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SRHS GETS READY FOR GRADUATION SEE STORY, PAGE 3

HARLEY SERVICE GETS RPB ZONING OK SEE STORY, PAGE 7

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The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved the first reading of an ordinance last week to revise flood plain maps for the village that greatly reduce the number of structures considered at risk during exceptionally wet storms. Page 3

Boys & Girls Club Kids Harvest Vegetables From Community Garden

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington celebrated its community garden on Saturday, April 22 by harvesting some of the vegetables planted by the club children. Children at the club grew vegetables in the four garden beds with help from the Growums program, the Wellington Garden Club, the Young Professionals of Wellington and local businesses. Page 7

Perfect Smile Dentistry Hosts Benefit Event For Families First Of PBC

Perfect Smile Dentistry held a gift-gathering party to benefit Families First of Palm Beach County’s Children’s Day Auction and Smiles for Life on Thursday, April 20 at Perfect Smile’s Wellington office. Mayor Anne Gerwig declared April 21 as Denim Day in Wellington, in honor of the Families First Community Denim Day project. Page 9

OPINION

Teacher Appreciation Week Can’t Replace Year-Round Support

Teacher Appreciation Week is taking place May 1-5. It serves as an opportunity to place the limelight on educators, where communities, parents and students focus on the hard work and dedication teachers make in helping to sculpt young minds.

When your children aren’t with you, they are most likely in school, with their teachers. Be sure to thank the teachers, who play such an important role in shaping your children, and their future. Page 4

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In an epic rematch of the 2015 U.S. Open Polo Championship final, Valiente defeated Orchard Hill 13-12 in overtime Tuesday, April 25 on Engel & Völkers field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Shown above is IPC’s Mark Bellissimo with Adolfo Cambiaso, Diego Cavanagh, Matias Torres Zavaleta and Bob Jornayvaz of Valiente holding up the U.S. Open trophy. SEE STORY, PAGE 7

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Royal Palm Beach Zoners OK Senior Care At Cypress Key

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday of comprehensive plan and zoning amendments that would allow a senior care facility as part of the commercial component of the mixed-use Cypress Key development on Southern Blvd.

Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin said the applicant wants institutional uses to be added to the office category.

If the zoning text amendment is approved, the institutional uses would include financial institutions, public or private institutions, child daycare centers and/or senior housing facilities.

It would also lower the mini-

mum floor-area ratio requirements for retail service, and raise the maximum floor area ratio requirement for office/institutional.

“There is a site plan that is working its way through the process that does show a senior housing facility, a daycare center and two restaurants with drive-throughs,” Erwin said. “In addition to that, they have reduced the floor area that was approved. I believe the latest site plan that went through went down to 125,000 square feet, and this will further lower it to somewhere around 117,000.”

He said village staff recommended approval.

Ken Tuma with Urban Design Kilday Studios, representing the applicant, said this was the first step in the process, and they would

reach out to the nearby neighborhoods.

“The key thing that we’re doing is reducing the retail on that site,” Tuma said. “The retail that was originally approved was about 60,000 square feet. We’re bringing it down to about to 20,000 square feet, and we’re allowing for institutional uses, which are a daycare and a senior living or assisted-living facility.”

Commission Chair Jackie Larson asked for a better definition of assisted living, and Erwin explained that the Royal Palm Beach Village Council recently had adopted a senior housing ordinance that brought Royal Palm Beach up to date with industry standards.

Village Attorney Jennifer AshSee CYPRESS KEY, page 15

County Commission Rejects Iota Carol Land Use Change

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Reversing course from earlier preliminary approvals, the Palm Beach County Commission on Wednesday denied the final approval of the 1,288-acre Delray Linton Groves project west of The Acreage.

The land use text amendment would have allowed up to 1,030 residential units on the land, which currently has an agriculturalresidential land use set at one unit per 10 acres.

The refusal marks an about-face for the county commission, which has approved several large developments surrounding The Acreage in recent years.

Delray Linton Groves, also known as Iota Carol, received transmittal approval to the state in February and received comments from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and strongly negative remarks from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.

County staff had recommended approval, noting that the proposed development included limited commercial uses and could help address water issues in the area.

The site is almost completely surrounded by GL Homes’ 4,872acre Indian Trails Grove development, which received comprehensive plan approval for up to 3,897 homes in September 2016.

The applicant had offered to make more than 400 acres available to the Indian Trail Improvement District, a check for $1.3 million, as well as $1,000 per unit over and above its required impact fees for ITID to use as it sees fit for road improvements.

The applicant had also offered to improve surrounding roadways, including Orange and Hamlin boulevards, 60th Street and 190th Street, to handle increased traffic.

The applicant additionally offered to share the drainage allowance of the former agricultural area with ITID, and to become an activated unit of ITID, agreeing to a condi-

tion that it would not annex or incorporate.

Attorney Martin Perry, representing ITID, said that his client still opposed the project but would accept the offers by the applicant if the project was approved.

Ken Tuma with Urban Design Kilday Studios said the 0.8 density was similar to those in surrounding developments, including Westlake, GL Homes and The Acreage, and that the site is within an area that had been designated for higher density in the long-defunct sector plan.

Tuma also pointed out that the proposed development has open space of almost 70 percent, where other areas of the county are 40 percent.

The proposal had several miles of pedestrian pathways and equestrian trails with connectivity, as well as 2 acres of parking for horse trailers to access the trails.

Tuma added that the 400 acres dedicated to ITID for stormwater management constituted 31 percent of the site, where GL Homes’ dedication of 365 acres was 15 percent of its site.

The applicant also offered to dedicate 26 acres for civic use, possibly for a fire station, and $2.49 million to the school district.

Tuma added that the rezoning would provide a livable community compatible with the surrounding communities.

ITID Supervisor Betty Argue said that Acreage residents were weary of marching down to the county commission meetings to oppose development, only to be ignored.

“I’m not here on behalf of ITID, I have Marty Perry to do that,” Argue said. “I have been very vocal against development in the western communities. When Minto was here, we had 5,000 signed petitions pleading to hear us, do not allow more development. Again, we pleaded during GL Homes.”

She chastised the county for See IOTA CAROL, page 15

Equine Waste Plant Withdraws WELLINGTON ROTARY 5K Application For Glades Facility

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer A company applying to construct an equine waste treatment and recycling plant in the Everglades Agricultural Area withdrew its application at the Palm Beach County Commission transmittal hearing on Wednesday.

The applicants said they would try to settle issues that had come up with surrounding farmers, who said they would not be able to sell produce grown near such a facility.

The commissioners gave transmittal approval to the project in February in a 7-0 vote, with commissioners citing the longstanding need to address equestrian waste.

The applicant, Horizon Composting, had requested a postponement, but Commissioner Melissa McKinlay made a motion not to postpone, which failed for lack of a second.

Commissioner Steve Abrams made a motion to postpone, which

was seconded, but McKinlay said she had met prior to the meeting with more than a dozen interested parties, as well as farmers who told her their ability to market their produce would be in danger if the operation were located in the agricultural area.

McKinlay, who had made the original motion to transmit the application, apologized that the possible negative effects of the facility had not been discovered until now.

Dan Liftman, assistant to Congressman Alcee Hastings, said many residents in the area of the site do not want the plant, including the City of Pahokee. He complimented McKinlay on taking action after meeting with concerned agricultural representatives.

“We oppose the move to postpone,” Liftman said. “It should be taken care of today.”

He added that the majority of the waste comes from Wellington and said it should remain there.

Resident Christine Schwartz asserted that it is impossible to get medicine out of horse manure, which is a concern for having the facility near agricultural production.

“It makes sense to put the solution where the need is,” Schwartz said. “With the lettuce, you cannot wash it out.”

Resident Ana Arroyo agreed that locating the facility in the Everglades Agricultural Area would be a threat to the vegetables grown there.

“We are asking farmers to take the risk,” Arroyo said. “We do not want this in the Glades. We are the winter vegetable capital of the world.”

Brian Terry of the Wantman Group, representing the applicant, said they are not out to damage the agricultural community. He credited McKinlay with spearheading the effort to find a horse waste solution. He added that the See EQUINE WASTE, page 15

The Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race, presented by the Rotary Club of Wellington and United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, took place Sunday, April 23 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Rain did not keep participants in wheelchairs and on foot from completing the 3.1-mile distance.

Shown above, Matthew MacIntosh and Justin Yan celebrate coming in first place in the wheelchair division.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Cultural Diversity Day Returns To RPB On May 13

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, May 13, Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach will be filled with different cultures showcasing the many facets that make us human through dance, music, food, and different forms of arts and entertainment.

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) has once again partnered with the Village of Royal Palm Beach in its 13th year of hosting the annual Cultural Diversity Day, a free community event.

“I think that it has continued because it brings the community together on a different level, not just Royal Palm Beach and its own events, where we have our Fourth of July and our Fall Fest events, but this is something that is celebrating people from all walks

of life and different regions of the world,” said Rochelle Wright, Royal Palm Beach’s program coordinator for special events. “It’s something that we take for granted how different we are and how that should be celebrated.”

The event begins at 1 p.m., with a formal opening led by Mayor Fred Pinto at 3 p.m., and runs until sundown. Vendors and entertainment have been refreshed, renewed and revitalized for this year’s cultural celebration.

“This year, I definitely wanted to get with CAFCI… and bring other cultures and different foods to the event, so we’re definitely going to be having not only Jamaican food, but we’ll also be having American represented. We’re going to be having Cajun style represented,” Wright said.

Genieve White, CAFCI’s sec-

ond vice president, is the liaison for Cultural Diversity Day. “Every year we try to add to something different, and it gets bigger and better each year because we try to get all the Caribbean islands to participate by coming out with their food and their wares,” White said.

Some of the entertainment will showcase belly dancers, Crestwood Middle School’s step team, African dance, Latin dance and martial arts performances. There will be a steel drum performer playing Calypso music, of which Wright is a big fan, since it is a part of her cultural heritage.

“We’re also going to have a face painter out there and a bounce house,” Wright said, adding that different groups from Royal Palm Beach and the surrounding areas will be on hand to talk to residents.

“We’re also going to be having a reggae band come out, so I’m also excited for that.”

CAFCI has been coordinating events with Royal Palm Beach for many years. The group works to represent minorities in the community, provides scholarships to local students and has been a partner with the Relay for Life.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County provided the original grant to CAFCI to start hosting the event in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Late CAFCI member Jacqueline Ann Abraham, better known as Amanayea, was the original chair and founder of the event, first held in 2004. Abraham passed the torch to Elet Cyrus the next year, who has been chairing the celebration ever since.

“It’s getting to know the different cultures we have among us

in the communities,” White said.

“It’s nice to talk to people and get their different ideas and see what it is that we have within the community that we need to utilize.”

Wright is proud of the event.

She is in her first year as program coordinator, and this is a cornerstone event in the community to be organizing with CAFCI. “I think this is something that is extraordinary that we don’t really see often in the community nowadays, that a lot of people can come out and express their culture and where they come from,” Wright said. “I think that is something we should highlight, and we should showcase, and we should celebrate.”

Not only is this event important to the people who are leaders in the Village of Royal Palm Beach, See DIVERSITY, page 15

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Royal Palm Council OKs Ordinance Amending Flood Plain Maps

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved the first reading of an ordinance last week to revise flood plain maps for the village that greatly reduce the number of structures considered at risk during exceptionally wet storms.

The new versions, created in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood plain maps introduced after Tropical Storm Isaac, would reduce the number of buildings at risk from about 8,000 to approximately 600.

At the council’s April 20 meeting, Village Engineer Chris Marsh said the current maps used by the village are from 1982, which are largely inaccurate.

“They don’t show any special flood hazards in the village… which clearly doesn’t make sense,” Marsh said.

In updating the maps, FEMA initially released versions that were grossly inaccurate.

“The county was prepared to sue them, FEMA pulled back, and then there was an issue bringing those back because of the Lake Okeechobee dike, so that further delayed it,” Marsh said. “They were working on a breach analysis, and then finally, in 2013, they brought maps back to us, and those maps weren’t great.”

They showed about 70 percent of the village within the special flood hazard area. In June 2013, the village submitted an appeal to FEMA, along with many other local agencies, including Palm Beach County.

“We felt that these maps simply weren’t accurate,” Marsh said.

“After reviewing the data from the village, the South Florida Water Management District, the county and other agencies, FEMA decided

to revise these maps, which was a good thing.”

Fortunately for the village, the SFWMD at the time was conducting a study of the C-51 Canal, which controls water not only in Royal Palm Beach, but across the central part of the county, Marsh said.

“FEMA was willing to wait for that study to get completed, and then redo the maps,” he said.

“It actually allowed a lot of input from the village, which was good, because new developments were updated and there was new data that was added to these maps.”

As a result, the village was able to reduce the affected structures to about 5 percent, or 600 buildings, within the special flood hazard area.

The changes in the ordinance would adopt the 2017 flood insurance rate map along with a flood insurance study, provide an

additional requirement that buildings be elevated one foot above the special flood hazard area, and prohibit critical facilities within the flood hazard area.

Elevating properties would entitle them to lower insurance rates, enable less expensive cleanup and improve the overall score for the village, Marsh said, adding that the Florida Building Code is in the process of adopting these measures, so the village would have had to do it at some point.

“It’s definitely a good thing to give ourselves a little bit of leeway in these storms,” he said.

Mayor Fred Pinto asked if the new residential project at the old wastewater treatment plant site would be affected. Marsh said new developments are controlled

by SFWMD permits, which generally require elevations about a foot above the flood hazard threshold.

“That’s something that I’ve been

looking at and recommending, but they’re well above it at the baseline elevation in that area,” Marsh said.

He said the amended code will reduce the threshold of substantial damage from 50 percent to 49 percent damage to a structure to require complete rebuilding.

“What that means is if you have a home impacted, and it doesn’t have to be flooding, it could be a hurricane or a fire, but if that home is in a special flood hazard area, and more than 49 percent of the value of that home at the time is damaged, in order to get a building permit, they have to elevate out of the special flood hazard area,” he said.

Village Manager Ray Liggins explained that the 600 properties identified as being in the flood hazard area are not necessarily below the flood hazard level, but may be.

“What we know from the survey data that they have from the aerial

photography, these homes may be below it,” Liggins said. “It kind of red-flags them, and then if there’s anything needed, they have to do survey elevations and get an actual elevation to see where they are.”

If the ground around the building is low, Liggins said, they don’t necessarily know whether the structure itself is above the flood hazard level.

“We don’t know what the finished floor is,” he said. “Surveys would have to be done. We know that. They’re on average 6 inches higher than the ground around them, so how many of those 600 are actually above the base flood, we don’t know.”

Marsh said the digitized maps allow them to do a quick analysis of the status of the structures.

