Town-Crier Newspaper July 02, 2010

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT LOCAL CHURCH

Children at Wellington Presbyterian Church set sail on a “High Seas Expedition” during a nautical-themed vacation bible school held the week of June 21-25. Nearly 200 children from kindergarten through fifth grade attended. Shown here, Cathe Smythe and Eden Udell root for the girls team during a bible trivia game, one of the week’s many fun events.

Area High Schools Up As FCAT Scores Are (Finally!) Released

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Local high schools fared well on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) this year.

A database error caused a delay in the release of the scores by Pearson PLC, the state’s Londonbased testing contractor, the state Department of Education said. Typically, scores are released before the end of the school year, but this year’s results were not released until Tuesday, June 29.

The company has a four-year, $254 million contract with the state and could be fined up to $25 million for the delay. Individual test scores are expected to arrive at the district office by July 8 and will then be mailed to parents at the company’s expense.

The state saw an overall boost in writing scores, which have been attributed to changes in prompts and scoring. Before 2010, two raters scored the essays and the scores were averaged, but it was changed to just one rater this year, according to DOE officials. Before, students could receive half of a point, but this year no halfpoint scores were possible. Additionally, this year students in the same grade wrote an essay using the same mode of writing — persuasive, narrative or expos-

itory — compared to previous years in which two modes of writing were used with half the students responding to each one.

Royal Palm Beach High School, which has come under controversy for its declining grades, saw improvement in math, science and writing, and maintained the same level in reading.

Eighty-five percent of 10thgrade students passed the math portion of the test, compared with 78 percent in 2009. Reading scores remained static at 53 percent passing both years, but the mean writing score improved from a 4.0 on a 6.0 scale to a 4.1.

Scores in science, taken by 11th graders, improved from 30 percent of students receiving a score of 3, 4 or 5 in 2009 to 33 percent.

Incoming RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas said that although the scores seemed favorable, it was too early to predict whether the school’s grade would improve as well. “Everything looks good,” he said. “But it’s a little early. The students haven’t gotten their individual scores back yet. There’s a lot more that goes in to grading a school, so we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Scores at Wellington High School remained about the same or slightly lower than in 2009.

Math scores remained the same with 93 percent passing. Reading scores fell slightly, with 77 percent passing this year compared with 79 percent in 2009. The mean writing score also fell from a 4.2 last year to 4.1. However, science scores rose from 53 to 58 percent this year.

Palm Beach Central High School improved its scores in each category. Ninety-two percent of students passed math, compared with 86 percent in 2009. Reading scores rose from 62 to 74 percent, and the mean writing score rose from a 4.0 to a 4.2. Additionally, science scores rose from 45 to 51 percent of students achieving a 3 or better.

Seminole Ridge High School saw elevated scores in all categories except science, in which 46 percent of students achieved a 3 or better, compared with 48 percent in 2009. Ninety-one percent of students passed the math portion of the test compared with 86 percent last year, and reading scores rose from 66 to 72 percent passing. Additionally, the mean score on the writing portion rose from 3.8 to a 4.1.

Students will receive individual scores early this month, with school grades expected this summer.

Mark Pafford Faces Primary Challenge In Bid To Keep Seat

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Freshman State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 88) will face Wellington restaurant owner Ron Miranda in a Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Pafford, who ran unchallenged for his first term, said his campaign will not be much different than what he does normally. “I’m generally out and about as it is,” he told the Town-Crier. “If you’re not spending time with your constituents, there’s no other way to either understand really what the issues are or for them to gain trust that you’re doing the right job.” Some legislators allow their

staffs to handle many of the details, but Pafford said that while he has a strong staff, he remains hands-on. “I’m the one ultimately responsible,” he said. “The role is to be a public servant, and that’s what I really try to do.”

Pafford said he passed two important pieces of legislation during the 2010 session. One was a law that removes the statute of limitations for sex-abuse victims, which allows a child under the age of 16 at the time of the abuse the ability to seek recourse as an adult later in life. “The average predator, by the time he is 70, will have abused over 100 kids,” Pafford said.

The bill was co-sponsored by representatives Adam Fetterman (D-District 81) and Chris Dorworth (R-District 34). Noting that Dorworth is a Republican, Pafford commented, “It shows you can work with people if you have the right attitude.”

The other statute permits the use of special agents by state attorneys to investigate corruption and organized crime. The bill will create better coordination between law enforcement agencies such as the State Attorney’s Office and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

“This is a great little bill,” Paf-

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Tiny Improvement In 2010 Tax Figures

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Local municipalities came out slightly better than anticipated when Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Gary Nikolits released the 2010 taxable value figures on Wednesday, June 30. The numbers for local communities were somewhat better than the taxable value estimates released last month.

Wellington’s real property value was down 12.35 percent from 2009, compared with 13.75 percent predicted in the preliminary estimate released June 1. The total real property value was set at $5.18 billion in the July 2010 tax roll, compared with the June 1 prediction of $5.09 billion.

“That will probably be $90,000 or $100,000 more than we thought it was going to be,” Village Manager Paul Schofield told the TownCrier on Wednesday. “It will be a little bit of an adjustment to the budget, but not much. The budget that we’re proposing is about $75 million, which is down from last year’s $83 million. From last year, we’re still down about 13 percent.

We’re still looking at about $12 million in ad valorem assessments versus $14 million last year.”

Schofield said he anticipates another loss in assessed property value next year, primarily due to a continued loss in commercial property value as a result of more commercial foreclosures.

Royal Palm Beach was down 13.23 percent in the July tax roll,

compared with the 13.68 percent predicted June 1. The total real property value is $1.78 billion, compared to a prediction of $1.77 billion last month.

“It was a little bit positive and a little bit higher than we were originally told, not by much,” Village Manager Ray Liggins said. “The revenue has not been positive the past few years. It’s not positive this year. We again held the line on expenditures.”

The change will not bring major revisions to the budget, Liggins said. “The bottom line is that our revenues are a couple of hundred thousand dollars less than they were the year before,” he said. “Our expenditures are a couple of hundred thousand dollars more. We’re going to make up the difference in reserves. You can’t maintain too many years of going into the reserves, or most people can’t. We’re a little fortunate there that we could, but that would not be our plan.”

Liggins referred to a large reserve the village has from the sale of its water utility to the county. “We still have to look at ways of cutting costs and getting revenues and expenditures in line with each other,” he said.

Loxahatchee Groves’ real property value was down 14.59 percent in the July 1 roll, compared with 14.82 predicted June 1. The total real property value was $188,472,645 in the July 1 announcement, compared to a June 1 prediction of $187,953,233.

Two Dems Battle For Right To Face Rooney

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

County Moves Toward Referendum On Ethics, Inspector

action follows a string of indictments of public officials and business people in recent years for various violations of the public trust.

New Inspector General Sharon Steckler, who began work Monday, was introduced at the meeting. Assistant County Attorney Leonard Berger said the amendment

would lend more permanence to the county office of the inspector general and the commission on ethics than just a county ordinance, which could be undone at will by a future county commission. He pointed out that if the referendum is approved, it can only be withdrawn through a subsequent referendum. “This is serious stuff,” Berger said. Another aspect of the referendum is that it would allow ethics regulations to apply to municipalities wherever a majority of voters approve the referendum.

“That is a step toward a uniform system of ethics that was urged in [last year’s] grand jury report [on

government corruption],” Berger said, pointing out that the amendment was drafted with input from a number of organizations, including the Palm Beach County Ethics Initiative and the Palm Beach County League of Cities. “This will directly impact municipalities. They have played a major role in drafting this.” Berger said the most difficult portion of drafting the amendment was the language on funding, with drafters not wanting to set a formula in the charter that would require a voter referendum to change.

The drafters agreed to language that the inspector general would

be funded at minimum in an amount equal to one-quarter of one percent of the contracts of the county and other governmental entities subject to the authority of the inspector general. The ordinance provides that the minimum one-quarter of one percent can be changed if 75 percent of the covered entities agree that a change in needed. The county commission can veto that decision by a supermajority vote. However, Berger said, no changes can be made that would result in the office not being sufficiently funded.

Vice Chair Karen Marcus said

Wellington Presbyterian ‘Sails The High Seas’ At Vacation Bible School

By Candace Marchsteiner Town-Crier Staff Report

Kids at Wellington Presbyterian Church set sail on a “High Seas Expedition” during a nauticalthemed vacation bible school held the week of June 21-25.

Nearly 200 children from kindergarten through fifth grade explored “the mighty love of God” through daily bible points. Children learned that God’s Word is true, comforting, surprising, lifechanging and for everyone.

A homegrown cast of actors welcomed students daily with an ongoing drama that included shipwrecked sailors and island natives. Classes rotated through activities

such as games, short movies, bible stories, crafts, snacks and group worship time. On Friday, June 25, Children’s Ministry Team Leader Jennie Peters and Pastor Eric Molicki invited parents for lunch to tell them what the kids were learning and to view a video presentation of the week in pictures. “We’re introducing your kids to a relationship with Jesus by teaching them how to communicate with God,” Molicki said.

Wellington Presbyterian holds services every Sunday at 10 a.m. The church is located at 1000 Wellington Trace. For more information, call (561) 793-1000.

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kids who asked Jesus into their hearts.Rachel Cooner, Hailey George and Abby Kaufman.Rebeca Gallegos and Victoria Lemons worship.

Pastor Eric Molicki greets parents Alan and Tammy Fuhrman.

(Front) Children’s Ministry Team Leader Jennie Peters; (back) Joey Johnson, Stephanie Wilson, Britta Smythe, Jessica Pereira, Alissa Johnson and Taylor Smythe.

Four Challengers Face School Board Member Bill Graham

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Karen Brill and Steven Ledewitz of Boynton Beach, and Tom Whatley and John Adams of Lake Worth, have come forward to challenge 25-year Palm Beach County School Board District 3 incumbent Bill Graham.

The District 3 boundary includes much of central Palm Beach County, including eastern areas of Wellington. All five candidates will take part in the Aug. 24 primary election. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to the Nov. 2 general election ballot.

Incumbent Bill Graham, 60, lives in Lake Clarke Shores. He noted that current economic issues are the biggest challenge facing the school board.

“At the top of the mountain here, there is a tremendous financial challenge,” Graham said. “The legislature once again has put together sort of a Band-Aid budget, and the second year of federal stimulus money is included. That, for our district, is going to be about $95 million that will go away after this next fiscal year. We’ll have to work on filling that hole.” Graham said he has seen firsthand the decline in hotel registrations due to the Gulf oil spill — which he said will lead to further cuts in state revenue.

“These sales tax revenues will not come in for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. I wouldn’t be surprised to see us get hit with a midyear budget cut,” he said. “We’re not only going to need a stable budget for the year that starts July 1, we will probably need to be looking for ways to save a dime here and there, because next year will be a lot tougher.”

The school district has been able to avoid layoffs under the board’s current budget plan, Graham noted, although furloughs are planned, as are unpaid days for the

top-echelon administration. This stands in stark contrast to Broward County, which is laying off 1,300 employees this year.

Graham, who teaches business courses at Palm Beach State College, said retaining employees is important because layoffs have reverberations throughout the economy.

“In Florida, the school districts are the biggest employers,” he said. “It becomes a cascading, multiplier effect when a large employer like government lays people off.”

Graham’s second focus is school safety. He said the district has done a lot of training in monitoring cell phone use, anti-bullying and trying to protect students.

“Parents have told me they want their child to get to school safely, learn and get home safely,” he said. He also wants to retain the arts in the curriculum. “I grew up in this county and started playing clarinet in fifth grade, so I’m a big arts advocate,” he said. “I really think the solution to the frustration and aggravation over this past year’s curriculum is to have a major focus on the arts.”

While the legislature is focusing on the core subjects, Graham

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County Moratorium On Mining Proceeds

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

The Palm Beach County Commission agreed last week to hold a hearing on the first reading of a mining moratorium Thursday, July 22.

The moratorium, adopted with a caveat that the state has ultimate control over mining, would affect only future mining applications and not affect operations underway, such as at Palm Beach Aggregates west of Loxahatchee, according to a staff report.

“It is very clear to me that if we tried to do radical stuff, the legislature would take that power away from us,” said County Commissioner Jeff Koons at the commission’s planning and zoning meeting Thursday, June 24.

Koons represented the county on an aggregate mining task force established recently by the state.

“I learned an awful lot about that, and this board worked very closely to put some new and innovative mining in place that will be an example for the rest of the state,” he said. “Mining people, environmentalists, city people from all over the state, people from the phosphate belt, all sat on this thing. We are slowly starting to understand what the implications are for mining.”

Historically, the state needs to mine about 160,000 tons of aggregate a year, Koons said, noting that state regulatory agencies have say over where and how mining will be conducted.

“We made a decision here, but the regulatory agencies really control if those mines are going to happen or not,” Koons said.

“We’ve done a really good job at working with the water management district. We’ve gone to a higher level of approval with them on a regulatory system that is exceptional, that they’re not doing with other counties. I’m in favor of the moratorium, but I also want us to take a look at the environment we’re in when this ends a year from now, so our friends in Tallahassee won’t take powers away from us.”

Commissioner Shelley Vana, formerly a state representative, agreed.

“We need to move carefully because there was a lot of interest in mining and who would be in charge of mining in the legislature a number of years ago,” Vana said.

“I also agree that we need to make sure as we go through the process we are recognizing the fact that we are precarious to a point of losing control of what happens. Commis-

sioner Koons makes a good point that we need to proceed with caution.”

If the state perceives Palm Beach County as anti-mining, the small amount of local control could be taken away. “We must make sure that we don’t give that perception,” Vana said.

Commissioner Steven Abrams said he supports the moratorium but asked how the process works, specifically how the Evaluation and Appraisal Report required by the Florida Department of Community Affairs will tie in.

“We have a year to come up with regulations with respect to mining, then we have the comp plan amendment coming?” Abrams asked. “How are we going to coordinate this so that it’s not duplicative and also so that we’re aware of where it’s going on each track and what the time frames would be for each one?”

Planning, Zoning & Building Director Barbara Alterman said there will be related code regulations that county staff will develop.

“That’s not unusual,” Alterman said. “We often do comp plan amendments and we follow those up with code amendments. That’s the normal process that we follow. We will also use the same set of stakeholders that we’ve already begun to work with in all of the processes, so that we’re going to be moving them through seamlessly.”

Abrams asked what will be done differently under the moratorium than normal comp plan procedures, and Alterman said the moratorium is solely to prevent applications from being made while the planning process moves forward.

“You’re doing the moratorium to give us an opportunity to look at our regulations appropriate as to mining, and that’s all we’re addressing through this, is mining,” she said. “The moratorium will give us a breather so that no new mines are brought in while we’re doing these reviews and amendments.”

County staff emphasized that the moratorium does not apply to any mine previously approved by the commission except for expansion of those mines beyond the boundaries of the legal descriptions contained in the previous approvals.

Vice Chair Karen Marcus made a motion to approve the staff recommendation, which was seconded by Vana and passed unanimously.

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Enjoy The Holiday, But Leave Fireworks To The Professionals

The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday, from the way in which we celebrate (backyard grills, fireworks) to the reason for our celebration (gaining independence from Great Britain). While the former is emblematic of our nation’s popular culture, the latter is what makes the “American experiment” a high point in the history of human civilization.

Beyond the barbecues and fireworks displays, the Fourth of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence — that glorious piece of parchment that has kept our democracy alive and our leaders in check for well over two centuries. It is the backbone of our nation — an insurance policy against any would-be tyrants and a protector of our freedoms. Of course, freedom has its limitations. Perhaps Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. put it best: “The right to swing my fist ends where the other man’s nose begins.” This can be applied to any situation, though physical contact isn’t the only way to impose on someone else’s individual freedom.

