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MICKEY MOUSE VISITS THE ACREAGE

Workers at Wellington’s village hall will return to a five-day work week if the Wellington Village Council keeps the recommendation in its preliminary budget approved Tuesday that would provide an additional $100,000 to finance the change. Village Manager Paul Schofield said that only village hall staff is recommended to return to the five-day week because it has been some departments perform more efficiently on a four-day week. Page 3

Summer Art Show Opening Reception At Original Wellington Mall

An opening reception for “Summer Art In Wellington” was held Friday, July 18 at the original Wellington Mall. Visitors stopped by to enjoy artwork from local and internationally acclaimed artists. The event was sponsored by Portada Florida magazine and Etiqueta Excellence Manners. Page 7

From The Decorative To The Tasty Available At Fruit Tree/Plant Sale

The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International held its bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale Saturday, July 19 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Vendors were on hand with a wide variety of trees and plants for sale.

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OPINION Will The County’s New Inspector General Face The Same Fate?

While we are sad to see Sheryl Steckler leave, we are glad to find that new Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey is off to a strong start. Are we ready to finally get down to the business of ridding Palm Beach County of its harmful “corruption county” moniker or are we in for another four years of shoot the messenger?

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The Acreage Green Market held a special event Saturday, July 20 featuring a community yard sale, appearances by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a bounce house and a water slide.

Shown here, Tristan Stanley hugs Mickey Mouse with help from Jarrad Stanley and Caitlin Taylor.

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Wellington Council Trims Proposed Acme Rate Hike

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Most Wellington taxpayers will see a higher Acme Improvement District drainage assessment next year, but not the $100 increase initially proposed.

At a meeting Tuesday, the Wellington Village Council set its preliminary drainage assessment at $230 per unit — up $30 from the $200 drainage fee last year, but less than the $300 proposed in the draft budget.

The extra money will still be used to cover additional main-

tenance expenses to improve flood control, but projects will be focused on those that are most pressing.

The council also set its preliminary ad valorem tax rate at 2.5 mills for Truth in Millage (TRIM) purposes. That is slightly higher than the 2.46 mills recommended by staff, and also slightly higher than the 2.47 mills approved as part of last year’s budget.

Once the TRIM rate is set, the tax rate can go down, but cannot go up. Several council members said that they expect to lower it

at the formal budget hearings in September.

Staff’s proposed millage rate of 2.46 mills was about 7 percent above the rollback rate of 2.3 mills, and provides no ad valorem financing of projects in the Acme Water Control Plan.

The council had postponed a decision on the rates at its previous meeting after hearing its engineer’s report, proposing $23 million in water control measures that would require a $100 increase per unit in the Acme Improvement See TRIM RATE, page 16

County Refuses To Consider Palm Beach Aggregates Land Use Change

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission denied a privately initiated request Wednesday by Palm Beach Aggregates to change the land-use designation of a 142-acre parcel in the Glades Area Protection Overlay from rural residential to an economic development center.

Although initiation of PBA Holdings’ request did not ensure that the amendments would be approved, it would direct staff to prepare a complete analysis of the property, according to the staff report, which recommended denial of the initiation.

The land is on the west side of the L-8 Canal north of Southern Blvd. and is part of 3,000 acres on the east and west sides of the L-8 Canal.

The west side is about 1,800 acres and includes the L-8 Reservoir owned by the South Florida Water Management District, the Palm Beach Aggregates mining operation and Florida Power & Light’s West County Energy Center. The 142 acres is in the southeast quadrant of that site, immediately west of the L-8 Canal, separated from Southern Blvd. by a smaller piece of land.

The 1,200-acre parcel east of the L-8 Canal has zoning approval for the 2,000-unit Highland Dunes development.

That zoning approval limited

the future land uses on the west side to previously approved uses and was intended for future uses in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, according to Senior Planner Bryce Van Horn, who explained that the revised text amendment would allow for the development of the economic development center, but limit it to an urban service area in order to develop up to 2.7 million square feet of industrial and related uses.

“Staff’s assessment indicates that the request is contrary to the intent, purpose and objective of the overlay,” Van Horn said. “This was meant to curb westward expansion and prevent urban development from encroaching further west.”

Joni Brinkman with Urban Design Kilday Studios asked for the initiation to allow staff to further research the request.

“This does not mean the amendment will be adopted. It only means that potentially the board sees that some consideration should be given,” Brinkman said, adding that its proximity to both the western communities and the Glades would provide unique employment opportunities.

She said the power plant to the west of the site would continue to serve as a boundary to prevent future encroachment into the Everglades Agricultural Area.

Lisa Interlandi, an attorney with See AGGREGATES, page 7

RPB To County: No Density Increases For Minto West

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council made clear its concerns with the proposed Minto West project last week, voting July 17 to ask the Palm Beach County Commission to reject the density increases proposed by developer Minto Communities Inc. John Carter, Minto’s regional vice president, gave a presentation to the council on the company’s plan for 4,549 homes and 2.1 million square feet of non-residential use at the 3,750-acre former Callery-Judge Grove property.

Carter argued that the request would correct what he thought was an underserved portion of the county, “strapped to the backside of Royal Palm Beach.”

Carter was there at the request of the council, which had postponed approval of an anti-Minto West resolution last month in order to hear the developer’s plan.

The presentation led to a discussion of widening 60th Street North to four lanes in order to ease the traffic impact in Royal Palm Beach.

Carter compared the carefully planned development of Royal Palm Beach with the largely unplanned development of The Acreage.

“Think today of all the public services that this city provides to the residents on a day-in, day-out

basis,” he said. “Now, in your mind, remove every bit of nonresidential, triple the land area, and put every home on well and septic, and increase the population to about 40,000. I just described The Acreage to you.”

Carter said he respected the development of The Acreage, but added that with the policy decisions that have been made over time, there has been a public service cost associated with that lifestyle.

While people living in The Acreage made conscious decisions to live a more rural lifestyle, planning for the community left it without needed infrastructure and services, Carter asserted.

“I would say there has been a public service cost that has been associated with that lifestyle,” he said, citing the area’s periodic flooding problems, especially after Tropical Storm Isaac. “As a result of that conscious policy decision, it presented one of the largest public safety disasters this county has ever faced. Residents were stranded in their homes for weeks.”

Carter noted that the Minto West land sits in the middle of The Acreage. “We’re very mindful, we’re very respectful of that, and we’re very sensitive to that from a community design perspective,” he said. “As we embark on the course of looking at the options

of what may be, we are clearly at a crossroad.”

He said Minto could proceed immediately with its existing approval for 2,996 homes and 235,000 square feet of commercial space, but added that the current approval would be accepting a continuance of what is already out there, not addressing any of the weaknesses within the existing development pattern, specifically, drainage, roads and services.

“We put forth a development plan to take the significant amount of discharge that’s afforded on the project and reallocate that for regional benefit,” Carter said, explaining that an engineering analysis showed a 60 percent improvement in drainage in the surrounding area. “It’s not solving all the problems, but it is a significant down payment for a better solution.”

He said the current Minto West proposal of 4,549 homes, a reduction of 2,000 homes from its original proposal, and an increase in non-residential use from 1.3 million square feet to 2.1 million, would serve to balance the residential land use in the area now with non-residential uses.

He added that the overall site plan dedicates 55 percent to open space, including agriculture, parks, lakes and green space. “We’re talking about roughly 1,800 acres being See MINTO WEST, page 4

Palm Beach County School Board District 6 incumbent Marcia Andrews with challengers Joseph Moore and Carla Donaldson.

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School Candidates Discuss Issues At Lively Forum In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Residents had the opportunity to interact with the three candidates vying next month for the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County School Board at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on Thursday, July 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Incumbent Marcia Andrews, who is finishing up her first fouryear term on the school board, is being challenged by parent advocate Carla Donaldson and retired school district Chief Operating Officer Joe Moore.

The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will face off Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the general election.

District 6 encompasses most of the western communities and the Glades.

While introducing the speakers, moderator Karen Wilkerson invited audience members to write questions directed toward all of the candidates, who would each have a minute to respond. In just over an hour, the candidates were able to answer 19 of the 32 questions submitted.

Andrews’ opening statement was first.

“I have been your voice and your face for the last four years,” she said. “I have been on the ground for you, for students, for families, for parents, for the community.”

Married for 43 years, with a daughter teaching in the district See SCHOOL RACE, page 16

The World’s Second-Ugliest Dog Is One Sweet Pup

By Adam Nir Town-Crier Staff Report How can a dog that finished as runner-up in the “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest be considered cute?

Quasi Modo — called Quasi by his owners, Mike Carroll and Ginnie Sayre — is just such a pup.

“She was turned in to the local animal shelter where I work,” recalled Sayre, a veterinarian. “As soon as I saw her, I knew I had to have her because she’s so different from any other dog.”

Quasi, an 8-year-old of unknown breed, lives at G&M Ranch (Left) Quasi Moto, at home in Loxahatchee Groves.

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in Loxahatchee Groves. She’s back at home now after a second-place finish at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., last month.

Carroll and Sayre were quick to adopt Quasi, even though she didn’t look like the typical dog.

Quasi was born missing a few vertebrae in her spine, yet while the spinal defect makes her look much shorter than the average dog, it does not seem to affect her life.

“She runs, jumps, plays,” Sayre said. “She doesn’t know what all the fuss is about.”

While many animal lovers instantly become friends with Quasi, others have had odd reactions upon meeting her.

“A lot of people don’t think she’s a dog,” Sayre said. “I’ve had people scream and run. I’ve had men jump on top of their cars. Some people ask, ‘Is that a hyena?’”

It was those responses that prompted Carroll and Sayre to enter her into the competition.

The trio initially flew out to Las Vegas, but not for the competition.

“After 22 years, we decided to get married,” Carroll said. “What better place to get married than Las Vegas?”

“Quasi was the big reason we went out there,” Sayre said. “She was the reason we got married.”

They then drove to the compeSee QUASI, page 16

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Wellington Budget Funds A Five-Day Week For Some Staffers

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Workers at Wellington’s village hall will return to a five-day work week if the Wellington Village Council keeps the recommendation in its preliminary budget approved Tuesday that would provide an additional $100,000 to finance the change.

Wellington switched several years ago to a four-day work week as a cost-saving measure. Staff members still work 40 hours a week, but work longer days Monday through Thursday.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said that only the village hall staff

is recommended to return to the five-day week because it has been shown that some departments perform more efficiently on a four-day week.

“When we went to a four-day week, not everyone went to a fourday week,” Schofield said. “There are certain parts of the operation that are 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and they will stay that way. There are other parts of the operation — principally maintenance and public works — that we do not intend to take back to a five-day week because they are actually more productive on their four-day schedule. What we do

plan is to take just this building and the people who work here back to a five-day work week.”

Schofield said he looked at returning village hall to a straight, five-day-a-week, eight-hour work schedule at the council’s suggestion.

“For some departments, that will work because they are relatively small,” he said. “It is really just this building and the people the public has a regular conversation with.”

Councilman Matt Willhite favored the limited return to a fiveday work week.

“In my conversations with Mr.

Schofield, I have suggested maybe a hybrid where some people are four days and some are five, but we will allow customer service five days a week,” Willhite said.

“Whatever the cost is, it has to be worthwhile.”

Willhite said he currently sees people in the building working on Fridays although the door is not open. “The customers come [on Friday] and see people working in the building, they see cars in the parking lot, but they can’t get in,” he said. “I appreciate the idea and the thought process of opening some customer service.”

Willhite pointed out that there

‘In my conversations with Mr. Schofield, I have suggested maybe a hybrid where some people are four days and some are five, but we will allow customer service five days a week,’ Willhite said. ‘Whatever the cost is, it has to be worthwhile.’

Wellington Council Rejects Engineer’s $23 Million Acme Stormwater Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday rejected its engineer’s report recommending $23 million in flood prevention measures, saying that it did not cite enough positive results to justify the cost.

However, council members agreed to a $30 increase in assessments for the Acme Improvement District in order to step up maintenance on the village’s drainage and roadways.

Included in the preliminary 2015 capital budget is $2.4 million toward Acme’s 10-year flood mitigation program.

Councilman Matt Willhite noted that some of the Acme drainage infrastructure put in place 30 years ago has started to fail. He also pointed out that some of the projects on Acme’s capital improvements list had actually already been started this year.

“We didn’t start the assessments but we started the improvements, and we’ve already started moving forward on some of those,” Willhite said. “We’ve said collectively over the last year that we need to do some of these improvements.

We need to do them at the request of our residents.”

Willhite pointed out that they had talked about the engineer’s

report but had not decided how to move forward.

Councilman Howard Coates said he was concerned about a $100 per unit assessment increase for stormwater mitigation on Acme residents.

Coates asked Village Engineer Bill Riebe how he arrived at the benefits to Acme residents as opposed to an ad valorem increase.

“As I understand it, the $23 million in capital projects that you are estimating, approximately $8 million is very specifically related to Acme and approximately $15.4 million are of village-wide benefit,” Coates said. “I think this is going to be a very important issue for a lot of the people in this room tonight.”

Riebe said his analysis was not based on village-wide benefits but on what projects they could attribute to Acme, which has more specific guidelines it must follow as a special taxing district.

“I broke out drainage-specific projects, and then the other projects, roadways, were attributed to ad valorem,” Riebe said.

Coates also asked about the council’s policy to “pay as you go” in order to reduce debt, which he said might not benefit residents who will not be in their homes for the lifetime of the benefit, as

opposed to a bond issue, which would be paid off over a period of years.

Riebe said the pay-as-you-go strategy is often the cheapest option due to inflation as well as interest on a bond, but that strategy can backfire if inflation or high interest rates set in, as they did in the 1980s. “If you use a bond, you lock in. I used 4 percent for this analysis. You lock in that risk so you know that it’s going to be 4 percent and you’re not so much at risk of inflation,” Riebe said.

