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Wellington Council Approves Saddle Trail Paving Assessments

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The Wellington Village Council approved assessments and a bond issue for the planned southern Saddle Trail Park paving project Tuesday over objections from residents who don’t live in the neighborhood but said that the paving would seriously damage Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Area.

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Relay For Life Brings Crowds To Acreage Community Park

The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life held its 12-hour walk on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at Acreage Community Park. Participants walked endless loops around the track in support of the American Cancer Society’s quest to defeat cancer. Page 5

‘The Addams Family’ A Hit On The WHS Stage

Wellington High School’s Performing Arts Department presented the musical comedy The Addams Family in the Wellington High School theater last weekend. The show was directed, designed and choreographed by Dennis Schaber.

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OPINION

Earth Day 2015: Do What You Can To Help The Environment

In reality, every day is Earth Day, but living so close to Florida’s natural wonders, it’s easy to take what we have for granted.

That is why Earth Day is important — putting the focus on what we as a community can do to make our world a little bit better, and everyone should get involved. Page 4

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The Gay Polo League held its sixth annual International Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, April 11. The event featured great polo along with fun tailgates and plenty of costumes. In the end, the JPMorgan Chase team galloped away with the 2015 Senators Cup. Shown here is the group from the award-winning yellow-themed tailgate.

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ITID Preparing To Tackle Dust Problem On Acreage Roads

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Dust control in The Acreage has been an increasing problem that draws at least a few complaints from residents and board members at every Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting — and last week’s meeting was no different.

The board has found itself having to balance keeping dirt roads against the traffic calming needed to battle speeders on paved roads.

Supervisor Jennifer Hager, a staunch opponent of more paved roads, said she actually saw the need for paving 60th Street on her way to the Wednesday, April 8 meeting.

Dimitrios Scarlatos, supervising engineer for Craig A. Smith & Associates, told the board he was preparing a dust control report that will propose some options to consider.

“I will summarize them with respect to how often it has to be reapplied, the cost involved, how environmentally safe it is, and will allow you to make a logical decision as to which way you want to proceed,” Scarlatos said.

He said some of the options are almost like paving the road, such as double-chip sealing.

“If you are strictly interested in dust control and maintaining the unpaved roads, I want to give you a few options to discuss and consider,” Scarlatos said.

He noted that the chemicals used are environmentally friendly.

“There’s different components,” Scarlatos said. “If you want to call it a ‘chemical,’ you can call it that. Usually ‘chemical’ has a connotation of being harmful or hazardous. Some of these are very environmentally friendly. For example, one of these products, the substance is a component that they use to preserve fruits that are consumed to keep them fresh.”

Scarlatos said he was preparing a complete report and that supervisors could analyze themselves what direction to go and what additional equipment might be needed, such as an additional water truck.

“These are things you will have to consider, and I will put it in a very concise format for the board to be able to sit down and discuss,” he said.

Supervisors said they would like

to have the report in time for their workshop on Wednesday, April 22.

In other business: • The board postponed approval of one potable water hookup request and rejected another because it did not have enough resident signatures.

They postponed a special permit for water utilities east of 140th Avenue North and west of Avocado Blvd. until staff could report on the specific results of the residents’ petition for hookups.

Resident Anne Kuhl said she thought it wasn’t fair to other residents, including owners of vacant lots, to be forced to pay for a hookup if they don’t want it.

“I understand that you want to build a grid, Palm Beach County wants to build a grid out here, but I don’t think it’s fair to force people that are on a street close to a pipe that don’t want it, that aren’t financially in a position to pay for it,” Kuhl said. “It’s just not fair to do it just at the will of 50 percent plus one.”

Supervisor Michelle Damone pointed out that the surveys of 24 homes were done in quarter-mile See ITID ROADS, page 4

Wellington, Okeeheelee Plan Events To Celebrate Earth Day

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Though Earth Day is officially April 22 and Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday of January in Florida, the Village of Wellington will celebrate both holidays with a special event this weekend. Meanwhile, the Okeeheelee Nature Center has big plans to celebrate Earth Day next weekend.

Wellington’s Earth Day/Arbor Day bash is scheduled for Sunday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Michelle Garvey, community programs manager for the village, is anticipating a great event.

“We’re combining our Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration, and

also having a concert to draw more people out so they can get the free information that we’re offering about the different groups that are environmental and earth-minded,” she said.

There’s going to be plenty to do for kids of all ages. There will be a mural to draw on, face painting, demonstrations, giveaways, a raffle, free trees and shrubs, and much more.

“This is for families to come and enjoy a family day out, as well as get some educational materials from the vendors,” Garvey said.

The only thing visitors have to pay for is the food and snacks that will be available from food trucks.

Whole Foods Market, one of the sponsors, will be talking about healthy food and living. Whole

Foods has also donated 250 reusable bags, which will go to the first 250 attendees. Al Salopek from Bee Understanding will make a presentation, and Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance.

Proper pruning techniques will be demonstrated at the village’s tents. At 4 p.m., the Wellington Village Council and others will make a presentation, and then a wild tamarind tree will be planted.

Whole Foods, the Wellington Garden Club and the Wellington Tree Board will also be making presentations. The Wellington Preservation Coalition, another sponsor, will also be represented.

The village’s public works tent and the Wellington Garden Club tent will be giving out free native See EARTH DAY, page 7

Wellington Inks New Contract With Waste Management

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved a new five-year contract Tuesday for solid waste removal services with Waste Management.

Waste Management, the village’s current solid waste vendor, was the staff selection committee’s favored bidder of five that responded.

Business Services Manager Ed De La Vega said the current contract with Waste Management will expire this September. A request for proposals was issued in February, and five were received by the March deadline. Four out of five selection committee members ranked Waste Management first, and the other member had Waste Management tied for first with FCC SA. De La Vega said that the new

Waste Management contract proposed $64,000 per year less than its current contract. In addition to the $64,000, there is a potential $60,000 savings in collection carts that are currently purchased by the village but are now part of all the bids.

He added that commercial accounts will no longer have to pay a monthly container fee. “We see a savings on the residential side and a savings on the commercial side,” De La Vega said.

“I think that’s perfect,” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said. “I think that’s exactly what we were hoping to hear.”

Councilman Matt Willhite, however, did not support the new contract because he thought there was a potential for bigger savings with bidder FCC SA, a EuropeanSee WASTE, page 18

FLAVORS OF WELLINGTON

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its 12th annual Flavors of Wellington food tasting event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Thursday, April 9 to the delight of more than 1,000 attendees who were able to sample items from many Wellington-area restaurants and country clubs. Shown here are Saundra and John Mercer (standing) with judges Jose Costa, Roxanne Stein and Mike Ferreira.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

LGWCD Agrees To B Road Quit Claim

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District on Monday approved the preparation of a quit claim to its 60-foot easement on B Road so that the town and developers, including Palm Beach State College, could proceed with development there.

The developers — Palm Beach State College, Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners, Solar Sportsystems and Atlantic Land Investments — have agreed to pave B Road as a condition of development, and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves asked the district to grant a quit claim to its easement in order for the road improvement to proceed.

The paving will be asphalt from Southern Blvd. to the college entrance and open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) from the college entrance north to Okeechobee Blvd.

The district and the town are preparing maintenance maps to

legally record all district easements in order to turn over roads after they are paved.

According to the district staff report, the asphalt portion of the road does not require maintenance maps to be recorded since adequate right-of-way either exists or can be provided by the parties to the agreement, but the OGEM portion of the road requires maintenance maps to be recorded to provide for the right-of-way necessary to construct that portion, including bridge culverts at Collecting Canal Road.

Supervisor John Ryan ultimately voted to approve the quit claim, but during discussion said he was bothered that the project engineer did not want to sign off on the OGEM portion and the spacing of speed humps there.

“The concern I’ve had all along is in the background,” Ryan said.

“Keshavarz & Associates, the See LGWCD, page 18

Young Chess Stars Compete At Wellington Library

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Chess Academy, a nonprofit chess education program created to promote chess in Palm Beach County, presented an exhibition Tuesday at the Wellington library in honor of Dr. Nellie Arvaniti.

Arvaniti is on a tour of the United States from Greece, where she is the general director of the Greek Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs.

The exhibition attracted seven of the top 10 chess players in Palm Beach County, three of whom — Anthony Leyva, Raghav Venkat and Maya Behura — compete nationally.

“Everyone can play,” coach and Elbridge Gale Elementary School teacher Antonis Loudaros said, as everyone took their places.

The exhibition began with the top players playing against two or three opponents at the same time.

Leyva, Venkat and Behura were joined by George Zhou, Vance Varak and later Timothy and Angelo Chen.

Loudaros introduced Arvaniti, along with Mickey Banek, elementary math program planner for the School District of Palm Beach County; Connie Dinolfo, Elbridge Gale chess president; Dr. Rosemary Daniel, gifted specialist for the school district; Michelle Nelson, president of the Palm Beach Chess Academy; and Kelly Brenner, academy treasurer. Then he let the top chess students introduce themselves.

Venkat introduced himself as a fourth-grader at Elbridge Gale with a highest chess rating of 1830.

Leyva, 18, is a senior at Suncoast

High School with a highest rating of 1930. Behura, 8, is a secondgrader at Citrus Cove Elementary School, and her highest rating is 1510. Zhou, 13, is a seventh-grader at the Bak Middle School of the Arts, with a highest rating of 1850.

Varak is a fifth-grader at Elbridge Gale with a highest rating of approximately 1550.

“This is a serious event,” Loudaros said. “This is the first time ever that we have five of the absolute best players, of the top 10 players in Palm Beach County. When we say start, we shake hands, and when we say go, you start.”

They played their games and then quickly reset the boards to prepare for another round.

“We like to see what we can do to bring some of the brightest minds here in Palm Beach See CHESS, page 18

Eight-year-old chess wiz Maya Behura plays against three other people Tuesday at the Wellington library.

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NEWS

Wellington Council Approves Saddle Trail Paving Assessments

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved assessments and a bond issue for the planned southern Saddle Trail Park paving project Tuesday over objections from residents who don’t live in the neighborhood but said that the paving would seriously damage Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Area.

Village Engineer Bill Riebe said planning for the project has been going on for more than a year and remains on its set schedule.

“You will see it several more times,” Riebe said. “The purpose of this resolution is to approve the assessment plan.”

He said the assessment area and plans have not changed since they were presented in April 2014. It proposes a 15-foot swale with potable water mains underneath, a 25-foot right of way and a 14-foot shellrock bridle trail separated from the road by a three-rail fence.

Riebe added that village staff had met in several workshops with Saddle Trail residents, as well as the Equestrian Preserve Committee, on the design.

He said the benefits of the $7.3 million project total $16.3 million, including $4.4 million in reduced insurance, $5.2 million in reduced maintenance and $6.7 million in increased land values, which he said is a conservative estimate.

He added that Wellington doesn’t really have any risk because it is a resident-initiated project.

“What we’re proposing is that Wellington share in the financing,” Riebe said. “This is not out of line, and it creates a partnership. Typically, governments at least provide a backstop for the financing.”

He said the cost of construction is estimated at $5.4 million. “We think it will come in less,” he said.

The assessment will be about $31,000 per acre.

For approval, Riebe said bal-

lots were sent to all owners in a notarized survey and that the project received 75.7 percent approval, easily passing the twothirds approval requirement by the village, although subsequent unofficial surveys showed lower support, including one last month that showed only 63.1 percent support.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig noted that no response, which was about 15 percent and 10 percent, respectively, counted as a “no” vote, rather than being disregarded.

As of now, the village has spent about $335,000 on the project, not including staff time.

Mayor Bob Margolis pointed out that letters have been circulated to residents that contained misinformation, and special counsel Kenneth Edwards affirmed that there were a number of misunderstandings and incorrect statements, including the cost of the project, the cost of water hookups, and also

that a contractor had already been hired for the project.

“This is basically scaremongering, ‘How many companies were allowed to submit a bid for this job?’” Edwards said, quoting the letter. “Assuming that means construction, you have not put anything out for bid at this time at all. You’re going to have to put this out to bid for it to go forward.”

The letter also asks why residents have to pay for the project, but Edwards pointed out that the residents requested it.

“People came to you and asked for this. It’s not a project you are forcing upon them,” Edwards said.

He added that the assessments would be added into the value of the lots. “This is basically a flier that was sent out to stir them up,” Edwards said. “Most of this is not correct.”

During public comment, attorney Dan Rosenbaum, speaking on behalf of some Equestrian Preserve Area residents, said that

several Saddle Trail residents had withdrawn their support since the original survey after they learned that the total assessment would be over $100,000 per lot, and added that the project would reduce, rather than improve, equestrian safety.

Vice Mayor John Greene said the number of changes in support by residents had been misrepresented.

“I have no support for the comments of Mr. Rosenbaum,” Greene said. “The most important thing we can do is see that the integrity of the information is not compromised. I don’t want to sit here and speculate one way or another.”

Pamela Park of Appaloosa Trail spoke against the project. “Some don’t want this project at all,” Park said. “We’ve seen water on streets, oil on streets. You can’t go back once you’ve paved these roads.”

Richard Schechter of Appaloosa Trail said he thought that the dirt roads, with increased traffic and

lack of fire hydrants, are safety hazards.

“When I came here 18 years ago, it was semi-rural,” he said. “It is now totally different. It’s incumbent on this council to make sure this happens. My guess is property values will go up 30 to 50 percent.”

Resident Brad Biggs, who has been a vocal opponent of the project over the past year, said the number of Saddle Trail residents who had withdrawn their support was greater than the village let it on to be. He read several names, including residents who had moved to Saddle Trail after the notarized survey had been conducted, who opposed the project.

Resident Kelly Caldwell-Sachs said she had supported the project since the beginning, but had become concerned after hearing information that the cost might be higher than originally estimated.

“I’m just a normal person,” Caldwell Sachs said. “My husband See SADDLE TRAIL, page 18

Cypress Trails Students Shine In Lion Country Safari Art Contest

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Students at Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach have been learning about the animals at Lion Country Safari and recently participated in a drawing contest with a winner from each grade.

Cypress Trails, with 34 out of the total 70 entries, came in with three first-place student winners.

The awards were presented this week by Lion Country Safari Education Director Rhonda Beitmen.

Beitmen came to the school Wednesday morning to present the students — first-grader Isabella Rodriguez, kindergartner Luke Elvir and third-grader MariJane Worley — with their awards.

“With the School District of Palm Beach County, we had a virtual field trip through Adobe Connect that was open to all schools in Palm Beach County,” Beitmen said. “It was called ‘The Buck Starts Here.’”