The Bill of Rights doesn’t deal with the rules of common courtesy. But if it did, courtesy would be an important right to exercise on the Fourth of July, when fireworks can be heard well into the early morning hours. Unfortunately, the following morning is Monday morning, and while most kids don’t have to worry about waking up early for school, their parents and neighbors do. Of course, it should go without saying that fireworks are not

Jacobson’s Letter Unfair

To Richmond

Last week’s letter from Craig Jacobson about Dr. Sandra Richmond (“Richmond Just Another Typical Politician”) was one of the more vitriolic letters I’ve seen in this paper. Dr. Richmond has held her elected position for over 20 years as a respected and experienced member of the Palm Beach County School Board.

Before going on his diatribe, Mr. Jacobson could have, and should have, taken the time to contact Dr. Richmond to allow her the opportunity to explain to him, in her own words, why she is retiring. I find her reasoning logical and financially sound. As a public school board official and private employee with Palm Beach State College, she is entitled to

manage her career and finances as she best sees fit. Mr. Jacobson, your ignorance is apparent, and your arrogance appalling. Tom Parker Royal Palm Beach Obama

Admin Is Bad For Business

I have been saying for several years now that the future belongs to China. Some people still seem to think that the Chinese are being transported around dilapidated urban cities in rickshaws. Nothing is further from the truth. Given the methods used by the Obama administration in dealing with private corporations, it is not surprising that a number of wellknown and very successful businessmen are saying that the investment climate in China is less risky than domestic investments.

Consider, for example, the fact

toys. One mistake can cause personal injury or property damage (or both).

And though the loud volume can be a nuisance for people trying to get a good night’s sleep, it’s especially infuriating to horse owners who have to deal with a spooked horse (which in turn means you’ll have to deal with an angry neighbor). For these reasons, we recommend sticking with sparklers and leaving the big stuff to the professionals. Besides, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, using fireworks illegally is a firstdegree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Not sure what’s legal and illegal? The PBSO’s litmus test is simple: “if it launches or explodes, it is off limits.” That may not sound like fun, but it’s the law. And it’s why you’re probably better off going to one of the two municipal Fourth of July events in the western communities.

In Wellington, the village will present its fireworks display at Village Park on Pierson Road, capping an evening of July 4th festivities starting at 6 p.m. Over in Royal Palm Beach, fireworks will cap a day-long party at Lakeside Challenger Park near the southern end of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Both displays are slated to get underway at about 9 p.m. However you decide to spend this Fourth of July, please do so responsibly and courteously. The day is meant to be a celebration of freedom, so just remember Holmes’ famous words on the subject and have a fun-filled holiday.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

that General Motors bondholders enjoyed a priority in bankruptcy over union pension funds. The Obama administration intervened, and the matter was settled moving unions ahead of bondholders in line for payment. In effect, by circumventing the bankruptcy process, bondholders lost the value of their contracts and were deprived of the assets that secured their investment. In Robin Hood fashion, the Obama administration stole value from bondholders and gave it to the unions. If businessmen cannot rely upon the constitutional protection against government infringing upon private contracts, it is no surprise that they might trust the government of China more than the Obama administration.

While the Obama administration is injecting itself into the affairs of private corporations, China is moving in the opposite

direction. It has privatized its state-owned farms and has realized 150 percent more production. China is courting foreign investors and offering greater stability to them than has this administration.

President Obama is using the oil spill to bully British Petroleum (BP) executives and demanding that BP pay the government millions and perhaps billions of dollars. Federal law provides a mechanism for dealing with environmental catastrophes, but those laws have been replaced by this president. Acting on his own, he has promised to exact from BP penalties that are not provided for by law.

The fact that the law may be inadequate in the case of BP does not justify setting the law aside. The United States is supposed to be a government of laws upon which businessmen can rely.

When those laws are violated by the government, when businessmen are treated like criminals, it is easy to understand how in the future they will be looking for new marketplaces in which to conduct business.

Members in Congress have expressed a willingness to pass new laws to make up for the deficiencies of existing laws. The constitution prohibits the government from passing ex-post facto laws.

In short, congress cannot pass a law that imposes retroactive penalties. Yet this is exactly what this

Congress is threatening to do to BP. If businessmen are deprived of their most fundamental rights by a Congress that is willing to run roughshod over them and the United States Constitution, it is no wonder that private corporations are unwilling to expand existing businesses and start new ones. Anyone who still believes that we have a free market is either uninformed, or knows we do not and wants to fundamentally transform America.

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JFK Airport’s Giant Runway Should Be Good For

Another 40 Years

The hoopla and congratulatory handshakes spilled out all over John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 28. The fourmonth, $376 million repair job on the world’s second-largest airport runway was completed, and Jet Blue had the honor of sending off the first plane for the (“completed on time”) runway project with a flight to Tampa.

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin

Runway 13R-311 is accustomed to handling one-third of JFK’s traffic. This time the nay-

By Ron Bukley

Town-Crier Staff Report

The past year has been marked by a strong relationship between the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. It is a relationship that has saved town residents money and allowed the LGWCD to do more with less. That was the message of LGWCD Administrator Clete Saunier when summarizing the past year during the district’s annual meeting Monday, June 28.

Saunier said several important projects that would have been postponed were accomplished

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continued from page 1 ford said, explaining that those two departments will be working together, where the State Attorney’s Office had to pay the PBSO in the past for the use of special agents. He also worked with legislators from both parties to pass laws that create more opportunities for homeless people seeking shelter. Pafford, who has been appointed deputy minority whip, said quick thinking on the floor is necessary because of the introduction of bad bills that come to the floor without warning through the House Select Committee, including a recent Medicaid bill, he said.

“It was a process that was embarrassing,” Pafford said. “Twenty percent of Florida’s population is on Medicaid. It would have had a dramatic effect on elders. It was

over the past year due to funding from the town’s gas tax money through an interlocal agreement.

“To summarize, we had a busy year,” he said.

Saunier said the town and the district remain separate governmental entities, but coordinate services so they are not duplicated. The district continues to provide drainage, road maintenance and road improvement services. The district has also continued to cultivate relationships with federal, state and local governmental agencies. In the past several years, Saunier noted that the district has received millions of dollars in rev-

callous not to bring that legislation through the proper committees. That’s one that I fought on the floor.”

A bigger issue that Pafford wants to address is a state tax structure that is unfair to working people and the elderly.

“The tax structure is extremely regressive,” he said.

In the face of shrinking revenue, Pafford said the legislature has increased fees for licenses, tobacco and made more avenues for gambling.

“We’ve continually gone and hit normal people, but we’ve consistently closed our eyes to such things as an Internet tax,” he said, noting that the legislature also looks the other way at businesses that operate in Florida but keep corporate headquarters in other states to avoid paying taxes. Pafford said he is concerned about the House majority’s continued support for offshore drilling. This year, the House spent $200,000 on a report that came

sayers who were certain the Port Authority would fail to meet budget and timing goals were wrong. “Failure to do so would have been unacceptable,” said Christopher Ward, executive director of the authority. The repairs are predicted to reduce delays plus save millions in long-term maintenance. This runway, which was in operation when Kennedy, then New York International Airport, opened for commercial flights in 1948, is expected to extend its lifespan by 40 years

The newly completed and widened runway can now handle the most advanced aircraft in the world… including the space shuttle. Interestingly, the planning for the four-month renew-

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al project took almost four years. Involved in the work was twoand-a-half miles of barbed wire fending, a new access road to allow machinery easy, direct access to the airfield and a new cement plant, on site, which produced 4,000 cubic yards of cement daily. Of course all of the “huzzahs” kind of overlooked an additional, smaller segment of runway that will be repaired during two weeks in September. But let’s give credit where credit is due this time. About two thirds of the 14,572-foot-long runway is back in operation. However, Ward said, the project is over the major bump, “and we don’t have to think about it for another 40 years.”

Saunier: Town-District Cooperation Providing Benefits To Groves

enue from those agencies to offset significant increases in the district’s maintenance assessments.

The district’s relationship with the town has strengthened with the formation of the Intergovernmental Coordination Committee made up of staff and elected officials from the town and district. The intergovernmental committee has provided an effective public forum for resolving common difficulties, identifying shared service responsibilities and cooperative project funding opportunities, Saunier said.

“The cooperative relationship between the district and town has

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back before the Deepwater Horizon accident that said the risk for an accident was low, if there was an accident it was not likely to be serious, and that the benefits outweighed the potential consequences.

“They wanted to spend the cash to plug the deficit,” he said, explaining that the legislature erased a $3 billion deficit last year using

provided a direct financial benefit to the residents and landowners of the Loxahatchee Groves community,” Saunier said.

Recent engineering projects included cleaning and reshaping of the D Road Canal north of Okeechobee. The improved drainage capacity of the D Road Canal has resulted in greater flood protection and higher property values for the affected landowners.

In his audit report, Saunier said revenue collected by the district in 2009 was $1,240,688, which is $93,877 (7 percent) less than what was taken in 2008. The revenue collected in 2009 was $19,404

federal stimulus money, which will not be forthcoming next year.

Pafford said the situation is growing worse because of the legislature’s inaction. “We’ve got a freight train we’re looking at directly now. It’s an ultimate storm from inaction of both houses,” he said. “We have not built for the future. We are looking at our feet instead of the horizon.”

While running in a contested primary means more work, Pafford said having a challenger is great for the process. “This is a democracy, and we need elections,” he said. “People need to judge their candidates on their merit. I think it’s a great thing.”

More information about Pafford is available at www.markpafford. com.

Miranda told the Town-Crier this week that he is not ready to state his platform but confirmed that he is serious about his campaign.

“We’re in the race, and we’re in it to win,” Miranda said. “As

more than expenditures for the 2009 fiscal year, but were less than the final adopted budget by $12,464.

“The majority of the variance is attributable to a small decline in assessments and interest income,” he said.

The fund balance as of Sept. 30, 2009, was $153,333, with $48,281 reserved and $105,052 undesignated.

“The fund balance represents approximately 12 percent of the district’s budgeted expenditures for the 2009 fiscal year,” Saunier said.

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we move further into it, we’ll disclose what we’re exactly all about.”

Issues he plans to address include the protection of small business. “We’re in this to offer a business owners’ perspective,” he said.

“I’m excited to be in this. I feel like I can make a difference. I feel like my life experience is going to enable me to make good decisions. I’ve had experience with businesses and nonprofit organizations.”

Miranda, the co-owner of Nicole’s Pasta & Grill, ran for the Wellington Village Council in 2004. In a three-way race, he advanced to a runoff election against incumbent Laurie Cohen, losing by 42 votes.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Miranda moved to South Florida in 1982, and he has been in the food business for 30 years. He bought Michaels Pasta in the Courtyard Shops in 1994, which he renamed Michael’s Pasta after his son.

tor reported that a major portion of her work the past year has been addressing legal issues with open-graded emulsified mix stabilization on district roads. Legal staff also coordinated with representatives of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to address mutual issues regarding 40th Street North and the North Road Canal. They also addressed access issues for properties north of North Road Canal from the D Road bridge culvert to 145th Avenue North, among a number of other projects requiring legal input.

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Seven years later he opened Nicole’s Village Tavern, named after his daughter, which he recently renamed Nicole’s Pasta & Grill after he made a menu change, bringing back popular menu items from Michael’s Pasta, which he sold in 2002. Miranda is married to Jaene Miranda, CEO of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce.

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Wellington Rotary President-Elect Karen Hardin, District Gov. Louis Venuti and President Juan Ortega.

Frank Young, Don Perham and Ben Boynton stand by as Beverly Perham receives the Frank Gladney Award.

The 2009-2010 Board of Directors is honored.

Tom Wenham, Carl Rosenberg and Jess Santamaria receive their Paul Harris awards while Frank Young, Barry Manning, Deby Dahlgren and Don Gross look on.

(Front row, L-R) Debbie Sanacore, Pat Curry and Julie Tannehill; (back) Irma Saenz, Deby Dahlgren and Judy Tannehill.

Jess and Victoria Santamaria, Regis and Tom Wenham, and Phyllis and Barry Manning.

West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel with her mother Dorothy. Frankel takes questions from the audience.

Maureen Gross chats with Lois Frankel.

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PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

JUNE 25 — A Lake Worth man was arrested last Friday evening for shoplifting at the Macy’s department store in the Mall at Wellington Green. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy from the Wellington substation was dispatched to Macy’s in response to a theft. A loss prevention officer observed 56-year-old Abelardo Figueroa conceal an item in his baby stroller. He then passed all points of sale and exited the store, where the officer stopped him. The officer recovered $928.19 in miscellaneous clothing, perfume and jewelry items. Figueroa was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with theft.

JUNE 28 — A resident of the Lakefield North neighborhood called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday to report a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left home at approximately 8 a.m. on June 12 and returned at approximately 9 p.m. Monday to find that the lights were on and several items were missing. According to the report, someone pried open the rear sliding glass door and stole two gold rings valued at approximately $800. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 28 — Several residents of the Olympia neighborhood called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday morning to report vehicle burglaries. According to separate PBSO reports, the suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicles and took several items. According to the first PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Sunday and 7:30 a.m. the following morning, someone pried into the victim’s car and stole a GPS unit valued at approximately $350. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

In a second PBSO report, the victim parked his car outside his home at approximately 9 p.m. last Sunday and returned at approximately 7:30 a.m. the following morning to find that someone had entered his car and stolen two DVD players from the back seat. The stolen items were valued at $300. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 28 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a foreclosed property on Orange Grove Blvd. regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between June 5 and approximately 4:15 p.m. last Friday, someone forced open the key lock box on the front door of the home and entered the house. Once inside, the suspect(s) cut a hole in the drywall in the garage and stole copper tubing and the air conditioning compressor. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,300. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 28 — A resident of the Willows II called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach on Monday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime

between 4:30 p.m. last Sunday and 7:30 a.m. the following morning, someone stole two decorative wall panels from the outside of the victim’s home. The victim said he was home at the time but did not hear or see anything.

JUNE 28 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded Monday to a home on Crestwood Blvd. after a resident called to complain about an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between September 2008 and last Sunday, someone hooked up the battery of his 26-foot Grady-White boat backward, resulting in the melting of a wiring harness and approximately $800 in damage. The victim said he had not used the boat for over two years and did not know when the incident occurred. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 28 — Several residents of Pinewood Grove called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday to report that their homes had been burglarized. According to separate PBSO reports, residents returned home to find that someone had entered their home through the rear sliding door. According to the first PBSO report, the victim left home at 8:30 a.m. and her father arrived at 3:45 p.m. to unlock the residence for a worker and discovered the home had been broken into. The suspect(s) stole several pieces of jewelry. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. In a second PBSO report, the victim left home at 2:15 p.m. and returned at 4:45 to find that her home had been broken into. The suspect(s) stole a gold chain with a fire helmet charm. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 29 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded to the Ruby Tuesday restaurant on State Road 7 in reference to a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the victim went to work at 4 p.m., and when he left at 10:30 p.m., he discovered that his 1995 white Crown Victoria was missing. According to the report, there were no signs of forced entry, and the victim said no one else was authorized to use the car. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JUNE 29 — A resident of 84th Court North called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation on Tuesday to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim said she received a phone call from a Ralph Lauren store calling to verify an online purchase in the amount of $3,623.13 that was put on her bank card. The victim said she hadn’t made the purchase and later discovered two more charges for $455.73 and $604.15 to Arden B., a women’s clothing store in California. According to the report, the victim said all the charges were made on Monday and that her bank card was in her possession. The victim said she wasn’t in California and didn’t shop at Ralph Lauren. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Jose Diego, a.k.a. Diego Nunez and “Yogi,” is a white male, 5’8” tall and weighing 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 10/25/ 88. Diego is wanted for first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and kidnapping with a deadly weapon. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was Dorchester Street in Greenacres. Diego is wanted as of 07/01/10. • Steven Lewis, a.k.a. Todd Steven Weinburg, is a white male, 5’8” tall and weighing 195 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 02/26/ 52. Lewis is wanted for failure to appear on a charge of grand theft. His occupation is unknown. His last known addresses were Executive Drive in West Palm Beach and Reids Cay in Royal Palm Beach. Lewis is wanted as of 07/01/10. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

Jose Diego

Steven Lewis

Palms West Radio Club Prepares For Storm Season With Field Day

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report

With the 2010 hurricane season well underway, the Palms West Amateur Radio Club hosted its annual field day on Saturday, June 26 at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park.