He added that construction costs, which have been very low for the past several years, are starting to go up again with the economy rebounding. With a bond issue, they can also complete projects more quickly, he said.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said that with a bond, they can shorten the construction horizon, but there are advantages of having the assessment through Acme.

“The advantage the Acme assessment has is scope,” Schofield said. “You have a plan that is defined. You have specific projects that are defined.”

He added that if they finance $23 million, Acme would pay back $2.3 million for 20 years, which would amount to a total of about $46 million. “I don’t think we’re

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Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she thought that the engineer’s report stated that the overall benefit of the improvement project was questionable because the project would not gain water storage or discharge.

“This doesn’t really make a whole lot of difference to the drainage issue,” she said. “The only real way to solve our problem is to discharge faster or store more water, and this plan does neither one of those. To me this seems like more of a maintenance issue.”

Vice Mayor John Greene said he would prefer not to have the assessment tied to what he felt amounted to a maintenance program.

Mayor Bob Margolis agreed that it is difficult to have an assessment where the benefits cannot be seen right away, and agreed with Willhite’s suggestion to do a smaller assessment and tend to the more pressing projects in the engineer’s report.

“I’m in agreement with Councilwoman Gerwig,” Margolis said.

“I don’t see the benefit.”

Willhite made a motion to reject the report’s recommendations, which carried 5-0.

are some county agencies on a four-day work week who are off on Friday and want to come to Wellington to do business but are not able.

“I appreciate the aspect of being available to our customers on Friday,” he said. “In fact, Mr. Schofield has shown that it will not deter any of our services. It will continue to accentuate the opportunities for our residents.”

Schofield said that there would still be an overall savings of about $500,000 per year realized from a four-day work week, although he was proposing an additional $100,000 per year to keep village hall open five days.

Councilman Howard Coates said they had discussed the savings from a four-day work week almost four years ago when they made the change.

“I concur with Councilman Willhite on going back to a fiveday work week, certainly with respect to the customer service aspect,” Coates said. “There is an added cost of going back to the five-day work week at some levels, but at another level, we’re providing another day of service to our citizens. I know there are citizens who will be happy to see us go back to a five-day work week so they can do business with the village on Fridays.”

Lox Groves Adopts $2.9 Million Budget

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2015 of almost $2.9 million on Friday, July 18.

That’s about 37 percent less than the Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations, with a Truth in Millage (TRIM) rate of 1.5 mills, as recommended by staff.

At an earlier meeting on July 1, the council approved a motion to set the tax rate at 1.2 mills against the recommendation of staff, which cited a state requirement called the “three-mill equivalency”

that would result in the town having to raise $1.1 million in revenue through specific sources, according to the staff report.

The budget approved last Friday reflects a budget at 1.2 mills.

It includes about $1.1 million for the general fund, representing 39 percent of the budget; $326,626 for transportation, representing 28 percent; capital improvements of $530,323, for 18 percent; and $427,929 for solid waste disposal, for 15 percent.

The council will conduct two public meetings in September to consider budget and tax rate modifications.

County Adopts Same Tax Rate, Larger Budget

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday adopted a preliminary Fiscal Year 2015 property tax rate of 4.7815 mills for its Truth in Millage (TRIM) submission.

The rate, which is the same as the 2014 rate, is 6.07 percent above the rollback rate. More revenue was generated due to an overall increase in property values.

The Palm Beach County Library System and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue tax rates also remained at the same rates as 2014, at 0.5491 mills and 3.4581 mills, respectively.

The countywide non-voted ad valorem tax would be $667,348,198, which is $44,241,167 greater than the $623,107,031 in non-voted ad valorem tax of 2014.

Hearing dates are set for Sept. 8 and Sept. 26 at 6 p.m.

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OUR OPINION

Will The County’s New Inspector General Face The Same Fate?

Shortly after former Palm Beach County Inspector General Sheryl Steckler announced that she was leaving, we urged the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, which serves as the selection committee for a new inspector general, to find a replacement equally as tough — someone committed to the vision of a Palm Beach County free from even the hint of corruption.

While we are sad to see Steckler leave, we are glad to find that new Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey is off to a strong start. In a visit to Wellington last week, he went over his credentials: 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, 10 years in local law enforcement, deputy inspector general for the U.S. Marine Corps and most recently inspector general for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. “I’ve been in tough situations.

I’ve been in combat — actual combat and in political combat in D.C., so I’m ready for the situation we have here,” he assured his audience.

Let’s hope so, because very little can prepare outsiders for the realities of the pay-toplay system that continues to lurk just beneath the surface of Palm Beach County politics.

Are things better than four years ago when the Office of the Inspector General was created? Absolutely! Are they where they need to be? Not by a long shot. One of the key

reasons that things are better is because Steckler insisted, much to the chagrin of some, to shine the light wherever she could — uncovering bidding irregularities and issuing opinions detailing “best management practices” for bids, accounting, reports and more.

Often, opposition to Steckler’s work was couched in terms of a “personality conflict.”

It wasn’t Steckler’s work or Steckler’s office that was the problem... it was Steckler herself. County Administrator Bob Weisman, for example, tried hard to hide his distaste for Steckler’s methods, but on several occasions could not contain himself. And he represents the entity that is paying the freight to fund the office, as opposed to the 14 municipalities who continue to fight the inspector general’s funding mechanism in court. Some on the Palm Beach County Commission even suggested that County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock — who until Steckler’s arrival played the role of chief county commission foil — would do a better job rooting out corruption.

Well, congratulations, Steckler naysayers. You have gotten your wish. She has returned to Tallahassee from whence she came. There’s a new inspector in town. Are we ready to finally get down to the business of ridding Palm Beach County of its harmful “corruption county” moniker or are we in for another four years of shoot the messenger?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Still Corruption County In PBC

Where are all the honest residents of Palm Beach County?

Why are you not sticking up for your rights?

Still, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is not being given the funding that is necessary to perform the duties that would stop the corruption in our county. The county commissioners and the public officials of the 14 cities that you voted for are not listening to you. While 72 percent of you, the residents, of Palm Beach County voted to have a fully-funded OIG, and it still has not happened.

It was suggested that the cost to the 38 cities in our county be passed on to the vendors by charging the vendors a fee of .25 percent, which relates to a vendor charge of $250 for a $100,000 purchase. So with no cost to the cities, why are 14 cities out of the 38 cities in our county still refusing to fund the OIG? What should we do? Attend commission meetings and express your disappointment in the fact that parts of our county must be hiding something, and that is why they refuse to fully fund the Office of the Inspector General.

Hold local meetings to discuss how we will speak up to rid ourselves of this terrible situation. Do not forget it is up to us, the people of our beautiful county, to make things right.

George Peltzmacher Royal Palm Beach

Support For McKinlay

Last week’s letter to the editor penned by “Jen Weiler of Royal Palm Beach” (quotations added as a quick search of the registered voter rolls has shown no such

person in RPB) might be seen by an interested observer as nothing more than a very precise and wellthought-out campaign hit piece by the Kathy Foster campaign.

We’ve been receiving costly mail pieces from Ms. Foster highlighting her John Walsh endorsement for almost a year now, and little wonder she now has to depend on supposed ghostwriters in the weekly paper to do her dirty work. With all that mail, we, unlike the mysterious Jen Weiler, still cannot really tell “where she has been” nor trust “where she is going.”

Married to Mike Nelson, the Republican operative for ruthless Wellington developers, funded by Glenn Straub, the self described “dirt salesman” who is hell bent on developing every last inch of open land in his portfolio, Ms. Foster gives us no clear indication of her reason for running or what her plans are once in office, since she has been out of public office since losing her last election in Wellington almost 15 years ago.

That lack of clarity just might be the reason Ms. Foster has been able to garner one endorsement, that from a celebrity who does not live anywhere near District 6.

As to the multiple endorsements being promoted by Melissa McKinlay, I, for one, am impressed that she is being given consideration by elected officials from across the spectrum, business interests and community organizations seemingly across the board. It would not be difficult to isolate any one of those individual endorsers and knock them down a peg, but to promote ulterior motives to Ms. McKinlay in accepting an endorsement is low-down, dirty politics at best. Instead of guessing, I called Ms. McKinlay and asked her what her position is with State Road 7, her feelings about the inspector

general and about how it is one gets endorsed by both the union halls and the big business interests in this town. I liked what I heard, and I’m betting that the western communities will like her too… a breath of fresh air. I want an honest commissioner with an open door and proven ability to work across the aisle with varied interests. I’m voting for Melissa McKinlay next month and again in November.

Pam Flanagan Wellington

Foster Stands Up For Seniors

The challenges for seniors keep increasing as our parents live longer and their resources become smaller. The finances of families are also becoming more and more stretched so that what we have to help our parents as they age also is less. One of the most important things that a family can do for their parents is to be able to help them to age with dignity, have some independence and remain home for as long as possible.

Kathy Foster faced these same challenges with her aging parents and not only gave to her family when the time came, but understood that it was a crisis that many of us have to face. She set out to solve the problem for her whole community by establishing the volunteer organization, Wellington Cares, that offers free senior support services that are vitally needed to help keep seniors in their home. Wellington Cares offers transportation to doctors and churches, light home repairs, assistance in paying bills, scheduling appointments, home cleaning and laundry — all of those little things that make a difference in helping seniors cope with growing older.

The point that I want to share with the readers is that I believe

Kathy Foster knows what her community needs and that she will step up to solve the problems, not just talk about the problems. She has demonstrated that she is the best person to be our next county commissioner.

Suzanne Bennett Wellington

Support For Michelle Santamaria

Michelle Santamaria, candidate for Palm Beach County Commission District 6, is daughter of the most respected and honest public servant in Palm Beach County, also known as the fearless voice of the people.

She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration as a finance major from the University of Florida; a master’s in business administration from Rollins College; and a degree from Stetson University Law School. All of the above are top Florida universities.

Her professional work experience includes three and a half years as an assistant state attorney prosecutor/trial lawyer, often representing law enforcement against those breaking the law. She is a crime fighter! She has also started her own training seminars teaching law enforcement officers “how to testify in court” in order to win cases against those who break the law. Again, representing the “good guys” to put the bad guys in jail.

She also works tirelessly supporting various causes, such as My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper and many others.

She has the same core values as her famous father, “a chip off the old block,” one might say. Not only does Michelle have a proven track record as a dedicated public servant, she also has excellent cre-

dentials, and I rate her a cut above the other candidates.

We in the western communities are lucky to have her. She will make a great commissioner who will represent our best interest.

What we need in District 6 is continuity, and that is exactly what Michelle Santamaria will bring to the table.

Alma Sato Wellington

Double Standards At The County

It seems that a virus is hitting Palm Beach County private golf communities where it is becoming an acceptable practice for developers to purchase private golf courses, destroy them and then apply for rezoning, which destroys the lifestyles of the existing communities. Palm Beach County commissioners do not show concern for the welfare of the public unless it is their district.

Words such as “perpetuity” written in deed restrictions mean nothing to the commissioners except for government properties.

It is incredible that the main requirement for commissioners to rezone any land is a “proper application.”

With the exception of Commissioner Jess Santamaria, the board has established a precedent of following their special interests, and double standards is becoming an acceptable practice.

It puzzles me the duality of Commissioner [Paulette] Burdick, who so fervently supported Century Village residents, who are her constituents, in opposing the application for development of a closed golf course. However, she approved the application submitted by the developer for Mizner Trail, where the residents are not part of her district. The same situation happened with Commissioner [Steve] Abrams, who voted in favor of the developers to rezone Century Village but opposed rezoning for Mizner Trail, which is his district.

Why is there a double standard with these commissioners?

Aren’t they supposed to represent the majority of the people?

Why are they representing the developers?

And worse... why is no one accountable for changing residents’ quality of life?

This is a wake-up call! We, the people, must recognize that unless we replace them, we will continue to pay the price.

Shelly Kalef West Palm Beach

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OPINION

Professional Sports Remains Lucrative... Just Look At McIlroy!

In the past, this column has advised parents (tongue-in-cheek) to steer their offspring toward professional sports rather than science, medicine or the law. The recent victory of young Rory McIlroy at the British Open Golf Championship kind of proves the point.

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin

McIlroy, just 25, shot an impressive 271 to capture the crown by two strokes over Segio Garcia of Spain and American Rickie Fowler. The money involved… a mere $1.66 million. Named Champion Golfer of the Year, young Rory is currently spending 24/7

looking over “offers from around the world.” After all, he is one of only three golfers (joining Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus) to have captured three golfing “majors” before age 26.

McIlroy is hardly a flash in the pan on the links. He has already

been crowned champion at the 2011 United States Open. Plus, he followed that worldly diadem by slipping on the winners jacket at the 2012 PGA championship.

An interesting, and true, sidelight to the McIlroy saga. His father, Gerry, plus three friends,

took on 500-1 odds, 10 years ago and bet 400 English pounds that Rory would win the British Open before he was 26. Their payoff is a four-way split of $340,000. By the way, for the record, Rory McIlroy signed a $200 million contract with Nike about 18 months ago!

we’re facing is insurmountable impacts to our quality of life because of the increased traffic.

Your presentations sound nice on paper, but the fact is they’re all theoretical. We’ve been looking at this problem for more than 10 years, of significant development happening to our west and all that traffic pouring through our village every day.”

Pinto pointed out that the resolution they were considering was not opposing the Minto development, but a resolution to the county supporting what had already been approved.

Carter reiterated that the plan as approved has been shown to have more traffic impact than what the company is proposing.

Councilman Jeff Hmara said he had tried to be as analytical as possible and found that the negative aspects of the proposed amendment outweighed the positive.

Swift said he would prefer that the village put itself in a position to negotiate with Minto.

“I really think we’re going down the wrong track,” Swift said. “Saying no to Minto doesn’t make a lot of sense. My guess is there’s five votes on the county commission to do it. The ag enclave will allow them to incorporate, and they can basically do anything they want.”