The program featured Lion Country Safari’s approximately 45-year-old rhino, Buck, along with the other rhinos. The children learned about their adaptations, their habitats and Buck’s personal story.

Cypress Trails Principal Shari Bremekamp was thrilled about the program, which allowed the students to interact with the scientists, view video footage and learn about Buck.

At the end of the program, Lion Country Safari sponsored its “Buck The Rhino Art Contest,” which Cypress Trails art teacher Pat Wolek embraced wholeheartedly.

“I knew that they were already studying about rhinos in the classroom, so as an enhancement, I showed them a video of a baby rhino,” Wolek said. “We also looked at rhinos that are done by other artists, because I wanted to inspire them to think beyond the realistic interpretation and think of different ways of rendering the rhino.”

After that, it was putting together basic shapes such as ovals and circles to make the shape of a rhino.

“It was a tough competition because I submitted a lot,” Wolek said. “I love entering contests because I like to show off my students’ work.”

Beitmen said that they were very excited at Lion Country Safari to receive so many pictures of Buck the rhino.

“He’s very near and dear to us,” Beitmen said. “He’s about 45 years old, we’re not even sure, because he came from Africa, and so we didn’t know quite how old he was when he came in the early 1970s.

He’s a real sweetie pie.”

Trying to decide which student would win was extremely difficult, Beitmen said, but everyone’s drawings are on a scrolling display.

The winning artwork is on display with the scrolling pictures.

In addition to a certificate, Beitmen presented the students with a copy of their drawings and a family four-pack of tickets.

“Beyond happy, I am very proud. We have some really talented artists here,” Bremekamp said.

The parents were thrilled, Bremekamp said, when she contacted them, and many were able to make it over to the school for the presentation.

“We had a lot of really, really cute art — their interpretations of the rhino — very amazing,” Beitmen said.

All of the entries will be available for viewing at the commissary window at Lion Country Safari until the end of May. To learn more about Lion Country Safari, call (561) 793-1084 or visit www.lioncountrysafari.com.

Assistant Principal Stephanie Cook, art teacher Pat Wolek, Principal Shari Bremekamp, third grade teacher Shayla Davis, kindergarten teacher Debbie Breuninger and Rhonda Beitmen of Lion Country Safari with young artists Isabella Rodriguez, MariJane Worley and Luke Elvir.

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OUR OPINION

Earth Day 2015: Do What You Can To Help The Environment

In reality, every day is Earth Day, but the end of April is when special observances are planned to remind us how important it is to take care of our planet.

Here in the western communities, we are blessed to have an abundance of green space and natural beauty. From wetlands to open fields to forests, our communities brush up against some of Florida’s most breathtaking natural wonders, such as the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to the south, Lake Okeechobee to the west and miles upon miles of beautiful beaches to the east.

Living close to such natural wonder, it’s easy to take what we have for granted. That is why Earth Day is important — putting the focus on what we as a community can do to make our world a little bit better, and everyone should get involved.

Officially, Earth Day is scheduled for April 22. The observance dates back to the very beginnings of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This year, we celebrate the 45th anniversary of this special day honoring the planet. Over that span of time, it has raised awareness and brought environmental issues and concerns into the limelight.

The great thing about Earth Day is that you don’t need to celebrate with others if you don’t want to. Plant a tree, grow a vegetable garden, enjoy a family picnic or hike in the outdoors — all are great ways to pay tribute to our planet. However, there are also many observances planned for the week around Earth Day. The Village of Wellington is celebrating a combination Earth Day/Arbor Day event on Sunday,

Kudos To Wellington On Saddle Trail

Thank goodness that we live in a village that is responsive and attentive to its residents.

After a few inquiries about paving some of the roads in Saddle Trail, the Village of Wellington had meetings and sent out ballots of which 63 percent of lot owners voted for (latest poll results). Of course then, out comes the “I’m telling you, there couldn’t be anything more dangerous for horses...,” and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig’s concern that only 63 percent of property owners voted in favor. Heck Anne, you wouldn’t be in office if your two-thirds were the criteria.

More than two decades ago, before incorporation, Dee Staats and myself, head of the Paddock Park One Civic Association, started a campaign to get our roads paved.

County Commissioner Ken Foster required 51 percent of all property owners to assent, and we got our votes and prevailed — our roads were paved.

No more rough rides on rutted roads (or shell rock mud tracked into our houses), no more dust in our houses and screen enclosures, and, of course, better air quality.

Yes, we had a bunch of naysayers, doomsday, “it will cause the horse community to leave,” etc... Actually, the exact opposite happened. Our property values jumped up more than our costs, and I have yet to hear of an accident or something negative from our paving, and horses came here in herds.

Horses and shell rock are really not a good mix (abrasiveness), and the swales out there are quite wide, and the village’s horse trail system is one of the best in the state in an urban community, and even now, as we speak, is constantly being improved and extended.

April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater with free activities, face painting, a concert, free plants and more. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or check out an article on the event is this week’s issue of the Town-Crier.

Also featured in that article is the Okeeheelee Nature Center’s Earth Day celebration, set for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to enjoy games, crafts, guided nature walks, animal encounters, exhibits and guest speakers. Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more information.

During the week, BioBlitz will be holding a special Earth Day event at Palm Beach County golf courses from April 19 to 25. A species-counting competition, BioBlitz is organized by Audubon International. The Okeeheelee Golf Course is holding its BioBlitz tour Thursday, April 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Mac Hood at mhood@pbcgov.org.

Another way to celebrate Earth Day is through organized cleanup activities, such as the one Wellington has planned for Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon in the 12th Fairway/White Pine community and along Wellington Trace. Volunteers will meet under the blue tents at the Community Services Office, located at 1092 Wellington Trace. RSVP to Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov.

The Wellington cleanup is just one of many events under the umbrella of the “Great American Cleanup,” organized locally by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful. There are similar events all over the county. For a complete list, visit www.keeppbcbeautiful.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Once again, kudos to the village for their receptiveness to its constituents, and my only regret was that we didn’t include municipal water in our Paddock Park 2 road paving! My wife still reminds me of the dirty white laundry and the circles/stains in the toilets back then.

George Unger Wellington

Thanks For Making Flavors A Success

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce 12th annual Flavors of Wellington was once again a smashing success. Our event attracted 1,000+ attendees! We wish to thank our Chairman Michael Ferreira, host venue, host committee, our vendors, our sponsors, our members, our volunteers and our residents for this success.

Flavors of Wellington brings together the best of the best Wellington Chamber member restaurants, catering venues and wholesale/gourmet markets, as well as country clubs, who showcase their businesses, products, menus and exceptional service staff. This event could not happen without their participation, and we are so grateful to each of them for joining us.

Thank you to Roxanne Stein and WPTV News Channel 5 for live pre-event broadcasts, as well as Dean Piper of Talk4Media, Mike Ferreira of Chukker.TV and Dawn Rivera of Wellington The Magazine and the Town-Crier for their exceptional pre-event media coverage, as well as The Palm Beach Post, Around Wellington and South Florida Dines in their support in the promotion of Flavors. With their consideration, many residents learned of our event and attended as a result of their efforts.

Congratulations to our winners of the evening: Stonewood Grill & Tavern for Best Taste, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza of Wellington for Best Plate Presentation, Trader Joe’s for Best Display and Chef Shannon Atkins for Best Dessert, as well as all our fantastic showcase vendors: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Costco Wholesale, Greenacres Bowl, Herdade Do Esporao, Hurricane Grill & Wings Wellington, Jimmy Brooklyn’s Pizza Parlor, Jordan’s Steak Bistro, Jos A. Bank, Kona Ice, New World Wines & Spirits, Posch Boutique Palm Beach, Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders, Smoke Inn Wellington Cigar Lounge, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, the Winey Wench, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market Wellington and the Wild West Diner. If you have not visited any of these establishments, please make it a point to stop in and try them out! Each one offers a unique flair, and why go anywhere else when we have so many exceptional choices right here! Plus, you will be supporting our local economy.

The event staff at Equestrian Sport Productions are nothing less than superb. Without the exceptional generosity of the Bellissimos, the logistical expertise of Patti Meile and the exemplary event staff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, this event could not be possible. This group of consummate professionals allowed this evening to happen without fail, and our gratitude to them is beyond measure.

We could not be a success without our sponsors and host committee. Our deepest gratitude goes out to Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and Michael Stone of Equestrian Sport Productions, Melissa Ganzi of the Grand Champions Polo Club, Stephanie Mitrione of FPL, Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience, Johnny Meier of My Community Pharmacy, Carlos Andara and Leo Romero-Divo from

Maaco Wellington, Leslie Olbrys of Associated Estates/Waterstone at Wellington and Alec Domb of the Law Offices of Alexander L. Domb PA. Thank you to our VIP table sponsors: 5 Star Builders, Distinctive Title, Effective Solutions, Equestrian Footings & Services, Equestrian Sport Productions, FPL, the Grand Champions Polo Club, Harrington Law Associates, Kearney Reo, Keyes Real Estate Mortgage & Title, the Law Offices of Alexander L. Domb, Maaco, My Community Pharmacy, Prescriptions Plus, TD Bank, the Kroupa Team LLC, the Wellness Experience, Waterstone at Wellington and Wellington The Magazine/Town-Crier.

Celebrating his 12 years as founder of Flavors was John Mercer. He and his wife Saundra chaired the judging portion with our fantastic celebrity judges: Michael Stone, Roxanne Stein, Mike Ferreira, Stephanie Mitrione, Johnny Meier, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Jose Costa.

Michaela Paige as always is the most exceptional celebrity emcee and brings a smile to everyone she meets. We are thrilled to have the honor of working with such professionals.

Thank you Sal Lucca and the Music Masters International Stage Band, as well as our mentalist/ magician Gary Goodman for providing exceptional entertainment all evening.

A very special thank you to Flavors Event Specialist Nina Anschuetz, as well as Board Member Debbie Crompton and ambassadors and volunteers for all their hard work on the event. Thank you to Judith Lauro, Kathleen Williams, Denise Carpenter, Sheldon and Mrs. Laskin, Sharon Lasko, Karen Gorham, Jen Hernandez, Kim Hernandez and Tracy Thomas, as well as students from our exceptional Wellington schools.

Last, but not least, we want to thank the Wellington residents and Wellington Chamber of Commerce members who support this event each year. You make it a pleasure hosting Flavors, and with your participation, we can only grow this event each year.

For more information about the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events, call us at (561) 792-6525.

Michela Green Executive Director Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Cheating Is Sometimes OK?

Is cheating sometimes OK? It’s a lovely question. Loxahatchee Groves councilmen Jim Rockett and Ryan Liang have no problem answering it. They need not speak; their actions boom where they stand. But they’re elected councilmen. Seemingly untouchable.

Thus far, they’ve gotten to do what they want without the annoying constraint of the law.

In this newspaper last week, Ryan Liang’s attorney John Whittles was quoted as saying: “The essence of the lawsuit [against Rockett and Liang for alleged election fraud] would be whether the outcome of the election would have been different.”

That is, different then had his

client and Rockett not allegedly cheated.

Is he mad? The “essence” of any lawsuit is, has the law has been broken? I understand Mr. Whittles was only appointed hours earlier, but surely he has been a lawyer long enough to know that?

This is simple. When the law is broken, the lawbreaker is punished.

For Mr. Whittles to suggest that it’s somehow OK to cheat, providing Liang didn’t actually win by cheating, is beyond ludicrous.

Follow his logic for an insane moment. It would, therefore, be OK for a card shark to use marked cards providing he didn’t win the pot? It would be OK for a horse to chug a gallon of performance-enhancing drugs provided it didn’t win the blue ribbon? It would be OK for a football player to fire up on crack provided he didn’t score the winning goal. Come on, really?

They’d all be disqualified from the game, as Mr. Whittles’ client must be if found guilty.

Cheating is cheating, lawbreaking is lawbreaking. If Liang and Rockett are found guilty of election fraud, whether it affected the outcome of the election or not, they must not only be barred from public office forever, but also go to prison. Ideally for a long, long time.

Tim Hart-Woods Loxahatchee Groves

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OPINION

Is Air Travel Getting Worse? Here Are The Facts, You Be The Judge Is air travel getting worse? I certainly think so.

“I’ve had it with air travel,” said a friend recently. “Fun it never was… now it usually is frustrating.”

Well, latest statistics do show that more flights are late, more bags are being lost and customers

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are complaining more.

Passenger complaints rose more than 22 percent in 2014. Wow! While regional airlines bore the brunt of the attacks, the big boys racked up their share of the unhappiness as well, based on the information the airlines turn over to the United States Department

of Transportation.

The percentage of flights that arrived on time dropped to 76.2 percent in 2014. If you get to fly Hawaiian Airlines, your chances of getting there on time are the best. Envoy Air, which operates many American Eagle regional jaunts, is the worst.

As to bags, lost, stolen or delayed, it climbed to 13 percent last year. Average loss for the industry is one for about 275. At Envoy, the rate is estimated to be one for every 110 travelers.

Passengers getting bumped from their regular scheduled flights climbed three percent in

the last year. Best record: Virgin America; poorest: Sky West and its Express Jet subsidiary. Of course, the smaller regionals operate smaller planes, which most often are first for cancellations due to bad weather. It used to be said, “Fly at your own risk.” It’s becoming a truism.

for Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m.

“I’m hoping more residents show up for budget,” Jacobs said.

Topics to be discussed include lighting for neighborhood parks,

dust control and road material, a name change for Hamlin House, gardens at Hamlin House, a park update, traffic calming updates and more.

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Water Requests

continued from page 1 segments, and it could not be shown that the six homes in the first quarter-mile received more than 50 percent. Damone made a motion to move the item to the May agenda until that question could be answered, and her motion carried 5-0.

The board turned down a request for potable water on East Hialeah Drive west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road because it had approval from only three of the six homeowners there and did not meet the 50 percent plus one criteria. Damone made a motion to deny the petition, which carried 5-0.

• The board approved a special permit by the county to install

stub-outs for fire hydrants and other uses along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at four locations: one on the west side at 88th Road North, and three on the east side at 87th Road North, 89th Place North and Hamlin Blvd. The stubouts include four fire hydrants and other uses.

Supervisor Jennifer Hager asked for more details, and ITID District Engineer Jay Foy said that there is a Palm Beach County Water Utilities water line near Northlake Blvd. and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

“What they want to do is… connect to that water line in four places at the roads and put a fire hydrant and gate valve on it so that in case somebody wants to connect to it in the future, they can,” Foy said. “They want to put it in before they construct the road because they don’t want to tear up the road.”