Owners of properties that are mapped into the special flood hazard area carrying a federally See FLOOD MAPS, page 15

Class Leaders Announced As SRHS Prepares To Graduate 515

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School will officially graduate the Class of 2017 on Monday, May 22 at noon when 515 seniors cross the stage at the South Florida Fairgrounds, representing four long years of hard work and dedication.

Principal James Campbell is looking forward to seeing another set of students graduate.

“It is always the culminating point of the year,” he said. “It’s always the biggest event we have during the school year, and this is the one I enjoy, personally, the most. There’s no experience like seeing the students’ faces when they come across the stage.”

The school’s graduation rate has been increasing each year, he said, with the school’s highest being this year at 92 percent. He hopes to raise it to 94 percent next year.

“It would be a tremendous, tremendous percentage for us, and it is a big source of pride when you look at a student,” Campbell said.

“They started in ninth grade and they complete all four years with you, without all of the different things that can occur during that time frame, not getting in the way and not diverting from the path.”

Another source of pride for the school is Valedictorian Rowan Pelfrey and Salutatorian Alyssa Pace.

For Pelfrey, learning that she was first in the class was a twoyear process.

“My sophomore year, I found out I was No. 2, so I took on as many classes as I could, and once I became No. 1 the summer after my sophomore year, I did everything I could to make sure I stayed at No. 1,” she said.

The final news came early in 2017 that she had held the top spot through the final stretch.

“I just wanted to be the best that I could,” she said.

Pelfrey wanted to be in the top of her class, and when she saw the goal was obtainable, she worked hard to achieve it. Learning that she was officially the first in the class took a weight off her shoulders.

Her parents are proud of her accomplishment, including the 4.0 GPA that earned her the valedictorian title.

Pelfrey, who is involved with choir and theater, will attend the University of North Florida for musical theater. She is collaborating with band student Jake Krates, who wrote music to accompany Pelfrey’s lyrics that she will be singing during her graduation speech.

Her fondest memory in high school, she said, is the shared times she had with her friends in theater

and choir. “We have similar interests, and we all have been through the same events,” she said.

At UNF, Pelfrey will be doublemajoring in musical theater and history. “I’d love to be a professional actor,” she said.

Additionally, she is interested in dramaturgy, which involves the research behind a professional show to ensure it is properly put together.

For anyone aspiring to reach the top ranks of their class, Pelfrey stresses the need to work hard.

“Everybody wants time off, but you really have to put that first.

Business first, and then you can have fun,” she said, noting that she was able to have fun as well.

She suggests taking as many high-level college classes as possible, and working to do a good job in those classes rather than taking them just to take them.

“Really put the effort in, because that makes the difference,” Pelfrey said.

Pace will join Pelfrey on stage as salutatorian.

Pace was on a field trip the day the top 10 students in the class were called to the office. When she returned, she was told by one of the school’s guidance counselors.

“I was excited,” she said. “I worked really, really hard, not only this year, but all of my years of high school to take rigorous

courses and keep my grades up. At one point, I was taking nine classes this year, just to maintain my grade point average not only to be in the top 10, but for the possibility of being valedictorian or salutatorian.

That was the moment that I knew that all of my work and all of my studying and efforts had really paid off.”

Pace’s parents were extremely proud of her for reaching her goal, especially after watching her study and put forth such dedication.

During graduation, Pace will present a speech, which she is still working on. “I’d like to talk to my high school experience as a whole,” she said.

Speaking in front of her peers, the students she has spent the past four years with, is something Pace is looking forward to.

“I’m really looking forward to telling everyone how much I appreciated the experience I had in high school and how much I enjoyed my teachers and my peers,” she said. “I’m looking forward to giving everyone a slice of what our high school experience was like.”

Her fondest high school memory was the first day of her AP calculus class. On the first day, her teacher had the students race down the halls in office chairs to calculate the speed and the distance.

“That’s something that I’ll al-

Valedictorian Rowan Pelfrey

Salutatorian Alyssa Pace

ways remember. I thought was extremely unique,” Pace said. “It caught my attention right away, and it ended up having a huge impact on me and leading me to pursue more math classes. Now I’m going to major in biomedical engineering.”

Pace will be attending the University of Florida. Eventually, she’d like to attend medical school and become a surgeon.

For students looking to rank high in their class, Pace encourages them to set goals.

“When you set a goal, let that be your motivation. Let that motivate

you to do the work that is required to achieve your goal,” she said.

There are sacrifices that she made along the way, such as prioritizing taking more classes over having more free time to spend with friends and family.

“I had to miss out on some nights of fun, going out, to stay back and do some homework, but keeping my ultimate goal in mind, I let that motivate me through the hard times when maybe it was difficult to see the goal,” Pace said.

“Keep the big picture in mind, because eventually, your hard work does pay off.”

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OUR OPINION

Teacher Appreciation Week Can’t Replace Year-Round Support

Next month will be quite hectic for the hard-working educators in our community. Between final preparation of students for high-stakes end-of-course exams, plus proctoring exams, and helping the senior classes through their final few weeks in school, there is a lot to do in a limited amount of time.

Educators, whose job it is to help prepare young adults for their future as leaders in business, industry, the military and politics, have two events coming up in May on which they are keeping an eye. The first is Teacher Appreciation Week in Palm Beach County, taking place May 1-5. This week serves as an opportunity to place the limelight on educators, where communities, parents and students focus on the hard work and dedication teachers make in helping to sculpt young minds.

Volunteer Appreciation Week took place last week, and just this week, six teachers were awarded the William T. Dwyer Award for Excellence in Education. The Palm Beach County School District web site has a story about the recipients. However, it doesn’t currently acknowledge Teacher Appreciation Week.

Perhaps something will appear when the calendar turns and it becomes May. This is a perfect opportunity to do something nice for your child’s teachers; it doesn’t have to be large and elaborate. A thank-you card, a cute Pinterest project with some markers, or even an apple, goes a long way in making teachers feel special and appreciated. Teaching is a profession with its own difficulties, often criticized for its low pay, long hours and constant assessments. Even if the school district doesn’t

place a huge emphasis on Teacher Appreciation Week, it is a week of recognition from the community for the teachers.

On Saturday, May 20, the Palm Beach County School District is holding a job fair at Park Vista High School. Through the job fair, the district hopes to recruit new teachers for next year, whether they are new college graduates, transitioning to teaching from other careers or interested in moving to the area.

A major change made by the district in advance of the job fair was approval of the 2017-18 school calendar, which removes those pesky half-day workshops and adds several vacation days around the Thanksgiving holiday, making it a full week off from classes, barring implementation of hurricane makeup days.

At the Dwyer Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa encouraged continued communication with state lawmakers, urging them to open the fiscal pursestrings and make education funding a priority. While Avossa has shaken things up, and made many changes, there is still room for improvement with unnecessary school district spending that can, for example, be reduced and applied toward salaries and other true enticements for current and future educators.

When your children aren’t with you, they are most likely in school, with their teachers. Be sure to thank the teachers, who play such an important role in shaping your children, and their future, during Teacher Appreciation Week.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In A Hurry? Avoid Okeechobee Through Groves

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the letter “Return To Old Speed Limit On Okeechobee” by Brooke Champagne, published last week.

I and hundreds of my fellow citizens in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves really appreciate our town council lowering the speed limit on Okeechobee to 30 mph. Next, we need to double yellow (no passing) lines its entire length within the town limits.

At 30 mph, one travels 1 mile in 2 minutes. If traversing the town on Okeechobee Blvd. bothers anyone, they are free to do what I do when I don’t like a road — find another route. Yes, there is an Internet petition, but only three of the signatures are from within Loxahatchee Groves. The zip code 33470 for “Loxahatchee” covers more than just the Groves.

For those interested, drive along 50th Street South in Wellington and Holmberg Road in Parkland.

Both are 30 mph, all no passing and contain roundabouts. These are nice roads and do well for their communities. The roundabouts and traffic lights should be next for Loxahatchee Groves.

If anyone is in a big hurry — start earlier or go around.

Dr. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Not Everyone Supports SR 7 Extension

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the editorial “Judge’s Ruling Should End The Decades-Long Debate Over SR 7,” published last week.

In your last editorial, you accused West Palm Beach of crocodile tears because of their concerns about the potential impacts of the State Road 7 on drinking water in the Grassy Waters Preserve.

Contrary to your unsubstantiated statement, I’m a “nearby resident” who owns a home in Royal Palm Beach, and we don’t know anyone who supports the extension. You seem to base a lot of your build-the-road logic on past planning decisions but, haven’t you noticed? There have been an awful lot of bad ones.

Growing up in Florida, I see past bad decisions play out every day and want to be really explicit: Florida is in a bad drought (as usual), is one of the few aquifer states (without major rivers), is extremely susceptible to salt water intrusion (into the aquifer) and, locally, we all see the daily impacts of bad water (like the Lake Worth Lagoon).

In a major panel discussion at the Hudson Institute that has appeared in many places over the last few years, the top experts in potential human disasters debated which

was the most pressing danger for all of us: a pandemic, war, artificial intelligence, financial collapse, a solar system hit or rapidly diminishing potable drinking water.

After the debate, they voted and, guess what? They chose dwindling freshwater water quality and supply as the most pressing issue!

However, several of us “nearby residents” have come up with the perfect solution that would probably get a unanimous consensus on the State Road 7 extension. Why don’t we pipe the Grassy Waters drinking water that will be closest to the road directly into the homes of the judges, editors, politicians and developers that want the road so badly?

Kerry Dawson Royal Palm Beach

A Conflict Of Interest For Town Management

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the article “Schiola And Piesley Spar Over LGWCD Eligibility Rules,” published last week.

Last week’s Town-Crier article brought to light the fact that Town of Loxahatchee Groves employees and equipment have provided clerical and advisory services to candidates for public office and individual members of the public.

Perla Underwood, assistant town manager, acknowledged to the

Town-Crier that she provides these services on a regular basis.

Perla Underwood is a principal in Underwood Management Services Group (UMSG), the company that provides administrative and other services to the town.

It goes without saying that our tax dollars should not be used for these purposes. A basic tenet of Florida law is that expenditures of government funds must serve a “public purpose.” Making copies and scanning documents for private purposes, and authoring campaign materials for candidates on town time, serves no valid public purpose and should not be done by town employees under any circumstance.

Candidates who utilize the town’s services in this manner create potential problems for themselves. Florida Statute 106.15 states that: “(3) A candidate may not, in the furtherance of his or her candidacy for nomination or election to public office in any election, use the services of any state, county, municipal or district officer or employee during working hours.” There is evidence that this has occurred repeatedly in the past to benefit certain candidates and individuals supported by UMSG principals.

Providing services in support of specific candidates creates an apparent conflict of interest, which should be a concern for everyone.

In effect, this practice enables UMSG to spend funds collected

by the town to influence the campaigns of the candidates who could have the authority to approve their contracts in the future. In fact, subsequent to the election of 2015, in which a change in the council occurred, UMSG received a new three-year contract with fewer deliverables and increased pay.

Also, the new council approved a contract amendment authorizing them to provide code enforcement services at a fixed cost of $107,500 per year (as compared to approximately $25,000 per year in prior years). According to this contract amendment, the town must pay UMSG $107,500 per year even if they do no code enforcement work at all! Further, if the code enforcement officer exceeds the “maximum” of 21 hours per week under the contract, the town must pay additional hourly rates of $65 per hour (as compared to $45 per hour under the previous contract).

Needless to say, the terms of this amendment are extremely favorable to UMSG, but fail to include customary protections for the town and its taxpayers. As a result, the town is now on the hook to pay UMSG a total of $482,798 per year — a total increase of 38

percent over the $350,355 they received in FY 2015. Regardless of whether these additional services were warranted or justified, the terms and timing of the contract create an “appearance of impropriety” for certain council members and beg the question of why they chose to expose themselves in such a public way.

It is the responsibility of our council to stop this practice going forward. The services of our town management company should be restricted to those services that serve a public purpose and benefit our entire community, rather than a select few. Providing services to election candidates in furtherance of their campaigns should be prohibited, along with providing clerical services to private individuals for private purposes. Our town staff should not spend time during working hours on activities that are not a part of their public duties. These things should go without saying, but past practices have created the need to point this out. Hopefully, our council will take appropriate action at the next council meeting.

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Wellington Council Concerned About Protecting Village Brand

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report During the Tuesday, April 25 meeting of the Wellington Village Council, the concept of village branding was discussed, with council members asking their attorney and manager what can be done to stop people from co-opting Wellington’s name.

Over the years, a number of developers and businesses have advertised themselves as part of Wellington, even if they weren’t technically in the incorporated boundaries of the village — much to the chagrin of community leaders.

“There is a true benefit of being part of this community,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said. “I think that all of us would be a good example of that. We do understand what makes us different, and that is why our brand is so strong.”

Wellington is known for its amenities, schools, high property values and equestrian community,

she noted. Nearby developers have for many years capitalized on that for their marketing, which council members felt is misleading.

Gerwig said that it is most likely harming potential buyers, who are seeking to move to Wellington, but buy in a community advertised as part of Wellington when it is not truthfully a part of the Village of Wellington.

At issue Tuesday was Arden, a new development west of Wellington being developed by Freehold Communities. It is outside Wellington’s boundaries but has included the Wellington location in its marketing campaigns.

“I’ve been being approached by a lot of residents in the community, and among social media discussion relative to the Arden development to our north and to our west, and their usage of Wellington and saying that they’re in Wellington,” Vice Mayor John McGovern said. “For purposes

of the record, it’s absolutely clear that they’re not in Wellington in any way.”

Village Manager Paul Schofield said that this has been a concern in the past and will likely continue.

“We have never found a way that we could successfully stop a developer from using Wellington,” Schofield said. “They’re not using our logos; they’re not using our trademarks. They’re just saying Wellington services or saying they’re in Wellington.”

Gerwig said that the development lies within the 33470 zip code, primarily associated with Loxahatchee.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that there is limited recourse that the village can take against developers claiming to be in Wellington.

“We can send a demand letter, but I don’t know that we would have a cause of action for injunctive relief, which is really what would prohibit them from using

Poster Contest Winners — The Wellington Village Council recognized Panther Run Elementary School students Grace Bostwick and Lauren Allen on Tuesday for winning first place in the “Drop Savers” water conservation poster contest hosted by the American Water Works Association, as well as for Bostwick placing third in the state contest. Shown above are Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman Michael Drahos, Mayor Ann Gerwig, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Assistant Principal Risa Suarez and Utilities Director Shannon LaRocque with Allen and Bostwick.

the village’s name,” Cohen said.

“We are a municipality, and I don’t know that there is anything that precludes someone from using the name without a logo or without any slogan within their advertising material… It would be difficult to show how it is damaging the village.”

