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Volume 34, Number 14 April 5 - April 11, 2013

EGG HUNTING FUN IN WELLINGTON

Mother And Daughter Make An Emotional Return To WRMC NICU

Tracy Bartow celebrated her daughter Kaylee’s first birthday Tuesday, as well as a one-year reunion with staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Kaylee, who turned 1 on Easter Sunday, spent 16 days in the hospital’s NICU. Page 3

Wellington held its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at the Village Park softball fields.

Children looked for eggs all around the fields and filled their baskets with as many as they could find. Shown here collecting eggs is Kassidy Rapplean with Eva, Kya and Mia Massimino.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER

IPC Community Raises $100K To Help Owners Of Horses Lost In Fire

In the aftermath of the recent barn fire that tragically claimed the lives of eight thoroughbred horses at the Gulfstream Polo Club, members and friends of the International Polo Club Palm Beach gathered Saturda y, March 23 and raised over $100,000 to support the owners of the horses. Page 5

Royal Palm Seniors Celebrate Spring

The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Group celebrated spring with a party Friday, March 29 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Page 22

OPINION Relay For Life Season Underway

In the next two weeks, the western communities will come together to fight cancer. The American Cancer Society’s signature Relay for Life event will be held Saturday, April 6 in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington, and on Saturday, April 13 in The Acreage. We encourage the community to go out and support these important local events. Page 4

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ITID Board Pushing Forward With Park Plans And Drainage Work

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report During budget discussions Wednesday, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors decided that ITID could pursue both the delayed expansion of Acreage Community Park, which had been put on hold in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac, and improvement to its drainage system in Fiscal Year 2014.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley was the sole dissenter, who asked, “What good is a community center if you don’t have a home?”

ITID Administrator Tanya Quickel pointed out that the top priority in 2013 had been roads, with almost half the $12 million budget going for road maintenance and improvements. The second priority was the Acreage Community Park south expansion.

“Welcome to The Acreage” signage was also a priority, she said, pointing out that design and cost estimates have been prepared and are currently being reviewed for permit requirements.

Priority was also given to lowering assessments, if possible, while continuing to maintain the current level of service.

The 2013 budget assessments were the lowest since 2007, about 2.5 percent lower than 2012, and

20 percent lower than the average 2007 assessment, Quickel said.

“The budget focus areas for 2014 that we’re aware of, we feel that drainage is the top focus,” she said, pointing out that a workshop has been set for April 15 to discuss a comprehensive drainage plan. “We’ve advertised and are receiving comments from the public. We also believe South Florida Water Management District will be coming to give an update on the new Corbett levee design.”

ITID staff members are also focusing on canal improvements, and ITID Director of Maintenance & Operations Mike Guinaugh and ITID Engineer Keith Jackson are assessing the system for bank clearing and dredging.

The district is continuing the upgrading of the system with telemetry of existing structures as part of its comprehensive drainage plan. Quickel noted that the board voted to stop the outsourcing of mowing rights of way, details of which will be included in the new budget.

Quickel also submitted a list of proposed road paving projects, some of which were from residents and others suggested by board members. Park improvements as well as the replacement of two grad-

ers will be included in the five-year capital plan, she added.

Supervisor Michelle Damone said paving projects should include the link on 110th Avenue North between Sunset Blvd. and 60th Street North in the area where the county plans to connect the State Road 7 extension. “If we don’t plan for it now, it’s going to come back later in a different manner,” she said.

During public comment, resident Patricia Curry said she felt money allocated for the planned community center at Acreage Community Park should be reallocated to other uses, including a comprehensive drainage plan.

“You are a water control district,” she said. “You need to focus on drainage issues instead of parks.

As for paving, I don’t want any more roads paved.”

Resident Molly Harding with the Acreage Athletic League said she wanted the community center put back in the budget. “I’m coming to you as a mother,” she said.

“A community center is something the children out here really need.”

Harding explained that her older girls are athletes, and one trains for indoor volleyball in Deerfield Beach because there are no programs available locally, and her See ITID BUDGET, page 4

Some In The Groves Concerned About Possible Big Dog Move

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Representatives from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, interested in moving to a site in Loxahatchee Groves, met with some resistance this week from people who live on Bryan Road.

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, neighbors were concerned about smells and barking dogs that might come with relocation of the no-kill, nonprofit dog rescue, although Big Dog representatives stressed that they maintain an immaculate facility and that the dogs are let out only under strict supervision.

The agricultural-residential (AR) land use allows for an animal rescue facility, although the nonprofit will seek accessory uses to allow for veterinary care and animal boarding.

Potential sites included what was once a nursery at the northwest corner of Bryan and Folsom roads, although Big Dog’s representatives said they had not yet chosen a specific location.

Landscape architect Jeff Brophy of Land Design South, representing Big Dog, explained that its present site near the southwest corner of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd. in unincorporated Palm Beach County is the former Folke

Peterson Wildlife Center, where its current use is grandfathered in.

However, an animal rescue is no longer a permitted use, so there is no longer room for expansion, or the addition of income-generating services.

“There is no way to include a veterinary service for the dogs, and there is no way for boarding the dogs,” Brophy said. “That’s one of the reasons why they need to get out and find another location.”

Other areas Big Dog has explored include unincorporated areas to the east or in municipalities, which generally do not have the See LOX COUNCIL, page 7

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Long-Planned New Boys & Girls Club Opening This Month

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report After 25 years at its former home on South Shore Blvd., the Wellington Boys & Girls Club will usher in a new era of growth, education and child care when it opens the doors to the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club on Sunday, April 28.

The entire community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new club on Wellington Trace from 1 to 4 p.m. and enjoy bounce houses, food, a petting zoo and more, all while learning about the new club building.

“We’re very excited,” said Mary O’Connor, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “This is going to allow us to help so many more children in our community.”

The new 22,570-square-foot club will allow for more programming and activities, O’Connor said.

“It’s three times the size of the old facility,” O’Connor said.

“There are so many more amenities. There is a full-size gym, a science lab, a music studio, an arts and crafts studio, and so much more. This will allow us to bring in more and more varied programs for the kids.”

But most importantly, it will allow the Boys & Girls Club to open its doors to more children than

ever. “Because of the size of the other facility, we were always turning kids away,” O’Connor said.

“This facility will allow us to take in more kids.”

And for the first time, teens will have an area within the club.

“They’ll have a place to call their own,” she said. “It will be a place for our older kids to come together for sports and education with people their age. It means they’ll have a place to go where they will be safe.”

The new facility drew support from across the community, bringing forward donors and contributors to make the new building a reality.

Neil Hirsch, owner of the Players Club and namesake of the new building, gave $1.5 million, with countless others coming forward to help.

There will be a grand opening for contributors Saturday, April 27, when they will get to see the facility they helped make possible. The facility will then begin regular use following the celebration on Sunday.

O’Connor noted that the Wellington Boys & Girls Club has been a staple in the community for 25 years.

“Before there was a Village of Wellington, we provided a lot of programs for kids and families,” See B&G CLUB, page 21

New Club Building — Workers are putting the finishing touches on the new Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club opening later this month on Wellington Trace.

PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Zoners Accept Changes To New Biz Hour Rules

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board signed off Wednesday on council changes to a new ordinance governing the hours of operations of businesses near residential areas.

Wellington Village Council members kicked the ordinance back to the board last week after making some modifications.

Long Range Planning Director Tim Stillings explained that council members made three changes: to have the village manager review the permit and acknowledge it in writing before approval; to allow transferability of the permit between owners with staff approval; and to include a list of standards for review to establish consistency.

The permit would affect seven

to eight businesses now in operation, he said.

“If this passes, we have seven with a potential for eight businesses that would come forward [for a permit],” Stillings said. “After that, we expect one to two of these [requests] a year at most.”

Stillings explained that the village manager couldn’t technically approve the permit but could sign off before it’s approved by the growth management director.

“So it’s not an issue for the appeals process, the authorization would have to come from the growth management director,” he said. “It would be more of an acknowledgment that [the village manager] is aware the permit is going out and is in agreement with it.”

PZA Board Chair Craig BachoSee PZA BOARD, page 4

Wycliffe Stickball League Ready To Wrap 11th Season

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report From the urban streets of New York City to the lush green fields at Wellington’s Village Park, a group of 70 men continue to keep the once-popular street game of stickball alive.

Now wrapping up its 11th year, the Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League will host the final game of the season — the championship match — on Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road.

The mission of the league, started by Wycliffe Golf & Country Club residents, is to “keep stickball a tradition, not just a game.”

These former New Yorkers have

retired to Florida and become more than just neighbors — they’re also good friends and now teammates.

It all began with a memory that league founder Marty Ross — also known as “the Commish” (short for “commissioner”) — had of his youth. “A friend of mine sent me the pink ball used to play stickball,” he recalled. “That’s what got me thinking about this sport that I hadn’t played or even really talked about in over 50 years.”

A spark was ignited, and Ross and a few of his neighbors took to the streets of their upscale, gated golf community. They were as authentic and original to the game as possible. With broomsticks and

pink balls in hand, they played their first game.

For some, it was their first time playing stickball. But for the native New Yorkers, this was a rekindled passion of their youth. “Everyone who you meet at that age level had a story to tell about playing stickball growing up,” Ross said. “From stories of mothers yelling out the window and complaining ‘too much noise’ to many other familiar ones.”

The game became popular during the influx of immigrants from Europe. With a melting pot of ethnic groups gathering in neighborhoods throughout New York City, street games brought all types of See STICKBALL, page 11

Wycliffe Stiffs — Members of the Bronx Legends celebrate winning the regular season pennant.

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Mother And Daughter Make Emotional Return To WRMC’s NICU

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Tracy Bartow celebrated her daughter Kaylee’s first birthday Tuesday, as well as a one-year reunion with staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Kaylee, who turned 1 on Easter Sunday, spent 16 days in the hospital’s NICU when Tracy delivered early due to an onset of preeclampsia, a condition of high blood pressure and excessive protein in the urine.

“For Wellington Regional, it’s really inspiring. It’s great to see babies for their first-year birthday because they’ve reached a huge milestone,” said Helen Rengepis, WRMC’s director of marketing.

“They’ve overcome a lot of odds to get there.”

Kaylee has now completely caught up on her motor skills. “By seven months, she was still a little behind in certain motor skills, but they say she’s advanced now,” Tracy said. “She’s started walking.”

The traumatic part for Tracy was that she was discharged after a few days, but Kaylee had to remain in the NICU. “I was so depressed that she was here for Easter, but the nurses took pictures,” she said.

Although two months early, Kaylee weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18.75 inches long at birth. She now weighs 24.7 pounds and measures 31.5 inches.

“Normally, when they come out in the 33rd week, they will have some respiratory distress,” said Joe Del Vecchio, director of neonatal intensive care. “In the 33rd week of gestation, babies have what is called surfactant, which is basically a lube oil for the lungs, so kids don’t really breathe that well. We put a tube down and basically coat them with this surfactant, and it allows the lung expandability and compliability.”

The equipment is similar to what would be used on adults, but miniaturized for the infants.

Tracy said her experience at WRMC was wonderful. “Every person who has been pregnant after my experience, I told them, ‘No question, go to Wellington,’” she said.

The highlight of the reunion was seeing nurse Stephanie Poirier, who watched after Kaylee while she was in NICU. She is also the mother of triplets who also spent time in a NICU. “I don’t think I would have been able to go through it if Stephanie wasn’t there,” Tracy said. “The

first time I met her, she said, ‘I know what it’s like to be a NICU nurse, but more importantly, I know what it’s like to be a NICU mom.’ She let me take home the blanket that Kaylee was wrapped in so I could hold it at night. She said, ‘Maybe you’ll think I’m weird, but I think it will help you,’ and it did. And every nurse when she was off was amazing.”

WRMC is the only hospital in central Palm Beach County with a Level III-B NICU, which means it is equipped to do surgery on premature infants, including lung, cardiac and gastric repair.

“We have sub-specialty surgeons on staff to provide the extra services if a kid has a particular problem,” Del Vecchio said.

WRMC’s new NICU has been in place for about four years. “The old NICU was on the other side, and it was really small,” Del Vecchio said. “Then they built this new one and they migrated over here and went from a [Level] II to III. We have 24-hour neonatologists, which are pediatricians who go to three more years of school for a fellowship. They are here inhouse to take care of the neonates.”

The reunion was facilitated by See WRMC NICU, page 21

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Tracy and Kaylee with Oh Sew Sweet Designs for Boys & Girls owners Stacey Nyborn (left) and Tara Gonzalez (second from right), and nurse Stephanie Poirier.

Tracy Bartow and her daughter Kaylee near one of the NICU isolettes used to care for preemies.

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Wellington Settles With Palomino Park HOA Over State Road 7 Traffic Signal

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council agreed last week to settle with the Palomino Executive Park Property Owners’ Association in a dispute over financing for a traffic light on State Road 7.

The issue arose last year when council members decided to assess the association for the cost of a traffic light on SR 7 at Palomino Drive, as well as imposing other requirements on the POA. “We have a settlement offer,” Interim Village Attorney Glen Torcivia told council members at the March 26 meeting.

He noted that the association used the Florida Land Use & Environmental Dispute Resolution Act to bring in mediation with the village.

“The two issues that we were focused on were the requirement to negotiate a new agreement with

the property owners to the south and the potential to do median improvements on State Road 7 should the traffic signal not be installed,” Torcivia explained.

The agreement, he said, would let the current access easements stand. The association also agreed to pay $51,000 toward the traffic signal. “Then they would not need to do median improvements,” Torcivia specified.

Last year, staff estimated the signal would cost $400,000, which would be financed by other nearby property owners as well as Palm Beach County.

The planned Wellington Charter School will kick in $171,000; CyberKnife, which is located in Palomino Park, will pay $11,000; and the planned Wellington Parc development will pay $80,000.

Vice Mayor Howard Coates said he had heard there was an objection from Wellington Parc. “I was

expecting a [comment] card from them tonight,” he said. “Do we know where they stand?”

Torcivia said he did not. “We haven’t heard anything from them,” he said.

Coates said he was in favor of the settlement.

“Given what we started with, I think this is a good resolution,” he said, asking when the new light could be installed.

Long Range Planning Director Tim Stillings said Wellington is waiting for the charter school to come back before the council.

“They need their conditional use for the day care,” he said. “I think they will come forward with the full amount. The school cannot open until the signal is in place.”

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig made a motion to approve the settlement, which passed unanimously.

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Relay For Life Season Underway In The Western Communities In the next two weeks, the western communities will come together during three events to fight cancer — and there’s still time to get involved.

The American Cancer Society’s signature Relay for Life event will be held Saturday, April 6 in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington, and on Saturday, April 13 in The Acreage.

The Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising walk that celebrates survivors, honors those lost and inspires hope, all while raising money for cancer research and support.

The event began in the mid-1980s in Tacoma, Wash., when Dr. Gordy Klatt walked 24 hours and 83 miles around Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound. Friends donated $25 to run or walk for 30 minutes with him, raising a total $27,000 for the local American Cancer Society office.

The experience sparked a passion in Klatt, and he organized the first team relay event, then called the City of Destiny Classic 24-hour Run Against Cancer.

Today, thousands of relays are held across the United States, raising more than $4.5 billion in 28 years. The event brings out teams who raise money and then walk the track, with one person from each team walking or running around the clock.

The family-friendly event typically passes time with music and festivities, but also pays homage to those who live with cancer every day — from survivors to caregivers. It’s a special event that brings the community together, and the funds raised go to help fund research, to help cancer patients afford accommodations while in treatment, to fund programs to get patients to and from their doctors, and other services.

Fighting cancer is a noble cause, and the Relay for Life an inspiring way to tackle such a somber issue. We encourage the community to go out and support these important local events.

Even if you can’t join a team, stop by and have some food, play some games and support the teams’ efforts.

The events in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington will be held at their namesake high schools, while The Acreage event will be held at Acreage Community Park. Wellington kicks off with its opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, while Royal Palm Beach’s begins at 3 p.m. The Acreage starts its event at noon on Saturday, April 13.

For more information, or to sign up, visit www.relayforlife.org and search for your local event.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Drainage Must Be First For ITID In response to the Acreage Athletic League letter published in the March 29 issue of the Town-Crier, it is a question of priorities. The Indian Trail Improvement District is at a crossroads. Since its founding as a water control district in 1957, ITID’s number-one concern was and is controlling water.

ITID’s second priority is roads.

Building roads and maintaining roads for easy entering and exiting The Acreage/Loxahatchee neighborhoods. Also, ITID’s focus on roads is for speedy evacuating for tropical storms and hurricanes.

As for parks, in 1992, ITID made the decision to own, construct and operate recreational facilities. This became ITID’s third priority. ITID now has nine expansive and beautiful parks. Our community is quite fortunate to have these parks.

Currently, ITID has evaluated the situation concerning its priorities. As evidenced at its monthly meetings, beginning after Tropical Storm Isaac in August 2012, ITID has made a choice to follow a course concerning its priorities.

The safety and well-being of the entire Acreage community, adults and children, young and old,

healthy, physically challenged and homebound, all residents of this marvelous community must be protected first and foremost from any disaster.