After hours of setting up in the hot summer sun, three stations were up with antenna towers, some as high as 20 feet. The hams then diligently began their 24-hour drill that ended the following day, in hopes of making as many contacts as possible.

The amateur radio operators, referred to as “hams,” were competing in the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) national contest for the most contacts made to other operators from around the world. The competition prepares hams for emergency relief, especially after a hurricane or

other natural disaster when communication may be limited.

The operators estimated they made at least 3,000 contacts, ranging from Canada, New England, Hawaii and even New Zealand.

“It’s a lot of fun,” said Bob Gosk, technician for Palms West Amateur Radio Club. “I enjoy building the towers.” Palms West Amateur Radio Club President Rob Pease spent more than $6,000 of his own money to build one of the stations used during the field day. Pease’s station consisted of a trailer without windows, fully equipped with air conditioning, televisions and cameras to see what’s going on outside, and three desks for operators to use their radio equipment.

“I’ve been doing ham radio since I was eight years old, for 32 years now,” Pease said. “It’s not what it used to be.”

Amateur radio is a form of communication that has been around since the late 1800s. Operators have gone from using only Morse Code to having laptops and other digital technology such as Winlink 2000, a global radio e-mail system.

“Hams have gotten a reputation for being old fashioned. But people don’t know that all the new technology has derived from amateur radio,” Pease said.

Ham operators are required to be trained to respond to emergency disaster relief. If communications are inoperative, ham operators set up their stations in designated areas to assist in communication for people who need to get in touch with loved ones. “We were even sent to Haiti during the earthquake when all communications were down,” Pease said.

Although ham radio is considered a hobby for some, it’s an important part of disaster relief in times of emergency, Pease stressed.

“It’s not all about radio; it’s about getting the communication through,” he said. “During Hurricane Charley, we were stationed at the fire station, and cell phones were going down everywhere. Hams were there to communicate where help was needed.”

The American Red Cross also uses ham radio at shelters. “For the Red Cross to be open, they need two forms of communication,” Pease said. “The fire department or police department must be present, and they use ham radio.”

With the merging of old and

new technology, ham operators are able to be more efficient in emergency efforts.

“We can plug into the corporate systems at Palms West and Columbia hospitals,” club member Jaimey Timberman said. “We are then able to send messages back and forth through the hospitals.”

The Palms West Amateur Radio Club has 50 members. Membership is open to anyone who wants to be a certified amateur radio operator. The club offers a six- to 10-week class that fully prepares operators for the certification test. According to Pease, it’s fairly simple to become a certified amateur radio operator. Classes and the certification test are offered online.

“It’s easy now to become a ham,” Pease said. “But taking classes that we offer teaches the next steps in learning how to put together a ham radio, build an antenna, learn how the radio works and the different frequencies.”

After becoming a ham, members can be stationed during emergency situations, whether it’s to help with the technical part or sending messages through the radio. “I joined the Palms West Amateur Radio Club in 2007,” club member Carol Bailey said. “I don’t have a good ear for hearing contacts through the radio, so I’m in charge of the little technical stuff.”

For more information about the Palms West Amateur Radio Club, call Pease at (561) 358-9999 or visit the club’s web site at www. palmswestarc.org.

Meteorologist Keynotes Storm-Themed Wellington Chamber Lunch

By Carol Porter

As Hurricane Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic season, slammed into the Gulf coast at the Texas-Mexico border, WPEC Meteorologist Michael Ehrenberg was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Ehrenberg joined Channel 12 in 1999. He does weekend weather and fills in for John Matthews and Chris Farrell when they are away.

Ehrenberg also works the 10 O’Clock News on WFLX Fox 29, which is produced by WPEC.

Viewers often wonder how he can appear on two television stations, sometimes one right after another. The answer is simple.

“Both stations are actually located in the same building in Mango-

nia Park,” Ehrenberg said.

A native of New Jersey and a graduate of Rutgers University, Ehrenberg came to South Florida in 1994 when he was hired by the National Weather Service in Miami. He went to work for WPBF Channel 25 in West Palm Beach in 1996.

Among the topics Ehrenberg discussed were hurricane preparation and what residents might expect from the 2010 storm season.

Ehrenberg noted that South Florida weather patterns are extremely complex. In 2009, he said, many were relieved by what they perceived as a “quiet” hurricane season, but that perception may not have been accurate.

“We breathed a sigh of relief,” he said. “But it was not so quiet when you look at the long-term

CARL DOMINO HOSTS CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER

A campaign fundraiser and reception was held for State Rep. Carl Domino (R-District 83) on Saturday, June 26 at the White Horse Tavern in Wellington. Domino is a State Senate candidate running for the District 25 seat, currently held by State Sen. Jeff Atwater. Atwater is vacating the seat to run for Florida chief financial officer. Shown above is Domino (third from the left) with friends and supporters.

averages. We were a couple of storms shy in named storms. We’re actually right on target with the amount of hurricanes, and we actually had one more intense storm than usual.”

However, the most dangerous storms skirted our neck of the woods. “Of course, in South Florida, we did not get hit,” Ehrenberg said. “We did not get put on a tropical storm watch or warning. We thought it was a quiet season.”

The overall lesson, he said, was the need to be prepared. “You always want to figure that there is a 50-50 chance that you are going to be hit, so you always want to be prepared,” Ehrenberg said.

Ehrenberg pointed to 2005, which was the busiest Atlantic season on record with 28 named storms, including 13 hurricanes, seven of which were major. That was the year Hurricane Wilma crossed Florida from west to east in October.

“In some parts of Palm Beach County, there were uncontrolled wind gusts between 115 and 120 miles per hour,” Ehrenberg recalled. “Officially, Wilma was a Category 1, and look at all the damage it caused. Can you imagine a Category 5? It could be a lot worse.”

Ehrenberg said if there was anything good about Wilma, it was that the models, which were accurate, gave people plenty of time to prepare. Also, it helped that the late-season storm was accompanied by colder weather, which mitigated the suffering that comes when power outages take down air conditioning in the heat of the summer. “As soon as Wilma went by, temperatures dropped into the 50s right after the storm,” he said.

Ehrenberg noted that Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005, actually weakened when it came ashore, but still caused major damage due to flooding. He also looked back at hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, which hit

“Three storms within a 13month to 14-month period, which had not happened before,” Ehrenberg said. “I’m not saying it cannot happen again, but it would be very unusual.”

The forecast for 2010 is 14 to 23 named storms, with eight to 14 becoming hurricanes, and three to seven of the hurricanes being major. He stressed the need for residents to be prepared, and that homeowners need to make sure they have wind and flood insurance.

“You might look at a map and say I’m not in a flood plain,” Ehrenberg said. “That doesn’t mean you cannot get flooded. All it takes is someone’s garbage can lid going down the road or debris jamming up the sewers, and then the water can’t drain. The water can get into the house an inch or so and you have to take out the sheet rock and the carpeting.”

Ehrenberg also warned that storm surges and the higher category storms can cause a lot of damage to homes. “Keeping your house up to code could make the difference,” he said, recommending that everyone have properly working shutters. “The more you prepare, the less you will be anxious and less you will worry when a storm comes.”

The luncheon was sponsored by Palm Beach Gardens-based Stifel Nicolaus, a subsidiary of the Stifel Financial Corp., and Evergreen Insurance of Royal Palm Beach.

Tom Leinwol, representing Stifel Nicolaus, recommended that people prepare for their financial needs the same way they prepare for storm season, comparing the financial crash of 2008 to the onslaught of a hurricane.

“If you think about hurricane preparedness, you think about risk management,” he said. “You’re preparing for a risk of a hurricane, and the same applies for the insurance world and the investment

world. Do you have a risk-management strategy for your portfolio? For this time of year, you go to the supermarket and stock up on batteries and stock up on water. We fill our jugs with gas, and we put them in the garage. But are you preparing for another 2008? That could happen.”

Chris Zeller and Abel Oria represented Evergreen Insurance, which provided brochures about flood insurance. Oria, a personal/commercial

Some of the club members set up an antenna.

PWARC President Rob Pease searches for contacts on the radio.

PWARC members gather for a group photo.

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Town-Crier Staff Report

South Florida three weeks apart in September 2004, followed the next year by Wilma.

Alec Domb, Meteorologist Michael Ehrenberg, Chamber President Bill Tavernise, Executive Director Michela PerilloGreen and luncheon sponsors Tom Leinwol and Chris Zeller.

WHOLE

Phyllis Silk with Luv-A-Bun founder Megan Chaney.

Ira and Beverly Davis with Phyllis Silk and her husband Vinny Parenchanian. Norman and Judy Berris, Ruth Friend, Toby Lovler and Roz Yuni.

Barry and Sandra Horowitz with Ellen and Irwin Kenigsberg.

Jonathan Panks provides music.

Stephanie Becker and Brenda Gronas enjoy the food and wine.

Coco gets a bath from Andrea Ficocello and Gerami Lee.

Zach and Riya Gangone with one of the adoptees.

Veterinarians Dr. Patricia Forsythe and Dr. Jean Oberg.

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PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Republic Services Of P.B. Opens Environmentally Friendly Building

Community and business leaders gathered Thursday, June 24 for the grand opening of the new Palm Beach County offices and fleet maintenance facility of Republic Services of Palm Beach, located at 7389 Seventh Place North, adjacent to Southern Blvd. near Florida’s Turnpike.

The 30,000-square-foot, twostory building is expected to qualify for Silver Level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Republic Services is the largest hauler of residential and commercial waste and recyclables in unincorporated Palm Beach County.

“Being ‘green’ is not just a philosophy at Republic Services,” Palm Beach General Manager David Unversaw said. “We are excited that we have been able to incorporate into our new facility numerous features which will safeguard the health of our employees and help the health of our environment.”

Unversaw welcomed more than 100 guests to the grand opening. Those on hand to congratulate Republic Services on its new facilities included State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 85); County Commissioner Jess Santamaria; Missy Tancredi, vice chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC) for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach; Brian Sudduth of Miller Construction Company, the project builders; and Kenia RiosForget with project architects Fal-

kanger, Snyder, Martineau and Yates, as well as members of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce.

According to USGBC data, seven buildings have qualified for LEED certification to date in Palm Beach County. Trancredi noted that building a LEED-certified structure is “cost neutral” due to energy savings achieved over time and, studies have shown, employee productivity improves more than eight percent for those working inside a LEED-certified building.

Republic Services is working to leave a smaller carbon footprint and help the environment by establishing an environmental sustainability team that includes stakeholders from all departments. The company strives to reduce consumption of natural resources and increase green energy produced and used by its business.

Aspects of the new building that contribute to its environmentally friendly design include:

• A two-story design resulting in a smaller land-use footprint

• Steel mesh mats built into the threshold of the front doors automatically remove dirt and dust from the shoes of people entering the building, reducing the amount of contaminants inside

• Flush sensors on toilets, and low-flow faucets, toilets and urinals result in a more than 40 percent savings in water use

• High solar-reflectance roof

reflects heat back into the atmosphere, reducing the need for airconditioning

• Motion sensors on room lighting systems that allow for lights to be automatically turned off in any unoccupied room

• Low U-factor windows, walls, roofing materials and flooring reduced energy use in the building by 10 percent

• Low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) materials reduces toxins in order to achieve optimal air quality

• Sky lights in the truck maintenance facility that reduce the need for artificial lighting, in-

cluding a sensor system which automatically adjusts the use of artificial light

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to recycle paper and glass as well as paint, batteries and other materials Republic Services provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company’s various operating units, including collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.

For more information, visit

PHOTOS

Services staff members gather near one of the trucks.

Unversaw (center) leads the

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Citibank in Royal Palm Beach held Family Day June 11 and

Balence Mukubu, Tydger Geme and Tajni Geme.

Citibank Branch Manager Margaret Brown and Assistant Manager Jacqueline Stephens try out the hula hoops.

Costco’s Staci Di Raimondo welcomes new member Jacqueline Stephens.

County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Diana Stanley of the Lord’s Place at the grand opening reception.

SANTAMARIA SPEAKS AT PALM BEACH RECEPTION

A reception with County Commissioner Jess Santamaria was held Monday, June 28 at the Cucina Dell’Arte in Palm Beach. The event was hosted by Gail Coniglio, Bobbi Horwich and Nancy Marshall. Santamaria spoke about a number of issues, including the new Office of the Inspector General and the Ethics Commission, the upcoming election cycle and budget issues. (Above) Bobbi Horwich, County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, Lee Goldstein, Palm Beach Town Council President Pro Tem Gail Coniglio and Palm Beach Town Councilman Richard Kleid. (Below) Coniglio, Leslie Garcia-Furey and Bernadette Shalhoub. PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Temple Beth Zion To Host Summer Lay Rabbi Series

Temple Beth Zion welcomes the community to join in during its fourth annual Summer Lay Rabbi series. The series will take place throughout July while Rabbi Bert Kieffer, the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Zion, is on vacation. Lay leaders will co-officiate during Shabbat services with the assistance of substitute clergy. The lay individuals have studied and prepared and will bring their personal insights to the Torah studies. Friday night service starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by cake and coffee. Shabbat morning service starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by a light lunch.

The community is welcomed to any of the services. Temple Beth Zion is an innovative Conservative synagogue, located at 129 Sparrow Drive in Royal Palm Beach, just north of Veterans Park.

For more information, call (561) 789-8888 or visit www. templebethzion.net.

Audubon Society Meeting, Plant Sale July 6

The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, July 6 at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 W. Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Doors will open at 7 p.m. for

light refreshments. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. featuring an update on the Lake Worth Lagoon by Ginny Powell, supervisor of the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management’s (ERM) Public Outreach Section.

The mission of the Palm Beach County ERM is to establish, maintain and implement programs for the protection, preservation and enhancement of the land and water resources of Palm Beach County.

The bird of the month for July is the white-winged dove, Zenaida asiatica. The white-winged dove was introduced into Dade County in the 1950s and again in the 1970s, and has prospered.

Also at the July 6 meeting, there will be a native plant sale and talk. Which native plants give food and habitat for which birds? ASE Vice President Cynthia Plockelman will bring in seedlings and give a brief talk.

Plockelman will explain each plant — how big it grows, watering requirements (if any), fruit or seeds, and which birds depend on which of the plant species. After the talk, the seedlings will be available for sale, with proceeds going to support ASE programs. It’s a great opportunity to learn firsthand about bird-friendly native plants and to bring ecology-improving specimens to your own backyard.

There will be no conservation meeting in July. For more information, contact Linda Humphries at (561) 742-7791 or hlindaase@ aol.com, or visit www.audubon everglades.org.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast July 10 In Greenacres

The Greenacres and Western Communities Kiwanis Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 10 at the Greenacres Community Hall. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $3 and includes juice, pancakes, sausage and coffee. There will be kids entertainment provided by the Shriners. All proceeds will go to assist the Greenacres Leisure Services Department.

Greenacres Community Hall is located at 500 Perry Ave. For more information, call (561) 373-1992 or visit www.gakiwanis.com.

Hospice Fishing Tournament Set

For July 17

Hospice of Palm Beach County’s 11th annual Horizon Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, July 17 at the Riviera Beach Marina.

Continuing the tradition of a fun-filled weekend event, the captains’ meeting will kick off the weekend festivities Thursday, July 15 with great raffle prizes, dinner catered by Park Avenue BBQ & Grill and plenty of entertainment. On Saturday, anglers can get their fishing in early by departing from their choice marina, but must weigh in at the Riviera Beach Marina between 1 and 4 p.m. An awards ceremony will follow the

tournament, complete with a finger-licking-good dinner, incredible auction and music. The registration fee of $150 to $300 is based on date of entry and includes one boat entry with up to six anglers, one t-shirt and two tickets to the awards ceremony dinner. The presenting sponsor of the tournament is the Rendina Family Foundation. Proceeds from the event benefit the children’s bereavement programs provided by Hospice of Palm Beach County. To register for the tournament, call (561) 4946884 or visit the Hospice of Palm Beach County web site at www. hpbcf.org.