He said he would rather work with Minto on widening 60th Street North in The Acreage to divert traffic away from Royal Palm Beach.

“If we don’t focus on the 60th Street connection, we’re dead,” Swift said. “I want to say ‘yes to Minto’ with big reservations.”

Pinto suggested sending a letter to the Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization asking for a four-lane 60th Street.

Pinto then made a motion to approve the anti-Minto West resolution, which carried 4-1, with Swift opposed. The council also agreed to clarify the language to note that the village supports the property’s existing land use approval, but not Minto’s requested changes.

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continued from page 1 put back to a natural state,” Carter said.

To help address traffic impacts, Carter said that at the recommendation of the county, they reduced the number of homes and increased the non-residential square footage in order to internally capture some of the trips.

He also pointed out that, according to traffic studies they were required to complete, if Minto did not build at all, most of the roads linking the Minto West property would fail anyway.

“What I am suggesting is that we can bring a better balance, a better utilization into that development pattern, and be seen as a

benefit and a solution toward those problems,” Carter said.

Carter bristled at the suggestion that Minto is “building a city” in the middle of The Acreage.

“That city is already there,” he said. “There’s 40,000 people living there… From an overall community design, I would daresay having that community bolted onto the backside of Royal Palm Beach presents a drain on this community.”

During public comments, however, Acreage resident Penny Riccio said her community was developed with the intention of residents using Royal Palm Beach services.

Loxahatchee Groves resident Nina Corning added that under the Minto West plan, Royal Palm Beach would have less business but the same traffic.

Acreage resident Alan Ballweg warned that Minto West is only the beginning.

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other developments such as Avenir and GL Homes using Minto’s increased density to justify their own density increase,” Ballweg said. “It will create problems that we haven’t even thought of yet.”

Royal Palm Beach resident June Perrin said she thought Minto West should be limited to its already-approved density and no more, because it would increase traffic in the village.

“I like the quality of life that I came here for,” Perrin said. “I came from New York City, very crowded, congested, and I like Royal Palm Beach. I like the way it’s developed, and I like it because it’s not overcrowded. I think if Minto moves in, our open space will disappear and the traffic and congestion will increase, and we will open up a domino effect to remaining land.”

Vice Mayor David Swift said most everyone in The Acreage drives east to work and back through the village.

“I was interested in the commer-

cial piece,” Swift said. “I understand you want the same 500,000 square feet of retail, but you are increasing the commercial piece, and I think you are referring to the commercial piece as job-based commercial development.”

Carter said 1.6 million square feet would be dedicated to an economic development center.

“It will be professional office, clean industrial or those types of employment center businesses to complement the Village of Royal Palm Beach,” he said, pointing out that Minto’s traffic analyses show that that type of employment center would substantially change the traffic patterns inward.

Councilman Fred Pinto said the discussion of The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves is interesting, but his concern remains with the residents of Royal Palm Beach.

“Although this is a regional issue, the issue that we’re looking at tonight in terms of the resolution is taking a position representing my citizens,” Pinto said. “What

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HELPING HEARTS GROUP HOSTS A BUNCO FUNDRAISER AT TREE’S WINGS

The Helping Hearts Corporation held its fundraiser Pennies for Penny on Sunday, July 20 at Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach.

Attendees played friendly games of Bunco, winning prizes and enjoying great food to help Ashley Packard collect the money necessary PHOTOS BY FABIANA OTERO/TOWN-CRIER to pay off her service dog, Penny. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/helpingheartsoflox.

Cheryl Perez, Amy Bromberg, Maria Pisz and Ava Bennett play Bunco.

Ashley Packard with her service dog, Penny.

Kristen Polacik, Tammy Kullman, Valerie Shaughnessy and Pam Wood get ready to play.

Robyn Fleming, Gisela Garcia, Desiree Kesselman and Susan Lowe enjoy a fun afternoon.

Donna Nelson (above) and Robin Osborn (below) with their prize baskets.

QUARTER AUCTION IN ROYAL PALM BEACH TO BENEFIT LUV-A-PET RESCUE

A quarter auction was held Wednesday, July 16 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center to benefit Luv-A-Pet Puppy & Kitten Rescue.

Attendees bid on items, ate home-cooked food and connected with others, all while benefiting a good cause. The rescue spays, neuters and microchips all pets before adoption. Luv-A-Pet also provides the Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit at a low cost to all foster parents and to the public. Visit www.luvapet.net for more info.

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Mike Collins, Carole Chapious and event coordinator Julie Bryant announce the auction prize winners.

Justine Drew of Avon beauty products with Alissa Bernstein.

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Break-In Reported At Aldi Construction Site On SR 7 In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report JULY 20 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to the Aldi construction site on State Road 7 last Sunday morning regarding multiple burglaries. All of the incidents occurred between 7 p.m. last Saturday and 6:50 a.m. the next morning. In the first incident, workers at the site discovered the compound fence gate opened with a cutout on the side of the fence.

According to a PBSO report, it was also discovered that the storage container lock from another company had been stolen. The second incident involved an entrance gate lock being cut off and removed, along with a security bar and deadbolt. According to a PBSO report, the perpetrator(s) removed items and damaged the property, valued to be at least $500. The third incident noted that a chain and lock to the front entrance of the structure was cut and removed, and an electrical supply and tool trailer was broken into. Many tools and supplies were taken, and damages were estimated to be between $300 and $500. The fourth incident pertained to theft and damage to an office trailer. According to that report, the victim discovered that the hinge and lock attached to his office trailer had been cut and two laptop computers had been stolen.

DNA evidence and prints were taken at the scene. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

••• JULY 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called last Friday morning to a home on 93rd Road North regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between midnight and 7 a.m., a lawn mower valued at approximately $500 was stolen from near a shed beside the victim’s residence.

There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 18 — An Acreage resident contacted the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Friday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a letter in the mail regarding a new credit card that he did not apply for. The victim contacted a representative from the credit card company, who informed him that the fraudulent account was created online.

According to the report, the victim had the account closed before there was any activity. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Super Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Friday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, suspect Janiera Scott was observed on security footage selecting various items throughout the store, then exiting without attempting to pay for the items, valued at $188.66. According to a report, two employees escorted Scott to the security office. She was later charged with retail theft and knowingly providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

JULY 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 43rd Road North last Friday evening regarding a case of trespassing. According to a PBSO re-

port, a concerned citizen reported that there were people squatting at the vacant residence. The deputy confirmed with the owners of the home that the property is in foreclosure but had not yet been taken over by the bank. According to a PBSO report, the owners then signed a statement with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office that they had not given anyone permission to occupy, rent or lease the residence. According to a PBSO report, when the deputy arrived at the home, he was met by a woman who showed him a lease listing Robert Schott as the tenant. Schott was contacted, and he reported that he was driving through the area and a man in the garage of the home offered to rent it. Schott told the deputy that he paid the rent, but did not get a receipt. It was confirmed that the signature on the lease was not that of the homeowner. Schott was arrested for trespassing, and the house was vacated.

JULY 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on W. Sycamore Drive last Saturday afternoon regarding a burglary.

According to a PBSO report, while the victim was at home getting ready for work, perpetrator(s) disarmed the residence’s electronic gate system, entered the home and removed a 48-inch television valued at $374 before fleeing the scene. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 19 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was called to a home in the Versailles neighborhood last Saturday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim used his credit card the night before at a restaurant and was notified the next day by his credit card company of fraudulent purchases totaling $210 on his card at a CVS pharmacy in Wellington.

The victim was still in possession of the actual card, which was deactivated by the credit card company. Surveillance video evidence was collected, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 20 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a restaurant on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road early last Sunday morning regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. last Saturday evening, the victims, who work at the restaurant, placed their iPhones behind the counter while helping customers. Upon return, they discovered that the phones were missing. The two phones were valued at $1,000. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 20 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was called to a home in Paddock Park last Sunday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 and 5:30 a.m., someone placed fireworks in a garbage can.

When the fireworks ignited, garbage inside the can caught fire and the can, valued at $80, proceeded to melt. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 20 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was called last Sunday to a business on State Road 7 regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6:30 See BLOTTER, page 16

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Lasenda Brody, alias Lasenda Gaines, is a black female, 5’7” tall and weighing 170 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes and multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 01/17/89. Brody is wanted for failure to appear in court on charges of grand theft. Her last known address was Palm Beach Terrace Drive in Royal Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 07/17/14.

• Lauralyn Salito, alias Lauralyn Olson-Salito, is a white female, 5’7” tall and weighing 155 lbs., with blond hair and green eyes. Her date of birth is 05/25/70. Salito is wanted on felony charges for grand theft/attempted dealing in stolen property. Her last known address was Hawthorne Place in Wellington. Her occupation is dancer.

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Gordian Biotechnologies Works To Bypass Bacterial Resistance

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Antibiotic resistance is one of the most significant threats to today’s healthcare system, and that was the concern Wellington resident Tony Brazzale had in mind when he founded Gordian Biotechnologies Inc. With a strong medical chemistry background, Brazzale has been in the forefront of science and business for the past 19 years. He has worked with numerous wellknown companies, such as Abbott Laboratories and Wyeth.

Within the community, Brazzale is involved with several entrepreneurial and industry groups, including BioFlorida, the Life Science and Technology Hub, the Palm Beach Business Group, the American Chemical Society and others.

This year, with an exclusive global license from the University of South Florida, he founded Gordian Biotechnologies, which develops drugs to combat antibacterial resistance.

Antibiotics are medicines taken to combat bacterial infections.

However, just as humans grow, learn and adapt, so do bacteria.

“The term ‘superbug’ is often used to describe antibacterial resistance. That’s when you have

a bacterial infection and the antibiotics that the doctors want to give you don’t kill the infection because the bacteria have become resistant to the antibiotics,” Brazzale explained. “Bacteria have been doing this for tens of thousands of years; we’ve only been doing antibiotics since the 1920s. It’s an arms race — our brains versus their genetics.

It started with penicillin, which was a wonder drug of its era, saving hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of lives. We’ve been seeing the growth of resistance to all classes of antibiotics since then.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections.

Despite bacterial resistance, antibiotics remain a cornerstone of the modern healthcare system.

“Beyond things like ear infections, UTIs [urinary tract infections] and strep throat, they give doctors the ability to save lives through procedures such as appendectomies, chemotherapy and organ transplants,” Brazzale said. “We’ve all been touched in a positive way by antibiotics. The human body can fight off infec-

tion, to a point. Once the infection sets in and takes hold, it’s tougher for your body to overcome it.

You have to kill the bacteria. The way you kill bacteria is with an antibiotic.”

For example, severe bacterial infection can lead to sepsis, which annually causes millions of deaths globally. Effective use of antibiotics is key to patient survival in the treatment of sepsis, Brazzale said.

Like any other living thing, bacteria continuously evolve to resist their greatest threat, antibiotics, by developing new resistance mechanisms in order to survive. The CDC has determined that more than 2 million individuals become sick and at least 23,000 people die annually as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant infections.

This is where Gordian Biotechnologies steps in.

“Gordian is developing a drug toward commercialization that, by itself, isn’t a new antibiotic, but attacks the resistance mechanism of the bacteria, which allows existing antibiotics to be effective against what would otherwise be a resistant infection,” Brazzale said.

Bacterial resistance can be viewed as protective armor for the bacteria. The drug that Gordian Biotechnologies is working on is essentially a sword, slicing

through that armor and exposing the bacteria to the antibiotic.

“If we can take the teeth out of the resistance mechanism, and allow an antibiotic that has already been approved and proven safe, to be utilized, we can extend the life of that antibiotic,” Brazzale said.

The CDC reported that in the United States alone, there is an annual healthcare cost of $20 billion that directly correlates to bacterial-related resistance, with potential additional costs of around $35 billion related to lost wages and lost productivity.

Brazzale and his team are working to decrease that number with Gordian Biotechnologies’ scientific discoveries. “Gordian has the exclusive global license to that intellectual property, and we are using that intellectual property to commercialize therapeutic drugs to treat resistant bacterial infections,” he said.

The global impact of such a drug is far-reaching. “Right now, as an example, in the United Kingdom, 80 percent of all urinary tract infections, UTIs, are showing a substantial resistance via a mechanism that our drugs are tailor-made to address,” Brazzale said. “The alternative to a therapeutic like ours, paired with the appropriate antibiotic, would be tens of thou-

sands of women being admitted to the hospital for aggressive intravenous antibiotic therapy to treat a basic urinary tract infection that has become resistant to anything a doctor could prescribe outside of a hospital setting.”

Gordian is developing what is known as a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Beta-lactamase is an enzyme that bacteria release to fight a class of antibiotics commonly used to treat infection. This inhibitor stops the action of the enzyme, allowing the antibiotic to do its job.

“New resistance should be slower to develop to our drug than the earlier generation inhibitors that are currently used and in development,” Brazzale said.

The story of Alexander the Great’s solution to the Gordian Knot was the inspiration for the company name.

“The Gordian Knot was so complicated that is was prophesized that whoever could figure out how to unravel it surely was wise and powerful enough to rule the world,” Brazzale explained. “After studying the knot for some time, Alexander thought outside the box, pulled out his sword, and severed the knot in half, thereby fulfilling the prophecy. The moral being, if you are willing to think outside the box, you can unravel any chal-

Tony Brazzale lenge, no matter how complicated.

And certainly, bacterial resistance is a very complicated challenge.”

The team at Gordian Biotechnologies isn’t shying away from such a challenge.

“By bringing forward a drug that can attack bacterial resistance, we’re able to more effectively engage and treat resistant bacterial infections, thereby reducing healthcare costs worldwide and keeping at bay the nightmare scenario of completely resistant bacteria.”

To learn more, contact Brazzale at info@gordianbio.com.

