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Equestrian Committee Sets Conditions For Bed And Breakfasts

ITID Awards Bid For Acreage Community Park’s Expansion

Spring Fair A Fun Time For Kids At St. Peter’s Church In Wellington

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved Rosso Site Development’s low bid of almost $3.4 million for the long-planned Acreage Community Park expansion, subject to hiring subcontractors directly for the buildings in order to save money.

At their previous meeting, supervisors concerned about the cost had directed project engineer Gene Schriner to look for ways to save money on the project.

Schriner said he had met with Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins at ITID President Carol Jacobs’ recommendation to research cost-saving methods.

“We discussed this project and some other ways he bid jobs,” Schriner said. “They preclude contractors from issuing a bond if it’s under $200,000, and that saves roughly 3 to 4 percent.”

He gave the board some options.

“We have a conventional GC [general contractor] option, which we did. That’s the bid we put out.

The GC runs the whole job. It’s a large project with 12 categories,” Schriner said. “What I mean by that, you have site preparation, site creating, sanitary sewer, potable

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Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended bed-and-breakfast zoning text amendments last week that reduce requirements and allow conditional approval rather than annual approval of a special permit. Page 3

VIPs gather at Yesteryear Village for a ribbon cutting to mark the attraction’s year-round opening.

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The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center hosted its 29th annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 16. There were vendors, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and games, as well as performances by local dance and martial arts companies.

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Palm Beach Central High School Hosts Relay For Life Event

The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay For Life was held Saturday, April 16 at the Palm Beach Central High School football field. The funfilled day supported cancer survivors, caregivers and friends.

There were survivor stories and numerous fundraising tents to help collect money to find a cure for cancer. Page 9

OPINION Time To Move On From Contentious Elections

The decisions made at the local level are decided based on what community leaders believe to be in the best interest of their neighbors. These local governmental entities are directly accountable to the people in a way that federal officials can never truly be. That is why it is vital for the residents of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves to put aisde hurt feelings from last month’s elections, so we can all move on together in the best interest of the communities. Page 4

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S.F. Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village Now Open Year-Round

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report History is alive and thriving at Yesteryear Village, a living history park located at the South Florida Fairgrounds. On Friday, April 15, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the extended hours for the 10-acre facility that is now open yearround on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We’re here today, very excited at Yesteryear Village, not just to activate it but to populate it,” South Florida Fair Chair Jack Frost said. “To populate it with some outstanding and incredible volunteers who will give people the opportunity to immerse themselves in the village and what life was like at that time.”

Frost recognized fair supporters and community leaders, including County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, former Pahokee Mayor Colin Walkes, Palm Beach County School Board Member Chuck Shaw and Kelley Burke, representing County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay.

Burke read a note from McKinlay, who could not attend the ceremony.

“I commend you, the board of

trustees and all the volunteers, who have scouted Florida for authentic buildings, transported them and restored the structures from days gone by,” McKinlay wrote. “This living history community is a unique opportunity to experience life in old Florida. Students, seniors and everyone in between can walk through history and interact with ambassadors who tell stories of old days.”

Twenty years ago, Burke was working at the fairgrounds doing public relations. She was glad to be back and see how things have grown.

“It’s amazing how it’s taken off,” Burke said, especially thanking the volunteers. “It’s amazing how it’s really family, and that’s the best thing about the fair, it’s family.”

Glenn Jergensen, executive director of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council, said he is proud of the history at Yesteryear Village. Every year, 6.9 million visitors come to Palm Beach County, with a $7.5 billion economic impact.

“We know that tourism is very important, but agriculture, and our history, is also very important.

To bring those two organizations

together, and those two industries together, Palm Beach County really will continue to thrive,” he said. “Thank you for opening up Yesteryear Village year-round for everyone to see.”

Rena Blades, president and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, asked attendees to close their eyes and imagine a relaxing beach scene, where it’s possible to see a Broadway show one night, look at amazing paintings, view an exhibition about early Florida, look over the Intracoastal and experience Shakespeare.

“You don’t have to get on a boat or a plane. It’s all right here.

And today, we’re welcoming the newest daily expansion into those kinds of experiences,” she said.

“The Cultural Council is proud to support Yesteryear Village in a lot of ways, such as promoting it, but we also gave a grant to this very smart staff and board a couple of years ago to do some planning.”

That planning, she said, brought experts who suggested being open more regularly, which is what was being celebrated last Friday.

“We know that our past makes us respect our present and make better plans for our future,” Blades See YESTERYEAR, page 18

Siskind Ready To Get To Work On The Wellington Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Newly appointed Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind is preparing for her first council meeting on Tuesday, April 26.

She has also been busy doing the necessary paperwork required once she was named last week to fill Seat 2, left vacant when Mayor Anne Gerwig was elected to her current position.

A member of the village’s Education Committee and active with the PTA and the Junior League, Siskind said it was not a complete surprise to be selected from 30 applicants for the post.

“Obviously, I didn’t know if they would select me, but I definitely saw my experience as a natural fit, so it didn’t totally surprise me,” she told the TownCrier on Tuesday. “With as many qualified candidates as there were, I was very honored, and pleasantly surprised in that way.”

Siskind was appointed to the Education Committee last year by Councilman John McGovern, who is a product of the village’s public schools and has said that he wants to remain focused on education as one of the desirable aspects of the village.

“Education is definitely one of the most important aspects,” Siskind said. “It’s one of the reasons parents choose to live here and raise their children, which benefits the community all the more. Our schools have high parent involvement, and that shows in the excellent schools we have.”

Siskind has an MBA from Pepperdine University in California and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. She is president of the Binks Forest Elementary School PTA and vice president of the Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA, where she conducts leadership training.

Serving in volunteer positions

water, drainage — and all require a different discipline, which may require different subs.”

He explained that each subcontractor has a markup with a general contractor.

“You’re paying for bonds, you’re paying for markups,” Schriner said. “Your other option is for you to be the GC.” He compared the options to building a house where the homebuilder hires a contractor to do all the work or hires subcontractors separately to do portions of the work.

“The price will be a little higher than if you, as a homebuilder, actually sub out the plumbing and the roof trusses,” he said.

Schriner said he had separated the bid into 12 categories. Looking at them, he saw a way to save some money. “I’ve talked with some contractors,” he said. “On the buildings, I know right off the bat we can save $250,000.”

He said the only redesign from the original plan would be for bathrooms, which Jacobs had recommended a cost reduction by having the women’s and men’s facilities back-to-back rather than separate.

“If I look at all the other catSee ITID PARK, page 18

OKEEHEELEE EARTH DAY

The Okeeheelee Nature Center held its annual Earth Day event Saturday, April 16 with face painting, craft projects, animal releases, animal shows, a trail with multiple stops, vendors and more. Shown here, Shelby Proie of the South Florida Wildlife Center releases a white ibis. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17

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Minto’s Westlake Plans Incorporation

Tanya Siskind most recently, Siskind left the business world as an executive placement consultant years ago to raise her three children.

“I haven’t had a paid position for a long time,” she said. “I did recruiting for a company called Stanton Chase International after See SISKIND, page 4

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Westlake, Minto Communities’ planned 3,800-acre development along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, could become the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County.

Westlake is the current name given to the controversial Minto West project approved by the county in 2014 to develop the land formerly known as CalleryJudge Grove. The master-planned community was approved for up to 4,500 homes and 2.2 million square feet of commercial space.

On Tuesday, Minto issued a news release announcing that the five qualified electors of the Seminole Improvement District, domi-

nated by the planned community of Westlake, have petitioned the state to convert the special district into a municipality.

A state statute enacted in 2015 enables the electors of a special district to initiate conversion to a municipality. Among the requirements are that 40 percent of the qualified electors of the district sign the petition for incorporation.

“While it’s common for a project of this size and scope to incorporate after development is completed, we feel that by residents exercising this option from the very beginning, it gives residents greater control of their future vision for the community,” See WESTLAKE, page 7

Gerwig Talks Wellington’s Future At Chamber Lunch

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig at Wednesday’s chamber lunch.

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted newly elected Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig as guest speaker at its luncheon Wednesday, April 20 at the Wanderers Club.

“It really is such a privilege to be here and speak to you as your mayor,” Gerwig said. “I’ve sat through a few of these addresses, and they’ve always been very good. What I didn’t know is that the staff really does help us prepare for this.”

Wellington recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of incorporation, reaching the status of fifthlargest municipality in Palm Beach County, with a population of more than 60,000 full-time residents, Gerwig noted.

Wellington’s mission statement includes providing high-quality services that create economic,

environmental and social sustainability for residents to have a great hometown with great neighborhoods, schools and parks.

The government, Gerwig explained, is a council/manager form of government where the village manager acts as a CEO, with the mayor and council acting as the board of directors, establishing procedures that the staff carries out. The village manager and village attorney are the only two employees hired directly by the council.

The newly seated council, Gerwig said, is young. In fact, she is the oldest at 52. Being on the council, she explained, is a major commitment.

“Nobody does this for the money. We really don’t. It’s really done by people who care about their community,” Gerwig said.

“I certainly didn’t do it for the $42 bonus.”

Council members are paid $800 a month, and the mayor receives an additional $42.

The economy has been improving, she said, reporting that the village is on firm financial ground, with a balanced 2016 budget of $85.45 million, an increase of $8.5 million from last year, and an unchanged tax rate of $2.45 per $1,000 in assessed value.

The village is using tax money to invest in its neighborhoods, through projects such as the 120th Avenue South paving and improvements, a school crossing at Lake Worth Road and 120th Avenue, the Aero Club pathway, sidewalks on Huntington Drive, a village-wide traffic-calming pilot program and the realignment of Pierson Road.

Wellington also recently opened the new Wellington Tennis Center, and the new Wellington CommuSee GERWIG, page 4

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New Commission On Ethics Director Speaks To Groves Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Mark Bannon, the new executive director of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, introduced himself to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday.

He also introduced Gina Levesque, intake and compliance manager for the office, who lives in The Acreage and will be the town’s liaison.

Bannon noted that he has met some of the council members previously, since he worked with the agency for more than five years before taking over as executive director.

“I wanted to come out and introduce Gina and myself for two reasons,” Bannon said. “First of all, we often get confused with the Inspector General’s Office, and the reason that we do is we’re not out in the community enough

meeting people, so that’s going to stop.”

He has assigned three staff members to be liaisons to the 38 municipalities.

“Gina is yours,” he said. “It doesn’t mean you need to call her if you need something, it just means that whoever you call, it will be her responsibility to make sure you get whatever you need.”

Bannon noted the differences between the two county oversight offices.

“I have all the respect in the world for the inspector general and his staff, but we are not them,” he said. “We have a different function. We are an independent agency, and we want people to understand that we have a different function.”

Bannon said many people refer to his office as the “ethics police.”

“I spent 25 years with the sheriff’s office, so I do understand that

concept, but we’re not the ethics police exclusively,” he said. “Do we do investigations of ethics violations? Certainly, but it’s not among the most important things we do, because prevention is the key in all of this. The reason that the Code of Ethics was passed was not to do investigations and play ‘gotcha.’ It was so that all of us would adapt our behavior to this code. That’s why I’ve been out here several times doing training. That’s why we take this so personally.”

Bannon said that the vast majority of violations his office has found were inadvertent or unintentional, or a misunderstanding of the code. He said that the Code of Ethics gives his office the responsibility of training elected officials and staff.

“When you need us to train you, we’re happy to come out here,” he said.

Bannon’s office also writes advisory opinions.

“One of the things we like to say in our office, and it’s on all of our pens, is ‘ask before you act,’” he said. “Once you have done something that may or may not be in violation of the Code of Ethics, it’s an investigation that transpires, but if you let us know ahead of time what you need to do or plan to do, we have almost 400 advisory opinions we have written in five and a half years, and if we can’t find one that fits your circumstances, we will write another one. It gives us an opportunity to guide you, and that way we don’t have the issues.”

Bannon added that his office is financed through ad valorem taxes, so the service is already paid for.

“You’ll never get a bill from us,” he said. “You’re already paying that bill. When you have

a service that you have to pay for and you don’t utilize it enough, it’s not efficient for you, so by all means, call us when you need us, because that’s why we’re here.”

In other business, the council redefined some responsibilities and named members to the Planning & Zoning Board, the Finance Advisory & Audit Committee (FAAC) and the Roadway, Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee (RETGAC).

For Planning & Zoning: Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené named Keith Harris, Councilman Ron Jarriel named Grace Joyce, Mayor Dave Browning named Dennis Lipp, Councilman Ryan Liang named Veronica Close and Councilman Todd McLendon named William Hyslop.

For the FAAC: Goltzené named Anita King, Jarriel named Bruce Cunningham, Browning named Ken Johnson, McLendon named

Ken Bell and Liang did not make an appointment. The council also removed the responsibility of the FAAC to work with the independent auditor annually, and decided that it would meet quarterly or more often at the council’s or manager’s request, rather than monthly.

For the RETGAC: Goltzené named Jojo Ceciliano, Jarriel named Nina Corning, Browning named Dr. Bill Louda, Liang named Katie Davis and McLendon named Thais Gonzalez. Despite making the appointments, the council tabled the responsibilities of the RETGAC until conflicts with the comprehensive plan and the ordinance creating the committee could be resolved.

Finally, the council approved the re-creation of a Uniform Land Use & Development Committee to meet as needed, but did not name members.

Equestrian Committee Sets Conditions For Bed And Breakfasts

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended bed-and-breakfast zoning text amendments last week that reduce requirements and allow conditional approval rather than annual approval of a special permit.

Bed and breakfasts are currently permitted as special uses in residential zoning districts and certain land use categories of multiple-use planned development districts. In the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EZOD), they are permitted only as conditional uses outside of commercial areas. However, while allowed, there are currently no approved bed and breakfasts in the village.

The amendments discussed at the April 13 meeting were villagewide, including the equestrian area, allowing alterations to the exterior of the structure required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, limited signage, public water and wastewater connections, and additional parking.

Long-term rentals will not be permitted. The owner or owner’s family must reside onsite fulltime.

