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Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Jesus Armas attended last week’s Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting to report on a high-profile stabbing incident that occurred at the school on May 25. Page 3

Water Safety The Focus Of ‘Make A SPLASH’ At The Aquatics Center

The Wellington Aquatics Complex hosted “Make a SPLASH” (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) on Saturday, June 4. Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and dermatology residents from Tru Derm Dermatology discussed the harmful effects of the sun.

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Newly Reorganized Wellington Parks & Rec Board Meets

Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on Monday with several new members. Dr. Samuel Falzone was tapped for another year as chair. Page 7

Vinceremos ‘Summer Kickoff Hoedown’

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves held a summer kickoff hoedown on Friday, June 3 with new volunteers, volunteers, riders, staff and friends at its new barn. Everyone had a great time as they enjoyed dinner and friendship. Page 17

OPINION Remember The Dangers Of Lightning, Especially In Florida

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that approximately 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, and during the past 30 years, the U.S. has averaged 49 lightning fatalities annually. This explains why NOAA designates Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the end of June each year to remind everyone about the danger. Page 4

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The newly revitalized Wellington Community Foundation held its first fundraiser Thursday, June 2 at the home of Dr. Edward and Maria Becker. Dozens of supporters enjoyed the private party and helped the foundation raise money for school supplies to give to Wellington students in need. Shown here, Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham shows off one of the school supply backpacks as hostess Maria Becker looks on. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

New Wellington Zoning Board Previews Pending Applications

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s newly reconfigured Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met Wednesday and chose Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca as its chair to replace Carol Coleman, the previous chair, who remains on the board.

Aside from Coleman and Mariaca, board members include Tomas “Tommy” Bueno, Kenneth Kopp, Stephen Levin, Jeffrey Robbert and Alan Shullman.

Coleman, still serving as chair, opened the floor for nominations, and Levin nominated Coleman to remain as chair, but the nomination was unsuccessful. Kopp then nominated Mariaca, who is returning for her seventh year on the board, which carried 7-0.

The only item on the agenda, an administrative appeal regarding the height of a residential project under construction, was postponed at the request of the applicant.

Although nothing was on the agenda, Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said several important items will come before the board in the next few months.

“There are about a half-dozen applications that will be coming before you,” Basehart said.

One is the applicant-initiated bed-and-breakfast ordinance that would amend the code to make establishing bed-and-breakfast locations easier. They are allowed in Wellington, but none exist currently.

Basehart explained that the previously seated PZA board recommended denying the changes with no alternative.

“It was based on a private application that was submitted by someone,” he said. “A motion was seconded, but it failed to carry.

There was no other motion, so by Robert’s Rules of Order, it moved forward with a recommendation for denial.”

Basehart said the Wellington Village Council would like a number of changes to what was proposed.

“We have reevaluated them and revised our recommendation, and revised the proposed amendments that are moving forward. We will be bringing them back to you at the July meeting,” he said. “It will be coming back to you for reconsideration with the changes that were suggested by the council.”

In the next two or three months, the board will be reviewing an application for a piece of property that was formerly the executive golf course at the Wanderers Club.

“There were two courses, the championship course and the executive course,” Basehart said.

“The executive course closed a number of years ago. Someone has purchased that property, and they are moving forward with an application that will actually be See PZA BOARD, page 4

New Owners, New Name For Binks Forest Golf Club

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Goodbye Binks Forest Golf Club, hello Wellington National Golf Club.

When the opportunity presented itself to purchase the Binks Forest Golf Club in western Wellington, business partners Chip Smith and Doug Marty knew they had the chance to begin a special journey.

They were so confident in the situation, that the original deal was made on a Saturday in February on a cocktail napkin, Marty recalled.

Of course, a formal contract came shortly thereafter. By March 15, they had closed on the property, which has had more than its fair share of ups and downs over the past 25 years.

Smith isn’t new to the industry of renovating golf courses. He has 25 years in the business and has breathed new life into courses many times over with his company Atlantic Golf Management.

One of the more famous golf clubs Smith’s company has renovated is the Tournament Players Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He purchased it in 2006, and within a few years, it became the area’s only Golf Digest 5-starrated course. “From the renovation standpoint, we really took it to a whole other level,” Smith said.

Marty, an avid golfer, has lived in Wellington and Fort Lauderdale for almost 15 years. His back-

ground is primarily in business and manufacturing. “This is fun. It’s fun doing it. It’s not a job. It’s like a game,” Marty said. “If we can have fun, do something and make the community happy, that makes us happy,” Marty said.

The two men, now co-owners of the newly branded Wellington National Golf Club, have been friends for 15 years.

They were drawn to the opportunity of rebuilding a quality course with intrinsic potential. It’s an 18-hole Johnny Miller-designed championship course in a sportsfocused community known as the equestrian capital of the world.

“The golf course itself has a really good design,” Smith said.

“We felt like Wellington was in need of a good facility. We saw an opportunity to buy the golf course at a good price and do some renovations to both the course and the clubhouse facilities.”

The men have enlisted the design expertise of landscape architect Mark Henegan. Renderings of the renovations are on display in the lobby of the club.

The golf course will be renovated from tee to green, with rebuilding of the tee boxes and sand traps.

There will be major renovations on the fairways and greens, and the practice facility will be almost tripled in size, Smith said.

The building facilities will also See GOLF COURSE, page 4

Chip Smith and Doug Marty are the new owners of the Binks Forest Golf Club, which has been rebranded the Wellington National Golf Club.

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La Mancha Residents Worried GUYANA JUBILEE SHOW About Sober Home In The Area

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Several residents of the La Mancha neighborhood turned out with their children to last week’s Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting to protest a sober home they said is moving into the neighborhood.

Charles Rudewick, a 32-year resident of Segovia Court, said a home in the neighborhood was recently purchased with plans to convert it into a sober home.

“We’re very upset about what has transpired here in the village,” Rudewick said at the June 2 council meeting. “We were told there’s not a thing we can do about it. The state mandates it. Is this what the village is coming to as far as sober

homes and people in here flipping homes?”

He pointed out that the facility will be only two blocks away from H.L. Johnson Elementary School.

Resident Jason Morris asked what the council can do about it, adding that he has contacted the cities of West Palm Beach and Delray Beach and found out ways that they are addressing the sober home issue, as well as beautifying their cities.

“It’s called a chronic nuisance ordinance,” he said. “What they’re doing is making it stricter for people and houses, as well as to help the safety and well-being in the surrounding areas. We’re not targeting the sober homes; we’re just beautifying the city.”

Morris said he had spoken with Royal Palm Beach Code Enforcement Director Rob Hill and given him a copy of the West Palm Beach ordinance.

