy trucks operating out of a business there, and pointed out that the LGWCD has a provision that the property owner must repair the damage, while the town has no such provision. LGWCD Chair Dave DeMarois achs getting ready for this event,” Lavigna said. “Being a part of this event today was an honor, and it showcased our years of success here. Our students focused on our new biomedical veterinary choice program. This was the first time the drama students wrote, directed, produced and acted the entire play.” Dawn Shock chaired the 25th anniversary celebration, which included speeches by several former school principals, including Phil Sorensen (1991-94), who was the school’s inaugural principal, and Al Carnahan (1994-99), the school’s second principal. Former Assistant Principal Betty Reed (2000-15), who taught kindergarten at the school in the 1990s, also gave her reflections on the milestone.

Drama students put on a show for the crowd. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

said he would have Yohe look at that portion of the road. Schiola asked if the town understands that it will take over the road in its current condition, and attorney Mary Viator confirmed that the quit claim deed states clearly that the town will take over the road “as is.” Supervisor Don Widing made a motion to approve the F Road transfer, which carried 4-1, with Schiola opposed. The board also approved the transfer of the portion of B Road, currently under construction through an agreement with Palm Beach State College and two B Road developers, subject to approval by the town and its engineering firm. Widing made a motion to approve that transfer, which carried 5-0. In other business, Yohe reported that the college has objected to the construction of a recreational trail through its new campus under construction at the northwest corner of B Road and Southern Blvd. The trail is slated to go on a LGWCD

maintenance berm adjacent to the west side of the property. “Our staff told Palm Beach State College representatives on Jan. 15 that the town is the party that will determine if a recreational trail will be in this location or not,” Yohe said, explaining that the college submitted a letter to the town on March 1 raising its objections. “It’s really up to the town to decide whether or not and where they want to have the trails,” he said. “Palm Beach State College has not filed a lawsuit against the district.” Attorney Jamie Crowley, representing the college, said that PBSC is opposed to any permit that would potentially create an easement or equestrian trail where they have potential liability and safety issues. “We have no problems with the maintenance easement,” he said. “Really, the reason I came here tonight is not to argue the merits of the legislation, but to request that the district, the college and the town get together with their staffs

and try to work something out. I think that if we get everyone in the same room for a half-hour, we might be able to prevent this issue from going any further.” The letter, from Brian Seymour representing the college, addressed to Town Attorney Michael Cirullo, stated that the college does not believe that the district has any rights to a maintenance easement over college property. “The district has not maintained the property over which they claim an easement,” the letter stated. “We have reviewed historical aerial photography and discussed property conditions with those familiar with the history of the property. It is clear that the district did not use the property claimed.” The letter continued that the district cannot acquire a prescriptive easement over college property because it is a subdivision of the state. “It has long been the law of Florida that one cannot acquire interests in state-owned lands by adverse possession or prescrip-

tion,” the letter explained. “As you may recall, during the process of the development approvals for the college property, there were several discussions about horse trails on college property. The college explained, and we believe the town understood, that this would create significant concerns for the students, faculty and visitors to the college.” Seymour’s letter added that “if the town moves forward with horse trails as proposed on college property, we will have no choice but to file suit to seek a declaration of our rights.” During public comment, resident Nina Corning, a member of the town’s Roadways, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee, pointed out that there are other colleges with greenways on them. “I just don’t like the attitude,” Corning said. “I don’t feel this is our friendly neighbor they were talking about being.” The board took no action on the report.

Founding Principal Phil Sorensen speaks as Assistant Principal Darline Karbowski, former principals Jeff Eassa, Dr. Colleen Iannitti, James Campbell, Al Carnahan and Jack Meeds, and current principal Amy Dujon look on.

Principal Amy Dujon, Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa and Assistant Principal Darline Karbowski.

Isabella Diaz took part in the drama performance.

Scouts Gavin St. Andrew, Patrick Garrett, Noah LaLonde, Sean Gianotti and Tim LaLonde.

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RECORD-SETTING YEAR FOR BARRETT-JACKSON PALM BEACH AUTO AUCTION

Barrett-Jackson returned April 8-10 for its 14th annual Palm Beach Auto Auction at the South Florida Fairgrounds. More than $23.2 million in sales were generated during three days with an attendance of more than 65,000. More than $1 million was raised for charity. Star Trek star William Shatner and country music legend Zac Brown brought star power to the event, which offered more than 500 vintage cars, muscle cars, trucks, bikes, supercars and even a boat. Car enthusiasts came from all over to catch the excitement. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER For more info., visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

The top seller was a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, which sold for $550,000.

Justin Hinderer shines up his 1987 Buick Grand National GNX.

Leylah Drusbosky took a hot lap in a Corvette driven by a professional driver.

Barrett-Jackson Automotive Specialist Jerry MacNeish and car owner Jack Scanlon with a 1968 Chevy Camaro Z28.

Randy, Jaden and Jackie Gonzalez admire a new Chevy Corvette.

Actor William Shatner (center) with new owners of his two cars.

Ms. United States 2015 Celine Pelofi, brand ambassador for Braman Motor Cars, next to a Bentley Bentayga.

RPB Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara drove a 1951 Mercury Custom Topless Roadster to the staging area.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FEATURES CELEBRITY CHEFS DURING CAREER NIGHT

Celebrity chefs visited the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington on Wednesday, April 6 to discuss their careers during career night. Chefs Jennifer Johnson of Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Cakes, William Sellner of the International Polo Club and Clay Carnes, who PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER appeared on the TV show Cutthroat Kitchen were on hand for the event.

Boys & Girls Club board members Sarah Shullman (left) and Jennifer Martinez (right) with chefs Jennifer Johnson, William Sellner and Clay Carnes.

Club member Cameron Dunn asks the chefs a question.

Club kids with chef Clay Carnes.

Chef William Sellner with Haylee Petticord.

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WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS TOUR OF BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE GARDENS

The Wellington Garden Club held its Glorious Gardens garden tour on Saturday, April 9. Guests were invited to visit five beautiful private gardens in the Wellington area. For more information, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Anne Hlasnicek in front of a mural in her garden.

Stormi and Tom Bivin sit in their garden.

Janet Stein, Bobbi Ziegler and Twig Morris.

Maia Derrevere, 9, looks at a crown of thorns bush.

Laurie de Castro takes a picture of the water lilies.

Laure and Plamen Hristov in their garden.

Author Pamela Crawford signs a book for Val Smith.

Courtney, Gabrielle, Kimberly and Tom Helms in their garden, joined by Archimedes the cockatiel.

Troop 22222 volunteers helped out with the plant sale.

SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM AT PBCHS DRAMATIZES A DEADLY ACCIDENT

Palm Beach Central High School presented Shattered Dreams on Thursday, April 7, featuring a dramatization of a major car accident scene on the football field. In the auditorium, speakers explained the dangers of distracted driving and driving while impaired, including a video of crash victims. The dramatization showed the possible result of drinking while driving or texting while driving by students going to prom. Various organizations, such as Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Mary’s Trauma Center, Trauma Hawk and Palms West Funeral Home, took part. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Students from the drama club and student government took part in the dramatization.

PBCFR used the jaws of life to rescue the “injured.”

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BROWARDIZATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTINUES WELCOME TO WHERE SUBURBIA MEETS FARMLAND

By Andy Reid Staff writer Reprint from: Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition April 10, 2016

Suburbia is already surrounding new roadside signs intended to trumpet Palm Beach County’s disappearing farmland. There are so many new homes springing up on agricultural land west of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach that some of the people moving in don’t realize they are buying into an area meant to foster farming. That can mean sharing the roads with tractors, waking up to early morning plowing and catching the occasional scent of manure wafting into the newest gated community. Now seven large brown signs, newly installed by the county and concentrated along Lyons Road, remind people that they are entering a territory once known more for vegetable farms than manicured lawns. “Welcome to the Agricultural Reserve,” say the signs, introducing the 21,000-acre region west of Florida’s Turnpike. The signs are aimed at fixing the identity crisis going on in the Agricultural Reserve, where the county is struggling to strike a balance between farming and an ongoing building boom. “Some people don’t even know where the Agricultural Reserve is,” said County Engineer George Webb, who oversees roadside signs. “We want people to know . ... We want (people) to recognize that

this is still the Agricultural Reserve.” Taxpayers have invested $100 million in preserving about 2,400 acres of the region for farming. And tougher county building rules are meant to keep neighborhoods and shopping centers from completely taking over an area once dominated by fields of bell peppers, squash and green beans. But even in the Agricultural Reserve, “development creep” is a part of life in South Florida, according to County Mayor Mary Lou Berger. About 7,000 homes have been built and another 3,000 have been approved but not yet constructed in the Agricultural Reserve. The County Commission last year eased development restrictions, which could open the door to about 3,700 additional homes. Also, this year the commission agreed to consider allowing new businesses and other commercial development to expand in the Agricultural Reserve. “People want to move here. People want to live here . ... It’s just following a pattern that has been (occurring) for years,” Berger said. “The question is how much more is there to go?” Lou Orenstein said he moved to Valencia Reserve, one of the neighborhoods in the Agricultural Reserve, because of its convenient location and reasonable home prices. Farming didn’t factor into the deci-