The park improvements and additions have not been forgotten. The priority of the ITID as a water control district is repairing and implementing a long-term maintenance program to support flood control. The condition and capacity component of Acreage canals and storage facilities are poor or failing. Therefore, today Indian Trail has made a considerate and appropriate decision to control the water within The Acreage/Loxahatchee neighborhoods.

Penny Riccio The Acreage Editor’s note: Ms. Riccio is a former supervisor of the Indian Trail Improvement District.

Criminals Get Assault Weapons In response to a recent letter, I find that no one in government nor civilians know what an assault weapon is. By definition, an assault weapon can fire multiple rounds each time the trigger is pulled. These weapons cannot be legally purchased in the U.S. However, criminals buy them off the

street. As far as being religious, Islamists are religious and enjoy murdering innocent Jews and Christians every day. How does Inshallah sound?

Richard Waite The Acreage

Mayberry, Home Sweet Home This week, Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli is heading up the visioning process for the future of the village. The mayor and council members have lately gone to calling the place “Mayberry.”

Mayberry, as some may recall from a time long gone, is a quaint, fictional town never touched by change — a place where nothing comes and nothing goes. So to all those visioning at the village workshop, slap yourselves on the back and go on down to the fishing hole; only Andy and Opie won’t be there — they moved on.

Jen Weiler Royal Palm Beach

Stop ‘Elitist’ Jacobs Agenda An exhaustive article in the April edition of Boston magazine describes the battleground that Well-

ington has become. The article describes the “war” that billionaire Jeremy Jacobs has declared against Mark Bellissimo and his Wellington Equestrian Partners.

Bellissimo and WEP have been successful at making Wellington’s equestrian industry more inclusive, and the Jacobs family does not like that.

As described in the article, this is the same Jeremy Jacobs who: • Prevented a sidewalk from being installed in front of his 300acre equestrian estate for children to ride and bike to Village Park.

• Six years ago tried moving the horse shows out of Wellington when he was not getting his way.

• Has a lawsuit trying to get the new dressage and covered arena venue that shares the same public street as his estate torn down.

The center of the battle is WEP’s success at broadening the appeal of horse shows by providing family entertainment with equestrian events. That includes singers and marching bands from local schools, a petting zoo, a carousel and other family-friendly activities. This is being characterized by the Jacobs faction as a “circus” and “carnival” atmosphere. Below are some quotes by Jacobs’ minions from the article.

“With the circus atmosphere

that’s being promoted, I think we’ve lost a certain amount of high-class dignity,” said Michael Whitlow, a board member of the Wellington Equestrian Preservation Alliance, a group set up by the Jacobs family to support their interests. “I would like to see Wellington be the elite of the elites. The absolutely crème de la crème, the top of the top, as opposed to something for everybody.”

Mason Phelps, a former equestrian who today serves as a Jacobs family spokesman in Wellington, said, “I don’t mean to sound like a snob, but this is a fairly upscale community, and we don’t need to bring the low- and middleincome hooligans into town and have them all of a sudden say, Wow, good pickins’ out here.”

A small, elitist faction within

Wellington’s equestrian community agrees with the Jacobs family.

Unfortunately, as has been described in numerous media accounts, Jacobs controls a majority of the Wellington Village Council — Mayor Bob Margolis and councilmen John Greene and Matt Willhite. This council majority is working to implement the Jacobs agenda. Most destructive is their attempt to tear down the covered arena that was intended for yearround use and was to be available free to charities for 30 days every year.

We, the people of Wellington, need to take control of Wellington away from the Jacobs and their mercenaries on the council.

Pete Yeager Equestrian Forum of Wellington

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OPINION

Another Growing ID Theft Issue: They Are Scamming The Dead!

According to fraud prevention specialists ID Analytics, every day some 2,220 deceased people (800,000 a year!) will have their identities pilfered by crooks.

These bozos will then fraudulently open credit card accounts, apply for loans and purchase endless services like cell phones

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin and more — and lead a merry life, at least until caught.

Since it can easily take up to six months for financial institutions, credit reporting firms and the Social Security Administration to receive or register death records, there is plenty of time to pile up the charges. While the thieves can obtain personal information from funeral homes or hospitals, usually the crime starts

by perusing the obituary notices.

Things to keep in mind when writing up your loved one’s obituary: 1. Do not include birth date, mother’s maiden name or various other personal information that could help the ID thieves. Also, skip the home address.

2. Use Certified Mail with Return Receipt to send copies of the death certificate to all the credit reporting bureaus, plus request a “Deceased Alert” be placed on the credit report. Also, mail death certificates to insurers, banks, brokerage and mortgage firms.

3. Report the death to Social

Security by calling (800) 7721213.

4. Take the time to get in contact with the state’s motor vehicle agency and cancel the deceased’s license.

Want more help in sealing off the unsavory? Visit www.idtheft center.org and type “deceased” in the search box.

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continued from page 1 ve said he thought it was a fair compromise.

“The village manager could turn it down and kick it back or sign off on it,” he said. “I think it’s fine that all the legwork be done by staff and presented to the village manager.”

Bachove asked whether there needed to be a backup provision for cases when the growth management director is out of the office, but Stillings said that was already handled. “There is a code in place for the chain of command,” he said.

Stillings said that council members wanted some transferability

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continued from page 1 youngest daughter is studying drama. “You don’t have those opportunities in The Acreage,” she said.

Harding added that her in-laws are coming to live with them in a few years, and they will need senior programs to keep them active.

of the permits to help businesses.

“Provided that the business use was the same, the hours were the same and nothing was changed besides the ownership, it would be up to staff to determine if there was enough cause not to transfer the permit,” he said.

PZA Board Member Marcia Radosevich said she attended the council meeting but still had concerns about transferring permits.

“I heard their concerns and totally understand them,” she said.

Radosevich noted that a key argument was that permits make a deal lucrative when selling a business. “Part of the value of a business is its special permits,” she said. “Would we be negatively impacting that business by making a new owner reapply for the permit?”

She still had concerns that the

permit would automatically be granted without the business going through the process again.

“What if someone has a restaurant… and they’re a good citizen, and then they sell it and the person who buys it wants to turn it into a restaurant and strip joint?”

Radosevich asked. “It sounds ridiculous, but we have to think about that. It’s less than 300 feet away from where kids are sleeping.”

Stillings noted that any change in a type of business would not allow for a transfer. “They would have to come before zoning to get a change on this use,” he said.

PZA Board Member Mike Drahos said he was initially against transferring permits but noted that staff would have to approve the transfer.

“It’s still giving staff the ability

to vet [the new owner] from the beginning,” he said. “I think that works. You’re saying that it’s generally transferable, but if staff comes up with a compelling reason why it shouldn’t be, then they have that power.”

Stillings noted that should staff reject a transfer, it would go through the appeal process, which includes coming before the board.

“The new owner could make their case,” he said.

Drahos asked that the language be amended to require that a business notify staff of a change in ownership, and that staff review the permit transfer. He also noted that the council said a transfer could be reviewed prior to purchase of the business.

“If someone was interested in purchasing a business but wanted to be sure they’d have the ex-

tended hours, they could request a review before purchasing,” Drahos said.

Stillings added that the council wanted some more definitive review criteria that would provide more consistency in the final decision regarding the permits. Included in the standards are the type of business, the size, separation from homes, loading areas, parking, lighting, noise mitigation measures and more.

Radosevich said she agreed with all the standards.

“I think this was a great addition,” she said. “It really helps focus staff, and gives residents an idea what will be taken into account as staff considers approval of the permits.”

She asked whether any residents had been consulted on the matter. “In our zeal to be business-

friendly, we don’t forget that we represent residents,” Radosevich said. “We are making a radical change, as was evidenced by how hard this was. Residents who live within 300 feet are now not as protected as they were.”

But Stillings said he thought residents had more protection now.

“This has been going on without regulation to start with,” he said. “This was done to add regulations and procedures. What I think we’ve done is catered to businesses but also added protections for the residents.”

PZA Board Vice Chair Tim Shields made a motion to recommend the ordinance with amendments. It passed unanimously.

The item will go before the council for second reading and final approval in May.

“I understand about drainage, but I would rather be flooded once every 10 years and have a community center,” she said.

Supervisor Carol Jacobs said she came on the board with a goal for Acreage Community Park to be finished.

“We live in a community where a lot of people have children,” she said. “They moved out here to have a lot of space and keep their kids out of crime and drugs, and we need to finish that park right now. We have utility money that’s sitting there. We already voted on

a community center. I wanted the park expansion first, but we voted on the community center. We need to move ahead because if we hadn’t stopped it, it would be almost done now.”

Jacobs also pointed out that the district had already hired architects and contractors for the project and had already spent about $400,000.

“To let that go would be a waste of money,” she said. “We’re getting $1.7 in FEMA money that can all be put toward drainage, and we do need to work on drainage.”

Further, Jacobs said that a com-

munity center would help boost property values in The Acreage.

“We were elected by the people to make the decisions out here,” she said. “I listen to the residents, but I listen to all of them. I think we need to continue forward, and this board needs to get back on track with getting along, and we need to get some stuff done, because in the last four months, we’ve been kind of like standing here doing nothing.”

Supervisor Ralph Bair agreed with the park improvements, both for the community center and oth-

er amenities. “I believe we have enough money to do the community center and the rest of the park,” Bair said. “I don’t want it to be piecemealed.”

Bair also favored an aggressive canal clearing program and replacing equipment, possibly buying another heavy roller and grader rather than two graders.

Dunkley said he liked the idea of a community center and the park expansion, but felt their priority should be as a water control district, with emphasis on clearing canals and developing a drainage

plan that would avert another Isaac-style flood. “We have to be realistic about the future and get back to primary thinking that we are a water control district,” he said. “I think we as a board have to look at our future, especially with unsure economic times.

But Damone noted that in the mid-1990s, ITID was upgraded from a water control district to an improvement district, with expanded powers and responsibilities to include roads and recreation. “We do have an obligation to all of those responsibilities,” she said.

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IPC Community Raises $100K To Help Owners Of Horses Lost In Fire In the aftermath of the recent barn fire that tragically claimed the lives of eight thoroughbred horses at the Gulfstream Polo Club, members and friends of the International Polo Club Palm Beach gathered Saturday, March 23 and raised over $100,000 to support the owners of the horses.

Tim Gannon, a polo player and co-founder of the Outback Steakhouse, along with IPC President John Wash, organized the fundraiser for Omar Cepeda and Juan Valerdi, who were visiting the area with their horses this winter.

“We did this charity to bring everyone together so we can hand them a $100,000 check,” Gannon said. “It’s a tragic event for some-

one to lose that many horses at one time.”

Cepeda and Valerdi are both longtime horse owners with ties to the national polo community.

Cepeda, a 49-year-old American, has been a member of the U.S. Polo Association since 1986. Valerdi, 32, from Argentina, has been a member of the USPA since 2001.

According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the tragedy struck shortly after noon on March 9, when a 50-year-old barn caught fire at the suburban Lake Worth club.

Built in the 1920s, Gulfstream is the oldest polo club in Florida.

With at least 10 stalls engulfed in flames, eight thoroughbreds — See HORSES, page 7

Omar Capeda with Malena (10 months) and Maria Fenoglio.

John Wash, Jimmy Newman, Omar Cepeda and Tim Gannon.

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EGG HUNTING FUN BRINGS PARENTS AND KIDS TO WELLINGTON’S VILLAGE PARK Wellington held its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at the Village Park softball fields. Children looked for eggs all around the fields and filled their baskets with as many as they could find.

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Naomi Rossman looks a bit surprised by the experience.

Nicholas Valencia hugs Julian Diaz.

Mina, Francesca and Giuseppe Puebla; Effie and Zakary Lachman; and Paige and Courtney Cangialosi.

Sophia, Christy and David Bartolucci enjo y the egg hunt together.

Karina and Lucia Andrews look for candy inside their eggs.

Kianna Anderson and Valentina Catano hunt for eggs together.

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Man Arrested For Stealing Shutters From RPB Business

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report MARCH 28 — A Royal Palm Beach man was arrested last Thursday morning on charges of theft. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was dispatched to a business on State Road 7 at approximately 3 a.m. after a security officer called the substation to report a suspicious person. According to the report, the officer observed 31-year-old Thomas Entrialgo removing several shutters from outside the business. According to the report, the deputy approached on foot and observed a blue Toyota Camry traveling out of the parking lot with several accordion-style storm shutters sticking out of the trunk. The deputy called for back-up, and two other deputies initiated a traffic stop.

According to the report, the deputies made contact with Entrialgo and detained him. The security officer said he had not given anyone permission to remove the shutters, and Entrialgo was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged

with grand theft and property damage. ••• MARCH 19 — A resident of White Pine Drive called the PBSO substation in Wellington on March 19 to report a home burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18 and 10 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked laundry room and stole a yellow 2004 Suzuki RN 250 dirt bike from its stand. The victim said that the perpetrator(s) entered the laundry room through the rear porch, which was also left unlocked. The dirt bike had the number 999 on the front, rear and both sides. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MARCH 19 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Olympia on March 19 regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim was sleeping in the master bedroom with her daughter at approximately 11 p.m. when an unknown man kicked in the bedroom door. The victim said that See BLOTTER, page 21

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PBSO District 15 Commander: Groves Is Safe And Getting Safer

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 15 Lt. David Combs explained resources available through the sheriff’s office at last month’s meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association.

Loxahatchee Groves has a unique situation in its contractual agreement with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in that the PBSO provides services through the auspices of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, Combs said at the March 21 meeting.

“The Town of Loxahatchee Groves has a contractual agreement with us to provide policing services to the town,” Combs said.

“The town pays about $275,000 a year for that service, and for policing service, that’s not a tremendous amount of money, but in the real world, that’s a lot of money.

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continued from page 1 type of parcels necessary for an animal rescue, Brophy said.

“We’re starting to look at the rural communities, where we feel it is probably a better fit in the first place, which brings us to you tonight,” Brophy said. “Right now, we’ve been looking at several different properties within the AR districts. The AR district allows for the principal use of the rescue facility. What it doesn’t allow are those two individual uses that would act as accessory uses,

possible service for your $275,000 that I possibly can, and I work tirelessly to do that.”

Among many responsibilities, the PBSO is the point agency for the federal Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security.

“We have radar systems that go all the way up and down the east coast from Palm Beach County to Miami that are the finest in the world,” Combs said. “The government pays for part of those, and we work very closely with federal agencies, and those are things you do not see in your budget.”

The PBSO has three helicopters, which fully equipped cost nearly $3 million each. “They are the biggest toys in our arsenal, and I am going to tell you they are absolutely worth every penny that you pay for them,” he said.

The department has about 3,700 paid employees and a volunteer corps that tops the force out at

over 4,000. “We have an enormous volunteer corps,” he said. “Our COP units, and we have one at District 15, do $15.6 million worth of volunteer hours every year that is free to the people of Palm Beach County.”

Combs praised Loxahatchee Groves residents because they have their own Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). “I don’t think you understand how amazing it is for a town this size to have its own CERT team,” he said.

The PBSO’s vehicle mechanic team is among the finest in the country, he said. “They are all certified. They are so good that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office sends our mechanics to certified Ford schools so that when we buy our new vehicles, we do our own factory service and Ford pays us, so we get money back for the patrol cars,” Combs said.

It costs more than $20,000 to properly equip a patrol car before

the gun racks and weapons are installed, he said. All the patrol cars have weapon racks, and most are equipped with long rifles, AR-15 Bushmaster carbines and shotguns. “The sheriff provides all of our weaponry,” he said. “The pistol on my hip belongs to you.”

The PBSO’s narcotics and tactical units have both been active in Loxahatchee Groves and the surrounding area.

“District 15 is probably the hub of grow houses in Palm Beach County,” he said, adding that the PBSO auto theft unit recently busted another chop shop in The Acreage that specialized in stealing Ford F-350s and shipping them out of the country. “We have an enormous tactical unit that takes care of things like this.”

The PBSO also has both volunteer and staff mounted units that are especially effective in riding Loxahatchee Groves canals where riders can see things that a depu-

ty in a patrol car could not, he said.

“I can assure you that we are a top 5 percent law enforcement agency in the entire nation and there is no place better to work than here, and there is no better service provider,” Combs said. “The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t do anything second-rate.”

Combs said the PBSO sent him to the Southern Police Institute for training that was very expensive but had a good payback. “What I learned at SPI is what I use in District 15, and that is why burglaries in District 15 are 50 percent of what they were two years ago,” he said.

“Your tax dollars paid for me to learn my craft, and I took your money and I’m giving it back to you.”

He said Loxahatchee Groves might have only one patrol car, which is not dedicated to the town but a sector that includes the town, but it has a wealth of resources behind it. Combs also goes an ex-

tra step in handpicking the deputies that are assigned to the sector that patrols the town.

“We have so many assets in the sheriff’s office that it’s difficult for people who do not understand to get a grip on it,” he said.

To help people understand, the PBSO runs police academies, including a youth academy starting in May at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

The academy will include speakers on how DNA is used to solve crimes, and visits to the PBSO aircraft hangar with demonstrations of the helicopter night vision and infrared scanners.

“We’re always doing things to reach out into our community that you might not see,” he said. “My job is to provide a policing model that will be effective in your town.