“We can’t do anything about them coming in, but I would like to know that my time is not being wasted, where if I go and do the work, I would like to know that you guys are willing to listen to me and, hopefully, take what I say and help the village,” he said.

Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton noted that sober homes are a very tough issue that has been plaguing South Florida.

“There are no easy answers,” Ashton said. “I will go through what the law says, and then I will See SOBER HOME, page 7

The Guyana Consulate of Florida and Guyana Day USA hosted Guyana’s Jubilee Independence Show & Dinner Dance on Saturday, June 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

The evening celebrated Guyana’s 1966 independence with a celebration of heritage and culture. Shown here, singer Jay Lall performs. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

College Introduces Campus Provost Dr. Maria Vallejo

Dr. Maria Vallejo, provost of the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses of Palm Beach State College, speaks at TuesPHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER day’s reception.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach State College threw a reception at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday announcing Dr. Maria Vallejo as provost of the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses.

Vallejo, a 17-year resident of Wellington, served as provost of the Lake Worth campus for 17 years before taking over as provost of the Belle Glade campus and soon-to-open Loxahatchee Groves campus on Southern Blvd.

“I have the great pleasure of introducing the new provost who will be serving this campus, as well as Loxahatchee Groves,” said Suellen Mann, executive director of the Palm Beach State College Foundation. “I’ve worked side by side with her at the Lake Worth campus for just over 10

years, and I will tell you she is a person of integrity, she is a person of vision and she is a person who really understands the mission of education.”

Vallejo was proud to reintroduce herself to the community.

“Most of you have seen my bio in terms of my educational background, but where I come from as a person is something I do like to share,” Vallejo said. “I am an immigrant. My first language was not English. I came to this country like everyone else, for the dream to find hope and understanding and opportunity.”

Coming to New York City from Puerto Rico, she had quite an experience adjusting.

“I think that not only has that taught me resiliency, patience and stick-to-it-iveness, but it has also helped me to understand our

students,” she said. “They, like me, just want an opportunity. They want to find a place that accepts them, welcomes them, and tells them that they can do it — that they have what it takes to be successful.”

Vallejo said that when PBSC President Ava Parker offered her the job, she jumped at it.

“For me, it was a wonderful way of giving back to the institution that I love,” she said. “I’m coming into my 18th year at Palm Beach State, and it has been very, very good to me.”

Vallejo has assigned Dr. Roy Vargas, dean of academic affairs for the Belle Glade campus, as dean of the Loxahatchee Groves campus as well.

“That is very important because we want to be very strategic about See VALLEJO, page 16

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POINT OF VIEW WESTERN DEVELOPMENT Re-Print From The Palm Beach Post, June 1, 2016

Poor planning leading to catastrophic overdevelopment

We see the Agricultural Reserve being destroyed by unnecessary development. The local food market is growing, with the demand for locally grown food along with it. Preserving the Agricultural Reserve could provide a viable opportunity to increase locally grown foods and maintain Palm Beach County’s economy.

Yet Palm Beach County is moving to overdevelop this area. This is because county staffers do not promote good planning.

The Post editorial of May 22, “County’s smart planning is ignored to give developers OK,” perfectly outlined the problem. Failure to protect the local economy and the environment is a troubling problem. We are focused only on saying “yes” to developers. We have a staff that no longer supports good planning.

The editorial clearly pointed out that we cannot pay for the roads we currently need and that concurrency no longer pays for the expenses of new infrastructure demanded by new projects.

So why does the county continue to approve new projects?

It is because we no longer have a model for good planning in the county.

County planners are now simply told to present proposals to be approved.

It does not matter whether the county can afford the projects because there is never any real discussion of how we will pay for these infrastructure costs.

The public is no longer represented

in the County Commission audience.

Members of the public don’t attend meetings because the commission no longer listens to them. Commissioners meet with developers before public meetings and have their minds made up when they come to the meetings.

The public does not have the same access and has to wait for the meetings, where they are permitted only three minutes to speak — and sometimes that is reduced to two minutes.

Members of the public have to arrive at the beginning of the meetings and wait for hours to be able to address the commissioners.

The county is approving developments that are too far outside of our corridors.

They sit beyond the county’s existing road structure. There is no good way of connecting these developments to existing roads.

The other issue is drainage. In Houston, Texas, we have just seen catastrophic flooding. The ultimate cause was too much development and too much pavement, not permitting water any place to go.

Houston went through a great growth spurt where developments were approved without thought to where they would drain. New developments send water into older areas. We may experience the same problem if we continue with these endless developments that are farther and farther west.

DREW MARTIN, LAKE WORTH Palm Beach Post Editor’s note: Drew Martin is the conservation chairman of the Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club.

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NEWS

RPBHS Principal To Council: Knife Attack An Isolated Incident

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Jesus Armas attended last week’s Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting to report on a high-profile stabbing incident that occurred at the school on May 25.

“There’s only so much we can talk about because it’s still under investigation,” Armas said at the June 2 meeting.

Between class periods one and two, a student was attacked with a pocket knife in one of the bathrooms. The victim was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center, while another student was arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon on school property.

Armas deemed it “an isolated incident.”

“There was nobody else around as far as people who were involved,” he said. “It was unfortu-

nate that it occurred, obviously.”

Armas said that the school handles such situations first by ensuring that the campus is safe, and then communicates with parents through Twitter (@RPBHSOfficial) and a text messaging system called Remind.

“We have almost 2,000 people who follow it, and it includes students, parents, community members and anybody who wants to be on it,” he said. “This is the way I communicate with parents about lots of stuff, but during a crisis situation, I want to make sure that we communicate.”

Information is put out as soon as possible to reassure parents who are receiving reports that are sometimes inaccurate in a breaking news situation.

“Those initial reports are always all over the board, and you really just don’t know,” Armas said. “The first thing I want to do is assure the

parents of what’s going on.”

School staff works with law enforcement, including the school police and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, appropriate school district personnel, and e-mails staff to update them on whether a lockdown is in effect.

“Then we begin to sort through stuff, whatever it is, and sometimes it might take 10 minutes, and sometimes it might be two hours,” Armas said.

Ultimately, an all-clear is issued by law enforcement and the principal.

“It’s my call, but school law enforcement and I all confer,” Armas said. “At that point, I let the students know, and it’s usually pretty detailed. I give them enough information to know what happened.”

On the evening after the incident, Armas followed up with a final update to parents.

“The big part for us is certainly we aren’t done,” he said. “We debrief and follow up, and in this case, make sure it was an isolated incident. We are always looking to make sure that we have done our due diligence.”