SUMMER ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION AT ORIGINAL WELLINGTON MALL

An opening reception for “Summer Art In Wellington” was held Friday, July 18 at the original Wellington Mall. Visitors stopped by to enjoy artwork from local and internationally acclaimed artists. The event was sponsored by Portada Florida magazine and Etiqueta PHOTOS BY ADAM NIR/TOWN-CRIER Excellence Manners.

Paintings outside the art show invite guests to enter.

Artists Marianela Noguera, Richard B. Landaeta, Nancy Bisquerra, Juan Carlos Echeverria and Isaura Garcia.

Cristia and Carolina Arguelles visit the art show.

Yvonne Salas, Judy Alevy and Maria Taticchi.

Claudia Ojeda standing with her painting, Yellow World.

Sun by Richard Bello Landaeta and Fancy by Oscar Rojas.

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continued from page 1 the Everglades Law Center, said the use is not compatible with the Glades Area Protection Overlay and asked that the commissioners follow the recommendation of county staff.

“The whole purpose of the [overlay] very specifically was to limit development to east of the L-8 Canal,” she said, pointing out that the Highland Dunes approval was granted on the condition that

the land uses on the west side would not change.

Interlandi added that she thought county staff members did not have time to do planning for current projects, including climate change and sea-level rise, to embark on a project that, if approved, she said would meet strident legal challenges.

“I think it’s very ill-advised for them to waste time on this amendment, because very clearly we have critical issues that are affecting the county,” she said.

“I will say that if this is approved ultimately, I very much expect it will go under the very highest level of opposition from environmental stakeholders. This is the quintessential camel’s nose under the tent.”

Interlandi added that if the applicant is really concerned about economic development, it should look to large tracts of property that have already been approved within the urban service boundaries.

John Marshall of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and Drew Martin with the Sierra Club also spoke against the initiation.

However, Brandon Carson of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County said it is imperative that the county have as many industrial sites as possible from which potential job creators can select. “This property could serve as an employment center to Glades residents,” he said.

Commissioner Steve Abrams asked whether the BDB has had inquiries about that particular site,

and Carson said several had looked at the site, which he termed unique in its proximity to the power plant as a reliable power source. He added that it’s 13 feet above grade with dredge material from the L-8 Canal.

Carson and another speaker said a potential user had rejected it because the land use was not in place.

Commissioner Jess Santamaria asked the speakers to name specific interested parties, but they said they were constrained by confidentiality agreements.

“I have heard that song many, many times before,” Santamaria said. “I really have to doubt the veracity of those statements.”

Commissioner Paulette Burdick agreed that the developer was given the ability to build Highland

Dunes on the condition that the western overlay would be put in place.

Commissioner Hal Valeche said he thought the applicant would be going back on its agreement for the Highland Dunes approval, and also found it a stretch to deem the current uses compatible with an economic development center.

Abrams said he took a lot of heat during the Highland Dunes approval but believed it was an appropriate use, and that the power plant is the real dividing line between urban and agricultural uses.

Commissioner Shelley Vana said she felt mining, which the property is approved for, would be much worse than what is proposed.

Commissioner Mary Lou Berger said she opposed a land use

change but would favor further research into the property, noting that the Highland Dunes approval came among the questionable land deals that led to the resignation and eventual imprisonment of former Commissioner Tony Masilotti.

“There is a dark cloud over this piece of property,” she said, pointing out that she was an assistant to former Commissioner Burt Aaronson during that time. “I think we need to have a dialogue about it so that everyone has a clear understanding of the history, and everyone has a clear understanding of the impacts on water.”

Santamaria made a motion to deny the initiation, which carried 4-3, with Abrams, Berger and Vana dissenting.

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SPECIAL EVENT BRINGS COMMUNITY OUT TO THE ACREAGE GREEN MARKET

The Acreage Green Market held a special event Saturday, July 20 featuring a community yard sale, appearances by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a bounce house and a water slide. Those who donated blood were treated to shaved ice from Raspados, a beach towel and a wellness screening. Local vendors were on hand, and Rick Nelson provided music. Meanwhile, a back-to-school supply PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER drive continues through the end of August. For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com.

Green Market organizers Sandra Love Semande, Perry Williams, Trish Watkins, John Prewitt and Stephanie Iraheta.

Elligiah Willis goes head-first down the water slide.

The Tiki Kiti & Poni Rescue Inc.’s Dana Caplan and Paige Cousley with kittens Lana and Tiger.

Art teachers Hailey and Lorraine Mynahan of Paint-By-Sight Art Studio discuss classes with Ursula Korland and Jill Pecen.

Tom Carlisi of Zweigler’s Hot Dogs talks about specialty products with Joey Pellegrino of Jam, Jelly & Honey House.

Jarrad and Josh Stanley of sponsor company Crystal Water & Well Systems.

WELLINGTON QUILTERS CLUB DONATES CREATIONS FOR KIDS TO FIRE-RESCUE

On Thursday, July 17, the Wellington Seniors Quilters Bee presented some “pillow pals” to Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue personnel from Wellington’s Station 25. The quilters sewed these huggable and washable pillow pals and gave them to PBCFR to share with children who may be in need of a hug after an incident.

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Capt. Larry Wolfe, firefighter/paramedic Mike Perry and driver/engineer Harold Brown.

Katy Yoder, Jean Occhiogrosso, Elaine Smith, Marietta Bowie, Phyllis Goffe, Ali Stains and Bobbie Zenker.

EMS student Jonathan Jackson, District Chief Sam Eaton, firefighter/paramedic Mike McClane and Lt. Kyle Myers.

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CACFI Awards 21 Achievement Scholarships To Graduating Seniors Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) recently hosted its annual scholarship awards ceremony at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach, presenting scholarships to 21 local students.

CAFCI is celebrating its 25th year serving the community through volunteerism, cultural diversity awareness, health awareness, community outreach, youth development and educational assistance. For 22 years, CAFCI has recognized student achievement through its scholarship program.

The theme for this year’s ceremony was, “The Future is Yours.”

To date, CAFCI has recognized 142 students and has given 103 monetary awards totaling $52,490.

The student assistance committee members are Junette Powell, Nadine White-Boyd, Pearline Roomes, Dr. Cedric Lynch and Chair Dr. Elaine Ealy.

Seventeen students met the requirements for CAFCI awards by submitting applications that included an essay and having an interview. CAFCI awarded the students with $1,000 each through the student assistance program.

CAFCI also presented two Junior Citizen Awards for $500 each to two students for outstanding volunteer service to the organization.

Three Eagle Scouts received $1,000 schoarships through the Vivian A. Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The 17 scholarship recipients are: AmberMarie Peynado of Royal Palm Beach High School who will attend Palm Beach State College, Arshley Thelot of Atlantic High School who will attend Florida State University, Brandon Boyd of Park Vista High School who will attend Florida State University, Christian Petitfrere of Glades Central High School who

will attend Florida International University, Daniel Prud’Homme of Wellington High School who will attend Florida Atlantic University, Gina Louis of Palm Beach Lakes High School who will attend the University of Florida, Janae Moodie of Seminole Ridge High School who will attend the University of Florida, Jhanelle Bisasor of Suncoast High School who will attend Harvard University, Juliana Morrera of Seminole Ridge High School who will attend the University of Florida, Kalie Jean of Palm Beach Gardens High School who will attend the University of Florida, Kenneil Nugent of Glades Central High School who will attend Florida Atlantic University, Lindjee Noziere of Atlantic High School who will attend Florida Atlantic University, Marken Vilson of Glades Central High School who will attend Florida Atlantic University, Olivia Davy of Wellington High School who will attend the University of Central Florida, Paul Joaseus of Suncoast High School who will attend Florida International University, Reberca David of Glades Central High School who will attend Florida International University and Tory Waver of Palm Beach Lakes High School who will attend the University of Florida.

The two students awarded CAFCI Junior Citizens are Brandon Boyd of Park Vista High School who will attend Florida State University and Marcus Wilson of Seminole Ridge High School who will attend Palm Beach State College. The three Eagle Scouts awarded Vivian A. Ferrin Memorial Scholarships are Casey Whalen of Palm Beach Gardens High School who will attend Palm Beach State College, Hunter Johnson of Seminole

Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes.

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Myles has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” Nobel said.

“Our vision is to build a dynamic international organiza-

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(Above) College-bound students with CAFCI President Dennis Wright and motivational speaker Dr. Anthony Lockhart. (Below) Student Assistance Chair Dr. Elaine Ealy and Committee Member Dr. Cedric Lynch receive a check for $5,000 from Winn-Dixie Miami Region Vice President Tony Jorges and Regional Community Involvement Specialist Farrah Shoukry.

Ridge High School who will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Ross Pantone of Suncoast High School who will attend the University of Florida.

Scharship contributors include the Winn-Dixie Bi-Lo Foundation, Wal-Mart Stores, Publix Supermarkets, County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Wayne Richards, Royal Palm Beach Councilman and Mrs. Jeff Hmara, Royal Palm Beach Councilman Richard Valuntas, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Dr. Brian Haft - Haft Eye Institute,

Steve Smith - Tint King, William K. Caler Jr. CPA, Dr. Colette Brown-Graham, Dr. Pat Lyn, Star Nails Salon, Wayne Oliver Pest Control, Chinny’s Restaurant, Dennis Wright, Mark and Leonie Escoffery, Neil and Junette Powell, Newbolt and Hyacinth Wilson, Lauriston and Shauna Simms, Genieve White, Pearline Roomes, Alvin Nembhard, Dr. and Mrs. Cedric Lynch, Johnny Davis, Millie Hampton, Vinnie Perrin, Jerome Wright, Paul Baker, Lawrence Logan, Ernie Garvey, Percival Woods, Winsom Martin and Dr. Elaine and Ben Ealy.

National Honor For SRHS Student Myles Addison

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently selected Seminole Ridge High School student Myles Addison as a member.

The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman

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tion that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities,” NSHSS President James W. Lewis added. “We aim to help students like Myles build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.”

Formed in 2002, the NSHSS recognizes academic excellence

at the high school level and encourages members to apply their talents, vision and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 1 million society members in more than 160 countries. NSHSS provides scholarship opportunities for deserving young people.

For more information, visit www.nshss.org.

Rev. Dr. Kirk McCormick was installed as the new executive pastor at Royal Palm Presbyterian Church in Lake Worth on Sunday, July 13. The church, located at 6348 Hypoluxo Road, offers traditional worship services on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The Well, a new, family-oriented, contemporary worship service, is offered on Sundays at 5 p.m. The Well fellowship features a casual dinner each week, contemporary family worship time, biblical and relevant adult messages and Kids Club activities. McCormick, Assistant Pastor Barkley Wyckoff and Worship Leader Gary Heck lead the group. For more information, e-mail McCormick at revkirk@aol. com. Shown here, McCormick (left) is welcomed as the new executive pastor by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Joe Warner following the installation service.

David Mcleod Attends Paralegal Warrior Course Army Spc. David Mcleod recently attended the Paralegal Warrior Training Course (PWTC) at Fort McCoy, Wisc. The class trains paralegal soldiers to support legal operations of the reserve components of the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve and the U.S. Army National Guard.

The two-week course is based on a “crawl-walk-run” philosophy of training.

First, students “crawl,” gaining skills in the classroom, needed to support commanders and military attorneys. The course focuses on military justice, enforcing order and discipline, administrative separations from service, and operational laws that govern war and dictate how U.S. forces handle prisoners of war and civilians on the battlefield.

Next, students “walk,” working

in groups of 30 to 40 soldiers as a functioning, simulated legal office.

In this stage, instructors role-play as clients and commanders requesting various legal actions and resolution to problems.

Finally, in the “run” phase, students are taken to a large, simulated village where, for three days, they both operate a full legal office in an austere environment, again with role players and legal situations to take part in missions against a simulated uniformed hostile force that is attempting to retake an area recently liberated by the U. S. Army 82nd Airborne Division.

McLeod is currently serving as a paralegal specialist with the 926th Engineering Brigade in Montgomery, Ala. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Central High School.

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STUDENTS DISCOVER A LOVE FOR JAZZ MUSIC

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Beginning Teachers, Mentor Teachers Honored For Outstanding Performance

The annual Beginning Teacher of the Year and Mentor Teacher of the Year awards ceremony took place recently. The Department of Professional Development and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County hosted the event for first-year teachers and mentors.

The awards were presented to elementary, middle and high school teachers and mentors employed by the county and recommended by their principal.

One winner from each division for both awards was announced during the awards ceremony. The

Education Foundation presented each winner with a check for $350 to be used for planning lessons and/or classroom supplies.

Beginning Teacher of the Year winners were: Alyssa Lembo of Timber Trace Elementary School, Theresa Cameron of Wellington Landings Middle School and Chris Lorenz of Santaluces High School.

Mentor Teacher of the Year winners were: Sandra May of Poinciana Elementary School, Joan Trusler of Independence Middle School and Brandi Pennington of Royal Palm Beach High School.

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Open Auditions For Global Prospective School New Horizons Elementary School students recently ended a unit on jazz with “A Night of Jazz.” Under the direction of music teacher Veronica Dillingham, students in kindergarten through second grade learned about jazz instruments, different types of jazz, how to speak and play simple jazz rhythms, and jazz musicians Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald. During “A Night of Jazz,” created and directed by Dillingham, students entertained the audience by singing songs, playing instruments and reciting poetry. Pictured here are kindergarten students performing “First Grade, First Grade” to the tune of “New York, New York.”

RPBHS Honored For Safe Driving Activities Harnessing the power of their peers is what more than 120,000 teens across the country did during this year’s Act Out Loud program to raise safe driving awareness.

The Allstate Foundation and the National Organizations for Youth Safety sponsor the program, now in its seventh year, to encourage teens to talk openly about the No.1 killer of their friends and peers — car crashes. Students at more than 200 schools took on the challenge to design a t-shirt and a poster, and host a rally focused on some of the primary causes of teen crash fatalities: speeding, lack of seat belt use and teen passengers in the car.

Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie, Texas, was selected as the grand prize-winning school and will be awarded $10,000.