Donate Music Instruments For Students

The Wellington Cares Clearinghouse is currently collecting gently used instruments for students in Palm Beach County schools, particularly guitars, clarinets, violas, violins, cellos, saxophones and trumpets. Even with an emphasis on testing, many schools in Palm Beach County still offer music classes to young people. School-provided instruments and classes engage many in a lifelong love of music. But in summer, school instruments can’t be taken home, so students can’t practice and begin to lose skills in something they truly love. If you have a musical instrument collecting dust in a back closet and would like to donate it, call Ellie Caldwell at (561) 7905499.

PBSC Receives $50,000 Donation For Technical Education Center

The Palm Beach State College Foundation has received a major gift of $50,000 from the Howard E. Hill Foundation of Belle Glade toward construction of the Technical Education Center building on the college’s Belle Glade campus.

Howard E. “Doc” Hill was born in Miami in 1932. At age four, his family moved to Belle Glade, where his father managed the Hector Supply Company. Hill graduated from Belle Glade High School in 1950 and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. Hill obtained his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Auburn University in 1956 and moved back to Belle Glade and established Everglades Animal Hospital.

Hill expanded into sugar cane, property development, building affordable rental housing, home construction and private lending.

He founded the Howard E. Hill Foundation in 1997, and the bulk of his estate was donated to his foundation upon his death in 2007, with the primary goal of helping middle-to-low income families in western Palm Beach County and Hendry and Glades counties obtain mortgages or loans to either purchase or repair homes.

“Construction and building affordable housing for the Glades was near and dear to Dr. Hill’s heart,” said Barbara Alston, president of the foundation. “The Howard E. Hill Foundation is happy to donate to educating students in the area of construction. It is our hope that this addition to Palm Beach State will not only stimulate job creation, but help contribute to growth and betterment of the Glades area.”

The Technical Education Center is PBSC’s first major construction project on the Belle Glade campus in more than 30 years.

When completed early this summer, the 21,259-square-foot building will house the criminal justice and agricultural science programs, including the Sugar Technology Institute. Trade programs such as cosmetology, welding, masonry, plumbing and electrical also will be taught at the center.

Most notably, the building will be the college’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold-certified building, designed and constructed for sustainability, water and energy efficiency.

In recognition of the Howard E. Hill Foundation’s contribution, the construction trades classroom in the building will be named in Dr. Hill’s honor.

“This gift truly reflects Dr. Hill’s lifelong dream of helping less fortunate individuals from the western communities,” said Suellen Mann, executive director of the PBSC Foundation.

RPB Student Wins UNCSA Excellence Award

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has announced the annual recipients of the prestigious William R. Kenan Jr. Excellence Awards, which pay for tuition, fees, room and board for four years of undergraduate study. Among those winning an award is Erica “Lela” Rosenberg of Royal Palm Beach. Rosenberg studies costume design and technology at the School of Design and Production.

The awards are provided by a 2005 grant of $1 million from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust and a 2009 grant of $225,000 from the William R. Kenan Jr. Fund. UNCSA makes five awards per year.

“We are delighted to announce these Kenan Excellence Award recipients,” UNCSA Chancellor

John Mauceri said. “They exemplify the kind of student who will blossom in our professional artist training programs: creative, talented, intelligent, dedicated, disciplined. In a word — extraordinary. Without support from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust and the William R. Kenan Jr. Fund, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts would see these highly recruited students go elsewhere.”

The Kenan Excellence Awards were first presented in 2006-07. The Kenan Charitable Trust and Kenan Fund grants will provide a total of 25 students with full scholarships over an eight-year period. Criteria for the scholarship awards include the students’ abilities in their arts discipline, grade point average, SAT or ACT test scores,

capacity to lead and motivate, and extracurricular achievement.

Rosenberg is a senior at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. This year, she served as costume designer for The Importance of Being Earnest at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. She also has worked as wardrobe supervisor for The Living Dead at VCI Mainstage. At Meyer Hall Theatre, Rosenberg has worked on the design crew for Crazy for You and costume crew for Short Attention Span Theatre in 2009 and 2010. Her training includes studying costume design and construction, stagecraft and lighting/sound at Dreyfoos. In the summer of 2009, she attended the Summer Live for High School Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, studying sketching for fash-

ion, clothing design, boutique design and draping for clothing design. In summer 2008, she had a student internship at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Rosenberg received the Discus Award for the Arts, Academics and Community Service in 2009. Among her volunteer activities are the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden and the International Thespian Society at Dreyfoos, where she has put in more than 420 lab hours. She has served as an aid to the teachers for the pre-school at Temple Beth Zion in Royal Palm Beach and at CIT, Pinemere Camp, and she is founder and president of the Harry Potter Literacy Coalition. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.

WHS Among Top Six Percent Of U.S. Schools

Wellington High School is among several Palm Beach County schools listed among Newsweek magazine’s top 6 percent of U.S. high schools for 2010. This percentage represents 1,623 schools nationwide. Other county schools include Atlantic, Boca Raton, Dwyer, Olympic Heights, Palm Beach Gardens, Park Vista, Spanish Riv-

er, Suncoast and West Boca Raton high schools, and the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. According to the magazine, the ranking of the schools is based on how the students are being challenged with college-level courses and tests. The classification is made by taking the total number of Ad-

vanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge (AICE) tests given at a school each year and divide by the number of graduating seniors.

The school district’s achievement of 11 high schools in the top 6 percent of the nation reflects the focus on high-level courses for as many students as possible. Re-

search shows that students exposed to AP and IB courses do better than their peers academically.

For a complete list of Newsweek magazine’s top 6 percent of U.S. high schools, visit www. newsweek.com/feature/2010/ americas-best-high-schools/ list.html.

Florida Atlantic University’s athletics department recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the Wally Sanger Owl Club Center at its Boca Raton campus. The Owl Club Center is 3,000 square feet and will house the athletics marketing department, call center, and ticket and development offices. The building was funded by a donation from Wally Sanger, a Palm Beach County entrepreneur and founder of Royal Concrete Concepts Inc. Furniture for the Owl Club Center was donated by Joe Balistreri, FAU football founder and owner of Balistreri Realty Inc.

“Mr. Sanger’s kind donation has come at the best time,” said Craig Angelos, FAU’s director of athletics. “The center provides much-needed space for our growing department and is easily accessible for our most ardent supporters.”

Adjacent to the Tom Oxley Athletic Center, the Owl Club Center will offer a convenient, centralized location for athletics ticket sales, donations and marketing efforts.

Patrons will be able to purchase tickets to FAU sporting events, make donations toward athletic scholarships, and provide support to any of FAU’s 18 varsity teams, as well as cheer and dance teams. In preparation for the planned FAU football stadium, the Owl Club Center will serve as a place for ticket buyers to view and purchase future seats, suites and club seating, and take advantage of stadium naming opportunities. The stadium will be part of Innovation Village, which includes the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center, the FAU campus recreation center, Innovation Village Apartments and retail space. The Wally Sanger Owl Club Center was designed and constructed by Royal Concrete Concepts. In addition, FAU athletics is grateful to James Cummings Construction for their contribution as the project’s subcontractor. FAU Athletics has teams that compete in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and volleyball.

An artist’s rendering of PBSC’s planned Technical Education Center building in Belle Glade.

Marshall Foundation Names Honorary Chairs For River Of Grass Gala

Nancy Marshall, president of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation, has announced that Jane Cummings, Joyce McLendon and Sydelle Meyer will be the honorary chairs of this year’s River of Grass Gala.

Longtime supporter Roberta Drey will chair the fifth annual fundraising event that will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the RitzCarlton, Palm Beach. Co-chairs will be Bobbi and Harry Horwich, Shelley and Bill Graham, and Bernadette and Bob Shalhoub.

The new members of the River of Grass Gala Committee include Cummings, Robbyn Ackner, Leah Chalhoub, Kathryn Fox-Winokur, Barbara McDonald, Marina Pesquera, Paul Suschak, Jack Veasy and Phyllis Verducci.

Local Residents Graduate From Emory University

Several area students received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 165th commencement ceremony on May 10. The students are as follows:

• Shayna Bryan of Wellington, daughter of Rudolph and Olive Bryan received a bachelor’s degree from Emory College

• Hannah Carmel of Wellington, daughter of Mark and Sigal Carmel, received a bachelor’s degree from Emory College

• Andrew Cornwell of Clark-

The members of the annual gala’s Silent Auction Committee include Leah Chalhoub, Leslie Garcia-Furey, Norman Gitzen, Marina Pesquera, Renee Plevy, Bernadette Shalhoub, Paul Suschak and Marilyn Tully.

“We are overjoyed that our valued friends and supporters have generously agreed to play leading roles in this important annual event,” Nancy Marshall said. “We know that their active involvement — and that of our soon-to-be-announced ambassadors and Jewels of the Everglades — will ensure that this year’s River of Grass Gala will be bigger and better than ever.”

The Marshall Foundation’s top annual fundraiser, the annual River of Grass Gala is returning to the

ston, Ga., son of Charles and Dorothy Cornwell of West Palm Beach, received a bachelor’s degree from Emory College

• Alexa Levin of Wellington, daughter of Robert Scott and Joyce Levin received a bachelor’s degree from Emory College

• Philip May of Wellington, son of Alan and Sherry May, received a bachelor’s degree from Emory College

• Peter Lido of Wellington, son of Peter Daniel and Geraldine Lido, received a master’s degree from Emory College

• Todd Renard of Lake Worth received a master’s degree in business administration from the Goizueta Business School

Palm Beach area in 2010, following last year’s successful “Jazz It Up” fundraiser in Wellington. The upcoming event promises to be less formal than previous River of Grass galas with more entertainment and delightful serving stations scattered around the Ocean View Ballroom, Terrace and Garden at the Ritz.

A major highlight of the upcoming River of Grass Gala will be the presentation of the Marshall Foundation’s third annual Champion of the Everglades Awards to individuals and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution toward Everglades restoration over many years.

The three award categories are Elected Official (previously won by former U.S. Senator and Flor-

For more information about Emory University, visit www. emory.edu.

Area Students Make Dean’s List

At Virginia Tech

Two students from the western communities were named to the dean’s list at Virginia Tech for the spring 2010 semester. They are Joshua Anderson of Royal Palm Beach and Jared Stollar of Wellington.

Anderson is a junior majoring in history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Stollar is a sophomore majoring

ida Gov. Bob Graham in 2009, and Gov. Charlie Crist in 2008), Individual (won by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and his family in 2009, and environmental philanthropist Mary Barley in 2008) and Organization (won by the Everglades Coalition in 2009 and the South Florida Water Management District in 2008).

The 2010 recipients of the Marshall Foundation’s prestigious Champion of the Everglades Awards will be announced later this year.

Tickets for the Marshall Foundation’s fifth annual River of Grass Gala cost $300 per person. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (561) 805TREE (8733) or visit www.art marshall.com.

in engineering science and mechanics in the College of Engineering.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.

Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college, Virginia Tech is the most comprehensive university in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is among the top research universities in the nation.

Today, Virginia Tech’s nine colleges are dedicated to quality, innovation, and results through teaching, research and outreach activities.

At its 2,600-acre main campus located in Blacksburg and other satellite campus centers, Virginia Tech enrolls more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries in 180 academic degree programs. For more information, visit www.vt.edu.

Goldman Graduates

Boston U

Boston University awarded academic degrees to 5,819 students in May. Among the graduates was Darren Goldman of Wellington,

who received a juris doctor in law, magna cum laude. In addition, another local Boston University student, Nina Perez of Wellington, has recently been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. Boston University is the fourth largest independent university in the United States, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students in its 17 schools and colleges. The university offers an exceptional grounding in the liberal arts; a broad range of programs in the arts, sciences, engineering and professional areas; and state-ofthe-art facilities for teaching and research. For more information, visit www.bu.edu.

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Honorary chairs Jane Cummings and Joyce McLendon with Nancy Marshall. PHOTO BY CORBY KAYE/STUDIO PALM BEACH

Loxahatchee Woman Wins State Pageant Title

Chelsea Cai Chilcutt, a 24-yearold resident of Loxahatchee, competed in the Ponte Verde Cinderella Pageant in March, winning the title of Ponte Verde Cinderella Woman. Chilcutt then went on to win the prestigious title of Florida Cinderella Woman early this month.

Chilcutt is one of five women from Florida who will now go on to compete in the international pageant, set to take place later this month in Texas.

Chilcutt is an active member of the community, working as an aftercare coordinator and unit head in summer camp, a server at Hurricane Grill & Wings in Royal Palm Beach, as well as an active volunteer in numerous charities including Project Lifesaver of Palm Beach County, Dress for

The Cinderella Scholarship Pageant awards thousands of scholarship dollars each year. The program entails four stages of competition: interview, casual wear, talent and evening wear. Contestants are grouped into five age groups and range from 3 to 26 years old.

Success of the Palm Beaches and the Acreage Horseman’s Association. If you would like to schedule Chilcutt for an appearance or to help her on her way to Texas as a sponsor, contact her at chelseacai@yahoo.com or (561) 352-4225.

To help Chilcutt pay for her trip to Texas, a fundraiser will be held in her honor on Wednesday, July 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings (11071 Southern Blvd., Suite 170, Royal Palm Beach).

LLS Honors 2010 Man And Woman Of The Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has announced the winners of the 2010 Man and Woman of the Year awards. Joey Fago of Palm Beach Gardens and Valerie Fiordilino of Jupiter, raised more than $90,000 for blood cancer research and patient services. Fiordilino raised nearly $23,000, while Fago raised nearly $67,000. They were announced as the winners on Friday, June 4 at the LLS’s Man and Woman of the Year Grand Finale, which took place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. On hand to meet guests were honorary chairs Victor Blackwell and Felicia Rodriguez, WPBF Channel 25 news anchors, and event co-chairs Heather Greenhill and Jonathan Duerr.

This year’s candidates raised money in honor of Boy of the Year

Alex Wexelman and Girl of the Year Jessica Milanese, who attended the event with their fami-

lies. These children know first hand what it means to battle a blood cancer, but more importantly, they know the power of teamwork.

Ten candidates were able to come together to help raise more than $200,000 during the tenweek fundraising campaign. The candidates were: Mark Anderson of Merrill Lynch, Joey Fago of Palm Health Partners, Valerie Fiordilino of Total Image Salon & Spa Oasis, Dr. Dana Goldberg of Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Center, Nicole Haboush of Allied Yacht Charters, Kyle Lidinsky of CEMEX, Lori Schlegel of LS Interiors Group, Michele Stanek of BankUnited, Donna Weinberger of Liiv.com/FlyersPostcards and Sherry Zabriskie of Legal Search Solutions.

All proceeds generated by the event will be used by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to fund its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and

ity of life for patients and

families.

$1,000 Scholarship For Wellington’s Baumel

Riverside National Bank, a division of TD Bank, recently awarded Evan Baumel of Wellington a $1,000 college scholarship as part of the bank’s ninth annual college scholarship program.

Students attending either a twoor four-year post-secondary school were eligible to apply. Baumel was selected based on his academic goals, community service and written essay about why he feels he deserves the money.

“Our scholarship program is another example of Riverside’s commitment to Wellington,” said

Steven Figiel, Riverside’s Lake Worth office manager. “Riverside, now a division of TD Bank, is dedicated to support education. We know this program will make a difference in the life of the scholarship recipient.”

Baumel has served his school and community by volunteering to participate in “Adopt-a-Road” cleanups, visits to the VA Medical Center, car washes to benefit the troops, and eyeglass collection for re-use.