At the request of the council, Cohen agreed to explore the options that the village has to manage what private developers are doing with the use of Wellington’s name and other aspects of its image.

“I think there is some argument to be made that there is harm,” Councilman Michael Drahos said.

“There are businesses, too, that try and call themselves businesses in Wellington. It is a growing concern that people are trying to… grab onto our brand without really having the ability to do that.”

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both the C-11 and C-15 canal culvert crossings and bridle trail improvements. The motion was seconded by Drahos and passed 4-0 with Gerwig recusing herself.

• The council approved an ordinance amending the “Definitions” and “Property Maintenance Standards” sections of the village code.

“This is the second reading of what is essentially a cleanup ordinance,” Cohen explained. “It removes certain definitions from that section of the code, which are duplicative and are found elsewhere in our code, and it also clarifies that the property owner is responsible for all of the maintenance that is required under our code, unless it is otherwise stated in our code. That is something we’ve always enforced, but it just needed to be clarified.”

There were no comments from the public at a required public hearing on the topic, and the ordinance passed unanimously.

Dance Marathon Success — The Wellington Village Council recognized Wellington High School’s Student Government for the success of its recent Dance Marathon event, raising more than $80,000 benefiting the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Shown above is the Wellington Village Council with teacher Melissa Varvarigos and members of the WHS Student Government Association.

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and C-15 canals. Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes explained what the project entails.

“Basically, it’s two parts of the project. One is reviewing a crossing on Wellington Trace and the C-15 canal. We’re going to be reviewing that and evaluating it to determine if we need to upsize the current culvert that’s there,” Barnes said. “The other part of the project is the C-11, to actually put a culvert in that location to be able to connect an existing bridle trail.

That component of the project is partially funded with a State of Florida grant for $200,000.”

It is a matching grant, so the remaining balance of the project will be funded using money earmarked for trail improvements, repair and maintenance by the village annually, Barnes said.

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WELLINGTON HOLDS ITS ANNUAL EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

Wellington hosted its annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 at the Wellington Amphitheater. This free event allowed area residents to learn about gardening, recycling and respecting the Earth. The celebration featured activities for children, local vendors showcasing Earth-friendly products, free samples, giveaways and more. The Wellington Village Council planted a green buttonwood tree in honor of Arbor Day. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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Kids join council members, Wellington Garden Club members and the landscape department in planting a buttonwood tree.

Fabulous Landscapes of Wellington Earning Recognition (FLOWER) award winners Anne and Stephen Hlasnicek with Stormi Bivin.

Victoria McGovern and Scarlett Siskind plant beans.

Fabulous Landscapes of Wellington Earning Recognition (FLOWER) award winner Beate Hernandez with Stormi Bivin.

Ed Herrmann won a silver buttonwood tree.

Councilman Mike Napoleone, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Village Manager Paul Scofield, Brian Hopper, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Mike Drahos with proclamations that declare April 22 as Earth Day and Arbor Day in Wellington.

Monica and Marcella Del Gato make tie-dye shirts.

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Young Singers To Host ‘American Tapestry’ Concert May 6 At Kravis

The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will present its “American Tapestry” spring concert on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “American Tapestry” is a wonderfully compiled concert of songs by American composers depicting the diversity of music in American culture, both past and present. The 350 skilled voices of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will offer renditions of patriotic favorites, folk songs, spirituals, Broadway classics, and pop songs both old and new.

Each piece has been thoughtfully selected for inclusion in this program by the five conductors of the choir. Examples include “Give

Me Your Tired, Your Poor,” the final number of Irving Berlin’s 1949 musical comedy, Miss Liberty. The Young Singers will bring the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty to the audience in this beautiful six-part a cappella piece.

Another lesson in history will be taught through “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” a timeless tale of how slaves used singing to help them escape to freedom.

No concert featuring the music of America would be complete without including songs made famous by Judy Garland. “A Tribute to Judy Garland” harkens back to the golden age of the American movie musical and includes three of the many songs made popular

by this legendary singer and star.

Also ready to delight all ages will be numbers from the hit Broadway musicals, Hairspray and Hamilton. Other featured songwriters include Stephen Foster, Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin and Rogers & Hammerstein, just to name a few, as well as pieces by modern musicians Bernie Taupin and Bruno Mars.

The graduating high school seniors of the Young Singers will also be featured in this concert.

More than 10 of these senior singers have been a part of the organization for more than five years, and several as many as nine.

Their dedication to the choir not only shows a passion for singing,

but also resonates how important the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is to these young lives.

“Being a part of Young Singers has allowed them to make many friends and form bonds with other singers,” Artistic Director Shawn Berry said. “In a world of tech gadgets, YSPB has instilled the need and importance for singers to put down the phones and to sing, talk and laugh with each other.”

Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased at the Kravis Center box office, online at www.kravis. org/tapestry, or by calling (561) 832-7469. For more information about the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, visit www.yspb. org or call (561) 659-2332.

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‘Suessical Jr.’ At Elbridge Gale

Elbridge Gale Elementary School’s after-school program will hold its spring production of Suessical Jr. on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Denise Halperin at (561) 4229313, ext. 59313.

Volunteer Event At Barky Pines

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will host a “Good Hands Gettin’ Dirty” event on Saturday, April 29. Grab your friends, gloves and tools and head to Barky Pines, located at 6521 Carol Street in Loxahatchee.

At the event, volunteers will put their gardening and building skills to great use helping define and create a welcoming front entrance to the sanctuary, as well as help complete the interior of a new building.

Plants, mulch, dirt and pavers will be on hand. Donations of building materials are always needed.

Drinking water will be supplied free of charge. Lunch will be offered for a donation of $5.

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For more information, call (561) 402-1451.

Sign Language Show At WHS

Wellington High School’s American Sign Language Club will present “Youth of a Nation,” a story told through signed songs with an important message of love, on Friday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the WHS theater. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. The school is located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.

‘Star Wars’ Movie Night At Commons Park

The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host “Revenge of the

Fifth,” a free “Star Wars” movie night featuring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Friday, May 5.

The movie will start at 8:15 p.m.

The evening will also feature more than 15 food trucks. Come early for special character appearances. Guests are invited to come dressed as their favorite “Star Wars” character. Be sure to bring seating. For more info., visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

Christie’s Critters Golf Tourney May 13

The Christie’s Critters Spring Scramble golf tournament will take place Saturday, May 13 with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Dunes Course at Palm Beach Polo & Country Club (11198 Polo Club Road, Wellington).

The cost is $120 per golfer or $450 per foursome, and includes green fees, a cart, a lunch buffet and more. There will also be contests, including a $10,000 holein-one contest, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Sponsorships are

available. For more information, visit www.christiescritters.org.

Food Giveaway May 11 In Belle Glade

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and other elected officials will host the Fantastic Food Giveaway on Thursday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hands Park (500 NW Fifth Street, Belle Glade).

At the event, families will receive a carton of food including fruits, vegetables, bread and other staples at no charge, while supplies last. Registration is not required.

The event is sponsored by Farm Share, a nonprofit dedicated to recovering, sorting and distributing nutritious food for people in need.

For additional information, contact Kelley Burke at kburke@ pbcgov.org or (561) 355-2206.

Wednesday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. The free event is in collaboration with Palm Beach Central, Royal Palm Beach and Seminole Ridge high schools.

Parents and students from these area high schools will have an opportunity to learn more about the college application and financial aid process. They will also be able to gather information from various colleges, universities, technical and career schools, tutors and higher education planners who will participate in the event.

The fair, sponsored by the Wellington High School Guidance Department, will be held in the auditorium. The school is located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.

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Amber’s Animal Outreach will host its third annual golf tournament, Paws & Putts on the Green, on Saturday, June 3 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. The 18-hole tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player, $600 per foursome and $50 for the luncheon and awards ceremony only. To register online, visit www.aaodog.org/golf.

The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Palm Beach County Main Library on Summit Blvd. featuring Dr. John Philip Colletta’s video lecture “Assembling an Account of Your Discoveries.” Colletta is one of America’s most popular

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Barbecue At RPB Chabad May 14

Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will host a community barbecue on Sunday, May 14 starting at 4 p.m. The barbecue will be a family event where everyone is welcome. For more information, call (561) 225-1766.

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Royal Palm Beach Zoners Give Nod To Harley Service, Brewpub

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a new motorcycle service shop and a brewpub/ restaurant on Tuesday.

Kenneth Ware of Royal Palm V-Twin requested a special exception approval for an automotive repair/service establishment within the Royal Palm Business Park, located at 330 Business Parkway.

The motorcycle shop would be

located in a 1,000-square-foot bay in an existing office warehouse.

The use will be motorcycle repair, which is included under the village’s automobile/watercraft repair/service category.

Erwin said a letter received that day objecting to the motorcycle repair shop pointed out that there is another motorcycle repair shop in the business park that has issues with storing things outside and testing motorcycles on the roadways.

“Having said that, you are not

looking at the existing motorcycle repair business. You are looking at the one that is being proposed now,” Erwin said. “It is my understanding from the applicant that it is going to be a small-scale operation. It’s certified to work on Harley-Davidsons, so there’s not going to be every type of bike under the sun… He has assured me that he is familiar with the village codes and that he’s not going to be storing bikes waiting to be repaired, or display any of the bikes outside of the shop.”

Erwin said Ware appears to meet the village’s criteria for a special exception approval. He added that the letter objecting to the application alludes to odors and possible chemicals draining into the wastewater system.

“The village cannot see into the future, whether or not the use prior to being established is going to violate any of the village codes,” he said. “Also, we do not enforce property association rules,” he said. “Village staff has no reason to believe this gentleman is going

to cause any of the things that are outlined in the letter.”

Village Attorney Jenifer Ashton pointed out that if the property owners’ association believes that an existing tenant is violating the village code, it can contact the code enforcement department.

“At this stage of the game, we are approving the use of a new occupant,” Ashton said.

Ware said he is a master Harley-Davidson technician who worked for Harley-Davidson for more than 10 years.

“I just want to open up a very small Harley-only [shop],” he said, explaining that he does not work on bikes that are older than 10 years, nor does he customize them.

Ware added that as a former environmentalist for Phillips petroleum, he knows proper procedures for dealing with chemicals.

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Valiente Claims Polo’s Top Prize With 13-12 Win Over Orchard Hill

In an epic rematch of the 2015 U.S. Open Polo Championship final, Valiente defeated Orchard Hill 13-12 in overtime Tuesday, April 25 on Engel & Völkers field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Valiente was striving for polo’s “triple crown” after having won the C.V. Whitney Cup and USPA Gold Cup earlier this season, while Orchard Hill was looking for back-to-back U.S. Open titles.

The previous match-up between these two teams was a thrilling overtime affair that resulted in a

Valiente comeback, but Orchard Hill was looking for a different outcome this time around.

The final was exciting from the first moment the ball left the umpire’s hand. Orchard Hill’s Polito Pieres took the throw-in and found Facundo Pieres on the end of a pass. Facundo bounced a shot in off the goal post to open the scoring less than 30 seconds into the game. After both teams traded penalty goals, with Facundo converting a penalty 4 for Orchard Hill and Diego Cavanagh converting a penalty 2 for Valiente,

Diego Cavanagh of Valiente and Facundo Pieres of Orchard Hill battle for the ball. PHOTO BY DAVID LOMINSKA

10-goaler Adolfo Cambiaso drove downfield with time running out.

Shooting from approximately 60 yards out, the ball sailed over the inside edge of the post, narrowly missing a goal.

The close game continued as Cavanagh took advantage of early fouls from Orchard Hill to score the first five Valiente goals, but Orchard Hill controlled open play. Polito scored his first goal of the game while Facundo scored his third goal to maintain a 4-4 tie after two chukkers. Juan Chavanne was making his impact felt on the game, pestering Cambiaso wherever he went on the field, allowing the Pieres cousins to keep the momentum in Orchard Hill’s favor.

Orchard Hill exploded in the third chukker, outscoring Valiente 5-2 and converting five of seven shot attempts. The emergence of Polito Pieres for Orchard Hill was a huge factor. He played his best game of the season, highlighted by a first half that saw him score four of his six goals and win six of his game-leading 11 throw-ins on the day to give Orchard Hill a 9-6 edge at halftime.

When play resumed, Valiente showed why it was the highest-scoring team of the 2017 season. Cambiaso scored off the

first throw-in to cut the deficit to two goals. Matias Torres Zavaleta then hit a perfect backhand to set Cambiaso up for a breakaway and put pressure on Orchard Hill as its three-goal lead quickly shrank to just one goal. Just as it seemed Valiente would keep scoring, Polito Pieres snuck up behind Cambiaso and stole the ball, springing himself on a breakaway of his own to give some momentum back to Orchard Hill. However, Valiente had hit its stride and won the fifth chukker 2-0 to tie the game up at 11-11, setting up a thrilling sixth chukker.

After Cambiaso gave Valiente its first lead of the game with his fifth goal, Cavanagh had a penalty 3 opportunity to extend the lead to two with less than three minutes remaining, but was unable to convert. Polito Pieres answered by taking a Facundo backhand and hit a cut shot from 40 yards out that just found its way inside the goal post to tie the game. Seconds before the final horn, Facundo Pieres caught Cavanagh on a turn near the Valiente goal. After a reversed call and a challenge, Orchard Hill had a penalty 4 opportunity. The ball sailed over the post just wide, throwing the game into overtime.

After six chukkers, Orchard Hill

Team Valiente with Adolfo Cambiaso’s cheering fan group that follows him worldwide. PHOTO BY DIANA DE ROSA had shot a very efficient 11-of-15 Normally the U.S. Open final from the field, while winning the concludes the winter polo season throw-in battle 20-9, potentially at IPC, but this year brings an giving them a slight edge heading added tournament. Sunday, April into overtime. The fast-paced ac- 30, will feature the Federation of tion never stopped. Facundo and International Polo (FIP) Zone “A” Polito Pieres both made runs at World Championship Playoffs. goal for Orchard Hill, while Cam- Team USA will once again combiaso missed a goal by inches on a pete for the opportunity to win one shot from 40 yards out. After the of the eight slots in the FIP World ball went out of play approximate- Polo Championship, culminating ly 100 yards from the Orchard Hill in Sydney, Australia in October. goal, Cavanagh broke out of the The cost to watch the game is pack and ran to goal, slamming the only $5 a carload, and the first ball through for his seventh goal 40 tailgaters who reserve online of the game, handing Valiente the can attend free of charge. Sunday 13-12 victory and the 2017 U.S. brunch at the Pavilion will be Open Polo Championship title in available for $65 per person. one of the most thrilling games of For more information, visit the season. www.internationalpoloclub.com.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB KIDS HARVEST VEGETABLES FROM COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington celebrated its community garden on Saturday, April 22 by harvesting some of the vegetables planted by the club children. Children at the club grew vegetables in the four garden beds with help from the Growums program, the Wellington Garden Club, the Young Professionals of Wellington and several local businesses. The children weeded, took care of the plants and learned how to pick their crops.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Young Professionals of Wellington members with Boys & Girls Junior Garden Club members.