Three schools from the contest were selected to receive $2,000 prizes: Royal Palm Beach High School, Cookeville High School in Cookeville, Tenn., and Red Bay High School in Red Bay, Ala.

All participating schools’ rallies were judged based on criteria, including involvement of student body, strength of teen safe driving messages, creativity of activities, and community and school administration involvement.

“Ending the epidemic of teen driving fatalities in our country starts with teens championing this cause with their friends,” said Steve Sorenson, executive vice president at Allstate. “This year’s winning schools went above and beyond to encourage teens to slow down, buckle up and limit distractions from passengers. Focusing on these three simple things can help save lives and help teens enjoy a safe, fun-filled summer.”

Act Out Loud supports Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in May. The program engaged an estimated 2.6 million youth from across the country in peer-to-peer education efforts to address the problem to teen traffic crashes.

For more info., visit www. actoutloud.org.

Global Prospective School (GPS) will hold open auditions for students ages 7 to 17 next month.

GPS is a unique learning environment different from any other school in Palm Beach County. In this democratic learning center, students are encouraged to be themselves, which allows them to express their ideas and put them into action in the real world. As a result, they become empowered by the feedback they receive and learn that they have the potential to effectuate change.

Allowing students to navigate their learning journey in a sup-

portive, enriched environment develops genuine trusting bonds between the teachers and the students, school officials believe.

This enables GPS to create relevant and meaningful learning and curriculum that goes beyond textbooks.

Studies show that year-round education and project-based learning is optimal for all students.

GPS embraces these theories and practices and is a particularly advantageous environment for those individuals who are gifted and intellectually curious.

GPS’s synergy stems from

Harvard Graduate School of Education Project Zero research, Habits of Mind theory and Maker Movement principles. The combination of these practices equips GPS students to be creative, think critically, collaborate and effectively communicate, thereby ensuring that they are prepared for the future.

GPS students also benefit from small class sizes, differentiated instruction, genius hour, visible thinking spaces and routines, global studies and international collaborative learning groups, and Whole Brain Teaching.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, GPS will be holding open auditions for students ages 7 to 17 to join the program. Optimal candidates are intellectually curious, academically talented, self-motivated, and enjoy thinking and learning outside the normal school paradigm.

GPS will only be accepting four new students for the 2014-15 school year, so interested parties must call (762) 218-3477 to receive more information and secure a spot on audition day.

More information is also available at www.globalprospective school.com.

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Introduce Students To Construction At West Tech

The School District of Palm Beach County has partnered with Florida Training Services to provide pre-apprenticeship programs that introduce students to the construction trades by using a multitrade curriculum that includes aspects of plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and electrical.

The location of the program is the historic West Tech campus in Belle Glade.

On June 24, the West Tech Vocational Program held its first graduation ceremony since the doors were closed 16 years ago.

Twenty adult students were presented with certificates from the Florida Department of Education in the pre-apprenticeship multitrade construction area.

All students received the following: the National Center for Con-

struction Education and Research (NCCER) certification card; first aid, CPR and AED certification; OSHA 10 certification; forklift certification; scissor lift training; and boom lift training Area 3 Superintendent Dr. Matthew Shoemaker served as master of ceremonies, while speakers included Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joseph Lee, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Dr. Jane Bravo of the Department of Adult and Community Education, and Jeff McGinley and Jimmie Major of Florida Training Services.

Registration for next year classes will begin in mid-August.

Classes offered next year will be trade specific and will include electrical, HVAC, welding and another multi-trade class for those

Officials join West Tech students at the graduation ceremony. students undecided about which or Tuesday and Thursday). Upon trade they would like to pursue. successful completion, students Tuition is $90, and financial aid is apply for Apprenticeship Trade available for students who qualify. School. If accepted, tuition is free Call (561) 744-7931 for more and students are employed in their information. preferred vocation.

Classes are Monday through For more information, contact Thursday from 6 to 9:30 p.m., the West Tech front office at amanbased on a two-day schedule for da.mcginley@fltrainingservices. students (Monday and Wednesday com or (561) 996-4900.

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President Barack Obama has nominated Bob McDonald as the next secretary of Veterans Affairs to turn around a department whose failure to provide timely care has severely eroded confidence in the institution and caused irreparable harm.

If confirmed by the Senate, McDonald faces a long uphill battle to correct injustices in which VA employees falsified records to cover up long waits for medical appointments.

The big question is how long it will take Bob McDonald to see that our veterans are able to see doctors in a timely manner.

WE CAN DO BETTER; WE MUST DO BETTER FOR OUR VETS President Barack Obama can propose to Congress a quick temporary fix. If approved Congress can decree all Veterans who are entitled to VA benefits, are now enrolled in The Affordable Health Care Act, Platinum Level.

With proper authorization from the VA, Veterans can be attended to by outside medical personnel and facilities until such time as the Veterans Administration is once more able to provide proper care in a timely manner.

Now is the time for all politicians to come together for the greater good of our Veterans.

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Skippy, My Grandson, Has Mastered The Art Of The Prat Fall

Once a week, I take my grandson to gym so he has the chance to interact with other toddlers and to pick up whatever cold is in style that week.

It’s not the gym’s fault. They try to keep everything clean. It’s the kids. Get 10 tots together and someone is bound to have something. I mean, the rest of the week they’re being hugged, kissed and cuddled (at best) or crawling across floors to eat whatever they find there (at worst).

The gym has a net bag where you are supposed to deposit any of its toys that have come in contact with your child if he has the sniffles. No one goes near that bag because the rest of us then keep our children away from that child. And

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The Sonic BOOMER heaven help the mom who wipes a kid’s nose while he plays — her kid is a pariah the rest of the day.

I can see exactly how those plagues wiped out the populations of Europe.

But other than potentially contracting a plague, Skippy has fun there, so I continue

to take him. He graduated to Level 5, which meant the introduction of Bumpy Mats, his favorite thing. The teacher takes inner tubes and stuffs them under the play mats to make little hills. Then she puts on some jazzy music and the kids run around like lunatics.

Most of us have forgotten the surreal joy of surmounting a one-foot hill, but not these kids. You’d think they’re conquering Everest each and every time they get to the top of a rise. The inner tubes make the ascent somewhat wobbly, so there’s a real feeling of accomplishment. Plus, they’re running! How fun is that?

I was taking a phone video of the activity to forward to my career-oriented

daughter when Skippy fell and rolled into the crowd of moms. His legs were in the air and his arms were flailing. But he got right back up — no harm, no foul.

It wasn’t until I reviewed the video later that I could see how he had done it on purpose. He waited until he was right next to this gaggle of women, then prat-fell at the top of the hill, so he would roll down into their legs while they made concerned clucking noises over him. A few reached over to help him up, but he sprung away like a gazelle, smiling proudly to himself.

He’ll be two years old next month.

“So this is when it starts,” I thought to myself. “As early as two.”

Meanwhile, I made a mental note to start cutting back on the over-reactions whenever Skippy does the least little thing.

It used to be cause for celebration whenever he held a paintbrush correctly or was able to hit a plastic nail with a plastic hammer. We’d march him around the room on our shoulders when he finished his dinner or buy him a treat if he had to endure a long car ride.

But the gig is up. He’s playin’ us, and it has got to stop. Now. For him, this must be why they call it the Terrible Twos. He knows we know he knows.

Bummer.

Diaz-Segel Romantic Comedy ‘Sex Tape’ A Disappointment

I was deeply disappointed with Sex Tape. I enjoy romantic comedies; happy endings are nice, and being able to relax knowing there’ll be such an ending usually improves my mood. But when a movie is simply so ill-conceived that even having Cameron Diaz at the center is boring, well, what can you really do? The problem is that the film promotes itself as a raunchy comedy and, underneath, tries to be a commentary on modern life, and it fails to pull either approach off.

Annie (Diaz) and Jay (Jason Segel) have been together, both dating and married, for years. At the start, they had an unbelievable romantic life. But two kids and a couple of busy jobs later, the sex is the “let’s set up an appointment” type and is canceled more often than not. Finally, Jay winds up having trouble performing on demand. In response, Annie suggests they use his iPad and create their own

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By Leonard Wechsler movie. And, clever of clever, why not re-create all the positions in the old book The Joy of Sex? Since this is a comedy, instead of erasing the tape, somehow Jay manages to synch it (that means send it out to other iPads that regularly are updated with his music mixes… he does something on radio with music). The rest of the movie is an overly emotional roller coaster as the couple tries to first get all of the iPads back and then learns that someone unexpected

has seen it and posted it on a porn site, demanding $25,000 to block it.

Since Annie is about to sell her blog about mothering to a very uptight corporation, that deal would go out the window.

And, of course, the two are terrified by the breakdown in their privacy, particularly when their best friends, Robbie (Rob Corddry) and Tess (Ellie Kemper) see the tape and use it as a source for their own passion. That leads to more semi-hilarity as Jay and Annie take their kids to break into a porn business.

The real problem with the film is that it seldom veers from predictable paths.

Segel has the obligatory battle with a nasty guard dog and later takes a bad fall, leading to crutches, etc. The villain actually gives back the tape to create the required happy ending. But the logic is seldom there, and half the plot seems like it was added later to justify what happened.

We see Jay watching his son work on the computer to demonstrate how little he really knows about new technology to allow the mix-up to happen despite the fact that he does use it regularly, without knowing nearly as much as his 10-year-old. Jay appears in a brief scene at the radio station as a way of showing that he does send out music mixes to friends. There was no other point to it. Also, the actual synching like that is just about impossible unless a whole series of specific steps are taken, and it would never really happen by accident.

Of course, Annie has her family-oriented blog about to be taken over so she has to deal with the seemingly very uptight boss of that company, Hank (Rob Lowe).

The two leads try hard, but there is not all that much chemistry. Segel plays his usual good-natured doofus while Diaz is her usual gorgeous self. He comes across as a total jerk, something she seems to

understand only while stoned. Because of that, they are both simply OK and not great. Corddry and Kemper get the plenty of laughs as their best friends. Lowe is very good as the exec who presents himself to the world as an upstanding family man while secretly doing cocaine, having tattoos in hidden places and a wild variety of sex toys. Frankly, he would have been a better leading man for the film.

It really is sad when a romantic comedy falls flat. We have so few of them, and they do provide so much great entertainment.

But, as my wife noted while we were leaving, this movie is not even a Friends with Benefits, much less a My Favorite Year.

In too many ways, the film is simply awkward. You know something is wrong when a porn site kingpin (a very good Jack Black) is the one who provides the real moral of the story.

This is one you can easily skip.

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RPB SUMMER CAMPERS SHOW THEIR TALENTS AT CULTURAL CENTER SHOW

Summer campers from the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center visited the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Friday, July 18.

There was a DJ and the kids sang karaoke and danced. Each group got to perform a number on stage.

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Campers move to the music.

Coast Guard Boating Safety Class Aug. 9

The Village of Wellington has partnered with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer a certified boating safety class. The cost is $35 per person.

The Coast Guard will conduct the class on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a break for lunch. The course is designed for individuals age 17 and older and will teach how to safely operate a boat, as well as local laws and regulations.

The examination will take place in the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), and participants will receive a certification at the conclusion of the course.

Call (561) 791-4082 to register for the class. No payment is necessary to register; bring payment on the day of the class. For more information, call the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (561) 818-7905.

ArtStart Summer Camp Returns

The Wellington based nonprofit ArtStart is pleased to announce the return of its popular Summer Art Camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Aug. 11-14.

Classes will be led by ArtStart founder and president Jeannette Parssi, a professional artist with

Devin Embrich, Anthony Anessi, Justin Popp and Ryan Catton.

Ashlyn Hirsch and Anjelina Barry sing karaoke.

NEWS BRIEFS more than 20 years of teaching experience. “It’s a great way to end summer break,” Parssi said, “and a lot of fun, too.”

Campers should pre-register by calling ArtStart at (561) 635-2037.

All art supplies will be provided, with activities including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and more. For more information visit www.artstartinc.org.

Meet Santa In July And Help A Child In Need

It will be Christmas in July on Saturday, July 26, all to benefit children in need. The toy drive and special event will feature a special appearance by Santa Claus.

It all happens at Toys ’R’ Us, located at 450 South State Road 7. Take advantage of special oneday offers from the retailer during the toy drive organized to help a local charitable organization, the Believe in Santa Foundation.

Look for the Blue Bell Ice Cream trailer and get free ice cream when you donate a new, unwrapped toy, or make a financial contribution to the local charity. Members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will also be there to help get children enrolled in the Child ID Program.

Sponsored by 97.9 WRMF (broadcasting live), the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Toys ’R’ Us and Blue Bell Ice Cream, the July 26 event will run

from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Santa Claus will be stopping by from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to take photos, spend time with the children, and greet shoppers and donors of new, unwrapped toys.

“We are so excited that such great companies and organizations will be helping us help children,” said Keith Carson, president of the Believe in Santa Foundation. “We help children in need any time of year with visits from Santa. This will go a long way in helping our efforts.”

The Believe in Santa Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Boynton Beach. It’s an all-volunteer organization focused on improving children’s lives. Without any expectation of compensation, the foundation is dedicated to serving all children in need.

To learn more about the Believe in Santa Foundation, visit www. believeinsanta.com.

Jacobs, WPC Sponsor Citrus Series Shows

The Jacobs family and the Wellington Preservation Coalition is proud to support James Lala in the 2014 season of the Wellington Citrus Series horse shows.

The new Citrus Series, founded by veteran trainer and owner of the Wellington Quarantine James Lala, is a unique hunter, jumper and equitation show series held at

the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.).

Lala has teamed with Alan Korotkin and Castlewood Farm to produce the new Wellington Summer Festival from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 1-3. It will include a USEF A-rated competition with Saturday night festivities and entertainment from Rick Steed, world champion reined cow horse rider and showman.

“James Lala carefully coordinated a wonderful production for the equestrian community, and we are very proud to be a part of it,” WPC Executive Director Tom Wenham said.