According to the staff report, the proposed changes include increased occupancy from five to eight rooms and a decreased

lot size from 3 to 2 acres. Only permanent stables or barns would be permitted. The current requirement that bed and breakfasts not be alongside one another would be eliminated.

Current regulations do not allow exterior alterations, meal service, guest registration or outdoor advertising, and require annual renewal of the permit.

Changing the approval process from a special-use to a conditional-use permit would require Wellington Village Council review and approval of any proposed bed-and-breakfast establishment.

This would mean a more extensive review process, but eliminate the need to renew the permit annually.

Current regulations allow only alterations necessary to assure safety or enhance compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed change would add text allowing for modifications necessary for ADA compliance.

The regulations for outdoor advertising allow a variance to be granted for a small sign. The proposed changes would allow for a sign and are specific regarding the maximum size and copy.

Additional proposed regulations address the minimum lot size, the maximum number of

bedrooms, water and sewer connections, the renting of units and parking requirements.

The proposed minimum lot size of 2 acres combined with a fivebedroom maximum would control the intensity of use for bedand-breakfast establishments.

There are few residential lots outside the EOZD that are at least 2 acres. However, this minimum requirement should be sufficient to support a maximum of five guest rooms. Staff recommended that all bed and breakfasts should connect to public water and sewer systems. Proposed private well and septic/drainfield systems would be reviewed by the village engineer. A prohibition on rental dwelling units within bed and breakfasts is also part of the proposal.

Parking is not currently addressed in the regulations, but the proposed one space per guest bedroom is consistent with similar use types in Wellington, according to the staff report.

The maximum number of rooms is proposed to increase from five to eight bedrooms for properties in the EOZD. Properties in the EOZD are generally larger and would be able to support more guest rooms. For the larger lots, eight guest rooms would enable a property to be

a more economically feasible option, compared with only five rooms.

Current regulations require principal and secondary vehicular access for patrons along a collector or arterial street. The limited number of collector or arterial streets in the EOZD and even fewer access points directly to these streets severely limits available properties. The changes propose that access for patrons be located not more than 1,320 linear feet (a quarter mile) from a collector or arterial street. Staff’s reasoning is that having bed and breakfasts close to a collector or arterial street would not be overly intrusive for a residential neighborhood.

Additionally, bed-and-breakfast establishments are required to be licensed by the state and meet all Florida building codes, fire codes and ADA regulations.

Staff recommended approval of the ordinance.

Committee Member Houston Meigs asked why a quarter-mile distance was being proposed and not greater. “Isn’t that the idea of a bed and breakfast?” Meigs asked.

Project Manager Ryan Harding said the intention was to reduce disruption in the neighborhood.

Meigs said that on his street, there could be as many as eight

bed and breakfasts if they were crowded together in that manner.

Committee Chair Linda Elie added that allowing stabling potentially added to intensity of use because it assumed equestrian use by guests and residents.

Elie asked who determines that there is no adverse effect on the neighborhood, and Harding said that would be through the site plan approval process.

Meigs added that he thought allowing up to eight bedrooms on a property deviates from the traditional perception of a bed and breakfast as a homeowner charging for the use of one or two of their bedrooms. Elie also had questions about the definition of family members who would reside at the site.

Meigs commented that there are few residences in the EOZD on the required public water and sewer system necessary to operate a bed and breakfast.

Committee members also expressed concern over having as many as eight bedrooms on two acres, and staff noted that there are other codes limiting the intensity of use. “I think eight is just too many on 2 acres,” Elie said.

Committee Member Dr. Kristy Lund said she did not like removing the requirement that bed and breakfasts not be adjacent to one

another. “I don’t know why the separation was taken out,” Lund said.

Elie was also concerned about corporate identities operating the facilities. “People do use corporations to protect themselves from liability,” she said. “It could eventually become just an investment piece of property.”

Applicant Mimi Hockman, who owns a home in Palm Beach Point, said her original intention was to renovate a barn on her property for rooms so it would still resemble a horse farm.

Committee Member Linda Smith-Faver made a motion to approve the ordinance with recommendations to add back in the separation of bed and breakfasts, further review ownership as principal family or corporation, that they be allowed within the EOZD as greater than 2 acres and less than 5 acres with five bedrooms, and eight bedrooms for more than 5 acres, and that it go through the conditional use permitting process, which goes to a public hearing and is announced to the neighborhood. The motion passed unanimously.

The proposed ordinance is to go before the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on May 4 before heading to the council on May 24.

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It’s Time To Move On From The Contentious Local Elections

With all the justifiable attention that has been given to the strange proceedings that make up the 2016 United States presidential campaigns, it may be difficult to see the forest from the trees. Specifically, that the importance of local government in the daily lives of citizens is often more vital than that of the federal government.

The decisions made at the local, municipal level are decided based on what community leaders believe to be in the best interest of their neighbors. In many cases, they have had children attend the same area schools as their constituents and attend religious services with those who voted for (or against) them. These local governmental entities are directly accountable to the people in a way that federal elected officials can never truly be.

That is why it is vital for the residents of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves to put aisde hurt feelings from last month’s elections, so we can all move on together in the best interest of the communities.

As of this week, the councils in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington now have full complements, with vacant seats left open by their respective mayoral elections filled with fresh faces. Both newly minted councilwomen arrived as compromise choices designed to bring different sides together.

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council appointed Jan Rodusky to the seat vacated when Fred Pinto was elected mayor. Rodusky, chief grants officer for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and a 20-year resident of the village, emerged as a compromise candidate after two previous selection rounds resulted in deadlocks. She

was one of 11 applicants for the appointment, and was appointed over (among others) Richard Valuntas, who lost his council seat in last month’s election in a close race against Selena Smith after six years representing Royal Palm Beach.

The Wellington Village Council added Tanya Siskind as its fifth member, after interviewing 10 applicants narrowed from a field of 30. As with Royal Palm Beach, the appointment was to fill the seat vacated by an incumbent (Anne Gerwig) who was elected mayor. Also as with Royal Palm Beach, the appointment went to a resident with years of community involvement. Siskind is a member of Wellington’s Education Committee, president of the Binks Forest Elementary School PTA and vice president of the Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA, where she conducts leadership training.

The appointments bring this year’s municipal elections to a resolution, ensuring that each community has a five-member voting representation on issues vital to its populations. However, they come a month after contentious campaigns resulted in the defeat of incumbents, and in some cases, those elections left bitter feelings among those who lost and those who are still in office but supported those who lost.

As difficult as it may be, it is crucial that these elected officials and their supporters put personal differences behind them for the greater good of the communities they serve. There are still important topics on the agendas, regardless of what happens at the county, state and federal levels this November. Petty bickering and self-serving actions will lead to more chaos and distrust among the people, and we have enough of those issues taking place at the federal level these days. We don’t need it on the local circuit.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks To Those Who Helped Save My Life

Tuesday, March 22 is a day I’ll never forget. I parked at the Publix supermarket located at Southern and Crestwood boulevards, as I planned to pick up a prescription. I walked behind my car and the one next to it when I could not continue breathing. A wonderful Publix customer saw me struggling and offered his arm to help me into the store. As soon as we got into the store, Mr. John Miller of Publix had a chair pulled over for me to sit on as he immediately asked for my license to write down my personal information. At the same time, another Publix employee called 911. Mr. Miller even asked for the names and phone numbers of family he could call, but before I could answer, the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue team was there and moved me onto a stretcher and into their ambulance. No less than four paramedics worked to get me breathing and stable before leaving for Palms West Hospital. The ER staff at the hospital was waiting and ready to take over.

I remained a patient in the hospital until Good Friday, March 25. I don’t know what triggered the very bad bronchial cough I had been experiencing and the eventual pressure it exerted on my heart, but I will always believe that I could have died were it not for the help I received from so many strangers on that day, including the kind gentleman who helped me into the store. The residents of our area can rest assured that our emergency responders and the Palms West Hospital doctors and staff are first rate. I was especially pleased to learn that more than a few of them who cared for me throughout this experience received their training

at Palm Beach State College. I retired from PBSC in 2005 and always knew the quality of the training the first responders, nurses and other healthcare personnel received there. Now I know it more personally and am even more grateful for it.

Nancy A. Buhl Wellington

Flavors 2016 A Great Success

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Flavors was once again a smashing success. We wish to thank Chairman Michael Ferreira, our host venue, our exhibitors, 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, wholesale and gourmet markets, as well as country clubs. They showcase their businesses, products, menus and exceptional service staff. This event could hot happen without their participation, and we are so grateful to each of them for joining us this year.

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

Congratulations to our winners of the evening: Chef Shannon Atkins of Grand Champions Polo Club Events & Catering for Best

Taste, and an incredible showing from three-time winner Bolay for Best Plate Presentation, Best Display and Best Dessert, as well as all our fantastic showcase vendors: Art Cellar, the Binks Forest Golf Club, Chef Donna Kokulak, CJR Fine Arts, Clothed4APurpose, Great American Cookies, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pasquale’s, Rollatini Restaurant, Romeo’s Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, Suri West, TaOne Asian Fusion, the White Elephant Bar & Grill, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market Wellington and William Wolf Pecan Bourbon. 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 is nothing less than superb. Without the exceptional generosity of Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and the logistical expertise of Vaneli Bojkova, Patti Meile, Kathleen Lewter and the exemplary event staff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, this event could not be possible. This group of consummate professionals allowed the 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 and Grand Champions Polo Club, Mike Ferreira and Chukker.TV, Stephanie Mitrione and FPL, Dr. Randy Laurich and the Wellness

Experience and Johnny Meier of My Community Pharmacy.

Thank you to our VIP table sponsors: Awesome Ray Klouda, Carolyn Luther DVM, Chukker.

TV, Coast to Coast Pharmacy, Distinctive Title, Donna Nives, Equestrian Sport Productions, Florida Interventional Pain Management, FPL, Grand Champions Polo Club, K&E Travel, Shullman Orthodontics, the Law Offices of Alec Domb, My Community Pharmacy, the Town-Crier, the Wellness Experience and the Village of Wellington.

Thank you to our fantastic celebrity judges: Mayor Anne Gerwig, Nic Roldan, Michael Stone, Roxanne Stein, Mike Ferreira, Stephanie Mitrione and Debbie Crompton. Thank you Studio 54 Band for providing exceptional entertainment all evening.

A very special thank you to our chamber ambassadors Stuart and Diann Hack, Sharon Lasko, Kathleen Williams, Jack Rosen, Jill Davidson, Jen Hernandez, Denise Carpenter and Chamber President Debbie Crompton, as well as Past President Johnny Meier for all their hard work on the event. Thank you Sheldon and Mrs. Laskin, and Karen Gorham, as well as our exceptional students from Wellington High School, Ms. Clawson’s National Honor Society students, Palm Beach Central High School, American Heritage School, Wellington Landings Middle School and Polo Park Middle School. 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 to keep it the “Signature Tasting Event” in Wellington!

For more information about

the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and upcoming chamber events, call us at (561) 792-6525.

Michela Green, Executive Director, Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Help Postal Carriers Stamp Out Hunger

Saturday, May 14 marks the 24th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger.

So, each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people who need our help.

Last year, we collected more than 71 million pounds of food nationally, feeding an estimated 30 million people. Over the course of its 23-year history, the drive has collected well over one billion pounds of food, thanks to a postal service universal delivery network

that spans the entire nation, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The need for food donations is great. Currently, 49 million Americans — one in six — are unsure where their next meal is coming from. Sixteen million are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school. And more than 5 million seniors over age 60 are food insecure, with many who live on fixed incomes often too embarrassed to ask for help.

Our food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and winter holiday seasons.

By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need.

Participating in this year’s Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, May 14 and your letter carrier will do the rest. I invite you to join in America’s great day of giving and help us in our fight to end hunger.

Starr Hunter, Letter Carrier, West Palm Beach

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continued from page 1 nity Center is projected to open in July. The village’s water treatment facility, which manages 1.6 billion gallons of wastewater per year, is also set for expansion.

In the next five years, Gerwig said that there will be a focus on water supply, flood control and water quality.

“Looking ahead, our guiding principle will be to maintain

Siskind

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continued from page 1 I got my MBA and moved back to Baltimore from Los Angeles.

I worked for them for about a year, and then I decided to do independent contracting and started my own company to have more flexibility.”

As a consultant, Siskind placed senior executives, focusing on industrial manufacturing, information technology, higher education

stable tax and assessment rates that do not track upward simply because property values climb,” she said.

Maintaining strong neighborhoods in Wellington increases the quality of life. Neighborhood walk and talks, along with neighborhood cleanups, she said, are part of the targeted efforts to help keep neighborhoods strong, along with giveaways and special events that help engage the community.

While a number of new communities will be springing up north and west of Wellington, Gerwig

does not see them as competition.

“I think the Wellington brand is so unique that I don’t think there is anything that people want, the way that they want to be a part of Wellington,” she said.

While Wellington doesn’t control its public schools directly, it does help them along, Gerwig said, noting that Wellington is the only municipality to give a $25,000 grant to its schools specifically to help low-performing students.

Many of the grants have been used for tutors and programs for these students.

“What it does is make our com-

munity that much more attractive to young families,” she said.

A review of census data projects that seniors are growing substantially. Senior programming, Gerwig said, is focusing on healthcare, financial help, housing and transportation for seniors. Several programs and grants are available to seniors, including grants to increase accessibility.

Wellington is near buildout, Gerwig said, with shifting demographics and demand patterns.

Developing broader outreach programs, she said, will help with shifting needs.

Online budget challenges, surveys, e-mails and meetings are all ways that the community can interact with the council. “We really want you to come out to every meeting,” Gerwig said.

In the next five years, Gerwig said, the village will be focusing on the Equestrian Preserve Area, neighborhood sustainability, the State Road 7 corridor, the medical arts district, golf courses, the business environment, business recruitment and more.

She noted that board and committee appointments are coming up at the next council meeting.

Anyone interested can apply online at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wellington is working to meet the needs of residents today while making responsible choices to ensure the future tomorrow, Gerwig said.