Baumel has also donated his services to the community as a

part-time DJ for the epilepsy walkathon, carnivals and fundraisers. Baumel interned last summer for State Sen. Dave Aronberg (D-District 27) and State Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D-District 85). Baumel plans to pursue a degree in political science, though he hasn’t made a final decision on which university he will be attending. Since 1982, Riverside National Bank has been helping people across Florida manage their money and achieve their financial goals with friendly service, helpful solutions and local decision

making. Its hometown style of banking has made Riverside one of Florida’s largest, independent and locally owned community banks. In April, the deposits and most of the assets of Riverside Bank were acquired by TD Bank, N.A., which continues to use the Riverside Bank trade name in Florida. TD Bank is one of the 15 largest commercial banks in the United States, and has headquarters in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine. For more information, visit www.tdbank.com.

Force Airman Hope

Pacheco recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Pacheco 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.

Pacheco is the daughter of Julie Johnson and Edward Pacheco, both of Lake Worth. She is a 2008 graduate of the Kings Academy.

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Joey Fago and Valerie Fiordilino. PHOTO COURTESY BOB DOBENS PHOTOGRAPHY

Chelsea Cai Chilcutt

Archaeologist Urges LGLA Members To Help Preserve Florida Past

By Carol Porter Town-Crier Staff Report

Members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association were taken on a trip through time at the group’s June 24 meeting.

Michele Williams, director of the Southeast Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Network at Florida Atlantic University, gave a presentation titled “Digging Up Our Past: An Outline of South Florida’s 12,000 Years of History.”

Williams, who has a doctorate degree and is a registered professional archaeologist, noted that there are a number of archeo-tourist destinations in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Collier counties, dating to the PaleoIndian period about 17,000 years ago when settlers began arriving in Florida after the Ice Age’s glaciers receded.

“The people who populated the New World walked from Siberia into the New World,” Williams explained. “The preponderance of evidence suggests that happened. All of the good archaeological

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continued from page 3 points to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts and the Bak Middle School of the Arts, which turn out superb scores on standardized tests including the FCAT.

Among his top accomplishments, Graham includes the school district repaying $250 million it borrowed for capital improvements using the half-cent sales tax that sunsets this year.

“We have fully repaid the $250 million with interest,” he said.

“We still have six months to go to collect the half penny. In this crazy market, with all the foreclosures and bankruptcies and a flat yield curve, when we get to the end of the year, my guess is we’ll be about $1 million ahead in interest earned over interest paid on a six-year plan,” he said. “I would like to see another school district match that.”

Graham further pointed out that Palm Beach County is the only school district in the state that has enacted a concurrency plan, and the only district in the state with a nurse in every school.

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continued from page 1 lem State College in Salem, Mass., with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in business.

In 2001, Tautiva moved to Florida with his wife Sherry. They have a daughter and live in Wellington.

Tautiva teaches seventh grade civics at Okeeheelee Middle School. After learning about how government works, his students encouraged him to make a difference in the system, and he decided to run for office.

“I found myself a little embarrassed trying to explain to them how our government actually works and what lobbyists do,” he said. “They held me accountable to my beliefs. I always tell them that one person can make a difference, that an ordinary citizen can step up and make a change, so they asked me, ‘Why don’t you do it?’”

Tautiva said he would lead by example and planned to focus on education, job creation through green technology and renewable energy. “I want education to be of present concern right now,” he said. “Education is our nation’s first line of defense, and we need to put it on the forefront.”

Tautiva noted that low pay, coupled with drained resources, is pushing good teachers toward other careers. “A first-year teacher makes $36,000 a year,” he said. “They teach because they love children, but they can’t afford to have children of their own. We’re not recruiting the best and brightest minds who want to teach and have a passion for teaching because the pay is so low.”

Tautiva also worried that some

evidence supports this as a pathway.” Williams said other theories indicate that people settled the New World using boats, canoes and other seaworthy vessels because the populations spread across the New World too quickly to suggest they could have walked. However, boat evidence has been difficult to uncover. Furthermore, she said, people who came into the Americas intermarried, so it is hard to isolate where people came from through genetics. “When you study Native American DNA, you will also be studying the DNA of people who have been interacting with European people for 500 years,” Williams said.

Following that time period, Williams spoke about the Archaic Period, from 8000 BC to 1000 BC, when the sea levels began to rise and the Everglades formed. People began settling down, and society changed from small groups to larger groups, and they began using the Everglades as a source for food, fuel and other necessities.

“We start to see people doing

Karen Brill, 53, moved to the area 20 years ago and became involved with schools 17 years ago when she had to fight to get her autistic son into pre-kindergarten.

“We missed kindergarten roundup, and we went to his home school, which is Hagen Road Elementary,” Brill recalled, noting that when she tried to get him enrolled, the response was, “We don’t take kids like that.”

After much fighting to keep her son mainstreamed in school, he graduated from high school a few years ago with a standard degree.

“He is one of Palm Beach County schools’ greatest success stories,” Brill said. “He was profoundly autistic when he entered the school system, and now he works, and he’s extremely successful.”

To help her son, Brill immersed herself in curriculum and specialneeds law. She later became president of the Exceptional Student Education Coalition in Palm Beach County. At the same time, she joined the State Advisory Committee for Special Needs, where she served six years. Since then, Brill has served with numerous other advocacy organizations for children with special needs.

“I couldn’t see myself running for the school board before now

of the resources meant to go to education were not received.

“Where is the lottery money that is allocated for schools and teachers?” he asked.

Tautiva’s equation for success is “education plus jobs equals a secure future,” he said. To create jobs, he suggests investing in green technology.

“Florida is well known as the Sunshine State,” he said. “But New Jersey uses more solar panels than any other state in the union. We should be leading the nation in solar technology.”

Tautiva said that the addition of a green technology industry would create jobs, noting that Florida is primed to provide both wind and water power in addition to solar energy.

He recalled that Natcore, a manufacturer of solar energy cells, approached politicians in Washington about making it a viable market. When its words “fell on deaf ears,” the company turned to China with its business, he said.

“Those are hundreds of thousands of jobs that we could have had here in the United States,” Tautiva said.

needed to have additional funding, we could not do that or require the cities to pay a more appropriately higher fee unless 75 percent of the cities agree to that, so it’s almost a veto power, which would leave the funding burden on the county. We don’t want to make money off this. We just want it to fund the operation.” The county should not be left with the burden of guaranteeing the funding needed for the new office to operate, Marcus said.

“We never, ever envisioned a budget year like the one that we’re going through,” she said. “It may continue to get worse. We need the

complex things,” Williams said. “We see this phenomenon expressed as kings and queens and slaves. People were building pyramids, but they were building them out of oyster shells. These were large mounds. There were pretty giant structures on top of them. The priests and the higherups lived up there. We see this phenomenon where people are no longer on equal ground. There are the haves and the have-nots, which is interesting to think about 2,000 years ago.”

Williams also focused on sites such as the Miami Circle and other structures uncovered in MiamiDade County. What is interesting about those structures, she said, is that archaeologists had uncovered holes in the bedrock, which meant people drilled holes with tools they had created in order to build homes at the mouth of the Miami River.

“In order to put up a big structure, you had to put in these big posts,” Williams said, “and so they could not dig down into the soil. They had to dig down into the bedrock… This is the only exam-

because I couldn’t successfully advocate for [my son’s] needs at the same time,” she said. “I didn’t want anyone to say I was getting things because I was a school board member. I was also a single parent for many years when I was raising my children. As a single parent, it would have been too difficult.”

During that time she also earned a bachelor’s degree in organization management and a master’s degree in business administration, both from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Also of importance, he said, is getting the U.S. off of its dependency on fossil fuels.

“I see the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico as an opportunity for us to push for alternative energy sources,” he said. “Ever since I was a kid, every president said that America had to get off of fossil fuels, but it was never done.”

He compares the quick advancement of cell phones and handheld technology to what could occur with alternative energy sources.

“I think that the American people are ready for the new technology,” he said. “Look at cell phones. They started as a brick and then got smaller and smaller because of supply and demand. The same thing could happen with renewable energy. The technology is out there if people want to invest.”

Although he is an ordinary person running a grassroots campaign, Tautiva said he knows what it is to be a public servant.

“I am a public servant already,” he noted. “I understand what it is to serve many. My [primary] opponent says that he has business

flexibility to say, ‘Hey, we want this. This is an important agency; therefore, we need to have the flexibility to require everybody to fund it.’”

Marcus stressed that her concern is about the ability of the commission to increase, rather than decrease, the funding. Chairman Burt Aaronson agreed with Marcus, but during public input, David Baker, representing the Palm Beach County Ethics Initiative, asked that the amendment be approved as written.

Palm Beach County League of Cities Executive Director Jamie Titcomb added that while not all

ple of a prehistoric culture modifying the bedrock to put up a superstructure.”

Archaeologists have turned recent droughts to their advantage, Williams noted. Lake Okeechobee at one point dropped its levels so far down that unusual objects were being found. The archeologists found tools made from oyster shells and broken pottery thousands of years old.

In more recent times, Williams said there were 10,000 American Indians who lived here, but most died from diseases, war or slavery. She also pointed out that most of the cities in South Florida were not that old, with Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth barely 100 years old. The builders included Seminole Indians and Bahamians. “Those are the folks who made the railroads and the canals possible,” she said, “even though our history books tend to focus on the people who paid for it.” Williams wrapped up by speaking about how important it is to preserve the past. “That’s our heritage forever, and once it’s gone, it’s gone,” she said.

In recent years, Brill said she has focused more on regular education. “Because of my son, I had to file a lot of complaints against the school district,” she said. “I won all of them, but I learned the laws and what was required in regular education. Because he was going for a regular education diploma, I started advocating and filed one of the first complaints, if not the first, against the FCAT.”

At that time, in 2002, then-Gov. Jeb Bush appointed her as one of three parents in the state to the FCAT Blue Ribbon Task Force, where she questioned the appropriateness of the FCAT not only for special education students but general population students as well.

Originally from New York, Brill said she comes from a family of educators. She is director of business development and marketing for Richard S. Bernstein & Associates Inc. where she has worked since December 2005. For more info., visit www.brill4school board.com.

Tom Whatley, who turns 50 this week, has a daughter in law school, a son starting college and another starting at Park Vista High School. He said he has lived in a neighborhood for the past 10 years

experience, but the skills required to make a successful businessman are not the skills you need to be a public servant. They are the complete opposite. In business you have a profit motive. You want to take as much money as possible from your customers. The government should give as much as possible without taking from its constituents.”

Tautiva said that he is a candidate who can lead the U.S. into the future. He said he believes in the words of the Pledge of Allegiance that he recites each day at school.

“Under everything we do is liberty and justice for all,” he said. “I believe in rights for everyone, be it women’s rights or gay rights. I believe in those words, and I believe they should echo through the nation. It should be our mantra.”

Horn, 56, was born in New York City and lived on Long Island until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1973. After sustaining an injury, he moved to Riviera Beach before leaving to study economics and sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

In his junior year, he created Mr. Vitamin Stores, a sports nutrition store that marked his foray into business. He developed several sports nutrition-based companies, producing nutrition bars, sports drinks and supplements.

In 2005, Horn moved to Palm City with his wife Olivia and his six children. He works as a business consultant for small and medium-sized businesses.

Horn said he chose to run after seeing several bad decisions made in Congress and feels his “common sense business approach” could help solve problems.

“Business is business,” he said.

“If you understand business, you

the participants drafting the amendment were completely enamored with all the provisions, he predicted all will sign on.

“I’m not a betting man, but I would bet that in this case, when it goes to referendum, the 38 municipalities will sign on, and we will have an ethics program that we can be proud of,” Titcomb said.

He said that if there are changes that need to be considered in the future, all the stakeholders should have input.

Berger clarified that the ordinance as written allows the county commission to increase funding by a simple majority; only

After Williams’ presentation, Lt. David Combs introduced himself as the new captain of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 15, which oversees the Acreage/Loxahatchee area. Combs replaced Lt. Jay Hart, who was promoted to captain and assigned command of the Wellington substation. Combs spoke about a number of issues, including speeding and abandoned houses. “I have been with the PBSO for the last 20 years,” Combs said. “I am happy to be here. If there is any way I can help you, let me know. I am your voice.”

where the district’s advisory boundary committee has tried to move his children to four high schools in four years.

“I was one of the neighbors who rounded up the masses in the neighborhood,” he said. “I’m a retired police officer. Traditionally, I’d work 60 hours a week. I retired in 2008. They said, ‘Tom, now you have a little more time on your hands, and why don’t you just run?’ and I said, ‘That’s a great idea.’”

Whatley said his strongest supporters include those from the “Testing is not Teaching” group that opposed the teaching plan of former Chief Academic Officer Jeffrey Hernandez. “With the incumbent being there 25 years this month, it looked attractive to run,” he said.

Whatley said his No. 1 goal is to close a gap between the community, the school board and the superintendent. “Right now there is a huge gap with the stakeholders,” he said. “The stakeholders have to fight, scratch and claw just for them to come to the board. Right now, the board works for Art Johnson, and it should be the other way around. The superintendent should be working for the board. The board should be work-

can do anything. I think too many politicians don’t have any executive and/or business experience and don’t understand basic business policies.”

Horn noted the lack of a manufacturing economy as a reason for slow recovery from the recession.

“We need these industries to spur business growth and increase jobs,” he said. “I think my experience will be instrumental in developing new industries.”

If elected, Horn said he would focus on instituting term limits, campaign finance reform and a balanced budget amendment.

“Forty years later, I don’t think you have any new ideas,” he said. “Term limits give opportunities for fresh ideas.”

Along with term limits would come campaign finance reform,

Horn said. He noted that many politicians are re-elected repeatedly because they receive money from several companies. He pointed to donations given to Rooney by the sugar industry as an example.

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continued from page 7 make sure you’re properly protected.

“We are already in hurricane season, and they are predicting this one to be very active,” Oria said.

“I can’t stress how important it is to sit down and take a look at your policies. Starting with your homeowners’ insurance policies, you need to look at hurricane deductibles… The difference between deductibles means a lot of money out of your pockets if you have a claim on the house.”

lowering the funding requires a supermajority.

Marcus stressed that she wants to assure that if the office is insufficiently funded, all the stakeholders will carry the weight.

Commissioner Shelley Vana said she saw nothing wrong with the wording of the ordinance as written and made a motion to adopt it as is, which was seconded by Commissioner Steven Abrams with the understanding that revisions could be made before second reading.

Aaronson said commissioners and other leaders can continue to provide input before that time and

ing for the people and accountable to the constituents, and right now that’s just simply not the case.” Whatley said another of his goals is term limits for school board members. A retired police detective, Whatley worked with the Delray Beach Police Department for more than 20 years. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.votetom whatley.com Candidates John Adams and Steven Ledewitz did not return phone calls for comment by press time.

“His [coffer] is full of big sugar money,” he said. “It’s not just him. But how can he make a decision to save the St. Lucie estuary and the Everglades if he’s taking money from big sugar?” Horn said he would like to see an end to contributions from lobbyist and special interest groups. He would also like to see Congress balance the budget and stop overspending. “The budget has to be balanced,” he said. “We can’t say we’re going to pay for it in 10 years.” Horn, whose son Junior is deployed overseas, also said that he supports bringing U.S. troops home — notably the 50,000 troops stationed in Germany and Japan since World War II. Instead, he suggests fighting a special operations war against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Additionally, he expressed his support for Israel.

“I believe in a strong military,” he said. “But as Teddy Roosevelt said, we should walk softly but carry a big stick. We’re not the world’s policemen.”

And this applies to more than just homeowners, Oria said.

“For those of you who are business owners, the same applies to your business,” Oria noted. “Do you have hurricane coverage on your policies? We are surprised about how many people we run into who don’t have wind coverage. Bottom line, if there is a claim, it’s not covered.”

For more information, contact Evergreen Insurance at (561) 9668883 or www.evergreenins.net; Stifel Nicolaus at (561) 615-5326 or www.stifel.com; and the Wellington Chamber at (561) 7926525 or www.wellingtonchamber. com.

during the next public hearing.

“My desire is to make sure that all the 38 municipalities join in this and see if the constitutional officers, the school board, drainage districts and any other elected officials are listening,” he said.

Commissioner Jess Santamaria said that he felt the ordinance was based on a good model, the Miami-Dade County ordinance, which recovered $100 million during a 10-year period.