It must be working, because this month we had 17 burglaries in District 15, and we have had only one in Loxahatchee Groves.”

which are the veterinary services and boarding.”

Lauree Simmons, president of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, noted that the facility is the largest no-kill dog rescue in the state.

“Dogs taken to shelters — whether the owner has died or their family has lost their home in a foreclosure, whether somebody in the family has been ill or somebody is going to Iraq to serve their country — dogs put into shelters that their owner surrenders are given three days,” Simmons said.

“When the shelter is full, they can euthanize that dog from the moment they take it in to within three days.”

Strays taken in are given five to seven days, she added, explaining that Big Dog saves about

2,000 dogs that would otherwise be euthanized each year.

“We want to make a difference,” she said. “We feel animals are part of the family. We are a very compassionate group of 12 directors who have given up their time to make a difference for these animals and also for the families that receive them.”

Big Dog is currently boarding a dog for two months whose family lost its home to foreclosure, as well as some dogs whose owner is on a tour of military duty, Simmons said. Big Dog also educates people on the importance of spaying and neutering, and accepts volunteers, including special-needs children and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, who can earn merit badges for their work.

“Special-needs kids who are not allowed to participate at other facilities can come out and bathe puppies, and we teach them how to train dogs and walk a dog,” she said. “We’re not just about dogs.

We’re about families. We’re about helping other people. We’re about educating, and we’re about giving back to our community.”

Big Dog’s current site has 28 acres but they’re only allowed to use 5.

“It was designated as a wildlife sanctuary,” she said. “It wasn’t really laid out for an animal shelter. It was laid out for wildlife, so it has open buildings with open kennels covered under roof. We do have our hospital there where we treat our dogs, but it’s really not laid out correctly. What we des-

perately need is to start from scratch, build it first-class, so it is a wonderful facility for these dogs to live in while we’re rehabbing them, training them and finding them their forever home.”

The new facility would put all the dogs indoors in air-conditioned cage-free spaces similar to a home environment, and they would go out for exercise under supervision.

Brophy said Big Dog is looking to move as soon as possible. He reiterated that the use as a rescue facility is already allowed in agricultural-residential districts and that all they would need is permission for the accessory uses. “We don’t have anything site-specific,” he said. “This is merely at code level at this point.”

Councilman Ron Jarriel said he thought the idea was good, pointing out that the town already has veterinary uses, as well as facilities such as the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.

Councilman Ryan Liang agreed that it would be a nice fit for the town and recommended referring the accessory use issue to the Local Planning Agency.

Councilman Jim Rockett said there would be some major hurdles for people who live on Bryan Road, several of whom were there to speak.

“I think there is some major information they need before we go too far on this,” Rockett said. “The idea of a dog rescue, I don’t think anybody in this room is against the idea, but where it’s located is where we lose support.”

Rockett said a workshop where Big Dog representatives could

meet with residents would be a way to work through some of the differences.

Mayor Dave Browning said he was concerned about the location, Big Dog’s desire for room to expand, as well as traffic concerns.

He pointed out that the nearby intersection of Folsom Road and Okeechobee Blvd. is one of the town’s busiest.

Andre LaCroix, a 24-year resident of the town and 13-year resident of Bryan Road, said he is a dog lover but was troubled by the location.

“I think the location might be a little tough,” LaCroix said. “It’s a residential area, and this particular pet facility has more of a commercial feel, and I think more of a commercial site would be better.”

Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Member Grace Joyce felt it was unfair for the council and residents to be put in a position to comment on an application that has not yet been submitted.

“Your comments could indirectly or unnecessarily cause these folks to think that you would vote one way or another,” Joyce said.

“This is the type of thing that would be ideal for a community workshop, so everyone gets to attend and everyone’s opinions get to be heard.”

Brophy said whatever the location is, the rescue group anticipates meeting with neighbors.

“Neighborhood meetings are great,” he said. “We always support them. We’re not trying to go around any type of process that would usually be carried forward to address the issues that the residents brought up.”

Snowe’s topic will be, “Anything is Possible: From a Tragic Childhood to the Pinnacle of Power — How to Overcome Obstacles and Make a Difference.”

Snowe’s dedicated work in the U.S. Senate garnered her nationwide recognition as a leading policymaker in Washington. In 2005, she was named the 54th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine. In 2006, Time magazine named her one of the top ten U.S. Senators calling her “The Caretaker.”

Before her election to the Senate in 1994, Snowe represented Maine’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years. She is only the fourth woman in history to be elected to both houses of Congress, and the first woman in American history to serve in both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress. When first elected to Congress in 1978,

at the age of 31, Snowe was the youngest Republican woman, and the first Greek-American woman, ever elected to Congress. Focusing her attention on efforts to build bipartisan consensus on key issues that matter to Maine and America, Snowe built a reputation as one of the leading moderates.

“The ‘Women in Power’ lectures offer local residents the opportunity to meet and hear from prominent women in a wide-range of industries from across the nation,” PNC Regional President Craig Grant said. “Senator Snowe has demonstrated passion and poise in every level of government office and we couldn’t be more excited to hear from her what will surely be inspiring stories.”

The “Women in Power” speaker series was created in 2007 to raise awareness of and support for programs that encourage and promote the development of girls and women.

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continued from page 5 some purchased for as much as $50,000 each — died in the blaze.

Two other horses sustained burns but were tended to at the Palm Beach Equine Clinic. Released this past week, both horses are reportedly doing great.

“Polo and horse lovers everywhere have been stunned by the tragedy,” Wash said. “The polo community is grieving. The fundraiser was the local polo community’s way of banding together to show support to the owners for their tragic loss.”

Phil Heatley, Neil Hirsch, Tim Gannon, Christie Gannon, Omar Cepeda, John Wash, Yvette Lamar, Don Dufresne, and Jim Whisenand.

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NEWS BRIEFS Garden Club Spring Meeting The Wellington Garden Club will host the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ District X Spring Meeting on Friday, April 12 at Breakers West Country Club.

The Wellington Garden Club is the recipient of the FFGC 2012 Award of Excellence for a club.

Attending the spring meeting will be District X Director Barbara Hadsell, members of the executive committee and representatives from all of the district’s 18 clubs and circles. Incoming District X President Emilie Palmieri will preside.

The featured speaker will be Roger Hammer, award-winning professional naturalist, author, botanist and photographer. Hammer has written several books, including Florida Keys Wildflowers and Everglades Wildflowers, which will be available at the meeting. In the afternoon, attendees will

be treated to floral designer Elaine Parisi’s creative flower designs. Parisi is a master flower show judge.

For more information, call (561) 784-8459.

Leadership Excellence Award Finalists Leadership Palm Beach County recently announced the five finalists for the 2013 Leadership Excellence Award at a breakfast featuring past presidents of the organization.

Since 2004, the Leadership Excellence Award has recognized one individual in Palm Beach County who has made a significant contribution to improve the community and who possesses the leadership qualities of integrity, compassion, credibility, passion, risk-taking, fairness, empowerment and humility.

This year’s finalists are Vincent Bonvento, assistant county administrator for Palm Beach County; Dari Bowman, charitable activist; Barbara I. Cheives, president of Converge & Associates Consulting; Patrick J. McNamara, president and CEO of the Community Partnership Group; and Joseph B. “Jay” Shearouse III, president and CEO of First Bank of the Palm Beaches.

Other nominees will also be recognized: Kathy Adams, Nonprofits First; Kristen Calder, Bethesda Hospital Foundation; Patricia Fitzgerald, Illustrated Properties; Jack Lansing, Lansing Hutcheon Wealth Management; Shannon LaRocque, Palm Beach County; Beverlee Miller Raymond, Extraordinary Charities; and Terrill C. Pyburn, Esq., City of Delray Beach.

Finalists will be honored at the Leadership Excellence Award dinner on April 18 at the Marriott West Palm Beach. Finalists are

nominated by Leadership Palm Beach County alumni as well as current class members.

Tickets cost $100. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (561) 833-4321 or visit www.leadershippbc.org/lea.

Olympia Snowe To Be Honored At PNC Luncheon Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe will address guests at a “Women in Power” luncheon Tuesday, April 9. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Center Court at the Gardens Mall (3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens).

Tickets cost $50 and proceeds will benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County. Reservations can be made by calling the YWCA of Palm Beach County at (561) 6400050, ext. 134.

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WLMS Celebrates 25th Anniversary Wellington Landings Middle School will hold its 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the school courtyard and cafeteria. The school invites the community to a pancake breakfast, musical showcase and unveiling of the new coat of arms and mosaic art wall. Tickets cost $6 for the pancake breakfast and can be purchased at the door. For more info., call (561) 7928100.

Art Society To Feature Ted Matz The Wellington Art Society will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10 in the Grand Cypress room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., when new members will be welcomed and allowed to share their work, and there will be a raffle with items for artists and art lovers. The general meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public for a guest fee of $5.

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NEWS BRIEFS Ted Matz will present a demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Matz, a contemporary realist, paints in a relatively representational style, while his paintings also express delight in the patterns of light, color and shapes found in the everyday world. His will be doing a watercolor demonstration in which he will talk about planning and building a stronger composition and making more impressive color choices.

“I am in constant awe of all the wonderful forms, structures, colors and patterns that nature produces,” Matz said. “All of these amazing natural elements have always inspired me to create as an artist. My hope is that my artwork will draw attention to the beauty most people overlook and take for granted in their daily lives.”

Matz’s artwork has received numerous awards in regional art competitions and has shown his work in group and one-man shows in New York City, the Midwest and New England. He currently teaches at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in Tequesta and conducts summer workshops at SnowFarm in Williamsburg, Mass. His teaching experience also includes art centers in Michigan and Vermont.

The Wellington Art Society is open to any resident in Palm Beach County. Membership forms are available at the meeting, and the $5 guest fee will go toward the membership fee. For more information, visit www.wellingtonart society.org or call (561) 791-3676.

Palm Beach Zoo Hosts First ‘Brew At The Zoo’ Raise your pilsner and let’s toast to conservation and animals at the Palm Beach Zoo’s first-ever Brew at the Zoo. The event will be held Saturday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palm Beach Zoo. You’ll sample more than 50 beers including some new brews from 20 craft breweries. From porters to pale ales, the evening is a great opportunity to try some of the best beers in Florida among the creatures of the wild. Samplings will be available throughout the zoo. You’ll also get up close and personal with certain animals during our roving encounters.

A general admission ticket includes beer sampling, souvenir pilsner, live music, discount future zoo admission coupon and food

available for purchase from participating food vendors.

A VIP ticket includes all of the above plus premium beer sampling, a commemorative T-shirt and free food.

This event will sell out. Tickets are only available in advance on the Palm Beach Zoo’s web site, www.palmbeachzoo.org. The cost is $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP. You must be at least 21 years old to attend this event. Valid photo ID is required for entrance. Proceeds support animal care, conservation, education and sustainability at the Palm Beach Zoo. The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I-95 between Southern and Forest Hill boulevards. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

‘Israel@65’ Set For April 21 In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Israel’s independence, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will host a community-wide Yom Ha’Atzmaut festival Sunday, April 21 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

The free, family-friendly event will offer entertainment for all ages, including crafts, inflatables and performances by some of the most acclaimed Jewish artists. The lineup includes popular ensemble group Mika Karni and Kol Dodi, rock artist Naomi Less, and standup comedian Joel Chasnoff, who will also serve as master of ceremonies. Local rabbis and cantors will lead attendees in singing the national anthems for the United States and Israel, followed by a commemorative candle-lighting ceremony.

A special youth area will feature Israel-themed activities such as an IDF training zone, Masada rock climbing wall and a show by P.J. Library recording artist Joanie Leeds. Door prizes include roundtrip tickets to Israel, courtesy of El Al Airlines.

The Israel@65 festival marks the culmination of a series of events hosted by the local Jewish Federation over the past few months to celebrate and commemorate the milestone. The variety of programming underscores the federation’s mission to advance Jewish life in the community and strengthen the bonds between the Jews of the Palm Beaches and the

people, land, history and culture of Israel.

The public festival runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Advance registration is requested, and free parking passes are available with registration.

Contact Myra Gold at (561) 2426609 or myra.gold@jewishpalm beach.org, or visit jewishpalm beach.org/israel65 for more info.

Bad Guys/Bad Guns Program The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Chiefs of Police in Palm Beach County and Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County have come together to implement the Bad Guys/Bad Guns Program.

The program provides a reward for every confidential tip made to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest and the recovery of a gun in Palm Beach County. Confidential tips will not be traceable, and all reward payments will be handled discreetly by Crime Stoppers.

The information must result in an arrest or recover a gun used in a crime. To report a crime, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477), visit www.crimestopperspbc.com or text tips@cspbc.com.

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POPULAR SPRING AGUCATION CAMP RETURNS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS AGRIPLEX Spring Agucation Camp was held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. Kids ages 8 to 12 got to plant seeds, see a baby chick hatch, learn about rabbits, make butter, start a camp journal and more — and that was just Monday. There were trips to vegetable and sugar cane farms, and a dairy farm where kids got to bottle feed a calf. Friday was hor se day, where kids got to learn about the care and feeding of horses before they got to ride. For information on Summer Agucation Camp set for Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, call Bettye Thompson at (561) 790-5229.

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Lily Crawford, Wesley Anglin, Jessica Schneider, Justin Nesselhauf, Thomas Cullen, Brett Liu and Agriculture Operations Assistant Tracy Hamlin with seed necklaces.

Lane Smith, Kayla Betancourt and Brett Liu watch a baby chick hatch.

(Front row) Robin and Renee Finley; and (back row) Alyssa Lewis and Rachel Finley with Gizmo, a mini rex rabbit.

Alissa Wilson, Svetlana Guthman, Camila Salazar and Samantha Schneider work on their camp journal.

Kids plant seeds with materials from Resource Depot Education & Event Coordinator Connie Christman (right rear).

Agriculture Operations Manager Bettye Thompson and South Florida Fair Director Tim Lewis help the kids make a seed greenhouse.

WELLINGTON AQUATIC COMPLEX HOSTS SPRING BREAK LIFEGUARDING CLASS Junior lifeguarding classes were held from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 at the Wellington Aquatic Complex. Kids ages 8 to 14 spent spring break learning the basics of water rescue. There was also plenty of free time for swimming and diving fun. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more information about summer lifeguarding classes, or call Eric Juckett at (561) 753-2497.

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Jordan Luongo gets rescued by Adam Turcotte.

The group from last week’s junior lifeguarding classes.

Lydia Rack jumped in the pool.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH CHURCH HOSTS EASTER EGG HUNT AT RPB VETERANS PARK The First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach held an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Children enjoyed crafts, snacks, activities and an Easter egg hunt throughout the park. For more on the church, visit www.royal palmchurch.com.

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The Sistas worship group helped make the event possible.

Stickball

Wycliffe Stiffs 11th Season

quires players to use a 42-inch long broom handle as a bat to hit a small pink ball about 2 inches in diameter. It’s played on a concrete field as opposed to a grass one.

“It was traditionally played in the streets of New York from about continued from page 1 the early 1900s to the 1950s,” Ross people together. “Once you came said. “Then cars came into play, to play, the only thing that mat- and people moved the game from tered was that you could play; the streets to the school yard.” everything else did not matter,” Gradually, many of these ethnic Ross said. minorities fled from inner-city Played among lower-income city neighborhoods in great numbers youth, stickball became popular during the 1950s and ’60s to the because it required little to no mon- suburbs. Suburban living paved ey for people to play. “It was a very the way for more organized sports, inexpensive game,” Ross said. “It and stickball became a fading only required a bat and a ball.” memory of yesteryear.

The game is similar to baseball “You did not hear much about it with a few differences, and re- after that around New York. It did pick up in places like the Dominican Republic and some parts of The Bronx and Harlem, but for the most part, not many people played it like they did when we grew up,” Ross said.

Now after years of working and raising a family, the gentlemen have plenty of free time on their hands to play the sport of their youth.

“Things were different back then,” Ross said. “Kids weren’t like they are now all into their cell phones, text messaging and the Internet. Things were much simpler back then.”

Player Bob Feld fields the ball.

The formation of the

Jessica Vasquez takes part in the egg and spoon race.

Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League began 12 years ago, when one of Ross’s friends, in New York, stepped into a hardware store. “He saw a ball that looked like the ones we used to play stickball,” Ross said. “He sent it to me and asked me if I knew what it was.”

When he received the ball, it brought back all the memories. “I knew exactly what it was, but since I’m 72 years old, it was an old memory,” Ross said. “I put it in my golf bag and showed it to people and asked them what they remembered.”

The response was overwhelming. “I heard all types of stories coming out of the woodwork,” Ross said. “It struck me that the mystique of this pink ball could have such an effect on people.”

Soon enough they had their first game, and as more gentlemen gained interest, Ross, with help from Director of Operations Harry Klaff, decided to form a league.

With assistance from Wellington officials, they were allowed the opportunity to play their games at Village Park.

The Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League has four teams, the Bronx Legends, Congressional Barons, Harlem Knights and Boston Diehards, and every season they rename and rearrange the teams.

“This way things are more balanced,” Ross said. “And it gives people the opportunity to play and interact with different people.”