sion, according to Orenstein. “We are right by the (turnpike) and only four miles from 95 . ... It just seems like a great area,” Orenstein, 77, said. “I have never seen a tractor.” People buying homes in the Agricultural Reserve receive a disclosure alerting them that they are moving into a farming region when they sign off on the deal. But that’s typically one of dozens of documents involved at a real estate closing and “who reads it?” asked Myrna Rosoff, president of Coalition of the Boynton West Residential Associations, which includes communities in the Agricultural Reserve. Rosoff said often it’s only after homebuyers move in that they notice — and complain about — things like pesticides being sprayed on nearby fields and tractors slowing morning commutes. Now potential homebuyers driving past the signs announcing the Agricultural Reserve “can’t say, ‘We never knew,’” Rosoff said. It cost the county $2,800 to produce and post the seven signs. They are located along Lyons Road, a county road where long-standing neighborhoods and new construction sites have already squeezed out many of the growers who once dominated the area. In addition to identifying the Ag-

ricultural Reserve, the signs are also intended to give a promotional boost to the farming that remains — in the hopes of helping growers and nurseries that want to stay in business While the signs are a welcome addition, they are probably too late to do any good, said Roni Freedman, who leads the group Save the Ag Reserve, which opposes additional development in the area. Near one of the new Agricultural Reserve signs beside the Boynton Beach Boulevard intersection, a school bus drops off children who hurry home to a neighborhood built next door to the Canyon Town Center shopping center. The signs should have gone up long ago to let more homebuyers know they were moving into a protected, agricultural area, she said. “How ironic that these signs are surrounded by more and more residential development,” Freedman said, who keeps her horse at a stable in the Agricultural Reserve. “Horses, pesticides and farm equipment do not mix with cars, school children and shopping centers.” More development than once expected has already moved into the Agricultural Reserve, Rosoff said. “There’s a reason why you now need signs to identify it,” she said.

“Some people don’t even know where the Agricultural Reserve is. We want people to know... We want (people) to recognize that this is still the Agricultural Reserve.”

George Webb, county engineer who oversees the roadside signs.

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BROWARDIZATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTINUES WELCOME TO WHERE SUBURBIA MEETS FARMLAND

By Andy Reid Staff writer Reprint from: Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition April 10, 2016

“Some people don’t even know where the Agricultural Reserve is. We want people to know... We want (people) to recognize that this is still the Agricultural Reserve.”

George Webb, county engineer who oversees the roadside signs.

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RPB’s Tinu Peña A WILA Nominee

Royal Palm Beach resident Tinu Peña, founder and CEO of Motré Co LLC and candidate for Florida House of Representatives in District 86, is among the nominees for the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches’ annual Women In Leadership Awards (WILA). Peña won the American Society of Civil Engineers 2005 Student Outstanding Service Award as the president of the Florida Atlantic University ASCE Student Chapter and was recognized for her leadership by the College of Engineering Civil Engineering Department and was awarded the 2005 Leadership Excellence Award. She participates in various organizations and programs that promote STEM and leadership among young girls, and is a volunteer career counselor at Palm

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PALMS WEST PEOPLE

FAMILY EASTER FESTIVAL AT PALMS WEST CHURCH Palms West Presbyterian Church in Loxahatchee Groves held its annual Family Easter Festival on April 2. There were egg hunts for different ages, arts and crafts that were connected to Bible verses, snow cones and bunnies. For more information, visit www. pwpchurch.com. Shown here are families enjoying the festival.

Tinu Peña Beach State College. She has been invited a number of times as a panelist to both her alma maters, Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College.

Mesner Honored By Appraisal Institute

Committee members present a check to TKA.

TKA Mane Event Raises More Than $310,000

On March 5, the King’s Academy hosted another successful Mane Event Dinner & Auction: Nautical Nights at Admirals Cove. The event raised more than $310,000, led by co-chairs Ellen Hobbs and Diane Hanlon, along with silent auction chair Holly Boswell. The nautical evening was filled with fun and bidding, as families and friends showed their support in silent and live auctions. Some items included a tricked-out golf cart from Southeast Custom Carts, a 2016 Honda Accord from Braman Honda and Adele Live tickets. This year’s Call to the Heart project raised $60,000 for need-based financial assistance. A wrap-up luncheon was held at Seasons 52 to celebrate the committee’s accomplishments. “We have been touched by the

generosity of so many sponsors and supporters along the way,” Hobbs said. “The King’s Academy brings out the best in our children, and the Mane Event was an opportunity to shine together as a school family to honor our hard-working children.” All proceeds support TKA’s Annual Fund, including financial assistance, co-curricular programming, faculty development, facility improvements and technology advancements. Special thanks to presenting sponsors Insurance Office of America, Regal Paint Centers, Landscaping Lighting Designs, Chuck and Diane Hanlon, Chuck and Ellen Hobbs, and Joe and Ashley Maguire, along with platinum sponsors Braman Honda and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Robert Mesner of Royal Palm Beach was recognized recently as the Appraisal Institute’s April Volunteer of Distinction for Region X, covering Florida and Puerto Rico. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers. “Robert Mesner is an outstanding example of the high standards held by Appraisal Institute professionals,” Appraisal Institute President Scott Robinson said. “We feel fortunate to have volunteers like Robert, who are willing to devote

their time and talent to helping their communities and advancing the valuation profession.” Mesner is a member of the South Florida Chapter, where he chairs the Candidate Guidance Committee and is regional representative. He was a participant in the national Leadership Development and Advisory Council in 2015 and will be again in 2016. Mesner is principal at Mesner Real Estate in Royal Palm Beach and has been in the valuation profession for 40 years. He received a

bachelor’s degree in real estate and urban economics from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and a master’s degree in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater. Married to Lee Mesner, his volunteer activities include serving as the appraisal magistrate for Palm Beach and Broward counties (Florida). Mesner also has been a business course instructor and has held numerous local, state and national offices for the Jaycees.

Robert Mesner

MIKE SOPER MUSIC TALENT SHOWCASE 2016 Mike Soper Music Talent Showcase 2016 was held Saturday, April 2 at the Wellington Amphitheater with more than 30 voice students of Mike Soper, and nine students from the music theater program led by Melissa Bonnell. This event sponsors included Keller Williams and Elizabeth Love Real Estate Group. For more information, visit www.mikesopermusic. com. Shown right is the finale of “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

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WILDCAT WOMEN EARN ART SCHOLARSHIPS

Women in the Visual Arts has awarded several scholarships to Royal Palm Beach High School students. WITVA is an organization of female artists dedicated to raising funds in order to support talented artists. The Wildcat winners are: Miryea Alamo, Alana Grauer, Elizabeth Kahn and Brenda Quick in ceramics; Wyatt Davis, Rachida Harper, Selena Hernandez, Briana Lustig and Gina Vallarella in photography; and Luz Garcia in drawing. Shown above are Elizabeth Kahn, Miryea Alamo, Luz Garcia, Briana Lustig, Alana Grauer, Gina Vallarella and Selena Hernandez. Not pictured: Brenda Quick, Rachida Harper and Wyatt Davis.

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SCHOOL NEWS

12 WHS Debaters Headed To Nationals

Twelve members of the nationally recognized Wellington High School debate team will compete at two national championship tournaments this summer. Competing at the 2016 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Salt Lake City from June 12-18 are senior Victor Sanchez, juniors Caramen McDaniel and Connor Yeackley, and freshman Zachary Jacobson. Sanchez will be the fourth-ever Wolverine to be part of the NSDA National Senate, a mock student congress where students debate and cross-examine each other over proposed federal legislation. McDaniel and Yeackley will compete in Public Forum Debate, a two-on-two current events debate format. It is the second consecutive year the “C+C Debate Factory” will represent Wellington at the NSDA national championship. Jacobson will compete in Informative Speaking, an event where the student writes, memorizes and presents a speech with the intent to inform the audience on a topic of significance. This is the first year the event has been offered by the NSDA. “This is the sixth-straight year that Wellington has attended the NSDA championships, so we are definitely continuing to represent Wellington High School and our community at a high level,” said Wellington Debate Coach Paul

Bennett Aikey, Zachary Jacobson, Victor Sanchez, Christopher Slaughter, Eileen Wheelen, Brandon Schloss, Sara Casey, Julie Cesta, Tiunquisha Shaw and Amaris Fairchild. Gaba, who has coached the team since 2002. Wellington also qualified eight students to compete at the 2016 National Catholic Forensic League’s Grand Nationals championship, taking place May 28-29 in Sacramento: sophomores Sara Casey and Julie Cesta in Public Forum Debate; sophomores Brandon Schloss and Christopher Slaughter in Public Forum Debate; sophomore Bennett Aikey in Congressional Debate; sophomore Tinquisha Shaw in Oral Interpretation of Literature; sophomore Eileen Wheelen in Dramatic Performance; and Jacobson in Dramatic Performance.

In Oral Interpretation, students must put together 10-minute-long programs of both prose and poetry. Shaw is performing the dramatic monologue “Happy Birthday, Dad” by Don Norman and Shane Koyzcan’s poem “The Crickets Have Arthritis.” In Dramatic Performance, students memorize and present either humorous or dramatic acting performances. Wheelen is performing the dramatic “I’ve Seen the Dark” by Doug McConnaha, while Jacobson is performing the humorous “Trigger Mortis: Frontier Mortician” by Warren Wiersbe. The two national championship

Victor Sanchez, Caramen McDaniel and Connor Yeackley. tournaments are estimated to cost $9,750, with the week in Salt Lake City comprising most of the total. The team is seeking financial assistance from the public. Donations can be made online at www.gofundme.com/reddawndebaters16, or by sending a check payable to Wellington Debate, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 4-104, Wellington FL 33414. Award packages range from shout-outs on social media networks to your name being included on a classroom plaque to renaming the debate room in your honor. For more info., contact Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 795-4911.