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara, Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern, Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Scarlett Siskind, Victoria McGovern, Sophia Drahos, Julia Drahos, Wellington Councilman Michael Drahos and Wellington Councilman Michael Napoleone.

Ethan Frost picks a carrot.

Kathy Siena and Jeremiah Davis pick broccoli.

Junior Garden Club members Isabella Contreras, Melanie Ona, Bibiana Montoya, Lyani Gondry, Jaelein Gutierrez, Tatiana Montoya and Jeremiah Davis.

Jaelein Gutierrez, Melanie Ona and Tatiana and Bibiana Montoya pick radishes.

Victoria McGovern, Lyani Gondry and Isabella Contreras pick some okra.

Deb Russell, Kathy Siena and Jim Thompson of the garden club.

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Less than one year ago, we voted to PROHIBIT condos, hotels, and apartments within the Preserve. We thought it was a done deal. But now, a massive, unprecedented unraveling of zoning protections within the Equestrian Preserve is being fast-tracked so the public won’t notice.

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PERFECT SMILE DENTISTRY HOSTS BENEFIT EVENT FOR FAMILIES FIRST OF PBC Perfect Smile Dentistry held a gift-gathering party to benefit Families First of Palm Beach County’s Children’s Day Auction and Smiles for Life on Thursday, April 20 at Perfect Smile’s Wellington office. Mayor Anne Gerwig declared April 21 as Denim Day in Wellington, in honor of the Families First Community Denim Day project. Guests donated gift cards and bought raffle tickets to support the benefit.

In April and May, teeth whitening services will benefit Smiles for Life and Families First. Call (561) 204-4494 for details.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Families First CEO Julie Swindler and Dr. Rasmi Akel look on as Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig reads the proclamation.

Grand prize winner Andres Florez (center) with Families First CEO Julie Swindler and Lisa Field.

Lisa Field and Sharon Watson.

Debbie Kaplan of Nature’s Bouquet created a planter and donated it for the auction.

Pam Salopek, Kathy Prestano, Lisa Field, Dr. Rasmi Akel, Iveta Akel and Devin Boone.

Door prize winners Arlene Smith, Debbie Kaplan, Jill Davidson and Sharon Watson.

Raul Mercader and Belinda Brendler.

Debbie Kaplan, Jill Davidson, Barbara McQuinn, Samantha Whiteman, Julie Swindler and Iveta Akel.

Carole Chapuis and Pilin Vergara.

Atheist Turned Pastor To Discuss His Journey Tropical Fruit Tree Sale May 20 At Fairgrounds Palm Beach chapter of the the Rare Fruit Council’s propri- The organization includes several And New Book At St. Peter’s Church May 15 RareTheFruit Council International etary formulization for growing hundred members interested in

How does a man go from being an atheist doctor to becoming a minister and founding a church in Palm Beach? The Rev. Dwight Stevens, founder and pastor of the Paramount Church in Palm Beach, answers those questions in his new book, Atheist Doctor to Palm Beach Minister.

Stevens will discuss his book on Monday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. It will be followed by a book signing.

“The reason that I wrote this book is because people frequently

ask me, ‘How did you go from being a medical doctor to becoming a minister and then starting a church?’” Stevens said.

The idea to write the book began with Howard Minsky, the producer of the film Love Story. Minsky was in the audience when Stevens debuted a classic movie series at the Paramount Church. Minsky forged a friendship with Stevens and became the adviser to the film series.

“Howard had written his life story, The Love of My Life,” Stevens said.

“He repeatedly encouraged me to tell my own story.”

The book is a fast-paced saga of an accomplished and well-traveled man who didn’t believe in God un-

til the continued, fervent prayers of a few of his dermatology patients broke through. It culminated in a spiritual awakening.

Stevens began his life in the suburbs of St. Louis, but his route to finding God, becoming a pastor and founding a church is circuitous. His journey includes life with a provincial Italian mother, a college party gone awry, jazz dancing in Greenwich Village, a car crash in Kansas, the trials of becoming a doctor and overcoming heartbreak.

The event is sponsored by the St. Peter’s Men’s Ministry. For more info., call (561) 307-3091 or e-mail stpetersumcmen@gmail.com.

will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agriplex building on the South Florida Fairgrounds.

At this year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delicious fruit trees, including avocado, banana, Barbados cherry, black sapote, canistel, carambola, citrus, dragon fruit, figs, guava, grumichama, jackfruit, jaboticaba, longan, lychee, macadamia, mamey sapote, mango, miracle fruit, mulberry, papaya, peach, persimmon, soursop, sugar apple, star apple, tamarind, herbs and spices, plus

tropical fruits.

Also available at the event will be educational information on the planting and growing of fruit trees, along with knowledgeable volunteers and vendors to answer questions.

Sale attendees should enter the South Florida Fairgrounds through Gate 5 on Southern Blvd.

Both admission and parking are free.

Established in 1970, the Palm Beach chapter of the Rare Fruit Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and throughout the world.

learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits.

Monthly meetings are the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach).

Each meeting has an educational lecture by a speaker in the field of fruit science or a related field, a fruit tree auction, a seed and plant exchange, and the chapter’s famous “tasting table” — a chance to taste various tropical fruits grown by members.

For more information about the Palm Beach chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

GRANT RECIPIENTS Wellington High School Debate Team Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Wellington Travel Basketball Association Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Wellington Wrestling Club Wellington High School Fire Academy

6 grants worth $55,000 have been awarded so far in 2017 by The Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington.

The Jacobs Family Foundation supports education, athletics, at-risk youth, and preservation in and around Wellington.

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OAK BISTRO IN RPB HOLDS FUNDRAISER FOR PUP SAVED BY FIREFIGHTERS

Oak Bistro & Wine Bar held a special fundraiser Sunday, April 23 helping to raise more than $3,000 for Smokey, a dog that was badly injured in a recent fire. Smokey is undergoing expensive hyperbaric treatments through the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Once he is ready, Smokey will be going home as a foster pet with Capt. Gregg Gordon, one of the firefighters from the West Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Department who helped save him. To make a donation, visit www.peggyadams.org/smokey2017. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Oak’s Lisa Jacobsen thanks attendees for their support.

Oak Bistro & Wine Bar owners Lisa and Brian Jacobsen, Capt. Gregg and Lauren Gordon with a photo of Smokey, and Stephanie and firefighter Marcos Orozco.

Debbie Hilton from Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Lauren Ellis from Peggy Adams.

Vanessa Jaramillo and Chelsea Amiel with Kelly.

First responders show up in force.

Shannon Haynes and Bev Basist buy raffle tickets from Sky Armand.

Lauren Gordon (fifth from left) with supportive co-workers from A Suite Salon.

Lisa Moline and Jerry Lucey with Lisa and Brian Jacobsen.

WELLINGTON QUILTERS BEE MEMBERS DONATE QUILTS TO BACK TO BASICS

Wellington Quilters Bee members gathered for a meeting and light potluck lunch on Thursday, April 13 at the Wellington Community Center.

Back to Basics founder Beverly Perham accepted 49 children’s quilts made by Quilters Bee members. The children’s quilts will be given to Guatemalan migrant children. The Wellington Seniors Club donates $250 a year to the Quilters Bee and received a heartfelt thank you from the members. The money is used to buy the batting used in the quilts. For more information about the Wellington Quilters Bee, call (561) 333-2708 or e-mail aablobaum@aol.com.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Seniors Club Vice President Tony Alfalla and Social Chair Mary Alfalla accept a thank you card and note from Audrey Blobaum of the Wellington Quilters Bee.

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Waste Management Helps Grandma’s Place

Waste Management Government Relations Manager Ellen Smith presents a check for $1,500 to Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs, along with Waste Management Community Relations Director Dawn McCormick.

Waste Management has presented Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children in Royal Palm Beach, with a $1,500 donation.

“Waste Management is a strong community partner in the western Palm Beach County communities and greatly values the work done at Grandma’s Place to bring healing and hope to these precious children in need,” Waste Management Government Relations Manager Ellen Smith said.

Founded in 1997, Grandma’s Place offers children who have been abused or neglected a place where they receive 24-hour care in a safe, home-like environment, including sibling groups and

children with disabilities or developmental delays. Children from birth to 12 years old are accepted for emergency placements. Grandma’s Place has a capacity of 16 children and is the only emergency shelter for boys and girls of these ages in Palm Beach County.

“We rely on private donations to fund more than 40 percent of our operations, so we greatly appreciated the generosity of Waste Management and all our donors,” Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs said.

“These funds help us to meet our mission of serving the children in our communities who need safe, secure shelter in a loving home environment.”

Melanoma Foundation Gets Quantum Grant

The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation recently announced that it has received a grant of $25,000 from the Quantum Foundation to support its student-based program called Students Against Melanoma (SAM) clubs in middle school and high schools.

SAM empowers young people to lead education and prevention initiatives in their schools and communities, and encourages all youth to get involved and be valued as a contributing member of their community. Its approach involves students delivering sun safety messages to their peers through school and community-based activities, including their SAMposium.

Projects include peer-led presentations about sun safety and skin cancer prevention, teen workshops, awareness-raising and early detection activities and legislative work.

The School District of Palm Beach County supports the program, and SAM has won several American Academy of Dermatology Gold Triangle awards.

The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation encourages the community to be part of a renewed effort to decrease the mortality associated with skin cancer.

“We are extremely grateful to the Quantum Foundation for this generous grant,” said Deborah Kann Schwarzberg, founder and president of the foundation.

CASSIE ORTIZ SINGS AT MARLINS GAME

Wellington’s Cassie Ortiz, a 16-year-old MikeSoperMusic recording artist, sang the national anthem on April 13 at a game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. Shown above is Ortiz singing the national anthem. Shown below is Ortiz with her father Joe and sister Madison.

Drew Dubauskas, Michael Colosi and Alexsia Cassidy of SAM Club.

“These additional funds will help safety, early detection and skin us continue to educate students cancer prevention.” throughout Palm Beach County For more information, visit on the important message of sun www.melanomafoundation.com.

Volunteers Prepare Meals On Feed Palm Beach County Day

The West Palm Beach Rotary Club and the Palm Beach County Food Bank partnered with 400 volunteers from local organizations, businesses and community groups to package 115,104 meals at the fourth annual Feed Palm Beach County Day, held March 25 at Gaines Park in West Palm Beach. The meals were distributed to the hungry in the community by the Palm Beach County Food Bank through more than 100 local nonprofit organizations.

“With one in six children in Palm Beach County at risk of going to bed hungry every night, we know how important this effort is to our community,” Feed Palm Beach County Day Chair and West Palm Beach Rotary Club member

Tony Lofaso said. “Thank you to all of the great volunteers who came out and made this event a success again this year.”

Palm Beach County Food Bank Executive Director Karen Erren thanked the sponsors who made the event possible.

“The partnerships with the West Palm Beach Rotary Club and all of the sponsors and volunteers is a testament to how caring this community is for those who are in need,” she said. “The Palm Beach County Food Bank is grateful for this support on behalf of those we serve.”

Sponsors of Feed Palm Beach County Day were the West Palm Beach Rotary Club Charity Fund, the Quantum Foundation, TBC

Group-Tire Kingdom, Derrick Hoskins of K&M Electric, IBM Southeast Credit Union, Temple Judea, Cal Cearley of Palm Beach Community Bank, the Muslim Community of Palm Beach County, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC, Richard Linn and Missy Duffy, David Doran of Surplus Giant, Jack Lansing of UBS, GT Supplies Inc., Tony and Blanca Lofaso, Jim Sugarman and Cliff Fritts, Lytal Reiter Smith Ivey and Fronrath, David and Kay Dunn, the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics Benevolent Fund, Charles Sellari-Divine, Blalock Martin & Sellari LLC CPA, the Wellington Rotary Club, the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, Searcy Denney Barn-

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Seminole Ridge A Financial Aid All-Star WELLINGTON LANDINGS

Florida College Access Network recently announced the winners of the 2017 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the percentage of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

As of March 31, 54 Florida school districts and 390 high schools — Seminole Ridge High School among them — have increased the number of seniors who completed the federal financial aid form by at least five percent over last year, contributing to a statewide gain of 9.1 percent. This translates to more than $37 million more in Pell Grant dollars alone for graduating seniors to help pay the cost of college.

“The boost in Florida’s FAFSA completions this year is phenom-

enal, and a credit to the schools, districts and community partners who have worked passionately to ensure that all of our students have the resources to attend college,” said Laurie Meggesin, Florida CAN’s executive director. “This is a real game-changer for the thousands of students and families impacted by this collective effort.”

ESOL Department Ice Cream Social — The SRHS English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department will hold a parent meeting and ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. Attendees will learn all about summer school, including how long it lasts, the benefits of attending summer school and other summer activities available for high-schoolers. Also, refurbished computers will be given to those

who did not receive one last year.

These computers are being donated by the SRHS information technology department.

College Decision Day May 1 — The SRHS school counseling department will host its annual College Decision Day on Monday, May 1 before school at the white entrance gates. Seniors are invited to wear college shirts and proudly sign the banner to indicate post-secondary plans. The school will celebrate seniors’ college decisions with live music from the band. The banner will also be available to sign during both lunch periods.

Buy a Dog Tag… Win a Cruise! — The SRHS Army JROTC Hawk Battalion is offering a chance to win a seven-day, all-expenses-paid cruise for two

through the purchase of a JROTC dog tag in its new fundraiser. Everyone who purchases the $10 tag will be entered into a drawing for the cruise. Each purchase offers an additional chance at winning.

For more information, see JROTC Master Sergeant (Ret.) Margarita Bonner in Room 8-104, or call the battalion HQ at (561) 422-2747 or (561) 422-2620.

Students of the Week — The SRHS Students of the Week program recognizes students, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping the campus positive. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for April 17-21: Randy Medrano (grade 9), Gustavo Chaux (grade 10), Kaitlin Menke (grade 11) and Daniel Singleton (grade 12).

Great Assessments For WLMS Musical Groups

The music department at Wellington Landings Middle School thrives under the direction of Band Director Christina Johnson and Chorus Director Alayna Carver.

WLMS students displayed their talents in a variety of recent events.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, the WLMS Jazz Band traveled to Palm Beach Central High School for District 14’s jazz music performance assessment. The band received an overall excellent rating.

On Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11, the WLMS Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Majorettes traveled to District 14’s solo and ensemble assessments at John I. Leonard High School.