“I look forward to getting this thing moving once and for all and getting it implemented, and I’m sure that we will enjoy the victory,” Santamaria said.

PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Michele Williams, FAU’s director of the Southeast Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Network.

Lt. David Combs, the new captain of PBSO District 15

Karen Brill

Tom Whatley

Jim Horn

Ed Tautiva

Reid & Associates Vaccination Clinic Is Popular

Last Saturday, a local veterinary hospital sponsored a daylong vaccination clinic for horses and dogs. Reid & Associates in Loxahatchee Groves invited pet owners to “a day filled with fun, food, general healthcare and discounted or free vaccines.”

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Wolverine Shortstop Mitch Morales Signs With FAU

On June 18, Wellington High School’s Mitch Morales made an oral commitment to play for Florida Atlantic University. In November, the 5-foot-10, 150-pound speedster will sign his letter of intent, putting an end to 13 years of scrutiny and “coach’s son” gossip.

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Glover’s Air Conditioning Takes Pride In Offering Quality Service And Products

With the summer temperatures soaring, Glover’s Air Conditioning is on standby to keep all area AC units performing at top level. Based in The Acreage, Glover’s Air Conditioning is a full-line air conditioning service and repair company that is family owned and operated. Founded in 1978, co-owner Butch Glover started the company after working in the industry for more than nine years. Page 29

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New Pool Puts Swimmers Back On Growth Track

With a newly restored swimming facility, the Wellington Swim Team is looking to rebuild for a bigger and better team this season. Last September’s closure of the Wellington Aquatic Complex for renovations left the swimmers displaced and seeking other facilities to train for their yearround meets. Page 33

Vaccination Clinic Proves Popular At Reid & Associates

Last Saturday, June 26, a local veterinary hospital sponsored a daylong vaccination clinic for horses and dogs. Reid & Associates at 1630 F Road in Loxahatchee Groves sent out fliers inviting pet owners to bring their dogs and horses to “a day filled with fun, food, general healthcare and discounted or free vaccines.”

As I drove up, I passed people walking their dogs and horses along the dirt road, headed for the clinic. Horse trailers were pulling in while others were pulling out. Within an hour, I had greeted three good friends, all of whom had brought their horses. It was as if a goodly part of the horse community had showed up to take advantage of the savings.

Maria Diz, Jennifer Miller, Nora Cooney and Thomas Miller were some of the people I spotted walking their two horses, Mariah and Rebel, and Max, the dog, to the clinic.

“We live off of F Road just on the other side of Okeechobee,” Diz said. “It’s about a mile away, an easy walk. We’re here for the shots. Max can get a free rabies shot, and the horses are each getting West Nile, rabies and the tetanus/Easter/Western shot. This is really awesome, a huge savings. The whole neighborhood really appreciates this.”

Sandra Schluter, also from Loxahatchee, had trailered in Rebel, her Mustang. He needed his Coggins pulled. A Coggins is a test done annually on most horses. A vet draws a vial of blood and sends it off to the state lab to test for equine infectious anemia, a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine or cure.

“I love saving some money,” Schluter said. “Everything is so expensive nowadays, es-

Tales From The Trails

By Ellen Rosenberg

pecially for horses. You find any way to save that you can. I’m grateful they’re doing this.”

Tom O’Grady lives down the road from the clinic. He had ridden one horse, Buddy, and brought along his other horse, Hawaiian.

“I was out on a trail ride and I saw everyone here, so I came over to see what was going on,” he said. “This is great, and I already have my horses here, so I’m getting their Coggins and shots done.”

The atmosphere was definitely happy and upbeat. Everyone was glad to be there, and things were handled in an orderly fashion. There was room to wait with horses, people to help hold them, and vets giving shots and drawing blood. Participants also received raffle tickets for gift certificates to local businesses, and there were discount cards good at the Red Barn feed store, donated by Purina, one of the sponsors.

“This is a good way to help this community through these hard economic times,” said Carlos Munoz, Purina account manager and equine specialist for the South Florida area. He also had sample bags of a variety of natural dog foods.

Dr. Kim Grewal of Wellington was on hand

giving dogs their rabies shots. She said about 50 people indicated that they would attend.

“It’s really important to keep up with vaccinations,” she said. “Rabies is a fatal disease and prevalent in Palm Beach County, especially rural areas like this. It’s totally preventable, and you can’t beat free shots. Doing this helps everyone out, protects both the people and the animals.”

Bill Owens of Webster Vet Supply was

another sponsor representative. He was sitting at a small table upon which sat a couple of small Styrofoam coolers filled with vaccine vials. He was setting up the shots, filling syringes with rabies, tetanus/Eastern/Western, West Nile, flu or Rhino. Next to him was a large garbage can filled with used, empty syringes.

“Reid & Associates buys most of their sup-

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Maria Diz, Jennifer Miller, Nora Cooney and Thomas Miller with horses Mariah and Rebel, and dog max.

Fourth Of July Memories From Wellington’s Days Of Yore

Back when Wellington was young, I worked for the recreation department, creating news releases, flyers and the program guide. Then one day about two weeks before July 4th, my boss came to me and said he was quitting.

“But who’s going to run our July 4th event?” I asked.

“You,” he replied. And he was gone.

Back then, we didn’t have Village Park. We were like gypsies, packing up our tents and taking our programs wherever we could. That first year, we were at the old Wellington Club East (now known as the Wellington Community Center). But Wellington’s population was growing. The club was too small. There wasn’t any parking. So we tried Wellington High School. Then Palm Beach Polo. Every time I thought I had found a “home” for an

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event, the venue changed.

And it wasn’t just me. Roller hockey was being played in the administration parking lot. Art classes took place in the meeting hall. Basketball was at the Wellington Boys & Girls Club. It was a “make-do” situation.

The one thing that remained constant was the happiness of the kids, especially on the Fourth of July. No matter where their parents

had grown up, they remembered celebrating July 4th and they wanted their kids to have similar memories. Some towns had parades. Some had races. Some had Miss Firecracker contests. When my boss left me in charge of Independence Day, he already had done most of the planning. But the following 10 years were up to me. That’s when I realized what a gift he had given me. I got to take all my favorite July 4th memories and pass them on to another generation.

I made sure we had fireworks, of course, but there also were watermelon-eating contests and sack races and tugs-of-war. I got to showcase new teen talent at the pool party and make sure the word got out about our fishing tournament. There were karate kids, little singers and dancers, carnival rides and, because it gets hot, a water play area right at

the park. Activities went from “dawn’s early light” to “twilight’s last gleaming.”

Because there were a lot of things for people to do, I did a lot of running around. By the end of the day, I was exhausted. I suspected that people had had a good time, but I never knew for sure until I saw their photographs in the community paper.

I was always pleasantly surprised to see that they were smiling.

These days, I go to different communities to see what they’ve got going on. There is still music and fireworks and a lot of people wearing red, white and blue. There are kids tearing around the lawn and a lot of little flags everywhere. People eat and laugh and ooh and ahh. The difference is, now I get to see the smiles as they happen.

And one of them is always my own.

Destroying The Weather Channel... And Other NBC Follies

NBC, those fun, clumsy morons, are looking at the wreckage of the Weather Channel, another NBC station. How can you ruin something like that? It seems almost impossible, yet the geniuses at that network, not satisfied with being in fourth place on their main network as well as a longtime also-ran in terms of news and opinion (MSNBC), have even turned that station into a loser.

Why? Well, it is not terribly complicated. Most of us want to know our own weather, and we want it right now. But turn to the Weather Channel and you can wait 10 minutes while discovering the weather at airports in Bismarck, N.D., and Calcutta, India.

Eventually you get to see what will happen today and tomorrow in South Florida. And, of course, the regular networks have their own full-time stations devoted solely to the weather in Palm Beach County. When my wife asks what the weather is in the morning so she can dress for work, she wants me to tell her right away.

So the Weather Channel now spends a lot of its day in idle chitchat, intense coverage of local weather disasters all over the country, and even movies about weather, when all I want to know is whether it might rain. Actually, even the Weather Channel has its own local channel. Why bother with the main one?

That seems to be the real problem with NBC. There is an old story in the advertising world that a company selling dog food wanted to do more business so it got some really good advertising experts working on it. First, sales went up, and then they plummeted. Why? Well, people bought the food and discovered it was so bad that their dogs hated it. That seems to be what NBC is doing.

Remember the old days of “appointment television” when everyone rushed to see Cosby, Cheers and Friends on Thursday nights?

Now CBS with Survivor, CSI and The Mentalist competes with ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice and Fox’s Bones and Fringe. NBC comedies on Thursday win a lot of awards, but few people notice. The network just canceled the last hit original series it currently has, Law & Order. That was after

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20 years. The spinoff, L&O: Special Victims Unit is nine years old. Now, aside from the comedies no one watches, we have reality shows that do not get huge audiences but are inexpensive, and dramatic series that drop off the air. I am not certain I have even tuned into NBC since it canceled Heroes last spring. And if I am not watching the network, I will not even see the trailers for all the new shows it has.

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plies from Webster, so we like to chip in and donate in order to help out,” he said. “So far, it’s going very well. It’s organized, not at all hectic. Doing this helps everyone, which is really needed because of how the economy is today.”

Diane Laudadio, a vet tech with Reid & Associates, was busy helping to hold horses. Three veterinarians were busy drawing blood and giving shots. Brenda DeMaria, the billing person and receptionist, was manning the cash register.

“The response has been great,” DeMaria said. “We did this last year, and it was very successful. We can help everyone keep up with this needed care at a discount. We see a lot of our regular patients and also a lot of new clients. It’s been so good that we’ll probably offer it again next year.”

Candie Vitani, from The Acreage, had brought her two horses, Sky and Reina, for their shots. When she saw the bill, she practically high-fived the vet.

NBC follows the downward trend everywhere. Bravo used to be the channel for really class viewing. Originally, it had live performances of interesting plays, operas and ballets. Then it very carefully screened some really quality syndicated dramas, like The West Wing. Now it mostly shows “reality series” about “housewives” who seem like fourth-rate imitators of Sex and the City

Even SyFy, once my favorite channel, is in decline. Although it still does have what I consider the best series on television, Eureka, which begins again in July, it seems to have more old syndicated episodes of old series, “reality shows” (how can you leave out the quote marks around a show like Ghost Hunters?) and a few shows that have moved more toward the B and C movie sci-fi genre instead of quality.

The real conundrum for me is why people

who are making far more than you and me are so totally clueless when it comes to providing entertainment. Most of the other networks come up with at least one big hit every year or so. Look at Fox. It has House, Glee, Bones, Fringe and, of course, The Simpsons. And that leaves out the real elephant in the room, American Idol. NBC gives us shows comparing weight loss. And deep down we all know that the people at the network are “the biggest losers.”

I am annoyed that Comcast is purchasing the network. Frankly, I think most of the channels NBC runs are doomed. And I wonder what methods Comcast will use to get us to watch these loser shows. Black out American Idol maybe? And if the NBC family goes down, how much are Comcast subscribers, who often have few other options, going to pay to make up for the losses?

“I probably saved a hundred dollars here today,” she said. “You guys are awesome. I love you!”

A veterinarian draws blood for a Coggins test at last weekend’s event.

Wellington’s Zatorsky To Debut Film July 3 At Mos’Art Theatre

Wellington resident and awardwinning writer/director Marc C. Zatorsky has announced that the world premiere of his new mini-featurette The Misadventures of Wallace Weaver will be shown on Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. at the Mos’Art Theatre in Lake Park.

The story focuses on lovable loser Wallace Weaver (William A. Butland) and his attempted robbery of an auto accessory store unfortunately operated by the ditzy girl-extraordinaire Mindy (Christie Schelhorn) and owned by Mindy’s dad (C. Todd Vittum).

The unfortunate timing of Mindy, her dad and their customers (Rhonda Stearns, Richard Sosa and Andrew Brown) creates havoc for the first-time robber. Ivie Slocumb, Jennifer Lieber and Carlie Schelhorn round out the cast.

Paul Halluch, a Burt Reynolds Scholarship winner from the Palm Beach International Film Festival, was the director of photography and also handled the editing. Original music was composed by George Zhen, and Wessley Summers created the computer animation.

Writer/Director Zatorsky has won awards for his work in the past, including an airing during the Super Bowl of one of his commercials. People will recognize Butland from many projects, including being the initial victim in “Hogzilla.”

Lieber has graced the boards of the Village Players in several productions. Vittum and Stearns will both be seen in the upcoming release Turkles

A reception featuring the stars of The Misadventures of Wallace Weaver will be held at 8 p.m. with the movie following at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $4 each. The Mos’Art Theatre is located at 700 Park Ave., Lake Park, in the heart of Lake Park’s arts district. To order tickets, visit the box office or call (561) 3376763.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Features Exhibit

‘Multiple Sins’

The subject matter may have been sinful, but several South Florida artists found absolution in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s multi-media juried exhibition “Multiple Sins,” including Wellington artist Gail Erickson, who received an award for honorable mention in the juried exhibition.

“This exhibition is nothing like our viewers have experienced here before,” said Shannon Frezza, curator for the Lighthouse ArtCenter.

“We have created an atmosphere of the tempting, the tantalizing and the delicious.”

Lighthouse ArtCenter Board President Colette Meyer presented awards to artists on June 17 during the Tequesta museum’s third Thursday event.

“Multiple Sins” is open through Sept. 25, and in conjunction with the exhibition, the ArtCenter will

host Barry Seidman, who will lecture on “The Art and Magic of Still Photography” during the museum’s third Thursday event, scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 15. Seidman will offer insights into his techniques and talk about “tricks of the trade” as he shows the audience how he uses illusion to create his trademark still-life photography. The event is free to members of the Lighthouse ArtCenter and costs $5 for non-members.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter, formerly known as the Lighthouse Center for the Arts, is located at Gallery Square North (373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta). Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with free admission. For information on exhibitions, classes or membership, call (561) 746-3101 or visit www.lighthousearts.org.

Clyman’s ‘Secret Order’ Opens July 7 At Caldwell Theatre

After the universal acclaim that accompanied the Caldwell Theatre’s 2009 summer season (Vices: A Love Story, The Whipping Man)

Artistic Director Clive Cholerton, has chosen again to counter program against traditional summer fare, and will present the southeastern premiere of Bob Clyman’s successful comedic thriller, Secret Order. It will open Wednesday, July 7. “If the past year has taught me

anything, it is that Caldwell’s audiences demand intellectually stimulating and highly engaging theater,” Cholerton said. “Regardless of the time of year, they want to be entertained both through their minds as well as their soul.”

Secret Order is the exceedingly funny story of a brilliant young researcher who believes he has found a cure for cancer. He is aggressively recruited by a world-renowned research laboratory in New York,

headed by an equally famous administrator (Gordon McConnell). The play hinges on the accuracy of the research and the moral dilemma of who owns the truth to any story.

To fulfill this tall mandate, Cholerton has recruited Tom Bloom to direct Secret Order. Bloom was instrumental in the development process of the script in its infancy and was a natural to bring it to life in South Florida. “Knowing the script

with the intimacy that I have acquired over the years certainly allows me to delve into under layers that may not be apparent to a newcomer,” Bloom said. “Obviously having an actor of the skill of McConnell is a huge bonus in that he can go in so many directions and has an infinite capacity for playing multiple thoughts simultaneously.”

Secret Order runs July 7 through Aug. 1. Evening shows are presented Wednesday through Saturday at

8 p.m., and matinees take place Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $38 and $45 general admission, and $10 for students. The theater is located at 7901 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, call the box office at (561) 241-7432 or (877) 247-7432, or visit the theater’s web site at www.caldwelltheatre.com. Group rates are available by calling (561) 995-2333.

The Misadventures of Wallace Weaver cast members gather for a group photo.

Executive Director Katie Deits (left) and “Multiple Sins” awardwinning artists, with Wellington artist Gail Erickson fourth from the left receiving honorable mention for her ceramic work.

Marc Zatorsky (right) gives instruction to Director of Photography Paul Halluch during the filming of the movie.