They practice and play on a weekly basis and monitor their game standings and batting statistics, among other stats. The league also has created a hall of

Carter McKenna gathers a bucket of Easter eggs.

Zoe Altman with Pastor Dale Faircloth and his wife Alinda and Pastor Larry Matz.

Wycliffe Stiffs Director of Operations Harry Klaff and “Commish” Marty Ross next to the Stickball Blvd. sign at their field. fame for those players who show having fun and keeping the sport cause it builds up endurance and dedication to the sport. alive. Win or lose, they are all in it energy.”

“It’s mostly based on how much together, through helping each Most important, it’s all about they put into the league’s progress other get better, living a healthier having fun. “That’s the best part and not so much on how well they lifestyle and building relation- about playing the game,” Ross play,” Ross said. ships. said. “People can get together and Although winning and playing “Many of us do this also for our schmooze and talk. It’s basically well is a great feeling, the purpose health,” Ross said. “This is a real- like blowing bubbles, because we of the game is more focused on ly great way to stay healthy be- are all there to have a good time.”

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WEDDING SERVICE PROVIDERS ON HAND FOR BREAKERS WEST BRIDAL SHOW

Breakers West Country Club hosted a bridal show Wednesday, March 27. The show included bridal exhibits, food samples, fashion styles, bridal gowns, photographers and makeup artists, along with coupons and discounts. For info., visit www.breakerswestclub.com.

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Cheryl and bride-to-be Kaci Vandergeest with Summer Day. Breakers West Country Club Director of Catering Donna Szczepanski with Catering Manager Kristi Clapper.

Male models from The Tux Shop per form a dance routine.

Royal Palm Beach residents bride-to-be Christina Gomez, Grace West and Rosemary Little.

Wellington residents Daniel Basham and Cabrini Farano.

Bonnie and Brittany Agro of Petals With Purpose.

Leah Wilson and Michelle Edwards model gowns from Elizabeth Charles Bridals.

FRAMES AMERICA IN WELLINGTON FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHER BARBARA SLOAN Fine art photographer Barbara Sloan held an art show displaying her work Wednesday, March 27 at Frames America inside the Wellington Interior Design Center. Equestrian art enthusiasts were able to view, purchase and learn about Sloan’s photography. Her art was displayed throughout the center, while guests looked for pieces that interested them. For more info., call Frames America owner Michael Gordon at (561) 790-1777.

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Jean and Kiki Schiller, Barbara Sloan, and Esther and John Sallee.

Diane and Mar tin Johnson look at the photograph Chasin’ Tail.

Barbara Sloan with Frames America owner Michael Gordon.

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TKA Students Serve Others In Puerto Rico

TKA students during an afternoon trip to the beach after serving the community.

Recently, 30 students from the King’s Academy traveled to Puerto Rico on a mission trip. The team partnered with the Robinson School, 110-year-old private school in San Juan.

One TKA student, junior Tatiana Gonzalez, shared that her grandfather had been a student at Robinson School. Students had the opportunity to serve by painting and cleaning at Iglesia Metodista Barrio Obrero in Santurce, as well as making cupcakes for little children in the area. Some students

also worked in Bill’s Kitchen, packing hundreds of meals for AIDS patients, while others worked in a hospital. The group was grateful to be able to attend a youth service at Calvary Baptist Church in San Juan.

Students were able to enjoy the beauty of Puerto Rico on this trip as well. A nighttime kayaking trip in a lagoon with luminescent algae was beautiful. They also enjoyed a 5-hour forest hike that included investigating caves and zip lining. The group also explored Old

San Juan and savored the delicious Puerto Rican food.

The trip was led by TKA Spanish teachers Fatima and Robert Silva, who say they enjoy taking students on trips like this because it “exposes them to parts of the world that are foreign to them and immerses them in another culture and language. It is also wonderful to be able to give back and serve that community.”

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately

1,200 students from preschool through 12th grade accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

The King’s Academy serves students across Palm Beach and Hendry counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way and its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue. More information about TKA is available online at www.tka.net.

NEW HORIZONS TAKES PART IN AUTISM WALK

CHEERLEADERS FROM BINKS FOREST SHINE

FAMILY FUN AT NEW HORIZONS HOEDOWN

New Horizons Elementary School recently participated in the “Walk Now For Autism Speaks” 5K walk. The team including students, parents, friends and staff. They joined together to raise $500 for autism research. Pictured here are team members getting ready to walk.

The Binks Forest Elementary School cheerleaders won first place in the Elementary Division at the Sunshine Showdown held at Palm Beach Atlantic University on March 2. The cheerleaders are coached

by Heather Brodnicki. The team presented the school with the banner they brought home for this win.

The New Horizons Elementary School family of students, parents, friends and teachers recently gathered for the annual hoedown.

The event, sponsored by the PTA, provided food, games, entertainment and activities organized by each grade level, various clubs and community partners. Everyone enjoyed a great time. Pictured here are some of the students with teacher Betty Baez.

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Seminole Ridge Cadets Receive Essay Award JROTC cadets across Palm Beach County participated in the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution citizenship

essay, and two Seminole Ridge High School cadets earned awards for their writing. Cadet first lieutenant James Bukowski took first

Cadet James Bukowski with Ray Wess, president of the Palm Beach Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

place in the contest and was awarded the society’s Outstanding Cadet JROTC medal and a $150 scholarship. In addition, cadet first sergeant Brogan Zelinka was awarded a $75 scholarship. By winning the Palm Beach chapterlevel competition, Bukowski will compete at the state level, with an opportunity to receive a $1,000 to $1,500 scholarship award and a silver medallion.

District Health Fair — In an effort to promote healthful eating along with physical activity, and in conjunction with the March as National Nutrition Month, the school district’s food service department brought a variety of local vendors to SRHS March 20 for an educational health fair. The theme was “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” Hawk students viewed exciting health and wellness displays, receiving educational materials and prizes as well as free samples of colorful and tasty fruits and vegetables. Presenters included: the

SRHS school nurses, the Caridad Center, the Charles Drew Foundation bone marrow drive, school district Employee Wellness, school district Food Service Department, Erneston & Sons Produce, GMG Tropical Fruits, R.C. Hatton Farms, a health teacher, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, Humana Medicaid community outreach partner, the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition, Palm Beach/ Treasure Coast 2-1-1, Planned Parenthood, Short on Thyme: Chef Shelley and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.

Hawk Artists Earn WITVA Win — Four SRHS students were award winners in the annual Women in the Visual Arts spring celebration of high school art, a juried competition. Congratulations to Nori Benjamin (ZMEY, reduction print), Colton Keen (Serenity, gesso and graphite), Cydney Rallo (Pebble Breeze, gelatin print) and Rachel Warren (Untitled, acrylic).

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

Boys basketball honored Javen Miles, 14. “Javen is a great leader with a terrific personality,” coach Kai Lee said. “He is always willing to listen to improve as a player and person. This year, as team captain, he is second on the team in scoring and rebounding.”

Javen has perfect attendance, while sporting a 2.72 GPA. An eighth grader, he wants to be a business administration major at Ohio State University as a prelude to a business career.

Alysa Tabel, 13, an eighth grader, was honored by girls basketball. “It is with great pleasure that I nominate Alysa Tabel for Scholar-Athlete,” coach Judy DeCosta said. “As co-captain of the Osceola Creek Middle School girls bas-

ketball team, she has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and leadership. Ms. Tabel leads the team in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots. Most importantly, Ms. Tabel excels academically.

She currently has a 4.75 GPA and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society.”

Alysa is also a member of Osceola Creek’s softball and volleyball teams. She was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year as a sixth grader. She hopes to play basketball at the University of Connecticut, then on to playing in the WNBA. She also wants to follow her father’s footsteps into law enforcement.

Girls soccer coach Tony Bugeja nominated seventh grader Riley Bresnahan. “Riley is an outstanding player on the field,” he said.

“She is an impact player who contributes 100 percent on the field as in the classroom. Riley will play high school soccer and will one day move onto college. Riley will succeed in everything she encounters in life. We are proud to announce her as Scholar-Athlete.”

Riley is laying the groundwork for her success with her 4.87 GPA.

Scholar -Athlete Award — (L-R) Principal Dan Frank, Alysa Tabel, Riley Bresnahan, Javen Miles and Officer Sandy Molenda.

Riley, 12, wants to attend an Ivy League university, or the University of California at San Diego, before entering a career in medicine or politics.

Supporting the program are Subway, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King, at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd., and Dairy Queen at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd., which donated free food coupons.

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The Oxbridge Academy math team.

Oxbridge Academy Math Team Adds Up Among Top In Florida After a strong performance at the Florida Math League competition March 12, Oxbridge Academy’s math team finished its inaugural season ranked 15th in the state and among the top 35 percent in the nation.

The team, which includes students in grades 9-11, competed against other Florida high school students to solve six difficult questions in just 30 minutes, with problems ranging across all disciplines of math. Things added up for the Oxbridge mathletes, and they achieved their highest composite score of the year.

The team’s strong finale follows an impressive performance in the Mathematical Association of America: American Mathematics Contest, a 25-question, 75-minute multiple choice examination. Taking the 10th-grade level exam, the Oxbridge Academy team of Jake Reinhart, Brandon Hass and Matthew Troung collectively ranked in the top 35 percent among 1,166 schools nationwide. Brian Rein-

hart, Andre Bigos and Daniel Ribeiro took the 12th-grade exam and also placed in the top 35 percent of 1,420 schools.

Oxbridge’s talented math squad includes Andre Bigos, Brandon Hass, Richard Hong, Weir King, Justin Lubin, Ian Mathison, Kailey McCormick, Brian Reinhart, Jack Reinhart, Daniel Ribeiro and Matthew Truong. Each of these students contributed to the team’s success in the final tournament and throughout the first season.

The goal of the Florida Math League and the Mathematical Association of America is to strengthen the mathematical capabilities of the nation’s youth by identifying and recognizing excellence. Through a series of national contests, students are encouraged to prepare intensely and exercise their abilities beyond the classroom, fostering their educational growth.

For more information on Oxbridge Academy, call (561) 9729600 or visit www.oapb.org.

Area Schools Collaborate To Present ‘Young Dancers In Concert’ April 6 Dance students throughout the county will take center stage in a tribute concert on April 6 at the Bak Mainstage Theatre. U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School, Plumosa Elementary School, the Bak Middle School of the Arts, Okeeheelee Middle School, the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Boynton Beach High School and Wellington High

School will join forces to present “Young Dancers in Concert.”

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and will honor Joan Miller for her contributions over the last 50 years to dance in Palm Beach County.

“Joan Miller has touched the lives of many of the Palm Beach County dance teachers, public and private, as well as her many, many students,” said Martha Satinoff,

dance department chair at Bak. “Please join us for an evening celebrating the art of dance with elementary through high school students and a great lady.”

The $5 tickets are available at www.seatyourself.biz/bakdance.

Proceeds benefit dance in public schools. For info., contact Satinoff at martha.satinoff@palmbeach schools.org or (561) 882-3846.

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Local Chief Tiger Tail Society CAR Members Win At State Conference

Author Kimberling Galeti Kennedy at her Acreage home.

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New Book For Kids Raises Awareness Of Sun Safety In her latest children’s book, Hey, Don’t Forget the Sunscreen! Sun Safety and Protection For Your Skin, Acreage author Kimberling Galeti Kennedy helps parents to gently instruct children on the grave dangers of unprotected sun exposure while stressing the importance of vitamin D. Kennedy encourages families to take sun exposure seriously in order to avoid the consequences that so many have tragically suffered. She hopes that providing children with the knowledge needed for ultraviolet ray protection will better equip future generations of parents and children to be more proactive and prepared.

The book teaches kids how to effectively incorporate vitamin D into their diets, dress appropriate-

ly for sun exposure and take other preventative measures to preserve the health of their skin.

Published by Tate Publishing, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing. com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon. com. This is also an eLIVE title, meaning each book contains a code redeemable for a free audio version from Tate Publishing.

Originally from Cleveland, Kennedy now resides in The Acreage with her husband, Joseph, and son, Joe. She and her husband have both undergone extensive treatment for Basal cell and Squamous cell carcinoma. Kennedy is also the author of Why You Should Laugh Three Times a Day!

The Chief Tiger Tail Society Children of the American Revolution attended the 82nd annual state conference of the Florida Society of the Children of the American Revolution held March 22 through March 24 in Kissimmee. The Chief Tiger Tail Society won over a dozen awards, including the State Merit Award.

This year’s state theme was “Rolling with the Brave.” Members of the Florida Society raised over $15,000 for the National Veterans Games, which will be held in Tampa this year. Outgoing President Kaitlin Matyskiel presented the check during the awards banquet.

The event was attended by members from around the state and

Samantha Mouring, Ariana Mouring and Talia Fradkin accept their awards from Kaitlin Matyskiel.

LEGION AUXILIARY HELPS VETS CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS

Mitchell Baer Completes U.S. Air Force Training Air Force Airman Mitchell Baer recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Baer completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.

Baer is the son of Kenneth Baer of The Acreage and Barbara Baer of Royal Palm Beach. He is a 2011 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.

outside Florida, as well as members of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Members of the Chief Tiger Tail Society ran for state office and won. Samantha Mouring was elected first vice president, Talia Fradkin was elected Florida state recording secretary and Ariana Mouring was chosen organizing secretary. Caitlin Brock, newly elected Florida state president, introduced her project to save marine life.

The girls were presented and installed on Saturday, March 23.

Following the Grand March, a members dance was held in the grand ballroom.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 has been helping veterans celebrate the holidays. (Above) Virginia Caldwell with Joan Shewmake, who is holding up thank-you letters from the VA Medical Center for donations of Valentine’s Day tray cards and the non-perishable food, clothing and toiletry items donated in February. (Left) Lucy McQuillan helps make St. Patrick’s Day tray cards.

Melissa Zarlengo Chosen As Mrs. Palm Beach 2013

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Melissa Zarlengo of West Palm Beach has been selected by the Florida United States Pageant as Mrs. Palm Beach 2013.

Zarleno will compete in the 2013 Mrs. Florida United States Pageant on April 7 at the Ormond Performing Arts Center in Ormond Beach.

Zarlengo is the wife of Dr. Joseph Zarlengo and mother of daughters Ivy and Francesca.

A nationally recognized pro-

gram for women between the ages of 21 to 65, the Florida United States Pageant system selects contestants who are well-rounded women, confident, intelligent, beautiful, and committed to family and community. Contestants must be a resident of Florida, attend school in the Sunshine State, own property here, or be of military status.

Contestants in the Florida United States Pageant system will com-

pete in the following categories: panel interview, swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage Q&A with each portion making up 25 percent of their total score.

The pageants have been dubbed “the Pageant with a Purpose.” To date, they have raised more than $46,000 for the dream fulfillment fund of Making Memories: Brides Against Breast Cancer.

If you have an interest in com-

peting in this year’s pageant, lending your assistance to the Making Memories fundraiser, or becoming a sponsor, e-mail to director_mrsflorida@yahoo.com or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Florida United States Pageants, 8 Flagler Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137, or visit www. mrsfl.us.

If interested in booking Mrs. Palm Beach for an appearance, email Mel.Fox4681@gmail.com.

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U.S. Open Action Gets Underway At The International Polo Club The curtain barely came down on the finals of the UPSA Piaget Gold Cup before action got underway in the 2013 Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.

Two more 26-goal teams joined the mix with Faraway (Bo

and Hutton Goodman, Nic Roldan, Santiago Chavanne and Matias Magrini) and Zorzal (Marianito Obregon, Jason Crowder, Mariano Gonzalez and Fred Mannix) signing up for the final two 26-goal tournaments of the season, the Gold Cup and the U.S. Open.

Competition in the U.S. Open got underway last Thursday with Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sugar Erskine, Julio Arellano and Sebastian Merlos) scoring a hardfought 12-11 win over Audi (Marc Ganzi, Nico Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres and Jeff Hall), followed by a 10-8 victory by Zorzal at the ex-

(Above) Broadway singers Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway with IPC’s John Wash. (Left) Christie and Bettina Gannon during the Easter egg hunt.

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pense of ERG (Scott Wood,Agustin Merlos, Eduardo Novillo Astrada and Paco de Narvaez).

On Saturday, three more U.S. Open games took place, with Lechuza Caracas (Victor Vargas, Polito Pieres, Juan Martin Nero and Francisco Elizalde) riding past Piaget (Melissa Ganzi, Sapo Caset, Miguel Novillo Astrada and Nacho Badiola) 14-11; Audi scoring a come-from-behind 11-10 overtime win over Zorzal; while Zacara (Facundo Pieres, Lyndon Lea, Magoo Laprida and Mike Azzaro), the 2012 defending champions, defeating Orchard Hill (Steve Van Andel, Rodrigo Andrade, Pablo MacDonough and Matias MacDonough) 12-10 in an exciting stadium matchup that was in doubt until the final minutes of the game.