“Everyone who works in or around our village, on behalf of myself and the rest of the village council, I want to thank you for your dedicated service, and I’m certain that working together in 2016 will continue to make Wellington one of the best places to live, work and play in Florida,” Gerwig concluded.

and nonprofits. “You name it, I probably worked on it,” she said.

Siskind believes that her professional background was taken into account when the council selected her. “I have a background where I know a lot about several different industries,” she said.

With her three children now in elementary, middle and high school, Siskind said she is ready to take her life to the next level to help the broader community.

As the council’s newest member, Siskind said she has been busy meeting staff and getting settled in. “I am very excited,”

she said. “It’s going to be good.”

Siskind noted that she is a good manager. “I’m a good juggler and manager,” she explained. “Time management is my thing.”

Siskind was selected as Wellington’s newest councilwoman in the second round of nominations last Wednesday after council members deadlocked 2-2 over the appointment of former Councilman Dr. Carmine Priore.

Siskind will serve until the March 2018 election, when she will have the option to run for a full four-year term.

“I’m obviously thrilled that I

was given the appointment,” she said. “I think this new council is going to do really great things, and I think I’ll be an asset to the council. I think they thought so, too.”

On her candidate questionnaire, Siskind wrote that she wanted to serve on the council because she thought it was an opportune time for positive growth and moving forward.

She believes that the concerns and priorities of the council should be those that benefit all Wellington residents. “We are fortunate to live in such a wonderful community, and the council should continue

doing what it already does to make Wellington so great by focusing on the issues that are important to residents in the community,” she wrote. “I would address concerns and priorities of the council by gathering information, listening to all sides of an issue and making informed decisions.”

Siskind has served as president of the Binks Forest PTA since 2011, where she directs a board of seven officers and about 20 committee chairs. Since 2014, she has served on the Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA and is now vice president of leadership.

In that post, she conducts training and support to 58 county PTAs. For the past 10 years, Siskind has worked with the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, which specializes in community partnerships and children’s education, sitting as a committee chair or a member.

She earned the Above and Beyond Award in 2007 for raising the most money, and worked with the Children’s Healing Institute to provide a support group for families with babies in the St. Mary’s Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit, as well as numerous other activities.

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WELLINGTON CELEBRATES EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY AT AMPHITHEATER

Wellington celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day on Sunday, April 17 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The Wellington Village Council presented two proclamations that declared April 17 Earth Day and Arbor Day, and a proclamation that marked April 10-17 as Volunteer Week. Council members and special guests planted a paradise tree in honor of the celebration. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

FLOWER (Fabulous Landscapes of Wellington Earning Recognition) winners Tom and Stormi Bivin with Anthony Caragol, and Christy, Ward and Shawn Genoway.

Wellington officials plant a paradise tree.

Claire, Christian and Jennifer Longinos get information about butterflies from Stacey Burford.

Wellington Art Society members brought nature-inspired art.

Jasmine Rosaria with Smokey Bear.

Kyle Hofelich with the Waste Management robot.

Forever Greyhounds volunteer Bobbi Sprano with Swift and Forever Greyhounds President Kerry Friedman with Jan.

The Palm Beach Central High School Environmental Society with faculty advisor Toni Riebe.

CUB SCOUTS CLEAN UP SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY ROAD IN THE ACREAGE

On Sunday, April 17, Cub Scout Pack 769 held its second roadside cleanup in The Acreage. Scouts and their leaders worked to clean Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, setting a great example to the community about the importance of keeping the environment clean.

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Jeremy Wilson, Issac Hargan and Alex Arato.

Cub Scouts Pack 769 during its roadside cleanup in The Acreage.

Kristine and Lukas Berry.

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The Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board Scholarship Committee has announced its selection of the ten residents graduating seniors to receive the 20152016 Village of Royal Palm Beach college scholarships: Precious Bassey (Suncoast Community High School); Mykala Bethune (Suncoast Community High School); Samantha Douglas (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); April Kho (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Armando Perez (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Christian James Salamone (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Krystal Sanchez (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Taylor Spruce (Dreyfoos School of the Arts); Gina Vallarella (Royal Palm Beach Community High School) and Kirsten Vera (Royal Palm Beach Community High School). The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will present a $1000 scholarship award to each of these ten graduating seniors at its Council Regular Meeting scheduled on May 19, 2016.

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SPRING FAIR A FUN TIME FOR KIDS AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH IN WELLINGTON

The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center hosted its 29th annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 16. There were vendors, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and games, as well as performances by local dance and martial arts companies. Fundraisers, such as a silent auction, raised money for playground equipment, educational equipment and school supplies.

For more info., visit www.stpeterscec.com.

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Modern Warriors Martial Arts students (front row) Ethan Turnipseed, David Soled and Taro Pustilnick; and (back row) Brian Barker, Collin Nelson and Oliver Brown.

Tate Barfield has fun with balloons.

Lindsay, Hudson and Camdon DeCanio buy raffle tickets.

Shay Salazar paints a mini birdhouse.

Khloe Reed gets her face painted by Christi Draves.

Whole Foods Reception April 29 For Photographer GG Gonzalez The Wellington Art Society will hold a reception for Griselda “GG” Gonzalez on Friday, April 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Whole Foods Gallery in Wellington. Her artwork will be on display at the gallery.

Whole Foods will host the evening with delicious canapés, wine and live music. An admission donation of $5 will go to the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund.

Gonzalez is an accomplished local photographer who has been interested in photography since she was seven years old and received her first camera from her mother.

For years, she photographed all family activities, creating a cherished window to the past.

As an adult, Gonzalez was able

to take advantage of the advances in digital technology and eventually leave the corporate world and devote all her time to her passion, photography.

She is largely self-taught, except for a few classes at the Palm Beach Photography Center, and keeps up with technology by reading everything she can about photography.

Gonzalez loves to travel and has taken working vacations in Africa, Asia and India, collecting a treasure trove of images. Many of these focus on wildlife and the natural world. She is able to share her experiences and emotional connection with nature through her “Travel Gallery,” compiled while

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visiting some of the world’s most picturesque locations.

Gonzalez has donated her photography to several nonprofit organizations.

“I hope my diverse collection both inspires and further develops everyone’s love for life and the arts,” she said.

The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization in its 34th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For more info., visit www.wellington artsociety.org.

Jade Stellari pets an alpaca in the petting zoo.

Elliot and Maria Marker in the playground.

Savannah and Campbell Thompson pet a pig.

Animal Organizations Seek Donations At ‘Kitten Shower’ Events This Weekend The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control are in need of supplies to help care for homeless kittens.

“Kitten season” — the time of year when cats give birth — is here, flooding animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters. Kitten season is really three seasons in one, starting in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer and ending in the fall.

Members of the public are invited to help save lives by donating items from the wish list beginning Saturday, April 23, or attending the Kitten Shower on Saturday, April 23, from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Kitten Shower will take place at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League (3100/3200 N. Military Trail) and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control (7100 Belvedere Road). Guests who attend the Kitten Shower will enjoy light refreshments, the SP561 hotdog truck from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., games, demonstrations and more.

Wish list items include: KMR (kitten milk replacer) cans and powder, kitten baby bottles, Gerber baby food (chicken and turkey), Gerber rice cereal, Pedialyte (unflavored), pee pads; soft paté kitten food (no fish flavored),

unscented baby wipes, cat toys, scratching boards, gauze pads/ cotton balls, toothbrushes, pine litter, paper towels, gift cards (Walmart, Publix or pet supply stores), laundry detergent, original blue Dawn dish soap, SnuggleSafe heating discs with fleece cover and electronic food scales which weigh in ounces up to four pounds.

All donated items can be dropped off at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League or Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. Additional drop-off locations at local community businesses supporting the Kitten Shower can be found a www. peggyadams.org.

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13 Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent At PBCHS Ceremony

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Thirteen student-athletes signed letters of intent at Palm Beach Central High School on Wednesday, April 13, in front of a cafeteria full of friends, family and coaches.

Soccer coach Ron Matella commended students Daniel De Los Rios and Marco Abergo, both heading to the College of New Rochelle.

“I finally get to do this,” Matella said. “We haven’t had many soccer players in the signing ceremony, and it’s very unique that we have two guys going to the very same place. Danny played the outside back for us this year and did very, very well. He got the game-winning goal against Royal Palm Beach when we were down two men… Danny has come a long way in his four years playing here at Palm Beach Central.”

De Los Rios, Matella said, started as a junior varsity player and moved his way up quickly to the varsity team.

“He’s done very well for himself,” he said. “We’ll be sorry to lose him, but I’m sure he’ll do bigger and better things at the College of New Rochelle.”

On the other hand, Matella said, Abergo was destined to play the center back role.

“He was also one of our captains, and led the team quite well,” Matella said. “I wish these guys great success in the great white north. Last time I checked, it snowed last week in New York.

Good luck, fellas.”

Volleyball coach Andrew Elder was proud of students Valerie Diaz, headed to Webber Interna-

tional University; Taylor Gregory, headed to Palm Beach State College; and Caleb Blazer, on his way to Grand Canyon University.

Charles “C.J.” Shearer, Webber’s assistant indoor volleyball coach, was at the ceremony to recognize Diaz and her hard work.

“She really impressed us with the energy she put in,” he said.

“We’re really excited about what she brings and just look forward to what she can do for us over the next four years.”

Elder emphasized the impression that Gregory has made upon the volleyball players. “Coming in as a freshman, we knew that she would be great right away.

She showed a lot of talent and a lot of dedication. She’s one of the hardest-working kids I’ve ever been around,” Elder said.

Blazer was also someone Elder never had to worry about. “He’s a great kid. He has worked very hard,” the coach said.

Originally, Blazer wasn’t going to be playing volleyball, and now, Elder said, he’s going to one of the biggest schools a PBCHS student has signed with. “We’re excited to see him go all the way out west,” Elder said.

Swimming coaches Christine Hill and Ken Caplin were proud of swimmers Sydney Mutschler, headed to the University of North Florida, and Lacy Phillips, headed to the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

Both students were team captains and a large part of the team’s success, holding nine of the school’s girls swimming records between them, Caplin said.

“Congratulations. We’re going to miss them,” he said.

Soccer players Daniel De Los Rios and Marco Abergo.

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explained Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities.

Incorporation would be beneficial for the future residents of Westlake, Minto officials added.

“Palm Beach County has benefited from the conversion of other special districts,” Minto officials wrote in the news release.

“Wellington emerged from the Acme Improvement District in the 1970s to become a planned unit development, and ultimately a city in 1995. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves, comprised of the land south of the Westlake community, completed its conversion to a municipality in 2006.”

Loxahatchee Groves’ incorporation, however, did not happen without some hurdles, including objections from the Village of Royal Palm Beach. That incorporation also happened without the support of its special district, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.

Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins recalled looking at Loxahatchee Groves’ proposed charter and raising questions. However, he noted that the new rules make for a very different process.

“I don’t know about this process,” Liggins said. “Obviously, I would have our attorney take a look at that, and if we do have the option of reviewing their charter and making comment on it, I’m sure we will exercise that option.”

Liggins explained that the new state law makes the incorporation process much easier. “[It would] allow the Seminole Improvement District to convert to a city pretty easily without them having the population requirements,” he said. “I don’t know what our status is at this time, though.”

Liggins said that among Royal Palm Beach’s comments on Loxahatchee Groves’ incorporation was that since it stated that it wanted to remain a rural community, that it require a super-majority of the council to make a land use change, and that it accept Palm Beach County as its water utility.

“I understand why [Minto]

Football players Matt Rier, Savion Harris, Ryan Charles, Kevin Hagerty, Taejon Thomas and Deion Stephens sign their letters of intent. All will play college football, except Hagerty, who will play lacrosse.

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Football coach Tino Ierulli was proud of his football students, including Kevin Hagerty, who will play lacrosse at Florida State University. Playing football will be Matt Rier, headed to Hanover College; Savion Harris, headed to St. Joseph’s College; Ryan Charles, headed to Defiance College; Taejon Thomas, headed to Culver-Stockton College; and Deion Stephens, headed to Fort Louis College.

“I’m sure all of you are well aware of the commitment it takes for a student-athlete to perform not only in the classroom but on the field. Football, and every sport, especially at the high school level, is a yearlong commitment.

There’s truly no off season, and these kids are putting work in all year long,” Ierulli said. “Not only the six young men we have up here, we have three more we’ll be

signing. They just don’t have their paperwork in yet.”

Getting the students to the next level, he said, is something the school emphasizes. “We have some fine young men sitting up here who I’m very, very proud of,” Ierulli said.

Hagerty, a football player, decided to play college lacrosse.

“Because he’s one of us, I want him up here with his team,” Ierulli said. “I’d like to thank Kevin for the leadership that he showed in the locker room, on the field and in the classroom. He’s just a true leader. I’d like to thank his parents, and all these kids’ parents, for all the support they’ve given us for the past few years.”

He then gave a few comments about each player. Rier made all-county. Harris played many positions for the team and signed a full scholarship for college.

Volleyball players Valerie Diaz, Taylor Gregory and Caleb Blazer. wants to do it,” Liggins said.

“They have just under 4,000 acres and 4,500 units and some significant non-residential. That’s a long-term project, so I can see them wanting to be self-governed.”

He pointed out that through incorporation, Westlake would be able to avoid needing county approval for development applications.

“We will look into it and how it affects us, and, where possible, make suggestions that are consistent with their mission and protect us,” Liggins said.

John Carter, vice president of Minto Communities, promised that an incorporated Westlake will maintain a strong relationship with Palm Beach County and, working together with nearby communities, find solutions to long-term regional growth issues, such as drainage and transportation, and to improve quality of life for everyone in central Palm Beach County.

“As the largest landowner in the district, we look forward to collaborating with the residents throughout this conversion process,” Carter wrote in the news release.

Minto announced March 31 that it will begin work on Westlake after a unanimous ruling by the First District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee rejected all arguments against the project.

An association of area residents filed objections to an administrative law judge after the Palm Beach County Commission approved amendments to its comprehensive plan. Minto joined the county as a defendant in the challenge.

The judge found that the landuse amendment rectified existing problems with land development in The Acreage.