SUCCESSFUL CAREER FAIR AT P.B. CENTRAL

On Wednesday, March 2, Wellington Elementary School celebrated National Read Aloud Day. The day also marked Dr. Seuss’ birthday. For that reason, the school celebrated with Dr. Seuss readings all day. To start the day off right, Cafeteria Manager Marjorie Condon gave away free Dr. Seuss ABC cinnamon cracker cookies. Then, throughout the day, Dr. Seuss books were read by teachers as children happily listened. Shown above, Speech Pathologist Lora Sonn reads a Dr. Seuss book to pre-K students.

The Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association hosted a career fair recently in the school’s media center. Nine community members representing a variety of careers — accountant, attorney, police officer, firefighter, engineer, Realtor, doctor, banker and event planner — shared their professional stories. More than 200 students visited each career station and gained valuable information for their future. (Above left) Doctors Felix and Nel Elpedes. (Above center) Attorney Kristi Bomar with students Amanda Calixte and Fritzmagda Martial. (Above right) Firefighter Jeff Newsome with Jacqueline Beretsky.

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Come join us and find out what TWBA is all about. TWBA – a new era in building business relationships! We will have our April Social on Thursday, April 21st at 5:30 PM at Palms West Hospital. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to grow your business and connect with others!

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Keane Telecom Solutions, Inc...................................................Lynne Keane

Pharus Group, LLC. .............................................................. Chris Morhardt

Betsy and John Carroll - Advocare Independent Distributor . John Carroll

Lorrie Browne Interiors............................................................Tim Chance

Phelps Media Group International ....................................... Julie Tannehill

CAP Photography................................................................. Carol Porter

National Planning Corporation ................................................Stas Politis

Primerica ............................................................................. Mark Bozicevic

Heath & Joseph Real Estate ................................................. Andrew Burr

Palm Beach Aquatics Inc ..........................................................John Natale

The Legend Group ............................................................... Lynn Balch

J Campbell Decorative Concrete Resurfacing, Inc. ................ Michael Shinkevich

Palm Beach Habilitation Center ...............................................Gary Strother

The White Elephant ............................................................. Don Patel

K&E Travel ........................................................................... Mark Elie

Palm Beach SCORE...................................................................Penny Pompei

Well Life Group .................................................................... Bob Still

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RPBHS Student Wins Alan Lebow Award NHES STUDENTS RUN 5K

The seventh annual Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance was presented recently to 10 Palm Beach County students from three local high schools.

Created by Kids’ Dreams Inc. in memory of its co-founder, Alan Lebow, the award honors students from Title I high schools who performed short selections from William Shakespeare’s works before

RPBHS student Marcella Marques, top winner of the Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance.

a panel of distinguished judges. This year’s top winner, earning a $1,000 cash prize, was Marcella Marques, a senior at Royal Palm Beach High School, who performed a selection from Titus Andronicus. Two other top winners, Ryan Gosling, a junior at Royal Palm Beach High School and Jephthelee Jordonne, a senior at Boynton Beach High School, were awarded $750 each. Gosling performed a monologue from Twelfth Night, while Jordonne performed a selection from Julius Caesar. Honorable mention awards and $500 each went to Schlay Nicholas, a senior at Boynton Beach High School; Claudia Torres, a junior at Royal Palm Beach High School; and Kathie Torres, a sophomore at Royal Palm Beach High School. Last fall, Kids’ Dreams made a gift to the Kravis Center to permanently endow the Lebow Award.

“The Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance is such a fantastic program, and we have been thrilled to partner with Kids’ Dreams over the past seven years to present this competitive program for our community’s high school students,” said Judy Mitchell, CEO of the Kravis Center. “We are deeply grateful for the gift and very proud of the program.” Former NBA star Otis Lee Birdsong gave the keynote address, and Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor presented the awards, followed by performances by the top six winners. After the ceremony, all the students who had participated in the Lebow Award were invited to attend a performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, produced by Aquila Theatre Company, in the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse.

research and providing education and patient services. The program’s main goals are to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. This was the first year that the NJHS at Polo Park participated in

the Pennies for Patients program. The outstanding effort comes on the heels of two other highly successful NJHS initiatives, a school wide canned food drive and a toy drive for children in Palms West Hospital.

The Pioneer Pacers, New Horizons Elementary School’s Running Club, recently participated in a 5K sponsored by the Solid Waste Authority. Students participated in the Saturday trail run with physical education teacher and running club sponsor Kirstin Voitus. Shown above is Voitus with students who completed the run.

Polo Park NJHS Collects Pennies For Patients RPB STUDENT LEADERS

The Polo Park Middle School National Junior Honor Society continued its year-long charitable endeavors by joining up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to participate in the Pennies for Patients program. The Polo Park NJHS raised more than $1,200, donating the money in hopes of helping children and families battle leukemia. “I’m really proud of our kids for stepping up and making a

difference,” NJHS co-sponsor Craig Kaliser said. “Asking other students, family or friends to donate money is difficult, but the honor society dedicated itself to this project because we knew it was the right thing to do. And boy did our group respond in a big way. They truly did an outstanding job.” The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer

EXCEL AT CONVENTION

GOLDEN GROVE GIRLS DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

SRHS Counselors Host Financial Aid Workshop

On March 17, the Seminole Ridge High School guidance department hosted its latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion workshop, and numerous Hawk families successfully submitted their applications. The FAFSA determines a student’s eligibility for need-based federal financial aid for college — aid which includes grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. • Indoor Percussion Earns Championship Silver — On April 3, the SRHS indoor percussion group performed at Jupiter High School as part of the 2016 South Florida Winter Guard Association Championships. Armed with their

show “The Crank,” the group took second place in Class AA, missing the gold by less than a point. • Hawk Earns Honors Scholarship — SRHS sophomore Addison Fluegge has been awarded a Lowenstine Honors Scholarship of $25,000 to attend the first semester of her junior year at the Conserve School in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. • Hawk Sings Solo at Carnegie Hall — Congratulations to SRHS junior and men’s chorus member Trevor Cole, chosen as a soloist for the 2016 National Festival Chorus. Cole sang Andrea Ramsey’s “Hallelujah for the Day!” as part of an evening performance March 21 at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

Golden Grove Elementary School recently held its annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Breakers West Country Club. Thanks to the Breakers West staff and Golden Grove’s PTO, the girls and their fathers have memories that will last a lifetime. This year’s theme was a “Starry Night,” and the girls and their fathers spent the evening dancing the night away to the sounds of DJ Billman. Thanks to Brian Shenkman for providing Hersey’s Kisses to all from the Bulk Candy Store. As a special memento of the evening, each young lady will receive a picture of her and her escort thanks to JSJ Studios and photographer Wilbur Thompson.

Royal Palm Beach High School’s student council distinguished itself in several ways at the recent Florida Association of Student Councils Convention in Pompano Beach. Michelle Stern was inducted as the 2016-17 District 5 President, and Nathaniel Vera won his campaign for 2016-17 FASC President. The council also won the gold medal for its Medallion Book, a compilation of projects, minutes and agendas from throughout the year. Shannon Hedges is the student council sponsor. Shown above are council members with Nathaniel Vera in the foreground and Hedges at front right.

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My Taxes Are Due... But I Refuse To Do Things The Easy Way

Tax Day has arrived! I have my taxes all done, but I’m looking forward to driving to the main post office where the letter carriers stand at the curb until midnight, their mail sacks open, like Santa Claus in reverse. If you throw your tax return in there before midnight, it will be postmarked before midnight, and that’s the way I like to do it. Part of the reason is that I like events, and part of the reason is that being part of that gigantic “soup” gives me hope that I will not be audited. Oh, don’t get me wrong — I have nothing to hide. It’s just that I don’t know what I’m doing when it comes to prepar-

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER ing my taxes. I have help, of course, in the form of an accountant, but even the preparatory work is challenging beyond my skill level. All year long, I shop with reckless abandon — for myself (and I may as

well just throw those receipts in the trash) and for my store (where those precious receipts prove that I have purchased “inventory for resale.”) Because I am in the business of purchasing items for resale, I have gone online and gotten a little slip of paper from the State of Florida that allows me to purchase those items without paying sales tax on them. I love that little slip of paper. But it comes at a price — I have to charge my customers tax and give that money to the government every month. I seems strange to me. I don’t get it because of the “resale” part. Everything I buy is used (the nature of the antiques

biz), and someone else has already paid tax on it once, when it was new. (And, way back when, someone else paid tax on the materials used to make the item.) Further, if it’s so old that it has already been purchased from another antiques store somewhere along the line, that customer paid tax on it then. And yet I am required to charge my customer tax? How many times are we going to tax this thing? Not to worry, Mr. Tax Collector, I am in total support of taxing the hell out of everything. I mean, I know America was founded on the principle of “No Taxation Without Representation,” and I don’t see

anyone in Congress addressing this resale issue, but let me just say that I am fine with that. Whatever you guys want to do is just ducky with me. In fact, maybe there’s some way we can tax this stuff yet again. Maybe we can charge a taxable admission to come into the store merely to look around. Does that sound good? Just remember, you heard it here first. Maybe I could get some kind of gold star or something for thinking that up. Maybe a “bye” to use in case I get caught in traffic and don’t make it to the post office by midnight. No? Well, that’s OK too. Whatever you say.