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Damone made a motion to approve the permit, which carried 5-0.

• The board also approved a special permit for Palm Beach County Water Utilities to install 21 stub-outs along 7 miles on the north side of the M Canal and another mile or two going north up 180th Avenue North.

“The line exists,” Foy said.

“That’s the line the City of West Palm Beach built. Now the county took it over. The county is saying, ‘We’ve got this line. People might want water in the future.’”

Damone made a motion to approve the permit, which carried 5-0.

• Foy also reported that light detection and ranging (LIDAR) studies conducted by ITID got all but a half-dozen Acreage homes out of the FEMA map flood zones.

“We started with over a hundred in the M-2 Basin,” Foy said.

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“We’re in the appeal process. We believe that FEMA is going to accept it.”

Foy said another LIDAR will have to be flown to show houses built since 2006, when the original LIDAR study was done. In the meantime, individual homeowners can apply to FEMA to get their homes out of the flood zone, he said.

“The difference in what you saw before and what you see now is tremendous,” he said. “This is going to save, we don’t know how much exactly per house, but hundreds of thousands per year [in total]. The results are tremendous. I’m really pleased. It’s not perfect, but it’s much better than it was.”

Damone asked that a FEMA link be put on the ITID web site.

• ITID President Carol Jacobs reminded residents that a workshop on the budget is scheduled

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Extreme Vegas Magical Cirque Spectacular At Dolly Hand April 23-24 If you enjoy shows like “America’s Got Talent” Cirque du Soleil and the magic of David Copperfield, then you will love “Extreme Vegas,” coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade next week.

The show takes you on a highspeed journey through Las Vegas, highlighting the best in Vegas-style variety acts. This magical evening of grand illusions, quick change, extreme stunts, hilarious comedy,

aerial acrobatics and mind-blowing magic is enhanced by amazing visual effects, stunning costumes and a heart stopping soundtrack.

Extreme Vegas will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, located on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade Campus, on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE BRINGS CROWDS TO ACREAGE COMMUNITY PARK

The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life held its 12-hour walk on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at Acreage Community Park.

Participants walked endless loops around the track in support of the American Cancer Society’s quest to defeat cancer. During the event, dozens of local cancer survivors were honored.

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Survivor Lorna Johnson with Bill Smith of the American Cancer Society

Cancer survivors were honored during the overnight event.

The Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School team shows spirit.

The oldest and youngest cancer survivors: Carolyn Harms, 84, and Dylan Meyer, 6, with mom Ashley.

Team Fidelity National enjoys the evening.

Guardian Angels Cobra and Jim “Sniper” Manns with Andrea Mattes, Abbe Felton, Mia Aho and Jack Maib.

Team Osceola honors survivors while remembering cancer victims.

ST. PETER’S CHURCH CEC IN WELLINGTON HOSTS ITS ANNUAL SPRING FAIR

The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church’s Child Enrichment Center in Wellington held its annual spring fair Saturday, April 11 with games, entertainment, bounce houses, a petting zoo, an auction, food and more. For more information, call (561) 798-3286 or visit PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER www.stpeterscec.com.

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CRIME NEWS

Construction Equipment Stolen From Aldi Site In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report APRIL 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Aldi location on State Road 7 last Thursday morning regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, an employee arrived at work last Thursday morning to find that a dump truck loaded with a number of different items had been stolen from the Aldi parking lot. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at more than $106,000.

APRIL 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 77th Place North last Thursday regarding a residential burglary.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 and 7:30 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s residence, possibly through a rear glass door, and took $2,000 cash and two Samsung Galaxy phones, together valued at $700, before exiting the home, leaving the front door open.

APRIL 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted last Thursday morning by an Acreage resident regarding a stolen license plate decal. According to a PBSO report, the victim discovered that the decal on the tag of her 2002 Nissan Altima had been removed while she was shopping at the Publix supermarket on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

APRIL 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Acme Road last Thursday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, between April 1 and April 9, six and a half bales of hay, valued at $162.50, were removed from a trailer and one of the barns on the property. According to the report, the lock on the 25-foot trailer had been cut and two bales of hay and horse feed were stolen. DNA evidence was gathered at the scene.

APRIL 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Toys R Us store on State Road 7 last Friday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1 and 1:55 p.m. last Friday afternoon, the victim left her wallet, containing $300, in the bathroom of the store. According to the report, when the wallet was returned, the money was missing.

APRIL 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of 78th Road North last Friday evening regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, last Thursday, the victim found out that someone had used his personal information to file federal income taxes.

APRIL 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Party City store on State Road 7 last Friday afternoon regarding a theft.

According to a PBSO report, the victim placed her Apple iPhone 6, valued at $600, on the store counter sometime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. and walked away for approximately 10 minutes. When the victim returned to the counter, her phone was missing.

APRIL 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of B Road last Saturday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Friday and 9:30 a.m. last Saturday, someone removed three three-foot bougainvillea bushes, valued at $450, weighing more than 200 lbs. each, from the canal bridge leading to the victim’s property.

APRIL 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a resident of Nottingham Road last Saturday morning regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim attempted to file tax forms through Turbo Tax and was rejected. According to the report, the victim called the Internal Revenue Service and determined that forms had already been filed using the victim’s information.

APRIL 13 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday afternoon to a location on Okeechobee Blvd. regarding a robbery. According to a PBSO report, between 3:40 and 3:53 p.m., the victim was approached by five people — four black males and one black female — all appearing to be between 15 and 20 years old, who were engaged in a conversation. According to the report, one of the males struck the victim and then removed $150 from the victim’s pocket. The males fled the area; the female checked to make sure the victim was OK and then also fled the area.

PBSO SEEKS INFO ON MALL BIKE BANDIT

An unknown white male with dark hair, wearing a short-sleeve, button-down chef jacket and tan pants, stole a bicycle belonging to a Mall at Wellington Green employee. The thief rode off with the bicycle a short distance to a waiting four-door sedan. Anyone with information about the man shown in the above images is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Marie Alcindor is a black female, 5’4” tall and weighing 135 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Her date of birth is 09/05/59. Alcindor is wanted on felony charges for driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked license, and for providing a false name upon being arrested/ detained. Her last known address was Cove Road in Greenacres. She is wanted as of 04/09/15.

• Judith Rogers-Gonzalez, alias Judith Rogers, is a white female, 5’4” tall and weighing 235 lbs., with brown hair, blue eyes and multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 07/10/89. Rogers-Gonzalez is wanted on felony charges for the violation of probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and misdemeanor charges for the violation of supervised own recognizance for the solicitation of prostitution. Her last known address was Martin Avenue in Greenacres. She is wanted as of 04/09/15.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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RPB Ed Board Learns About Programs At Renaissance Palms West

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Sharon Brannon, principal of the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West gave a presentation to the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board on Monday regarding the programs offered there. She was joined by school staff, parents and students.

Renaissance Charter School at Palms West, located at the corner of Crestwood and Southern boulevards, opened in August 2013. The school is run by Charter Schools USA, which was founded in 1997 as one of the first charter-school management companies in the country. It now runs 58 schools in seven states.

Brannon featured the school’s AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) program, designed to prepare its students for the high school AICE program.

“When they get there, we are going to make sure they are ready,” Brannon said. “We began this year

with that program in the thirdgrade classes up to the seventh.

It was so successful this year that next year we are going to expand it to our second grade through the eighth, so we hope that someday we will have an entire Cambridge program that will prepare students for the AICE program at the high school level, because we know that Royal Palm Beach High School has that program there.”

Coordinator Kathy Colbert said the Cambridge program began at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

“Our program is basically developed from that university and, in particular, their examination program,” Colbert said, pointing out that Cambridge lessons are used in more than 10,000 schools around the world and is the world’s largest provider of international education programs and qualifications for 5- to 19-year-olds.

The Renaissance Charter School at Palms West is the only elemen-

tary school in Palm Beach County that offers a Cambridge program, she said. “The Cambridge program prepares our students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning,” Colbert said.

The school currently offers Cambridge courses in language arts and science for grades three through seven.

Students who remain in the program have an opportunity to eventually earn college credit for high school courses, and it prepares students for participation in high school Cambridge programs such as the AICE program at Royal Palm Beach High School. They will also be eligible for the Florida Bright Scholars program.

“The focus is there to promote higher learning and promote higher education and to motivate students to go on to college and be successful and have career goals,” Colbert said.

She pointed out that Cambridge

alumni include John Harvard, one of the founders of Harvard University; physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton; author Michael Crichton; and Prince Charles, heir to the throne of England. Cambridge alumni include at least nine kings and queens and other royalty, she said.

Students joined in the presentation, saying they liked the Cambridge program because it includes watching movies and discussing symbolism, planting seeds and studying their growth, studying anatomy using a human skeleton at the school, and taking field trips, including to Florida Atlantic University. The Cambridge computer program prepares students for testing and advancement to the next grade.

Colbert said the FAU tours include presentations by the admissions department to explain the applications process, setting career goals and the different departments at the university.

Parents also commented on why they chose to send their children to the school.

Melissa Haber said she was skeptical of the school at first but came to like the open atmosphere that encourages her son to try new ideas.

“What I like about it is they make the students think outside the box,” Haber said. “It’s not your average gifted program where it’s just higher learning. He comes home with different ideas. Sometimes it’s off-the-wall ideas that teachers sometimes dismiss. They embrace it and let them go with it.”

She said the school gets them involved with different cultures, such as having them bring in different foods and embracing different backgrounds. “The school is amazing, and he’s had no behavioral problems because he’s so engulfed in doing this program,” Haber said. “I’ve been very proud of him.”

Marguerite Charles said her

daughter now enjoys going to school, but she was apprehensive beforehand.

“She’s not bored anymore,” Charles said. “She used to be coming home not comfortable going back to school, but ever since the program, they keep her engaged..

She is focused; it challenges her every day.”

Brannon noted that the Cambridge program is not just a gifted program but is for all children and focuses on inquiry and projectbased learning.

“It allows them to explore and learn about things,” she said. “We encourage creativity and curiosity, and I think you can see that it does develop great learners and people who want to advance.”

She said that about 30 percent of the students are in the Cambridge program and that it will expand as they train more teachers.

More information about the Cambridge program is available at www.cie.org.uk.

‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ MUSICAL A HIT ON THE WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STAGE

Wellington High School’s Performing Arts Department presented the musical comedy The Addams Family in the Wellington High School theater last weekend. The show was directed, designed and choreographed by Dennis Schaber with additional choreography

by Emma Parssi and musical direction by Bradford Chase. Matthew Harter was the production stage manager. For more information, visit www.whsdramaclub.com.

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The cast and crew of The Addams Family on stage.

Lurch (Vic Lucena), Grandma (Nysha Warfield), Wednesday (Emily Offenkrantz), Gomez (Zach Landress), Morticia (Emma Parssi), Pugsley (Christian Ledger) and Fester (Trey Fritz) open the show.

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continued from page 1 shrubs as well as mahogany tree seedlings in 2-gallon pots.

“Earth Day and Arbor Day have always been important to Wellington,” Garvey said. “We’re recognized as a tree city.”

The concert, featuring the Jamie Mitchell Band, will be outside, so be sure to bring chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy, she said.

“It’s a great family event because we do have things for the children, plus the playground is right next door,” Garvey said.

“You can listen to the concert, get a little education on things; we’ll have the animal adoption agencies, we also have a local chiropractor so you can get adjusted; you can

watch your children play. It’s just a nice family afternoon.”

For more information about Wellington’s Earth Day/Arbor Day event, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov.

Next weekend, on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host an Earth Day celebration with the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department.

Okeeheelee Nature Center Manager Callie Sharkey is thrilled to celebrate Earth Day at the event, which is co-sponsored by the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center.

There will be guest speakers, vendors, games, raffles, crafts, guided nature walks, animal encounters, guest speakers and more.

Some of the exhibitors include the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative,

Morticia (Emma Parssi) dances with Death.

Lurch (Vic Lucena) helps Gomez (Zach Landress) plan a trip to Paris for Morticia.

Fester (Trey Fritz) sings about love.

Florida Trails, the Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club, the Palm Beach County Extension Service, Vermiculture Composting and the Artistic Blacksmiths.

“The local woodturners group is also going to be doing an exhibition where they’re going to be using the lathe and making some of their beautiful woodworking projects while they’re here,” Sharkey said. “We also have, currently posted in our facility, work that is part of an art show that is being juried and judged. They’re announcing the winners on May 1.”

The work from many local artists across different mediums will be on display.

“We’re very excited. We just held a large event back in February, the Dark Sky Festival,” she said, “so we’re very happy to do an all-encompassing Earth Day event during the day, and it is for all ages. We love to give people the opportunity to come back and

see how we’ve grown over the past year.”

Last year, more than 600 people came out to the park to enjoy the festivities.

“This year, we’re also introducing something new — the animal clue trail. Kids, or grown-ups, can go out onto the trail and participate in a type of scavenger hunt or clue trail where they’ll find hints and they have to answer questions,” Sharkey said.

The mix of indoor and outdoor activities is intentional, to give people the opportunity to learn while they have a great time.

“We’re trying to get people in and out of the building, and it’s going to be very interactive,” Sharkey explained.

The animal encounters will include snakes, alligators and turtles.

“There are a lot of animals that are normally not on display for the regular public when you come and visit during our open hours,” she

Grandma (Nysha Warfield) explains potions to Pugsley (Christian Ledger).

Wednesday (Emily Offenkrantz) tortures Pugsley (Christian Ledger), which he thoroughly enjoys.

Alice (Lara Tessler) tells Mal (Zach Kent) how unhappy she is.

said. “This is an opportunity for people to see all of the animals that live here at the nature center.”

For example, she said, on a typical day visitors may see Hootie, the screech owl. However, visitors might not see Alex, the large grey-horned owl, or the red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon and other raptors. One of the special free presentations next Saturday is a raptor presentation. Craft projects will include seed feeders for outside creatures.

A busy day has been scheduled for visitors. The Palm Beach County Woodturners will be with the vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the veranda. At 9:30 a.m., there will be a deer walk. Raffle tickets will be on sale until 2:30 p.m.

There is a butterfly walk at 10 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Florida Artistic Blacksmiths will be on the east side of the nature center, where there will be soda, water, popcorn and snow cones

available for sale, face painting on the veranda, a kid’s corner with crafts, and an owl pellet dissection station at the Discovery Zone, in addition to the animal clue trail.