Residents filed exceptions to the administrative law judge’s decision with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

In July 2015, the agency denied the exceptions and issued a final order that the plaintiffs had failed to make their arguments.

Two residents of The Acreage appealed the final order, and the First District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee affirmed the Department of Economic Opportunity’s final order on March 15 in favor of Palm Beach County and Minto.

“The regulatory and court challenges to the comprehensive

Charles played on varsity as a junior. Thomas came to PBCHS as a 10th-grader from New York and received multiple college offers.

Ierulli worked to get Stephens to play football for years, eventually joining the team as a senior. “He has got such raw talent and athletic ability,” Ierulli said.

Next year, Ierulli hopes to see even more students signing.

“I want to say congratulations to all the athletes who have signed today,” Athletic Director Ray Atkins said. “It was a great honor for me, as my first act, to be with one of the largest, if not the largest, signing classes we’ve ever had at Palm Beach Central High School.

Congratulations. I hope you guys have fun, work hard, and enjoy your four years in college.”

Principal Darren Edgecomb honored former Athletic Director

Ron Matella, who has passed along the torch to Atkins, the incoming athletic director.

The school is great, Edgecomb said, because of the parents and their support.

“Your kids are amazing. The Class of 2016 has just set the bar even higher,” he said. “Our student-athletes in the Class of 2016, the ones who are up here, and ones who have already been up here, they set the bar extremely high as student-athletes. They are role models on our campus. They are doing the right things.”

Student-athletes, he said, are held to higher expectations because they have to organize their time between their studies and their sports, prioritizing and making good decisions.

“These kids make our school great,” Edgecomb said. “What’s happening today is huge.”

Swimmers Sydney Mutschler and Lacy Phillips. plan amendment are over,” Carter stated in a news release on the topic. “The appeals court decision makes it clear that the land use approval by the Board of County Commissioners met the stringent criteria to amend the county’s comprehensive plan, and we look forward to breaking ground on this visionary project.”

During Wednesday’s Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting, the incorporation plan came up after a resident said she was upset at the effort.

“I’m mad as hell, too, at Minto, and you will be hearing from me over the next couple of weeks,” Supervisor Michelle Damone said. “I think what they did was sneaky. I think it was conniving.

My understanding is they were frustrated with the county. Now, if they go through with this process, they have to come up with a comp plan. Good luck. Minto is going to be tied up with that.”

She said she would personally have no problem berming off Persimmon Blvd., 60th Street or any other road that leads to Minto.

“They have no business accessing our roads, and I’ll be one of many on the board of supervisors

who will do whatever she can to make Minto’s life hell,” Damone said.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley said that ITID’s biggest asset is its roads, and it should not give in to have other entities take advantage of them.

“Minto can do whatever it wants in terms of incorporation, which, strategically, if I was a businessman, I would do the same thing Minto is doing,” Dunkley said. “But they are also a tyrant.

They cannot treat their neighbors this way and think they’re going to get favoritism. We need to fight, and we can’t be puppy dogs.”

Damone added that she has been in contact with Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher, and that the five people who petitioned for annexation are workers who live in trailers on the property. She also asked the county to confirm that the trailers were legitimately on the property.

“I guess the biggest insult to me is that I’m on my second generation here, and I don’t like it that five people who work there decide the future and shape of it,” she said.

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Wellington Ballet To Stage ‘Wizard Of Oz’

Tickets are now on sale for The Wizard of Oz, presented by the Wellington Ballet Theatre on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Rocky Duvall is providing artistic direction, with ballet direction and choreography

by Melissa Waters. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (561) 296-1880.

LGLA Meeting Set For April 28

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association (LGLA) will meet Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.).

At the meeting, a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office representative will discuss Smartwater, a forensically encoded invisible liquid. The representative will

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It will be an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things that are going on in the town. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2016 paid dues can make motions and vote.

For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Cleanup Event April 23 In RPB

Royal Palm Beach High School is taking part in the Great American Cleanup this weekend. On Saturday, April 23, more than 300 students will be meeting at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 7:15 a.m. wearing lime green T-shirts.

The students and staff will be there to volunteer their time and services to help clean up the community of Royal Palm Beach.

Other members of the community

In Loving Memory Marjorie Lindley Smikle March 10, 1940- March 26, 2016

Marjorie Smikle, 76, of Wellington, Florida, passed away after a brief illness on March 26. 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Marjorie was also preceded by her parents, her husband, Godfrey, and sisters Rhona and Merle.

She is survived by her children, Gail, Collin, Conrad, and Courtney Smikle and numerous relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held on April 21, 2016 at the Christ Fellowship, Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

Memorial donations can be made to the Place of Hope at www.placeofhope.com

are invited to join in and support the school and the community.

Benefit For Melanie Ginther

Johnny Q’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge (3801 10th Avenue N., Palm Springs) will host a benefit for Acreage resident Melanie Ginther on Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 8 pm. “Melstock: 1 Day of Peace & Music” will be a fundraiser with raffles, face painting, live music, tie dying, caricatures and more. Attendees are asked to come dressed in hippy attire.

Ginther is battling stage IV breast cancer. The fundraiser will help her with medical treatments and alternative treatments that are not covered by insurance. For more info., call (561) 433-9800 or visit www.johnnyqsrestaurant.com.

ARES Hurricane Exercise May 18

Palm Beach County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) will be participating in the 2016 Florida Hurricane Exercise to be held on Wednesday, May

18. The purpose of the exercise is to test radios, antennas and operator skills in passing written messages to the State Emergency Operation Center. These messages will allow Florida’s Emergency Management Agency to make decisions on allocation of personnel, equipment and aid. For more info., e-mail WB2SNN@ gmail.com.

Goodwill Night At Roger Dean

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries will host Goodwill Night at Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday, April 30, as the Jupiter Hammerheads take on the Bradenton Marauders.

Any fan who brings three gently used items will receive one free ticket to enjoy the game. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m., with the game set to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Donation attendants will be on hand to accept items. Look for the Gulfstream Goodwill truck outside of Gate B. Acceptable donations include clothing, linen, shoes, handbags, jewelry, toys, housewares, small appliances and books. For more info., visit www. gulfstreamgoodwill.org/events.

Mears Campaign Kickoff April 24

Stuart Mears, candidate for state representative in District 86, will host his campaign kickoff event on Sunday, April 24 at California Pizza Kitchen in the Mall at Wellington Green. District 86 includes much of the western communities. All are welcome to attend. To RSVP, e-mail stuart@ stuartwmears.com.

Wellington To Offer SelfDefense Classes

Let the master instructors of Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department teach you how to defend yourself, at your own speed, in a safe and positive environment.

HapKiDo self-defense training not only helps you lose weight and stay in shape, but it’s safe, practical and effective. Participants ages 12 and up learn an extensive variety of joint locks, kicks, strikes, take downs and disarming techniques.

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throughout the summer on Mondays from 8 to 9 p.m., Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Registration is $70 per month for residents, and $88 for non-residents. Participants must have a membership with the International HapKiDo Federation, which carries a $40 initial fee and $30 annual renewal.

For more information, visit the “Sports & Athletic Leagues” page at www.wellingtonfl.gov/playing, or call (561) 791-4005.

RPB Community Band Concert Set For May 8

Get ready to enjoy another concert series featuring the popular Royal Palm Beach Community Band.

This year’s free concert series will begin Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center with the spring Mother’s Day concert.

Refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more information, call the Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

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PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS WELLINGTON’S RELAY FOR LIFE

The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay For Life was held Saturday, April 16 at the Palm Beach Central High School football field. The fun-filled day supported cancer survivors, caregivers and friends. The ceremony began with the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Voices singing the national anthem. Taylor Norris, the band Krush and more provided music into the evening. There were also costume contests, dance-off contests, a spirit ceremony and a luminaria ceremony, along with survivor stories and numerous fundraising tents to help collect money to find a cure for cancer.

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The Moran Strong team from the Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association.

Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern with Victoria, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Michael Drahos with Julia and Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Taylor Norris sings for the crowd.

Cancer survivors Shana Sasko and mom Adrienne Sasko with dad Derf Sasko.

Wellington Regional med students Josh Lung, Najam Siddiqui, Parker Lovelace, Blake Guillory, Jacob Hirsch, Alice Matthew, Ella Cortinas and Education Coordinator Martha Cross.

Lauren Galin sings.

Terri Monahan signs the car in honor of her father, Robert.

Survivors Louis Eisenberg, Adrienne and Shana Sasko, Andrea Mattes, Sandy Moran, Mary Unser, Linda Vaillancourt and Gladys Dorsett start their lap.

Landon Caballero, Tristan Yeager, Ben Meller and Nicolas Rothschild of Krush on stage.

Village of Wellington team members Terri Monahan, Megan Cox, Carol Stone, Rachel Callovi, Olga Prieto and Cindy Drake.

The Dancers Against Cancer team.

The Cancer Crusaders adopted a 101 Dalmatians theme.

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SEVEN STUDENTS WIN WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Wellington Art Society held its annual scholarship awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 13 at the Bootz Cultural Arts Center.

The awards were open to all Palm Beach County high school seniors planning to study art in college. The selection was based on the students’ creativity of artwork, academic strength, personal character and ability to articulate their thoughts in writing. Seven PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER students were selected for the $1,500 awards.

Scholarship recipients with the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Committee.

Madelyn Winchester with “Oranges.”

Jillian Thayer with her clay pieces “Him and Her.”

Julia Lopez with her color pen and pencil artwork.

Olivia Bowman with “Musical Memories.”

Zachary Rapaport with his kinetic installations.

Jersey Mike’s Subs To Open First Royal Palm Beach Location With Fundraiser

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Royal Palm Beach on Wednesday, April 27.

Operating partner Mike McMenaman will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1 to support Palm Beach Central High School, Equestrian Trails Elementary School and Emerald Cove Middle School.

The new restaurant, located at 250 S. State Road 7, is circulating 7,500 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 donation to the schools. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible.

“I have been working with Jersey Mike’s for almost five years and have grown into the operating partner position,” McMenaman said. “The Royal Palm Beach community is the perfect fit for a Jersey Mike’s because of the brand’s strong community ties.

Through our grand opening, we will be partnering with three local schools, which I love, because these schools educate our future employees.”

McMenaman shares the company’s commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, and is dedicated to giving back to the local community. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s

locations throughout the country have raised nearly $18 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.

This year, the company’s sixth annual Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving in March raised more than $4 million for 180 charities throughout the country.

Started in 1956, Jersey Mike’s now has 1,500 restaurants open and under development nationwide. In 2015, for the second year in a row, the company was named the fastest-growing chain in the Nation’s Restaurant News Top 100, and continues to win best sub

awards in virtually every market it enters.

The growth is fueled by passionate Jersey Mike’s fans who crave their subs made Mike’s Way with the freshest vegetables topped off with an exquisite zing of “the juice” — red wine vinegar and olive oil blended to perfection.

Jersey Mike’s premium meats and cheeses are sliced on the spot, piled high on in-store baked bread and served up with a helping of neighborly banter from a dedicated and high-energy team.

The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

Call the Royal Palm Beach location at (561) 578-5850.

Minjoo Song shows her acrylic artwork called “One.”

Catherine Chen with “The City Comes” and “I Dream in Pixels.”

Golden Grove Elementary Gets $2,500 Lowe’s Grant

Golden Grove Elementary School has received a $2,500 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for its “Beautiful Butterflies” project to improve the school’s butterfly gardens.

The grant application was based on the goal of improving the butterfly gardens to become a stronger learning resource at Golden Grove. The project will provide an improved outside classroom for students and other visitors to explore the life cycles of butterflies.

The improved butterfly gardens will provide students the opportunity to observe nature in action.

Planning has begun, and a campus cleanup was completed on Feb.

27. Plants are being identified and new plants are being decided on for planting. Signage and benches will be ordered once the grant money arrives.

“Golden Grove Elementary is elated to receive the Lowe’s grant,” Principal Dr. Adam Miller said. “We are looking forward to improving our gardens while increasing our students’ opportunities to learn in these gardens.

We wish to thank our friends at Lowe’s for generously supporting this important project.”

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Committee Celebrates Successful ‘Evening Of Great Expectations’

On Monday, April 11, committee members of the fourth annual “An Evening of Great Expectations” gathered at Jordan’s Steak Bistro in Wellington to celebrate the successful event.

The event at the International Polo Club on March 11 raised more than $72,000, almost $20,000 more than the previous year, for Grandma’s Place and St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church.

Attending were Father Steven and Erin Thomas, Karen Vaughan, Roxanne Jacobs, Laurie Martuscello, Joan Alvaro, and

Lynn and Brian Vega. Members who could not attend were Sue Ashe, Shirley Brown, Karlene Kiminyo, Page Tredennick, Amy and Tim Whitby, and Joan O’Connell.

For more information about Grandma’s Place, call Jacobs at (561) 408-3060 or visit www. grandmasplacepb.org.

(Right) Front row: Erin Thomas, Father Steven Thomas and Karen Vaughan; back row: Roxanne Jacobs, Joan Alvaro, Laurie Martuscello, and Lynn and Brian Vega.

Local Boy’s Bar Mitzvah Project Raises Money For Families At St. Mary’s NICU Panther Run Elementary School second-grader Maya Koppada recently won second place in her division at the ArtiGras Festival.

Her art teacher, Lyda Barerra, entered her in the second-grade division. There were more than 250 student artwork submissions.

TALIA FRADKIN A COCA-COLA SCHOLAR Max Epstein presents a check to the St. Mary’s NICU.

Seventh-grader Max Epstein, in preparation for his upcoming bar mitzvah this summer, initiated a community service project that was meaningful to him and helpful to the community. Epstein raised $5,000 to help families with premature babies who are using the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

“The NICU holds a very special place in my family’s heart. I was born five weeks premature at St. Mary’s,” Epstein said. “I was in the

NICU for two weeks, and it was very hard for my parents emotionally, physically and financially.”

His mitzvah project was to help other families that are experiencing the same challenges. In order to help ease the hardship, he put together 100 gift bags for the families of the NICU, each containing a note from Epstein, a $25 gas gift card and $24 in food certificates to the hospital café.