Melissa McCarthy’s New Movie ‘The Boss’ Misses The Mark

There are times when nastiness in comedy really works. Check out the career of Don Rickles, who loved to snap at the rich, glamorous and powerful people — and his targets loved it along with his audiences. But the new film The Boss uses relatively defenseless young women as its main target for humor. It is a classic example of where mean-spiritedness breaks down. That is a shame, because Melissa McCarthy, the movie’s star and one of its writers, is usually very funny, but this movie has very little humor at all. Her popularity will bring in a lot of people the first weekend, but I would guess that word of mouth will weaken the film afterward. Michelle Darnell (McCarthy) is first shown as a constantly rejected orphan, handed off from one family to another. That leads to her decision to never depend on anyone else. She uses her drive to be-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler come a super-celebrity, the “47th richest woman in the world,” with all of the perks involved. She is a cross between Martha Stewart and Tony Robbins, speaking before huge paying audiences and telling them to use other people’s weaknesses to get ahead. Exploitation is fun! Then an old boyfriend and rival, Renault (Peter Dinklage), sends some information on her insider trading to the government, and Michelle winds up going to prison and losing all her money. Previously she had been everybody’s

target for suck-up, except for her assistant Claire (Kristen Bell), who understood that she is simply a big baby and treated her as such. Once Michelle has lost her money, all the friends are gone (if this does not sound much like a comedy, so be it) and she winds up living with Claire and her daughter Rachel (Ella Anderson), almost as a charity move. Michelle at first is almost pleasant, giving life lessons to Rachel, but then, after tasting Claire’s brownies, sets up a new organization of young girls to sell them, disciplining them like a cult. One of the film’s “fun” parts is her snapping at the pre-teen girls, telling them that most will probably do at least some lesbian action in college and give it up, but names one girl as likely to be gay all her life. No one in the audience seemed to find that particularly laugh-worthy.

That led to the “comic highlight” of a gang fight between her girls and a competing troop. As the father of daughters, I was not laughing, watching girls giving each other low blows or seeing McCarthy pick up a girl by her heels, whirl her around a few times, and toss her a good distance. But near the end, the filmmakers obviously realized that they needed a fun ending, so Michelle gets a lot nicer. And that ended most of the comedy. I generally like McCarthy’s work. She has done some of the funniest movies made in the last few years. Last year’s Spies was hysterical, one of the best comedies in recent memory. But that was a spoof of spy movies, and watching the plus-sized comic mock the conventions and herself was funny. In this movie, she was simply mean. You have to root for the lead person in a film. Here, she mostly got her laughs by being nasty.

Crude is fine these days; we’ve gotten used to it. But in this movie, just about everyone is nasty. Bell was the contrast, and she did very well. But she was so meek and tolerant that she could not be a real foil, the job of the second banana. The movie might have been better if it focused on her dealing with the “crazy lady” instead of focusing on a narcissistic sociopath. There were actually a few scenes between the two female leads that were amusing. Anderson, who was able to keep up with all the craziness despite her youth, was about the only actor who really stood out in a smaller role. She was quite good. This is a movie to skip. If you like McCarthy, hope that she gets a better vehicle. She should understand that people want lead characters they can love, not want to avoid. Maybe next time will be better.

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Young Art Masters Reception Shines Spotlight On Artists

Art students and their teachers were honored Thursday, April 7 at a reception for the 2016 Young Art Masters Auction at Nu Vista Living in Wellington, where the auction pieces are on display. Guests enjoyed an array of desserts while viewing the gallery of paintings, photographs, digital art and ceramic pieces. They had the opportunity to talk to the student artists about their technique, inspiration, passion and future goals. Underwritten by the Jacobs Family Foundation, the Young Art

Masters Auction shines a spotlight on the work of high school artists while providing a fundraising opportunity for their programs through sponsorships and an online auction. This year’s sponsors are Eyes of Wellington, Marble Doctors, Shockley Marketing, Palm Beach Medical, RU Practical Business Solutions, RU Charitable, Attention Span, the Florida Eye Institute, CEO Financial Services, Jerry’s Artarama and the Connection Public Relations.

Students from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Central and John I. Leonard high schools in advanced art classes were given supplies to create paintings, digital art pieces, photos and ceramics pieces for Young Art Masters. Each piece of art is on display through April at Nu Vista Living. All items are up for bid online at www.youngartmasterswellington. org. The online auction has been extended through April 30.

Art teachers join Dean Tendrich of Nu Vista Living. (L-R) Christopher Burke, Hilary Brinks, Cynthia Oakes, Bobbie Brubaker, Linda Morgan, Janet Stanton, Dean Tendrich, Alexis Garland, Jennie Barnett and Isidro Pensky.

Music For The Mind Concert Series To Feature Violinist Gareth Johnson April 19 At CityPlace

The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s popular Music for the Mind concert series will return next week with Classical Quest performed by acclaimed violinist Gareth Johnson. The concert will be held Tuesday, April 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Dr. Robin Arrigo will accompany Johnson on the piano for an unforgettable night of music performed by two charismatic and energetic musicians. Gareth Johnson holds a master’s degree from the Lynn Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton and travels the world as a soloist, master teacher and educator. He is a dedicated composer and arranger of contemporary, classical, new age and hip-hop music. Johnson has won numerous competitions and prizes throughout the United States and Europe playing on an 1840 J.B. Vuillaume violin. Arrigo received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance and master’s degree in music education from Florida State Univer-

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continued from page 1 she said. “I’m definitely a great time manager. I juggle their schedules, the PTA and the county PTA, but I do have great time management skills. I definitely have the time and energy to devote to this position.” She said if she were asked to take another leadership role with the county PTA, she would pass on that opportunity. She added that she was entering her sixth and what would be her final year as president of the Binks Forest PTA. Councilman Michael Drahos pointed out that Siskind was one of his three choices to make the short list. “I was impressed with your presentation, as well as your background, but here is my number-one concern with you,” Drahos said. “Clearly, you have done a tremendous job as the PTA president, and you have been asked to go so far as to tutor others, but you don’t have a lot of political experience. Do you think you can step in and hit the ground running with this council right away without having the background of political experience?” Siskind said her experience with

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continued from page 1 for mayor twice and lost the second time by only 28 votes.” His second choice was Larry Zabik. “Larry is one of the founding partners of Zabik & Associates and has managed both large and small construction and renovation projects for the past 36 years,” Swift said. “He is former mayor and councilman of the Village of Royal Palm Beach, so I have had the pleasure of working with him. He has also served as assistant superintendent for the School District of Palm Beach County.” Swift’s third choice was Rodusky. “Even though she lives a few blocks away from me, we had not met before our interview. She was the best of all 11 candidates, and I was very impressed,” he said. “She has a wealth of knowledge about senior services, grant writing and has a lot of professional contacts throughout Palm Beach County that are essential to the village. If appointed, she would bring a fresh perspective to our council and would represent the village well.” He added that Rodusky serves on the board of governors for Leadership Palm Beach County and has also served with the Area Agency on Aging. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in public

sity. She also has a doctorate of musical arts from the University of Miami. Arrigo has spent the last three summers studying and concertizing in France, Spain and Italy, and has written two piano transcriptions of newly discovered works by Mendelssohn. The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation sponsors the Music for the Mind concert series. Proceeds benefit the Keyboards for Kids group piano classes for 72 inner-city school children. Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County. Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided 10,792 young musicians with an opportunity to perform, while generating more than $558,000 to help promote music in the schools and the community. For more info., visit www. kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.

NEWS BRIEFS Homeless Coalition Lunch May 3

The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County will hold its Senator Philip D. Lewis Center Luncheon, “Paving The Way Home,” on Tuesday, May 3 with doors opening at 11 a.m. and the luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Individual tickets for the luncheon are $85. The luncheon will take place at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) with honorary co-chairs Sheriff Ric and Dorothy Bradshaw and co-chairs Sally D. Chester and Greg Quattlebaum. For more information, visit www. homelesscoalitionpbc.org or call (561) 308-6880.

Run For The Animals At Okeeheelee

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office presents its eighth annual Run for the Animals & Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 30 at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park (7115 Forest Hill Blvd.). Vendors and rescues can sign up at animalkindness@pbso. org or by calling (561) 688-3981.