For more info., visit www.citrus series.com.

with a school uniform and supply drive. These desperately needed uniforms and supplies can be dropped off at St. Michael daily from now through Aug. 10.

The uniform drive will support Greenacres Elementary School.

The majority of students there qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program — a strong indicator of the number of families that can use some help. School officials note that a large number of students in third through fifth grade (sizes M - XXL boys/girls) could benefit from their assistance. The uniform code is as follows: polo style shirt in white or dark green;

long pants (boys/girls), shorts (boys/girls), skorts (girls), jumpers (girls) in khaki or navy blue.

The school supply drive is for the Sellew Excel Charter School in Belle Glade as they prepare to open for year two. Support is even more important this year, as the school will double in size. Needed school supplies include construction paper, glue, crayons, pencils, rulers and more. New and gently used backpacks are also needed.

St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Birkdale Drive and Forest Hill Blvd. Learn more at www.stmichealelc or call (561) 793-4999.

Renaissance Charter School Info Session

The Renaissance Charter School at Wellington will hold an information session for parents on Tuesday, July 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Charter School Palms West location (12031 Southern Blvd.). For more info., call Principal Jack Nealy at (561) 472-5412.

St. Michael School Supply, Uniform Drive

With a new school year on the horizon, St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington will again assist local community schools

Meet-And-Greet — Last weekend, Joe Moore, a candidate for Palm Beach County School Board in District 6, hosted community meetand-greets for parents and residents to come out and learn more about his campaign. He will be hosting another meet-and-greet on Saturday, July 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the west big pavilion at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Moore’s goal is to give residents an opportunity to personally approach him to discuss issues or concerns with school district policy.

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Does Stress Get The Best Of You? Four Ways To Take Control

By Donna Marsh Special to the Town-Crier Many people are stressed out and overwhelmed and either don’t know how to change or can’t seem to get started because they are so consumed by it.

If you choose to change your life, here are four things that will make a world of difference. The best part? These things will also benefit your health, fitness, wellness and focus!

1. Sleep! Most adults require 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night for optimal functioning. Most people are sleep deprived. That results in other functions of the body becoming “out of whack.” Over a short period of time, we can become unhealthy just because we aren’t

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continued from page 1 and five grandchildren, Andrews has been living in the western communities since 1985 and has been involved with the school district for the past 40 years.

“I have been a policy-maker,” she said. “I have been a teacher and an administrator. I have been there in leadership.”

Donaldson followed, emphasizing her experience as a parent who has spent the past 13 years advocating for the community’s children, as well as her own two high-school-age children, who have been in the school system since they were 3 years old.

“Our children are not being listened to. Our families are not being listened to. Their needs are not being met,” she said. “I want to give all of our children a voice, all of our families a voice, and our classrooms.”

Moore spent 30 years with the South Florida Water Management District before serving a decade with the school district as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He retired three years ago.

Moore’s wife has been a teacher in the district for 32 years, and they have two children who attended public schools here.

Over the course of the evening, the candidates were asked about their priorities, their position on Common Core, activities when their children were in school and their thoughts on the future of education in the district.

The audience wanted to know how the candidates felt about safety and security in the schools and on buses, college and workforce preparation programs, funding for charter schools vs. public schools, how to attract and retain the best teachers and more.

None of the three believe that Palm Beach County schools are ready for Common Core, now called Florida Standards.

“We need the voices of the parents, the voices of the school district, to weigh in on this,” Andrews said. “We’re not quite

getting our required amount of sleep. For many, going to sleep only an hour earlier is a challenge.

For most, it’s down to when you choose to turn off the day and get your much-needed rest. Turning off electronic devices to lay in a quiet room and quiet your mind takes practice. It’s well worth it, and a perfect segue to our next point!

2. Be Quiet. Learning to be still and relax is extremely difficult for many people. This alone will help you reduce stress and its physical toll on your body. Even better, it will help you accomplish the first item on our list, sleep!

Two great ways to relax are to take yoga classes and to practice relaxation techniques at bedtime.

When practicing in bed, you may want to try a guided audio meditation or nature sounds to help you.

These are widely available at no cost online.

Yoga classes are available at Ultima Fitness each week for all ability levels. The hardest part of yoga for many is the final meditation at the end of each class. It is hard to turn off your thoughts and simply be still even for a short period of time. It will become easier, and soon you will find you look forward to the chance to unwind.

3. Sweat out your frustration!

Old-fashioned exercise will do wonders to de-stress! And some is better than none if an intense workout is not yet where you can safely perform. A personal trainer

or your doctor can advise you on the level of training that is safe and effective for you.

The benefits of exercise for most people far outweigh any risks.

Lower stress, fat loss, weight loss, increased endorphins (feel-good hormones), a strong body and healthy joints are just some of the benefits. People with lower stress who exercise regularly and get adequate sleep are at lower risk for cardio respiratory disease, cancers and other health issues. Reduce your risk, feel and look great, get quality sleep and improve your ability to relax, all by getting regular exercise.

4. Do something you enjoy!

When was the last time you did something just because you enjoy

ready yet, and we need to pay close attention — teachers, parents, community — and monitor this.”

Donaldson and Moore find many problems with the program, which is based on state and federal requirements.

“We still have teachers who don’t understand Common Core.

The state doesn’t even understand Common Core. We’re in a mess,” Donaldson said, who added that the Florida Standards are merely Common Core with a few additions. “I am opposed to Common Core the way it is written. It takes away instruction from the teachers.”

Moore also opposed the way Common Core changes classroom instruction.

“I am against anything that would constrain the way teachers teach in the classroom,” he said.

“They know their students. Teach every student to their full potential.

If you have a standard curriculum, how can you be doing that?”

All the candidates emphasized that parents should become more involved by attending school board meetings, talking to the teachers, watching recorded meetings and joining committees.

Andrews reminded the audience about monthly advisory meetings in the community, where board members and parents are able to interact and learn about various issues.

Each candidate worked to point out his or her unique credentials and most important priorities for change.

Showcasing his financial background, Moore said he would tackle financing first, working to find budgeting shortfalls, and then shape the budget around the most pressing priorities.

Andrews believes that beginning the education process prior to elementary school is critically important, and that an emphasis should be put on career education starting as early as middle school, followed by an emphasis on both career education and college prep in high school.

Donaldson focused on literacy, stating that many children can’t read and fail the FCAT. Then, in middle school, some students

don’t have elective classes, and only 76 percent of high school students graduate across the school district.

All of the candidates agreed that salaries need to be competitive and that teachers should be paid more to attract and retain the best talent.

“I believe that teachers need to be rewarded based on the type of work that they’re doing,” Moore said, who added that financial supplements to teachers would help to attract good educators to the Glades and other disadvantaged areas.

Donaldson rhetorically asked whether anyone makes enough money before noting that many teachers are leaving the classroom for administration jobs, since those pay more. “We need to give our teachers a fighting chance, and we need to have them want to come to Palm Beach County,” she said.

The candidates were all in favor of keeping guns and other weapons out of schools. Andrews emphasized the need for more counselors to assist with mental health issues. Both Donaldson and Andrews discussed the need for only one point of entry to schools, while Moore reminded the audience that most campuses already have guns — the school police officers carry them. However, he does not believe others should be authorized to carry weapons in schools.

The candidates also addressed the controversial topic of financing for charter schools, as well as charter school accountability.

Donaldson is against using county art funds for charter schools. “I believe they should be used for the public-run schools, not the charter schools,” she said.

“There’s an accountability issue that’s of great concern. When those tax dollars go to the district, there’s actually a committee that oversees all of that, every single penny, to make sure it is given just for what the taxes are for. If that money goes to a charter school, there’s no one watching it and there’s no one supervising it. We have no idea where it’s going.”

Moore did not agree. “I think the funding should have been available, in some form or fashion, to

charter schools,” he said. “Charter schools are public schools; they’re just run by a charter board. They come under the umbrella of the school board. I think the board should have been more deliberate about looking for a way to make those funds available to charters, but certainly the accountability needs to be there.”

Andrews said she favored keeping the status quo when it comes to art funding.

Candidates were asked about the financial ramifications should a charter school fail once it has already received public funds.

Donaldson was not happy that

the district’s financial interests are not being protected.

“The accountability’s not there,” she said. “We’re not getting our money back once they get it.”

Moore also focused on accountability and awareness. “There are certainly problematic charter schools out there, but there are some good charter schools. There are measures in place to try to get charter schools to report on what they’re doing,” he said. “A charter school only survives because parents elect to put their students in that charter school because they think it’s a better choice for their student. I think that the school dis-

trict needs to do a better job about making sure those parents are better informed about their choices.”

Andrews noted that there is a school district department that regularly checks with the charter schools to identify which ones are not working. “We have to work with the charter schools and make sure things are working well,” she said. “I think we’re doing better.

We’re keeping track of the money and holding them accountable when they don’t come through with their budgets.”

After closing statements, the candidates spent some time speaking one-on-one with attendees.

Marcia Andrews, Carla Donaldson and Joe Moore take questions from the audience.

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Acme Hike Set At $30

continued from page 1 District. The council was not happy with that suggestion and requested alternatives.

Among the alternatives was funding the drainage improvements through ad valorem taxes, rather than the Acme Improvement District, but that idea was eventually rejected.

Councilman Matt Willhite favored the higher tax rate, with the intent of lowering it later.

“Sept. 23 is final adoption of the millage, so if you were to set it hypothetically at 2.5, that just allows us to make sure there’s nothing between now and then,” he said. “If you set the 2.46 now, you will not be able to raise it should something arise.”

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig agreed. “I would support that,” Gerwig said. “I think that’s what we did last year, based on the fact that we intend to bring it down to 2.46.”

Mayor Bob Margolis also favored setting the rate at 2.5 mills, citing legal fees that crop up unexpectedly. “Just to let the residents know, we can go down, but we can’t go up,” Margolis said. “This is just the first hearing.”

Quasi

continued from page 1 tition in Sonoma County, Calif., and Quasi became an instant hit with the voters. Her support propelled her into second place, but she eventually fell to Peanut, an ugly canine from Greenville, N.C., the winner of the contest.

Carroll and Sayre aren’t upset that Quasi finished in second place.

“I don’t think she’s ugly,” Sayre said. “You have to have a sense of humor to go to that kind of contest.

There were people there who go every year. It’s like a hobby for them. We just went for the fun of it.”

Even though she was entered in the competition for fun, you

better at all the other things we do. We are more focused employees, more available bosses, more patient parents and more giving partners. We are these things because we can be, because we have cared enough about ourselves to take time to de-stress and focus on the stuff that really matters.

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it? Not because you felt obligated or guilty, but because it made you feel good?

Many of us are so busy and caught up in what we need to do next that we seldom slow down to ask ourselves, “What would make me happy right now?” When we take time for the things we enjoy, love ourselves enough to “be quiet” for a little while each day, rest our weary bodies and allow ourselves to drift off to sleep when we need to; when we respect ourselves enough to move our bodies and protect against disease and negativity, we are

But Councilman Howard Coates said he would prefer that the TRIM rate be set at staff’s recommendation of 2.46 mills.

“I’m going to defer to our chief financial officer, who tells me that 2.46 is what she needs, and if that’s what she’s recommending, based on that reliance, I don’t see any need to go to 2.5,” he said.

Vice Mayor John Greene agreed. “The 2.46 is the number that we need,” he said. “I still view that as a tax increase. It’s not the rollback rate.”

Willhite made a motion to accept a preliminary rate of 2.5 mills, seconded by Gerwig, which carried 3-2, with Coates and Greene opposed.

Willhite also made a motion, seconded by Coates, to adopt a preliminary Acme rate of $230 in lieu of the proposed $300 recommended in the engineer’s report.

Chief Financial Officer Tanya Quickel said the total budget, including transfers, is $79.21 million, which is an increase of $4.75 million over the current year’s budget of $74.4 million.

The $79.21 million includes the operating budget of $45.41 million, which funds most services.

Enterprise funds, which cover water and wastewater, solid waste and debt service, stand at $14.63 million, which is down almost $500,000 due primarily to the

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may see Quasi in the competition again next year. “We might go back again,” Sayre said. “It was a long trip because of having to go through Las Vegas first, but if we fly straight out to California, it won’t be so stressful.”

For more information about the contest, and to check out the other contestants, visit www.sonomamarinfair.org/ugly-dog-gallery.

(Above) Quasi rests on the couch. (Left) The ribbon she won for coming in second place in the contest.

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continued from page 6 p.m. last Saturday and 8 a.m. the next morning, someone forced open the back door with a prying tool and stole a 40-inch television valued at $400, along with miscellaneous food. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 61st Street North on Monday morning regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, perpetrator(s) stole multiple pieces of commercial lawn equipment, as well as the victim’s homemade trailer parked next to the residence. The trailer and equipment were valued at

payoff of utility bond debt.

The capital budget includes government projects of $5.11 million, up about $1.78 million, and utility projects of almost $4 million, down by about $266,000.

It also includes transfers of $10.14 million and debt service of $1.23 million, which is down $1.5 million, due primarily to the utility bond payoff.

Quickel said the ad valorem tax revenue is higher due to an increase in property values of about 10 percent, and anticipated increases from a half-cent sales tax, state revenue sharing and electric utility taxes as a result of improved economic conditions, amounting to about $300,000.

Building permit revenue and business tax receipts are predicted to remain stable from the current year.

Other significant impacts on the 2015 budget include a reduced debt service of about $1.7 million, increased water and wastewater costs of almost $1 million and the addition of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre.

The 2.46 mills recommended by staff would generate $14,746,859 in ad valorem tax revenue.

The TRIM rates are due to the county by July 25. The first public hearing on the proposed budget is set for Sept. 9, with the final public hearing Sept. 23.

more than $13,350. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

JULY 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s substation in Royal Palm Beach responded Monday to a business in Business Park Way regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, five ATVs were removed from the company’s garage between 11:50 a.m. last Sunday and 8 a.m. the next morning. According to the report, the garage door was pushed off its track and five of the nine ATVs in the garage were removed.