Epstein is a resident of Royal Palm Beach. He attends school in Wellington.

McDonald Given Dressage Visionary Award

Wellington resident Talia Fradkin was recently named a 2016 Coca-Cola Scholar, one of only 150 students selected from more than 87,000 high school seniors who applied. Fradkin is a senior at Palm Beach Virtual School and active in her local community.

She attended the 2016 Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, where she met executives from Coca-Cola at the international headquarters.

Two-time Olympian Debbie McDonald was recently presented with the Global Dressage Visionary Award.

Although McDonald is no longer going down centerline at international competition, she still was seen at the in-gate at the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington almost every day of competition.

McDonald, who was the first American to win a World Cup Final in dressage on her famous mare, Brentina, is currently the developing coach for the U.S. Dressage Team and mentors successful riders including Adrienne Lyle, Laura Graves and Kasey Perry-Glass.

During the final week of competition at the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, McDonald was recognized by Adequan Global

Dressage Festival founding member Carol Cohen for her contributions to the sport and her hand in developing the sport’s future stars.

McDonald assisted in coaching Team USA to first place in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations’ Cup CDIO 3*.

McDonald began riding dressage after first competing as a show jumper. After switching her focus to dressage, McDonald found her “horse of a lifetime” in Brentina. Brentina competed with McDonald from the age of 3 to 18, and the partnership helped launch McDonald into international stardom.

Highlights of their time together included individual and team gold medals at the 1999 Pan American Games, team silver at the World Equestrian Games in 2002, team bronze at the World

Carol Cohen presents the Global Dressage Visionary Award to Debbie McDonald.

Equestrian Games in 2006, team pics and World Cup champion bronze at the 2004 Athens Olym- in 2003.

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HOEDOWN FIESTA AT NEW HORIZONS

The New Horizons Elementary School PTA hosted its annual Hoedown Fiesta on the evening of Friday, April 8. Families and community members came out to enjoy eating, dancing, face painting, a health fair, games and even a carnival jail. The evening served as a fundraiser for the school. Shown above are family members enjoying the Hoedown Fiesta.

Jaslyn Dominique Wins At Philanthropy Tank

Royal Palm Beach High School My Fair Ladies Club President Jaslyn Dominique was recently awarded more than $11,000 at the first Palm Beach County Philanthropy Tank event. The money will be used to support her project idea of helping schools provide backpacks and other items for students without stable housing.

My Fair Ladies is a mentoring program that celebrates the empowerment of young women by providing leadership skills, as well as community service,

Jaslyn Dominique civic engagement and character building opportunities. The club’s co-sponsors are teachers Kaitlin Gallagher and Brandi Marolla.

Osceola Creek Band Excels At FBA Concert

Osceola Creek Middle School’s bands recently competed at the Florida Bandmasters Association Concert MPA. The concert band, under the direction of Andrew Aldoretta, received straight Superior ratings from the stage judges, as well as a Superior in sight-reading at the event held in March at John I. Leonard High School. Osceola Creek was the only school at the event to receive all Superior rat-

ings. The symphonic band, also under the direction of Aldoretta, followed the concert band’s lead and received straight Superior ratings both on stage and in sight-reading. The symphonic band also received grades of “A” in every category possible.

Aldoretta created the band program at Osceola Creek when the school opened 12 years ago and leads the symphonic, concert and jazz bands.

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Western Academy In RPB Wins Green Award

Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach has been recognized as a “Green School of Quality” by the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Green School Recognition Program. The award will be presented to Western Academy at the eighth annual awards luncheon on May 25.

This is the first year that Western Academy applied for the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Green School Recognition Program.

There are three different categories being recognized: Promise, Quality and Excellence. Western Academy’s Quality award is an honor and testament to all they are doing at school to be “green.”

Western Academy’s focus to enrich its STEAM program by adding an environmental component brought awareness about the importance of the environment and the impact people have on it to the entire student body, staff

and administration. Staff members have begun saving their Keurig cups for the students to dismantle them, recycle the plastic and use the coffee grinds in their newly planted garden nurtured by the botany class.

Dehumidifiers have been placed in classrooms and throughout the campus, and the water extracted from the air is used to water the air purifying plants located throughout the campus that were donated

by Costa Farms. The school’s Go Green Club does campus cleanups and hosted a Recycle Retail fundraising event where students created and marketed items made out of reusable products.

There are also quarterly clothing drive fundraisers where Western Academy families bring in textiles such as shoes, clothing and linens and earn 10 cents per pound from Fun Raising Dollars, a green clothing recycling company. Students

Western Academy students thank Costa Farms. at Western Academy were also excited to be part of something so global that they jumped right in to be a part of the Great American Cleanup and the International Coastal Cleanup.

April is Earth Month, and Western Academy will be celebrating its award during Earth Week,

April 17 to April 24, with a lineup of activities designed to bring awareness to environmental causes. Western Academy is proud of its accomplishments and is now focusing on becoming a Green School of Excellence next year.

Visit www.westernacademy charter.com for more info.

Seminole Ridge Hosts Junior Parent Night Seminole Ridge High School partnered on April 5 with Palm Beach Central, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington high schools to host a Junior Parent Night. More than 200 families — parents and their junior students from the four schools — had the opportunity to learn about the college admissions process and financial aid resources from the 30 colleges and community agencies represented at the event.

Choral Groups Earn High Ratings — Congratulations to the Seminole Ridge choral ensembles and soloists for earning high ratings from the Florida Vocal Association at the state music performance assessments. Receiving an overall Excellent rating were the Musagetes chamber ensemble, the Musagetes varsity show choir

and the LadyHawks barbershop quartet. Receiving Superior ratings were musical theater soloists Rowan Pelfrey and Gianna Spado.

Receiving Superior with Honors, the highest possible rating, were the Philammonus men’s show choir and musical theater soloist Jordaine Randon.

In other chorus news, the SRHS chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society has chosen its officers for the coming school year. Congratulations to President Rowan Pelfrey, Vice President Danielle Parks, Secretary Antonia Spado, Treasurer Jordaine Randon and Historian Zachary Vera.

Hawks Build a Better Mousetrap — The Seminole Ridge science and engineering club SECME competed April 9 against other district high schools in the annual

Parents at Seminole Ridge High School’s Junior Parent Night. county-wide SECME Olympiad at ter-powered rockets, and the Brain Santaluces High School.

Bowl. The Hawks’ mousetrap car, Olympiad events included created by the team of Josh Heerbuilding a generator, making a mance, Josh Rice, Emanuel St. mousetrap car, creating a ban- Aubin and Noah Stephens, earned ner, building and launching wa- an honorable mention.

PALM BEACH CENTRAL SGA ATTENDS STATE EVENT

Congratulations to the Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association (SGA) members who recently attended the Florida Association of Student Councils state convention. At the event, the students were awarded first place in Environmental Concerns for their Jeans into Shoes Drive, first place in School Service for the Career Fair, and the Gold Council Medallion. Special kudos to SGA advisor Ailyn Barrios. Shown right are students Marissa Latouche, Rachel Berman, Eliss Contreas, Paige Talalay, Jessica Elpedes, Gabby Graydon, Gabriella Hotaling, Jordyn Chatoff, Summer Boltz, Julie Morell, Angelique Gonzalez, Jackie Berman, Samantha Chaves, Nya Jones, Anthony Talalay, Jeremy Stein, Chase Bomar, Alex Delavega, Gianna Forgione, Tatyanna Williams and Savannah Tota with advisors Ailyn Barrios and Alexandre Cordeiro.

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Berean Competes In ACSI Math Olympics EMERALD COVE SHOWS

Berean Christian School sent third-grade through eighth-grade students to the annual ACSI Math Olympics held at Merritt Island Christian School in March.

The students who participated were: Heath Crosby, Andrew Sadek, Addison Taylor, Sarah Wells, Wesley Hennessey, Hope Riviere, Aaron Kruppenbacher, Logan Fyke, Yemeli Tavarez, Dylan Axtell, Brandon Carrigan, Topher Lim, Jacob Wells, Felicia Voehringer, Hannah Rogers, Peyton Rho, Daniel Tan, Stephanie Maudsley, Leya Goodwin, Hannah Woyome, Aaron Cocuzzo, Michael Munroe, Bradley Butzburger, Michael Hendricks, Kiara Arjune, Daniel Fellows, Julian Knickerbocker, Macy Bergsman, Logan Colman, Rachel Wells, Rachel Horshington, Brayden Reese,

Alex Snow, Stephen Abraham, Josh Brannon and Caleb Goertzen.

In addition to the students who participated, the many students placed and demonstrated a job well done, including third-grader Wesley Hennessey, who received second place in Reasoning. Among fourth-graders, Yemeli Tavarez received first place in Computation, Logan Fyke received second place in Computation, Dylan Axtell received third place in Reasoning and Topher Lim received third place in Reasoning.

In the fifth grade, Hannah Rogers received first place in Computation, Jacob Wells received fourth place in Computation and Felicia Voehringer received fourth place in Computation. Amonth sixth-graders, Michael Munroe received first place in Reasoning,

Ideal Students Donate Shoes For Kids In Haiti The Ideal School of Advanced Learning is working with the Friends of Humanity Corporation to collect gently used shoes and donate them to children in Haiti who are living in poverty.

“Each shoe will have a word of inspiration written on the sole, so that when someone in Haiti gets that shoe, we hope it will inspire them and they will know that we care,” said Wendy Soderman, the school’s principal and founder, at a schoolwide assembly on Friday, April 8.

Ideal teachers and students gathered for a virtuous Heart to Heart assembly about showing compas-

sion and empathy from “our souls and soles.” The children watched an emotional video depicting the poverty crisis in Haiti to show empathy and gain awareness about poverty around the world.

After the assembly, all of the students removed their shoes and went barefoot to gain an understanding of what it would be like not to have shoes.

Students learned that there are approximately 300 million people, many of them children, in the world who do not have money for shoes, or other essential items.

Visit www.learnideal.com for more information about the school.

Ideal students show off their shoeless feet.

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Berean Math Olympics students.

Leya Goodwin received fourth man received fourth place in place in Computation and Bradley Reasoning.

Butzburger received fifth place in Finally, among eighth-graders, Reasoning.

Rachel Horshington received In the seventh grade, Daniel first place in Computation, Josh Fellows received first place in Brannon received first place in Computation, Rachel Wells re- Reasoning, Stephen Abraham ceived first place in Reasoning, received fourth place in ReasonJulian Knickerbocker received ing, Brayden Reese received fifth second place in Computation, place in Computation and Caleb Kiara Arjune received third place Goertzen received fifth place in in Computation and Logan Col- Reasoning.

Eighth-grade students Kate McNamara and Riley Szachor were instrumental in helping the Emerald Cove Middle School Mighty Pirate Artists show off their visual art skills on their winning entry to the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival School Art Project competition. Emerald Cove’s giant planter was awarded “Best Representation of the Winter Equestrian Festival.” Shown above is the planter on location with its winning signage.

PBCHS SCIENCE STUDENTS EXCEL AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

‘WEATHER SCHOOL’ AT WELLINGTON EL

Last month, Wellington Elementary School hosted Channel 25 meteorologists Vanessa Vinent and Cris Martinez. They taught “Weather School” to Ruthann Retterbush’s second-grade class.

Retterbush’s class welcomed the meteorologists with an original song and dance, as well as colorful posters. The meteorologists showed a clip and discussed all types of weather with the class.

The second grade class surprised Vinent and Martinez with their knowledge. They asked many questions, and the meteorologists were happy to answer all of them. Shown above, meteorologist Cris Martinez conducts “Weather School” with Retterbush’s class.

Palm Beach Central High School students recently competed at the state science fair. Congratulations to Jessica Young, third place in animal science; Celinie Nguyen, third place in environmental science; Amy Polen, fourth place in animal science along with a $1,000 award from Sea Grant; Lindsay Placius, first place in medical science and the Ying Scholar Award for best in show; and Nikita Bozicevic, fourth place in microbiology and a $10,000 scholarship from the University of Florida. Young, Nguyen and Placius will be competing at the International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix this May. Shown above are the students with science teacher Rob Bartenslager and Principal Darren Edgecomb.

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Sadness In My Family For The Loss Of P.B. Zoo’s Tiger Keeper

There’s sadness all the way to my daughter’s home in Kansas City because of the death of Stacey Konwiser, lead tiger keeper at the Palm Beach Zoo. And, even with all the regulatory agencies now involved in studying this accident, we may never know what really happened between Stacey and that tiger. It’s possible that even Stacey didn’t know. Because even though we call them “wild” animals, they aren’t wild at all. I know people who are a lot wilder — and a lot more unpredictable — than any animal.

Although I personally never met Stacey, my daughter Jen has. In fact, she’s had her over to the house. Jen is a fellow

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER animal lover, and I find that animal lovers tend to run in packs. In fact, at one time, Jen herself was considering zookeeper as a career choice. As I recall, she was torn between that and beautician. She was 9.

Engineering was her eventual choice,

but had she made either of those other choices, I would have supported her just the same.

So I have to hand it to Stacey’s parents.

They taught their daughter a love of — and respect for — animals. I’m sure they encouraged her to pursue an education in that field. They cheered her on, success after success, as she rose up the zoo keeping ladder. And, in the end, they lost their child to her passion.

I also firmly believe that plenty of good will come of this tragedy. There will be lessons learned for others and new regulations to protect those who work in zoos. There may be a scholarship fund

established or tributes of other kinds. For Stacey’s parents, it will never replace their child, but it will be a legacy.

As for Stacey, “she died doing what she loved” is a phrase that will be uttered by people otherwise rendered speechless.

Because who, these days — who in Palm Beach County — dies at the mercy of a tiger? Down through the generations, that family will tell the tale of a woman so brave that she walked with tigers, not just one day, but every day. That she was known as “the tiger whisperer.” That she chose to become, not a teacher or a writer or an accountant, but a zookeeper. She knew things about tigers that none of us

will ever know. She shared feelings with tigers that none of us will ever share. She had one bad day in a string of thousands of good days, working and playing with tigers.