(Right) Violinist Gareth Johnson. the PTA is comparable to council work. “If you have ever been to a PTA meeting, you would know that it is somewhat political, and I often handle sometimes difficult situations,” she said. “I’m the type of person who would, if there is something that I don’t know, find out about it. I would research. I would talk to people involved. I would talk to people it affects and get the information that I need. I’m very good at that.” Drahos added that there were many residents who want an equestrian on the council. “You have offered on your résumé the fact that your family is involved in the industry and that you also live in the equestrian preserve,” he said. “Can you explain what your level of knowledge is with the equestrian industry?” Siskind said her daughter has been riding for about three years. “I’m not riding particularly,” she said. “I did when I was younger. I’m doing something that’s of value to the kids, because I am busy in managing their schedules. I think we’re equestrians in that we’re at the barn six days a week and at the shows. We’re involved with the Great Charity Challenge through the schools, many events, and even polo, so I’m immersed in the industry in that way.” Councilman Michael Napole-

one asked Siskind about her vision for the future of Wellington over the next 20 years and what type of growth should take place. She said smart growth in the equestrian industry was the likely area, but not to the extent that it takes away green space, parks and other desirable aspects of the village. “Equestrian is one aspect, but we have many other residents with many other interests, and I think everybody’s interests need to be protected,” Siskind said. McGovern asked her why she was the best person to serve over the other nine finalists. Siskind said she is transparent and has no hidden agenda. “I’m a doer, and I think my leadership roles and my experience translate very well into the council, and I would like to be a part of it,” she said. Gerwig asked Siskind her thoughts regarding issues with the council over the past four years. “I think everyone in the past had been disappointed to see the negativity of some of the council goings on,” Siskind said. “I see this as a positive direction, and I think that, hopefully, is in the past, and people will be working as a team and moving forward.” Other applicants on the short list were Jeff Browning, Tomas Bueno, Jane Cleveland, Annabelle Garrett, Bernard Godek, Sergio

Tanya Siskind Guerreiro, Marcia Hayden, Stephen Levin and former Councilman Dr. Carmine Priore. In the first selection round, Gerwig and Drahos chose Priore, while Napoleone selected Garrett, and McGovern picked Hayden. In the second round, Drahos, McGovern and Napoleone supported Siskind, while Gerwig favored Bueno, but also supported Siskind. “I like Tanya very much,” Gerwig said. “I know her minimally from my experience at Binks, but I respect her very much, so I’m not saying I won’t support her.” McGovern made a motion to appoint Siskind, which carried 4-0.

administration. Rodusky has also served on the village’s Recreation Advisory Board. Smith said she had talked to all the candidates and based on their experience, Barbara Powell, a former member of the Planning & Zoning Commission and a certified planner, struck her as qualified. “Just from her experience… I was impressed with her,” she said. “I was impressed with Jan Rodusky as well… I’m impressed with her skills and vision of what the village could look like. The other was Larry Zabik. I’ve never met Larry before, but he was somebody who impressed me as well. If I had to choose, it would be them in no particular order.” Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said they were fortunate to have so many exceptionally qualified citizens offering their time and effort to serve on the council. “This is one of the opportunities to find out who’s actually out there,” he said. “This is a great opportunity to find out more about them. We have a lot of qualified people to choose from.” Hmara said that he was looking for someone who would be able to contribute as soon as possible and participate in community activities, plus someone with leadership and decision-making abilities, as well as professional and educational background. His first choice was Valuntas. “He is ready to become an instructive member of the council from day one for obvious reasons,

having just been on the council,” Hmara said. “His leadership abilities are clearly reflected, I think, in his decision-making skills. One of the things I focused on was his logical thought process.” Hmara’s second choice was Lynn Balch, chairman of the village’s Education Advisory Board. “Mr. Balch is a dedicated and intense, yet mild-mannered, professional who cares deeply about the Village of Royal Palm Beach,” he said, pointing out that he and his wife had lived there for more than 30 years. His third choice was Jackie Larson, a longtime member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Pinto said he had been impressed with Rodusky. “I didn’t realize that I had known her in prior years and the work that she had done for the cultural council,” he said. “She seemed like a very outstanding candidate.” He said he also liked his conversation with Zabik, discussing the early days of the village, and with Larson. He also favored Valuntas. “You can look at this as you really want,” Pinto said. “If you believe that because he was in the last election and lost, he should be omitted from being considered for appointment, if that’s the way you feel, I don’t think there’s anything we can say to make you change that. But what I want to point out is in that election, he got more votes than any other candidates who did not win.” Pinto also liked Matula. In the first-round balloting,

Pinto and Hmara chose Valuntas. Swift voted for Matula, and Smith voted for Powell. The vote on a motion by Hmara to appoint Valuntas deadlocked 2-2, with Smith and Swift opposed. The second round resulted in Pinto voting for Valuntas as first choice and Balch second. Hmara also voted for Valuntas as first choice and Balch second. Swift voted for Zabik as first choice and Rodusky second. Smith also voted for Zabik first and Rodusky second. The result was a tie for Valuntas and Zabik. After the last round of balloting, Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton announced that they had a winner, Rodusky with six points. She was the only candidate to make the list of three council members. Pinto had selected Balch first, Larson second and Rodusky third. Hmara picked Valuntas as first, Balch second and Larson third. Swift picked Zabik, Rodusky and Matula in that order. Smith picked Rodusky, Zabik and Powell. In her application, Rodusky wrote that she would work with the council to accomplish the goals established in the Strategic Plan. She is particularly interested in working to achieve additional leisure choices and bring quality community events that are participatory in nature and rich in arts and culture. “In addition, I am concerned about our aging neighbors and will work to ensure that services are available to them,” Rodusky wrote.

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continued from page 1 raised concerns about increased traffic that would result in bottlenecks through The Acreage. Acreage resident Betty Argue opposed the density increase. “There’s no doubt that GL Homes is a great developer,” Argue said. “[But] you’re putting an urban development in the middle of a rural community. We have horses, pigs, goats and gardens. We bought out there because that’s what we like.” Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning noted that his town has gone on record as opposing the project due to traffic increases. Speaking personally, Browning opposed turning agricultural land into residential land. “It cannot go back the other way,” he said. Hamlin Blvd. resident Marvin Benoit was concerned about increased traffic on his road and asked that the proposed Hamlin portal be moved to the north side of the canal. “There are a lot of people living on Hamlin,” he said. “These are their forever homes.” Commissioner Melissa McKinlay asked County Engineer George Webb to have a conversation with the developer about Hamlin traffic. Former county planner Dan Weisberg said that there are several problems with the proposal, including the unworkable plan to widen Northlake Blvd. to eight lanes. He added that the developer is proposing to change the comprehensive plan in order to make it feasible for development. “The sector plan was a $2 million failed plan,” Weisberg said. “Some of these amendments are for no given reason.” Loxahatchee resident Nancy Gribble agreed that the developer was adding language to the comp plan that would make its project compatible. “We are decimating our agricultural area and comp plan,” Gribble said. “We do not want urban services, and we do not want to pay for them.” Attorney Lisa Interlandi, appearing on behalf of the Sierra Club, opposed the project because it takes away agricultural land. “We believe it should remain in ag use,” Interlandi said, adding that it would create a $9 million shortfall for roads, and that Northlake Blvd. east of Ibis cannot be widened beyond six lanes. Drew Martin, a Sierra Club member and a supervisor of the Palm Beach County Soil & Water Conservation District, also opposed the project. “As a member of the [Soil & Water Conservation] district, I look at water issues,” Martin said. “I also observe traffic issues. What

Help Keep Wellington Beautiful

Wellington is calling on its young residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the community with a “Great American Cleanup” project. The village is looking for 75 youth volunteers for the cleanup, which will take place Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the Wellington Marketplace and will move into the adjacent Goldenrod neighborhood for a litter cleanup. Once the cleanup is complete, volunteers will be served lunch in Goldenrod Park, provided by the Community Services Department. Volunteers will also receive T-shirts on a first-come, firstserved basis, so plan to arrive around 9:45 a.m. to sign in and find a shirt in your size. Space is limited; be sure to reserve your spot early by contacting Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or mtuckwood@ wellingtonfl.gov. I see is a project that really doesn’t work. We really don’t have a plan. It’s not just building every time someone asks for a project.” Commissioner Paulette Burdick agreed that GL Homes is a respected builder, pointing out that it was the first one to go back and replace contaminated Chinese drywall. “However, when I look at this particular project, it is not compatible, with zero-lot-line homes,” Burdick said. “In the past, we have had sound justification for changes.” Burdick was also concerned about taking land out of use for food production. “Ag land is more valuable now than it was in the past,” she said. Commissioner Hal Valeche asked about the right of way for Northlake Blvd., and Webb said there is enough right of way for eight lanes, but no drainage, and that it could not drain directly into the Grassy Waters Preserve. He explained, however, that six lanes through that area should be adequate because there are no intersections to address. “It’s almost equivalent to eight lanes,” Webb said. “It can carry a lot of traffic.” Commissioner Priscilla Taylor said she had not received the hundreds of e-mails from residents that she typically does when a project is controversial. “I received four or five from individuals who had issues with Hamlin,” Taylor said. “I understand that will be addressed.” Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Director Rebecca Caldwell said that one of the main objectives in the rural tier is to enhance rural communities. “It’s enhancing this area by enhancing drainage,” Caldwell said. “It took 14 days after Isaac for [The Acreage] to dry out. They’re definitely supporting the community.” She also clarified that The Acreage is classified as exurban, not rural. Taylor made a motion to approve transmittal, which carried 6-1 with Burdick opposed.

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continued from page 7 ster will also be making an appearance. “It will be as hands-on as we can get,” she said. “We’re trying to be more hands-on.” The event is free to attend and participate in. The only cost involved is for food. Earth Day at Okeeheelee will be rain or shine; many of the vendors will be set up on the deck, and there will be live folk music for entertainment. For more information, call (561) 233-1400.