Early results are favoring Valiente, Zacara and Lechuza Caracas, but with every 10-goal polo player in the world sprinkled among the teams, there are any number of combinations that might step up and make a run for the revered trophy, as was wit-

Action on the field during Sunday’s featured match between Zacara and Orchard Hill. nessed when Alegria captured the C.V. Whitney Cup. Five U.S. Open matches are scheduled throughout the week with Audi (1-1) facing Valiente (10) on Thursday at 2 p.m., followed by a 4 p.m. showdown between

Coca-Cola (1-1) and ERG (0-1). Friday’s 4 p.m. contest will be the only 26-goal competition of the day and will pit Piaget (0-1) against Alegria (1-0). Two games on Saturday will offer Faraway (0-1) against ZacSee POLO, page 21

Brazil’s Alvaro De Miranda Wins $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale The final week of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival featured the $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix CSI 5* last Saturday night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda and AD Rahmannshof’s Bogeno jumped to an exciting victory in front of a crowd of 8,600 people gathered to watch the best of the best from the winter circuit compete. Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Cella finished second and de Miranda’s wife, Athina Onassis de Miranda of Greece, placed third with Camille Z. Ireland’s Alan Wade designed the course for Saturday night’s grand prix and set a challenging track for the 40 competitors. Ten entries cleared the first round course without fault to advance to the jump-off, and three of those completed clear rounds over the short course in the race for the top prize. Alvaro de Miranda and AD Rahmannshof’s Bogeno, owned by de Miranda and Victory Equestrian BV, had the fastest round in 43.96 seconds for the win.

Athina Onassis de Miranda was first to go in the jump-off and put in a steady clear round in 54.46

seconds. Although she was slower than many of the other riders, her controlled approach paid off when most of the combinations had faults in their attempt to put in the fastest round. The pair’s clear round finished in third. Maher and Cella were the only other pair to complete a clear round in the jumpoff and briefly held the lead with their time of 44.88 seconds.

Kent Farrington and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel had the fastest time of the night in 43.52 seconds, but a rail at the last fence left them in fourth.

Along with the winner’s share of $150,000, de Miranda was presented with the brand new Dennis D. Dammerman Perpetual Trophy. The trophy was created to honor the contributions to equestrian sport of Dammerman, a longtime horse owner and founding member of Wellington Equestrian Partners.

The $100,000 FTI Consulting Rider Challenge concluded Saturday night after 12 weeks of jumper competition. Farrington led the standings and earned a $50,000 cut of the bonus money for his success during the circuit. Conor Swail finished in second place to earn $25,000, Reed Kessler was third

and received a $15,000 check, and Beezie Madden finished fourth for a $10,000 bonus.

Several other awards were presented for the final week of competition in Wellington. Maher’s mount Cella had a fantastic circuit and her owner, Jane Clark, was presented with the Simba Run Perpetual Trophy as the owner of the open jumper who has earned the most prize money in classes held at 1.45m or more during the 2013 WEF. Clark was also presented with the Harrison Cup Perpetual Trophy, which is awarded to the owner whose horses won the most jumper money in all of the open jumper classes held throughout the circuit. In addition, Cella’s groom Joy Montgomery was presented with the Oliver O’Toole Perpetual Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the groom of the horse who has earned the most money in the grand prix jumper classes.

Other awards included the Leading Lady Grand Prix Rider for the circuit, which was presented to Kessler on behalf of Martha Jolicoeur of Illustrated Properties in memory of Dale Lawler. Conor Swail received the Niall Grimes Perpetual Trophy as the Irish rider

who earned the most money during the week of CSIO competition.

Laura Kraut and Woodstock O were presented with the Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award for the overall circuit, which is awarded to the jumper whose style best exemplifies a show jumper based on scope, rideability, technique and competitive spirit.

On Saturday afternoon, the $33,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic was held with a win for Jessica Springsteen and Stone Hill Farm’s Vindicat W. Forty entries showed in the class with 15 advancing to the jump-off and only three clear rounds over the short course. Springsteen and Vindicat W cleared the course in 44.33 seconds for the win.

Richie Moloney and Equinimity LLC’s Carrabis Z finished second in 44.86 seconds. McLain Ward finished third with the Wannahave Group’s Wannahave with a clear round in 45.77 seconds.

Springsteen also won the $15,000 RCG Farm SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic with Stone Hill Farm’s Wish.

Also this weekend, Molly Zisook rode her eight-year-old Westphalian mare C’est Si Bon to victory in the THIS National Chil-

Alvaro de Miranda rides AD Rahmannshof’s Bogeno.

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dren’s Medal 14 & Under class.

Zisook, of Lake Forest, Ill., bested the class of 29 entries after a first round score of 87 landed her in the top four called back to test.

Second place went to Lucy Deslauriers, who finished with a score of 86 with Stonehenge Farms’ Al Pacino. Olivia Bruyn came in third with a score of 84 with Square One, owned by Beacon Hill Show Stables. The top four was rounded out by Emma Kurtz and Marigot

Bay Farm’s Starts Go Blue. The pair scored an 83.

The Winter Equestrian Festival featured 12 weeks of competition.

More than $6 million in prize money was awarded through the circuit. For full results, visit www. showgroundslive.com. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 14440 Pierson Road in Wellington. For more info., visit www.equestriansport.com or call (561) 793-5867.

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Busy Month For Senior Programming At Wellington Community Center Wellington will offer a variety of programs for adults ages 55 and older this month at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Pre-registration is required for all activities at least 48 hours in advance.

• Wii Games — Video games aren’t just for kids! Come see why they are so popular and get your daily exercise at the same time with a free Wii class on Thursday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wii takes place on the first and third Thursday of each month. Seniors are invited to come to learn and play, or to bring your own games and teach their peers.

• Morselife — Morselife is dedicated to enhancing senior living, and each month the professionals host a new life enhancing presen-

tation. April’s presentation will take place on Monday, April 8 from noon to 2 p.m., and the topic will be a book review of War Brides by Helen Bryan. A light lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

• Futurity First — Futurity First will be at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, April 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. and will present a seminar entitled “Legacy Planning.” Futurity First is a network of agents and advisors specializing in the financial security and retirement needs of middle income families and business owners. The company’s mission is to offer objective, needs-based, solution-focused planning techniques. Light refreshments will be served to those who pre-register.

• Bingo — Join in Wednesday, April 10 for an exciting afternoon of food, fun and bingo with prizes sponsored by Humana. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., lunch begins at noon and bingo kicks off at 1 p.m.

Bingo is the second Wednesday of each month, and the cost to play is $3. You can add a boxed lunch for an additional $5. To guarantee a lunch, participants must order by calling (561) 784-2484 by noon on Monday, April 8.

• Good Samaritan Medical Center — On Tuesday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Medical Center will continue its “Caring for You” educational Lunch & Learn Seminar.

April’s topic will be “A Trip to the ER” presented by Good Samaritan professionals. Lunch will be

provided to those who pre-register.

• Wellington Regional Medical Center — Dr. Faris Fakhoury, a board-certified neurosurgeon, will make a presentation at the Wellington Community Center on Thursday, April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. on “Neck Pain Management.”

Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

• AARP Driver Safety — Join Mary Lynn Blakely on Thursday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to refresh your driving skills. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers, which must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class.

Attendees should prepare for the day by bringing water, lunch and snacks.

• Shalloway & Shalloway — Stop by the Wellington Community Center on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. as Wellington welcomes elder law and special needs trust attorney Mark Shalloway. As an accredited V.A. attorney, he will be speaking about protecting your assets and getting the best long-term care at home, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. By taking advantage of this great information, attendees will discover how veterans, spouses, widows and disabled children could qualify for $13,128 to $24,228 a year, tax-free.

• Senior Aerobics — Stay in shape with Lynn Spoor’s Senior Aerobics classes, offered monthly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30

County Artist Reception April 10 At PBIA Palm Beach County’sArt in Public Places program invites the public to attend the “Art at the Airport” reception at the Palm Beach International Airport on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. located on Level 2 Main Terminal.

Parking is available in short-term levels 4-7. The reception is free and open to the public.

Voted third-best airport in the U.S. and sixth best in the world by Condé Nast, Palm Beach Interna-

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continued from page 3 Stacey Nyborn and Tara Gonzalez, owners of Oh Sew Sweet Designs for Boys & Girls, who also have started a nonprofit taking donations for NICUs. “We have an online business out of Palm Beach, and we are taking donations for local NICUs,” Nyborn said.

“For the girls, we do the headbands, and for the boys we do little caps.”

Their web site is at www.ohsew sweetkkbb.com, and they are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ohsewsweetkids.

“I just thought it was a nice thing they were doing for other families,” Tracy said, explaining that she patronizes Oh Sew Sweet, and Gonzalez’s friend works in the NICU at Beth Israel Deaconess

Blotter continued from page 6 she awoke to see the young man standing in the doorway and yelled at him, causing him to run.

According to the report, the suspect stole two laptop computers, valued at approximately $2,300.

The deputy discovered that the rear sliding glass door had been pried open. According to the report, the deputy canvassed the neighborhood, but could not find the suspect. The suspect was described as a young black male, approximately 5’8” with short black hair and wearing a white T-shirt and black pants. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 20 — A resident of the Fox Trail community called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation March 20 to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim was reviewing her bank account and noticed four transactions that she had not made or authorized. According to the report, the victim’s debit card was used to make four purchases totaling $230.29 in the Miami area.

The victim was in possession of her debit card and did not know how the number was compromised. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

tional Airport has become a premier venue to showcase quality, original artworks by Palm Beach County’s finest emerging and professional artists.

The current exhibition features photography, paintings, digital and mixed-media works by the following local artists who will be on hand to meet and discuss their artwork at the reception: Kathryn Morlock of Wellington; Gisela Pferdekamper and Laura Willems of

Loxahatchee; Patricia Calamari, Paula Kufs, Jackie Olenick, Victoria Sheridan and Jane Tracy of Boca Raton; Atsuko Okamoto of Boynton Beach; Margie Agoston, Gwendolyn Eyeington and Barbara Field Glaser of Jupiter; Ursula Fernandez, Steve Horan, Maurice Mates and Raine Teel of Lake Worth; Pamela Acheson Myers of Palm Beach; Lazaro Ruda of Riviera Beach; Augusta Pearl of Tequesta; and Sondra Friedkin and

Oscar Rojas of West Palm Beach.

The exhibition is on display through June 26 in the airport’s Level 2.

Artists interested in receiving “calls to artists” for upcoming airport exhibitions and other Art in Public Places projects can submit their contact information through the Artists’ Registry page at Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places web site at www.pbcgov.com/ art.

Hospital in Boston, where they started donating the NICU headbands and caps.

“When these ladies donated the headbands for the Boston hospital, I told them that I know what that means for those parents, and they were nice enough to include me in coming here,” Tracy said.

The WRMC NICU is equipped with 25 beds arranged in an open, spacious area on the hospital’s new fourth floor, according to Del Vecchio, who retired recently from the Navy, where his accomplishments included building a NICU at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He started at WRMC in July 2012.

The facility can accommodate “micro preemies” born with profound conditions that require four months or more of intensive care.

Nestled around the NICUs is furniture for use by the families when they visit.

“This is the best layout I’ve ever

seen,” he said. “You will not see this amount of space ever. These kids, when they’re born at 23

weeks, they’re going to be here at least 18 weeks of their life, so you have to have a little more space.”

MARCH 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation responded to a home on 88th Place North on March 22 regarding a stolen tag. According to a PBSO report, the victim did not know when or how the tag was removed from her vehicle, or who would have taken it. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

MARCH 25 — A resident of the Pinewood East community called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Monday to report a theft.

According to a PBSO report, the victim left his skateboard and a basketball in the garage on Thursday, March 21. When he went to look for the items last Monday, they were gone. The skateboard is described as a specially made Penny Australia skateboard. The stolen items were valued at approximately $175. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MARCH 30 — Two Belle Glade women were arrested last Saturday afternoon following a traffic stop near the intersection of Business Parkway and SR 7. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Nissan Altima for traveling 60 miles per hour in a 50-mph zone.

The deputy made contact with the

driver, who identified herself with a false name. According to the report, the deputy gave the woman several attempts to identify herself, but she said she had no form of identification or any cards with her name on it. The woman was later identified as 23-year-old Waltisha Burks and found to have a suspended driver’s license. According to the report, a second vehicle later arrived on scene and a woman got out and began shouting at the officers, asking why they were detaining her sister. According to the report, the second woman refused to identify herself and would not leave or move her vehicle, which was obstructing the roadway. The deputy was able to run the license plate to obtain the woman’s name, identifying her as 24-year-old Waltlesha Burks. According to the report, both women were arrested. Waltisha Burks was taken to the county jail where she was charged with driving with a suspended license and giving a false name. Waltlesha Burks was cited for driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest without violence. She was given a notice to appear in court.

APRIL 1 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to a home in the Willows II community Monday evening regarding a home

burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between noon and 5:30 p.m., someone entered the home and stole $30,000 in cash and an HP laptop. According to the report, the victim left his home around noon, and his son left at the same time to go to the park.

The victim’s son said he returned home and discovered that his house key, which he’d left in the driver’s side door of his father’s truck, was missing. According to the report, the victim’s son went around to the rear of the home and discovered that the sliding glass door was open. The victim’s son said he entered the home and discovered that his sister’s bedroom had been ransacked. He also found his father’s bedroom door locked, though it was usually unlocked. According to the report, the victim arrived home and was able to unlock his door, but discovered that someone had ransacked his bedroom and shattered a homemade safe containing his son’s college fund. The victim estimated there was approximately $30,000 cash in the safe. According to the report, the deputy found gardening tools in the home and believed the perpetrator(s) used them to open the safe. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Tracy and Kaylee with nurse Stephanie Poirier, who cared for Kaylee while she was in the NICU.

a.m. The cost is $40 per month for Wellington residents and $50 for nonresidents.

• Needlecraft — If you like to get crafty, join Iris Goldson every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn new needlecraft techniques. This class is free and all skill levels are welcome.

For more information about senior programming, visit Wellington’s web site at www.wellingtonfl. gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides.”

Registrations can be made in person, online at www.wellington fl.gov, or via fax at (561) 791-4089.

For more information, contact Programs Coordinator Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@ wellingtonfl.gov.

‘Raise The Bar’ Event Raises $35,000 For Women’s Foundation The Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County hosted its third Raise the Bar event March 21 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. More than 400 business people, legal professionals and elected officials attended the networking event.

The Women’s Foundation raised $35,000 to provide scholarships to middle and high school girls to attend the Girls Leadership Institute, which is presented by the foundation. The event featured Liz Quirantes of WPEC CBS 12 News as master of ceremonies, and two Girls Leadership Institute attendees as guest speakers.

“This event was such a huge success, and for the third year in a row, we exceeded our fundraising goal,” said Samantha Schosberg Feuer, co-founder and board member of the Women’s Foundation.

“Investing in women as problem solvers and leaders accelerates a shift toward gender equality and justice. Women have critical and

different perspectives on the world’s greatest social and economic challenges. The young girls who are able to attend the Girls Leadership Institute due to the funds we raised at Raise the Bar are an investment in our future.

They are our daughters, granddaughters and community leaders.”

“We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout to the Raise the Bar event,” said Nicole Atkinson, shareholder of Gunster and cochair of Raise the Bar. “It’s rewarding to see so many in our community supporting programs like this which invest in the future of young women.”

This event was made possible through the generous support of PNC Bank, Florida Power & Light and Equestrian Sport Productions, and more than 50 other generous personal and corporate sponsors.

The sixth Girls Leadership Institute, which will be held in the fall, is a program of the Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County for young women who show promise as leaders, but do not have the opportunities or resources to hone those skills.

The Women’s Foundation was established in 2007 by a group of local leaders who share a commitment to investing (L-R) Samantha Feuer, Michelle McGovern, in the leadership of Sia Baker-Barnes and Nicole Atkinson. women and girls.

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continued from page 1 she said. “The people who have been in this area for a long time have walked the path with us. It has been 25 years, and many of the children of people in this community grew up in the Boys & Girls

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continued from page 19 ara (1-0) at 2 p.m., followed by Orchard Hill (0-1) meeting Lechuza Caracas at 4 p.m.

Sunday’s action will feature a noon game between Audi (1-1) and ERG (0-1), followed by the IPC stadium game that will showcase Valiente (1-0) and Zorzal (0-1).

Food, drink, entertainment and the excitement of the oldest team sport in the world continue for just three more weeks before the sea-

Club. It has been part of the very fabric of this community.”

O’Connor said she was thrilled to see her dream finally become a reality. “This facility is going to help children in our community for years to come,” she said. “It’s going to be bigger, brighter and more colorful.”

For more information, visit www.bgcpbc.org or call (561) 7900343. son comes to an end with the finals of the U.S. Open on Sunday, April 21.

Ticket prices for Sunday polo range from $10 general admission to $120 box seating. Tickets for Sunday brunch at the Pavilion and its reception start at $65, upward to $330 for the Veuve Clicquot brunch package for two. Tickets can be purchased online at www. internationalpoloclub.com, or by calling (561) 204-5687. Find IPC on Facebook, follow on Twitter at @SundayPolo or visit www.ipc scoreboard.com for up-to-date scores, schedules, rosters and all other polo info.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH SENIORS CELEBRATE SPRING WITH A SPECIAL LUNCHEON

The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Group celebrated spring with a party Friday, March 29 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Seniors enjoyed lunch while Rick Nelson entertained with popular songs. There was a spring bonnet contest, and entrants paraded around trying to influence the judges. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

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Bonnet winners: first place, Matti May Norris (seated); second place, Melrose King (left); and third place, Ruth Biscaino (right).