So there’s sadness across the country and around the world because of Stacey’s death, but there is also awe. And mystery.

And admiration. Not many of us would even have attempted to do the things that this young woman did every day.

And it’s all because a little girl grew up loving animals.

You did the right thing, mom and dad.

Never doubt that — you did the right thing.

Disney’s New ‘Jungle Book’ Movie Is A Marvelously Fun Time

I recently saw a wonderful new film designed primarily for families but good enough that any adult can enjoy it: Disney’s The Jungle Book.

Rather than a new look at the old Rudyard Kipling stories, it is a “live action” remake of the 1967 cartoon. I use the quotes because only Mowgli, the human boy raised in the jungle, is live. All the animals are computer-generated, and they look real. The artwork is so brilliant that things appear absolutely real, and the jungle is truly lush. Add to that a really good story, and you have a classic kid’s film.

Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is a young boy who had been found as a baby by kindly panther Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley; all the performers listed after this are voice parts) and raised by a pack of wolves. His adoptive parents Akela (Giancarlo Esposito) and Raksha (Lupita Nyong’o) recognize that he is different from their other children, but provide

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By Leonard Wechsler a strong moral code. Everything seems good until tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) picks up the boy’s scent and demands the child. Previously, the tiger had been burned by a torch held by the boy’s father as he had killed the man.

Most of the movie consists of Mowgli’s adventures as he is led out of the jungle

by Bagheera, although for a time they are separated. Mowgli deals with a herd of water buffalo and then gets into the coils of the great python Kaa (Scarlett Johansson). Rescued by the bear Baloo (Bill

Murray), he is conned into using tools to break open bee’s nests to get honey.

The scenes with these two are a great comedy break, and the two even get to sing “The Bare Necessities,” an Oscar-winning song from the earlier film.

There is another set piece where Mowgli is taken by a pack of monkeys to meet giant gorilla King Louie (Christopher Walken), who wants the “red flower,” fire, which he feels will give him more power.

And then a crisis.

There are many adult themes hidden in the action: the rule of law (as handed down by wolves), responsibility and the need to belong. But they blend in beautifully. Writer Justin Marks manages skillfully to balance adventure and fun with the darker themes of threats and death. Even Shere Khan has a reason for his anger and grievances, something not often seen in villains in movies made for children.

Director Jon Favreau filmed the whole movie in a studio in California, but you would never know it, the work is so detailed. You feel you are in the jungle and the animals, despite the fact that they are speaking English, seem real. Favreau did a masterful job.

One could argue that the film has nothing to do with reality. The panther would be more likely to eat a baby it found, and so would the wolves. A tiger would not threaten wolf cubs as a way of extorting parents. But the whole notion is fantasy anyway, so the best thing to do is relax and enjoy it.

The acting by Sethi is remarkable considering that most of what he did was with green screens. His sense of joy in his scenes with the bear is wonderful, and he shows appropriate fear and concern all the way through. The voices are perfect. Elba is properly threatening. There is no ranting, just an intense desire to kill the boy.

Johansson manages to be an appropriate predator snake without excessive hissing. Walken is great as the giant ape and sings really well. But Bill Murray steals the show. Baloo seems almost a dead-on impersonation of so many of his characters, and his deadpan humor as the hippy-like bear is marvelous. He even sings well.

It looks like Disney really wants to rule the youth market this year. The studio did the marvelous Zootopia a month or so ago, and now follows up with this film.

Disney is making a fortune, and deserves to. Too many films for kids are derivative or just silly. They have created a couple of pieces of real art; very different from each other both in technique and feeling.

But they are ideal.

If you have children or grandchildren, take them, although this film is probably too intense for very young children. And even without children, you will enjoy it.

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OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER HONORS EARTH DAY WITH A DAY OF ACTIVITIES The Okeeheelee Nature Center held its annual Earth Day event Saturday, April 16 with face painting, craft projects, animal releases, animal shows, a trail with multiple stops, vendors and more. For more information about the Okeeheelee Nature Center, visit www.

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Shelby Proie of the South Florida Wildlife Center releases a white ibis.

Sarah Jerauld helps Emilie use binoculars to find the bird.

Volunteer Ashlee Quyle with Alex, a great horned owl.

Daanish and Umair Kazi plant beach sunflowers.

Jacen Sharkey enjoys a bird’s nest cupcake.

Ed and Nathaly Noon help Sophia and Brodie make bird houses.

Jason and Emily Teck introduce Talya to peacock feathers.

Jenny and Alexis Silveira meet the Muck Monster.

School Spanish Academies To Highlight Top Eaters To Compete For Sweet Corn Student Achievement At Symposium Championship At Fairgrounds April 24

Students will showcase their skills while sharing their stories and their successes with the International Spanish Academy (ISA) programs during the first International Spanish Academy Student Symposium, presented by the School District of Palm Beach County’s five ISA schools.

The symposium, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at John I. Leonard High School, will feature students from each of the district’s five ISA schools: Berkshire Elementary School, Greenacres Elementary School, New Horizons Elementary School, Okeeheelee Middle School and John I. Leonard High School. The five ISA

schools offer two-way immersion in English and Spanish, with 50 percent of each day’s coursework taught in both languages.

During the symposium, six students will give a three-minute presentation on their experiences as dual-language students. Three presentations will be in English, and three will be in Spanish. Before and after the presentations, there will be performances by musicians, dancers and singers from each of the schools.

The ISA schools are members of a worldwide family of dual language immersion schools that are officially sanctioned by the Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture in Madrid, Spain, and go

through an intensive screening process before becoming an International Spanish Academy.

Students in Palm Beach County’s five ISA programs begin the study of the Spanish language and cultures in kindergarten and continue through grade 12. Children are introduced to vocabulary and basic grammar to communicate about their school, home, clothes and food.

Students must apply and be selected to attend an ISA school.

To learn more about International Spanish Academies and how to apply for the 2017-18 school year, visit the Choice and Career Options page at www.palmbeachschools.org.

Top-ranked competitive eaters from around the nation will gather at the National Sweet Corn-Eating Championship on Sunday, April 24 at 3 P.M. at the South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Reigning Sweet Corn-Eating Champion, Seattle’s Erik “The Red” Denmark, will return to defend his title in this year’s championship. His 2015 achievement marked the furthest any Major League Eating (MLE) competitor had traveled within the continental United States to secure victory.

Crazy Legs Conti finished second, while then-rookie Gideon Oji gave a crushing performance for third.

MLE participants will vie for $6,100 in prize money and the title of Sweet Corn-Eating Champion.

The Sweet Corn discipline is among the toughest on the competitive eating circuit. Success depends on the relentless and rigorous application of technique.

“Sweet corn eating is extraordinarily demanding on the jaw muscles, and requires an eater with superior fitness to complete the 12-minute event,” MLE Chair George Shea said. “This is an endurance event.”

The annual South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta, presented by the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida, also includes a family

festival of children’s games and music, along with mouth-watering, locally grown sweet corn.

Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 11, and free to kids 5 years old and younger.

A $5 unlimited rides wristband is available for kids.

Major League Eating, governing body of all stomach-centric sports, conducts more than 80 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. The competitive eating community, which numbers more than 8,000, travels the world in search of top titles. For more information, visit www.majorleagueeating.com.

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Yesteryear

Now Open Year-Round

continued from page 1 said. “We gain insight into the ways that we got here, we learn empathy, and we’re less likely to make mistakes in the future when we understand our history.”

Jeremy Johnson, president and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, was excited that Yesteryear Village will be open year-round.

“It is a tremendous gem in the fabric of our community, and to strengthen our historic and our heritage resources in our county really does improve not only the quality of life for our young people, but for our residents and our visitors alike,” he said.

He noted that the Historical Society does many programs at Yesteryear Village. “I’m so excited that we’re going to have an opportunity to bring young people and our residents out to see this amazing place,” Johnson said.

Johnson added that many of the docents from the Richard and Pat

NEWS Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum are now volunteers at Yesteryear Village. “Congratulations. It’s a pleasure to be here, and I look forward to a fabulous relationship,” he said.

Author, historian and lawyer Harvey E. Oyer III is a fifth-generation Palm Beach County resident.

He is proud of the crucial mission of Yesteryear Village.

“If it was not for institutions like this one, and the one that Jeremy operates, and the many institutions that Rena is responsible for, we would not be educating the 1.4 million people, most of whom are from somewhere else, about who we are, what our culture is and what our history is,” Oyer said.

“We are so fortunate to have this.

We are one of really only two of these in Florida… Last year, we had 20,000 schoolchildren through this facility. That number is going to be substantially higher going forward thanks to this opportunity.”

Teaching children to care about Florida, he said, is imperative, and Yesteryear Village is one of the ways to teach children about the culture and history of Florida.

Steve Barnard and Honey with a 1924 American Lafrance 75-foot aerial fire truck.

Rena Blades of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Rick Vymlatil, president and CEO of the South Florida Fair, thanked everyone for attending, giving kudos to the numerous volunteers in the audience.

“Those are the folks, many of them, who have kept the village alive since it first opened in 1990,” he said. “Thank you again for being here. Please tell everybody you see about the village being open; it’s a fine little treasure.”

Vymlatil suggested that visitors talk to the docents and volunteers, and explore the new Yesteryear Village boardwalk that starts by the bait and tackle shop.

“Imagine what it was like in Florida without any air conditioning,” he said. “When you walk that boardwalk and you see the wonderful vegetation, you kind of get an idea of what Florida looked like before we all got here.”

Yesteryear Village “Mayor” Chris Monteleone thanked everyone for coming out.

“I hope you enjoy your experience here at Yesteryear Village,” he said.

For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.

Gina Sauber at one of the Yesteryear Village exhibits.

which is designed to provide professionals in their 20s and 30s enhanced resources for growth.

“The chamber is thrilled about our new partnership with the United Way,” Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford said. “This is a win-win for both organizations and, most importantly, the community we serve.”

Young Professional Plus membership benefits include: • Courtesy membership in the United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society (ELS).

• Networking Opportunities: Build your circle of influence by meeting other business professionals at chamber/ELS events and establishing relationships.

• The ELS Educational Series: Meet and learn from established leaders throughout the community.

• Introductions and referrals to business leaders from industry sec-

Colin Walkes, Chris Monteleone, Vicki Chouris, Commissioner Pricilla Taylor, Jack Frost, Kelley Burke, Glenn Jergensen, Harvey Oyer, Rena Blades, Jeremy Johnson and Rick Vymlatil.

Jeremy Johnson of the Historical Society.

United Way, Chamber Partner To Help Young Professionals

The United Way of Palm Beach County and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce are pioneering a new path for local young professionals. In addition to traditional membership benefits, early to mid-level professionals who join the chamber will now have access to United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society (ELS), which serves as the organization’s young professionals group at an affordable donor level.

The ELS mission is to attract, enlighten and rally younger professionals by creating a society of like-minded individuals who believe in giving back financially while being able to network as they participate in community service projects and educational opportunities.

This feature is available through the chamber’s newest membership level: Young Professional Plus,

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tors in the region and local areas.

• Participate in community impact and volunteer opportunities through ELS. • Opportunity to purchase adverting on the chamber’s web site, electronic newsletter and more.

• Enjoy savings on products and services with access to the chamber’s Office Depot discount program, prescription card discount program and other discount programs.

• Courtesy counseling provided

by SCORE business mentors.

• Branding opportunities for your business through chamber event sponsorship.

The annual cost of membership is $350. To access the membership application, visit www.cpbchamber.com and click the “Join the Chamber” tab. To learn more about the Young Professionals Plus membership, call (561) 790-6200.

David Fendrick, Ed Hart, Irving Orloff, Bob Tunick and Howard Kesselman of the Cameo Barbershop Quartet.

Glenn Jergensen of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council.

ITID Park

Bid Is Awarded

continued from page 1 egories, I would say we could save 20 percent,” he said. “That’s based on markups from subs and efficiencies.”

Schriner added that he can work with ITID Engineer Jay Foy to see if there are portions of the project that the district can do itself, such as demolition.

“Jay and I have built plenty of projects of this magnitude,” he said. “Looking at 20 percent, you could have $850,000 in savings if we do that. It’s going to take more work from the district’s standpoint, because you’re going to be the manager of all these trades.”

Schriner added that they had received $1.2 million in grants for the project and had applied for more. “There’s no guarantee, but I think we could cut this to about $2.5 million if you act as the GC,” he said.

South Florida Fair Chief Operating Officer Vicki Chouris with Yesteryear Village Manager Paige Poole.

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He also pointed out that there is less aggravation when using a general contractor, and more risk to the district without one because it has final responsibility, even if it hires a project manager to coordinate all the subcontractors.

The bids would also have to go out again separately.

Schriner added that the Rosso bid, in his opinion, was a fair amount, but the district had the option of awarding the building contract separately at a savings of 20 percent, which amounts to about $200,000 to $250,000, with no objections from the contractor.

“We’re ready to go,” he said.

“We’re close now. We’ve been doing this for 11 years, we’re close.”

Supervisor Gary Dunkley, however, who has favored a focus on drainage improvements over park projects, was generally opposed.

“We can’t have both,” he said.

“There’s $3 million that already went into this park. No matter how you look at it, we’re going to have to raise taxes, and I keep on

asking, there’s a maintenance cost for this park.”

Supervisor Michelle Damone said she favored going with the general contractor, with considerations to having a separate bid for the buildings, adding that the grants and other cost-saving measures would bring the cost to the district at much less than the Rosso bid.

“At the end of the day, we’ve gotten this far along, and we’ve been on this board to make all these decisions,” she said. “I don’t want to turn back. I want to move forward. This is what I will support. We’ve spent the money; we got the grants. Now we’re suggesting not to do it?”

Jacobs agreed that the district needs drainage improvements, but also park projects.

“We need that park. We’ve needed it for 15 years,” she said.

“Since I’ve been on the board for 10 years, it’s just sitting there.”

Damone made a motion to approve the existing bid but rebid the buildings separately, which carried 4-1 with Dunkley opposed.