At 11 a.m., there will be a manatee lecture by Dr. Tom Reinert in the auditorium before the PBSO Mounted Unit comes by at 11:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a raptor presentation in the auditorium and there will also be a nature walk. At 2 p.m. in the auditorium, Karen Lindquist will discuss how to attract birds and butterflies. The raffle drawing will take place at 2:45 p.m. by the gift shop, but you don’t need to be present to win.

Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: $5 for a hot dog, chips and a drink, or $6 for a hamburger, chips and a drink.

For more information about Earth Day at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, visit www.pbcparks. com/nature or call (561) 233-1400.

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Sweet Corn Fiesta Returns On April 26

More than 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the 15th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best locally grown sweet corn, watch amateurs and professionals chow down during a competitive corn eating contest, and partake in a number of other festivities.

Contests will begin at 1 p.m.

Competitions will include oldfashioned bathing suits, kids and adult corn shucking, the amateur eating contest and the International Corn Eating Contest featuring Major League Eating around 3 p.m. There will also be live music.

The event will take place Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Yesteryear Village. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under. A $5 unlimited rides wristband is available for kids.

For more information, call (561) 996-0343 or visit www.sweetcornfiesta.com.

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RPB Bridge Club Seeks New Members

The Royal Palm Beach Bridge Club is looking for new members.

The club plays every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The cost is $3 per day, and bagels and coffee are offered to all players. For more information, call Marge at (561) 793-5904.

Golden Grove Roundup May 6

Golden Grove Elementary School will host its Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, May 6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Parents of August 2015 incoming kindergarten students are welcome to attend.

The school will be handing out kindergarten registration packets at that time.

After school program information will be available for anyone interested in enrolling. Logo polo shirts will be available to purchase for $12 each (cash only). For more information, call (561) 904-9700.

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Rep. Murphy Announces Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (DDistrict 18) recently announced the guidelines for participation in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for youth in his district.

“I am excited to announce our district’s participation in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition,” Murphy said. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the unique skill and creativity of students throughout the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast.”

The overall winner in Murphy’s district will have his or her work displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol beside winners from other districts across the country. The winner will be flown to Washington, D.C., to participate in an unveiling ceremony.

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Florida’s 18th district.

For more details, visit http:// patrickmurphy.house.gov/constituent-services/artscompetition.htm.

Students must enter no later than Wednesday, April 29. For more

info., call Kalene Rowley at (772) 781-3266.

Girl Scouts Plan Info Sessions

Local Girl Scout troops are recruiting rising kindergarten girls in April and May during Kindergarten Roundups. Local leaders within the Phoenix Service Unit will be available at local elementary schools and four community information sessions to share information about Girl Scout programs.

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida offer a wide array of exciting activities that give girls the chance to explore their world and discover their passions. Community information sessions will be held Thursday, April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wellington library; Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington library; Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach library; and Monday, May 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Acreage library.

For more information, contact Lyn Monnette at lamonne@aol. com or (561) 385-3209.

Cypress Trails Roundup May 14

Cypress Trails Elementary School will hold its Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. The school is located at 133 Park Road North in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 904-9000.

Toastmasters Club Open House

The RiverWalk Toastmasters Club will host an open house on Wednesday, April 29 featuring guest speaker Carla Mercedes of the Daily Chat, who will discuss the importance of communication skills for today’s professional.

The open house will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Fire Station, located at 1040 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The event is free and open to the public.

“RiverWalk Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” said Cynthia Beckles, vice

president of public relations for RiverWalk Toastmasters.

After the speaker, guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics impromptu speeches and evaluations.

The RiverWalk Toastmasters Club meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Fire Station. For more info., visit http:// riverwalk.toastmastersclubs.org or contact Beckles at cindyebeckles @yahoo.com.

LGLA Meeting Set For April 23

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The guest speaker will be Maisie Ross from the Palm Beach County Extension-UF/IFAS. She is a certified family life educator and will discuss issues that are related to personal and family development.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

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CHAMBER’S ANNUAL FLAVORS OF WELLINGTON BRINGS CROWDS TO PBIEC

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its 12th annual Flavors of Wellington food tasting event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Thursday, April 9 to the delight of more than 1,000 attendees who were able to sample items from many Wellington-area restaurants and country clubs. A panel of celebrity judges determined the award winners: Stonewood Grill & Tavern for Best Taste, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza for Best Plate Presentation, Trader Joe’s for Best Display and Chef Shannon Atkins for Best Dessert.

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Grand Champions Polo Club Chef Shannon Atkins won for Best Dessert.

Judges Johnny Meier, Stephanie Mitrione, Anne Gerwig and Michael Stone with John and Saundra Mercer (standing).

Tony and Mary Alfalla with Herta and Frank Suess.

Alec and Melody Domb.

Dr. Randy Laurich with his guests at the Wellness Experience table.

Pat Evans and Regis Wenham.

Whole Foods Market offered tropical shrimp shooters.

The gang from the Wild West Diner served up food western style.

Music Masters International Band kept the crowd entertained.

Dr. Xavier Garcia and Birgit Fioravante dressed in Venetian clothing to promote Opera Fusion’s “The Sopranos.”

Stonewood Grill & Tavern won the award for Best Taste.

Chamber President Johnny Meier thanks PBIEC President Michael Stone for being a presenting sponsor and host venue.

Eileen Trimble and Michael Hitt with Jim and Carole Verrochi.

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE STUDENTS

The Wellington Art Society held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at Bootz Culture Camp in Wellington. Scholarships were awarded to five students who plan to further their education pursuing the arts. The group also elected new board officers. Refreshments were served as members and scholarship recipients displayed their artwork.

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Scholarship recipients Aleksi Turkki, Austin Heredia, Kirsten Kelly, Melissa Posner and Lauren Posner.

Aleksi Turkki with Sandy Axelrod of the Wellington Art Society.

Monica, Melissa, Jim and Lauren Posner.

Kirsten Kelly with her creation, Transient Trash.

Austin Heredia with his former art teacher, Erick Marquez.

Adrianne Hetherington displays her hand-painted silk scarf.

GRAND OPENING OF HEALTH BAR FITNESS STUDIO IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

Health Bar Fitness held its grand opening on Saturday, April 11. The new studio is located at 1167 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Zumba and yoga sessions are available. For more information, call David Costen at (561) 414-1645 PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER or e-mail HealthBarFitness@gmail.com.

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Wellington Garden Club Donates To The Coral Restoration Foundation

On Monday, April 6, the Wellington Garden Club welcomed Ashley Hill and Martha Roesler of the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) in Key Largo.

Hill and Roesler presented an overview of the work being done

by CRF, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to creating off-shore nurseries and restoration programs for threatened coral species.

The coral reef restoration effort has been embraced by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and furthers the Wellington Garden Club’s mission to conserve nat-

ural resources and protect the environment.

During the past two years, members have donated their loose change at the club’s monthly meetings toward the work being done

by CRF. At the conclusion of this month’s meeting, President Twig Morris presented a check to CRF for $400 representing the members’ donations.

(Right) Wellington Garden Club President Twig Morris, Ashley Hill and Martha Roesler of CRF, and Jane Clark of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.

Wellington’s Tomeu Sisters Shine With Dual Vita Flex Victory Pass Awards Sisters Kaely and Lindsey Tomeu of Wellington, who ride with Sweet Oak Farm, will share history as the first sisters dually presented with Vita Flex Victory Pass Awards at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival.

Lindsey, who won last year’s NAL Finals at Harrisburg, Pa., riding Dogwood Hill LLC’s Bonapart, won the attention of Vita Flex at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival after the pair’s victory gallop ahead of 72 other entries for the $10,000 Adult Classic championship during the WEF (Far left) Lindsey Tomeu and Bonapart. (Near left) Kaely Tomeu with Fidalgo van het Leliehof.

Fidelity Investments CSI5*-W AA. The pair also secured a win in the Adult Jumpers.

“We’re working on making him mine,” said Lindsey of Bonapart.

Lindsey trains with Allison Sweetnam at Sweet Oak Farm.

“Bonapart and I have been together for a year. Winning the classic has been our greatest accomplishment here so far.”

Kaely said the secret to sisterly success is in their Sweet Oak team.

“Great horses and a great team behind us — that’s a big part of it,” she said. “Mom rode when she was pregnant, so literally, I’ve been riding my whole life.”

For more information about Vita Flex, visit www.vitaflex.com or call (800) 848–2359.

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Regalado Bound For Manhattan School Of Music

The King’s Academy senior Orietta Regalado has been accepted into the highly esteemed Manhattan School of Music, where she will pursue a degree in vocal performance.

Regalado underwent a rigorous audition process and competed against more than 1,300 students.

She has also been selected to study voice in the top vocal studio at the school under the chairman of the vocal department, Maitland Peters.

TKA 2004 alumna Lauren Jelencovich also attended the program and has been touring the world as the principal soprano on the Yanni tour since graduating.

Regalado has been an active member of TKA’s Fine Arts Department for eight years. She was a member of the middle school choir In Him and is a member of the high school honors choir His People. She has been a part of every musical production since seventh grade and has played principal roles in Seussical The Musical, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music and Titanic: The Musical. She recently won first place in the Choral Society of the Palm Beaches Young Artist

Orietta Regalado Vocal Competition.

“Orietta is a very special young lady with a remarkable God-given gift,” TKA Fine Arts Director David Snyder said. “It has been a joy and privilege instructing her throughout her time here at Kings.

She has found great success on our stage, and I look forward to seeing her find success on the world stage representing TKA and God her savior.”

Learn more about TKA at www. tka.net.

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Kids For Wishes Invitational Derby Benefits Make A Wish Foundation

Sagamore Farms played host to the Kids For Wishes Invitational Hunter Derby held last month in Wellington, raising nearly $9,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida.

The brainchild of Linda SmithFaver of Happy Endings Farm, Debbie Dolan-Sweeney and acclaimed hunter derby course designer Brian Brown, the three conjured the event as a season-ending celebration of the Wellington show season.

“The Sweeney triplets have a

birthday in the early spring, and instead of having a traditional birthday celebration, we thought it would be fun to create an invitational hunter derby with a charity component,” Smith-Faver said.

A highlight of the day was the presentation of a check made out to Make-A-Wish for $8,500 by all exhibitors, ribbons, as well as trophies and key chains bearing the name and date of the event were awarded. For more information about Happy Endings Farm visit www.happyendingsfarm.com.

Participants in the Kids For Wishes Invitational Hunter Derby.

American Legion Auxiliary #367 members enjoyed stuffing eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt at Palms West Presbyterian Church. They had as much fun as the children who hunted for the eggs. Pictured here are Irmgard Letourneau and Connie Kilgore.

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TLE WALKS FOR JDRF

The Learning Experience (TLE) participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s One Walk event on Saturday, March 28 and raised $6,495 for the cause. Employees from the TLE corporate headquarters in Boca Raton and their families participated by walking two miles with other JDRF supporters at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.

WES Scholastic Program A Success Wellington Elementary School students are excited to participate all year in the Scholastic Reading Counts program. Scholastic Reading Counts is an independent reading program for Grades K-12, which includes reading practice and software-based reading assessment.

The program has been proven to develop reading skills, along with motivating students to achieve reading success.

The kids have an opportunity to be on the WES Morning News Show as they reach a certain number of points. They receive a certificate and a prize as they reach these goals and recognition on the news. Media Specialist Cathy West is the program organizer.

Fourth grade student Benjamin

Benjamin Taylor Taylor has been busy since the beginning of the school year earning points as he has been reading. He is close to breaking the school record with his 1,250 points.

SRHS TV Production Shines At Convention The Seminole Ridge High School TV Production Academy students made an impressive showing recently at the Student Television Network National Convention in San Diego, competing in eight challenging events and placing in two.

Nataly Berdecia and Ricky Moore won second place in the Movie Trailer competition — they had six hours to write, shoot and edit a movie trailer with the title “Plan B” — casting fellow students Michael Loizzo and Amber Pellicone as the actors.

Watch the video at https://youtu.

be/HLC1VCX4fOY. SRHS also received an honorable mention for its entry in the Crazy 8 Sitcom contest. Students Nataly Berdecia, Cara Engh, Michael Loizzo, Connor Nugent, Amber Pellicone, Jezebel Perez and Nick Seltzer had eight hours to create a five-minute pilot for a new sitcom, “At Your Service.”

Watch the video at http://youtu. be/fDy9Zg8KPK4.

More than 2,700 students representing the top high school television and film programs in the country competed at the convention.

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Wellington Debaters Get Ready To Head To National Championship Tournaments Seven high school debate students will represent Wellington High School at two national championship tournaments this summer.

Competing at the 2015 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Dallas, Texas, from June 14-20, are five students: seniors Greg Foster, Michael Leatherman and Kwadjo Walker; and sophomores Caramen McDaniel and Connor Yeackley.

Walker will be the third-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.

Foster-Leatherman and McDaniel-Yeackley will compete in Public Forum Debate, a two-ontwo current events debate format.

“This ties the record for the most Wellington students to compete at the NSDA national championship,” said Wellington debate coach Paul L. Gaba, who has coached the team since 2002.

“This is the fifth straight year that Wellington has attended the NSDA championships as well, so we are definitely continuing to represent Wellington High School and the community at a high level.”

Walker, who was recognized as the Florida Oceanfront NSDA District’s Graduating Senior of the Year, is also in the running

for National Student of the Year, a debater who best embodies the traits of the NSDA’s Code of Honor: humility, integrity, leadership, respect and service.

Wellington qualified four students to compete at the 2015 National Catholic Forensic League’s Grand Nationals championship, taking place on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale May 23-24: Foster and Leatherman in Public Forum Debate; junior Victor Sanchez in Congressional Debate; and junior Savannah Race in Dramatic Performance.

With the double national qualification, Leatherman will have competed at six national championship tournaments during his four-year debate career, a school record.

Both he and Foster will eclipse 2,000 NSDA Honor Points by the time their tenure with Wellington Debate concludes, the top two in program history. “We’ve had a strong year,” Gaba said. “Greg and Mike won the UPenn Liberty Bell Classic round robin tournament, placed third at our state championship, and were consistently in ‘break’ rounds on the national circuit. Kwadjo advanced to the finals at the Sunvitational Tournament at the University School in Fort Lauderdale. Victor was 11th in the state in Congress.”

The two national championship tournaments are estimated to cost

Connor Yeackley, Michael Leatherman, Wellington debate coach Paul L. Gaba, Caramen McDaniel, Greg Foster and Kwadjo Walker. $5,000, with the week in Dallas comprising most of the total. Wellington Debate is seeking financial assistance from the public sector.