Glover’s Air Conditioning co-owner Butch Glover; not pictured: co-owner Randy Glover.

Glover’s Air Conditioning: Taking Pride In Service And Quality Products

By Damon Webb Town-Crier Staff Report

With the summer temperatures soaring, Glover’s Air Conditioning is on standby to keep all area AC units performing at top level.

Based in The Acreage, Glover’s Air Conditioning is a full-line air conditioning service and repair company that is family owned and operated.

Founded in 1978, co-owner Butch Glover started the company after working in the industry for more than nine years. Although he had a chance to run a previous company he worked at, Glover decided he would rather start his own firm. Six years later, his son Randy joined the business, following in his father’s footsteps.

The Glover’s Air Conditioning service area includes all of Palm Beach County and beyond. The company is able to take on both residential and light commercial projects. A service mechanic is on hand to come out and review the problem on site thoroughly before moving forward and suggesting a proper course of action.

Glover’s Air Conditioning carries a wide variety of equipment. This enables them to match the client with the right equipment based on the client’s specific needs.

“When a client selects our team, we bring with us 33 years of experience,” Butch said. “To stay current in our industry, we make sure to keep up with all the latest equipment. We want to make sure we are prepared to service clients on many levels and project require-

ments. With the industry always changing, it’s important for the client to be well informed about the choices available to them.”

The Glover family has lived in Palm Beach County since 1962. While the economy has gone through many ups and downs through the years, Butch noted that the loyal clientele at Glover’s Air Conditioning has grown consistently since the company’s inception, and he credits them with helping keep the business running. The company remains steady with work throughout the whole year, he said.

“We have been in the area for a while,” Butch said. “We have seen it develop and grow. We definitely want the business to be in the area where we live. We treat everyone as part of our family, and that is what has made our relationships so strong and lasting.”

Butch has been faithful to something he learned early on when he started his business. He was told to always be dedicated to service and taking care of the customer. This has been a fundamental goal of the company.

“The service aspect is just as important as the products we offer our clients,” Butch said. “When we bring on a new client, we make sure to give them our personal contact information. We always want to remain accessible and keep communication open. This is where our work speaks for itself. We want people to be completely satisfied with the job they have trusted us with and remember us if someone they know needs the services we offer and stand behind as a company.”

For more information about Glover’s Air Conditioning, call (561) 793-7388.

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Caremore Family Practice Now Seeing Patients In Royal Palm

On June 1, a new medical practice opened its doors in Royal Palm Beach. Doctors Daniel and Geetanjali Dodson, a husband and wife team, have begun seeing patients at their newly established Caremore Family Practice.

The practice provides all aspects of primary care medicine for the entire family, from age 2 and up.

“We love this area and its people,” Dr. Daniel Dodson said. “Here at the corner where The Acreage, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee converge, we are well positioned to serve all three communities.”

Dr. Daniel Dodson grew up in Albuquerque, N.M. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany and the Middle East. He returned to Albuquerque

to attend the University of New Mexico, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. From there, he traveled to Los Angeles, Calif., where he attended the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. After medical school, he moved to Florida and did two years of pediatrics training at Palms West Hospital before completing a family practice residency at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Geetanjali Dodson grew up in South Florida and attended St. Andrew’s School in Boca Raton before traveling to Louisiana to study at Tulane University. There she received a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology. She returned to Florida in 2003 to attend Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and stayed to

complete her family practice residency at WRMC.

Caremore Family Practice is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for appointments and walk-ins. Patients can be seen on Saturdays by appointment only.

“Our doors are open to the community,” Dr. Daniel Dodson said. “Anybody can stop by during our normal hours to tour our office and meet the doctors. We want everybody to see what we have to offer so that they can make an informed choice.”

Caremore Family Practice is located at 1117 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. (at the northwest corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards, near Winn-Dixie). To schedule an appointment, call the office (561) 784-4481.

Register Now For First-Time Home Buyers Seminar In Lake Worth

The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches Foundation will host a First-Time Home Buyers Seminar on Saturday, July 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches Conference Center in Lake Worth (1926 10th Ave. North, on the fourth floor).

The free seminar will address a variety of topics including available first-time home buyer programs, the buying process, the benefits of working with a Realtor, the pre-approval process, FHA and conforming home limits, pre-purchase counseling and more.

The seminar will be led by a Realtor member of association, who will explain the benefits of using a Realtor, a mortgage lender and a credit counselor.

Anyone gearing up to buy a home should attend this seminar to learn as much as possible about purchas-

ing a house. Seminar attendees will walk away with new terms, concepts, information on programs and, above all, the security that comes from knowing what to expect from the beginning to the end of the process. The more knowledge you have about the home-buying process, the

more confident you will be when you venture into the real estate market. The ultimate result is the American dream of home ownership. There are a limited number of seats available, so RSVP early to Ruben Frias at (561) 688-1352 or e-mail rfrias@rapb.com.

Drs. Daniel and Geetanjali Dodson of Caremore Family Practice.

Oasis Awarded Community Fund Grant

The Oasis Compassion Agency was recently awarded a grant from the Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund in the amount of $15,600 to fund a job counselor position. This position will allow Oasis to assist more candidates in their job search and preparation.

The Oasis Compassion Agency job counselor helps clients prepare resumes, conduct mock interviews, and provide interview clothing and viable job leads to candidates. The job counselor also helps coordinate a quarterly career skills workshop, which is open to the community at large at no cost.

The Boca Raton-based Jarden Consumer Solutions — best known for brands such as Mr. Coffee, Sunbeam, Rival and Oster — is committed to investing in the local community.

“This is our fourth year receiving funds from Jarden,” Oasis CEO Sharon Gill said. “Over the past four years, we have received over $38,000 from Jarden, in addition to goods and merchandise for

re-sale in our thrift store to help offset operational costs. Jarden has been pivotal to the growth of our career center, and we owe a lot to them for their committed partnership.”

Rocki Rockingham, vice president of community relations and communications, noted the importance of supporting the community.

“Our employees who contribute to the Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund really believe in giving a hand up, which we see the job counselor at Oasis doing daily,” Rockingham said. “At a time when so many Americans are transitioning, we feel it is important to band together and make a positive difference in their lives and continue to help strengthen the communities where our employees live and work.”

Oasis, now in its seventh year of operation, helps its Palm Beach County clients stabilize and improve their economic circumstances with a three-pronged approach in which roadblocks to success are identified, a plan is created to overcome those obsta-

cles, and that plan is implemented. Oasis assists its clients with food and clothing while requiring clients to attend job counseling as well as classes in personal finance and nutrition, among others. Oasis will be opening a new women’s center in July, the first of its kind in Palm Beach County.

The Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund is

the company’s employeefunded charitable giving entity.

As a non-profit organization, the Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund provides monetary grants to qualified charitable organizations that engage in community development initiatives. For more information, visit Jarden’s web site at www. jardencs.com.

Erdman Anthony Hires Wellington’s Danielle Dux

Erdman Anthony has announced the recent hiring of Danielle Dux as a technical marketing coordinator in its geospatial services business.

A Wellington resident, Dux brings several years of marketing experience to her new position at Erdman Anthony, most recently at American Consulting Engineers of Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising from Florida Atlantic University and is in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, also at FAU.

For nearly 60 years, Erdman Anthony has been providing infrastructure engineering and support services to private industry and government clients. The firm employs more than 300 people, including 80 professional engineers and licensed land surveyors, throughout its offices in Albany, Buffalo, Hudson Valley and Roches-

ter, N.Y.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Penn.; and West Palm Beach and Orlando, Fla.

Erdman Anthony is one of a relative handful of engineering consulting firms nationwide to have earned ISO 9001 quality certification. For more information, visit the firm’s web site at www. erdmananthony.com.

Community Fund Grant — (L-R) Oasis CEO Sharon Gill, Tonya Meese, Rocki Rockingham, Larry Randall, Kevin Cameron, Dawn Dosch-Better and Emily Ostermeyer.

Danielle Dux

New Pool Puts Wellington Swimmers Back On Growth Track

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

With a newly restored swimming facility, the Wellington Swim Team is looking to rebuild for a bigger and better team this season.

In September, the closure of the Wellington Aquatic Complex for renovations left the swimmers displaced and seeking out other facilities to train for their year-round meets. However, many were too far away, unheated or unavailable, which put a strain on the team.

“We had a lot of people who took the easy way out and went other places to train,” head coach Richard Whalen said. “But we have a core group of people who stuck by us. It was hard and inconvenient, and we didn’t have the pool time we’d have liked to, but we’re getting back into it.”

Despite the hardship, the team was able to stick it out and continue to win.

Now the team is gearing up for several meets at the end of the summer, with many members also looking to be competitive at the high school level.

“We have the Junior Olympics coming up for the younger kids at the end of July,” Whalen said. “And we have the Senior Championship for the Florida Gold Coast coming

up at the end of July as well. Then high school season is right around the corner in August.”

Whalen noted that he has a core group of kids who swim both at the club and high school levels, giving them an advantage in high school competition from the year-round training.

Now that they’ve returned home to Wellington, Whalen is looking to put the team back together.

“The new facility is fantastic,” he said. “It’s deep enough on both sides for the long course meets and the short course meets. We’re rebuilding now and getting more people.”

Tryouts are held every Monday and Wednesday throughout the year from 4:30 to 5 p.m. for all levels of swimmers.

Currently the Wellington Swim Team has about 80 swimmers, Whalen noted, which is up from the approximately 35 who remained on the team during its displacement.

“Our team is very tight-knit,” he said. “We’re a family. We went through the hard times together.”

Practice, competition and teambuilding activities have helped create that family atmosphere, Whalen said. Earlier this month, the team won a 12.5-mile relay race around Key West.

“We do a lot of things together,”

he said. “We have team picnics and barbecues. We have team pizza parties. You get to have a lot of friends on the team because you’re always there with them.”

Whalen said his hope for the team is to rebuild even bigger and better than before and continue to be competitive on all levels.

“We want to be very highly competitive in the Junior Olympics,” he said. “And we want our other kids to be competitive at the senior championships. We want to train and get back into it.”

For more information, visit www. wellingtonswimming.com.

He doesn’t hit for power, and he doesn’t throw 95 mph. He does, however, have passion. He does have speed. And he does have knowledge of the game.

Still A Wolverine, Shortstop Mitch Morales Signs With FAU Wolverine Watch

Wellington High School shortstop Mitch Morales also has one trait every baseball team needs on its roster: heart.

On June 18, Morales made an oral commitment to play for Florida Atlantic University. In November, the 5-foot-10, 150-pound speedster will sign his letter of intent, putting an end to 13 years of scrutiny and “coach’s son” gossip.

The son of Alex Morales, an ex-scout for the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves and the current coach of Palm Beach State College, Mitch Morales grew up in the spotlight. A soon-to-be three-year varsity starter for the Wolverines, he has put skepticism aside to be an important member of the team.

“Growing up in baseball is all about politics,” he said. “Because of that, I feel I’ve never gotten full respect for things I do. If I ever do badly, it’s always, ‘Oh, well why is he playing?’ ‘Because he’s the coach’s kid.’ And if I do well, it’s always, ‘Well he better be doing good, look who his father is.’”

The first time I saw Morales play was as an eighth-grader on the Wellington Landings Middle School team. On a team loaded with gifted players (Wellington and Palm Beach Central players Andrew Istler, Bobby Poyner, Alex Tannone, Thomas Kirchner, Peter Rivera and Zach Turturici), Morales stood out as

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the player who brought all the talent together.

“Mitch has unbelievably quick hands in the field, rarely makes any errors, and always comes up clutch at the plate when you need him to,” said Marcus Mooney, Morales’ former teammate on the Palm Beach Red Wings and the current shortstop for Seminole Ridge High School.

Mostly used as a top-of-the-order hitter, Morales has used his high energy and great defense to become a fan favorite at Wellington. One moment that stands out was during his sophomore year. In the midst of a long hitting slump, Morales hit a bases-clearing triple to score two runs. The crowd went wild. As he gets the job done on the field, he certainly has his share of fun. “The funniest thing was when we were playing a team from up north and he fell for the hidden ball trick … boy was that embarrassing,” Mooney said.

While I compare his game to New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, Morales says he’s like former Atlanta Braves and current Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal. The

Braves are Morales’ favorite team. Through a friend of his father’s, Rene Francisco, a scout for the Kansas City Royals, Morales got to meet his idol before a game against the Florida Marlins in 2007.

“We have similar skills. We’re fast, have plus arm strength, and have very good hands,” Morales said. “We’re not hitters who hit for power, [but] we play small ball and just run fast.”

His energetic play on the base paths matches his jubilant personality off the field. Morales said he enjoys “staying busy,” listing hanging out with friends, playing ping-pong and going to the beach as his main hobbies. Around campus, one will never see Morales without a smile on his face.

“He has the best personality,” friend Kaelin Ferreira said. “He would do anything for any one of his friends.”

As for his decision to attend FAU, Morales said he thought about playing for his father at Palm Beach State but decided not to because “there would be too many problems.” As he was not the biggest player in high school, he certainly won’t be on the college level. But FAU fans will soon find out that the undersized shortstop has a lot to offer.

“The part I have down more than others isn’t natural skill or talent, but knowledge of the game. I’ve grown up around the game and know it inside and out,” he said. “FAU has a great program. This year they won their conference and only seem to be getting better. Another great thing is they don’t recruit a lot

of players for one position, which means I’ll get a lot of playing time my freshman year, and it will give me a chance to grow even more as a player.”

If the past has any indication on what the future will be like, Morales will do what he does best — silence critics and play baseball.

Headed To FAU — WHS shortstop Mitch Morales in his uniform from the Palm Beach Police Athletic League team.

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Mom Peggy Kozad, coach Sean Atteberry, and Ashley, Monica and Grace Kozad.

Swimmers take a break from their laps to pose for a photo.

Madelyn Dupuis, 7, was accepted to the red team.

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Fourth Of July Activities In Royal Palm Beach

Although fireworks will be the big attraction this Sunday evening, the Village of Royal Palm Beach has some other outdoor events planned for the morning and afternoon. For the 20th year now, the village will present the Western Communities Red, White & Blue Family

Fishing Tournament at Lakeside Challenger Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call Royal Palm Beach Recreation at (561) 790-5124.

Also taking place Sunday morning will be the village’s annual Firecracker Golf Tournament at the Links at Madison Green. The scramble format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost is $60 per player, $240 for

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1521 recently held its fourth annual Challenger British Soccer Camp at Samuel Friedland Park in The Acreage. Participants ranged in age from 4 to 14 years old. In addition to the camp, the AYSO is still registering players for its upcoming fall season. For more information, visit www.ayso1521. net or call (561) 798-5467. Pictured left and right are the young players at the AYSO soccer camp.

a foursome and $100 for hole sponsors. An awards ceremony and lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

A three-on-three basketball tournament will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Camellia Park. And at 2 p.m., activities begin at Lakeside Challenger Park with free music, a water slide, bounce house, obstacle course and rock wall, along with

children’s holiday crafts. Kayaks will be available at no charge from 2 to 5 p.m. with kayak races at 6 p.m. The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

Register For Women’s Softball

The Greater Palm Beaches Gumbo Limbo League is offering a slow-

pitch women’s softball program for women living in the greater West Palm Beach area.

Games will be played this fall on Sundays at Howard Park in West Palm Beach. Howard Park is located at 1302 Parker Avenue. Registration for the fall season is now open to place players and register teams. For fall league program requirements and sponsor package information, e-mail softballgalhere @aol.com or call (561) 758-8082.

Palm Beach Little League Results, Registration News

The Palm Beach Little League is ending its season in style. Competing in the District 7 championship, the 10-U team took first place, while the 11-12 little league took third. The league is now heading into the international tournament with teams representing the 9-10, 10-11, 1112 and 15-16 age groups. They could play in the Little League World Series if they advance through local and regional tournaments.

The Palm Beach Little League has been growing for the past two seasons and now is expanding out into new areas. Its boundaries now serve all of The Acreage, Loxahatchee and Royal Palm

Beach. The league is attracting the talented players and coaches from the surrounding areas due to the great competition offered.