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PREPARING TO SELL YOUR HOME?

Selling your home doesn’t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.

Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the A/C vents doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, worn or stained carpet that needs replacing or cracked tiles that need attention, be sure to get it done—flooring is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside.

Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and re-flooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities.

Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home staging can mean adding small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

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Summer’s almost here, and if you have a horse-crazed child, now’s the time to evaluate local riding camp options. Happily, there are many to choose from. This week, columnist Ellen Rosenberg looks at some of the area’s fun equestrian camp offerings.

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Business

Chef Clay Carnes Opening New Latin Street Food Eatery This Summer In WPB

Executive Chef Clay Carnes, one of Palm Beach County’s hottest current chefs, recently announced a brand-new concept opening soon in downtown West Palm Beach. Cholo Soy Cocina, slated to open this summer, will serve a new kind of Latin street food.

Carnes will be armed with locally grown produce and top-quality meats and ingredients, along with his wellknown no-nonsense approach to cooking. Page 24

Sports

Fifth Set Lifts P.B. Central Over Dwyer In Volleyball

On Thursday, April 14, the Palm Beach Central High School boys volleyball team hosted William T. Dwyer High School and defeated the Panthers in five sets. The Broncos (5-6) exchanged winning sets with Dwyer, but the fifth set landed in favor of Palm Beach Central.

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Wellington Claims The District Softball Title

The Wellington High School softball team did not have to travel far on Wednesday, April 13 to claim its third district title in seven years. The team impressively handled Royal Palm Beach 5-1 on the Wildcats’ home turf to take home the District 12-8A crown. Page 31

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Area Horse Camps Have Plenty To Offer This Season

Summer’s almost here, and if you have a horse-crazed child, now’s the time to evaluate local riding camp options. Happily, there are many to choose from. Here are a few: • The Palm Beach Riding Academy in Wellington invites children ages 5 to 13 to improve their riding and horsemanship skills while making friends and developing confidence. Activities include riding-related games, riding lessons, horse care skills, demonstrations, trail rides, games, crafts and an occasional horse show. Camp runs Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with extended day options available. Dates are June 14-17, June 21-24, July 5-9, July 19-22 and Aug. 2-5. It costs $350 weekly for PBRA members; $400 for non-members. For more info., call (561) 784-4275 or visit www.pbra.coth.com.

• Jupiter Equestrian Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon, from June 6 through Aug. 12.

The daily rate is $75, or weekly for $225.

Aftercare runs $40 per day. Campers learn horse safety, horse care, riding techniques, confidence-building, personal growth and physical refinement. There are farm animals to play with, a lagoon-style swimming pool, fishing, canoeing, and games and crafts galore. The camp is on a safe, 20-acre estate.

For more info., call (561) 373-3952 or visit www.jupiterequestriancenter.com and www. sanditrails.com.

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By Ellen Rosenberg • Staffordshire Equestrian Center in Boca Raton focuses on equine care, balanced seat riding, horsemanship and farm chores.

Children ages 6 to 14 are immersed in a daily horse experience and participate in an end-ofweek horse show. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and costs $250 (aftercare additional). Current students, returning campers, siblings and groups of two or more are $200 per student. One day is $75.

Camp runs June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29 and Aug. 1-5. For more info., call (561) 445-3946 or visit www.staffordshireequestrian center.com.

• Desert Rose Ranch, located on 20 acres in the gated community of Ranch Colony, Jupiter, offers an equestrian opportunity for all levels of riders, beginners through advanced. There are daily riding lessons, and activities also include trail rides, arts and crafts, volleyball, fishing, games, field trips and horse shows.

Horses are limited and based on availability, so early reservations are recommended. For more info., call Pam LiVecchi at (561) 779-5206 or

Instructor Shayna Swindell on Olaf with Caleigh Coleman on Flyer on the riding trails at Casperey Stables. visit www.desertroseranch-fl.com.

• Casperey Stables, on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, believes horsemanship helps kids develop essential life management skills.

The program features activities geared for children ages 7 to 14, of all skill levels. The main focus is horses, with daily lessons, trail rides, horse care and horseback games, and

Campers bathe horses after riding them at the Freedom Riders Academy. demonstrations by blacksmiths and equine dentists. At the end of each session, parents are invited to join their kids for a horse show and cookout. Days run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during each two-week session: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 5-8, July 1116, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5 and Aug. See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Andrew Finkle Joins BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION IberiaBank As Senior VP AWARDS $193,000 TO 18 NONPROFITS IberiaBank recently announced that Andrew Finkle has joined the company as senior vice president and senior commercial relationship manager for Southeast Florida.

Finkle most recently served as partner and chief financial officer for Basik Trading Inc. in Wellington.

Before that, he worked in investment and commercial banking for 13 years in both Florida and New York.

“Andrew will be a great addition to our team. His experience in running a company, managing a sales force, budgeting and forecasting will help him connect with clients.

Having worked in their shoes, he’ll have a better understanding of their situation, so that we can provide financial solutions that are best suited for their needs now and into the future,” said Jennifer Brancaccio, market president for IberiaBank.

Finkle will work from the IberiaBank branch located at 1101 N. Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach and cover Broward and Palm Beach counties. His area of expertise is in C&I lending, although he has also helped clients with real estate transactions in Florida.

Originally from Roslyn, N.Y., Finkle moved to South Florida in

Andrew Finkle 2002. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the school of business at Ithaca College.

IberiaBank Corp. is a financial holding company with 299 combined offices, including 199 bank branch offices and three loan production offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Florida and Georgia, and mortgage representatives in 67 locations in 10 states.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently delivered $193,000 in grant checks to 18 nonprofits from Riviera Beach to Boca Raton as part of the company’s “18 Checks in 18 Minutes” initiative. Nonprofits throughout Palm Beach County received these long-awaited grants to help fulfill their missions to better the community. All 18 are recipients of Bank of America’s 2016 Workforce Development and Education Grant, which pays for financial education and job skills training, as well as support for small businesses. Shown above with a check for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County are (L-R) Laura Bessinger-Morse, program officer for the Education Foundation; Stephanie Glavin, Palm Beach County market manager for Bank of America; Christina Lambert, president and CEO of the Education Foundation; Fab Brumley, Palm Beach County president of Bank of America; and Dr. Robert Avossa, superintendent of the Palm Beach County School District.

Calling all sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids for a summer of fun at Breakers West Country Club.

Daily Golf, Tennis, Basketball & Swimming Arts & Crafts | Magic Shows | Science Projects Wildlife Demonstrations | Family Cookouts Theme Weeks | Family Activity Center & More

AGES 4-14 June 6 – August 19 Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

After-care is available.

To register, call 561-422-4915.

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Chef Clay Carnes Opening Latin Street Food Eatery

Executive Chef Clay Carnes, one of Palm Beach County’s hottest current chefs, recently announced a brand-new concept opening soon in downtown West Palm Beach.

Cholo Soy Cocina, slated to open this summer, will serve a new kind of Latin street food. Carnes will be armed with locally grown produce and top-quality meats and ingredients, along with his well-known no-nonsense approach to cooking, and will be serving up tantalizing Andean-American selections and tacos crafted from freshly made Florida organic white corn tortillas.

“Cholo Soy is our brand’s name.

‘Cholo’ is a slang term in Ecuador for the indigenous people. It also means something ‘mixed or ghetto.’ I came

across it written on a wall in a Peruvian restaurant. At that point it hit me, ‘This is perfect!’” Carnes explained.

“I like the open-ended feel of it as it reflects our cuisine here as ‘mixed’ and indigenous or authentic.”

The French Culinary Institute and ALMA (La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana) graduate made his start as chef de cuisine at Cucina Dell’ Arte in Palm Beach. From there, he transplanted to Cuenca, Ecuador, leading the team at the boutique hotel Mansion Alcazar.

Carnes returned to South Florida in 2011 to open the Grille in Wellington. He then took the reins as the executive chef of the White Horse Tavern, where he feeds the highly discerning, elite equestrian set.

Sam Markwell

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has announced its 2016 Woman of the Year. The Woman of the Year program recognizes a member who has made notable contributions and outstanding achievements to the local chapter and the community.

The recipient, Sam Markwell, spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of SFC(P), teaching licensed practical nursing cours-

Known for an eclectic cuisine that reflects his Italian, Mediterranean, Latin and North American exposure, Carnes recently reigned victorious on the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen.

“We’re trying to up the ante here in South Florida for tacos. We’re using locally grown, organic and non-GMO corn and handmade masa for our tortillas, which definitely sets us apart,” Carnes said.

He is excited to not only provide Cholo Soy Cocina’s offerings in the restaurant, but also at the West Palm Beach Green Market. The restaurant will also do large to-go style food, including catering and ticket-only “puerta cerrada” style dinners once or twice a month with local guest

chefs from all around the state.

“We’ll work with local farms and purveyors and use a lot of dry grains and ingredients so we won’t be limited to seasonality,” Carnes said. “We will really concentrate on growing our own peppers, herbs and other vegetables on our patio and rooftop garden.”

Surroundings in the 600-squarefoot restaurant will be intimate, with just a dozen seats, including standing room at the counter. Carnes also has some surprises for the space, which will be located at 3715 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

To learn more, follow the restaurant on Instagram @cholosoycocina or sign up for e-mails by visiting www.cholosoycocina.com.

Clay Carnes

Sam Markwell Is American Business Women Group’s Local Woman Of Year es and supervising co-workers in a hospital environment. She has worked in all aspects of healthcare, from outpatient care to nursing-home care. About 10 years ago, Markwell started her own business to educate, empower and entertain women 18 or older.

Since 1976, she has held a CPR instructor position and conducts classes at the VA Medical Center and Gold’s Gym. Markwell has contributed to her community as a volunteer

at the VA Medical Center and by decorating the unit she worked in for every holiday to bring joy to the patients. She also organized the 2015 holiday gift bag event, which provided 100 bags to the patients in the Community Living Center. She attends and supports several quarter auctions to raise money for various charities.

A member of ABWA since 2013, Markwell is active in different capacities and is the current secretary.

In addition, she is the fundraising, community service and social event chair, and served on those committees prior to leading them. She has also served on the fashion show committee. Markwell has received awards for perfect attendance and has been selected as member of the month on multiple occasions.

To learn more about the American Business Women’s Association, contact Chapter President Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915.

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is a great way for children in grades 1 through 12 to experience a broad range of art projects. The camp will run from June 6 until Aug. 12. Each of the 10 weeks has a different theme. Experienced and vetted art instructors will provide campers with exciting, hands-on activities. All art materials are included with tuition. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave. in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/ youthartcamp.

The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is the place to go for an amazing, culture-themed art camp for your child. More than just painting, Bootz offers clay sculpting, paper mache, printmaking, weaving and more. Campers are excited to enjoy games, music, foods, celebrations and activities from various cultures. Every week, campers create “souvenirs” that reflect their own expressive connection to the culture presented. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is located at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118. Learn more at www.bootzculturalartscenter.com or call (561) 290-2753.

Breakers West Summer Camp 2016 is calling all campers for a summer of fun.

Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 4-14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. Enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, science projects, themed weeks, Family Activity Center fun and much more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19. Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. After-care is also available.

For more information, or to register for camp, call (561) 422-4915.

Camp Varsity is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School. The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. Camp Varsity focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as developing new sports skills. Camps have a different sports theme every week. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with two to three hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are fishing, basketball, soccer, football, kickball, recreational games and more. Camp Varsity also offers specialty camps, such as dance & cheerleading and volleyball. Camp ages are 5 to 13. For online registration information, visit www. buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248.

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Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14.

With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

Dance Unlimited in Lake Worth will be offering three different summer camps this season: a ballet/contemporary intensive the weeks of June 13, 20 and 27; a princess camp for ages 4 to 7 the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1; and a musical theater/ dance camp for ages 7 and up the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The summer intensive is for dancers ages 7 and up with a strong desire to improve. Ballet, pointe and contemporary classes will be joined by classes in jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, pilates, and strength and conditioning. Princess camp will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a performance each Thursday at noon. Musical theater camp will run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a performance each Friday at 3 p.m. The summer intensive camp will run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info., call (561) 641-2063 or visit www.dance-unlimited.com.

The Eagle Arts Academy is a fun place for your child to be this summer. Want them to explore their arts and creative side? Camp Eagle Arts offers art projects, field trips, weekly planned themes and much more. The program has several specialty arts-focused camps, led by talented instructors, including Film Camp, Acting/Drama Camp, TV Production Camp, Science Camp, Art Camp, Music Camp and Dance Camp. Camps runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an extended day available. The cost is $195 for Camp Eagle Arts and $245 for the specialty camps. Visit www.eagleartsacademy.com or call Brittany Axelrod at (561) 412-4087, ext. 120 for more info.

Golden Grove’s Gator Camp is back and ready for fun! Gator Camp will run for eight one-week sessions June 6 through July 29 (no camp July 4). Campers entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Campers do not have to be enrolled at Golden Grove Elementary School to attend. Four themes will run during two sessions each this summer. Game design, photography/moviemaking, robotics and medieval technology will keep campers busy and learning new things. Campers enjoy field trips, on-campus programming, group activities, cooking and arts & crafts. Call Pat Packard at (561) 904-9730 for more info.

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The Goddard School is a trusted name among parents and families for more than 27 years, with its safe classroom, nurturing environment and age-appropriate exploration and discovery opportunities. The school’s summer camp incorporates its F.L.EX (fun, learning experience) Learning Program and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experience every day for children. Children ages 1 to 7 will enjoy the five different themes presented during camp, which runs from June 6 to Aug. 12 at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington.

To register, or for more information, call (561) 333-2020 or visit www.goddardschool. com/wellingtonfl.

High Touch High Tech and #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall have partnered to bring campers “the Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, a leader in science education for the last 20 years, brings science to life with hands-on experiments for children ages 4 to 14. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. High Touch High Tech offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, and physical activities at its new location in the original Wellington Mall. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers should expect awesome fun making slime, erupting volcanoes, launching rockets, making ice cream and more.

To register, call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net.