Donations can be made online at http://www.gofundme.com/ reddawndebaters, or by sending a check payable to Wellington Debate, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 4-104, Wellington

FL 33414. Award packages range anywhere from shout-outs on Wellington Debate’s social media networks to your name being included on a classroom plaque to renaming the debate room in your honor.

For more information, contact Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 795-4911.

Terry Kent Named New Director Of Rosarian Academy Lower School The Rosarian Academy recently announced the appointment of Terry Kent as the new director of its Lower School commencing in the 2015-16 academic year. Kent will take the place of Linda Linsin, who is retiring at the end of this school year after serving Rosarian for the last 14 years.

Kent joins Rosarian from Riverside Presbyterian Day School in Jacksonville, Fla. For more than 30 years, Kent has served as an elementary school teacher, summer camp director, division head and curriculum director.

“As a visionary leader, Ms. Kent comes to Rosarian as an experienced and innovative division leader and director of

curriculum, who is committed to the importance of compassionate parent-teacher relationships and the pursuit of understanding students and how they learn,” Interim Head of School Nori Madrigal said.

Kent holds an undergraduate degree in liberal studies, a master’s of education degree in curriculum and instruction, and an education specialist degree in educational leadership.

Gifted endorsed, Kent has researched and explored curricular enhancements related to gifted education which will enhance and strengthen each academic area of the school.

“Ms. Kent’s love for education,

passion for lifelong learning, and pursuit of understanding students and how they learn make her a perfect fit for the next director of the Lower School. I cannot imagine a better choice to fill the shoes of Mrs. Linsin,” wrote Madrigal in the letter sent to parents and faculty announcing Kent’s appointment on March 31.

The search for a new Lower School director began in January when Linsin announced her retirement after 22 years as an educator.

This decision ends an extensive national search process that included a pool of highly qualified educational leaders interviewed by administrators, a committee of faculty and parents.

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Osceola Creek Awards Scholar-Athletes Osceola Creek Middle School recently announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for March. The award is sponsored by the school police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as a role model for others. This month’s honorees carry high grade point averages and play varsity sports.

Boys basketball honored Daulton Frank, 13, a seventh grader. “My scholar-athlete for March is Daulton Frank, for his hard work and dedication in the classroom,” coach Henry Haston said. “He maintained an outstanding GPA while competing in basketball.”

Frank, who is carrying a 4.94 GPA, wants to attend Florida State University, and is undecided on a major or career. He also plays baseball at Osceola Creek and was honored earlier this school year as the scholar-athlete for that sport.

Karie Abel, 14, an eighth grader, was honored in girls basketball. “It is with great pleasure that I nominate Karie Abel for Scholar-Ath-

lete of the Month,” coach Judy DeCosta said. “As a member of the Osceola Creek Middle School girls softball team, basketball team and track team, she has demonstrated hard work, leadership and determination. Ms. Abel is a member of the Culinary Arts Academy, and the jazz band. She demonstrates great success in the classroom as well by maintaining a 5.10 GPA. We are extremely proud to have Karie Abel represent Osceola Creek Middle School.”

As a sixth grader, Abel achieved the outstanding percussionist award in band. She hopes to attend the University of Florida as a precursor to a career in paleontology.

Girls soccer coach Tony Bugeja honored Amy Garro, 14, an eighth grader.

“Amy Garro has been a blessing to have as a leader on the Osceola Creek soccer team. She has worked hard for three years to help build this program to being one of the top programs in the West Division,” Bugeja said. “She was always able to lead our girls even

Principal Nicole Daly, Karie Abel, Daulton Frank, Amy Garro and Officer Sandy Molenda. through the tough times. She will in the fire-rescue profession. truly be missed as she moves on to Supporting the program are high school. We look forward to Subway, Domino’s Pizza, McDonseeing her become an outstanding ald’s, the Loxahatchee Ice Cream leader in her community.”

Co., and Burger King, located at Garro is carrying a 4.00 GPA. Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and She wants to major in fire science Orange Blvd., and Dairy Queen in and attend the fire academy, and Royal Palm Beach, which donated follow the footsteps of her parents free food coupons.

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NEW HORIZONS HONOR ROLL BREAKFAST

New Horizons Elementary School recently hosted its Spring Principal’s Honor Roll Breakfast, during which 119 students in second through fifth grade were honored for academic achievement on their last report card. Students and their parents enjoyed a breakfast provided by the PTA. Each student received an Honor Roll ribbon. Shown here are Principal Betsy Cardozo and Assistant Principal Mickey Simmel with honored students.

RENAISSANCE CHARTER HOSTS MOCK TRIAL

Local Legislators Salute Dr. Dennis Gallon Dr. Dennis Gallon, president of Palm Beach State College, was honored at the Florida State Capitol by the House of Representatives recently for more than 50 years of dedicated service in education. State Rep. Lori Berman (D-Lantana) introduced House Resolution 9065 honoring Gallon.

“It is with great honor and pride that I recognize Dr. Gallon for his achievements and contributions to Palm Beach State College and our community,” Berman said. “Under Dr. Gallon’s leadership, Palm Beach State College has received many honors and recognitions, and his legacy will be forever embedded in our community.”

Gallon is the fourth president of

PBSC. He has served in the role for nearly 18 years, beginning in 1997.

He will retire on June 30.

HR 9065 praises Dr. Gallon and states that “under his leadership, Palm Beach State College has received many honors, including the national Bellwether Award for Instructional Programs and Services in 2006; named one of the 100 most affordable colleges in the United States; ranked the eight-largest producer of associate degrees in the country; and twice selected by the Aspen Institute as one of the top community colleges in the nation.”

More than 30 PBSC students and staff were present in the gallery to share in the celebration.

Dr. Dennis Gallon (center) with state representatives Pat Rooney, Irv Slosberg, Lori Berman, Mark Pafford, MaryLynn Magar and Bobby Powell Jr.

Students at Renaissance Charter School at Palms West recently participated in a Mock Trial Presentation titled “The Case of the Missing Lunch.” Student roles included that of a judge, bailiff, court reporter, defense attorney/defendant, prosecutor/plaintiff, jurors, witnesses, as well as various teacher guests as spectators. The students enthusiastically embraced their roles as they mastered the standards and objectives related to the Judicial Branch. Hopefully, these young thespians will also triumph in their roles as test-taker as they conquer the seventh grade civics end of course exam in May. Shown here, several student actors were selected to receive the inaugural Brannon Award, named in honor of Principal Sharon Brannon.

Palm Beach State College Awarded A National Science Foundation Grant

The demand for skilled technicians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields has reached a critical level.

With an $868,105 grant from the National Science Foundation, Palm Beach State College plans to do something about it.

PBSC’s InnovATE project aims to awaken student interest in STEM fields and expose them to a continuum of outreach, edu-

cation and support that leads to satisfying, high-demand careers.

The three-year grant will enhance targeted degree programs, as well as deploy robust initiatives that promote STEM careers to selected middle and high school students who attend Title I schools in the School District of Palm Beach County, all with the goal of increasing the number of PBSC graduates in STEM disciplines,

particularly underrepresented minorities and women.

Current graduates of PBSC’s Electrical Power Technology program are rapidly finding employment. However, many more graduates are needed to fill the demand.

In response, the college is planning to offer a new degree in engineering technology, with a grant-supported option for ac-

celerated completion, starting in the fall term.

While increasing STEM awareness in designated Palm Beach County middle and high schools, the InnovATE project will provide students enrolled in PBSC’s Electrical Power Technology and Engineering Technology programs with intensive academic support, including customized mathematics laboratories. In

addition, higher education pathways will be developed, enabling PBSC students to go from these associate degree programs into STEM-related bachelor’s degree programs offered by Florida institutions.

“This is a significant award, and the reviewers agreed that it has the potential to be transformative,” said Dr. Jay Matteson, principal investigator for the grant

and director of PBSC’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Sustainability. “The InnovATE project will provide a platform for collaboration at all levels.”

One of InnovATE’s collaborations will be the creation of the BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) summer program for high school students to stimulate interest in STEM and improve college readiness.

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Life’s An Adventure Whenever My Grandson Skippy Is Around

In an effort to avoid gender stereotyping, my daughter lets her two-year-old son, Skippy, wear whatever he wants. This is what I did when raising her, but she grew up in Loxahatchee, where you can pretty much walk around naked if you want to (and some do) as the houses are blessedly far apart.

So yesterday, when they left to go to Whole Foods Market, Skippy was wearing his red skinny pants, his Batman pajama top, his new Cars (the movie) flip-flops and one of my headbands. To complete the outfit, he carried the fluffy white bunny from his Easter basket, his favorite doll (blondes really do have more fun) and my expensive pearl evening bag.

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The Sonic BOOMER He cut quite a striking figure.

I cannot convey how much fun it is watching this kid grow up knowing that I cannot be held personally (or legally) responsible.

Last week, when I took him shopping, we were halfway home before I noticed

that he was wearing swim goggles around his neck, the price tag still intact.

“Skippy! Did you take those goggles out of the store?”

“Yup.” “But you didn’t pay! You have to pay for things you take out of the store. You can’t just walk out with them!”

“I see,” he said.

“I see” is one of his favorite phrases, used whenever he learns something new, but it is rather disconcerting coming out of his two-year-old mouth. I mean, it’s not as if he’s sitting atop a mountain somewhere, dispensing advice to his followers.

“Now we have to turn this car around and give those back.”

“OK.” Problem solved, at least in his mind.

I don’t know what it is about that kid and accessories. At story time, he runs to get his glasses. He doesn’t need glasses, it’s just that he sees us all in glasses whenever we read, and he wants to fit in. He pulled this pair out of a countertop basket at a store, instantly in love with them because of their natty striping. He wouldn’t take them off no matter how elaborately I cajoled, so I had to buy them, then remove the magnifying lens from them so he wouldn’t look like such a bug. And, unlike the rest of us, he always knows where his glasses are.

You should see him at bedtime. Mark

and I will be sitting in front of the TV, deeply involved in some murder-mystery show or troubling financial report, and he’ll burst into the room buck-naked except for a pale yellow hoodie-towel-capelike thing. And we don’t dare laugh, either, because he is quite seriously hollering “I Superboy! I save daaaay!” Then he’ll grab an antique drum or 100-year-old pull-toy duck that I have lying around as decorative accents and become even more entertaining.

Skippy does everything to the fullest.

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Great Acting, Music Save ‘Danny Collins’ From Its Cheesy Plot Seeing the new movie Danny Collins is like going to a golden oldies concert.

It’s like comfort food: It goes down easy, although there’s not much new.

Danny (Al Pacino) is an aging rock star who has not had a hit in years but rakes in money by doing concerts that are a rehash of his songs for aging Baby Boomers. He comes out wearing a fake tan and a girdle, with a nose filled with coke, and sings 40-year-old songs as his old fans cheer and sing along. Then he goes back to his huge showpiece of a home with a young fiancée (Katarina Cas), who he knows is cheating on him.

One night, his devoted manager Frank (Christopher Plummer) gives him a fabulous present: a letter he never received from John Lennon, written after Danny worried in a magazine article that he might be corrupted by fame. Lennon wrote that only he could corrupt himself. By the way,

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler this is based on the true story of a British folk singer.

Danny, recognizing the truth of Lennon’s words, decides to change his life.

He quits the tour and flies to New Jersey to reconnect with his muse, as well as a grown son he has never met. The son, Tom (Bobby Cannavale), is 40 years old and the opposite of Danny, a hard-working, devoted family man. But Danny works to charm his wife Samantha (Jennifer Garner) and hyperactive 5-year-old daughter

Hope (Giselle Eisenberg). He also spreads charm and cheer at the Woodcliff Lakes Hilton, where he takes up residence, playing Cupid for a couple of young workers and chasing the uptight manager Mary (Annette Bening).

Most of the film focuses on Pacino’s attempts to redeem himself by returning to writing his own songs and attempting to connect with his son. A charming set piece in which Danny takes the family to a special school for ADHD students where Hope seems to fit in perfectly while her grandfather pays for everything was excellent. If not played with a light touch, this would have seemed deadly, but it worked, thanks to good acting.

Danny is torn in different directions: He desperately wants to write new music and wants to make things right with his son, but also needs to tour in order to provide money. Things do work out in the end,

although not necessarily as Danny might want.

Although there are a few unexpected twists and turns, the plot is a bit cheesy.

What saves it is the remarkable cast.

Pacino has long been one of our best actors, albeit a quirky one. This movie lets him use all his shtick to fill in details.

He should be a hateful character, but we wind up rooting for him even when he lets us down. He even sings reasonably well.

Bening is great opposite him. She is able to bring some real warmth to a stereotypical character.

Plummer simply steals every scene he is in. He comes across as both caring and careful. Cannavale is very effective as the son. He manages to be stalwart while in the throes of personal crisis. Garner is charming, and young Eisenberg is truly charming. We seldom see little girls so hyperactive, and she manages to be ador-

able even while seeming to constantly get a bit in the way.

One of the things I liked most in the film is the idea of how small things can change someone’s life. Danny is convinced that if he had actually read Lennon’s letter, his life would have changed for the better.

Most of us have things like that in our past, and most of us go through life wondering how things might have been different had we not made a decision or had one made for us in the past. And our musings generally go nowhere because we can’t go back. Danny had some options, did make some changes and probably became a better person for it. This film is a lot of fun. The dialogue is often quite good, and, as performed by the cast, it is easy to ignore the script’s problems. It is good fun, particularly if you enjoy old music (most, though not all, of the songs are by John Lennon) and a nice family story.

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Polo Season Races Toward An Exciting Finish Sunday At IPC The 2015 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will come to an exciting finish this Sunday afternoon in the final match of the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship.

In the featured match last Sunday, Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sugar Erskine, Julio Arellano and Pelon Sterling) defeated FlexJet (Melissa Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Miguel Astrada and Magoo Laprida) 15-10.

In the opening minutes of the game, FlexJet took a brief lead with two field goals, but Coca-Cola promptly touched down like a tornado. Before the first chukker ended, Arellano made three points on penalty shots, and teammates Erskine and Johnston each scored from the field. Erskine’s goal started with his save in the danger zone, continued with a pass from Arellano and finished with a trademark Erskine breakaway run to goal. Johnston, on a pickup, scored from 83 yards out.

After its jump-start, Coca-Cola

stayed in the groove, playing a solid 42 minutes of power polo and never letting FlexJet regain the lead. Stirling outmaneuvered his defenders in the second chukker, breaking free from a five-horse scramble to run the ball into goal. By the middle of the chukker, all four Coca-Cola players had scored at least once in the game. The team led 8-4 at the end of the first half.