Sign-ups for the fall baseball season will start at the beginning of August. The league invites the community to come out and enjoy America’s favorite past time with the most recognized organization in youth baseball.

For more information about Palm Beach Little League, visit its web site at www.pblittleleague.com, or contact Lee Hartigan lee@ pblittleleague.com or Keary Pence keary@littleleague. com, or by phone at (561) 714-0352.

Send sports news items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.

Bowon Students Win At Fort Pierce Event

Bowon Muay Thai Academy’s students earned victories on Saturday, May 22 at the Fort Pierce Police Athletic League’s fundraising event Burmese/Muay Thai Fight Night.

Scoring wins were Zach List (Z-Man) in the 60- to 65pound weight class, James Spence in the 70- to 75pound weight class and George Berns in the 150- to 155-pound weight class.

Out of 11 total matches, Bowon Muay Thai Academy took home three victories and the award for the Best Fight of the Night for Stephen James in the 190- to 195pound weight class.

Bowon Muay Thai Academy is the premier Muay Thai learning/training center in Palm Beach County. Kru Alan Bowonthamachakr is dedicated to training students age 6 and older. Besides the

Beginner and Fight Team programs, Bowon offers its Young Boxer program for children ages 6 to 12, which is specially designed not to promote aggressive behavior but help children learn self discipline, self defense, self confidence, focus and coordination in a safe, smallgroup setting that will benefit the students physically and mentally.

Bowon also offers a Muay

Thai fitness program that focuses on body conditioning and toning, weight loss, cardiovascular endurance and strength training for overall mental and physical fitness in a non-competitive, safe and challenging environment. For more information about Bowon Muay Thai Academy’s programs, call Jackie Bowonthamachakr at (561) 313-2419 or visit www. bowonmuaythai.com.

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Dianne M. Morin Home Cooking Summer Camp — The Home Cooking Summer Camp program is a hands-on experience where all campers will work in groups based on their level of cooking experience. Everyone will participate in making various aspects of their meal. In addition to general cooking techniques, campers will be instructed on safe food handling, equipment safety and table etiquette. Campers will learn how to read a recipe, prepare and cook delicious and healthy dishes with an emphasis on nutrition. All campers will take home a copy of the recipes which they create. For more information or to register, call (561) 722-4429 or visit www.diannemmorininc.com

Good Earth Farm Summer Camp — At the Good Earth Farm, home of Chocolate Chip Animal Rescue Inc., a not-for-profit large animal sanctuary, children ages seven to 11 learn to care for and respect animals on a real farm at the Horseback Riding & Animal Lovers Camp. The farm features horses, miniature horses, ponies, a donkey, pigs, ducks, geese, sheep, parrots, llamas and alpacas. Summer camp runs from June 6 through July 30, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each special half day for kids includes working with horses, miniature horses, alpacas, llamas and exotic birds, riding lessons, fine arts and crafts, candy, soap making and felting, grooming horses and llama/alpaca care. Sign up now. The camp needs 10 children minimum and 25 maximum. Call Nancy Fried-Tobin at (561) 792-2666 for details. Also, every Wednesday, Good Earth Farm offers group riding for $35 a class, ages four and up at 4 p.m. with an adult walking the child while on the pony; register separately. Fifteen years and up needed as counselor assistants includes one free riding lesson per week plus community service hours.

High Touch High Tech — High Touch High Tech has been providing hands-on science experiments to children in South Florida for over 15 years. They bring science to life for children in preschool through middle school. Up until now, Ann and Mike Ezratty, the owners of the South Florida region, and their team of professional scientists, have gone into your child’s school. Now, for the first time ever, they have a facility in Wellington offering summer camp programs and birthday parties beginning June 2010 at a new location off of Pierson Road. The camp offers affordable pricing, hands-on science experiments with lots of cool science take-homes, nature experiences as well as art projects that relate to the scientific investigations. High Touch High Tech knows that children are naturally curious and taps into their natural curiosity to provide them with safe, exciting and fun experiments to help them understand the world around them with the ultimate goal of giving children the tools to be able to think scientifically in order to solve problems. Expect really awesome fun as kids erupt volcanoes, pan for gems, launch rockets, make ice cream, grow plants, make fossils, dissect owl pellets and much, much more! Come visit as High Touch High Tech creates their all new hands-on science laboratory! Space is limited to 20 young scientists. High Touch High Tech is located at 3080 Fairlane Farms Rd., Suite 2. Call (561) 7923785 today.

Loxahatchee Country Preschool — The Loxahatchee Country Preschool has been here for 20 years and provides a safe environment with small ratios for summer campers, which means children are well supervised. Throughout the summer, the camp program offers arts and crafts, field trips (which the management team attends), swimming lessons in the school’s swimming pool, Spanish lessons, movies, a bounce house, golf, bowling and more in-house activities. A free pizza lunch will be provided on Fridays. It’s a safe environment while providing an excellent educational program! In a letter sent to the school, the Kings Academy wrote, “What preschools are better prepared for Kings? Loxahatchee Country Preschool was mentioned with enthusiasm!” Call (561) 790-1780 for more information.

Noah’s Ark — Noah’s Ark is located on Okeechobee Blvd in Loxahatchee Groves. They offer free allday VPK. Lower rates and special registration for fall. Meals are included. Noah’s Ark offers care for infants and preschool children as well as after-school care. Se habla Espanol. Conveniently located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. between Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves elementary schools. Call (561) 753-6624 for more info.

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is committed to provide an exceptional quality camp that is fun, comfortable, warm and friendly. Our Staff is professional trained and experienced. The magnificent schedule includes field trips 3-4 times per week and on campus activities. Field trips include Skate and Strike Zone, Discovery Museum/IMAX Theater, Rapids Water Park, Omni Auditorium, Fitness Festival, Chuck E Cheese, Wannado City, Fun Depot, Library, Wellington Pool, Parks, Movies, Lion County, and a trip to Orlando. On campus activities include dance, sports, crafts, carnivals, computers, academics, game room, shows D.J. Parties, fishing and more. Contact Director, DebPagliaro at 561-633-4431 or 561-633-4430 for registration information.

Select Soccer Training — Select Soccer Training is pleased to offer Summer Camps 2010 to the western communities at Seminole Palms Park in Royal Palm Beach. As soccer grows in participation in Palm Beach County and with the excitement of the World Cup this summer, this camp will offer children the opportunity to learn skills and techniques from a licensed, experienced professional. Soccer will be instructed in the mornings with water breaks, lunch and then off for more fun at Calypso Bay Water Park. Registration includes a soccer ball, camp t-shirt, snacks and water at break times, daily admission to the water park and professional soccer instruction. The cost to register a camper is $215 per camp with a sibling discounted cost of $195 per sibling. Groups of three or more are also $195 per camper. The multi-camp discount for both camps is $175 per camper when registering for both camps. Contact Tim Miller of Select Soccer Training at (561) 212-6330 or tmillerupr90@yahoo.com to register by June 1 for the first camp and July 20 to register for the second camp.

TNT Gymnastics Center — TNT is offering a great summer program with flexible hours and fun-filled days. They provide a safe, positive environment for your child to enhance self-esteem and physical fitness through gymnastics, trampolines, rock climbing, group games, arts & crafts, water play, martial arts and much more! TNT owner Tina Tyska is a former Class 1 gymnast coached by two-time Olympian Kim Chase. She has 25 years of coaching experience, including toddlers thru Level 9 gymnasts as well as special-needs children. TNT Gymnastics is located at 3120 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 383-TNT1 (8681).

Zolet Arts Academy — Zolet Arts Academy is in its 20th year offering professional fine arts classes in the original Wellington Mall. The summer camp program runs Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with four separate weekly schedules starting June 7 for ages 6-8 and 9-14 in drawing, painting, sculpture and crafts. No two days are alike and feature rotating subjects and media: acrylics, watercolors, tempera, fingerpaints, chalk and oil pastels, charcoal, pen and inks, block and mono printing, 3D collage, wood, clay, tile, papier mache, textiles and observational drawing/shading for audition prep. Zolet offers individualized instruction for all skill levels and a perfect time-limited curriculum for rainy afternoons. Take-home completed work daily. The total cost of $165/week includes all free supplies. For more info., call (561) 793-6489.

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Saturday, July 3

• A Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo East (9067 Southern Blvd.). Vendors will be selling guns, knifes and accessories. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo West (9067 Southern Blvd.). Decorators, designers, collectors, hobbyists and the curious can find a vast array of dealers in one location. Regular admission tickets cost $7 for adults and $6 for seniors. Visit www. southfloridafair.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will “Celebrate the Fourth” on Saturday, July 3 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. for ages 2 and up. Celebrate Independence Day with stories, music and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Brent Gregory: Make a Magical Splash at Your Library” Saturday, July 3 at 2:30 p.m. for all ages. Join magician Brent Gregory for illusions, puppetry, hilarious comedy, storytelling and audience participation. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will host the Grand Opening of the Wellington Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 3 from 3 to 10 p.m. in front of the Wellington Community Center on Forest Hill Blvd. Call (561) 7914000 for more info. Sunday, July 4

• The 20th annual Western Communities Red, White & Blue Family Fishing Tournament will take place Sunday, July 4 at Lakeside Challenger Park in Royal Palm Beach. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. For more info., call the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Department at (561) 790-5124.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach’s annual Firecracker Golf Tournament will take place Sunday, July 4 at the Links at Madison Green. The scramble format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost is $60 per player, $240 for a foursome and $100 for hole sponsors. For more info., call the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

• Royal Palm Beach’s Fourth of July Celebration returns home to Lakeside Challenger Park near the southern end of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Activities begin at 2 p.m.

with free music and fun for all ages. There will be a water slide, bounce house, obstacle course and rock wall, along with children’s holiday crafts. Rick Nelson will provide live music. At 9 p.m., residents will gather for the main event: fireworks, presented by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. For more info., call (561) 790-5100.

• Celebrate Independence Day in Wellington beginning with a Patriotic Pool Party. The pool will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Regular entrance fees will apply. At 5 p.m., the village will host its Freedom Ride. Motorcycle enthusiasts will meet outside the Wellington Community Center at 5 p.m. with departure at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., Village Park will open with family events including games, inflatable rides and bingo, all free of charge. There will also be vendors selling food and drink. Alternative classic rock band Rumour Hazit will provide live music throughout the evening. At 9:15 p.m., the “Fireworks Extravaganza” presented by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale will begin. For more info., call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The City of Greenacres and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Fourth of July celebration “Ignite the Nite” on Sunday, July 4 at 5 p.m. at Greenacres Community Park (2095 Jog Road, Greenacres). Admission is free. For more information, call (561) 889-6527 or visit www.prhchamber.com.

Monday, July 5

• The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center (129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach) will hold “It’s an Art, It’s an Art!” summer camp enrichment program for children Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9. Call (561) 742-6782 or visit www.schoolhousemuseum.org for info.

Tuesday, July 6

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Let’s Make Music” on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in July for ages 2 to 5. Music lovers will gather to dance, sing and move to the beat of their favorite songs. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Bookmaking I: Sea Animal Book” on Tuesdays, July 6 and 13 at 4 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Make a book in the shape of a sea creature. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library’s Teen Advisory Group will meet Tuesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR, continued from page 39 for ages 12 to 17. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “1,000 Blank Cards” on Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. for ages 12 to 17. Create your own game with a stack of blank cards and your imagination. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. in the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 7932418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.

Wednesday, July 7

• Free Diabetes Screenings will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 7-9 at Kmart (10101 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). No appointment is necessary. Call Cholestcheck (800) 713-3301 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “You Wouldn’t Want to…” on Wednesdays in July at 1 p.m. for ages 9 and up. Hear true, but scary, historical tales. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wine Workshop on Wednesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. “The Wine Guy” Bob Burchill will discuss choosing and enjoying wines. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

Friday, July 9

• The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum (129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach) will feature the family-friendly event “Fun With Food: Chocolate!” on Friday, July 9 at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Call (561) 742-6782 or visit www.schoolhousemuseum.org for info.

• The Lake Worth Playhouse (713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) will present Rent beginning Friday, July 9 and running through Saturday, July 31. Call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org for more info.

• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host the Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series beginning Friday, July 9 and running through Friday, Aug. 20. Call (561) 495-0233 or visit www.morikami. org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Sandbar & Grill (1179 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Winn-Dixie Plaza) will hold its grand opening Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10 with tropical food and drinks and a 99-cent kids menu. Daily

hours are Sunday through Thursday 4 to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight. Call (561) 795-8500 for more info.

• Boomer Times & SeniorLife magazine will hold a free Sizzling Red Hot Boomer Expo on Friday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Learn about the newest products and services and meet experts in the field of health, wealth, entertainment and travel. Participants will have a chance to win more than 50 premium prizes. Call Anita Finley at (561) 736-8000 for more info. Saturday, July 10

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host “Winter in July” on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Bring your mittens and dive into 40 tons of snow. The Snow Queen will be on hand, and even the animals will get into the spirit. Call (561) 547-WILD or visit www.palmbeach zoo.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present “Science Rocks!” on Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m. for ages 6 to 9. Watch a movie about geology and take home half a geode. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will feature a Fan-Making Program on Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (561) 495-0233, ext. 237 or visit www. morikami.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a meeting of its Chess Club on Saturday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Monday, July 12

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Do You Have a Clue?” on Mondays starting July 12 at 11:15 a.m. for ages 6 to 9. Are you mystery nut? Join in for I Spy, spot-the-difference, dots-to-dots, mazes and more. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Monday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m. at La Reina Supermarket (5851A Lake Worth Road, Greenacres). RSVP to Anitra Harmon at (561) 790-6200. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. Email: news@gotowncrier.com.

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IMPRESS CONSTRUCTION CORP. — All phases of General Construction Robert Betancourt 561-722-7681 CGC1512363

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — no job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers Tom (954) 444-3178 BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS, INC. — REMODEL & REPAIRS Interior Trim, crown molding, rotttenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets/ countertops,wood flooring. Bonded Ins.U#19699 791-9900 628-9215

ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-248-8528

HOME INSPECTIONS — Mold inpections, air quality testing, US Building Inspectors mention this ad $20.00 Off. 561-784-8811

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycle •RV

Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/rCavanagh

LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT SUPERSTORE IN WPB MOWERS,TRACTORS, UTILITY VEHICLES,POWER TOOLS, COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL USE. GUARANTEED BEST PRICES. 561-689-9880 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-3576

HOME TURF — Lawn maintenance, landscape, irrigation, tree removal, hurricane prep, stump grinding, HOA/POA specialists. www.hometurfservice.com 561333-5989 No Obligation FREE QUOTE.

MOLD & MILDEW INSPECTIONS

Air Quality Testing, leak detection. US building inspectors, mention this ad for discount. 561-784-8811

RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior, Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Interior/Exterior, residential painting, over 20 years exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

WOMEN, MEN NEED AN EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS? — We will cook, go to museums, do office work, go to parties, plan parties, organize, pack, go to classes, shop, golf, tennis, work on computer, write letters or poems, decorating etc. Anything fun that’s legal. $22/hr. min. 4 hrs MadelynPage22@Gmail.com Momma Madi 561-422-2910

LICENSED PLUMBER - Beat any legitimate estimate. A/C service lowest price. Complete service, new construction, replacement. CFC1426242 CAC058610 Bonded & Insured. 561-601-6458

POOL PLAS TERING AND RESURFACING — Lic. U19996. 561722-7690.

ELITE POOL SERVICE — You dealt with the rest now deal with the best.” All maintenance & repairs, salt chlorinators, heaters, leak detection. 561-791-5073

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING

Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Call Butch 309-6975

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS — Roof painting.Carpentry.Lic. #U13677.967-5580.

HORIZON ROOFING QUALITY WORK & SERVICE — Free estimates, No Deposits. Pay upon completion, res/comm.reroofing, repairs, credit cards accepted. 561-842-6120 or 561-784-8072 Lic.#CCC1328598

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

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-3090134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC023773