Home Away From Home offers six state-of-the-art locations conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County, including a new location in Boynton Beach opening in the summer of 2016. Programs are offered for infants through pre-K, free VPK, after care and summer camp serving children six weeks to 10 years old. Campers will embark on new adventures, making lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories this summer with a variety of enriching, educational and fun activities. Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information.

Horsey & Artsy Camp is available this summer at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary. After riding and having horse fun, the kids will meet in an air conditioned room built just for painting and drawing, learning to use watercolors with classical instruction, along with crafts and all sorts of creative fun. Enjoy this unique camp in a summer paradise. Register early, so you don’t get left out. For more info., call (561) 7922666 or visit 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Learn more at www.goodearthfarm.info.

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

St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will offer campers arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include: the Mighty Jungle; Cave Quest; Let’s Go Camping; Arctic Adventure; the Desert; Down on the Farm; Oceans, Lakes & Rivers; and Space, the Last Frontier. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 13, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

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WHS Takes District Softball Title With Win Over RPBHS

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School softball team did not have to travel far on Wednesday, April 13 to claim its third district title in seven years. The team impressively handled Royal Palm Beach 5-1 on the Wildcats’ home turf to take home the District 12-8A crown.

The district finals game was the third match-up of the season for the two teams, each grabbing an earlier

win. An intense look of determination was evident on both sides.

The two squads clashed in battle on the clay, with Wellington striking the first series of blows. Mary Rodriguez launched an inside-the-park home run in the first inning, scoring two runs. Rodriguez’s mammoth hit sailed deep into center field and struck the fence to give the Wolverines an early 2-0 lead.

Wellington (17-9) delivered another blow in the second inning be-

cause of a Royal Palm Beach miscue by the outfield. A bobbled fly ball led to Wellington’s Katie Schmidt crossing the plate for the Wolverines’ third run after an error added insult to injury for the Wildcats.

Wellington appeared to be cruising to an easy victory, but the Wildcats shoved back. Royal Palm Beach’s Katherine Armstrong hit an RBI single to claw into the margin, closing in 3-1 on the Wolverines in See SOFTBALL, page 32

Wellington High School’s District 12-8A softball title-winning team.

Wellington’s Genevieve Mangini is tagged out by Royal Palm Beach third baseman Brett Petersen.

Wellington’s Mary Rodriguez on her way to the plate on her inside-the-park home run.

Avery Binnix gets a base hit for the Wolverines.

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Fifth Set Lifts P.B. Central Over Dwyer In Volleyball

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, April 14, the Palm Beach Central High School boys volleyball team hosted William T. Dwyer High School and defeated the Panthers in five sets (25-20, 22-25, 25-13, 17-25, 15-13).

The Broncos (5-6) exchanged winning sets with Dwyer, but the fifth set landed in favor of Palm Beach Central. The win accented the celebration as the Broncos honored seniors on senior night.

Palm Beach Central took the first and third sets, with the third being

the most impressive. Initially, the set was close, with the Broncos leading by only one at 8-7.

A seven-point run put the Broncos in a comfortable position to take the third set, leading 18-10. Caleb Blazer and Trevon Savage were instrumental in capturing the third

Javar Pascoe gets a kill for the Broncos as the ball skirts the top of the net.

Palm Beach Central’s Colonel Lynch goes up for a kill against the Panthers.

Palm Beach Central’s Matthew Smith looks to set up the attack at the net.

set in dominating form 25-13.

Palm Beach Central could have wrapped up the match with a win in the fourth set, but a committed Dwyer squad had other plans. Dwyer led 11-10 midway through the set. The Broncos struggled at times to serve over the net, which proved to be the

difference in that set, which they surrendered 17-25. It was the break the Panthers needed in an effort to spoil senior night for the Broncos, taking the match into a fifth set.

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Caleb Blazer keeps the ball in play for the Broncos.

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HAWK HIGH SCORER TO PLAY FOR PIONEERS

Berean’s Christopher Mauck Commits To MIT

Berean Christian School quarterback Christopher Mauck has decided to blend football and academics. Mauck traveled to Boston last week and committed to the MIT Engineers.

Mauck broke all the passing records at Berean while leading the Bulldogs to two back-to-back undefeated Gulf Atlantic Division Championships in the Sunshine State Athletic Conference. He received first team all-conference honors in the SSAC and was named to the first team all-county and all-area teams as well.

Mauck was selected to play in the

Palm Beach County All-Star game, given honorable-mention honors on the 1A-5A division all-state team and was selected to the first team Florida All-State Independent Elite Team.

Mauck was recently selected and honored with the prestigious National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.

Mauck plans to attend MIT to study engineering and business.

Along with his goal of achieving dual master’s degrees, he will also try to lead the MIT Engineers football team to conference championships in the future.

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A Win For Wellington

of his pitcher for the night.

Wellington delivered a staggering blow in the top of the seventh inning to add to its tally. Sarah Longley hit an RBI triple, and Bailey Cain followed with an RBI single to lift the Wolverines to a 5-1 advantage heading into the bottom of the final inning.

Royal Palm Beach (12-8) needed a swift response at the plate to close in on the Wellington lead, but a relentless Wolverine defense would not allow a Wildcat rally. Cain swept the first three Royal Palm Beach

batters to seal the 5-1 Wellington win, and the district championship.

“We have a mind-set; you have to make a statement from inning number one, we’re here to play,” Royal Palm Beach coach Dave Hir said. “We did not do that.”

Both teams advance to regional play.

“It’s a great win, Royal Palm didn’t give in; they fought hard,” Boretti said. “We put the ball in play. That’s what we needed to do, and those two runs in the last inning, those were huge.”

Softball

Seminole Ridge High School varsity basketball player Jihadu Brunner-Brown has signed an athletic scholarship letter to play for the Indian River State College Pioneers. Brunner-Brown is the all-time high-scorer for the Hawks, with 1,030 points in his two-year career at SRHS. Shown above is Brunner-Brown with SRHS Principal James Campbell, basketball coach Kai Lee, Athletic Director Scott Park and Brunner-Brown’s uncle Uriah Cornwall.

continued from page 31 the bottom of the second inning.

Both teams traded blows through most of the innings but were unable to put more runs on the scoreboard, with some impressive defensive play.

“I have to give Brennan Cain a lot of credit; she kept them at bay,” Wellington coach Mark Boretti said

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continued from page 23 8-12. Each session costs $450 (cash or check) or $468 (credit card). Two or more sessions are discounted, and the daily fee is $60. Extended care is available. A 5 percent discount is available for full payment by April 30, and there’s an additional 5 percent discount for siblings. For more info., call (561) 792-4990, or visit www.caspereystables.com.

• Golden Gait Stables, at Sunshine Meadows in Delray Beach, offers daily riding, horse games, arts and crafts, and other events for kids of all ages. The program is filled with hands-on activities designed to teach children all about horses.

All campers ride one hour per day and learn basic control of the horse in the saddle of their choice. They also learn horse management skills such as bandaging, clipping, basic first aid and stable management, with each assigned their own horse for the week. Guest visits include veterinarians, dentists and blacksmiths. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 6 through Aug. 12. Children can attend for one day or the whole summer. A three-week session is $750, one week is $275 and each

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SPORTS & RECREATION day is $65. For more info., call (561) 376-5352 or visit www.goldengaitridingstables.com.

• The Freedom Riders Academy in Little Ranches is a rescue barn, home to six horses. It focuses on teaching children life lessons and values through the care and love of horses. Camp days include riding lessons, tacking and grooming tutorials, and all aspects of horse care and ownership. Freedom Riders accepts all levels of students, beginner to advanced, ages 5 to 15.

There are two or three openings Monday through Thursday, and up to seven on solo Fridays. Days run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Camp runs every week, starting June 6, through Aug. 5. There is a counselor for every three campers. For more info., call (561) 201-7884 or visit www. freedomridersacademy.org.

• If your child is more into a whole farm experience, check out the Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves. Owner Nancy Fried-Tobin has 48 years of camp experience with horses and children. Campers enjoy daily riding lessons in hunt seat, dressage, western trail, vaulting and driving, all on the 20-acre property. In addition to the horses and ponies, there are parrots, zebra, donkeys, minis, dwarf minis, waterfowl, chickens, guinea pigs, a pot-belly pig, a cow and sheep. After the horse part of

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Palm Beach Riding Academy campers learn about different types of bits. the day, campers cool off, have lunch and start the art project of the itself and squeeze out two more day. Children learn to be indepenpoints to take the final set 15-13 and dent and take care of all aspects of the match. horsemanship, from grooming to With the win, the Broncos imriding to cleaning tack. Children are prove to 5-6 on the season. Blazer supervised at all times, and there are had 20 kills, three blocks and two continued from page 31 never more than 10 campers, ages 7 the fifth set, running out to a 13-8 aces. Savage recorded 14 kills and to 12. Each day runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. lead, but a stubborn Panther squad four digs. Luke Cain had 25 assists in three two-week sessions. Each would not go quietly. Dwyer put and 15 digs. Joey Pisa tallied 30 digs two-week session costs $590. A 5 together a four-point run, finding all for the Broncos. percent sibling discount is applied the right moves to come within one Palm Beach Central had games if paid in full by May 1. Aftercare is point, 13-12. against Olympic Heights and Semavailable. For more info., call (561) The rally forced a Bronco time- inole Ridge high schools this week, 792-2666 or visit www.goodearth out, but it proved to be just what but results were not available by farm.info. the Bronco squad needed to collect press time.

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Saturday, April 23 • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold its Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with more than 80 vendors selling an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. Visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will hold a special Passover and Shabbat Service on Saturday April 23 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for info.

• Wellington is seeking volunteers for its Great American Cleanup project on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the Wellington Marketplace and will move into the adjacent Goldenrod neighborhood for a litter cleanup. Once the cleanup is complete, volunteers will be served lunch at Goldenrod Park. Contact Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Our Kids World Family Fun Fest will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its 20th annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. For more info., call Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915 or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for age 3 to 7 on Saturday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. Make a new craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Karaoke Café for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 23 at 3 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes with friends.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday, April 23 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy live music and up-close animal encounters, too. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Night with Janis Joplin on Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. featuring Tony Award nominee Mary Bridget Davies. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, April 24 • The Wellington Rotary Club will host the

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Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K at the Wellington Amphitheater on Sunday, April 24 starting at 7:30 a.m. For more info., contact Larry Kemp at larry.kemp@comcast.net or (561) 333-2770.

• The Shamrock Classic to benefit the Quantum House will take place Sunday, April 24 at Breakers West. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Visit www. quantumhouse.org or call (561) 494-0515 for more info.

• The 16th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta will take place Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds with a green market, children’s games, food, live music, a corn-shucking contest and more. For more info., call (561) 996-0343 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will conclude the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 24 with the finals of the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Stuart Mears, a candidate for Florida State Representative in District 86, will host a campaign kickoff event Sunday, April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at California Pizza Kitchen in the Wellington Green Mall. RSVP to (561) 386-3022 or stuart@ stuartwmears.com.

Monday, April 25 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Budgeting & Personal Finance Apps for Your Mobile Device on Monday, April 25 at 2 p.m. Learn the best personal money management apps for your phone and tablet.

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

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Save Money: Grow Your Own Fruits & Vegetables on Monday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Create multiple crafts from many fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, April 26 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Kravis on Broadway: The Bridges Of Madison County from Tuesday, April 26 through Saturday, April 30. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Develop drawing skills by exploring the elements of drawing objects and develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cord Cutting 101 for adults Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about streaming alternatives to cable and satellite television, including the various devices, services and resources. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, April 27 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Adult Book Discussion on Wednesday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Join in a lively discussion of Emma Donoghue’s novel Room, which introduces the reader to the unusual world of Jack, a 5-year-old boy living under very unconventional circumstances. Call (561) 7906030 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” for adults on Wednesday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m.

Learn revolutionary decluttering and organizing tips from the bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 27 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 Tween Crafternoon & Coloring Club for ages 9 to 17 on Wednesday, April 27 at 4 p.m.

Take a homework break and work on your creative side with coloring, rubber band creations, paper bead necklaces or Zentangle doodle art.

Bring friends or make some new ones. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, April 28 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Great Courses: Understanding Investments on Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. This DVD series will discuss the basics of investing in three parts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The YWCA of Palm Beach County will present its Racial Justice Awards on Thursday, April 28 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Call the YWCA at (561) 640-0050, ext. 115, for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grownups on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Join fellow coloring enthusiasts for a relaxing coloring session. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring other coloring tools. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, April 28 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring a Neil Diamond tribute at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will

The Town-Crier host Buying a Car: How Not to Get Scammed on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Learn helpful steps about buying a new or used car. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

Friday, April 29 • The Wellington Seniors Club will hold its Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Friday, April 29 starting at 6 p.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. For more info., call Peter Granata at (561) 795-9814.

Saturday, April 30 • The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will present its eighth annual Run for the Animals & Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park (7115 Forest Hill Blvd.). Vendors and rescues can sign up at animalkindness@ pbso.org or by calling (561) 688-3981. Register at www.active.com. For more info., contact Kevin O’Brien at (561) 242-5815 or obrienk@pbso.org.

• The Color Vibe 5K will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. Visit www.thecolorvibe.com for more info.

• The final Green Market at Wellington for this season will be held Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Young Entrepreneur Academy Tradeshow Event on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. Participating students will debut their businesses at this free event. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “If You Plant It, They Will Come: Attracting Wildlife With Native Plants” on Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. Discover what you can do to help provide a habitat for wildlife visitors and receive a voucher for a free three-gallon native tree or shrub, while supplies last. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• St. Rita Parish Center (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a Charity Quarter Auction on Saturday April 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Donations will benefit charities supported by the St. Rita Council of Catholic Women, including a high school scholarship. For more info., call Caroline at (561) 798-2853.

Sunday, May 1 • The Women of the Western Communities will host a fashion show, auction and brunch fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Harmony House, a safe emergency shelter for abused women and their children, and the WWC Scholarship Fund. Contact Mair Armand at mair.armand1@gmail.com or (561) 635-0011 for more information, or to donate an auction item or purchase tickets.

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

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ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

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