Singer Rick Nelson with bonnet contest participants.

Virginia Caldwell, Andrea Crowley, Zelda Pearlman and Laurie Gladstone.

Olive Forrester reads a poem that she wrote about spring.

Vivian Konrad and Nancy Eliassaint see how low they can go.

Joan Reed with her daughter Dawn Brodhead.

Gretchen Lugo, Dora Maniscalco, Carl Wingo, Catherine Amico and Fabia Grizalis.

4KIDS OF SOUTH FLORIDA HOSTS GOLF TOURNEY AT MADISON GREEN IN RPB The Madison Green Golf Club hosted the 4KIDS of South Florida fundraising tournament Tuesday, March 26. 4KIDS of South Florida finds homes for kids in crisis through programs such as SafePlace 4KIDS, foster care and Safe Families. Famed golfer Bernhard Langer was on hand, giving a clinic to eager golfers. At the event, Phoenix Packaging Logistics President Norman Kravitz donated $20,000 to 4KIDS. For more information, visit www.4kidsofsfl.org.

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Sergio Marrero, Joe Limberg, Bruce Strickland and Dave Shields.

Bob Gittlin, Tim Johnson, Ellen Privitera and John Terwilliger.

4KIDS and Global Tower Partners volunteers.

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2012 USPA 108th U.S. Open Winners – Team Zacara

USPA Maserati 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship™ Experience the unparalleled glamour and competition as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary Season, and find out which team wins the highest rated polo tournament in the country!

Celebrating 10 Years of PLAYERS. PONIES. POLO. For tickets, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com or call 561.204.5687.

Sundays through April 21 at 3 p.m.

3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington, Florida 33414 PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO

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The British Feed Co. Celebrates Grand Opening

The British Feed Company celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 14589 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves, in Palms West Plaza. Owned by Tim and Loring Hart-Woods, the store sits between Kabayan Oriental Mart and La Hacienda Restaurant. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 27

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Jewelry Designer Judith Murat To Mark Book Debut

Acclaimed jewelry designer Judith Murat will celebrate the release of her first book, Judy’s Journey into the Land of Murat, by hosting a champagne reception at A.R.T (249 Worth Ave., Palm Beach) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Murat, along with co-author Charles Castor, will welcome fans of her jewelry line. Page 36

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Business Air Atlantic Offers The Latest In Air Conditioning Technology

Air Atlantic Air Conditioning, a family-owned and operated business, has been providing quality air-conditioning installation, service and repairs since 1977.

“My father started the company, and before he passed, he had one of the oldest AC licenses in the western communities,” co-owner Michael Petrone said. Michael, along with his son Michael Jr. and brother Steve, have continued to carry forward the family legacy. Page 29

Sports WHS Grad Making An Impact At FAU

These days, baseball standout Mitch Morales has made his transition to college baseball as a Florida Atlantic University Owl. On Saturday, March 30, the Wellington High School grad helped his team defeat South Alabama 7-6 before a home crowd. Page 39

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British Feed Company Celebrates Store’s Grand Opening You couldn’t have asked for better weather. Friday evening, March 29, was mild, neither too hot nor too humid. The gale-force winds that had roared across South Florida earlier in the week had quieted to a comfy breeze. All of which served as a perfect setting for the British Feed Company’s grand opening at their new location at 14589 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves, in the Palms West Plaza.

The store sits between Kabayan Oriental Mart and La Hacienda Restaurant, making for an interesting international enclave. There were tables and chairs set up along the sidewalk and in the parking lot. The festivities got under way at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. There was a bounce house and pony rides (on two horses) for the kids or whomever, live music by Big Dick and the Extenders, food, snacks, soda, wine: a friendly, relaxed community happening.

The place was nicely packed. Some came just for the food, others to scope out the store.

Nancy Fried-Tobin from the Good Earth Farm was there, supporting the new store while promoting her own Loxahatchee Groves rescue group. She had brought along some used tack and riding clothes and set up a small booth so people could browse.

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By Ellen Rosenberg Tobin said. “We’re proud they’re here. It’s about time they had a real store.”

“I came out to show my support for the new store,” said Jim Legg of Palm Beach Gardens. “I used to ride with Loring, and I worked for Tim at his last store. They’re both good people, and this is a fun event. If anyone’s looking for an honest businessman selling good products, this is the place to go.”

Tim and Loring Hart-Woods are the married owners. They’ve had a bit of a rough time finding a home for their business. Previously named the British Hay Company, this is their third, and hopefully permanent, location.

“We had quite a few problems with Loxahatchee Groves code enforcement,” Tim said.

“We had a location on Okeechobee Blvd., then one on Southern Blvd. We were chased around the town, but now we have our license and some forward momentum. Thanks to our loyal customers, the grand opening is going remarkably well.”

The store itself was packed, people wandering past stacks of 50-pound bags of Nutrena feeds. The interior was painted a bright

Owners Tim and Loring Har t-Woods during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. fluorescent green — “It used to be a hydroponics place, and we haven’t gotten around to repainting it,” Tim explained — with some fun old western movie posters along one wall.

British and American flags fluttered here and there.

In addition to seven different varieties of hay ranging from $10.95 to $24.95 a bale, stored in nine semi-trailers on the undevel-

oped lot next door, the store offers shavings, a full line of Nutrena horse feeds, Total Equine horse feed, and food for a variety of other critters: pot-bellied pigs, catfish, chickens, dogs, cats and rabbits. There’s also a limited inventory of supplements, horse treats, wormers and equine health aids. The store offers free delivery. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 See ROSENBERG, page 28

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Baking An ‘Organic’ Cake Is Not As Easy As It Sounds Last weekend, at my daughter’s house, I tried to bake a cake.

It wasn’t easy.

My daughter is one of those environmentally conscious health nuts who will live to age 125 while driving the rest of us crazy. She won’t have anything in her pantry that isn’t organically grown, earth-friendly and sustainable — which means everything in there is a soft shade of brown. And while most of the people I see hanging around in health-food stores look kind of gray around the edges, Jen is svelte, energetic and a good advertisement for doing things her way.

So I tried.

I got my recipe out of the box and tried to find ingredients that sort of matched up. Ha! First of all, there was no Crisco for greasing the pan. All right, I’d use margarine.

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The Sonic BOOMER There was no margarine, only butter. The butter was hard as a rock, but that was OK. I had time.

Next I needed flour, but there was no white flour, only whole wheat pastry flour. Pastries, cakes — the same but different? I had no choice but to try.

Sugar? There was only the light brown “raw” (unrefined) kind.

Now my recipe called for milk, but there was no milk. Jen buys the kind from “happy cows,” not the kind I usually buy, which I suppose is from “disgruntled cows.” But the lack of milk was my own fault — I’d had a bowl of cereal

that morning. Still, I figured there would be some kind of milk substitute in the pantry.

Wrong. The only thing I found in there was coconut milk. Well, milk is milk, right? I got out the can opener and opened it up. Hmm. Evidently coconut milk looks a lot like Crisco. I wish I had known that earlier. I squinted at the instructions on the can, which told me that some settling is normal. I stirred it up and poured it in — plop! — as if this library paste was milk.

Remembering (too late) that my son-in-law hates coconut, I hid the can at the bottom of the trash, then had to fish it out again because it was supposed to go into the recycling bin. (My argument that prisoners should be torn away from their TV sets long enough to sort the recyclable items out of my trash always falls on deaf ears. They could get hurt sorting trash. Better that I do it.)

Now I needed to pour the conglomeration that was to become the light and fluffy yellow cake for which I am famous into a cake pan. I wanted to spray the pan with cooking spray

first, but my daughter doesn’t believe in it because the fluorocarbons in the spray may further damage our ozone layer. I was pretty sure WD-40 was out. So back to the butter.

Due to the pantry treasure hunt, it had taken me about an hour to get to this point, but I finally was able to shove the thing into the oven, sit back and wait for the results.

The mixture seemed to take longer than usual to bake, never rose to the description of “light and fluffy” and came out (understandably) looking kind of brown. But how did my pastry flour/raw sugar/coconut milk taste?

Like cornbread, that’s how. It looked like cornbread, too. So I had two choices — slather it with the chocolate frosting I’d made or cut it into squares and call it cornbread. So I cut the cake in half, frosted one half and served the other half with supper, in a bread basket.

Everyone was thrilled — and none the wiser.

When life gives me lemons, I make organic lemonade.

Great Action Scenes Make New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie Amusing There are mixed opinions among people who see G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Critics seem to hate it while the audience enjoys the show. I can accept both points of view. The plotting is typical B movie two-dimensional, and the dialogue could have been written by someone who learned English last month. But the movie is fun. It is a typical bang-bang movie with tough guys (and a token gal) who are out to save the world. Surprisingly, there’s more than a bit of patriotism in the film as well.

The plot is beyond over the top. The group saves the day from some crazies, losing a lot of its members, when suddenly the president of the United States (Jonathan Pryce) goes on television, blaming them for the violence and calling them traitors. Back in the 1970s, that would have led to at least a couple of sex scenes, while in the ’80s, they probably would have found some dance number to train to.

Since we’re past those simplistic days, however, the movie goes back to its (supposed) roots by finding the original G.I. Joe: Gen. Joe Colton (Bruce Willis). At that point, things get strange. Of course, as those who have seen the first movie know, the president has actually been replaced by a member of the evil

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Dr. Harry Anderson from Weatherford, Texas, had a booth set up in the store, handing out brochures and explaining why his Total Equine was a superior feed.

“I am Total Equine,” he said. “It’s my own company, owned and operated by my wife, son and myself, a truly American small business. Our feed is the most digestible horse feed on the market.”

Mike Quebebeaux from West Palm

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By Leonard Wechsler group Cobra. It would not do to have the U.S. president as the villain in this type of film. Of course, since London is actually nuked as part of the action, we know the bad guys are really bad.

The leader of the group, Roadblock (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), a stereotypical top sergeant, is convinced that something has to be wrong, so it’s up to him and his group of “traitors” to save the day so he can go home to watch Top Chef and play with his kids. The star of the original move, Channing Tatum, makes only a brief appearance and even keeps his clothes on. The rest of the cast, particularly the exceptional stunt people: Snake Eyes (Ray Park) and Storm Shadow (Lee Byung-hun) do great work in bril-

Beach agreed. He keeps his horse at a barn on C Road in Loxahatchee Groves.

“It’s the best feed,” he said. “I believe in that feed totally. It’s unbelievable. I’m glad Tim’s selling it.

I’ve been buying hay from him, and we’ve gotten to be friends. I’ll absolutely buy my feed here.”

Nancy Rogero, a vet-tech with Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, is also a longtime regular customer of the British Feed Store.

She owns five horses.

“This is a convenient location,” she said. “I like the friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices, and the free delivery is a huge plus.”

liantly staged battle scenes (the movie was directed by Jon M. Chu, one of the top action directors). The rest of the cast handles simpler stunts while uttering dialogue that would have fit well in the old days of movie serials.

The film works better than the first film, which is a relief. The action scenes are exceptional. Of the actors, only Jonathan Pryce and a handful of the supporting people around him have really good dialogue. That might be because the movie is essentially one longrunning ad for Hasbro, the manufacturers of the G.I. Joe action figures. The soldiers in the movie run around a lot and do great stunts, but their dialogue is only a couple of very small steps above those of the action figures.

Of course, all the main characters have their clever nicknames. Roadblock, Duke, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow and Lady Jaye (Adrianne Palicki) sound really “cool.” It would never do to have your heroes have names like Dwayne or Channing, etc. And they all look really good and carry weapons that not only look really good, but supposedly do incredible damage. The cast has all these quick quips that do bring chuckles from the audience, already attuned to the

Tim and Loring Hart-Woods wandered through the evening’s crowd, chatting with friends and well-wishers.

“We are so thankful for all of our customers,” Loring said. “We’re not a supermarket-type store with a gazillion-item inventory. We want to provide just a few necessary items, products we believe in that are worth their price. We’ll add a few items as we go, if people request them, but we want to stay small and responsive to our customers. That’s who we’re here for.”

For more information, call (561) 633-6003 or visit www.thebritishfeed company.com.

manly world of the movie hero. Willis, of course, is the master of these one-liners and does them well, even though he’s done the same part a dozen times. Not a lot is demanded of the actors, and they manage not to mangle the dialogue. There is a funny bit when Palicki pretends to be one of the gorgeous Fox reporters, and the president, looking her over (while she gets a bit of his DNA), declares her figure “fair and balanced.”

Many critics hate the tie-in between a toymaker’s product and movie characters, partly because they feel it is polluting and partly because the movie is more than a tiny bit obvious. They seem to feel that the enjoyment factor by the audience is not as important as the chance to make some really great wisecracks about the film.

What you should know is that it is an entertaining movie. It is far from great; it would probably barely make it to any threshold of a “pretty good” judgment. But in the season where studios release only their second-line blockbuster films, it is not bad. Think of it as a preview for the really big movies coming in only about a month.

Guests enjoy the grand opening celebration last Friday evening.

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Air Atlantic’s Michael Petrone, Steve Petrone, Sarah Petrone and Michael Petrone Jr. PHOTO BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER

Air Atlantic Offers The Latest In AC Technology

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report A great air-conditioning system not only keeps your home or business cool and properly ventilated, but also keeps out harmful particles that irritate allergies.

Air Atlantic Air Conditioning, a familyowned and operated business, has been providing quality air-conditioning installation, service and repairs since 1977.

“My father started the company, and before he passed, he had one of the oldest AC licenses in the western communities,” co-owner Michael Petrone said. “He had one of the first AC companies out here and was like a pioneer. He was with us up to about three years ago.”

Michael, along with his son Michael Jr. and brother Steve, have continued to carry forward the family legacy.

Air Atlantic specializes in residential homes and installs new AC units for existing homes and new construction. “We were in Wellington doing the new homes when they first started building them,” Steve said.

Michael even recalls when Wellington was mostly farmland. “I remember riding my bike back by the Aero Club,” he recalled.

Over the past 30 years, AC units have gone through tremendous improvements. Many of the units do more than just blow out cool air; they’re a hybrid of air conditioners and air purifiers.

“The new air purification systems with UV lights have been going over pretty well,” Michael Jr. said. “What this does is cleanse the air of any bad toxins and allergens like mold and dust.”

This is better for people’s health, he explained. “Especially in Florida, where we have high humidity, the air can get saturated with allergens,” Michael Jr. said. “Many people notice improvements in their health because of these air purification systems.”

The Petrones advise their clients who have older units to replace them as soon as possible, in order to experience the multitude of benefits newer AC units provide.

“The units now are lasting longer, like about eight to 15 years in the South Florida environment, and they break less often,” Michael said.

Older AC units are also more expensive and less energy-efficient. “It’s amazing how much money you can save by upgrading your unit,” Michael said. “People call us back to say they’ve saved over $100 on their electric bill.”

Air Atlantic makes the process of buying or replacing an AC unit as easy as possible.

“We supply everything,” Michael said. “It’s a one-call operation, where we supply them with the right product for their home, install it and service it.”

Air Atlantic keeps current with the latest in AC unit products to ensure that clients are getting the best available service.

Specifically, Air Atlantic offers products such as the new Wi-Fi thermostats, which people can use to control the temperature from their phone or computer; purification systems installed in the AC unit that cleans the entire house; and all name-brand AC unit models, but preferably Rheem.

“It’s one of our top brands and sellers, but we do carry everything good that’s out there,” Michael Jr. said.

For clients who need their AC units serviced, Air Atlantic can set up regular service dates.

“We recommend our clients get their air conditioners serviced twice a year,” Michael said. “Some of the newer air conditioners, in the warranty information section, it says you have to have them serviced a certain amount of times a year in order to keep the warranty.“ For more information, call Air Atlantic at (561) 793-0450.

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The Wellington Chamber Welcomes Glamorous Nail Spa Glamorous Nail Spa, located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 2, in the original Wellington Mall, was recently welcomed as a new member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

The business opened its doors in October 2012. The emphasis at this salon is to keep everything sterile and sanitary, and the spa is monitored closely by one of the owners, who is a pharmacist.

Thanh and Natalie Vo are the active owners of the salon. They are also husband and wife. Thanh was born in Vietnam. He and his family moved to Philadelphia when he was

nine years old. He went to school in Philadelphia, later studying at Temple University. After two years there, he entered graduate school at the Albany College of Pharmacy, where he earned his pharmacy degree.

After graduation, Thanh went to work in Syracuse as a pharmacist.

When he went back home to visit Philadelphia, he met Natalie, who was there on vacation. Natalie lived in Wellington, and it didn’t take long for Thanh to visit her here. They ended up getting engaged and have been married for two years.

Natalie was born in Vietnam and left there when she was 14 years old

(Left to right) Bob Salerno, Mark "Boz" Bozicevic, Natalie Vo, De Le, Laura Huer ta, Carmine Marino and Denise Carpenter.

to live and study accounting in Seattle. She then moved to Wellington and stayed with relatives. She enrolled at Palm Beach State College to continue her studies. She also helped out part time at nail salons in order to understand the operations better and to help improve her English language skills. She got her work permit and became a nail tech while still completing accounting school. The Vos took over an existing nail salon as their new business.