Armas said safety on campus begins with supervision and procedures to make sure that the right people are in the right places in a crisis, and that the crisis response team knows what it’s doing.

“In this situation, our response team was excellent,” Armas said.

“Everybody handled the situation expertly.”

Staff and students are also taught awareness.

“We are constantly talking to students, and the main thing we are talking to our students about is letting adults know what’s going on on campus,” he said. “We have training for our teachers, and we even have parent training.”

Staff members also monitor social media, including Twitter and Snapchat, for signs of trouble.

“Often we find out about kids who are struggling in one way or another and how we can help them out,” he said. “Our people are really good about knowing what’s going on and having an ear to the ground.”

Armas said the ultimate tool is having good relationships with students.

“That’s what was so disappointing here, that we really hadn’t heard anything from the kids that anything was going on,” he said.

Armas added that the overall feeling among students was that they felt safe on campus and that stories about life on campus are often exaggerated.

“People seem to have no problem with making comments about us who really don’t know us,” he said. “They don’t know our kids;

they don’t know our staff. If I get a parent who calls and they have a concern, we find out what’s going on and we try to address all of the concerns.”

Armas said the most disheartening thing about incorrect information regarding the school is when it reflects on the students negatively, and pointed out many positive things that the students do.

“We have great kids on campus, and we have a great student body,” he said. “They continue to represent us well.”

Councilman David Swift asked whether the incident had improved security measures in any way, and Armas said no faults in security had been revealed.

“We don’t have people inside bathrooms during class change,” he said. “We follow up and look at what we’re doing. There was no error in the supervision. People ARMAS, page 7

Local Educator Emily Sagovac Named Green Teacher Of The Year

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Emily Sagovac of Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington is proud of her green thumb.

Sagovac, a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher, was recently named the Green Teacher of the Year and won a $500 award from the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Green Schools program.

Sagovac was up against several other teachers for the honor.

“The award is to recognize a teacher who really embodies what it means to be green, both in the classroom, in the school itself, and in their day-to-day life,” Green Schools Program Coordinator Andrea Lazzari said.

“We’re looking for a teacher who really walks the walk and talks the talk.”

The selection committee chose Sagovac, who has made numerous contributions toward making, and keeping, Elbridge Gale’s highest possible ranking as a Green School of Excellence.

Sagovac was chosen because of her ability to incorporate hands-on activities, bringing the children outside to learn, as well as her grant and leadership abilities.

“Some of those things include writing grants — I’ve received $20,000 worth of grants — to

help the garden and to help our green program here for alternative, renewable energy materials,” Sagovac said, also citing “my contributions to the garden, keeping the kids involved, and getting the kids involved in aquaponics, different garden activities and lots of field trips.”

Popular trips she has taken include visits to the Okeeheelee Nature Center, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Grassy Waters Preserve and the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

Sagovac works to base all the fourth-grade field trips on an environmental focus, derived from the social studies fourth-grade curriculum of studying Florida.

“I get them out to see the beauty that they’re working to protect,” she said.

Science and the environment have always been important to Sagovac, who has been teaching science for the last 20 years and has been focusing on the Green Schools program for the past few years.

“It’s something I’ve always felt passionate about, protecting the planet and teaching the kids conservation and sustainability,” she said.

To win recognition as Green Teacher of the Year was an honor and a surprise for Sagovac, who

has been nominated for other awards.

“This one I really thought would be the most meaningful,” she said. “I believe in all of the things I teach, about being green and eco-friendly. I’m known as the ‘Green Teacher.’ I like to make a difference.”

Sagovac has secured grants from the American Heart Association, Whole Foods Market and Lowe’s Home Improvement, which recently gave the school money for a reading garden.

“We’re so excited that Emily has won this award,” Lazzari said.

“She is a wonderful green leader for her school, and she absolutely deserves it.”

Principal Gail Pasterczyk is excited that one of her teachers received the honor of being the Green Teacher of the Year.

“It encompasses all grade levels and every school in Palm Beach County. It is truly amazing to have a teacher who has won that award,” Pasterczyk said. “She’s extremely deserving of the award.

It was nice to see her get the recognition I felt she had earned.”

Elbridge Gale is the first school in Palm Beach County to have water filling stations that they were able to pay for through money raised during a green fundraiser.

Students are able to get filtered

Elbridge Gale Elementary School’s Emily Sagovac was recently named Green Teacher of the Year. water for their reusable cups at the water fountains, and can refill their standard water bottles. The idea, Pasterczyk said, was Sagovac’s.

“That’s just one of the things

Emily has done for our school,” Pasterczyk said. “She has gotten unbelievably large grants and is a vital member of our garden committee… She takes care of our

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OUR OPINION

Remember The Dangers Of Lightning... Especially In Florida

If you’re putting together a stormy weather playlist, you might come across such classics like AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” Yet as you listen to your tunes, remember that there is a big difference between “Thunderstruck” and lightning struck. In particular, thunder cannot strike anyone; lightning strikes happen all too often with devastating consequences.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which runs the National Weather Service, notes that approximately 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, and during the past 30 years, the U.S. has averaged 49 lightning fatalities annually.

This explains why NOAA designates Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the end of June each year as an opportunity to remind everyone about the perils of these dangerous electrical discharges. And Florida residents should be extra wary when it comes to lightning fatalities. According to NOAA, from 2005 to 2014, the Sunshine State ranked first in the nation in terms of deaths by lightning, with 47 such reported fatalities — more than twice as many as second-ranked Texas, which had 20.

Men account for about 80 percent of lightning deaths in the United States and almost all occur outside. In fact, most victims are engaged in leisure activities, and nearly half of the water-related fatalities are from those fishing. Surprisingly, in the sports-related category, soccer takes the No. 1 spot, not golf.

Most lightning victims are not struck during the worst of a thunderstorm, but rather before or after the storm reaches its greatest intensity. This is, in part, because most people don’t stay outside during the most intense moments of a thunderstorm. However, many people are unaware that lightning can strike as far as 25 miles away from its parent thunderstorm, much farther out from the area of rainfall within the storm.

The safest location during a thunderstorm is inside a large enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring. These include shopping centers, schools, office buildings and private residences. If lightning strikes the building, the plumbing and wiring will conduct the electricity and eventually direct it into the ground. If no substantial buildings are available, then an enclosed metal vehicle, such as an automobile, van or school bus, can serve as a suitable alternative.

However, buildings with exposed sides are not safe, even if they are “grounded.”

These include beach shacks, metal sheds, picnic shelters/pavilions, carports and baseball dugouts. Porches are dangerous as well. Additionally, convertible vehicles offer little safety from lightning, even if the top is up. Other vehicles deemed unsafe during thunderstorms are those with open cabs, such as golf carts, tractors and construction equipment.