Coca-Cola scored at the top of the fourth on a three-way play.

Arellano took the knock-in and sent the ball to Erskine, who made a long pass to Johnston. She was out ahead, waiting in the wings.

Alternating from one side of her pony to the other, she worked the ball toward goal. When her angle of approach looked like a shot on goal could go wide, she put the right touch of backspin on the ball and sent it straight between the goalposts.

On a pass from Stirling, Erskine closed the fourth chukker with one of his four field goals in the game. Erskine kept the wraps

on a ball that was bouncing kneehigh and shepherded it into goal.

Still, FlexJet could not be written off. “They are very technically sound, so we had to make sure we didn’t make mistakes,” Erskine said. “Every time we made a mistake, they scored a goal. That’s their system. They’re very well organized.”

With two eight-goalers and a nine in its lineup, FlexJet was packing a lot of firepower and pulled the trigger whenever a door opened. It almost crossed the threshold in the fifth chukker when Roldan pulled off a turbo-charged hat trick. In just threeand-a-half minutes, he galloped up and down the field to make three consecutive goals, on top of his previous three.

FlexJet’s power surge put a huge dent in the five-point lead Coca-Cola had going into the fifth chukker, tightening the point spread from 11-6 to 11-9. For a time it appeared that FlexJet may be about to catch up or maybe even turn the tide.

But Coca-Cola was not about to let that happen. It promptly nipped Roldan’s scoring rampage, with Erskine and Arellano each answering one of his goals.

Arellano slammed in two more goals in the sixth chukker, and Laprida had the final word before the game ended 15-10 for Coca-Cola.

“We came out really up for the game, really focused,” said Stirling, the sole 10-goaler on the field. “The four of us know exactly what our weapon is, and that’s our number one. So we use her, she helps us, we use Sugar and Julio to open the game up and play our way. It’s all team effort.

If we win, we win as a team, and when we lose, we lose as a team.”

Arellano said that the game plan was to try to open the game up. “I got the ball to Gillian, and she did what she had to do with it,” he said. “That puts a lot of pressure on most teams. When the sponsor can get a few goals in like that early, it makes it very difficult. She has been working

Pelon Stirling, Julio Arellano, Magoo Laprida and Nic Roldan keep an eye on the ball during last Sunday’s featured match. very hard, and Pelon has been day with Orchard Hill defeating controlling the ball when he needs Coca-Cola 12-8 and Valiente to, which has been phenomenal, outlasting Audi 11-10 in ovetime. and Sugar and I just try to do our The semifinals set up what is part.” sure to be an exciting final match Arellano was named MVP, and between Bob Jornayvaz’ ValiBest Playing Pony went to Prima, ente, featuring 10-goaler Adolfo played by Roldan.

Cambiaso, and Steve Van Andel’s Earlier in the day, Valiente de- Orchard Hill, featuring superstars feated Lechuza Caracas 13-12 to Facundo and Polito Pieres. claim another semifinal slot. The For more information, visit semifinals were held Wednes- www.internationalpoloclub.com.

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Angel Flight Southeast presented the Dr. Norris Memorial Pilot Awards Gala & Golf Tournament on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at Madison Green Golf Club. Pilots from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina were honored for volunteer work.

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Angel Flight’s award-winning pilots.

Grayson Merritt, Gloria Norris Sales, Gray Norris and Kathy Norris with Angel Flight’s Steve Purello and Kathy Grange.

Landon and Tiberius Bradbary with pilot Sam Samaha, Jo-Ell Bradbary and Mike Brady.

Madison Green’s Mike Brady with closest to the pin and closest ball shot from ball launcher winner Johnny Meier.

South Florida pilots Sam Samaha, Greg Banfield and Dave Rivero with air traffic controller Kathy Grange and Angel Flight CEO Steve Purello.

Steve Purello, Pilot of the Year Alan Hoffberg, Kathy Grange and Pilot of the Year Honoree Howard Wasdin.

First place golfers Audie Nunez, Luis Alicea, Alejandro Machado and Audie Nunez Sr. with Angel Flight CEO Steve Purello and Mike Brady.

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Exhibition At Library

continued from page 1 County,” Loudaros said. “We have seven out of the top 10 students in Palm Beach County sitting in one area.”

Of the participants, many have attended Elbridge Gale with Loudaros, and 10 are current students. Loudaros considers chess a game that teaches a multitude of skills, including manners, critical thinking and mathematics.

During the exhibition, he noticed that one chess student — Leyva, who was playing three games at once — went beyond what was asked.

“Anthony Leyva. I respect this young man so, so much,” Loudaros said. “Everybody was playing, and when Anthony was finished, he took this young lady and was teaching her, you should be doing this, you should be doing that, right away analyzing the game.”

Leyva is also a youth tournament director, Loudaros noted.

“I believe chess is important because, as numerous studies have

Saddle Trail

Paving Project

continued from page 3 and I are still saving for retirement.

For now, my vote still stands, but I’m concerned.”

She was especially concerned about what one resident brought up about traffic islands that had been recommended by the Equestrian Preserve Committee, and horse trailers’ inability to go around them without going up on the curb.

“If we’re paying for this job, I don’t think the Equestrian Preserve Committee has a right to determine what it will look like,” Caldwell-Sachs said. “I want paved roads and desperately want water and fire hydrants. My kids are always sick; the dust is ridiculous.

It’s thick, disgusting, smoky dust.”

Equestrian Preserve Committee Vice Chair Michael Whitlow pointed out that his committee voted against the Saddle Trail paving project, although it had supported the water lines.

“I think this needs to be com-

Waste

Five-Year Contract

continued from page 1 based company that bid about $450,000 a year less than Waste Management, although it has not provided services locally.

“I look at the numbers over the lifetime of this contract, and it will potentially save over $2.3 million just by taking a chance,” Willhite said. “This is the parent organization of a worldwide business that’s a billion-dollar company.”

Gerwig said that she did not want to go with a company that is not currently operating in Florida.

“I respect the difficult job of the selection committee,” she said. “They analyzed all of these companies. They thought about what you just said. A lot of times when we see an anomaly in a bid like that, it means they didn’t understand something about the project.”

Gerwig said she had seen the council take other low bids and it wound up costing more in the long run. “I think it’s too risky,” she said. “I understand your concern with seeing that kind of savings on the table and passing it by, but in this situation, I think they probably would not be able

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It’s a lot of fun,” Leyva said. “I do enjoy chess, and the fact that I get to see these kids playing what they love, it’s time well spent.”

Behura is the first female to compete nationally from Palm Beach County.

“She has also qualified to compete in Colombia in July next year for the International Youth Games,” Loudaros said.

There are two students, Loudaros said, who have qualified to compete internationally from Palm Beach County.

“It feels great,” Behura said about being able to compete.

She has competed in Dallas, will be competing in Chicago and Nashville, and will be part of the U.S. team. “It’s really fun, and it makes me smarter,” Behura said.

At Elbridge Gale, Loudaros has 184 chess students, 51 of whom are U.S. Chess Federation members.

Dinolfo, the Elbridge Gale chess president, is thrilled with the program. “My son has learned so much from chess,” she said.

Her son, Anthony Bleeker, was one of the students who presented Arvaniti with gifts.

“I think this was a great idea on Mr. Loudaros’ part to bring chess students together and to have our top players play other students,” Dinolfo said. “It was an exciting thing. It was very challenging for the students, and they all had a lot of fun.”

She’s thrilled with the chess program at Elbridge Gale because it teaches students to work together, improves their social skills and so much more.

“I can see my son, when he plays chess on the board at home, how his mind is moving with math,” Dinolfo explained. “He’s very focused, and it’s teaching him so much about different things.”

Timothy and Anthony Chen arrived just in time to play “bughouse,” which Loudaros described as a fast-paced two-on-two game.

The exhibition was a great experience for Arvaniti, who came from Greece to learn about gifted education programs in the United States. “In Greece, we have many European programs, and we exchange teachers and ideas, and sometimes methods are applied to the educational system,” she said.

“I also follow the chess program, which I like very much.”

Arvaniti has visited Palm Beach

pletely reconsidered,” Whitlow said. “I think the council owes the community to recount this stuff.

I think you have to realize that this, in my opinion, is trashing the Equestrian Preserve. It is a huge mistake.”

Councilman Matt Willhite said he believed the project should go forward, and that many issues, including traffic islands, could be resolved.

“One of the most profound comments made was the residents paid for it, they want to have input on it,” he said. “I asked staff to put out a representation. I don’t think it means things can’t be changed.”

He also challenged allegations that the project would make it more hazardous for horses.

“How is the 20-foot road there now safe with a concrete truck coming through there?” Willhite asked. “It is very busy. When people say you’re creating a danger there, how can a 20-foot road be safe?”

Greene said he would also support the project. “What’s most important is this was not driven by the council but the residents of

Saddle Trail,” he said.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she still favored the project, but would prefer a revote.

“I love this project, and if I lived there I would be a ‘yes’ vote,” she said. “The project has changed, and it still will. I don’t see the disbenefit in another ballot, but let’s find out if we have two-thirds support.”

Councilman John McGovern said he found it compelling that it was a citizen-driven project.

“We’re here to represent the interests of the people, and this project came from the people,” he said. “I will vote to keep this project moving forward. The first vote was the vote that needed the two-thirds. This is an important project that has citizen support.”

Margolis said village staff had gone beyond what was required to get resident approval, pointing out that they had notarized the results.

“I wouldn’t have agreed that a non-response is a no, but you still had 75 percent in favor,” he said.

Willhite made a motion to approve the assessment, which carried 4-1, with Gerwig opposed.

to provide the seamless level of service. I think what we charged our selection committee with was analyzing those companies and giving us their best advice, and I’m not willing to depart from that for right now.”

Councilman John McGovern said he would also rather rely on the experience of the selection committee and accept its recommendation.

“We view value and quality as best price for a guarantee in the level of service that our residents expect,” McGovern said, reiterating that Waste Management had offered savings of $323,000 for residential and not having to pay for carts, and a savings of $190,000 over the life of the contract for commercial pickup by not having to pay rent for collection bins.

“That is a substantial, significant savings,” he said. “It’s what every one of us wanted. We asked for as many bidders as possible. We wanted people’s best foot forward, and I think we got that. I think we should rely on our selection committee, and I think we should approve Waste Management.”

Vice Mayor John Greene said that there was a potential risk in going out for new bids.

“There’s no doubt that the standards of this village and our

residents are high,” Greene said.

“I don’t think there were any complaints about the level of service that Waste Management provided.”

He said the council could have extended the existing contract for seven years, but he felt a total of 14 years without a bid process was not in the best interest of Wellington residents.

“I think the results tonight represent what the free market does, and when you’ve got competition… it’s going to force everybody who’s got an interest in competing to be aggressive in their prices,” Greene said. “We’re going to save the residents of the Village of Wellington $518,000 over the course of this contract if the decision is made to continue that relationship with Waste Management.”

He also pointed out that Waste Management is heavily involved in community affairs, including free pickup after community events and thousands of dollars in contributions to local organizations.

Mayor Bob Margolis said that, based on the recommendation of the selection committee, he would only support Waste Management.

Greene made a motion to award the contract to Waste Management, which carried 4-1 with Willhite opposed.

County, Miami and Boston, and is enjoying her whirlwind trip.

“I’m so glad to be here,” she said, explaining her Greek ministry role. “I am in charge of the evaluation of directors and teachers, and the training and providing direction for how to apply different programs.”

Loudaros, originally from Greece, was thrilled to have Arvaniti visit his program.

Chess is like a big family, he explained, and he continually strives to promote scholastic chess.

“My job is to promote the needs of all of Palm Beach County,” he said. “This is my passion. This is

my mission in life… I love what I’m doing.”

Additionally, he is extremely grateful that Elbridge Gale’s principal, Gail Pasterczyk, is so supportive of the program.

To learn more about the Palm Beach Chess Academy, call Loudaros at (561) 386-0125.

(Clockwise from above left) Teacher Antonis Loudaros with special guest Dr. Nellie Arvaniti and gifted specialist Dr. Rosemary Daniel; Cohen Smeltzer ponders his next move; Dr. Nellie Arvaniti with students Charlotte So’Brien and Anthony Bleeker; and Paul McCue studies the board.

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B Road Quit Claim

continued from page 1 town engineer, is project manager.

They don’t want OGEM.” He added that the district’s engineering firm Erdman Anthony said it was not willing to sign off on the project unless other safety standards were followed.

“Keshavarz wants guardrails, but nobody can afford guardrails,” Ryan added.

He said that Town Manager Bill Underwood wanted to be in control of the road before surfacing is complete, although the district has adopted a policy to turn over its roads to the town after they are paved.

Ryan said that Underwood’s position has been that he was not spending public money, but money that has been put in escrow by the developers. “Everyone is kind of glossing over on this,” he said.

Supervisor Don Widing said he understood Ryan’s points, but he wanted to move forward.

“I’m going to support this,” Widing said. “I don’t want to stall the process because an engineer might not sign off.”

He said that the LGWCD had proven that OGEM and speed humps are safer than dirt roads, thereby improving the road safety.

“Resolving this will be the town’s problem,” Widing said. “I think we need to get this property where it needs to be.”

He added that he thought the town does have some fiduciary responsibility in that it is holding

the improvement funds. “I think we need to keep this moving,” Widing said.

Vice Chair Robert Snowball also favored the quit claim. “I agree with Don,” Snowball said.

“We need to get this moving sooner or later.”

Chairman David DeMarois also agreed with approving the quit claim. “We can drag this out or let it go forward,” he said.

LGWCD Attorney Frank Palin pointed out that the issue before them was whether to prepare the quit claim deeds.

DeMarois asked whether by quit claiming the district’s interests in the right of way and easements, the assessments would change, and District Administrator Stephen Yohe said they would not.

Widing asked about the cost, and Yohe said that it is about $2 million, which the developers are paying.

Widing said he did not want to risk holding up the project. “This has potential for a major development for the town,” he said. “I think the town will get to a ‘yes.’

This is a huge amount of money.”

During public comment, Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel encouraged supervisors to move the quit claim forward. “Get the monkey off your back and put it on the town council,” Jarriel said.

“If we quit playing games, we will get it done.”

Widing made a motion to approve the quit claim, which carried 4-0 with DeMarois absent.