Eighty-three band members and eight majorettes from Wellington Landings participated in the event,

and 65 superior medals were awarded to the WLMS students.

On Thursday, March 9, the WLMS Concert Band traveled to the Bak Middle School of the Arts for District 14’s music performance assessment, where the band received an overall excellent rating and a superior rating in sight reading.

On Friday, March 10, the WLMS Symphonic Band traveled to the Bak Middle School of the Arts for their music performance assessment. The band received straight superior ratings from three stage adjudicators, as well as a superior rating in sight reading.

On Tuesday, March 14, the WLMS Concert Chorus, Mini Menly Men and the Beginning Chorus attended District 14’s choral music performance assessment

HIGH-IMPACT TEACHERS

Wellington Landings Middle School recently announced that nine of its teachers have been recognized by the State of Florida as high-impact teachers. A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments in math and reading found that these teachers had a significantly positive impact on student learning with testing results that were among the most positive in the state. The teachers who received this honor were Julie Burtin, Lisa Shields, Danielle McMasters, Cynthia Higgins, Judy Warren, Douglas Henry, Lois Weber, Lisa Havell and Lisa Shore.

NEW HORIZONS PE TEACHER GETS WELLNESS AWARD Wellington Landings Middle School Symphonic Band members. at Royal Palm Beach High School.

It was the Mini Menly Men’s first performance assessment. The group earned excellent ratings on stage and a superior rating

in sight reading. The Beginning Chorus earned an overall superior rating. The Concert Chorus earned straight superior ratings and a superior rating in sight reading.

Wellington El Safety Patrol Visits Washington, D.C.

Wellington Elementary School’s fifth-grade safety patrol recently arrived back from Washington, D.C. after an amazing four-day trip. Not only did they see the historical sites that they have studied in elementary school, they created memories that will last a lifetime.

The patrols and chaperones toured Colonial Williamsburg, the Jamestown settlement, Mount Vernon, the Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Lincoln Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the United States Marine Corps Memorial,

the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the Albert Einstein Memorial, the Air & Space Museum, the U.S. Capitol Building, and of course, the White House.

To become a safety patrol member, students must be in fifth grade, be responsible, safe, resilient, attend meetings, possess good behavior, arrive early to school and stay after for duties, and be a role model for younger children.

Wellington Elementary School’s safety patrol members in front of the White House.

Safety patrol members have an scough, Jennifer Allen, Melissa option to go on the trip. The school Perry, Dave Morrison, Nick Fabra, thanks chaperones Jessica Myer- Kristine Frey and Ashley Schroth.

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New Horizons Elementary School recently announced that physical education teacher Kirstin Voitus was selected as the School District of Palm Beach’s County Wellness Champion of the Month for April. Besides teaching physical education to students, Voitus sponsors a running club that includes nearly a third of New Horizons’ students. She also leads health-related initiatives for New Horizons staff members and their families. Most recently, she coordinated a “Couch to 5K” training program for staff members, which culminated in a 5K in April. Shown above is Kirstin Voitus (second from left) with the staff members who completed the “Couch to 5K” program.

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Opting To Stay At Home? Three Cheers For This Vanishing Breed

Are there any housewives left? I know it’s a vanishing breed, but I wonder if they’ve already slipped into extinction unnoticed. And with the next generation’s devotion to all things free-range, is there any way we could include children in that?

I mean, once we get the cows and pigs and chickens uncaged, could we do the same for children? Because while we’re busy working to provide a higher quality of life for animals that we ultimately intend to eat, our kids are cooped up in before-care, daycare and after-care. Now that summer is coming, we’re scrambling to figure out what to do with them once school is out.

Let me make myself clear: I’m not

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The Sonic BOOMER blaming the parents here. Society has devolved to the point where double incomes are necessary.

Or are they? How many of us have actually taken the time (or, excuse me, I mean made the time), to assess how much we

make versus how much childcare costs?

And it’s not just childcare. It’s the wardrobe, the travel time, the gas to get there, the upkeep on the car, parking fees, lunches out, hair and makeup, manicures and pedicures, and everything else we need to make ourselves presentable enough to earn a buck. Once you add up all that stuff, keeping a job gets pretty expensive.

That’s not to say that a parent who opts to stay at home with the kids needs to dress in burlap and sand down their toenails with a rock. You don’t want people calling the cops because they’ve seen you on the street and are afraid for their lives. Decent clothes and personal grooming items will

always be justifiable expenses. You just have to remember you’re home now, not in Hollywood.

And there will be some additional expenses. Stay-at-home children continue to eat lunch and require the occasional outing, so a car is still necessary. (There used to be buses, but let’s not get ridiculous.) An occasional toy will need to be purchased.

The sandbox will need new sand.

But it can be done. And it’s fun spending time with the little guys.

How to figure out what you spend each month? It’s online, just like everything else. Your bank statement and credit card bills tell you exactly where

your money went. Just figure it out.

Of course, a good argument for keeping your day job is “saving for retirement.”

Housewifery is notorious for its lousy retirement plan. So I’m not saying you should stay home and watch Sesame Street forever. Once your child successfully makes it to adulthood, they are not going to want you on their couch, dribbling Cheerios onto the cat.

I’m just saying, if it’s at all possible, why not see if somebody can stay at home with the kids this summer? Some people even work from home! It’s an uncaged life.

And I ought to know.

The Big Movie Stars Are Beginning To Twinkle Out… Well, Mostly

We no longer have many stars… movie stars, that is. Years ago, there was a whole group of actors who “everyone” knew were stars. If they were in a picture, people would flock to the theaters. Now, it is far more that the films are the stars and the “biggest box office draws” are the ones who are in the big movies.

Of course, this has been going on for a long time, but it is getting far more noticeable. My dad managed a movie theater back in 1957, and I went with him for the opening of The Pride and the Passion, a big movie starring Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren. He thought I might help at the candy stand if things got really crowded. The theater was empty that day; people stayed away because the movie was essentially a stinker.

There have always been films that haven’t measured up to expectations, but these days most of the big films take in money because people want to be there.

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By Leonard Wechsler Last week’s The Fate of the Furious is a great example. Vin Diesel has been in a series of flops (with the exception of his voice-over role in Guardians of the Galaxy) since the last movie in the car chase grouping. Two more of those films have already been approved.

A glaring example was last year’s The Passengers, heavily touted as a space-going romance between everyone’s favorite actress of the past few years, the adorable Jennifer Lawrence, and Chris Pratt, a huge star as shown by Guardians of the Galaxy,

Jurassic World and The Magnificent Seven. How could it fail? Well, it did because a) it basically used a “bait and switch” by having its trailer focus on fun romance and the challenges of space, instead of what actually happened, and b) even without that knowledge, people were simply not interested.

Matt Damon was the lead in The Great Wall and it lost $75 million, and Scarlett Johannson was in The Ghost in the Shell, and it is projected to lose $60 million.

And they were brought in to boost the box office! Johnny Depp is doing another Pirates of the Caribbean movie, out soon, because with the exception of his strange turn in Alice in Wonderland, his other films for years have been duds.

On the other hand, Beauty and the Beast’s lead was Emma Watson, who has not done much in the way of major films since being Hermione in the Harry Potter films. The biggest names were people who

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That is one reason why the studios want franchise films. People who liked a movie are far more likely to come for a sequel. At least they get a really good first weekend.

So we’ve had a lot of sequels. If they are good, well, they lead to more sequels. And, in general, even for the really big-budget ones, they keep things amusing. The last Captain America actually had some laughs, and there were some amusing moments even in the ultimate sequel film Rogue One. The only actor at the moment who seems beyond all of these petty things is Duane “The Rock” Johnson. Much of this has to do with his personality: He is a huge man who can be a brute but comes across as someone who doesn’t take himself seriously. He had a great funny moment in last week’s Fate film when he leads his young

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Why has all of this happened? The simple answer is that in our celebrity culture, we have “stars” who are really not stars.

We know who they are but would not put down the $10 a seat to see them unless we like the movie they are in. None of the Oscar nominations went to the performers in the big movies or the movies themselves. Even more to the point: Most TV shows make “stars” of their actors, but that seldom translates to the big screen.

With luck, this means that maybe producers will make more good movies and not worry about stars. More real acting, fewer stars!

But that will take a lot of luck. Don’t hold your breath.

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Armory Art Center Will Offer First-Ever Summer Art Academy

This summer, the Armory Art Center will be offering its first ever Summer Art Academy for incoming high school freshmen and incoming high school juniors.

This program was developed under the guidance of visual art teachers from the Bak Middle School of the Arts and the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. The goal of the academy is to provide professional development to advanced and career-minded visual arts students and help prepare them for college scholarship opportunities.

“We are pleased to launch our Summer Art Academy for high school students who are serious about art and a career in art,” said Liza Niles, chief of education

and exhibitions at the Armory Art Center. “After much research with art teachers in local high schools, we have developed a program that fosters students’ artistic ambitions and builds their confidence. Our hope is that these students enter their upcoming school year with new artistic skills, techniques and vision.”

The “Intensive Sculpture & Drawing Workshop” is designed to help rising freshmen in art school strengthen their two-dimensional and three-dimensional skill sets.

Students will navigate drawing (2D) and sculpture (3D) as a powerful way to express how the artist sees the world. They will explore materials and tools used for these arts, and create using both

imagined situations and observable nuances of the human figure and the environment. Joshua Davis will teach sculpture, while Vishan Seenath will be the workshop’s drawing instructor.

The “Pre-College Portfolio Review Workshop” is designed to assist rising juniors in the thoughtful selection and arrangement of pre-existing artwork. Instructor Amber Tutwiler teaches sculpture at Florida Atlantic University. She will emphasize student’s work process, technical and analytical skills, aesthetics and time management. She will also make recommendations for work that students need to add to their portfolios to give them the best chance when applying for college scholarships.

Vice Admiral To Discuss Cybersecurity, Cyberwarfare At Forum Club On May 5

Vice Admiral Jan Tighe will join the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Friday, May 5 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to share her insights on the United States’ use of technology to enhance military operations and combat cybersecurity attacks. She will also discuss the new methods being employed to not only exploit enemies, but also defeat them.

Tighe assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and the 66th Director of Naval Intelligence in July 2016. She is one of the highest-ranking women in the U.S. Navy and the highest-ranking

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“We’re sort of up in arms over the racket,” he said. “It’s very hard to run a business, [but] from what I hear, from the applicant, we are not opposed. We wish him luck and recommend acceptance. I’m really here in an overabundance of caution.”

Commissioner Richard Becher made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0.

Also Tuesday, Pamela Shetka of Royal Palm Brewing requested a special exception for a brewpub in the Commons at Royal Palm shopping center, located at 501 N. State Road 7, Unit 103.

“The proposed brewpub will occupy 2,668 square feet of floor

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continued from page 3 backed loan will be required to have flood insurance, but there are options to be removed from the flood hazard area, he said, including a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), which costs about $300 to have done. “You can actually remove your property from the

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continued from page 1 it is a celebration that has been supported by community members for a long time.

“I think that is something that is longstanding within the community, because it’s a celebration of culture and differences,” Wright said. “I think that brings communities and people together.

If you can celebrate that, I think that should be highlighted. That’s

female Information Warfare Officer. She was also the first woman to command a numbered fleet (the U.S. 10th Fleet).

Her previous tours include duty with Naval Security Group Activities in Florida, Virginia and Japan, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1, and the Naval Information Warfare Activity. She also had staff assignments on the Headquarters of the Pacific Fleet, Naval Security Group and Naval Network Warfare Command. In addition, Tighe served as executive assistant to the commander of U.S. Cyber Command. She also commanded more than 2,800

area at the north end of the main building,” Erwin said.

The property is in the general commercial zoning district. Brewpubs were recently approved by the council at the request of the applicant. Village staff recommended approval.

A large component will be dedicated to the brewing, with the remaining space dedicated to a restaurant and beer/wine service.

There will be no outdoor seating or live entertainment.

Commissioner June Perrin asked about the brewing process, and Jeffrey Shetka, Pamela Shetka’s brother-in-law, said the boiler kettle is covered and has condensers that contain all emissions inside, so there is very little odor.

Erwin said that any emissions that escape would likely smell like a bakery.

Perrin made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0. special flood hazard area,” Marsh said. “They don’t actually amend the map, but it will be part of the permanent record, and it will be transferred with sales.”

Marsh said the LOMA includes an elevation certificate proving that the property is above the flood hazard area.

The flood hazard map has been posted to the village’s web site at www.royalpalmbeach.com with a link on the left side in yellow titled “RPB Flood Zone Map.” exactly why this event has lasted so long.”

For more information about Cultural Diversity Day, visit www. cafcipbc.org or call Elet Cyrus at (561) 791-9087, Ernie Garvey at (561) 676-5664 or the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

“I definitely want the community to know how many diverse groups we have within our area, and the truth is that although we are different, we are all Americans,” Wright said. “It’s for us to be together and celebrate each other, rather than to be separated.”

multi-service and multi-agency personnel at the National Security Agency/Central Security Service Hawaii in Kunia.

Tighe has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Strike/Flight Air Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

This event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased online at www.forumclubpalmbeach. org or by contacting Wendy Norris at (561) 881-9977 or wnorris@ forumclubpb.com.

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continued from page 1 approving too many new developments.

“This room is not packed [today], because residents feel it is a waste of time,” she said. “We’re tired of it.”

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continued from page 1 ton said the village housing code now includes convalescent care.

“This is an institutionalized living facility,” Ashton said.

“These are not people who are able to go out on their own at all times whenever they want. It is more of a care center. There could be some assisted-living components to it where they have more independence, but we’ll get to more of that when we have the site plan.”

Commissioner Richard Becher asked whether the facility would

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Terry said the new technology involves a process that possibly will not cause the dangers that old composting procedures posed.

“We are asking for the ability to postpone so we can have dialogue with the community,” he said.

McKinlay said that new information regarding food standards will probably make it difficult to locate the facility on the current site.

Both of these week-long workshops take place Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be offered twice, first from June 5-9 and then July 17-21. The tuition is $200 per workshop. Students will also receive a 10 percent discount toward any of the Summer Art Experience studio classes, including 3D printing, digital design, ceramics, glass, fashion and jewelry, when registering for a Summer Art Academy workshop.

Serious art students will not want to miss out on this unique opportunity to hone their skills.

Students can register at www. armoryart.org/academy or call (561) 832-1776 for more information.

The Armory’s Summer Art Academy is designed for high school students serious about studying art in college.

VSA To Host Katie Gardner Memorial Golf Tournament

VSA Florida-Palm Beach County will host its 20th anniversary golf tournament on Friday, May 19 at the Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

The VSA Katie Gardner Memorial Tournament is in memory of Katie Gardner, a 13-year-old girl with spinal muscular atrophy who died in April 2003. She was a charming young lady with an

incredible artistic talent who participated in many VSA programs.