The best advice comes from the National Weather Service: when thunder roars, go indoors. For more information, visit the NOAA lightning safety page at www. lightningsafety.noaa.gov.

OPINION

Looking Toward Retirement? Make Plans To Pay Down That Debt!

Statistically, our nation’s senior median debt has soared more than $40,000 in just the past three years. Here are some ways to bring it down — especially if retirement is in your personal mirror.

Refinance your credit card obligations from high interest to

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If at all possible, double your payments when planning for your golden years. Shoot at high rate credit cards first. You’ll be amazed at the strong results.

Third, check out “needs” from “wants.” If there are holes in your budget — like that free offer you

neglected to discontinue — contact a free service like Truebill. com, which seeks out and cancels unwanted subscriptions.

Sell stuff. Often retirees have all kinds of stuff they don’t need or can’t even use anymore. Raise cash by selling stuff on Craigslist

or eBay, or hold a garage sale at home. Also you might take your unneeded stuff to a local consignment shop.

You might even sell a little-used car and immediately save on gas, insurance and maintenance. Can’t go wrong there!

NEWS

Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Appoints New Board Member

On May 26, the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District board voted to appoint Stephen Jara to fill Seat 3, which had been previously vacant.

Jara is a Palm Beach County native, born and raised in Boynton

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Several Projects Pending

continued from page 1 going to the Equestrian Preserve Committee, because part of the proposal is to annex the property into the Equestrian Preserve Area.”

Another application going through the process is a 65-acre parcel west of State Road 7 just

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continued from page 1 be renovated. The ballroom will have a makeover. The pool deck, and the building by the 18th hole, will become a bistro with an openair kitchen. There will be a wine bar added to the clubhouse, and landscaping to enhance the area.

Though golf is a large part of the club, it is not just about golf.

It is going to be a true private club with all of the amenities. There will be restaurants, a performance training center for sport-minded athletes, social events and more, Marty said.

By Aug. 1, the new owners intend to have the golf course open,

Beach. His father owned a tree nursery, landscaping and sprinkler business, while his mother was a Realtor. Following in the footsteps of his parents, Jara founded and managed Pristine Properties, a full-service real estate company

specializing in recreational and agricultural real estate. He currently works with Golden Bear Realty and owns a cattle ranch and tree farm. Jara serves on several boards and committees, some of which include: the South Palm

Beach Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association, the Snook & Gamefish Foundation and the Okeechobee County Board of Realtors.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Jara to the board. His hands-

on experience in cattle, equine and nursery operations, and knowledge of BMPs [best management practices] will provide great benefits to the district and serve the community well,” said Dave Self, secretary/ treasurer of the Palm Beach Soil &

Water Conservation District.

The district is a nonprofit organization with a mission to assist growers with BMPs and educate the community about soil and water conservation. For more info., visit www.pbswcd.org.

north of Wellington Regional Medical Center.

“There was a project approved on that property a number of years ago,” Basehart said. “All the approvals have expired, and the property owner now has some new people interested in it, and they want to move forward. They have applications in that are being reviewed at the staff level now.”

Basehart said part of the application is to bring an additional 10 acres into the project.

“The property has been annexed, but it’s a multifaceted

application,” he said. “It involves proposed amendments to the code, conditional uses, master plan approvals and a number of things, so it’s probably going to come to you in pieces, not all as a package.”

Another application that will come before the board in short order is a small addition to the 150-acre McArthur property on the west side and south end of Flying Cow Road.

“There was a 2.85-acre piece of property that the McArthurs picked up after they had annexed their property,” Basehart said,

noting that the McArthur land was annexed into Wellington in 2005.

The application will be to spread the existing use to the additional piece of property and add some dwelling units, but Basehart said that none of them are currently approved.

“The property is in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District, so it’s going to the Equestrian Preserve Committee first,” he said.

In other business, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen went over some basic information for new board members.

“We have scheduled training for new board and committee members later this month, and you will get more detail as well as a handbook that we have prepared,” she said.

As a brief introduction, she explained that the board is bound by the Sunshine Law and public record laws.

“Meetings have to be open to the public,” Cohen said. “There has to be reasonable notice of the meetings, and minutes of the meeting have to be promptly recorded. Those functions are

taken care of by staff, but what you do need to know is that all of your actions and all of your communications have to occur in the sunshine. That means that two or more of you cannot communicate about a matter that is likely to come before your board in a private setting, through e-mail, through text, through telephone calls.”

She pointed out that communications or concerns could be conveyed through staff to get them distributed to all members of the board.

with the club ready Nov. 1 for a full opening.

In late May, Smith said, they began taking memberships. As of Wednesday, they had almost 100 memberships.

The trust conveyed by the new members is because they like the vision, Marty explained.

“They come, they look, they see the architectural renderings. They see the timeline, and they have confidence in what Chip and I can get done, and that we’ll be on time and on schedule,” he said. “Build it nice, build it right and they will come.”

It wouldn’t be possible without a strong team. They’ve added Brett Carman as the new head golf pro, Julie Pickens as the director of management, Aaron and Julie Menitoff for catering, and retained several Binks Forest staff members, including Executive

Chef Mark Adams. Atlantic Golf Management’s Andy Apple, one of the top agronomists in the country, is also working on the project.

“We have a great, great team of people who are all working together and know that we’re on a fast track to get this done,” Marty said. “We have some more great hires in store shortly, too.”

Smith promised club facilities that are second-to-none in Wellington with championship-style golf along with a social, fun atmosphere will be great for recreation.

There will also be a family atmosphere, with junior golf programs and a focus on ladies’ golf.

The equestrian community is welcome, Smith emphasized, “whether it’s through the social events we have, to some fun we might have that we haven’t announced yet, down the road, with the horse community.”

Through the new logo and the new name, Smith and Marty are giving a nod of respect toward the equestrian community.

Even before closing in March, the new owners met with Wellington village management and staff to create a good relationship.

The club will be active in charities, community events and the American Junior Golf Association’s South Florida chapter.

They’re also working on bringing international golf to the area.

“It’s not the first time we’ve done this,” Smith said. “We know what it takes to make a really good facility. We’ve worked hard on establishing those relationships with the various contacts.”

For membership information, or more information, call Pickens at (561) 718-9656 or visit www. wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com.

Full-color renderings of the renovation plans are on display at the club, including this image of the new bistro area at the Wellington National Golf Club.

Renovation plans underway include a re-imagining of the banquet hall (left) and club entrance (right).

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WATER SAFETY THE FOCUS OF ‘MAKE A SPLASH’ AT THE AQUATICS CENTER

The Wellington Aquatics Complex hosted “Make a SPLASH” (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) on Saturday, June 4.

Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and dermatology residents from Tru Derm Dermatology discussed the harmful effects of the hot sun. Keeping well hydrated and using sunscreen are a must. First responders from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue were on-hand to discuss water safety. Wellington lifeguards joined PBCFR personnel to demonstrate a near-drowning scenario.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Palms West Hospital pediatric residents Dr. Andrea Lanao, Dr. Amy Maggard, Dr. Erin Harpenau, Dr. Maya Rasheed, Dr. Bryan Moore, Dr. Pallavi Shankaraiah, Dr. Dave Geisinger and Dr. Kassie Kostecai.

Kelli and Logan Fisch enjoy some donuts.

Bryce Philbrick jumps off the diving board.

PBCFR Station 25’s Chris Recht, Capt. Kelly Hoffman, Erick Reyes, Lt. George Campa and Alexander Zambito.

Lifeguards check the vital signs and perform CPR on a “victim.”

Lifeguards Alexander Refowich and Alec Blouin, Supervisor Kyle Ostroff and Programs Coordinator Coy Davies.

PBCFR personnel perform CPR and check vitals on the “victim.”

EVENT AT RPB CULTURAL CENTER CELEBRATES GUYANA’S INDEPENDENCE

The Guyana Consulate of Florida and Guyana Day USA hosted Guyana’s Jubilee Independence Show & Dinner Dance on Saturday, June 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The evening celebrated Guyana’s 1966 independence with a celebration of heritage and culture. Singers and reggae music kept the guests dancing.

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RPB Mayor Fred and Donielle Pinto, Pamela Fraser, Dennis Wright, Esther Bissoon, Samuel Roberts and event organizer Harry Bissoon.

Shelly “Sweet Shells” Rahim sang the American national anthem.

Akoyaw Rudder with “Drums of Guyana.”

Dynamic Rhythms’ Tassa Mukesh Adheen, Atesh Indarjit, Richie Ramdath and Chris Ramdath.

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Wellington To Host Family Game Nights

Wellington’s Community Services Department will offer a series of “Family Game Nights” at local parks this summer. These game nights are designed to offer families the opportunity to engage in fun, family-friendly board games.

Family Game Nights will be held as follows: Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Goldenrod Park; Tuesday, July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Services Office; Tuesday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Primrose Park; and a Block Party/Family Game Night on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park.

For more info., call (561) 7914764.

Philippine Summer Festival Set For June 11

The Philippine American Society will hold its 17th annual Philippine Summer Festival and

Philippine Independence Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 at the gate; children ages 6 and under are free. There will be cultural shows, vendors, authentic foods and more. For more info., call Cristina Regino at (561) 7239323.

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store Is Now Open

A new thrift store supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has opened in Greenacres at 3757 S. Military Trail, located one block north of Lake Worth Road. The store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The store has gently used clothing for all members of the family, as well as furniture, kitchen items, baby clothes, artwork, jewelry, shoes, antiques, strollers, wheelchairs and more. All proceeds support people in need through St. Vincent de Paul, a nonprofit organization.

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Red Cross Lifeguard Class In Wellington

The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class this month. This class teaches entry-level participants the expertise needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, and to provide care until emergency personnel arrive. Wellington’s lifeguard certification class will take place June 11-13 and June 17-18.

Participants must be able to attend all five class dates in order to complete the certification. To register, participants must be at least 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, and pick up a brick from a water depth of 10 feet. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, certification and all new American Red Cross course materials.

To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex at

12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. or call (561) 791-4770. Space is limited, so register today. For more information about summer swim lessons and programs, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.

Sunshine State Games At Convention Center In WPB

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with the Florida Sports Foundation to host the Sunshine State Games at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on June 18 -19. Now entering its 37th year, the Sunshine State Games is an amateur sports tradition. The mission of the games is to provide quality competition for Florida’s amateur athletes of all ages.

The Sunshine State Games is an Olympic-style competition featuring a variety of sports. The Palm Beach County Convention Center will be transformed into a sports palace by hosting the collection of indoor sports, including wrestling, taekwondo, judo, kara-

te, weightlifting, powerlifting and fencing. More than 1,500 athletes from across Florida will compete in a variety of skill levels and age groups, youth to adult. Each sport features both male and female competitors.

For more information, visit www.palmbeachsports.com.

Voters Will Receive New Info Cards

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office will be mailing out new voter information cards this month to all registered voters in Palm Beach County due to redistricting.

During the redistricting process, congressional districts, state senate districts, precincts and polling locations may have changed. Voters should be sure to check their new voter information cards in case of any changes.

The new cards will no longer list the abbreviation, but the complete spelling of party affiliations. Voters not affiliated with a party will have new cards that state “No Party Affiliation.” Florida is a closed

primary state, which means only voters who are registered members of a political party can vote for that party’s candidates in a primary election. The book closing deadline for new registration and political party changes for the 2016 Primary Election is Monday, Aug. 1.

For more information, or to locate your polling location, visit www.pbcelections.org.

Concert In The Park/Food Truck Invasion June 24

The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its next free outdoor Concert in the Park Series and Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Friday, June 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring the Making Faces Band.

The Concert in the Park series is pet-friendly with leash. Bring your own seating. All concerts are rain or shine. If there is inclement weather, bring a rain poncho or umbrella. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

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Newly Reorganized Wellington Parks & Recreation Board Meets

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on Monday with several new members.

Dr. Samuel Falzone was tapped for another year as chair.

Falzone, an obstetrician-gynecologist, has been on the board for eight years and is involved with soccer and other sports. He is joined on the newly reconfigured board by attorney Brian Buckstein with the law firm of Gonzalez, Shenkman & Buckstein; Richard Christmas, a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue retiree; retired attorney William Flack, president of the Olympia Homeowners Association; longtime board member Anthony Forgione; real estate agent MaryJo Shockley of Keller Williams Realty; and attorney Jason Weiss.

Forgione nominated Falzone to return as chair, which was approved unanimously.

“He does a great job,” Forgione said.

“I would be happy to do it again,” Falzone said. “I think, especially with what I’m hearing

from the Wellington Village Council this year, we’re going to be used much more, as in the past when the committee was first started. I’m looking forward to having more activity on our agendas.”

Flack said he would prefer one of the experienced members of the board as vice chair, and Falzone nominated Forgione for the job.

“I think Anthony would be a perfect second chair. He has been around and filled in along the way as vice chair and chair in the past,” Falzone said.

Forgione’s nomination carried unanimously.

Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney gave an update on recent activities and welcomed new members.