In other business, the board approved a letter of engagement with the accounting firm Rampell & Rampell to provide services

to assure election procedures are adhered to in the June 2 election for the seat occupied by Snowball, who announced at the meeting that he will run for re-election.

His seat is the only one that is filled by a vote of qualified electors rather than the traditional one-acre, one-vote method by which the other four supervisors are elected.

Qualified electors are registered voters who also own property, or his or her spouse.

Snowball, a 15-year board veteran, easily won the district’s first qualified-elector vote in 2012, defeating challenger Roy Parks 116-82. Snowball had said initially that he didn’t intend to run again because he felt the board would eventually be absorbed by the town.

Widing made a motion to approve the letter of engagement, which carried 4-0.

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Life With Skippy

continued from page 16 plastic set of clubs and, first time out, he whacked that ball with such force it hit the house. But here’s the thing — he took two practice swings first. What two-year-old does that? And where did he learn it? From the TV he’s not allowed to watch?

I must say that whether he’s carrying a purse, dressed as a super hero with a pull-toy or ominously warming up with golf clubs in the backyard, I love that little guy. I really, really do.

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ANNUAL GPL TOURNAMENT FEATURES TAILGATES, COSTUMES & GREAT POLO

The Gay Polo League held its sixth annual International Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, April 11. The event featured great polo along with fun tailgates and plenty of costumes. In the end, the JPMorgan Chase team galloped away with the 2015 Senators Cup. For more info., visit www.gaypolo.com.

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Christine DiRocco, Scott Velozo, J.P. Assad, Stephen Mooney and Kevin Clark from the winning yellow-themed tailgate tent.

The victorious JPMorgan Chase team of Mark Bennett, Caroline Anier, Tiffany Busch and Jed Pearsall.

Irene Perez of La Martina presents an award to MVP Chip McKenney.

Gert Crawford dials up the 1950s.

Sean Michael, Dr. Philippe Roof, Scott Powers, Ronnie Houck, Tito Sempertegui and Michael Powers.

Justin Brown, Mellani Vee and Chris Finezeo.

Kyle Lee and Joe Wagner.

The Eau Spa tent featured a Frozen theme.

All four polo teams take to the stage.

Daniel O’Boyle, Tricia Quick, Andrew Vanderschaaf and Bryan White.

The Lumber Sexuals: Lesean Beyonb, Jorge Prada, Jaime Smith, Cody Woods and Taylor Gandi.

Richard Coté, Gordon Ross and Patricia Whithers.

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It was a fascinating scene at Lionshare Dressage in Palm Beach Point on March 30, where about a dozen people had shown up to shoot a unique music video featuring internationally famous contemporary violinist DSharp and Grand Prix dressage rider Caroline Roffman. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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State Approves New Nursing Program At NRI Institute In Royal Palm Beach

The Royal Palm Beach-based NRI Institute of Health Sciences will begin offering an associate of science degree in nursing (ASN) beginning May 11. The program has been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and the Commission on Independent Education.

The LPN-ASN advanced track program takes less than a year to complete, while the traditional/generic ASN track takes 18 months. Page 25

Sports Sem Ridge Boys Volleyball Team Falls To Park Vista

On April 8, the Seminole Ridge High School boys volleyball team hosted Park Vista High School in a non-district match-up and fell to the Cobras in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-13).

The Hawks (1-5) were slow starting and didn’t score a point in the first set until Park Vista was able to fire off a 16-point run. Page 31

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WHS Boys Lacrosse Claims District Title Again

The Wellington High School boys lacrosse team traveled to American Heritage Delray to play the Stallions in the District 22 finals on Thursday, April 9, coming away with a 12-8 victory to claim the Wolverines’ fourth consecutive district title. Page 31

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Shooting A Video With DSharp And Caroline Roffman

Monday, March 30, was a gorgeous day, with the tail end of a cold front still lingering.

No one had any complaints about the weather at Lionshare Dressage in Palm Beach Point, where about a dozen people had shown up to shoot a unique music video featuring internationally famous contemporary violinist DSharp and Grand Prix dressage rider Caroline Roffman.

The pair’s goal was to create a music video of Roffman and her horse “dancing” through complex riding maneuvers while DSharp’s captivating music backed up his motto, “Do not underestimate the violin.”

Originally from South Carolina, Derryck Gleaton, better known as DSharp, began playing the viola and violin in school at the age of 11. He played strictly classical music during his first few years, then began dabbling in other styles, developing his improvisational skill and ability to play practically anything by ear, creating his own style and flavor.

He drew his inspiration from such musicians as Will.I.am of the Black Eyed Peas, Regina Carter, Bond, Stuff Smith, Timbaland and Jimi Hendrix. This turned into a fusion of dance, house, pop, rock, soul, electro, hip-hop and, of course, classical.

Since 1999, DSharp has used the violin strings and his deep soulful vocals to grace a Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg variety of high-profile clubs around the world, including in Sweden, Amsterdam, the Philippines and Dubai. He’s known for his emotioninvoking V-mix tracks, jaw-dropping video performances and energetic live performances.

The other half of this duo was internationally successful Grand Prix rider Caroline Roffman, who epitomizes beauty and grace in the dressage saddle. She became the first U.S. rider in history invited to compete in the Under 25 Grand Prix division at Aachen, Germany, and win its CDIO5* reserve championship.

She was also a star member of the U.S. gold medal team at the Nations Cup in Wellington.

The general public grew to know Roffman last year when an amazing video of her riding freestyle to Katy Perry’s “Roar” went viral on the Internet.

Last month’s shoot lasted about four hours, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The venue was one of those impossibly beautiful Wellington barns that apparently cost more than I will ever earn in a lifetime.

A friendly German shepherd named Elsie wandered about, thrilled that all these people

It took a while to get Caroline Roffman and her mount just right for the video shoot. had shown up just to visit her. (“Call the dog out of the shot,” yelled the director. Again.)

The horses were all quite interested in the unusual goings-on as well, and had their ears up and their heads over the doors and out the windows, checking out the action, which involved a lot of hurry-up-and-wait. People moved lights, checked camera angles, fixed

people’s makeup, then did it all again.

“Put that light here, move that horse there,” intoned the director, Malkio.

Owner of the Malkio Entertainment Group, he described himself as DSharp’s manager, agent and creative director.

“I wear many hats,” he explained. “This is See ROSENBERG, page 33

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BUSINESS NEWS

Boys & Girls Clubs Announce New Endowment Fund

Supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County gathered at an intimate luncheon March 27 at the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club in Wellington to learn more about the organization’s new endowment fund at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties.

The endowment is a permanent, self-sustaining source of money that will support the nonprofit’s services forever.

“Our endowment fund will ensure that we will always be able to assist the children in Palm Beach County who need us most,” President and CEO Jaene Miranda said. “We chose to partner with the Community Foundation on this initiative because of their investment expertise and community leadership. We hope that

our supporters will help us grow this endowment so that we can continue to do more in the future.”

Endowment funds provide a stable, predictable source of income for nonprofit organizations and are a testament to the organization’s plan to sustain its future. The Community Foundation manages these funds, and, like a community savings account, this permanent pool of assets generates income and grows over time.

Some of the guests attending were Brad Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation; Doug Stockham, Community Foundation board member; Helen Andrews; Pete Calhoun; Julie and John Kime; and Robert Dunkin, foundation chairman of the Boys & Girls Clubs.

After the luncheon, guests took a tour of the Wellington facility.

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment.

The clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone — they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth.

The 13 clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 6,000 children. To learn more, visit www.bgcpbc.org or call (561) 6833287.

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Patient Day At HealthSource Will Benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach On Saturday, May 9, HealthSource Chiropractic Progressive Rehab & Wellness will host a community/patient appreciation day to honor the patients of the clinic and thank the community.

The event will include free health checks in exchange for donations to the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach program.

Throughout the day, there will be tours of the facility, educational programs and festive activities for all ages, raffles, massages and adjustments. The event is open to the public. The office is at 125 S. State Road 7, Suite 103, in Royal Palm Beach.

The goal of the patient appreciation day is to encourage residents

and patients to visit the local HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab clinic and to participate in fun activities that highlight how chiropractic can be beneficial to health and wellness.

Also that day, the clinic will introduce a new associate doctor to the community, Dr. Shannon Turek.

All this will be provided for free with a care package for the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach program or a monetary donation.

HealthSource Chiropractic is the world’s largest and fastest-growing chiropractic franchise, with more than 370 clinics nationwide. The offices provides exceptional care to every patient who suffers from

injuries such as back and neck pain, leg pain, arm pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, shoulder pain and fibromyalgia through a unique combination approach called progressive rehab.

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BJ’s Feeding Communities Program Achieves Major Donation Milestone BJ’s Wholesale Club recently announced that its Feeding Communities program achieved a major giving milestone, as 30 million pounds of nutritious food has been donated to local Feeding America food banks since its launch in November 2011.

That 30 million pounds of food equals 25 million meals to help individuals and families struggling with hunger. Of that total, 160,906 pounds and 134,089 meals were donated to Feeding South Florida from the Boynton Beach and Royal Palm Beach BJ’s locations.

According to Feeding America, one in six people in the United States struggles with hunger despite the fact that there is enough food to feed everyone in need. As hunger exists in each community across the country, BJ’s looked to expand its partnership with Feeding America and its network of food banks and member agencies.

Through the establishment of BJ’s Feeding Communities program, this company-wide effort works to provide fresh produce, baked goods, frozen meats and fish, and dairy to help support 45 Feeding America member food banks in BJ’s 15-state footprint.

Vanessa Brito, Laurie Dominy and Anthony Bongelli of BJ’s with Kevin Burgess of the Soup Kitchen, a local Feeding America affiliate.

“At BJ’s Wholesale Club, what is not sold is shared,” said Laura Sen, president and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We are deeply committed to help solve hunger, and the ongoing efforts under BJ’s Feeding Communities program ensure that healthy food can reach the people who need it most.”

Nancy Curby, vice president of corporate partnerships for Feeding America, is proud of the partnership with BJ’s.

“It’s because of the dedication of partners like BJ’s Wholesale Club that Feeding America is able to continue to provide nutrient-rich food to the more than 46 million Americans who rely on our network’s support,” she said.

Headquartered in Westborough, Mass., BJ’s is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company has 207 clubs in 15 states. For more info., visit www.bjs.com.

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State Approves New Nursing Program At NRI Institute In RPB

The Royal Palm Beach-based NRI Institute of Health Sciences will begin offering an associate of science degree in nursing beginning May 11. The program has been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and the Commission on Independent Education.

The registered nurse program will feature two tracks — one for those who are already licensed practical nurses (LPN-ASN Program, Bridge Program), and a separate track for candidates who just graduated from high school, got their GED certificate or are switching careers and want to pursue a nursing education (traditional or generic RN program).

“We are now accepting applications for both nursing tracks,” said Elizabeth Stolkowski, director of nursing programs at NRI. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median salary for registered nurses was over $65,000 across the country. NRI Institute graduates are eligible to sit for the Nursing Council Licensure Exam for licensure as an RN in all 50 states and all U.S. territories.

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NRI’s philosophy is to have small classes, and Stolkowski said that the RN program will also have small class sizes, enabling a personalized educational experience. Stolkowski believes that this results in better student success in the classroom and translates to higher state exam passing rates.

The LPN-ASN advanced track program takes less than a year to complete, while the traditional/ generic ASN track takes 18 months.

NRI will continue its Licensed Practical Nursing Program and HHA program.

According to a recent survey by the Florida Center for Nursing, Florida is already starting to see the expected nationwide nurse shortage, with roughly 9,000 positions open statewide and an estimated 50,000 nurses needed to prevent a shortage from happening in Florida by 2020.

NRI is located at 500 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Palm Plaza. Information and applications can be obtained by calling (561) 6885112. For more info., visit www. thenriinstitute.com.

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Bootz Culture Camp, a fun art studio, offers an engaging summer camp for ages 5 to 13. In the studio, students get to explore a variety of cultures through the arts. The focus shifts to a different region every two weeks. However, each day brings new artmaking activities of the culture being explored. The artwork then becomes a souvenir.

Campers also play games, learn dances, taste foods, listen to music, play instruments and more from that culture. Register at www.bootzculturecamp.com. Space is limited.

Breakers West Summer Sports Camp is calling all campers for a summer of fun.

Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids ages 5 to 14 will find fun at Breakers West Country Club. Enjoy daily golf, tennis and swimming instruction; wildlife demonstrations; magic shows; arts & crafts; cookouts; Family Activity Center fun and more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8 through Aug. 21 (excluding June 29 to July 3). Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special keepsake camp essentials bag. After-care is also available. To register for camp, call (561) 422-4915.

Camp Cambridge in Wellington offers programs for children from two years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp will be offered at Cambridge Schools, which is located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013.

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.

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Horsey & Artsy Camp at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary teaches children to be independent. They learn to take care of their tack, along with animal grooming. The camp offers horseback riding, hunt seat, dressage, trail and vaulting lessons. All kids will have supervision at all times, with no more than 10 campers at a time. After riding, campers may swim in the crystal-clear pool or clean lake with filters and floats, then start on weekly art projects with qualified art instructors. Good Earth Farm is located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, visit www.goodearthfarm.info or call (561) 792-2666.

Mad Science Summer Camps are full of fun and excitement. Kids can enjoy week-long science camps, sparking their imaginative learning while school is out. Campers will become junior scientists for the week, having the opportunity to experience real, live science by building bridges, solving mysteries, dissecting owl pellets, flinging catapults, making solar nachos, launching rockets, building robots and many other stellar experiments. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects and will take at least one project home every day. Mad Science offers its unique summer science camp for rising first through sixth graders at Greenacres Christian Academy on the following weeks: July 6-10 (Rocketry/Robotic Combo), July 20-24 (Science in Motion) and July 27-31 (Spy Academy). Choose one themed week or choose them all. All camps run weekly, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other locations around Palm Beach County are available. To register, or for more information, visit www. madsciencepb.com or call (561) 747-3033. Mad Science is also available for awesome birthday parties at your location or in its Jupiter lab, and can provide classrooms and businesses with “we come to you” field trips and stage shows.

Wellington Children’s Theatre will present its annual Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 6 to 16. Two sessions of camp include Summer Spotlight: The Best of Broadway, “Glee style” June 8-19 and Summer Stage June 22-July 10 with a full musical theater production. Camp includes daily classes in acting, voice, dance, art, and electives in theatre, creative and performing arts. An ice cream treat is served each afternoon. Aftercare available is available. Wellington Children’s Theatre is located at 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A23, Wellington. For more info., call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.