This year’s VSA artist Alicia Bunche from Royal Palm Beach will carry on the tradition that Katie Gardner was once a part of by creating the artwork for each participating sponsors’ award cup.

Bunche has been a participant with VSA for many years.

The entry fee of $1,200 per

foursome for this scramble format golf tournament includes greens fees, prizes, awards, golf shirts, breakfast and lunch. Call (561) 966-7025 to register.

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Heart-Healthy Events At Osceola Creek Middle School

The American Heart Association/Stroke Association and Osceola Creek Middle School will host “Hoops for Heart/The Great Replay.”

On Monday, May 1, students will begin learning about how their heart works and how to take care of their heart, along with the importance of physical activity and

nutrition. To support the students in their efforts, visit www.heart. org/hoops. Search for “Osceola Creek Middle” and join the team.

There will be a “Hoops for Heart” students versus faculty basketball game on May 24. A donation of $5 will permit your child to attend the event, while a donation of $10 or more will

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All financial donations go directly to the American Heart Association/ Stroke Association to further support families and research in the area of healthy hearts. Funds will be collected during lunch daily.

Argue added that the spillover that will result from the increased traffic will be onto Indian Trail roads, which are privately owned and maintained by the district through assessments on property owners.

Acreage resident Lillian Hall said that when she came to her first packed county commission meeting four years ago, she first saw the diversity of lifestyles in her community.

“The gated communities are

fantastic, but if people wanted roosters, there was a place for them, too,” she said, adding that she lost faith that her community could be preserved when she saw the approval of a series of higherdensity developments. “I now stand here very jaded.”

Hall also said she has heard many commissioners remark that there aren’t many people at a meeting.

“That’s so disrespectful,” she said. “We are teachers and police

officers. We can’t take the time off. Watch your words; they do hurt us out there. Just like you’re working here, we’re working out there.”

Commissioner Steve Abrams made a motion to approve the application, seconded by Commissioner Hal Valeche, but it failed 5-2, with Mayor Paulette Burdick and commissioners Melissa McKinlay, Mary Lou Berger, Dave Kerner and Mack Bernard opposed.

include Alzheimer’s care, and Ashton said it could.

Larson pointed out that the Cypress Key development had been given a mixed-use designation, which was created specifically for this site. Given the issues that have arisen with Cypress Key over the past decade, Ashton said the council has made it clear that it does not want this use anywhere else in the village.

Commissioner David Leland made a motion to recommend approval of the comp plan amendment, which carried 5-0.

The commissioners also recommended approval of the accompanying zoning amendment, allowing the various types of institutional uses.

Becher said his only concern was a provision that the property owners’ association would be controlled by the residential component of the development.

Ashton said some of the interested commercial entities did not want to be part of a residential POA. “Residential and commercial POAs have different viewpoints on how properties should be managed and run, so what we created… is that the residential POA shall be responsible for all common roadways, and they’ll be responsible for perimeter maintenance, because our ordinance says the mixed-use must look and feel like one site, even though they are much different,” she said. “If the residential POA is in charge

of the perimeter landscaping and maintaining the roadways, we would assure consistency in how the maintenance is happening.”

Ashton said the commercial component would be paying a portion of the maintenance expenses but would not be involved in how the maintenance gets done.

“How this came about, especially from what I heard with the memory care facility, was that they did not want to be part of the residential POA,” she said. “They don’t mind paying for maintenance costs, but they do not want to be in that formal structure of a POA.” Becher made a motion to approve the application as submitted, which carried 5-0.

“I don’t see a situation where [there’s] anything we could do to remedy the situation on this piece of land,” she said. “The growers need to be part of that situation, so we have better understanding.”

Abrams said his intention with the original motion to postpone was to allow the applicants to speak with the wholesalers so they could discuss the state-of-the-art facility and whether it would jeopardize their crops or not.

Commissioner Hal Valeche said he thought the applicant had credible technology that deserved to be heard out.

“I think the tech is great,” Valeche said, “but there is an

immutable force that the buyers of produce are not going to agree with this.”

Commissioner Mack Bernard favored postponing the project to give the applicant an opportunity to work on the issues.

McKinlay said she had met on April 17 with 35 representatives involved with produce production who explained the problems associated with the proposed facility. They convinced her that the application needs more work, and probably needs to be relocated.

Terry said his experts have been working to establish a relationship with produce buyers, including Kroger, Publix and Walmart, to

work through objections, and explained that the facility does not compost manure but recycles it.

“What we’re being told is we can take appropriate measures at the time,” he said. “This is an opportunity to [treat] equine waste and not create a food safety risk.

It’s a new technology, and there is an opportunity to explore it.”

McKinlay asked staff whether there is anything to keep the applicant from bringing it back, and Senior Planner Lisa Amara said that if the application were withdrawn, it could come back at any time.

After a five-minute break for Terry to speak with his client, the applicant withdrew the proposal.

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VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP EVENT

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 22. Community members gathered at the Recreation Center to get cleaning supplies and equipment for the event. Cleanup areas included Commons Park, Camellia Park, Royal Palm Beach High School, H.L. Johnson Elementary School, Sparrow Drive and other areas. Participants were able to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers at the Recreation Center after the day’s cleanup.

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Michael Cheatham serves Albert Genao a hot dog after the cleanup is over.

Elliana Brisson and Clarissa and Veronica Chappell clean up at Camellia Park in Royal Palm Beach

Justin and Shannon Hutson clean up near the rec center.

Shreeya, Sheena and Akshay Jeethan at the rec center.

Carolynn, Blake, Landon and Wyatt Girard clean up near the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center.

Kim and Sophia Farnam at RPB Commons Park.

RPB Public Works Field Operation Superintendent Michael Cheatham at the RPB Recreation Center.

Megan Muscat, Alexis Mata, and Jennifer and Jessica Muscat take part in the cleanup.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS AND JC COWGIRLS SUPPORT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Buffalo Wild Wings of Wellington hosted the JC Cowgirls and the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club for the third year in a row on Wednesday, April 19. The restaurant donated 10 percent of its sales to the Boys & Girls Club that day. Meanwhile, the JC Cowgirls gave horse and pony rides to children from the club and to the public for $5 donation.

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Maranda Doherty, Christie Pettit, Crystal McFarlane, Tiffany Cioffi, Amber McFarlane, Jesse James, Kayla OBrien and Ashlea SantaMaria with Willow.

Maranda Doherty, Christie Pettit, Ashlea SantaMaria, Charlie James, Kayla OBrien, Cisco Castro and Amber McFarlane.

Members of the Boys & Girls Club with some of the JC Cowgirls.

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RAIN DOESN’T DAMPEN SPIRITS AT ROTARY’S OUTRUN CEREBRAL PALSY 5K

The Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race, presented by the Rotary Club of Wellington and United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, took place Sunday, April 23 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Rain did not keep participants in wheelchairs and on foot from completing the 3.1-mile distance. Awards were handed out for different categories, and supporters and participants joined together at the amphitheater to celebrate after the race.

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Wheelchair riders, their runners and friends and family.

Guy Romain and Michael Sayih get medals after finishing second overall in the wheelchair division.

The wheelchair division begins the race.

Pat Murphy of United Cerebral Palsy and Rotary’s Larry Kemp.

The Royal DJs provided entertainment.

Kyle Smith (third place), Jeremy Cole (first place) and Roy Boulware (second place) after the 5K.

Justin Yan finishes with Matthew MacIntosh, first in the wheelchair division.

Justin and Jay Hutton finished third in the wheelchair division.

Councilman Michael Napoleone, Jeremey Cole (first place), Roy Boulware (second place) and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.

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Yeni Correa Arevalo, Kerry Gruson and Debra McCoskey-Reisert.

First, second and third place females finishers Lynne Clibburn, Abigail Cuadrado and Susan Weisman.

Arianne MacAvinta, Brandon Seacrist and Jim Sayih.

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Jim Masterson, the internationally renowned equine massage therapist and creator of the Masterson Method, recently spent a week teaching seminars locally. His advanced five-day course ran March 20-24, followed by a weekend workshop held March 25-26. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

Wellington High School’s varsity baseball team hosted Spanish River High School on April 21 and held off the Sharks 2-1, scoring a late run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The evening’s senior night game was celebrated by all four senior pitchers getting time on the mound. Page 29

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Publix Begins Annual March Of Dimes Register Campaign Saturday, April 29

It all started with a small group of associates more than two decades ago, and now Publix is the No. 1 National March for Babies corporate partner. It’s a giant leap for the six-state grocer, whose companywide campaign involves more than 190,000 associates in 1,145 stores with the support of customers. Publix’s annual register campaign launches on Saturday, April 29 and runs until May 20. Page 22

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SRHS Flag Girls Top Thunderwolves To Stay Unbeaten

On Thursday, April 21, the Seminole Ridge High School flag football team h o s te d t h e O x b r i d g e Academy in a non-district contest. The Hawks dominated the Thunderwolves 33-0 to remain undefeated at 10-0 on the season.

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Jim Masterson Hosts Clinic To Teach Massage Method

Jim Masterson, the internationally renowned equine massage therapist and creator of the Masterson Method, recently spent a week teaching seminars locally. His advanced five-day course ran March 20-24, followed by a weekend workshop March 25-26, limited to 14 participants who learned the basic techniques.

The Masterson Method is a unique, interactive method of equine massage where participants use the horse’s responses to find and release accumulated tension. The horse actively participates in the process, so it’s something done with, rather than to, the horse. In fact, if the horse doesn’t participate, it doesn’t work.

Masterson was the equine massage therapist for the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014 USET Endurance teams, and for competitors in the FEI World Cup, Pan American Games and World Equestrian Games. He created his method in 1997 and now travels the world teaching seminars and advanced courses to horse owners, trainers and therapists.

The advanced five-day course is open to anyone with experience handling horses and a basic knowledge of equine anatomy. It is also the primary course for the certification program, which Masterson began offering in 2008.

The March workshop was conducted at a different barn each day in Wellington, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach and Coconut Creek. I Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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By Ellen Rosenberg caught up with them at the lovely and tranquil Fox Stone Farm, a hunter barn they’ve used for several previous workshops. The beautiful grounds were very open and welcoming to Masterson and the eight participants.

“We teach courses in Florida a few times a year,” he said. “Especially with the circuit, there are many horses who can benefit from this work, and thus are able to teach therapists new things. This method is unique because it’s so interactive.”

A therapist has to read what the horse tells you in order to know what to do.

“You have to pay close attention. Responses can be very subtle — an eye blink, a weight shift, a change in breathing,” Masterson explained. “They’re all clues to where the horse is holding tension. This isn’t like traditional massage. We use a very light touch. It’s highly effective, fun, and improves your communication and relationship with your horse.”

He showed me how to do a diagnostic exercise, lightly running my fingers down the horse’s top line (actually, just off center) checking its bladder meridian with what he

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Jim Masterson kneeling beside one of his teaching tools, a partial horse skeleton. called an “air gap” — barely touching the “You bring awareness to trouble spots,” horse. He said one of his goals was to teach Masterson explained. “By not pushing or enough people how to use this specific tech- using pressure, the horse can’t block it out or nique that “every horse on the planet can get protect it by pushing back. The horse does the its bladder meridian done.” Each time the work, becoming aware of each problem spot horse blinked or otherwise revealed a spot and finding a way to correct it.” of concern, I returned to that spot and simply Other techniques involve asking the horse to waited, barely applying any pressure, until move body parts, his neck or legs, for example, there was a release.

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Publix Begins Annual March Of Dimes Campaign Saturday

It all started with a small group of associates more than two decades ago, and now Publix is the No. 1 National March for Babies corporate partner. It’s a giant leap for the six-state grocer, whose companywide campaign involves more than 190,000 associates in 1,145 stores with the support of customers.

Publix’s annual register campaign

launches on Saturday, April 29 and runs until May 20 in all stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

During the fundraising campaign, Publix checkout associates will sell cutouts on which customers can write their name or the name of a baby they love.

Publix aims to surpass last year’s record-setting fundraising amount of $7.1 million, coupled with associate fundraising, which combined brought in more than $7.4 million in 2016.

“We are very proud of our 22-year history, and supporting healthier moms and stronger babies is an extension of who we are,” said Ma-

AT&T’s Peggy Jupp Honored With President’s Volunteer Service Award

Peggy Jupp

In honor of National Volunteer Month, AT&T is celebrating 55 South Florida employees who are being honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).

Among the honorees is Peggy Jupp of Royal Palm Beach.

The PVSA recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism throughout the year.

There are three levels of the award: gold for 500 or more hours volunteered in a 12-month period; silver for 250 to 499 hours; and bronze for 100 to 249 volunteer hours. Jupp received the bronze PVSA. Her volunteer work is done through the AT&T Pioneers, a network of AT&T employees and retirees who give to community causes.

“These individuals help our communities through selfless acts.

Whether it’s mentoring students, cleaning up our parks or feeding the hungry, our employees are giving back,” said Joe York, AT&T Florida president. “In honor of National Volunteer Month, we congratulate these employees and hope their stories inspire others.”

Community service is an integral part of AT&T’s company culture.

“In South Florida, our employees give their time mentoring students, feeding the homeless, working with the disabled, supporting their churches, helping pets in need, accompanying veterans on Honor Flights and so much more,” York said.

ria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. “We’ve always said we have the most generous customers and the most passionate associates in the industry, and together, we are proud to support the March of Dimes and make a difference in the communities in which we live and work.”

March of Dimes President Stacey Stewart thanked Publix for its support. “Earlier this year, we were proud to crown a new No. 1 National March for Babies corporate partner for the first time in 30 years,” Stewart said. “Publix is one of our most valued partners.”

Everyone is encouraged to join in

the celebration. To find a March for Babies event near you, visit www. marchforbabies.org.

Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned grocery chain in the United States.

Publix and its associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and a commitment to their market areas and beyond.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.

March of Dimes Regional Vice President Shannon Gilbert (left) and Regional Director of Marketing Rochelle Darman (right) present Publix CEO Todd Jones with the March for Babies Crystal Award.

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Pirtek Expands Florida Presence With New Palm Beach Location

Pirtek, the world’s leading fluid transfer solutions company, has expanded its South Florida presence with a new location in Palm Beach County.

Owner Sam Belin recently opened Pirtek Palm Beach, staffing it with three technicians and two mobile service vehicles. He plans to add a third vehicle in a few months.

Pirtek is the only franchise of its kind in the United States, providing hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services. There are 65 Pirtek franchises and a fleet of mobile service vehicles throughout the United States. Globally, Pirtek has more than 400 locations and 2,000 mobile service vehicles in 23 countries. Palm Beach marks the 11th location for Pirtek in Florida.