“There are some faces I’m familiar with and some that I’m not, so I want to welcome you,” he said. “Over the years, there have been times when there have been numerous issues that have come before this board, especially when we started with the village and we began building Village Park and everything that we had in our department. As time goes

by, we build our facilities and we build our programs, our population starts to stabilize, and some of those decisions don’t come before you because they have been taken care of.”

DeLaney said that Wellington maintains a high recreation and athletics level of service. “The expectations of what we deliver in our programming are extremely high, and the vast majority of time, we meet those expectations,” he said.

DeLaney said that in March, the board served as the selection committee for a request for proposals that was put out for the tennis program at the recently completed Wellington Tennis Center.

“This board did an outstanding job in reviewing that,” he said.

“After it was all done and over with, after some further financial review and some other questions, a decision was made that rather than continue with an independent contractor with our tennis facility, it made more sense for the village to bring the entire tennis program inside our department. We’re in that process now of determining who will be the managing person

in the tennis facility and exactly how we move forward.”

DeLaney said he will give periodic updates on recreation programs, including Village Park, the Wellington Amphitheater, the Wellington Aquatics Complex, the Wellington Dog Park and the soon-to-open Wellington Community Center.

He said the board has talked in the past about the fee structure for the community center.

“We had a good discussion on that,” DeLaney said. “We brought it before the council, and they made a couple of minor changes in our fee structure and some of the room rentals, but for the most part, were in agreement with what we are doing.”

DeLaney said that the board will get its direction from the council.

“If they have items they would like you to take up, you will get direction from your council people who appointed you,” he said. “If there is something else that comes up from a departmental standpoint that is important to what we are doing, we will bring those issues in front of you also.”

He said that in the past, board members have also brought up items that they would like to discuss.

“In the event that you do, in fact, have something that you want to bring up and have the board take a look at and have some discussion on, the way that we have done that in the past is, at the next meeting, that would become part of the agenda,” DeLaney said. “We would address it at that point in time, which would give everybody an opportunity to do their own research.”

DeLaney passed out fliers for upcoming programs at the amphitheater, explaining that the programming includes local talent and the popular tribute bands, which he said have become a niche for the amphitheater.

“They are very popular, and typically those types of concerts will have anywhere from 600 to 1,000 people come,” he said. “That is a very, very popular event that we put on,” he said.

A popular addition has been the Food Truck Invasion.

“It continues to roll on,” he said.

“Its popularity has been immense.

We do food trucks on Thursday evenings, and we do local talent with the food trucks, and it has been another extremely popular event.”

Other events at the amphitheater include free movies and high school band concerts. A complete listing of events is on the village’s web site at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Coming up is the annual Fourth of July celebration.

“It’s one of our major events that we put on in the village,” DeLaney said, adding that upward of 10,000 people attend.

In addition to a large fireworks display, the event includes bounce houses, vendors, slides, face painters and games.

“I would recommend that if you’re coming, please come early,” he said. “Parking is always an issue. We do run a bus service from the mall parking lot, but parking is always at a premium.”

Another major event will be the grand opening of the new community center, anticipated for early August, although a specific date has not been set.

Pawsitive Direction Program Graduates Second Class Of Dogs

By Hailey George Town-Crier Staff Report The Pawsitive Direction program pairs prisoners with rescue dogs for them to train. Denise Rock and a rescue organization known as the Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Community (LARC) developed the program to serve both at-risk prisoners and at-risk dogs.

Nicole Arndt and Melody Owens run LARC, a foster-based rescue facility, meaning that it can take in only as many dogs as there are foster homes.

For nearly two years, no institution was interested in the program.

So, when Rock approached Arndt and Owens about the Pawsitive Direction program, a great collaboration occurred.

“The Pawsitive Direction program is part of the rescue organization that I run with my best friend and rescue partner Nicole Arndt,” Owens said. “I am a professional dog trainer. We were asked to help out with the Okeechobee Correctional Institution. They were looking to start a dog-training program.”

The Okeechobee Correctional Institution introduced the Pawsitive Direction program on Jan. 6.

Its goal is to help both the rescue dogs and the inmates. The dogs, mainly pit bulls, are given handlers. Owens, a dog trainer of 10 years and owner of Star Dog Obedience, then joins in and teaches the inmates how to train the dogs.

“Dogs are pulled from various shelters, mainly Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control,” Owens said. “We place them with

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continued from page 1 go into what we can and can’t do.

There have been some recent developments with people working at the federal level, which is a little ray of hope for us that something is going to be done to fix this problem.”

Currently, under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, addicts who are in recovery are considered disabled.

“You cannot say that addicts in recovery cannot live together,”

inmates at the correctional institution at their work camp. Each dog has a few handlers. They are there anywhere from eight to 12 weeks.

They get full obedience training.”

Not only do these rescue dogs graduate with full obedience training, but they also graduate AKC Canine Good Citizens (CGC) ready and/or bachelor’s in Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) ready. The training these dogs receive is a very important factor for adoption.

“The dogs become more adoptable. The more you add to their resumes, especially because we primarily deal with pit bulls — we do have different breeds going into the next session, but we primarily rescue pit bulls — so the more positive aspects you can add to their resumes, so to speak, the better,” Arndt said.

But the dogs are not the only ones who benefit from the program.

“It also gives the men a chance to love something, to take care of something, to feel appreciated and to feel loved in return,” Arndt said.

The Pawsitive Direction Program allows the prisoners to learn skills that will hopefully build their resumes and give them opportunities for real-world employment when they are released.

“I have learned that the program is not only for the dogs, but for the people,” Owens said. “A lot of the guys have come to us and said how much they appreciate the program, and us giving them the opportunity to do it.”

Some even come from a back-

Pawsitive Direction canine graduates with their trainers during the recent graduation ceremony. ground of dog fighting and not people would consider them, rock- third will have seven dogs. shots, and spayed or neutered. As really caring for dogs. “So being core hard — and I have watched Not only is the number of dogs for the men, they graduate with able to have them in the program, these men be complete mush balls growing, but also the program will skills that will help them get emthey now see dogs in a complete- with these dogs. They take such be expanding to another facility. ployment once released. ly different light, which is really good care of them, and they’re “We’ve been in contact with a “It makes me really happy to be cool,” Owens said. “A couple of protective,” she said. “It’s amazing facility in Clewiston that is inter- a part of it,” Arndt said. “It is really the guys have said that once they to see how they open up with each ested. It takes about six to eight inspirational.” are released, they wanted to go out other, with us, and with these dogs months to get everything cleared All the dogs that graduated from and be dog trainers themselves.” when given the opportunity to and get everything ready,” Owens the Pawsitive Direction program Arndt has had similar experienc- work with them.” said. “By the end of the year, we are available for adoption. For es noticing a transformation in the The success of the program can will be in the Clewiston facility more information, or to adopt a men who participate. speak for itself. The second class as well.” graduate of the program, e-mail “I’ve watched men who consid- graduated Friday, June 3, and the As the Pawsitive Direction pro- loxanimalrescuecomm@gmail. er themselves to be hard — you third began Monday, June 6. Each gram looks forward to its growth, com or call (561) 723-8197. know, a lot of these men have been round, another dog is added. The it also celebrates the graduation of in prison for a very long time, so first round graduated five dogs, another class. All the dogs graduthey tend to be on the outside, and the second graduated six. The ate micro-chipped, up-to-date on

Ashton said. “If you say that and try to prevent that, it is equal to housing discrimination. That is federal law.”