Of the remaining ATVs, one vehicle was pushed outside and left, while two others were left in the parking lot. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

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FROM THE DECORATIVE TO THE TASTY AVAILABLE AT FRUIT TREE/PLANT SALE

The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International held its bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale Saturday, July 19 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Vendors were on hand with a wide variety of trees and plants for sale. For more info., visit PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

Matthew Claassen, Muriel Reiffe and Naomi and Charlotte Gomes help visitors learn about plants and trees.

Carl Schreck looks at citrus trees with his mother, Becky Hiatt.

Richard Wilson tells Paula Cellar about mango trees.

Volunteers Daniel and Theodore Claassen, Carlos Ugalde, Aaron Wilson, Nicholas Torres, and Maya and Seth Suchy.

Mark Young and Stan Wisnioski discuss bees and beekeeping with Colin Beneby.

Carolos Ugalde and Susan Lerner help Sonia and Donovan Stratemann find everything on their list.

WHS DANCE TEAM TO HOST ITS FINAL SUMMER DANCE CLINIC ON JULY 30

The Wellington High School dance team held its first of two summer dance clinics for ages 5 to 11 on Wednesday, July 16. Led by coach Brittany Tobasco, the clinic paired each student with a team member to help learn skills and routines. The second clinic will take place Wednesday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 800-7625 or e-mail at brittanytobasco@gmail.com.

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Christina Lista takes Jasmine Aristoranes through the steps of a difficult move.

Erica Ruston demonstrates a feat of flexibility.

The WHS dance team and students gather during the clinic.

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Flettrich Draws Crowd To ShowChic In Wellington

Tucked away on Fairlane Farms Road, ShowChic is a gem of a boutique. Even if you’ve never considered stepping foot in a dressage arena, you might be interested in visiting. Owners Michelle and Doug Hundt host ShopTalk, a monthly meet-and-greet featuring guest speakers. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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The month of September is once again “Flavor of Palm Beach,” with more than 50 popular restaurants offering three-course meals for only $20 for lunch and $30 for dinner. But why wait?

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Stylish, sporty and tasty new offerings recently have opened at the Mall at Wellington Green. The region’s first Camicissima, House of Hoops by Foot Locker and two new eateries, Red Robin and TokyoSAN, can now be found inside the mall. As part of its American expansion, Italian shirtmaker Camicissima has debuted its first Florida store at Wellington Green. Page 23

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Last weekend, the Citrus Series hosted a summer competition at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Saturday featured a USEF “C” rated show, while Sunday was an unrated show designed for novice riders to compete.

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Todd Flettrich Draws Crowd To ShowChic In Wellington

Tucked away in a small spot on Fairlane Farms Road, ShowChic is a gem of a boutique, offering stylish riding apparel, horse-themed gifts and accessories, including breeches, show coats, stock ties, shirts, helmets, jewelry, gloves and saddle pads.

Geared mostly toward dressage, ShowChic stocks products by Kentucky, Cavallo, Arista, Pikeur, Equiline, Back on Track and Samshield.

But even if you’ve never considered stepping foot in a dressage arena, you might be interested in stopping by. On the second Tuesday of most months, owners Michelle and Doug Hundt host ShopTalk, a delightful, informal meet-and-greet featuring a variety of guest speakers.

“We started ShowChic 12 years ago,” Michelle recalled. “I rode dressage for 30 years, then lost the passion. But I had a background in retail sales, so we decided to open ShowChic. I conceived of doing the ShopTalk series because there’s such a wealth of information about riding and horses in this town. It was a way for us to add to the community, being more than just a shop.”

ShopTalk, which is free, starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs for about an hour. Guest speakers talk briefly on their self-selected subject, then answer questions. Past topics have included

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I attended the July 8 ShopTalk, featuring dressage rider and coach Todd Flettrich. In 2010, he represented the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and qualified as an alternate for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Dressage team.

“I’m not very good at lectures,” he told me.

“I’m a rider, a horse person. I hope people come away from this with a different understanding about what it takes to become a good dressage rider.”

Despite intermittent showers, the small shop was nicely full by 6:40 p.m., guests mingling and chatting, sipping white wine or water, browsing jewelry and helmets, then finally sitting on the folding chairs. The atmosphere was friendly and informal. The guests quieted as Todd sat in a taller chair at the front. Michelle gave a short introduction.

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The Phantom Loves Summertime Dining In South Florida Summertime... summertime... summertime, I love summertime dining: no crowds, no waiting, greatly reduced summer prices.

Three- and four-course prix fixe meals, reduced wine and beer, creative summer cocktails and nightly specials make dining out very affordable during the off-season.

The very enticing deals on meals that are offered this summer at all of my favorite restaurants also represent the restaurant owners’ way of thanking the year-round residents, and these are not to be missed!

The month of September is once again “Flavor of Palm Beach,” with more than 50 popular restaurants offering three-course meals for only $20 for lunch and $30 for dinner. Visit www.flavorpb.com for more info.

But why wait? Many terrific restaurants are offering incredible deals throughout South Florida, so all you need to do is check with your favorite restaurants. For example: Vic & Angelo’s, both in Delray Beach and

Stop by one of Vic & Angelo’s two locations for terrific Italian cuisine.

Palm Beach Gardens, two of my favorite Italian restaurants, are offering two different and unique approaches to summertime dining.

Vic & Angelo’s in Delray will be offering its summer menu extravaganza through Aug. 31.

Mondays spotlight Wine Down Vino & Cannolis, and you can enjoy half off of all bottles of wine and champagne, along with half off of all cannolis, throughout the day and evening.

Tuesdays (the night I visited recently), you can buy one coal oven pizza or one hand-made artisan pasta, and get the second one for free.

Wednesday is prime rib Wednesdays, and you can enjoy a juicy prime rib steak, which is served with a side salad and a “loaded” mashed potato, along with either tiramisu or a cannoli, for $24.95 per person.

Thursdays is for true seafood lovers — like me — so I’ll see you at Lobster Notte. We can enjoy a mouth-watering, 1-pound Maine lobster (steamed, baked or broiled), which is served with corn on the cob, Red Bliss potatoes, drawn butter and either tiramisu or a cannoli, for $24.95 per person.

Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 E. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Call (561) 278-9570 or visit www.vicandangelos.com for more information.

Vic & Angelo’s in Palm Beach Gardens is offering its popular Sunset Menu through Aug. 28. For $24.95, for two people, diners can choose one salad, two entrees and one dessert (cannoli or tiramisu), from this special prix fixe menu. This Sunset Menu is offered Monday through Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Vic & Angelo’s is also offering daily drink specials, for $5 per drink, throughout the day and evening through Aug. 31. Along with Wine Down Mondays, you can enjoy halfprice bottles of wine from the wine list — with a full price of $80 per bottle or less — throughout the day and evening all year.

Additionally, you can enjoy entertainment from a variety of talented singers from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through Aug. 30. Dancing on the expansive patio is encouraged.

Vic & Angelo’s is located at 4520 PGA Blvd. in PGA Commons. Call (561) 630-9899 or visit www.vicandangelos.com for more information.

The Office, a popular, modern American gastro pub in Delray Beach, serves delicious, gourmet comfort food. It is offering a wonderful array of summer menu specials.

During lunch — which is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday — you can opt for a soup and sandwich, or a soup and salad, for $12.95 per person.

Monday is BBQ Night. You can order from a terrific menu of barbecue dishes, including baby back ribs, half of a mango-barbecue chicken, a kosher hot dog, Southern Comfort pulled pork sliders, catch of the day sandwich and barbecue burger sliders. Additionally, on Monday afternoons and evenings, house drinks and craft beers are half price.

Tuesday evenings are seafood fiestas. Memorable menu items include daily seafood soup, seafood paella, cioppino, seafood salad roll, catch of the day and fancy mac ‘n’ cheese.

Additionally, you can enjoy half-price bottles of wine that are priced at $49 or less.

Wednesday is burger and craft beer madness. The Office burger challenge will truly appeal to hearty eaters. The Office is serving a 4-pound dish, comprised of a variety of yummy menu items, and if a diner can finish this dish, it’s on the house. Additionally, you can also enjoy a fabulous array of inventive burgers, including the salmon burger, the turkey burger, the lamb burger, and the Juicy Lucy burger, which is topped with lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and blue cheese. You can also enjoy half off of all draft beers.

Thursday evenings feature my favorite — surf ‘n’ turf. This divine dish features grilled ribeye steak, half of a Maine lobster tail and

Chef Erick Miranda of Vic & Angelo’s

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grilled vegetables. You also enjoy a delectable dessert for $5, and you can also enjoy half off any bottle of wine priced at $49 or less.

The Office’s twist on Sunday brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 26.

In addition to many yummy dishes, including Belgian waffles and create-your-own omelets, for an additional $15 per person, you can also enjoy “bottomless” Bellinis, Bloody Marys, mimosas and Champagne. During Sunday brunch, and Monday through Thursday evenings, children ages 5 and younger can eat for free if penne pasta or mac ‘n’ cheese is ordered for them.

The Office is located at 201 E. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Call (561) 276-3600 for more information or visit www.theofficedelray.com.

P.S.: Ask about happy hour at the Office and Vic & Angelo’s, when you can enjoy 50 percent off a select array of libations and appetizers, at both of the indoor and outdoor bars, from a summer happy hour menu.

Joe Nasuti, the Phantom, is a freelance dining, travel and entertainment reviewer for the Town-Crier and YourNews.com.

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Local Firsts Debut At The Mall At Wellington Green Stylish, sporty and tasty new offerings recently have opened at the Mall at Wellington Green.

The region’s first Camicissima, House of Hoops by Foot Locker and two new eateries, Red Robin and TokyoSAN, can now be found inside the mall.

As part of its transatlantic expansion, famous Italian shirtmaker Camicissima has debuted its first Florida store at Wellington Green. Specializing in chic, European-styled men’s dress shirts since 1931, Milan-based Camicissima is known for its impeccably tailored and casual shirts and handmade silk ties in a wide array of styles and fine-quality fabrics. At surprisingly affordable prices, especially when

multiples are purchased, Camicissima offers the perfect blend of design, quality and value. The store can be found on the upper level, between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

The newest spot where you can step up your game is House of Hoops by Foot Locker. The basketball merchandise haven features premium and limited-edition basketball performance footwear and apparel, exclusively from Nike and Jordan and their top athletes.

Signature styles include the Air Jordan Retro, Nike LeBron 11, Nike Kobe 9 and Nike KD7, to name a few. The uniquely themed store also features basketball courtstyle hardwood floors along with inspiring imagery of these world-

class athletes. The new store can be found on the lower level, between Macy’s and City Furniture.

Taste buds alert: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers recently opened its first Red Robin restaurant in Palm Beach County at Wellington Green. The gourmet burger authority is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality burgers with “bottomless” steak fries in a fun environment that welcomes guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide selection of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Red Robin also offers a

Quantum Seeks Grant Applicants

The Wantman Group Inc. was recently awarded the $5.1 million Saddle Trail Park South neighborhood improvement project by the Village of Wellington.

The WGI team’s interview and presentation earned five first-place rankings from the selection committee. The project includes survey, design engineering, permitting, public involvement and construction engineering inspection services. The project is located in Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve.

“We are thrilled at the opportu-

Applications are being taken for small, grassroots nonprofits in Palm Beach County to receive their share of $750,000. For the past four years, the Quantum Foundation has set aside money to help organizations working toward a healthier population by meeting basic needs of residents.

All applications are carefully considered by a four-member committee made up of Quantum Foundation officers. While the application pro-

cess is streamlined, there are strict criteria for nonprofits who apply: They must be registered as a 501(c) (3); must have been working in Palm Beach County for at least six months, with an annual operating budget not exceeding $500,000; and must provide basic necessities to the county’s most vulnerable residents.

To learn more, visit www.quantumfnd.org/quantum-in-the-community. All applications must be submitted by Thursday, July 31.

variety of options behind the bar, including its signature Mad Mixology beverages and extensive selection of local and regional beers, and innovative adult beer shakes and cocktails. Red Robin is located on the mall’s lower level, near the Food Court.

And for a quick, healthy bite with an Asian influence, shoppers can enjoy TokyoSAN, new to Florida and the newest addition to the mall’s food court, featuring gourmet Japanese cuisine. Customers can enjoy sushi and teppanyaki-style grilled chicken, as well as beef and shrimp dishes made to

order, using only the freshest ingredients. The food court is on the lower level, between JCPenney and City Furniture.

“We’re delighted to be the debut location for these new shopping and dining options,” said Rachelle Crain, marketing director at the Mall at Wellington Green.

The Mall at Wellington Green, a two-level, enclosed regional shopping center at the southwest corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and State Road 7, features more than 180 retailers and restaurants.

For additional information, visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com.

Wantman Group Hired For Saddle Trail Work nity to once again partner with the Village of Wellington on such a significant project,” said engineer David Wantman, president of WGI. “We have a great partnership with Wellington, and its trust in WGI is a testament to our entire team’s commitment to deliver. This project will result in comprehensive improvements across the board that will have immediate benefits for residents and equestrians alike.

We are excited to be the lead design partner on this project.”

As a multi-disciplinary consulting

firm, WGI has six offices throughout Florida and features eight divisions: civil engineering; municipal engineering; transportation engineering; surveying and mapping; subsurface utility engineering; and construction, environmental and planning services.

The South Florida Business Journal recently ranked WGI at No. 6 on the “Top 25 Engineering Firms in South Florida” list.

For more information, visit www. wantmangroup.com or call (866) 909-2220.

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Citrus Series Hosts Summer Show At Brandon Center

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Last weekend, the Citrus Series hosted a summer competition at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Saturday was a USEF “C” rated show, while Sunday was an unrated show designed for novice riders to compete.