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The Wellington High School girls lacrosse team traveled to district playoff host Park Vista High School and faced the Cobras in the final match on Thursday, April 7. The Lady Wolverines (10-5) were able to avenge an early-season loss against their district foe by winning the contest 8-7 to claim the district title. Page 31

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Horses Available For Adoption At Pure Thoughts Rescue A visit to Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves is, paradoxically, both relaxing and exciting. The 25-acre spread is home to 51 horses, three minis, a pony, some cows, goats, llamas, chickens and a pig. Walking about and visiting with the animals is peaceful. The excitement comes in realizing most of the horses are available for adoption, and they’re very nice horses, indeed. Pure Thoughts’ horses are suitable for hunters, jumpers, dressage, polo or pleasure riding, and many have show experience. In addition to the adult horses, there are some 2- and 3-year-olds, along with this year’s group of nurse mare foals, three of whom have already arrived and are spoken for. Although cute as can be, these foals are the result of a cruel practice. A nurse mare foal is a foal that was born so that its mother might come into milk. The milk that its mother is producing is used to nourish a foal from a more expensive mare, and the original foal becomes an orphan. “We’re taking in 15 nurse mare foals this year,” Pure Thoughts owner Brad Gaver said. “They’re all five to seven weeks old, and most of them are part Drafthorse and part Thoroughbred. Right now they’re being fed milk replacer four times a day, have grain four times a day, and can also drink water and eat hay, which is really important. We always have a Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg lot of interest in the nurse mare foals. We still have people from last year who wanted one.” There’s no denying the cuteness factor, but taking a youngster and raising it means a serious commitment. Brad carefully screens applicants to make sure they already have a solid horse background, are willing to get up and do a feeding during the night, and either are in touch with a boarding facility or already have another horse at home. But, things don’t always work out as planned, and right now there are four youngsters from previous years that have come back and are available. Arizona is a sweet chestnut mare who goes quietly under saddle and would make a good pleasure or polo prospect. Chiquota is a largepony-sized bay gelding with a horse-sized head who hasn’t been backed yet. Little Z is a seal bay mare who’s not so little anymore. She has some time under saddle and is easy to work around. Amarillo is a creamello mare, very sweet and responsive. She’s an alpha mare and hates the llamas, but she listens well to people.

Brad Gaver with the three nurse mare foals. Another youngster on the property is Little Brad can always use extra help, whether it’s Indy Mine, a lovely bay who’ll be a year old barn chores, horse care or riding. this May. And talk about a bloodline! His Karen Odell of Boynton Beach has volundam, who lives in the stall next to his, is Mine teered for the past three years. Sweep, who came in without anyone realizing “I used to ride when I was younger, but I she was pregnant. The sire is AP Indy, cham- don’t have any horses,” Karen said. “That’s pion Thoroughbred racehorse best known for why I’m here. I like being around them. I love his wins in the Belmont Stakes and Breeders’ giving them baths. It’s peaceful, and cleaning Cup Classic in 1992. stalls is good exercise. It keeps you in shape. Strolling past stall after stall is tempting. My favorite is Amarillo. Being around such Happily, I neither need nor want another horse. big animals is a little scary at first. I had some But volunteering — I might consider that. See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Accuhorsemat Sponsoring Spring Series In Wellington Accuhorsemat, the revolutionary new equine acupressure blanket developed in Sweden, is leaping into spring by sponsoring the Equestrian Sport Productions Spring Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Equine enthusiasts who want to improve their horses’ well-being will find the Accuhorsemat a simple, innovative solution. The company is looking forward to sharing its product with hunter and jumper riders participating in the annual spring series that follows the Winter Equestrian Festival. The Equestrian Sport Productions Spring Series takes place from April 6 to May 16 and will host multiple hunter and jumper divisions. Accuhorsemat is sponsoring the series for the first time and will be the title sponsor of the $10,000 Accuhorse-

mat Open Welcome Stake class on Thursday, April 20. The open jumper class will take place in the International Arena and is open to riders competing at the 1.40m level or higher. The winning rider of this event will receive an Accuhorsemat. Accuhorsemat, distributed by Acuswede, is a non-invasive acupressure horse blanket, designed to promote healthy circulation and recovery through increased blood flow, toxin release and muscle relaxation. Based on ancient acupressure practices, the Accuhorsemat stimulates points across the horse’s body to relax muscles and relieve pain. The targeted acupressure points increase blood flow to muscles, allowing them to relax and recover faster after training sessions. The Accuhorsemat can also be used before riding to calm and relax

a horse as it soothes muscles and promotes endorphin release. “Accuhorsemat is thrilled to be involved in the Spring Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center,” said Colleen Elliott, co-founder of Acuswede. “We are looking forward to helping educate equestrians on the benefits of acupressure for their horses. We think the Accuhorsemat is going to make a huge difference in how horses get ready to compete and recover after strenuous competition.” Hunters, jumpers and eventing riders who are interested in learning more about the Accuhorsemat can visit the Acuswede booth at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, which takes place in Lexington, Ky., from April 28 through May 1. To learn more about Acuswede, visit www.acuswede.com.

YWCA Seeks Grace Hoadley Dodge Award Nominations

Acuswede co-founder Colleen Elliott with top show jumper Todd Minikus and the Accuhorsemat blanket at Minikus Show Stables.

The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2016 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award. The award is presented annually to a woman residing in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and in the process has not only empowered herself but also created opportunities for and led other women toward their own empowerment.

Information required on the application includes the nominee’s name, address, phone number and current occupation, as well as the adversity she has overcome, how she overcame it and how she has helped empower others. Contact information for the person making the nomination is also needed. The award will be presented at

the YWCA’s Purse & Passion Luncheon on June 7 at the Bear Lakes Country Club. Applications must be received no later than May 20 to: Grace Dodge Award Committee, YWCA of Palm Beach County, 1016 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. For more info., call (561) 640-0050, ext. 115.

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Horizon Pool Stresses Customer Education

Horizon Pool & Patio in Wellington has launched its newest service to help local homeowners become educated consumers in the pool and spa industry. “Pool School” was a concept that the company introduced years ago, including seminars on specific subjects that many of customers really enjoyed. This year, however, Horizon’s management decided they wanted to enhance the program with a heavy focus on education while providing a fun and exciting atmosphere. “Our intention is to stay relevant for our customers and provide them with the most up-to-date information and products available for our industry,” Horizon co-founder Chuck

Grove said. “Education is the best tool we can provide to the customers so they have a full understanding of their needs and ultimately are comfortable with the product they are purchasing. Pool School was enhanced to include a new line of modern products and services available in this market. At a recent session, Grove raffled off a Grizzly Cooler valued at $325. Upcoming topics include water features, lights and equipment maintenance, with April’s focus being on salt systems and automation. Grove said that the company hopes to help customers create consistency and save money while showing them how to control their pool and spa from their smartphones.

Horizon Pool & Patio will unveil a new branded look in the coming weeks after 30 years of serving the local community. Anyone interested in registering for the next Pool School at Horizon can visit www.horizonpool.com/ pool-school. Horizon Pool & Patio has been serving the western communities for more than 30 years, specializing in pool and spa maintenance, equipment repairs, retail supplies and equipment, complete pool renovations and remodeling, and outdoor kitchen design and construction. Visit Horizon’s retail store in the Wellington Plaza at 12785A W. Forest Hill Blvd., or call (561) 7900665 for more information.

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Principle Counsel Expands Into Downtown WPB

Principle Counsel has announced the firm’s expansion into downtown West Palm Beach. After the recent building expansion of its Wellington location, the firm is also partnering with Family Office Networks to grow the business into family services. Evan Turk, lead attorney and managing member of Principle Counsel, will be working in a collaborative office space also occupied by the Family Office Networks (FON). FON is a unique network of about 3,000

offices throughout the world. The expansion is a natural fit for Turk, who has extensive knowledge of family office services, including fund formation and investment management, regulation, compliance and transactions. “We are pleased to have Mr. Turk expand his office to our location. It is great to have someone with his level of expertise sitting alongside us,” said Andrew Schneider, founder of FON. Visit www.principlecounsel.com for more information.

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The Western Business Alliance’s quarterly luncheon on Thursday, March 31 featured Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa. The event at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington and was a sold-out success. The luncheon, sponsored by Jathy Garcia (shown above with Avossa), owner of Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, focused on the superintendent’s accomplishments and challenges during his first year in the position, and on his vision for the future of education. The next TWBA event will be the April social on Thursday, April 21, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Palms West Hospital. Learn more by visiting www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. PHOTO BY CAROL PORTER

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is a great way for children in grades 1 through 12 to experience a broad range of art projects. The camp will run from June 6 until Aug. 12. Each of the 10 weeks has a different theme. Experienced and vetted art instructors will provide campers with exciting, hands-on activities. All art materials are included with tuition. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave. in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/ youthartcamp. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is the place to go for an amazing, culture-themed art camp for your child. More than just painting, Bootz offers clay sculpting, paper mache, printmaking, weaving and more. Campers are excited to enjoy games, music, foods, celebrations and activities from various cultures. Every week, campers create “souvenirs” that reflect their own expressive connection to the culture presented. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is located at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118. Learn more at www.bootzculturalartscenter.com or call (561) 290-2753. Breakers West Summer Camp 2016 is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 4-14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. Enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, science projects, themed weeks, Family Activity Center fun and much more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19. Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. After-care is also available. For more information, or to register for camp, call (561) 422-4915. Camp Varsity is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School. The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. Camp Varsity focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as developing new sports skills. Camps have a different sports theme every week. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with two to three hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are fishing, basketball, soccer, football, kickball, recreational games and more. Camp Varsity also offers specialty camps, such as dance & cheerleading and volleyball. Camp ages are 5 to 13. For online registration information, visit www. buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248.