She recounted how cities such as Boca Raton and Delray Beach tried unsuccessfully to stop sober homes.

“Cities that tried to do that lost very badly,” Ashton said. “It’s federal law that defines them as disabled. It’s federal law that says it’s discrimination if you prevent them from living together. What that means for Royal Palm Beach is that we cannot say, as the village, that addicts in recovery have no right to live together.”

However, there are options through the code enforcement process.

“As for code enforcement, those homes have to be good neighbors,” Ashton said. “They have to be just like every other home in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. If that means they are not complying with our parking regulations, not complying with keeping their house neat and orderly, we can regulate those types of things.”

Law enforcement also provides protection.

“If there’s criminal activity going on at those properties, we can step in with the PBSO’s help,” she said. “It is going to be an issue for the neighbors to remain vigilant and keep us informed about what is occurring on the properties. They can contact code enforcement, they can contact the sheriff, they

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can contact the village manager’s office if they are seeing things, and that will help us help them.”

She said a glimmer of hope has been that Rep. Lois Frankel has taken sober homes on as a personal issue.

“This is such a big deal in her district and in South Florida, and Palm Beach County in particular,” Ashton said, explaining that Frankel has met with Department of Housing & Urban Development and Department of Justice representatives. “Those are the two agencies that regulate housing discrimination. She has said, basically, ‘This has tied our hands at the local level. We are not able to fix this huge problem… that is changing the character of our

single-family neighborhoods.’”

Ashton said Frankel has been able to get representatives of both those agencies to publish what local governments are allowed to do, such as not allowing clustering of sober homes, or not allowing them within a certain distance of a school. “We need HUD and DOJ to say, ‘Yes, you can do that,’ because as of right now, the court cases that are out there are saying we cannot do that,” Ashton said.

Those rules might be released in late summer or early fall.

“Once those regulations come out, we will be taking a look at them very closely, and if there is an opportunity to step in and do something, we will bring that back for you to consider,” Ashton said.

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Mayor Fred Pinto said it appeared that the media had played up the incident.

“You are doing an excellent job at that school,” Pinto said.

District 6 School Board Member Marcia Andrews said that the district works to maintain a good relationship with communities.

“We know that isolated incidents can happen,” Andrews said.

“As you saw, our security protocols as presented tonight by our principal, we’re on it. I’m in the loop at all times with the principal at Royal Palm Beach High School, as well as our superintendent.”

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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOSTS FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT

The newly revitalized Wellington Community Foundation held its first fundraiser Thursday, June 2 at the home of Dr. Edward and Maria Becker. Dozens of supporters enjoyed the private party and helped the foundation raise money for school supplies to give to Wellington students in need. Wellington children will get backpacks with the school supplies at the village’s annual block party on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Tiger Shark Cove Park. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Community Foundation board members Jim Sackett, Tom Wenham, Robbin Lee, Karen Cavanagh, Maria Becker, Maggie Zeller, Mickey Smith and Barry Manning.

Sandy and Brenda McAdam with Regis and Tom Wenham.

Bobby Ewing with host Dr. Edward Becker.

Scott and Mary Lou Bedford.

Dr. Edward and Maria Becker with Robert and Robbin Lee, Lori and Dr. Arthur Hansen, and Seema and Dr. Kishore Dass.

Dr. Jeffrey and Charlene Bishop with Gigi and Henrik Nordstrom.

Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham with Wellington Community Services Director James Poag and Councilman Michael Napoleone.

Larry and Suzanne Falk with Paula and Jim Sackett.

Tracee and Nick Sama with Pam and Anthony Tahan.

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This foundation was created in 2015. However, the Jacobs family has been active in the Wellington community since 1972. They formed and funded the Wellington Equestrian Alliance in 1997 and the Wellington Preservation Coalition in 2012.

The foundation is focused on making donations that will have a material positive impact on the Wellington community. The foundation does not set a minimum or maximum on grant requirements, but we are looking to make donations that make a significant difference in the community. We prefer to support programs, rather than ongoing operating expenses. We prefer underwriting programs rather than purchasing tables at, or tickets to, events. Family members often attend events, so please let us know about them.

First and foremost, please provide a summary of your organization, your event and/or the program you are seeking a grant for. Let us know how this grant will benefit the Wellington community, and how it fits within our mission. If you are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, please make sure to check that box. If you are looking to fund a program for multiple years, please let us know that, and include the amount of funding needed for the entire program.

The board meets regularly to discuss each application and will allocate resources to programs that both make a significant impact in the community, and are consistent with our mission.

We strongly believe in programs that focus on education, athletics, at-risk youth, and preservation in Wellington. Therefore, strong preference will be given to these areas. However, we will review all applications. So if you or your organization have a request that falls outside of these areas, and you believe it helps us achieve our mission, then we encourage you to still apply.

How to submit your application: Via Email Via Mail or In Person

Online

Grants@jffwellington.org Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington 12794 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 19F Wellington, FL 33414 http://www.jffwellington.org

If you have any questions, please visit www.jffwellington.org, email us at grants@jffwellington.org, or call us at 561-333-9843.

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NEWS

WOMEN’S GROUP PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS AND INSTALLS 2016-17 BOARD

Women of the Western Communities met for its final meeting before a summer hiatus on Thursday, June 2 at the Wanderers Club.

The meeting featured scholarship presentations, essay readings and the installation of the 2016-17 board of directors. Hope Barron of Barron & Kogan CPAs was the guest speaker. Donations were made to the YWCS Harmony House. For more information, contact Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair@wwc-fl.com.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Committee members Carol Anderson and Deborah Nuessly with scholarship recipients Ashley Wilson, Gabrielle Gordon, Graciana Lazaro Brito, Wendyvette Edwards and Precious Bassey.

New directors Linda Chicano, Keri Chicano, Donna Kuebler, Phyllis Gauger, Mair Armand, Teri Wescott and Cheryl Dunn Bychek.