Belin opened his franchise under Pirtek’s new Tier 2 model, which the company rolled out last year.

Under the standard Tier 1 model, a franchisee operates a full service and supply center, staffed with six team members and a minimum of two mobile service vehicles. The Tier 2 model, on the other hand, allows a franchisee to keep inventory in a

small warehouse or storage facility and to lease two vehicles at a lower point of entry.

Tier 2 franchisees, who enjoy the same administrative support and training as Tier 1 owners, are expected to have a fully staffed and outfitted service and supply center within three years. Each new service vehicle in the fleet widens the franchisee’s exclusive territory.

A resident of Cocoa Beach, Belin holds a master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University in Maryland and worked in the corporate world for 30 years. His path to becoming a Pirtek franchisee began when he interviewed for a job recently at the company’s corporate headquarters in Rockledge. During the interview, he became impressed with Pirtek and later decided to become a franchise owner himself.

“The job itself wasn’t a perfect fit with my background, but I really liked the CEO, Glenn [Duncan], and I loved the business concept,” Belin said. “Palm Beach is an excellent place to open our franchise.”

To learn more about Pirtek USA, visit www.pirtekusa.com.

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BANK OF AMERICA ALL-WOMEN TEAM ASSISTS ON HABITAT HOME PROJECT

An all-female team from Bank of America helped build a home on Wednesday, April 18, as part of the bank’s annual Global Service Month. The all-women build was an effort to help a fellow Palm Beach County woman — Yudelka Marte, originally from the Dominican Republic — realize the dream of homeownership. She will share the home with her mother and 10-year-old daughter. The Bank of America volunteers worked to prepare and finish the home’s roof. This project falls in conjunction with Bank of America’s Global Service Month, an annual campaign that engages employee volunteers throughout the country to celebrate how giving back enriches lives and connects them to their communities, creating better places in which to live and do business. Participants were (above, L-R) Kathy Willoughby, Nikki Morley, Mary Anne Gioia, Tracey Prew, Robin Henderson, Anne Laureano, Alice Vilfranche, Stephanie Glavin, Yudelka Marte, Joyce Replinski, Kathleen Kearns and Robin Frost.

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with fun and creativity for children ages 6 to 18. It runs weekdays from June 5 to Aug. 4 (no classes July 3-7) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. High-quality art education includes drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics and printmaking. Teens can discover the latest developments in 3D printing technology with the Armory’s new 3D printers. Most instructors have a master’s degree and all have had a background check. This safe, enriching environment for your child is located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps.

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Camp Varsity is a full-day summer sports camp 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, campers get the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most activities are indoors with two to three hours 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, visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248.

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

With four riding opportunities each day, arts & 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.

For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children, offering ageappropriate opportunities to explore and discover. The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates its F.L.EX. Learning Program (fun, learning experience) and STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. The camp runs from June 5 to

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Summer Art Experience Ages 6 to 18 June 5 – Aug 4, 2017

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Summer Art Academy is and advanced program for rising freshman and rising juniors planning to pursue visual arts in future studies.

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The Learning Foundation of Florida’s Academic Summer Camp Program has several different service options available to assist the diverse needs of students. TLFF’s K-8 summer program focuses on individualized academic remediation using weekly themes and a variety of teaching strategies, including a multi-sensory/hands-on approach and creative lesson plans. TLFF’s high school summer program focuses on grade forgiveness and/or acceleration. Students who have received D or F grades in classes can re-do them for higher grades or grade forgiveness. Students can also accelerate and take classes to get ahead. Both programs are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with grades K-8 running June 13 through Aug. 3. For more information, call (561) 795-6886.

The Little Place and The Little Place Too are Wellington’s premier nationally accredited childcare centers. The Little Place offers a quality, caring environment for children ages six months to five years. Working hand-in-hand with local elementary schools, the staff works closely with each child to develop and promote vital academic skills and to reinforce positive social interaction. Children are welcomed into warm classroom settings that are age-appropriate, bright and stimulating. The older children, ages three to five, utilize tablets in the classroom with interactive programs that introduce basic math, reading and other skills. Celebrating more than 39 years of service to the community, academics have been kept a focal point, and the safety and well-being of the children is the number-one priority. During the summer, services include childcare for children up to the age of eight. With exciting activities and outings, elementary-age children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime to help stimulate their minds and nurture their imaginations. For more information, call (561) 793-5860.

Planet Kids Summer Camp will fill your child’s summer with fun-filled days. Whether your child is a preschooler or VPK ready, his or her days will be enriched with learning and fun activities. For the older children, ages 5 to 12, days will be filled with field trips and the coolest playgrounds in town. Summer camp will run from June 5 through Aug. 11. Registration is now open. Planet Kids Summer Camp has two locations: 9267 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee (561-784-5619) and 4330 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach (561-964-2800).

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WHS Seniors Shine In 2-1 Thriller Over Spanish River

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington High School’s varsity baseball team hosted Spanish River High School on Friday, April 21 and held off the Sharks 2-1, scoring a late run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The evening’s senior night game was celebrated by all four senior pitchers getting time on the mound.

Angelo Brunelas started the first inning, followed by Luke Panakos,

John Campagnuolo and Sawyer Losey.

Brunelas struck out his first batter at the start of the game. The first inning concluded with no runs and no hits. The Wolverines (19-5) threatened in the bottom of the second inning, but a stingy Shark infield nullified the scare with a double play.

Panakos entered the game on the mound in the third inning when the contest remained scoreless. At the bottom of the third, Danny Hernan-

dez hit an RBI single, bringing in Michael Doscher to lift Wellington up 1-0. With the Wolverines having success at the plate, Hernandez attempted to capitalize on a Spanish River error, but it proved costly when he was tagged between third base and home plate.

Wellington’s defense continued to shine, keeping the Spanish River dugout quiet as the game approached the later innings with See WHS BASEBALL, page 31

Wellington senior Sawyer Losey pitches in the seventh inning.

Wellington shortstop Tyler Retzler makes the play on the ball early in the game.

Wellington’s Michael Doscher sprints to third base.

WHS’s Danny Hernandez slides into third in the seventh inning.

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SRHS Flag Girls Top Thunderwolves To Stay Unbeaten

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, April 21, the Seminole Ridge High School flag football team hosted the Oxbridge Academy in a non-district contest. The Hawks dominated the Thunderwolves 33-0 to remain undefeated at 10-0 on the season. Hawks quarterback Emily

Higgins threw for five touchdowns.

From the start, Seminole Ridge kicked into high gear, driving in two scores to go up 13-0 by the end of the first quarter. Higgins hit receiver Channing O’Brien for the first touchdown, then connected with receiver Kristi Kemper on a 12-yard pass for the second score.

Seminole Ridge receiver Channing O’Brien advances the ball after a catch.

O’Brien caught her second touchdown pass from four yards out from Higgins in the second quarter. The Hawks converted on their extra point when Higgins found Kemper in the end zone to extend the lead to 20-0.

Seminole Ridge’s defense allowed little room for the Oxbridge

Hawk receiver Kristi Kemper focuses on the ball as she prepares to make the catch.

offense to breathe, completely shutting them down in the first half. The Thunderwolves ended the half when they intercepted a pass to stop Seminole Ridge from adding to its tally.

In the second half, it was business as usual for the Hawks offense.

Higgins connected with Ashley Hollandsworth for an 18-yard touch-

down pass in a third-and-long situation. The Seminole Ridge lead was extended when Higgins hit Hollandsworth again for the extra point, lifting the Hawks to a 27-0 margin in the third quarter.

Seminole Ridge put the exclamation point on their victory with See FLAG FOOTBALL, page 31

Hawk rusher Kelsey Morrison moves in for the sack on the Oxbridge quarterback.

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Area Wrestlers Shine In Okeechobee

The Wellington Wrestling Club recently had three members attend the Chobee Wrestling Challenge at Okeechobee High School, and all three finished in second place in their divisions.

Reid Wasylik, a kindergarten student, completed in the Bantam 50-pound division. Hosanna Kropp, a sophomore, competed in the High School 130-pound division. Ryan King, a seventh grader, competed in the Schoolboy 95-pound division.

The Wellington Wrestling Club offers practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Village Park.

For more info., contact Travis Gray at travis.gray@palmbeachschools. org or (561) 827-8595.

Reid Wasylik, Hosanna Kropp and Ryan King.

ECFOA Seeks New Football Officials

The East Coast Football Officials Association, the independent association for high school football officiating in Palm Beach County, seeks to grow its membership before the upcoming football season.

The ECFOA hopes to recruit men and women to join its ranks and get involved in officiating in this hotbed of high school football talent. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Lamar Jackson, played high school football in Palm Beach County, and the area has produced dozens of Di-

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The ECFOA provides recruits with training and the opportunity for rapid advancement. With the right skills and ambition, new officials can quickly rise through the ranks and officiate at the varsity level within a season or two.

To learn more about football officiating, visit www.ecfoa.com, where you can fill out a contact form and get more information about becoming a football official.

GONZALEZ TAKES WEIGHTLIFTING TITLE

On April 7-8, at the Class 2A state weightlifting meet, Seminole Ridge High School had the most qualifiers in South Florida, with sophomore Jacob Campbell and seniors Michael Fontecchio, Kristian Gonzalez, Chris Hart and Greg Henry in attendance.

At the event, Kristian Gonzalez won the state championship in the 139-pound class, finishing with a 280 bench press and a 260 clean and jerk, winning the meet by 20 pounds. The school congratulates Gonzalez on his undefeated season and his achievement as Florida’s strongest young man in his class.

(Right) Kristian Gonzalez (front) with Chris Hart, Greg Henry, Jacob Campbell and Michael Fontecchio.

Bassmasters Fish On Lake Kissimmee The Royal Palm Bassmasters held a fishing tournament March 11-12 on Lake Kissimmee out of the Camp Mack boat ramp.

First place was won by the team of Ed Huff and partner Mike Dillistin, with a two-day, 10 fish limit weighing 30 pounds, 14 ounces.

Second place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop and partner

Russ Clothier, with 10 fish weighing 24 pounds, 13 ounces.

Third place was awarded to the team of Dennis Veclotch and Chris Schultz, with 10 fish weighing 17 pounds, 5 ounces.

The big fish on day one was 4 pounds, 12 ounces, caught by the team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin. The big fish on day two was

weighed-in by the team of Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier at 6 pounds, 5 ounces.

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continued from page 21 in certain ways. Everything is always done in a relaxed state.

At the start of each day, Masterson lectured and explained what they’d be doing, demonstrating specific techniques. The participants then paired up and headed off to try them out on the horses. They use different barns each day to find different problems and, also, so as not to overwhelm the horses. Some horses had specific problems or injuries.

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continued from page 29 Wellington clinging to the 1-0 lead.

Campagnuolo entered the game on the mound in the top of the fifth inning for Wellington. The Wolverines displayed strong defensive play with a double play of their own to end the Sharks’ threat at the plate.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, it seemed as if Wellington would add to its lone run, loading the bases.

However, Spanish River denied Wellington’s efforts.

The sixth inning was all defense and closed out scoreless, forcing the Sharks to look for the tying run in the top of the seventh. Losey took the mound for the Wolverines in the seventh inning. The Sharks got the equalizer with an unearned run.

An error allowed the Shark runner to land on third base, followed by a sacrifice fly to send in the tying run.

In the bottom of the inning, Hernandez hit a one-out single for the Wolverines. Knowing that Wellington needed a run to avoid going into extra innings, Hernandez stole second base, then took third on an overthrow at second. It was another costly error by the Sharks from the

continued from page 29 one more touchdown when Higgins found Kemper on a 12-yard score in the corner of the end zone. The Hawks defense was equally as devastating to the Oxbridge offensive

unit, keeping them out of the end zone the entire game.

The win lifted Seminole Ridge to 10-0 on the season. O’Brien and Kemper each had two touchdown receptions, and Hollandsworth is credited with one. Seminole Ridge played against Glades Central High School and hosted the district playoffs this week, but results were not available at press time.

For others, it was just “let’s see what we find.” Afterward, the group came back together to discuss what they’d experienced.

Throughout each session, Masterson observed and sometimes helped out, showing his students what to do.

Each horse is different. Some are stoic and mask pain, others more open and obvious about what hurts.

As he explained, however, if you keep your touch light enough and wait long enough, the horse must release the tension.

Horses typically compensate when something’s off, so a problem in a front right hoof may show up as a lameness in a hind left hip.

Diagnosing the root cause and also treating all the affected areas is key.

The cause may be something as simple as bad saddle fit or an abscess, or much harder to diagnose.

“Doing this is a great way to interact with your horse and improve your communication and relationship,” Masterson said. “Anyone can do it. You don’t have to learn anatomy or name every bone. It’s user-friendly and easy to learn.

Every horse can benefit from this.”

Kat Romano from Delray Beach, one of the students, was working on Klooney, a tall bay gelding. “He’s very tight and won’t allow me to position his leg,” she told Masterson.

“He keeps snatching it back.”

“Go slower, relax your arms,” he advised, showing her how to do a correct neck flexion. “Soften, see him come down? If he pulls up and you pull down, he’ll keep going up.

Just stay with him and don’t pull.

Lift gently, little by little. Be very light. Find the spot where he relaxes and invite him down. You’re very tense, and he feels that. Stay loose all the way through.”

She stepped back and shook out the tension in her arms, neck and shoulders, then tried it again, listening to Masterson’s suggestions. The horse relaxed, his eye went dreamy.

Success!

Mary Last, certified last year, works as a massage therapist. At this clinic, she coached, assisting the students. “Helping teach others is really rewarding,” she said. “It also reinforces Jim’s teachings for me. Doing this is a never-ending journey of learning and improving. I love fostering growth in the students and watching them advance. It’s very gratifying. I love the light-bulb moments. One of the things I love most about Jim’s method is the ‘less is more’ concept. Afterward, the horses always feel and move better.

There’s a huge difference.”

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Senior Night Victory

WHS pitcher Luke Panakos winds up his throw to the plate.

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mound to the plate that spelled their demise. The Spanish River pitcher threw low, and the ball hit the clay, bouncing up over the catcher and hitting the back fence. Hernandez

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zeroed in on the plate as soon as he saw the ball clear the catcher, and crossed the plate for the winning run.

With the 2-1 victory, Wellington improved to 19-5 on the season.

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Saturday, April 29 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a trail clip and walk cleanup at Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 a.m. Bring clippers, gloves, and wear long pants and shirt for protection. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 9639906 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 29 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 Walk for the Link to benefit the South Florida Link Coalition will be held Saturday, April 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park. Call Amber Ahern at (772) 634-5682 or visit www. facebook.com/southfloridalinkcoalition for more info.