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Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Dance Unlimited in Lake Worth will be offering three different summer camps this season: a ballet/contemporary intensive the weeks of June 13, 20 and 27; a princess camp for ages 4 to 7 the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1; and a musical theater/ dance camp for ages 7 and up the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The summer intensive is for dancers ages 7 and up with a strong desire to improve. Ballet, pointe and contemporary classes will be joined by classes in jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, pilates, and strength and conditioning. Princess camp will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a performance each Thursday at noon. Musical theater camp will run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a performance each Friday at 3 p.m. The summer intensive camp will run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info., call (561) 641-2063 or visit www.dance-unlimited.com. The Eagle Arts Academy is a fun place for your child to be this summer. Want them to explore their arts and creative side? Camp Eagle Arts offers art projects, field trips, weekly planned themes and much more. The program has several specialty arts-focused camps, led by talented instructors, including Film Camp, Acting/Drama Camp, TV Production Camp, Science Camp, Art Camp, Music Camp and Dance Camp. Camps runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an extended day available. The cost is $195 for Camp Eagle Arts and $245 for the specialty camps. Visit www.eagleartsacademy.com or call Brittany Axelrod at (561) 412-4087, ext. 120 for more info. Golden Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gator Camp is back and ready for fun! Gator Camp will run for eight one-week sessions June 6 through July 29 (no camp July 4). Campers entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Campers do not have to be enrolled at Golden Grove Elementary School to attend. Four themes will run during two sessions each this summer. Game design, photography/moviemaking, robotics and medieval technology will keep campers busy and learning new things. Campers enjoy field trips, on-campus programming, group activities, cooking and arts & crafts. Call Pat Packard at (561) 904-9730 for more info.

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The Goddard School is a trusted name among parents and families for more than 27 years, with its safe classroom, nurturing environment and age-appropriate exploration and discovery opportunities. The school’s summer camp incorporates its F.L.EX (fun, learning experience) Learning Program and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experience every day for children. Children ages 1 to 7 will enjoy the five different themes presented during camp, which runs from June 6 to Aug. 12 at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington. To register, or for more information, call (561) 333-2020 or visit www.goddardschool. com/wellingtonfl. High Touch High Tech in Wellington have partnered to bring you the “Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, a leader in science education for the last 20 years, brings science to life with hands-on experiments for children ages 6 to 14. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. The program offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts & crafts and physical activities. High Touch High Tech taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help children learn about the world around them. For more info., call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net. Home Away From Home offers six state-of-the-art locations conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County, including a new location in Boynton Beach opening in the summer of 2016. Programs are offered for infants through pre-K, free VPK, after care and summer camp serving children six weeks to 10 years old. Campers will embark on new adventures, making lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories this summer with a variety of enriching, educational and fun activities. Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information. Horsey & Artsy Camp is available this summer at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary. After riding and having horse fun, the kids will meet in an air conditioned room built just for painting and drawing, learning to use watercolors with classical instruction, along with crafts and all sorts of creative fun. Enjoy this unique camp in a summer paradise. Register early, so you don’t get left out. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Learn more at www. goodearthfarm.info.

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The Little Place and The Little Place Too, Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier nationally accredited childcare centers for more than 37 years, offer childcare for children up to 8 years old. The Little Place offers a quality, caring environment for children age 6 months to 5 years old. Staff works hand-in-hand with local elementary schools to help each child develop, to promote vital academic skills and to reinforce positive social interaction. For children ages 3 to 5, activities include utilizing tablets in the classroom with interactive programs that introduce basic math, reading and other skills. With exciting activities and outings, elementary-age children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime. For more information, or to register, call either the 1040 Wellington Trace location at (561) 793-5860 or the 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. location at (561) 790-0808.

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Late Goals Lift WHS Girls Lax Team To District Crown

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls lacrosse team traveled to district playoff host Park Vista High School and faced the Cobras in the final match on Thursday, April 7. The Lady Wolverines (10-5) were able to avenge an early-season loss against their district foe by winning the contest 8-7 to claim the district title. It was two years ago that Wellington last won the district, so the victory puts the Wolverines back as a force to be reckoned with on the lacrosse field. Early on, it did not look good for

the Wolverines, as the team quickly found itself down by three goals only 10 minutes into the game. Wellington weathered the early storm and then orchestrated an offensive attack that drove in four unanswered goals to take a 4-3 lead. Summer Ryder was the conduit that sparked the Wolverine rally when she drove in the first goal. Monica Schell dropped in backto-back goals, and then Ashley Goldman fired in the goal that pushed Wellington ahead late in the first half. “I was really nervous, but I knew See LACROSSE, page 33

Wellington’s Jenna Niedzwiedzki scores the winning goal.

The Wellington High School girls lacrosse team won the district championship.

Wellington’s Ashley Goldman races toward the goal.

Wellington goalie Kaylee Wesolowski makes a save in the first half of the district title game against Park Vista. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Beach Baseball Squad Defeats Oxbridge

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School baseball team hosted the Oxbridge Academy for senior night Friday, April 8 and handled the Thunderwolves 5-3 in front of a capacity crowd. The game rolled into action with

Wildcat catcher Nicholas Toney makes the play on an Oxbridge fly ball for the win.

the Wildcats collecting two runs in the first inning, and they never trailed through the remainder. In the bottom of the second inning, Royal Palm Beach (9-13) added to its tally when Sean Houck batted in another run with a single to extend the lead to 3-1. Solid defensive play through to

the fourth inning by the Wildcats made it difficult for the Thunderwolves to connect with the ball to cut into the margin. In the bottom of the fourth, Troy Hamilton had an RBI single to send in another run, which gave Royal Palm Beach a 4-1 advantage. Houck was solid on defense at shortstop for the Wild-

Royal Palm Beach pitcher Logan Pittman winds up and delivers.

cats throughout the game. In the top of the fifth inning, Oxbridge was able to load the bases and close the gap to 4-3, but the assault stopped there, with Royal Palm Beach stepping up its defensive play to hold on to the one-run lead. In the bottom of the sixth inning, C.J. Sothen had an RBI to extend

the Wildcats’ lead to 5-3. Oxbridge had one chance to rally in the top of the seventh inning, but a stubborn Royal Palm Beach defense denied the Thunderwolves. The Wildcats used three pitchers through the night’s game to grab the 5-3 senior night victory; Logan See BASEBALL, page 32

Royal Palm Beach’s Sheldon Emilcare connects with the ball for a single. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is taking registrations for its Summer Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Softball D League, lower and upper divisions. New teams can now sign up for available spots. Participants must be 18 and older. The cost to register is $550 per team, and the deadline to register is Wednesday, April 20, or as the league fills. A mandatory managers meeting

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is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Games begin May 3 and are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Village Park. For more info., call (561) 7914005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

American Legion Baseball Seeks Teen Players

The state champion Wellington American Legion Baseball team is looking to add junior varsity and

varsity caliber players ages 14-17 to be a part of its summer team. Anyone interested should contact Drew Garrell at (561) 786-5328 or Tony Viscusi at (561) 670-4675.

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS SHINE AT SPRING OPEN

Movie Night, Food Trucks In RPB

Royal Palm Beach will host a free movie night featuring Inside Out on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. More than 20 food trucks will be on hand. Remember to bring seating. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

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continued from page 31 Pittman started the game, and Delio Fuertes and Zachary Retzler closed out the last innings. C.J. Sothen was three for four with a run scored and an RBI for Royal Palm Beach. Nicholas Toney also tripled and had an RBI for the Wildcats. Royal Palm is 9-13 on the season. The Wildcats had games against Palm Beach Lakes, Palm Beach Central and Oxbridge this week, but results were not available by press time.

Royal Palm Beach shortstop Sean Houck tries to make the tag at second base.

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The Wellington Wrestling club traveled to Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, April 9 to compete in the USA Wrestling Spring Open. Robert Saldarriaga placed first in Cadet Folkstyle, 126 pounds, while Steele Holman placed second in Junior Folkstyle, 155 pounds. Tyler Gray earned two medals, second in Bantam Folkstyle, 58 pounds, and third in Bantam Freestyle, 58 pounds. The Wellington Wrestling Club will be hosting a tournament on Saturday, April 23 at Wellington High School offering all three styles of wrestling: Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco. For more information on entering the tournament, or joining the Wellington Wrestling Club, contact coach Travis Gray at travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 827-8595. Shown above (L-R) are Robert Saldarriaga, Tyler Gray, Max Steinberg and Steele Holman.