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Fourth Straight District Title For WHS Boys Lacrosse

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys lacrosse team traveled to American Heritage Delray to play the Stallions in the District 22 finals on Thursday, April 9, coming away with a 12-8 victory to claim the Wolverines’ fourth consecutive district title.

“This win is important; we played, in our minds, a tough schedule to be competitors,” WHS coach Joe Calby said. “Winning districts meant a lot to everything we do.”

The Wolverines had to get by Park Vista High School in the first round of the playoffs and handily defeated the Cobras 19-4. The win propelled them into the final match against Heritage. The two had battled earlier in the season, with Wellington losing by one goal, 7-6. Heritage defeated Palm Beach Central High School in its semifinal match.

The Wolverines started on all cylinders and jumped out to a 6-1 lead to close out the first quarter.

Patrick Oporto earned a hat trick at the close of the quarter. The Stallions rallied back and grabbed four goals in the second quarter, but Wellington was able to respond offensively, controlling the ball and scoring two more goals to close out the first half 8-5.

The Wolverines racked up two more goals from Logan Rogers and Nestor Abad to start the second half, giving Wellington a comfortable 10-5 lead. Near the end of the third quarter, the Stallions pressured the Wellington defense relentlessly but could not find the back of the net.

The Wolverine defense would bend but not break.

Heritage found life in the fourth quarter, driving in three goals, but it was too little, too late. Wellington

Logan Rogers takes a shot on goal for the Wolverines early in the first quarter.

The 2015 District 22 champions, the Wellington Wolverines. would respond again with goals of its own from Jeffrey Goldman and Ryan Blum to extend the Wolverine lead to 12-8 and pave the way to the team’s fourth consecutive title.

“We came out to control the first five minutes of the game, get some goals, and try to control the tempo of the game,” Calby said. “We kept changing the tempo on defense, and our three poles played lights-out tonight.”

Eight different players scored for the Wolverines. Oporto tallied four goals and an assist. Rogers scored two goals and had an assist. Abad and Blum each had a goal, as did Jeffrey and Michael Goldman. Tyler Etten and Jacob Sebrell each scored a goal.

Wellington hosts Oxbridge Academy in the first-round championship play-in game on Friday, April 17.

Patrick Oporto scores one of his four goals on the night for the Wellington Wolverines.

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Seminole Ridge Boys Volleyball Team Falls To Park Vista

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, April 8, the Seminole Ridge High School boys volleyball team hosted Park Vista High School in a non-district match-up and fell to the Cobras in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-13).

The Hawks (1-5) were slow starting and didn’t score a point in the first set until Park Vista was able to fire off a 16-point run.

Seminole Ridge managed to grab a few more scores to close the gap, but the Cobras took the first set 25-8 in convincing fashion.

The second set kicked off a different beginning, as the Hawks took an early 2-0 lead, but that lead was brief. Both teams traded the lead through the entire set, and the Hawks battled back but could not contain the Park Vista attack, and the Hawk players watched the second set slip through their hands, 25-16.

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Hawk Ricky Buoni drops down to keep the ball in play against the Cobras.

Hunter Jones and Alejandro Mejia try to block the ball.

Dakota Sweatt leaps up to drive the ball over the net for Seminole Ridge.

James Parson spikes the ball over the net for the Hawks.

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State place winners were: State Champ, Donovan Ortiz, Schoolboy 105; State Champ, Elroy Taylor, Cadet 182; Second Place, Maddox Weber, Novice 95; Third Place, Chakiris Townsend, Novice 70; Third Place, Jacob Treanor, JV 152; Third Place, Robert Kessler, JV 170; Third Place, Cameryn Townsend JV 120; Third Place, Ryan Feinberg, Rookie Schoolboy 105; Fifth Place, Gian Ortiz, Intermediate 55; Fifth Place, Steele Holman, JV 170; Sixth Place, Robert Saldarriaga, JV 120; and Sixth Place, Tyler Gray, Rookie Bantam 50.

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U13 BOYS TRAVEL TO SOUTH CAROLINA The 12U South Florida Hitmen baseball team from Royal Palm Beach have earned a bid to the 2015 USSSA Wilson Demarini Elite 32 World Series. At a recent tournament in Vero Beach, the Hitmen had a tournament best 5-1 record at the USSSA Super NIT, which was enough to qualify the team for the Elite 32 event. The top 32 Elite teams in the country will compete July 25 to Aug. 2 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World for the title of “2015 Elite World Series Champion.” The top four teams will move on to play in the 2015 National Youth Championships in August. Shown here are (L-R) coach Blake Kendall, Kyle Barnowski, Malachi Smart, Blake Kendall Jr., Cameron Smith, Matthew Horton, coach Jim Marsh, Chandler Marsh, Austin Tonks, Jackson Hugus, Joey Guelli, head coach Jason Hugus and Jacoby Long (front).

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The U13 boys team from the Wellington Soccer Club recently traveled to South Carolina to compete in the Region Premier League Tournament against 24 teams from six different states.

The Wellington team finished 2-1, placing sixth. This tournament ended league play for the Region Premier League. The team’s performance qualified them to play in the league again next year. The team thanks those who helped make the South Carolina trip possible, including Hoover Architectural Products and Mednaph PA.

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continued from page 23 the first time I’ve ever shot a video with an animal. This is not the usual run-of-the-mill doings. Horses have definite personalities. They do what they want, and they don’t always take direction. We’re very intrigued with the horse community.”

Caroline sat bareback on Vade-Mecum Intergro, who was

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SPORTS & RECREATION wonderfully patient but could stand perfectly still for only so long. They had borrowed the 13-year-old gray Lusitano gelding for the shoot, because Caroline had recently sold her regular mount, Her Highness O. Caroline and Her Highness, a black Hanoverian 12-year-old mare, began their international Grand Prix career a year ago, earning a place on the U.S. long listed squad to go to Europe six months later, the youngest rider in the group, hoping to be on the World Equestrian Games team and a prime prospect for the

Musician DSharp plays in the background.

2016 Olympics. “The sale was bittersweet,” Caroline said, “one of the toughest moments of my life, saying goodbye to a horse I’d had for five and a half years. We had an incredible journey.”

Finally, the shot got lined up, the lights were right, the horse was in frame, Malkio yelled, “Action,” and for the next five minutes, DSharp played the violin while Caroline sat on her gray. Then it was on to the next shot.

“I first got involved with DSharp a while ago,” Caroline said. “I watched some of his YouTube videos, and he blew me away. His passion and love of music is really special. I contacted him through Facebook, and we decided it would be fun to do something together.

He actually put together a whole musical piece for me to use for a freestyle with Her Highness, but then I sold her.”

There was a pause of sadness at the memory, then she continued.

“But we still wanted to collaborate on something unique. I think it’ll be new and different, a fusion of opposites, and a great opportunity,” Caroline said.

DSharp was equally intrigued.

“It’s great to be here, a good vibe, an easy work environment,” he said.

“Working with the horses is pretty interesting. Some of them like the

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music, and some have to get used to it. It’s a different way to communicate with them.”

Choosing the right music is key.

“I chose the music by looking at the charts to see what’s most popular, something a lot of people would like, and also, something that will work well with the horse and the scenery,” he explained. “I decided to do my own rendition of Taylor Swift’s ‘Style.’”

The finished video will be available in the near future at www.you tube.com/user/IAmDSharp.

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Caroline Roffman aboard a beautiful gray Lusitano gelding.

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continued from page 31 third set to gain momentum and take the match into a fourth set, but Park Vista jumped out in control early. Seminole Ridge, again not going down without a fight, closed the gap to within nine, 19-10, but could not rally enough and fell in the third 25-13.

Seminole Ridge is 1-5 on the season, and played games against Jupiter High School, the Oxbridge Academy and William T. Dwyer High School this week, but results were not available by press time.

Libero David Lopez keeps the ball alive for the Hawks.

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Saturday, April 18 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward at Pete’s Place. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, April 18. Call (561) 233-2256 or visit www.pbcgov.com for info.

• The Children’s Home Society of Florida will host its “For the Love of Children” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18 with registration starting at 6:30 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park. Visit www.chs5k. org for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Butterfly Fest on Saturday, April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Celebrate butterflies with fun and educational activities throughout the garden. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• Wellington will take part in the “Great American Cleanup” on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon in the 12th Fairway/White Pine community and along Wellington Trace. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. to sign in.

RSVP to Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Craft of Writing” for adults Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. as part of the Royal Palm Beach Critique Group’s workshop series on developing writing skills for character development. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for all ages Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Tour the deer and raptor compounds and see the animals up close. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Teeny Tiny Sensory Art: Puffy Paints!” for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Little ones can strengthen their eye-hand coordination, as well as their fine and gross motor skills, by engaging in a multi-sensory art activity. Materials will be provided. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Oasis Compassion Agency will host its 12th annual Follow Your Dreams Women’s Luncheon on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Springs Country Club in Boynton Beach. Call (561) 967-4066 or visit www.oasiscompassion.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, April 18 at 2:15 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instrument. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. Meet fellow

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• Opera Fusion will present “The Sopranos” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) as a fundraiser for Save a Pet Florida.

Admission is $25 at the door. To learn more, visit www.operafusion.org.

Sunday, April 19 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host a Boardwalk Stroll at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Sunday, April 19 at 7 a.m. Visit www.loxfltrail. org for more info.

• Temple Beth Torah in Wellington will host the Bloodmobile during its Mitzvah Day on Sunday, April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.templebethtorah.net for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket. com or call (561) 792-9260.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature “Orchid Care 101: Repotting Your Orchid” on Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid up to 6 inches to be evaluated and repotted or mounted. There will be demonstrations of various techniques.

Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will conclude the 2015 polo season on Sunday, April 19 with the finals of the 26-goal U.S. Open Polo Championship. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• The Orchid City Brass Band, South Florida’s British-style brass band, will present Spirit of Brass on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. in the DeSantis Family Chapel on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.orchidcitybrass.org for more info.

• Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration will be Sunday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Monday, April 20 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Let’s Play Internet Safety Jeopardy!” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Test your knowledge about Internet safety while playing an entertaining game of Jeopardy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Pajamarama Story Time: Rhyme Time!” for ages 3 to 6 and siblings Mon-

day, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to classic stories, songs and poems that make rhyming fun. Make a fun craft to bring home and wear your favorite PJs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, April 21 • Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) Computer Specialist Alexandra Hricik will discuss a plan of action for purchasing a computer, and will break down the process into easy steps Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Some computer experience is necessary. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host eBay Basics for Adults on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Learn how to open an eBay seller account, create listings, set prices, monitor listings and complete transactions. Also learn about opening and using a PayPal account for online payments. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Stay Safe Online: Internet Safety Bingo” for ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Internet Safety Awareness Week and learn about being safe online through fun and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Trash to Treasure: Recycled Art” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m. Create something new using upcycled materials. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. Get constructive feedback in an informal roundtable discussion.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, April 22 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card, and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 5 and under Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold for adults Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Join a Latin-inspired dance fitness class and mix fun moves to burn calories.

Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, April 23 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Credit & Debt Management on Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Discover the signs of out-of-control debt, the real cost of credit and what you can do about it, with Maisielin Ross from the Palm Beach County Extension Service.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Gre-

The Town-Crier enacres) will hold its Yom Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. There will be a special showing of the award-winning Israeli film Sallah, starring Chaim Topol. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “So, You Want to be an American Girl?” for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m. Do you love the American Girl series? Celebrate them by creating your own doll using recycled materials. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, April 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay will address the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday April 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Don Ramon Restaurant (7101 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). Call (561)889-6527 for more info.

• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a combined classroom and road course for motorcycles required for a motorcycle endorsement from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 10 to 17 on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza. Play theater games and work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Florida Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge of Florida’s history, geography, culture and more.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Friday, April 24 • The 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals will take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. The national finals will feature approximately 500 of the nation’s best middle and high school equestrian athletes. For more info., visit www.rideiea.org.

• Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the first female president of Alabama State University, will be the featured speaker at the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s annual Stand Against Racism Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at 11:45 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or e-mail ajsamiljan@aol. com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry for the Younger Crowd for ages 3 to 5 on Friday, April 24 at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy readings of poetry written specifically for younger children. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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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

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

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. #2012-252779

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

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

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

LOCKSMITH C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

NEW FLOORING BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

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. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER— Armerique Photography specializes in maternity,newborn and family portraits. (954) 802-7886. www.armeriquephotography.com.Find us on Facebook and get special offers.

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

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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

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

EMPLOYMENT BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours.

Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS WANTED — Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, and Lake Worth Area. Early Morning hours.

901. Sansbuary Way, West Palm Beach.

Valid Drivers License. 561-904-2600.

FAST GROWING LAWN CARE COMPANY — hiring experienced professional for lawn maintenance. Clean DL is a plus. Call Mr. Green 561-644-8780.

Drivers: New Pay!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - GREENACRES

LOXAHATCHEE

ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month.

Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

SALE THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH 8am - 4pm — Clothes, household goods, and more. 18682 47ct. Loxahatchee.

FOR SALE OUT OF AREA

WELLINGTON

LAKE WEIR NEAR OCALA, FL — 89 Acres Large Lakefront home, apartment and caretaker residence, citrus, pasture and over 1/2 mile of Pristine lake frontage. All details. www.maryadsit.com Mary L. Adsit, Realtor 863-285-7118

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Consistent Freight, Great MIles

FOR SALE - SOUTH CAROLINA

on This Regional Account, Werner

PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN LANDRUM, SOUTH CAROLINA — On Interstate 26, 10 Miles from Tryon International Equestrian Center. 38 Acres +/- with water/sewage. $150,000.00 per acres.

Call 910-231-4030 828-447-2115 R. Clark.

Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

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FOR SALE

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

UNIVERSAL WORKOUT GYM — for $225.00 or best offer please call 561-670-3192 after 4:00 p.m.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

64” MITSUBISHI SMART TV — with table like new, downsizing, $500. Call 561-793-1124

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

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228.

587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

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

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper.

Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience.

No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

GARAGE SALES

WELLINGTON SHORES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY APRIL 25, 8 AM - 11 AM 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 Lakes Drive.

ROYAL PALM BEACH SALE THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH 7am - 1pm— Household items, books, toysl, computer and clothes. 11383 56th Place North.

The Town-Crier Newspaper is looking for a community photographer to chronicle local events and happenings in and around the Western Communities. May include some weekends. This is an entry level position. Applicants must have transportation and their own digital camera.

For more information, e-mail: news@gotowncrier.com or call (561) 793-7606 and ask for Dawn Rivera, General Manager

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