A total of 25 riders participated in Sunday’s competition in various classes.

“We started this series back in

January to promote a friendly atmosphere for riders to develop their skills, as well as the horses,” said James Lala, organizer of the event.

The series also hopes to increase the number of horses and riders to compete during the summer months in the South Florida area.

The event was sanctioned by the Southeast Medals Finals and drew riders from Delray Beach and Wellington to compete in the twoday event.

Children and adult novice riders competed in equitation, hunter and jumper phases in the covered arena.

“We recently partnered with the Wellington Preservation Coalition, so they will sponsor some of our shows,” Lala noted.

The series plans to schedule monthly shows through the summer and fall for local riders.

For more information about the Citrus Series, visit www.citrusseries. com.

Mia Marie Corcoran aboard Bailey during the jumper phase.

Sharon Watson heads for a jump during last week’s Citrus Series show at the Jim Brandon Center.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Brooke Rainey takes a jump with her horse Armani.

Jayden Rivas looks for the next jump with her horse Sophie.

Emily Schafer rides her horse American Honey.

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TKA FOOTBALL PLAYERS & CHEERLEADERS VISIT RPB PRESCHOOL

Members of the King’s Academy varsity football team and the five-time state champion cheerleading team visited the TKA preschool in Royal Palm Beach earlier this month. Both teams are preparing for their coming seasons with hard work and dedication and shared their fun team-building approach with the young students. The boys had fun throwing a football while the girls learned several cheer routines and sidelines. The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through 12th grade. More information about TKA is available at www.tka.net.

TKA football players go over drills with the preschool boys.

TKA football players and cheerleaders gather with their young fans.

TKA cheerleaders work on a routine with the preschool girls.

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Wellington’s Danielle Goldstein Qualifies For WEG For Israel

Neue Schule’s riders are known in the industry for their success in the arena and innovation out of it. Wellington resident Danielle Goldstein is no exception to this rule, and she has just hit another milestone in her show jumping career as she is now qualified to compete for Israel at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian games in Normandy, France.

A pioneer for equestrian sports in both the U.S. and Israel, Goldstein is a dual citizen and currently competing her string of horses in Canada before heading to Europe.

Following an impressive winter season at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington and a spring season competing in Israel, she will now bring a challenge to some of the best show jumpers in the world in France. During her season in Wellington, she collab-

orated with the Equine Athletics Mission Israel (T.E.A.M. Israel) to put together the first Israeli team at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup. In keeping with her history of pioneering for Israel, she will set her sights on being the first medal-winning rider for her country at the World Equestrian Games.

Goldstein has had a number of top finishes during her time in Canada at Spruce Meadows and Thunderbird Horsepark, including top-ten finishes in classes ranging from the 1.35M to internationally ranked CSI 5* Grand Prix. For training her horses and schooling at home and on the road, Goldstein prefers the Neue Schule Verbindend snaffle and Neue Schule Waterford Universal, which fit exceptionally well in the horses’ mouths and deliver an unparalleled level of communication.

Mette Larsen of Metlar Performance Saddlery, Neue Schule’s U.S. and Canadian distributor, is proud to continue to support Goldstein.

“Danielle is an exceptional individual with big goals, and we are thrilled to be a part of her team,” Larsen said.

Neue Schule offers a range of high performance, comfortable bits that are ergonomically designed, using the latest in engineering and computer-aided design technologies, incorporating a unique metal alloy with the highest thermal conductivity of any bit on the market.

Neue Schule has also made it easier for all riders to select the perfect bit by including informational tags on each product.

For more on Neue Schule, visit www.neueschulebitsus.com.

For more on Goldstein, visit www.starwynfarms.com

Rider Todd Flettrich At ShowChic

can take being yelled at, but I don’t respond well to that. It’s important to know what kind of person and what kind of rider you want to be.”

Some people wanted advice on training routines.

“Is it more beneficial to attend a lot of clinics or stay with one trainer? I’d say it’s OK to audit, but don’t go overboard,” he said.

“There are many ways to get a horse to pick up his legs. Make a

plan and stick to it. Find a trainer who matches your personality, then give him time to make a difference.”

Afterward, there was more chatting and visiting, a free raffle drawing for items ranging from caps to a saddle pad, a happy buzz. No one was rushing to leave.

“I only miss a ShopTalk if I’m out of town,” said MerriLynn Griffin, a dressage rider and judge. “It’s

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“I can be told, but I can’t be yelled at,” Todd said. “Some people

Neue Schule Ambassador Danielle Goldstein and Carisma competing at the Thunderbird Horsepark.

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a great opportunity to learn from a wealth of people. The educational aspect is priceless, plus I like supporting a local sponsor and meeting up with new and old friends who share a love for horses and riding.”

Wellington resident Nanette Sexton agreed.

“I come to almost all the ShopTalks,” Sexton said. “The summer meetings are fairly well attended, but during the season, sometimes

it’s standing room only. I like the camaraderie. There are always some good questions, and I learn a lot. I think anyone would enjoy this.”

ShowChic is located at 3220 Fairlane Farms Road, Suite 3, in Wellington.

To learn more about ShowChic Dressage and ShopTalk, visit www. showchicdressage.com or call (561) 319-2121.

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Saturday, July 26 • Learn about the traditional Bon dance Bon Odori at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach on Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The dance is performed during Obon, a summer festival that commemorates the spirits of ancestors. Participants will learn the choreography and how to perform as a group. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to the workshop, which costs $15 per person. Visit www.morikami.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Craft Bonanza for ages 2 and up Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Family Reading Safari for all ages Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Go on a wild safari adventure. Meet zoo animals up close during a special visit from the Palm Beach Zoo and discover all the animal books the library has to offer.

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

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Roar & Pour with Jason Colannino & The 4 Peace Band on Saturday, July 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy soft rock/folk rock music, along with, food and drink service in the fountain plaza. Food and drinks are not included in the cost of admission. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Sunday July, 27 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898.

• The Third Row Center singers will host Royal Songfest II, a charity event held at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way), on Sunday July, 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is a donation of two canned goods per person, which will be donated to a local food pantry. Raffles, gift cards and more will be given away. For more info., visit www.thirdrowcentersingers.net.

Monday, July 28 • The Cookin’ Yogi, will host its Summer Yoga and Cooking School Camp at the Education Place in Wellington, for ages 6 to 12, Monday through Friday, July 28 through Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will participate in morning yoga, creating their own lunch each day with the focus on healthy ingredients, kitchen safety, cooking skills and healthy eating practices. The cost is $225 per child. Call (561) 791-6455 to register or visit www.cookinyogi.com/events.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will offer its free Summertime Fun Camp on the multi-purpose fields behind Tiger Shark Cove Park from Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily for Wellington youth ages 5 to 16. For more info., call (561) 791-4796.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Time for ages 3 to 6 plus siblings Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Sing and dance to silly songs and make a special craft to bring home. Wear your favorite PJs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, July 29 • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Night Time Parenting on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Facilitator Jenn Cohen will discuss night-time routines. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion and TED Talk: My Stroke of Insight for adults Tuesday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m. Watch the fascinating TED talk featuring author Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain research scientist, describing how she studied her own stroke as it happened. A lively discussion of both the video and book will follow. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host International Tiger Day on Tuesday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Malayan tigers Mata and Berapi. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Have a Seussical Day!” for ages 4 to 7 on Tuesday, July 29 at 3 p.m. Celebrate the silliness of Dr. Seuss with stories, games, prizes, music and a wacky craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Chickens 101: Care & Grooming for ages 8 and up Tuesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. Join friends from 4-H for an introduction to the care and keeping of chickens with advice from champion chicken keepers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 30 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Your First Art Show for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, July 30 at 3 p.m. Use art supplies to express unique, creative ideas, then put together an exhibit to be seen by family and friends at a Young Artist Gallery Walk at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Science Club for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30 p.m. with Lava Lamps. Have fun making a lava lamp. Bring a 16-ounce to 64-ounce clear plastic soda or water bottle with the lid. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Members of the Women of Note Chorus will be Bowling for Barbershop and harmonizing on Wednesday, July 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the lanes of the AMF Bowling Alley in Boynton

Beach. The Women of Note Chorus rehearses each Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School. For more info., visit www. womenofnote.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rubber Band Creations for ages 7 to 17 on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Use colorful rubber bands to make some cool creations. Learn how to make a basic bracelet or show off amazing creations. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 31 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee with the CEO on Thursday, July 31 at 9 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington).

Learn more about the chamber’s future plans.

RSVP for this free event to Maritza Rivera at (561) 578-4817.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Melt and Pour Soapmaking for adults Thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of making soap at home with a microwave.

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ocean Science with Mark Fischer for ages 5 and up Thursday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Explore the extraordinary lives of ocean dwellers by using the scientific method to uncover the mysteries of live sea animals. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Engineering Excitement for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Design and build a structure using everyday household materials and discover the engineer in you. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will host the summer interns’ talk at the opening of their exhibition, “Play!” It will take place Thursday, July 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the jazz of the Natalie Jackson Trio

The Town-Crier and join the Trivia Night Challenge. For more info., call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

• The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades will host its annual Summer Intern Graduation Reception Dinner at E.R. Bradley’s Beach Club at Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course on Thursday, July 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (561) 233-9004 or e-mail info@artmarshall.org for info.

Friday, Aug. 1 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Origami in the Morning for ages 7 to 10 on Friday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the ancient art of paper folding and make some simple origami crafts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Cool Creative Kids Club for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Aug. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Jaws on Friday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 2 • Parents Educating Children will host its Palm Beach County Homeschool Expo on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University (900 S. Olive Ave. West Palm Beach) with workshops, vendors, and demonstrations. Visit www.parentseducatingchildren. com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 and up Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Multiple craft opportunities will be available. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

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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 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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

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

SCREENING

FOR RENT - LOXAHATCHEE

HOME SELLERS WANTED! DO YOU NEED TO SELL YOUR HOME ?

OFFICE SPACE EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees.

Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT — Palm Beach Gardens Four Turnkey Offices with secretarial/paralegal space available for rent, with shared kitchen and access to conference.Call 561-626-4700 for info.

FOR SALE

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 CRC1327426 561-248-8528

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

SYLVESTER PALMS — Sylvester Palm Clearance sale $275.00 each sizes from 4 - 6 ft. of clear trunk. Delivery & Installation available. maxcaro@bellsouth.net. Ingrid 561-714-9632

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

HOUSEKEEPING

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

MALE/FEMALE MINI DASCHUNDS — Long haired, AKC Registered, licensed breeder, shots & health certificate, call 954-668-8647

HOUSEKEEPING— References available errands run. Child care.

Please call Lisa 561-307-7916

HURRICANE SHUTTERS

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS

HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777

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

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

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES ROYAL PALM BEACH MOVING SALE THIS SAT. & SUN. JULY 26 & 27TH, 9 a.m. — Clothing household, books, hobbies & more! 111 Waterview Way

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 561-793-7606 TODAY

Local newspaper covering central Palm Beach County has a parttime position available for a news writer. Must have some writing experience and an interest in covering governmental meetings.

Fax resume and clips to (561) 793-6090 or e-mail palmswestnews@gmail.com.

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

Please fax resume to 561-791-0952 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com

Friendly, motivated person with good communication skills sought for hotel reservations position. Flexible schedule (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) and familiarity with Word/Excel needed. Experience preferred, but we will train. Job located in Royal Palm Beach, so commute is short for local residents. Send resume via e-mail to info@royalinnhotel.com or fax to 561-795-1502.

WELLINGTON TOWNCAR AND CAB — Wanted Drivers; full-time, part-time, retirees welcome. Call 561-333-0181

BUSINESS OPPORTUNIT Y

DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

— Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account.

Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

IF YOU DESIRE FINANCIAL FREEDOM — more free time, no glass ceilings, call 800-328-0870

HYGIENIST PART TIME — Mondays 10 am to 6 pm. For Royal Palm Beach General Dental Office. Send Resume to royalpalmbeachdentalcare@gmail.com

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL TOWN-CRIER CALL 561-793-7606

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New Location!

New Showroom!

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Do you have what is takes to become the next runway superstar?

Have you always dreamed of becoming a high-profile model? Are you often told “You should be a model?”

Well then, Wellington The Magazine would like to help you make your dreams come true. If you or someone you know has what it takes to be “Wellington’s Next Top Model,” visit our web site and enter today!

Wellington The Magazine is excited to continue “Wellington’s Next Top Model,” a monthly spotlight on some of Wellington’s most beautiful people, all of whom seriously have what it takes to be the next runway superstar. In June, we began teaming up with local fashion retailers, hair and makeup industry professionals, and others, who will work with our models to get them camera ready for a full-on model shoot courtesy of Abner Pedraza, a professional photographer with Wellington The Magazine. Each month, we will feature a different model and share a bit about their pursuit of becoming a professional model. When the series is concluded, we will ask our readers to help us decide who should be named “Wellington’s Next Top Model,” earning the top prize: a professional modeling portfolio, in print and digital versions, valued at more than $2,500, as well as being featured on Wellington The Magazine’s December cover as winner of the contest. Think you have what it takes or know someone who does? Visit us online at www.wellingtonsnexttopmodel.com and submit your information and photo.

We are looking for men and women ages 16* and up of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes.

Everything from the cute girl next door to the exotic, dark-haired beauty, to plus-sized models and striking men — everyone is welcome.

You may mail your submission and photo to Wellington The Magazine 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31 Wellington, FL 33414 Be sure to mark your envelope with “WELLINGTON’S NEXT TOP MODEL” on the outside.

or e-mail us at wellingtonsnexttopmodel@gmail.com www.wellingtonsnexttopmodel.com *18 years and younger must have written consent from parent or legal guardian. Wellington The Magazine reserves all photography rights and may use your story and image/photos in all promotional and editorial context.

All results are final and winner(s) names will be published on or about December 2014.

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