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continued from page 31 we would come back and play to our potential,” second-year Wellington coach Kristina Kolshak said. “I just told them to play their game and play hard.” Park Vista managed to tie the game 4-4 with three minutes remaining in the first half, but Ana Stowell would not settle for closing out the half deadlocked. She found the back of the net to give Wellington a 5-4 advantage going into halftime. The Wolverines experienced a bit of déjà vu as the Cobras scored two quick goals to start the second

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continued from page 23 problems, some fear, but then I realized I could do this. I’ve done things I never thought I could.” Katelyn, from Wellington, also spends a great deal of time at Pure Thoughts. She’s part of a new program, started two years ago, called Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOT). The clients, all dealing with trauma

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half, and Wellington, again, found itself trailing, this time by 6-5. The Wolverines did create opportunity but could not find the accuracy to hit the back of the net, until Goldman sliced one in midway through the second half to tie the game 6-6. “We tried to keep the same pace the whole game,” Kolshak said. The game was not tied for long. The Cobras grabbed the lead once again with a goal to go up 7-6 with 10 minutes remaining. Wellington was watching its district title hopes slip through the team’s grasp as the clock ticked down to the two-minute mark. Park Vista kept peppering the Wolverine goal, but goalie Kaylee Wesolowski denied several Cobra opportunities. Jenna Niedzwiedzki responded to

the desperate call to action by striking the back of the net twice inside of 20 seconds for the Wolverines to give them an 8-7 lead with 1:27 left to play. From there it was the Wellington defense that threw up an iron curtain, blocking Park Vista’s chance to tie the game. The Wolverines ran out the clock after winning possession back with seconds remaining to solidify the district championship win. Wesolowski came up big through the night for the Wolverines, which made the difference. “If we didn’t have Kaylee, it may have been a different game,” Kolshak said. Schell, Goldman and Niedzwiedzki all had two goals each for the Wolverines.

Wellington hosted American Heritage Delray in the first round

of regional play, but results were not available by press time.

and substance abuse issues, come out three days a week for three-hour sessions plus another one-on-one, and work with certified therapists. There’s no riding involved. “I’ve been coming here for about a year,” she said. “I work with the horses and help Brad. It helps me work through my traumas. I was an EMT and had some terrible calls which left me with PTSD. Being out here lessens the anxiety and gives me confidence. When I talk to the horses, they listen without being judgmental.”

Her favorite is Chino, a Quarter Horse gelding. “He came in recently from a kill pen in Ohio,” Katelyn said. “We have a really close relationship. He always listens to me and never acts out. I also like Forest, another gelding. He’s very sensitive and helps me control my breathing and heartbeat. He lets me get in touch with myself. Coming here is an amazing opportunity. I love working with the different horses and learning about them. I’m even starting to learn to ride. It’s a little scary, but fun.”

Lisa Cohen, a licensed mental health counselor, is one of the therapists in the program. “I’m out here three days a week,” she said. “I work with the clients and help Brad with the groups. I have my own horse at home, so this is a great fit for me. What’s not to like? This program helps empower the clients and gives them real-world skills. Horses are an important therapeutic tool to help with recovery and growth.” Brad is proud of the new program. “We’ve rescued more than 2,000

horses so far,” Brad said. “The IOT program is another way for us to help the greater community, plus it helps pay the bills. We have some really nice horses available right now and at reasonable rates. We could also use more volunteers, whether you know anything about horses or just want to learn. But check your ego at the door. We don’t have any drama at this barn.” For more information, call Brad Gaver at (561) 951-2108, or visit www.pthr.org or www.facebook. com/purethoughtshorserescue.

Wellington attacker Monica Schell battles for possession.

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Saturday, April 16 • A Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. For more info., visit www. flgunshows.com. • The Florida Trail Association will hike in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, April 16 at 7 a.m. Call Daisy Palmer at (561) 439-5780 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Homebuyer Education Workshop on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program will take you through the process of making homeownership dreams a reality. Learn more about the program at www.clearpoint.org. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists will hold an educational seminar focusing on thyroid disease on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). For more info., visit www.palmbeachdiabetes.com or call (561) 571-7785. • The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host its 29th annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and games, as well as performances by local dance and martial arts companies. Admission is free, and wristbands for rides will be available. E-mail stpeters_psf@yahoo.com for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host its annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will educate and inspire with eco-activities, eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors, guest speakers, nature walks, and activities for children. There will also be live music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more info., call (561) 233-1400. • The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast has partnered with Molina Health Care and the Salvation Army Northwest Community Center on a countywide sickle cell awareness forum on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Area Command Office (2100 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach). Call (561) 833-3133 or e-mail lhall@ sicklecellpbc.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Uncle Gary’s Annual Rock & Rib Festival is set for Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay For Life will take place Saturday, April 16 starting at 3 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/wellingtonfl. • The Palm Beach County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold Noche de Baile (Night of Dance) to commemorate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at the new Hilton West Palm Beach. Call (561) 832-1986 or visit www.hispanicchamberpbc.com for more into. • The St. Rita Parish (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) Council of Catholic Women will sponsor a Bunko Party Night on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Call Caroline at (561) 798-2853 for more info. Sunday, April 17 • The Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches will present its inaugural Bagel Dash 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 17 at 7:30 a.m. with a looped course around Lake Osbourne through John Prince Park in Lake Worth, followed by a bagel breakfast presented by Strathmore Bagels & Deli. For more info., contact Shawn McDougall at shawnm@ jcconline.com, call (561) 259-3016 or visit www. jcconline.com. • The Florida Trail Association will walk in the Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington) on Sunday, April 17 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach’s Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood will hold its 13th annual golf benefit on Sunday, April 17 at the Rees Jones Course at Breakers West to benefit local charities. Call (561) 307-4243 for more info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 17 with the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, April 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Internet Safety Bingo for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 18 at 3 p.m. Learn safe practices for going online by creating your own board and winning prizes. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 19 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Lines, Shapes and Sketching for ages 16 and up Tuesday, April

19 at 2 p.m. Draw from scratch by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of sketching. Graphite, paper and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host April Showers, Paper Flowers for ages 7 to 11 on Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to turn paper into beautiful flowers using origami and other techniques to create a lovely bouquet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Goldenrod Road Community on Tuesday, April 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Perfect Smile Dentistry (12300 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) will host Let’s Party for the Pets on Tuesday, April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 204-4494 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s Music for the Mind concert series will return with Classical Quest performed by violinist Gareth Johnson accompanied by pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace. Visit www.kretzerpiano. com/kpmf for more info. Wednesday, April 20 • Wellington Elementary School (13000 Paddock Drive) will host a Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. See the school, visit the kindergarten classrooms, pick up a kindergarten registration packet and ask questions. Call (561) 651-0600 for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon discussing the Economic Impact of Sports Tourism in Palm Beach County on Wednesday, April 20 with networking at 11 a.m. and a luncheon at noon at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more information, visit www.cpbchamber.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Be a Digital Hero!” for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. Enter a real life video game and survive a tricky obstacle course using gadgets and smarts to overcome dangers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You (Cuentos y Canciones para Ti) for ages 2 and up Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Parra Cebeira and the students of the John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy will read stories

The Town-Crier and act them out in both Spanish and English. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Tech Trivia Challenges for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Complete a set of seemingly simple challenges and tricky trivia questions all about gaming, technology and social media. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • Shulamit Hadassah will host a free show and tell event Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring a souvenir to show and tell. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, e-mail Susan at smow@ comcast.net. Thursday, April 21 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Earth Day Adult Craft for ages 16 and up Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Take regular household objects and repurpose them into useful and stylish containers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, April 21 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Whitestone Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Western Business Alliance will host a social event at Palms West Hospital (13001 Southern Blvd.) on Thursday, April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Palm Beach Zoo will host a Conservation Leadership Lecture on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. with Dr. Stuart Pimm of Duke University. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info. Friday, April 22 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Trash or Treasure?” for ages 8 to 17 on Friday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Use scraps and bits of the old to make something amazing and entirely new. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Survive the Internet Safety Obstacle Course!” for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, April 22 at 4 p.m. Face the Internet Safety Obstacle Course and see if you can be a survivor. Have fun dodging viruses and cyberbullies while learning to navigate online safely. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • Black Violin, a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music, is coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.dollyhand.org or call (561) 993-1160 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A/C AND REFRIGERATION JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

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WELLINGTON SHORES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 16th, gates open 8 a.m to 11 a.m. RAIN or SHINE Sales at more than 50 houses Clothes, toys, tools, fitness equipment lawn equipment,furniture, books, bicycles, electronics and more. 1.2 miles west of US 441 on Lake Worth Road then south on Barefoot Lake Dr. STONEGATE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE — Greenview Shores & Carlton, Saturday, April 16th, 7 a.m. - till Noon. GARAGE SALE & LEMONADE STAND — 12387 Old Country Road. Saturday, April 16th, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., located off Wellington Trace.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL — Family Owned & Operated, Serving Western Community , since 1998. Service • Repairs • Remodels • New Construction. Seacrest Electric Corporation. 561-793-1485. Lic/Ins.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

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PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

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YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

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JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TRAIL RIDES TRAIL RIDES AT THE GOOD EARTH FARM — You get a 20 min. lesson on what to do before you go on your trek in the woods, then you go with your experienced trail boss. We can serve up to 3 people. Kids have to be at least 10 years old. Everyone has to wear some kind of boot that covers the ankle and has a heel. We have the helmets. Cost is 75$ each for a 1.5 hour experience and a personalized trail ride, walking (trotting in the ring only) at the end you wash your horse. 561-792-2666

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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