“We had a vision that we wanted to provide all the nail spa services that are available to our clients, such as manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, all the services that we can do in a nail spa,” Thanh said. “We also wanted to have a place where people feel comfortable.”

He also put a focus on cleanliness. “Coming from my background in the healthcare industry, I like to bring that to the nail salon,” he said.

“All of our equipment goes through the autoclave. Everything is sterilized for each new client.”

The autoclave is a heat treatment system used to ensure all instruments at the salon are sterile and clean. In addition, pedicure chairs at the spa have disposable plastic liners. “Cleanliness is very important to us.” Thanh added.

Glamorous Nail Spa hires highly trained nail technicians who are licensed and experienced. The spa is also active in the community. They offer schools gift certificates to be used as prizes. This is popular at prom time. They also offer certificates to younger students, since

they have kids’ pedicure chairs and cater to young clients as well.

For more information about Glamorous Nail Spa, call (561) 422-8882.

For information about area businesses, call the Wellington Chamber at (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

Manna Pro’s Renew Gold Available In Wellington Manna Pro Products, a recognized leader in the fields of animal health and nutrition, recently announced that the company’s latest product, Renew Gold, is available in Wellington.

Renew Gold is a next-generation equine supplement consisting of a unique formulation of energy-dense, low-starch, premium-quality ingredients. The goal of the product is to limit or eliminate the use of highstarch ingredients in the overall feeding program. It accomplishes this by combining high-fat stabilized rice bran, CoolStance coconut meal and flax, providing an innovative, efficient formulation that is lower in starch than grains or sweet feed.

The unique combination of protein and fat sources and other pre-

mium quality ingredients allows Renew Gold to provide concentrated nutritional support for horses of all types and uses. The product is also calcium/phosphorus balanced so it can be fed with any type of hay. The product is now available at Grand Prix Feed & Supplies and Wellington’s Edge Feed & Supply.

Manna Pro Products LLC produces animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of animals.

Its largest group of products is associated with horses, but the company also produces feed for poultry, goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs and companion animals. The company’s flagship product — Calf-Manna — has been a staple of animal owners for more than 80 years. For more info., visit www.mannapro.com.

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$30,000 Donation From AmTrust Bank AmTrust Bank, a division of New York Community Bank, presented a $30,000 cash award to the Housing Partnership and the Parent-Child Center, nonprofit members of the Community Partnership Group (CPG), in a check presentation Wednesday, March 20 in Riviera Beach.

The contributions mark a commitment of AmTrust Bank to support the housing and children’s mental health services of CPG, which offers

nearly 50 programs throughout Palm Beach County to meet the social and economic needs of at-risk children and families.

“We are a hands-on bank, extremely committed to service in the communities where we have a presence. Not only do we hope to see families thrive with their savings and investments, we want to be part of a greater quality of life for all people,” Regional Executive Brian Lynott said. “We learned of the impact the

(Left to right) AmTrust Bank Assistant Vice President Andrea Kalina, Community Partnership Group Director of Development Laura Morse, Community Partner ship Group CEO Patrick McNamara and AmTrust Bank Regional Executive Brian Lynott.

Community Partnership Group was making in creating a difference in the lives of the local community, and we wanted to partner with them.”

CPG’s President & CEO Patrick McNamara welcomed AmTrust Bank as a key investor in changing the odds for at-risk families. Early childhood and home stability are a focus of CPG’s efforts to improve life in threatened areas of the county.

AmTrust Bank is a member of the NYCB family of banks and a division of New York Community Bank.

The AmTrust Bank division has had a presence in Florida for over 20 years. For more info., visit www. amtrust.com or call (877) 786-6560.

Join the Community Partnership Group cause. The Partners in Compassion monthly giving program is currently underway and accepting contributions. To donate, visit www. gocpg.org or call 561-841-3500, ext.

1081. Follow the group on Facebook and Twitter.

The Community Partnership Group manages the Housing Partnership and the Parent-Child Center, nonprofit organizations serving Palm Beach County for over 30 years.

For questions, information and donor opportunities, e-mail lmorse@ gocpg.org, call (561) 841-3500 or visit www.gocpg.org.

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Delgado New President Of Hispanic Bar Association Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC attorney Luis J. Delgado has been inducted as president of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association. Elected by his peers, Delgado will serve a one-year term and will work closely with his fellow officers and board of directors, as well as arranging monthly programming, social events and community service.

Judge Ronald Alvarez of 15th Judicial Circuit swore in the nine board members and four officers at an event held at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in downtown West Palm Beach.

The Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association understands the Spanish speaking populations’ struggles and seeks to provide pro bono efforts to those in need, and seek to help those individuals that lack representation in the judicial process due to language barriers.

Delgado’s law practice focuses on the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, premises liability and products liability. Prior to joining LLL&S, he served as a prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office.

Delgado is a graduate of the Uni-

Managing Partner Gary Lesser with attorney Lou Delgado. versity of Florida, where he simultaneously earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science.

Delgado is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. During his first year at the University of Florida’s College of Law, Delgado was activated for service and deployed with the 4th ANGLICO (Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company) to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was honorably discharged after reaching the rank of sergeant.

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is the third-oldest law firm in Palm Beach County. For more information, call Gary Lesser at (561) 6552028 or visit www.lesserlawfirm.com.

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The Armory Art Center is excited to bring a series of theme-based sessions to elementary school through high school children for this year’s summer camp. Experienced instructors have developed projects relating to the themes of each week. Activities are age-appropriate and focus on a child’s artistic and creative development. Students age 4.5 to 7 years old will rotate among several studio areas daily in ceramic sculpture, dra wing, painting and other creativ e mediums. Teen workshops include wheel throwing, photography, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media, fashion illustration, printmaking, papermaking, glass fusing, collage and more. All art materials are included in the cost of tuition. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave., West P alm Beach. For more info., visit www.armoryar t.org or call (561) 832-1776.

Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to Breakers West for Summer Sports Camp 2013. Campers will enjoy instruction in golf, tennis, swimming, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. Other activities include basketball, zumba and much more. There will be weekly entertainment with McCarthy’s Wildlife, waterslides, magicians, plus many other exciting activities. The camp runs June 10 through Aug. 16 (excluding July 1-5), Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents are invited every Friday to join campers for a special barbeque lunch.

Sessions are $300 per camper per week, plus a one-time registration fee of $50, which includes a camp essentials bag. Discounts are offered to families registering multiple children or for multiple sessions. Af ter-care is also available. To register, call (561) 653-6330.

Camp Cambridge, serving age two through second grade, combines academic excellence, summertime fun and a safe environment to create an unforgettable summer experience. Theme-based curriculum and in-house field trips complement the concepts explored by all. There are nine weeks of camp offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. Activities include swimming, art, math, computers, sports, science and cooking. A certified swim instructor provides instruction to children ages three and up, Mommy & Me classes, private/group lessons and team swim programs. Bilingual classes, kindergarten readiness and enrichment classes are available as well. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com.

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several dance classes a day including hip-hop, ballet, tap and more. Additional activities include arts & crafts, story time for younger campers, a pizza party and weekly dance showcase for the older campers. This summer, Movement Ar ts will also be offering an art camps. Artists will take classes in drawing and painting. The facility is locat ed at 1241 N. State Road 7, Suite 11. For more information, visit www.movementar tsdanceacademy.com or call (561) 792-9757.

At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp , children will enjoy field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, sk ating, South Florida Science Museum, movies and picnics. Tuition includes camera surveillance, creative curriculum, computers and all meals. Registration is now being accepted.

Registration is free for new customers only. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com.

Tak e the stage this summer at the Plaza Theatre’s Performing Arts Conservator y Broadway at the Plaza Camp. Campers will spend the day working on fully staged Broadway musicals, as well as receive group and private instruction from working professionals in auditioning, monologues, improvisation, dance and voice. There will also be guest appearances from Broadway performers, casting directors and agents. Session one is for elementary and middle school students and runs June 10 through June 28 Campers will perform Broadway musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Session two is for middle and high school students, and runs July 1 to July 19. Camp tuition is $200 per week, and before and after care is available. For more information, call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

Royal Palm Covenant Tutoring Summer Camp 20 13 is offered to children ages 5 t o 14. Camper s will enjoy field trips to Lion Country Safari, museums, parks, bowling, movies, the zoo and activities such as sports, arts & crafts, cooking and more. The camp runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 10 to Aug. 9. Open enrollment for the camp is going on now. A one-time registration fee of $25 per child includes a T-Shirt. The camp is located at 660 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Call (561) 793-1077 to register.

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages seven 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 your child will receive 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 hor se 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.casperey stables.com.

The School of Rock of the Palm Beaches offers private, individual lessons on guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and horns combined with weekly group band rehearsals leading to live concert performances. Past venues have included the Lake Worth Playhouse and BB Kings. “Boy, I wish they had this when I was a kid,” exclaim visitors as they walk the halls. The School of Rock offers comprehensive summer camp experiences appealing to all ages and skill levels. At the end of the week, campers perform a live rock show for parents and friends. Reserve your spot today at one of two locations: North Palm Beach (11650 U.S. Hwy. 1) or South Palm Beach (7743 S. Militar y Trail).

For more information, call Mary Mandel at (561) 420-5652.

ELEV|8 Sports Institute Baseball Camps is the most comprehensive instructional baseball program available for campers ages 5-18. During the week-long camps, players will go through classes in hitting, bunting, defensive techniques, infield and outfield, pitching, catching and numerous other professional baseball drills. Special technique sessions included are sliding, base-running, rundowns, throwing mechanics and proper stretching and arm exercises. Rookie Ball (ages 5–7) is $225 per week and Training Cam p (ages 7-18) is $295 per week . Advanced training is available for middle schoolers and high schoolers (call for pricing). The camp has locations in Delray Beach and Coral Springs. To learn more, call (561) 265-0280, e-mail camp@elev8si.com or visit www.elev8spor ts institute.com.

If y our child is between 2 and 6 years old, “Summer of Fun” Enrichment Camp at Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool is the place to be! Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include: arts & crafts, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and the school’s state-of-the-art playground. They’re sure t o love the weekly entertainment, including High-Touch High-Tech, storytellers and animal shows, provided in a loving and nurturing environment. The program runs for eight weeks, full time and part time. Temple Beth Torah is also now enrolling for preschool 2013-14.

For more info., call Sandy at (561) 793-2649 or psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

This summer, get your kids of f the couch and into the exciting game of paintball with Hot Shots Paintball. This extreme sport promotes athleticism, teamwork, quick decision making, and most importantly safety. Hot Shots offers three types of camps: Play, Beginners and Advanced. Play weeks are just for fun and will get kids involved in different types of paintball games on Hot Shots’ nine unique action courses. This camp is a good place to start for new and inexperienced players to get a taste of the game. For novice players looking to learn the basics, Beginners camp will teach them the fundamentals of a well-rounded paintball player. More serious players will enjoy weeks of Advanced camp. Here players will hone their skills as they learn to compete in tournament-style games and exercises, bringing their game to a new competitive level. No matter which camp you choose, your kids are sure to have a great time making new friends and learning to play this intense, extreme spor t. For more info., call (561) 798-4717 or visit www.hotshotsflorida.com.

The Lab/High Touch High Tech brings science to life with hands-on experiments pro vided by High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 18 years. Each day will be a ne w adventure, from interacting with real lab critters to launching rockets and panning for gems. Conveniently located off State Road 7 and Lantana Road, this unique facility offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities and more. The Lab taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world. Children can expect to have fun while they make slime, erupt volcanoes, make ice cream, make tie dye t-shirts and more. Call (561) 444-3978 or visit www.thelabforkids.com for info.

The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-scale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Annie Jr. June 10 t o 29 and Guys and Dolls Jr. from July 15 to Aug. 3. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production.

Campers 12 and older will also have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related educational opportunities. Camp opportunities include a three-week camp and a one week-camp, and range in price from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The Learning Foundation of Florida’s (TLFF) Academic Summer School/Camp 2013 has several options available to assist the diverse needs of community students. The program begins June 18 runs through Aug. 8 and allows for attendance flexibility in scheduling. TLFF’s K-8 summer program focuses on individualized academic remediation using weekly themes and a variety of teaching strat egies. Middle school students can take FLVS courses for promo tion to the next grade le vel.

There are two sessions available: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. TLFF’s high school summer program allows students to accelerate and/or redo classes for higher grades.

The session is open on Tuesdays thr ough Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Debra Thornby at (561) 795-6866.

Mo vement Ar ts Dance Academy is of fering a v ariety of cam ps this summer. Each w eekly dance camp has an exciting theme that is age-appropriate and fun. Dancers age 3 to 12 will participate in

Tiny Tikes Preschool Camp is geared towar d the elementary-age camper. Daily activities are sure to keep the camper s happy, busy and engaged. Trips include bowling, skating and weekly movies, as well as special trips to the zoo, the science museum and more. Tiny Tikes has three conveniently located centers, which are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities occur throughout the day, both at the center and out on the bus. Meals are included. Call (561) 790-1780 no w to reserve your space or visit Tiny Tikes Academy at 16245 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee.

Vantage Pointe Dance Studios is proud to announce its 2013 summer camp schedule. The camps are designed to give young dancers an introduction to several dance styles in a fun-filled, exciting environment. Camps offer intro dance classes in jazz, hip-hop and acro, as well as many hands-on crafts and games to fill the days with fun. The camps will also be offering a showcase on the last day of each camp week where parents may come and enjoy as campers display the week’s activities.

Each week has a theme, and the crafts and showcase are based around this theme. Vantage Pointe Dance Studios is located at State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road in the Marketplace at Wycliffe shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 965-9898 or visit www.vpdancestudios.com.

Villari’s of Wellington is offering two two-week summer camp sessions June 10 to 21 and June 24 to July 5. Due to the rising demand for summer camps in the western communities, book your spot early. The price is as low as $24 per day, and includes arts and crafts, derby building, martial arts and much more. To sign up, call (561) 792-1100 or visit www.villarisofwellington.com.

Wellington Children’s Theater Camp invites campers to join them for Summer Musical Theater Camp. Classes are offered in acting, voice, specialized dance, script writing, audition techniques, music theory, and much more. Campers will create their own props and backdrops. A revolving schedule has visiting guest artists leading special workshops daily. Campers will rehearse and perform a fully staged Broadway musical production at the conclusion of camp. The program is open to ages 7 to 16. Rehearsals and classes meet at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall at Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellingt on Trace in the hear t of Wellingt on. For info., call (561) 2231928, e-mail karen@wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.

Are you looking for a convenient and fun place to send your kids this summer? Look no further than Camp Eagle at Wellington Christian School. They offer an exciting 9-week program for children ages 3-12, which includes VPK, local field trips for older campers, on-campus sports and group building activities, daily devo tions, silly songs, crazy competitions and much more. You can choose one of the themed weeks or come all summer long. For more information, call (561) 793-1017.

Located on the beautiful cam pus of the Florida Institute of Technology, Wellspring Weight Loss Camp is the only scientifically based summer fitness and weight loss camp in Florida. Wellspring Florida campers enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities including kayaking, surfing, scavenger hunts, dodge ball, planned trips to Disney World and Universal Studios and much more.

With extensive athletic facilities, two outdoor swimming pools and the 30-acre Botanical Gardens, the Wellspring Florida campus is an ideal setting for a summer of fun and sun for boys and girls ages 10 to 18. For more information, visit www.wellspringcamps.com or call (866) 364-0808.

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Jove Comedy Experience At Atlantic Arts Theater April 6

Frank Licari and Jesse Furman of the Jove Comedy Experience.

The Jove Comedy Experience will perform Death, Taxes & Other Funny Things on Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. at the Atlantic Arts Theater in Jupiter. The show is a blend of improvised, sketch and musical comedy with audience participation.

The Jove Comedy Experience is one of South Florida’s longest-running improv and sketch comedy troupes with over 65 original theatrical productions to their name. They have performed all over South Florida from high-end corporate events for companies such as Bass Pro Shops, PGA National and Martin Memorial Medical Center to opening up for famed improv troupes the Groundlings and Upright Citizen’s Brigade.

Members of the troupe have been featured in statewide commercials

for national food chains, appeared on network television shows, performed on and off Broadway and have been seen in the national and local theater scene for the past 22 years.

In 2009, Jove Comedy Experience was awarded best in show and top prize at the Addy Awards for seven commercials. New Times has called them “the A-Team of comedy” and the Stuart News touted them as “the funniest guys you’ve never heard of!”

If laughter truly is the best medicine, then the Jove Comedy Experience has been curing what ails South Florida for the past seven-plus years.

Formed in the fall of 2004, the Jove Comedy Experience has been spreading the comedic gospel from

charity events to sold-out shows at the Atlantic Theater, forming what could be called the most unique comedy experience in South Florida.

Shows offer audiences written sketch comedy similar to what you might find on Saturday Night Live, to live audience participation where cast members get suggestions from the audience and create a comedic suggestion from one word, similar to Whose Line Is it Anyway? Shows also include song parodies and video sketches, offering a unique blend of high-energy entertainment.

Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased by calling the Atlantic Theater Box Office at (561) 5754942 or by visiting www.theatlantic theater.com. The Atlantic Arts Theater is located at 6743 W. Indiantown Road in Jupiter.

Jewelry Designer Judith Murat To Celebrate Book Debut Acclaimed local jewelry designer Judith Murat will celebrate the release of her first book, Judy’s Journey into the Land of Murat, by hosting a champagne reception at A.R.T (249 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.

Murat, along with her co-author Charles Castor, will welcome friends and fans of her jewelry line, House of Murat, for a sneak-peak of the gold-leafed, hard copy edition of the whimsical adventure story.

The Palm Beach resident will also be on hand to sign books during the three-day trunk sale at the unique jewelry and art boutique, with 15 percent of proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

The colorful fable follows “Judy” on her magical journey across the stars, sea and shore with pieces from the House of Murat collection, including regal gold and diamond seahorses, bejeweled mermaids, pearleating alligators and coconut-wield-

ing monkeys, coming to life to help the heroin find the secret of true happiness.

Judy’s Journey into the Land of Murat is available for $65 at independent retailers including the Classic Bookstore, Main Street News, Barzina and the Palm Beach Bookstore, in addition to Amazon.com.

House of Murat designs have been adorned by a slew of celebrities, including Anne Hathaway, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Lopez, and signature pieces from this current collection will be available at the event.

Also found at A.R.T. is a series of exhibitions throughout the season of artists’ work curated by Jane Holzer and has included works of Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Marc Quinn and sculptor Claude Lalanne.

Throughout the year, A.R.T. hosts designer trunk shows, in-store shopping events and private parties benefitting local charities.

For more information on Judith Murat, visit www.judithmurat.com.

(Above) The cover of the new book Judy’s Journey into the Land of Murat. (Right) Acclaimed jewelry designer and Palm Beach resident Judith Murat.

The Phantom Recommends P.B. International Film Festival Cannes, Venice and Sundance are the best-known film festivals, but the popular Palm Beach International Film Festival is one of the top 25 in the world — and you can find it right here in your own back yard!

So, if you love going to the movies, then the annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will be one of the best movie experiences of your life.

Through the festival, you can become part of the movie-making experience. You will meet actors, directors and producers. You will be part of an interactive private film

screening and rate each movie and short film to select the winners of this year’s festival. It is truly unique, and the end result is a whole new appreciation of the movie industry.

I look forward to this fun-filled event, from the opening night film and party at the Muvico Parisian at CityPlace on Thursday, April 4 to the “It’s a Wrap” closing awards party at Frank Theaters CineBowl & Grille in Delray Beach on April 11 — and all of the 120 films in between.

For further information, visit www.pbifilmfest.org.

Joe Nasuti, the Phantom, is a featured writer for the Town-Crier, Forever Young and www.yournews.com. Comments & recommendations are welcome at thephantomdiners@aol.com.

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Wellington High School Grad Making An Impact At FAU

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report These days, baseball standout Mitch Morales has made his transition to college baseball as a Florida Atlantic University Owl. On Saturday, March 30, Morales helped his team defeat South Alabama 7-6 before a home crowd. The Owls scored five unanswered runs late in the game to edge out the Jaguars.

The Wellington High School graduate was a Palm Beach County all-area first team select. Morales, now a sophomore with the Owls (189), is the starting shortstop and is making an impact for his team this season. He earned the spot early last season as a freshman. Morales has started in all 27 games this season and is sporting one of the team’s best batting averages at .348.

Morales chose Florida Atlantic University (Division I, Sunbelt Conference) over several other schools.

“I loved everything about it, and the coach told me I would be given every opportunity to play — I just had to go out and prove it,” he said.

His parents were at the field last Saturday to see him play against South Alabama. “I’m very close to my family, and another reason I chose to play here was so they could always see me play,” he said. “I love being that close to home.”

Morales noted that baseball runs in the family. His father has an extensive baseball résumé as a player, scout and former coach at Palm Beach State College. Morales also has a younger brother who plays at Wellington High School on the varsity team as a sophomore.

Owls head coach John McCormack spoke highly of Morales after their come-from-behind victory over the Jaguars. “He has been fantastic for us this season,” the coach said, “not only defensively, but he has been very clutch offensively.”

Morales said that collegiate baseball is more demanding than at the high school level. He compared it to having a job, but welcomed the challenge. “If you want to stay success-

ful, you have to put in the extra hours,” he said.

The communication turned criminal justice major emphasized his desire to win the College World Series as a short-time goal. His long-term goal is to continue his involvement in baseball both as a player, and possibly a coach.

To follow Mitch Morales and the FAU Owls, visit www.fausports. com.

(Above) Mitch Morales, at bat, strikes a line-drive into center field.

(Below) Morales slides into home plate to add a run during the Owls’ come-from-behind victory over South Alabama.

Shortstop Mitch Morales catches a fly ball early in the game against South Alabama.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

MARK WONDERLY HUNTER/JUMPER SERIES AT BRANDON CENTER

The Mark Wonderly Hunter/Jumper Series was held Saturday, March 30 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Competitors were able to take their horses over several different heights, with ribbons awarded to the best in each class. For more information about upcoming shows, visit www.ahsajudge.com.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Eve Glasser and Prince of Hearts take the hay bale jump.

Ella Bostwick and her pony Oliver on the course.

Brooke Valenzano and Rumour Has It head over a jump.

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Cats Of Wellington Gymnasts Shine At Tampa Competition The Cats of Wellington competitive gymnastics team competed in the 2013 Gasparilla Classic held March 2-3 in Tampa.

In Level 2, Sophia Roberts placed first all-around in her age group with a 37.675, including a first-place finish on vault with a 9.7, and scores of 9.4 on bars, 9.2 on beam and 9.375 on floor. Keelin Coleman was awarded scores of 9.425 on vault, 9.525 on bars, 9 on beam and 9.325 on floor.

Aliyah Perez received scores of 9.375 on vault, 9.55 on bars (first place) and 9.125 on floor. Ava Delafe earned a 9.45 on vault. Alyssa Santoro was awarded a 9 on vault, 9 on bars and 9.025 on floor. Guilbrhea Pacheco, competing in her first meet, received a 9 on floor. Kyleigh Gardner earned a 9.1 on vault and a 9.2 on bars. Juliana Lettera, also competing in her first meet, was awarded a 9.1 on vault. The Level 2 girls finished third in the team standings.

In Level 3, Zoe Kyrkostas placed first all-around in her age group with a 38.2, including first place on vault with a 9.725, first place on bars with a 9.7, first place on floor with a 9.65 and a score of 9.125 on beam. Kayla Levins received a first place on vault with a 9.45, and scores of 9.475 on bars, 9.225 on beam and 9.475 on floor. Angelina Apicella was award-

ed a first place on floor with a 9.5, and scores of 9.3 on vault, 9.425 on bars and 9.125 on beam. Arianna Nettles earned 9.05 on vault, 9.125 on bars and 9.15 on floor. Sophia Rodriguez scored a 9.3 on vault and 9.075 on floor. Karlie Navor earned an 8.775 on floor. Hailey Gruber was awarded an 8.775 on vault. Nicole Campos received a 9.05 on vault.

Katie Lettera scored an 8.775 on bars. Sophia LaCosta earned a 9.1 on vault. The Level 3 girls finished second in the team standings.

In Level 4, Allison Bunchuk placed first all-around in her age group with a 36.675, including a first place on floor with a 9.475, and scores of 8.85 on vault, 9.3 on bars and 9.05 on beam. Faith Campagnuolo finished first all-around in her age group with a 36.125, including a first place on floor with a 9.325, and scores of 9.2 on vault, 8.5 on bars and 9.1 on beam. Alexis Merritt received scores of 9.15 on vault, 9.175 on bars (first place) and 9.225 on floor. Hannah Hutchins earned scores of 8.8 on vault and 8.9 on bars. The Level 4 girls finished first in the team standings.

In Level 5, Arabella Campbell earned first place on both vault (8.75) and bars (8.75), and received an 8.95 on floor. Samantha Baez was award-

The Cats of Wellington gymnasts with their latest trophies. ed an 8.85 on beam and 8.5 on floor.

Brienna McCaffrey scored an 8.55 on floor and an 8.25 on beam. Bianca Sileo earned an 8.45 on floor and 8.05 on beam. The level 5 girls finished second in the team standings.

In Level 7, Michela Arbocco

earned an 8.675 on vault, 8.1 on bars, 8.325 on beam and an 8.5 on floor.

Elia Aird was awarded an 8.65 on vault, 8.125 on beam and an 8.425 on floor. In the Prep Opt. session, Isabella Padilla earned scores of 8.5 on vault, 8 on bars, 9.05 on beam

and 9 on floor. Alexia Moraes was awarded an 8.55 on vault and beam and an 8.3 on floor.

The Cats of Wellington competitive gymnastics team is coached by Margarita Martinez, Felipe Restrepo and John Levy.

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HALEY AND TARA LARSON EXCEL IN LACROSSE

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Class April 13 In Wellington

Wellington has partnered with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer residents a certified boating safety class Saturday, April 13 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

The Coast Guard will conduct the class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break for lunch. This course is designed for individuals 17 and older and will teach how to safely operate a boat, along with local laws and regulations. Participants will receive a certification at the conclusion of the course.

No payment is necessary to register; just bring it with you on the day of the class. The cost is $35 per person and there is a multi-family discount. To register for the boating safety class, call (561) 791-4082.

For more information on boating Seminole Ridge High School graduate Haley Larson is excelling both on and off the lacrosse pitch at Emmanual College in Franklin Springs, Ga. Larson, who plays in the attack position, was the first student from the school to receive a lacrosse scholarship. She was named captain and leads her team in scoring. She has also excelled academically, making the dean’s list in her first semester. “It is such an awesome experience to play a sport at the collegiate level,” Larson said. Her sister, Tara, also plays lacrosse and currently leads the SRHS girls lacrosse team in goals. Tara hopes to follow in her sister’s footsteps and dreams of playing lacrosse at the University of Florida.

and water safety, call the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (561) 818-7905.

Additionally, free vessel safety checks will be offered Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

The courtesy vessel safety check (VSC) is performed at your boat by a certified vessel examiner, and usually takes up to 30 minutes depending upon the size of your boat. Boats that pass the examination are awarded a distinctive VSC decal that alerts the Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol, Fish & Wildlife and other law-enforcement agencies that your boat was found to be in full compliance with all federal and state boating laws.

Passing the exam will give you the peace of mind that your boat meets

Register For Wellington Kids Triathlon Calling all young athletes: get ready to swim, bike and run in the second annual Wellington Kids Triathlon. This exciting and challenging endurance event will take place Sunday, April 28, beginning at the Wellington Aquatics Complex, locat-

ed at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

The triathlon is limited to children born between 1999 and 2009. Participants must register online at www. active.com by Monday, April 22. No race day registrations will be accepted.

minimum safety standards and that in an emergency, you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help.

Having your boat examined can help you avoid substantial fines should you ever be boarded by law enforcement and found to be in violation, and your insurance rates may be lowered (check with your agent).

Call (561) 791-4082 to reserve your spot for the exam.

Acreage Steelers Signups In April And May The Acreage Pop Warner Steelers will host signups for football and cheerleading for ages 5 to 15 on Saturdays in April and May from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. atAcreage Community Park.

Look for the Acreage Pop Warner Steelers banner.

Sibling discounts are offered.

Online registration is also available.

League boundaries have expanded to include parts of Wellington west of Big Blue Trace.

For more information, visit www. acreagepopwarnerfootball.com.

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Saturday, April 6 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Wellington High School Band will host a “Suds and Sweets” car wash, dog wash and bake sale Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). For more info., call Lois Spatz at (561) 797-1056.

• Acreage Tackle Football League registration for ages 5 to 17 will be held ever y Saturday in April from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 180th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreage youthfootball.com or call (561) 972-8386.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Play Ball!” for ages 5 and up Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. Have fun with all things sports in stories, songs and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!” on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Explore environmentally friendly cleaning options at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Acoustic Java Jam” for adults Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present “A Touch of Broadway” on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Three local high schools will bring a mix of music and dancing to the stage.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, April 7 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 7. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Iron Lion Fitness (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 160, Wellington) will host its annual Ryde for Autism, a charity event featuring food, drinks, music and cycling, on Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 per Ryde to benefit the Palm Beach School for Autism. For more info., call Gen Lane at (561) 312-9573 or visit www.ironlionfit.com.

• Hugs and Kisses and TJ Maxx will host a Fashion Fundraiser at 2 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Weyenberg Hall to help cancer patients in need. Call (561) 819-9471 or visit www.hugsandkissesinc.org for info.

Monday, April 8 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Scholarship Luncheon featuring Superintendent E. Wayne Gent on Monday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Contact Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.

• Morselife will host a book review of War Brides by Helen Bryan on Monday, April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). A light lunch will be provided. To pre-register, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Meatless Monday Sampling” every Monday in April from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint by at least 8 pounds at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Bring in the Clowns” for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. Clown around with songs, stories and games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pocket Full of Poetry” for ages 7 and up on Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month and bring a favorite poem to share. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Book Discussion: The Book Thief” for adults Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Join a lively book discussion of Markus Zusak’s book in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 7930884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.

• The Women of Note a cappella chorus will host an open dress rehearsal Monday, April 8 at 8 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington in preparation for regional competition. Visit www.womenofnote. com or call (877) 966-7464 for more info.

Tuesday, April 9 • Futurity First will present a seminar titled See CALENDAR, page 43

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Tuesdays Gaming” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for fun, food and games.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Attorney Matthew Vanden Bosch will explain the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act at the next meeting of the mid-county chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans on Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive). There is no charge. Call (561) 793-9677 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, April 9, 16 and 23 at 5 p.m. Learn introductory stitches or bring current projects.

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

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, April 10 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “American Girl: Josefina” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m.

Celebrate American Girl Josefina with games and crafts related to New Mexico in 1824.

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. This month’s activity will be shaving cream art using food dye. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesdays, April 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.

Thursday, April 11 • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

Drive) will host Pajama Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies, bring your teddy bear and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Anime Origins” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a Japanese snack, check out the latest anime and learn about the culture that inspired it.

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

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking: Food of the Earth” on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Stop by the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, April 12 • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Stories in the Garden: Bees” on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. This free program is targeted for children ages 2 to 6 and includes interactive stories and songs followed by an activity in the garden. For info., call (561) 233-1757.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Grapes, Grains and Gastronomy!” every Friday evening in April from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by the Specialty Department to experience exquisite wine and beer pairings with artisan cheeses at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Seminole Ridge High School World Languages Department will present its sixth annual Multicultural Night Dinner & Show on Friday, April 12 with dinner at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria and the show at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Pre-event tickets are on sale for $10. E-mail enny.cannestro@palmbeach schools.org for more info.

• Reggae Fest will take place Friday through Sunday, April 12 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Bryant Park on Lake Avenue at the Intracoastal in Lake Worth. For info., contact Nadine Burns at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce at (561) 5374858 or nadine@cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its Jeans & Jewels kickoff party for the International Gay Polo Tournament on Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach Grande Pavilion. For more info., call (561) 715-9262.

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HEALTH & FITNESS SPOTLIGHT

Childhood Obesity A Complex Problem With Many Causes

By Lynette Laufenberg children’s lives toward a more obesogenic enSpecial to the Town-Crier vironment. This refers to an environment that Childhood obesity has become so epidem- promotes gaining weight and one that does ic in this country that kids today risk having not make it conducive to losing weight. For shorter life spans than their parents. If you example: have children, that would certainly get your • Fewer children walk to school. attention, right?

• Greater amounts of homework lead to sedThe American Heart Association reports entary lifestyles. that about one in three American children is • Technology now entices children more overweight or obese. Those statistics have than physical activity. nearly tripled in about 50 years. As a result, • The availability of 24/7 television shows many young children today are plagued with for kids encourages increased sedentary time. risk factors for heart disease, including high • Parents work longer hours, causing kids cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, high trig- to make unhealthful food choices in their ablycerides, raised insulin, physical inactivity sence. and obesity. Many also suffer from low self• Kids increasingly eat heavily processed esteem and depression. foods as a convenience.

No one formula can be applied to overOf course, good eating habits now make weight children. Gaining weight can be envi- for healthy adults later. Parents have a responronmental, emotional, physical or inheritable. sibility to teach children how to live an active Solving the growing problem of childhood and healthy lifestyle. If you yourself are not obesity is a mission that will releading this type of life, how do quire unprecedented levels of coyou expect your children to do it? operation between multiple secWe must be role models and help tors of our communities, includour kids develop healthy habits ing schools, public health agenfor a lifetime. It’s one of the best cies, businesses and families. gifts we could give our children.

What is currently lacking is a Lynette Laufenberg, a certified widespread understanding that personal trainer, is program/fitchildhood obesity is not the sole ness director at Ultima Fitness/ responsibility of the parent — or, Xtreme Tae Kwon Do. Ultima is worse yet, the child — to fix. The located at 12799 W. Forest Hill top cause of childhood obesity Blvd. in Wellington. For more inin our world today is not a change formation, call (561) 795-2823 in gene structure but a shift in our Lynette Laufenberg or visit www.ultimafitness.com.

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