• Barnes & Noble at Wellington Green will host a storytime featuring the book The Wonderful Things You Will Be on Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m., with activities to follow. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Learn & Earn: The Investment Club Advantage” on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m.

Investment clubs are a proven way to learn and practice investing skills in a mutually supportive group setting. Better Investing Education will teach operating guidelines of investment clubs, stock study procedures and resources that are available. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a video game concert giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of Pokémon like never before. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, April 30 • The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will hold children’s storytelling and arts and crafts featuring Ella’s Trip to Israel at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) on Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 615-4974 or visit www.jewishpalmbeach.org/israeldays.

Monday, May 1 • Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence are joining forces for Hair Cuttery’s latest Share-A-Haircut Program.

On Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2, for every haircut purchased at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a victim of domestic violence. Visit www. haircuttery.com/locations for more info.

• Applications for the Beautiful Wellington Grant Tier IV will be accepted Monday, May 1 through Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m. All applications will be independently evaluated by a selection committee on May 11. This grant offers homeowners up to $1,500 per address in matching funds for exterior painting and pressure washing, aesthetic-based landscaping, installation of irrigation to maintain vegetation, minor facade

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repairs, and driveway/parking pad/walkway repair or replacement. For more info., call the Community Services Office at (561) 791-4796.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, May 1 at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Refreshments are at 7 p.m. with the program at 7:30 p.m. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info.

Tuesday, May 2 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bingo Bonanza for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. A bingo game for every interest and age, there will be pictures for the little ones and words for the readers. Winners receive a prize. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated, while enjoying pizza and drinks.

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

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.) featuring the ASE Photography Club’s annual show by Dr. Peter J. Lekos. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will host its Tzedocrates Discussion Group on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m.

The group encompasses an exploration of vital issues and topics in today’s world, guided by a search for righteousness, employing the Socratic method for discussion. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.

Wednesday, May 3 • The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Birdhouse Book Art for adults on Wednesday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Transform paperback books into beautiful decorative birdhouses.

Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host After-School Game Time for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Have a blast indoors with board games, card games and video games.

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

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Thursday, May 4 • Pierce Hammock Elementary School (14255 Hamlin Blvd.) will hold its Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Parents planning to register students must bring a shot record on form DH680, a physical within the year on form DH3040, two proofs of residency and an original birth certificate. For more info., call (561) 633-4500.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events.

Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The YWCA Run for the Roses Pre-Derby Tea will be held Thursday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Hotel (363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach). Call (561) 640-0050 or visit www. ywcapbc.org more info.

• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free Neil Diamond tribute concert at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, May 5 • The John Picano Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Friday, May 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The tournament benefits the South Florida Fair Scholarship Fund. For more information, or to register, contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or lorie@southfloridafair.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 10 on Friday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and a new friend at this family crafting event.

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

• Spotlight on Young Musicians, a Kravis Center Community Outreach Event, will take place Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.

• The Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group will be at the Kravis Center’s Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of Rogue One

on Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach will hold a free Star Wars Movie Night with food trucks featuring the new hit Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on Friday, May 5 at 8:15 p.m. at Commons Park. Call (561) 7905149 for more info.

Saturday, May 6 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk and drive in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, May 6 from 7 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• A fundraising golf tournament to benefit Danny Ponce will be held Saturday, May 6 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at the Winston Trails Golf Club in Lake Worth. Proceeds will benefit the Ponce family to aid with Danny’s recovery and continued medical treatment. For more info., call Diana Ponce at (561) 685-9867.

• Palm Beach Atlantic University will hold its 2017 commencement ceremony at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.pba. edu.

• CAFCI will hold its Student Assistance Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall. Funding for the awards is raised by generous donations from CAFCI members, community partners/stakeholders and from proceeds generated from CAFCI’s Annual Friendship Ball. For more info., visit www. cafcipbc.org.

• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will present American Tapestry on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit www. yspb.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Led Zeppelin tribute concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday May 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, May 7 • The Women of the Western Communities will host its Diamonds are Forever Spring Brunch, Fashion Show & Auction, featuring the fashions of Dress Barn and Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon with special guest emcees Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 on Sunday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington).

Tickets are $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Monday, May 1. For more information, or to order tickets, contact Terri Wescott at tmwescott@yahoo.com or Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair. armand1@gmail.com.

Monday, May 8 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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T E A C H E R A S S I S TA N T N E E D E D — Preschool assistant, experience necessary, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 561-790-0808 H A I R S T Y L I S T WA N T E D F O R B U S Y K I D S S A L O N I N W E L L I N G TO N — Part-Time Hours, paid training. Competitive hourly pay. Valid FL Cosmetology license required. Call 561-795-7647.

PERSONAL TRAINER PT OR FT — HealthSource Educates and adjusts patients toward optimal health through Chiropractic, Progressive Rehab, Massage, and Wellness. Join us in our mission. Now Hiring self-motivated, take charge person. Assist patients with exercises, stretches, and attend marketing events. If this sounds like a a perfect fit for you, email a short paragraph explaining why to: rpbchiro@outlook.com

ROYAL PALM BEACH BASED A/C COMPANY HIRING ALL POSITIONS CLEAN driving record and criminal background a MUST. Willing to train.

Email resume: hch@holmescoolingandheating.com

and call 561-856-6611.

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE - WELLINGTON SPACIOUS LIVING IN SPANISH STYLE COURTYARD HOUSE ON CUL-DE-SAC — in prestigious Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Split bedroom floor plan, 4 bd. 4 ba. overlooking courtyard/pool with view of lake/ golf course. $425,000.00 Sold as is. Seller motivated. Wendy G. Perlman 561-818-3398 wgperlman@gmail.com LAKE WELLINGTON WATERFRONT WITH POOL — NOT YOUR TYPICAL FLORIDA HOME — 3 Bed, 3.5 bath, 3+ garage, plus bonus loft in small gated The Island Community. Living / Dining Great room with cathedral ceiling, spiral stairs open loft, split bedrooms, 3 A/C zones, 1800+ sq covered/screened for outdoor living, private dock. $524,430. Call Steve Gordon, Bowen Realty. 561-251-5291

HOUSE LOT FOR SALE - ACREAGE HOUSE LOT IN THE ACREAGE — Located on 62nd Place N. 1 1/4 acres, wooded, on dead end street, Property is surrounded by nice homes (if you know anything about the Acreage, it's very important to know who your neighbors are) There are no HOA's which is both good and bad depending on what your plans are. The property is right off Hall Blvd. for direct access to Northlake Blvd. It's only a few miles from Publix. All schools are within a couple miles of property. The best part it's only going to be minutes form Minto's new shopping district...Priced at $74,900 call Sheldon Fogg - Logan Realty. 561-676-1098

LOTS FOR SALE - ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE LOTS — Beautiful lot on paved road close to Seminole Pratt. Financing available - Full acre asking $79,000. Call Ken Marshall, Broker - PartnershipRealty, 561-371-4693.

SHERBROOKE ESTATES — 2.4 Acres Cleared, Equestrian close to Wellington.

Barns, guest house, etc. permitted. $379,000.

Call Ken Marshall, Broker - PartnershipRealty, 561-371-4693.

HOME FOR SALE - LAKE WORTH Legal Notice No. 613 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

My Lifeline Portal

FOR SALE - CEDAR CREEK RANCH LAKE WORTH — 5/3/3 Immaculate One Story Home. Enjoy the screened Salt Pool surrounded by .35 Tropical acres with lots of privacy. 8 ft. Garage Doors can fit Commercial Van Low HOA & Taxes offered at $569,900 561-703-5648 Owner/Realtor $569,900.

Located at:

HOME / LAND - OUT OF AREA

County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida, forthwith.

INVESTMENT HOME IN NC NEAR TIEC — For sale by owner with Vacation Rental Income 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,500 sq. ft. on Private 1 +Acre Wooded Lot at Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club. 5 miles from Tryon Int'l Equestrian Center. See online at v r b o . c o m / 6 9 2 4 7 4 . C a l l / Te x t 828-429-5915 Price $289,000.

9314 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 210 Wellington, Florida 33411

Michael Newkirk

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Your Ad Here Call 793-3576

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

S E E K I N G M A L E F O R L A R G E F U RNISHED BEDROOM — HDTV & WI-FI provided. Use of kitchen, washer & dryer, new bed linens. First & Last $700 month. No pets or children.561-676-4656

CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860

LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning. Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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AUTO BODY REPAIR JOHNNY V'S MOBILE SCRATCH & DENT REPAIR — 561-252-8295 Residential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates B R O O K E R R O O F I N G — New Roofs, Re-Roofs and Repairs with over 40 years of local experience. All work guaranteed. State certified and insured CCC1331097. Call Toll Free 7 days a week for a Free Estimate! 1-800-747-0279.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING? — Are you hurricane ready? Call us for all your roofing needs! Lic. #057261 Licensed & Insured. JOE WARD ENTERPRISES INC. 561-714-8919

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

Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

DANNY'S SEPTIC — Commercial/Residential. Drainfields, Lift Stations, Grease Trap Pumping, Drain Cleaning. Licensed/Insured.

SA0031137 SR0111696. 561-689-1555

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SCREENING

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

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

LIGHTING THOMAS McDEVITT ELECTRIC INC.— Commercial /Residential. We install our own products. Light bulbs • Lighting Fixtures • Specialty Bulbs • Recessed Lighting • Ballast Replacement • Landscape Lights. 561-503-7290 Lic. #EC13007161

LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

SHOE REPAIR EXPERT SHOE & BOOT REPAIRS — Also hand bags & belts. Woody's 12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3, Wellington. Behind Checker's in the mall. 561-798-1440

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

PEST CONTROL DELUXE LAWN AND PEST MANAGEMENT Lawn Pests, Weeds, Rodents and Interior Pests. Since 1991. Good Communicators. Call (561)795­-7045

Your Ad Here Call 793-3576

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

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

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

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

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

FOR SALE FURNITURE FOR SALE — Ethan Allan King Size Bed For Sale, Headboard, Endboard and bedframe $300.00 561-793-9267

GARAGE/MOVING SALES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES - WELLINGTON

HIDDEN LANDING

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 8 a.m. to Noon Rain or Shine!

Forest Hill Blvd. & Spinnaker Lane beside Dunkin Donuts. Something for Everyone.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 8 a.m. to Noon Jump into Spring Cleaning & Join

HIDDEN CREEK

IN OUR ANNUAL GARAGE SALE AT BINKS FOREST / BENT CREEK

EMPLOYMENT WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE —Home Health Aide Available — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

SEEKING POSITION — Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.

DEPENDABLE WOMAN — Available May 15 as Part-Time Companion and light housework. 9 years at Devonshire Retirement Community as Private Aide. 561-398-3358.

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-7606 FOR MORE INFO

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

WHITE

Commercial & Residential

GLOVES

• • • • •

cleaning service

Patrycja Jaskolski (561) 657-0420 piwanska@yahoo.com

Panel Changes Landscape Lighting Parking Lot Lighting Recessed Lighting Under Cabinet Lighting VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!

References, Experience, Professional Service

3101 Fairlane Farms Road. Bay 7 Wellington, FL 33411 twmcdevittelectric@gmail.com Insured & Bonded

Homes | Apartments | Offices

www.deluxelawnandpest.com

• Pest Protection For The Home

Commercial/Residential

• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Septic Tanks • Grease Trap Pumping • Drain Cleaning

(561) (561)

689-1555 West Palm Beach 357-9292 Fax

dannysseptic@comcast.net dannys-septic.com 4704 Dolphin Drive Lake Worth, FL 33463

Laura Camhi Owner

SA0031137 • SR0111696

• Lawn Treatments • Lawn, Plant and Tree Fertilazation • In Business 25 Years • Friendly, Family Owned

(561) 795-7045

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HERE’S MY CARD Manure Removal • Environmentally Friendly

JH Hauling Services Serving the Western Communities for Over 22 Years!

• Working Hand In Hand with Sugar Cane Farmers to Help Solve all of Wellington’s needs

Call Justin Hickey 561.248.3344 Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

& STORAGE PEREZ BROTHERS MOVING Local, Long Distance and International

Weekly Trips To New York, New England, Chicago, Colorado...

Also Texas, PR, Canada, California & All The U.S. ICC #MC232743 PBC #MOI-0018

24 HRS / 7 DAYS

5% Discount with this ad

561-798-4002 1-800-330-7460

WEST PALM BEACH

www.perezmoving.com

Ace Handyman & Remodeling Inc. Residential | Commerical | Equestrian

Handyman • Fencing • Painting

WE DO IT ALL! 561.951.8769 | DUSTIN Licensed and Insured

New Year’s Resolution

ORGANIZE YOUR HOUSE Professional Home Organizer

We’ve Been Straightening People Out For 35 Years

• Custom Closet Enclosures • Shelving Systems • Garage Enclosures • Pull-out Kitchen Cabinet Drawers

• Foreclosure Clean-out and Repairs  5 Star Customer Service 

561-707-0864 ORGANIZE ME OF PALM BEACH

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HERE’S MY CARD

PROFESSIONAL HOME REPAIR SERVICE You name it, we do it!

Paul Palumbo (561) 707-0864

And It’s Done!!

Music Lessons at Home Experienced Teachers All Ages and Levels - Private Lessons 35 Years Experience

Steve Cohen

Guitar Lessons

steve21627@msn.com Home: 561-357-6242 Cell: 561-313-0210

Ceil Cohen

Bachelor of Music

Piano Instruction

Home: 561-357-6242 Cell: 561-385-2939

MrFixAllPalmBeach@gmail.com

45 Years in the Business

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Expert Shoe & Boot Repairs

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

www.deluxelawnandpest.com

• Pest Protection For The Home • Lawn Treatments

Handbags & Belts

• Lawn, Plant and Tree Fertilazation • In Business 25 Years

Is your roof leaking?

Are you hurricane ready?

Call us for all your roofing needs!

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs

• Friendly, Family Owned

Since 1987

561-798-1440

12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3 Wellington

(561) 795-7045

(Behind Checker’s in Mall)

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

Make Your Mother’s Day Reservations Show Mom How Special She Is...

Early Menu

Lunch Specials

$13.95 must be seated by 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Holidays)

Happy Hour Monday thru Thursday 11 am - 7 pm

Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone

11 am - 4 pm Daily - $5.50 and Up

HOURS Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm

Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Lunch Served Everyday 11 am - 4 pm

Happy Hour Monday thru Thursday 11 am - 7 pm

APPETIZERS (SELECT ONE) ENTRÉES (SELECT ONE)

Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL

(on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

~ Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled ~

DESSERT (SELECT ONE)

Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert

arrabiatas.net •

Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

Please No Substitutions/NO Coupons

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