Outgoing treasurer Faye Ford gets a hug from incoming treasurer Teri Wescott.

Co-presidents Donna Kuebler and Lynda Chicano with YWCA CEO Suzanne Turner.

Galina Kogan, Hope Barron and Donna Kuebler of Barron & Kogan CPAs.

YWCA CEO Suzanne Turner, Donna Kuebler, Mair Armand and Lynda Chicano with donated items for Harmony House.

PERFECT 10 ARCHERY HOSTS OLYMPIC DAY TO SHOWCASE UNIQUE SPORT

Perfect 10 Archery hosted Olympic Day on Saturday, June 4. The event showcased archery and supported Perfect 10’s aspiring Olympians. The day was also held as a way for the public to try the sport for free. Perfect 10 Archery teamed up with the Olympic committee and USA Archery on the event. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue was a part of Olympic Day and joined with Perfect 10 Archery to show its support for the First Responder Games. For more information, visit www.perfect10archery.com.

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(Front row) Jenny Andrews, Malachi Andrews and Stephen Arco; (back row) Elijah Andrews, Mike Arco Jr. and Neil Andrews Jr.

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BUSINESS ALLIANCE HOSTS MAY SOCIAL

On Thursday, May 19, the Western Business Alliance held its monthly social at the Argentine restaurant Asador Patagonia.

More than 40 local business members attended the event, which was sponsored by Michael Rose with Organo Gold. All enjoyed delicious food and networking. Several attendees won raffle prizes, including: gift cards to Barry’s Jewelry Spa, CJR Fine Arts & Frame, Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, Vacation of a Lifetime, Wild West Diner and a pair of tickets to Lion Country Safari. The group’s next social is on Thursday, June 16 at Men’s Wearhouse in Wellington.

For more information, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

Jess Santamaria, Ron Tomchin and John Carroll.

PALMS WEST PEOPLE

Healthcare Foundation Honors Area Nurses The Palm Healthcare Foundation hosted its third annual Heart of Gold Nursing Reception on Thursday, May 12 to honor the extraordinary work of local nurses and recognize the county’s Nurses of the Year.

The winners included three Wellington nurses: Gayle Barbakoff is interim open heart coordinator at JFK Medical Center, Kepler Altidor is a team nurse for Vitas Healthcare and Eileen Pantoliano is a senior family nurse consultant at Alzheimer’s Community Care.

The event concluded the foundation’s six-week Thank A Nurse campaign that asked residents to show appreciation by sharing stories of outstanding nurses in the community.

Close to 200 guests attended the Heart of Gold Nursing Reception at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center. Mistress of ceremonies, CBS 12 news anchor Michele Wright, helped introduce speakers Andrea Bradley, president & CEO of Palm Healthcare Foundation; David O’Brien, chief nursing officer at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Raquel Searchwell, RN, from Vitas Healthcare; and Kathy Kino, RN, a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College

(Above) 2016 Nurses of the Year with Michele Wright.

(Right) Wellington’s Gayle Barbakoff and Eileen Pantoliano. of Nursing and a Palm Healthcare Foundation scholarship recipient.

Other nurses of the year are: • Korey Bricker, a nursing student at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

• Paula Dorhout, regional nursing director at Children’s Medical Services.

• Pamela Ellison, a surgical nurse at Lakeside Medical Center’s Outpatient Surgery Center.

• Marilyn Hadley, an antepartum nurse at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

• Dr. Debra Hain, associate professor at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

• Barbara Highland-Lee, a perinatal nurse at West Boca Medical Center.

• Julie Stevens, a nurse at Trustbridge Health.

• Mayda Loveland Tress, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

• Tom Walczak, a nurse at the C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Center.

• Patricia “Trish” Weaver, a parish nurse at Holy Spirit Church.

• Jaclyn Youngkin, Marell Gongola and Melissa Kearns, members of a nursing team at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.

Parelli Method Helps Local Riders Achieve Bronze and Gold Medals

Lynne Keane and Jack Rosen.

Stas Politis and Marcia Berwick.

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In many cases, a difficult horse becomes an “at-home” project, focusing on nothing more than ridability and sometimes setting aside the competition ring altogether. But for local riders like Johnny Robb and Micaela Love, who have experienced unimaginable accomplishments through Parelli Natural Horsemanship, limiting their competitive goals was never a consideration. Both riders recently achieved United States Dressage Federation (USDF) medals, riding their socalled “difficult” horses, Zerbino Interagro and Quest.

After meeting Pat and Linda Parelli at the World Equestrian Games in 2010, adult amateur dressage rider Robb began participating in Parelli programs and developed a profound respect for the training techniques and the horse and rider communication and trust that the programs built. With

Parelli’s help, Robb introduced her Lusitano gelding Zerbino to the Parelli techniques.

Before Robb and Zerbino began the Parelli program, Zerbino was known for his insecurities in the dressage ring. Now, Zerbino boasts two IALHA Grand Prix Reserve National Championship titles and Robb’s USDF Gold Medal.

The next time Robb saw a horse who was considered “too difficult,” she stopped to take a second look. This horse was, Quest, a chestnut gelding with a tricky bucking habit. He was called “crazy,” but Robb could see something else in him.

This is where Robb’s and Love’s paths would cross, creating another amazing horse and rider partnership. Love has been a Parelli believer since age 12, but although she always understood the power of natural horsemanship, it wasn’t

Linda Parelli (center) of Parelli Natural Horsemanship helped local dressage riders Johnny Robb (left) and Micaela Love (right) overcome barriers to earn USDF medals.

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until meeting Quest that she saw just how much Parelli could do.

Parelli Natural Horsemanship uses strategies to help horses and their owners overcome the panic

default, thus allowing the horse to become a more willing partner.

To learn more about Parelli Natural Horsemanship, visit www. parelli.com.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Floridian Community Bank is a state-chartered bank opened in March of 2003 by a group of respected leaders in the community. The founders have promised clients that a real person with a live voice would always answer their calls to the bank. The Bank is committed to meeting the financial needs of professionals, individuals and businesses of all sizes.

We strive to deliver a high level of personal service and to develop long lasting relationships with all of our clients. High standards of honesty, respect, integrity, confidentiality and commitment are expected from every employee. The Bank will always deliver competitive products and services while constantly seeking new and innovative solutions for our customers.

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TWBA June 16th Social Come join us and find out what TWBA is all about.

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Thursday, June 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Men’s Wearhouse.

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SCHOOL NEWS

The Polo Park Middle School Advanced Band in concert.

Slayer” and “Thunder Rock.”

“These students began playing their instruments just this year, and I think you’ll agree, they’ve made great progress,” Band Director Kevin Graham said.

After the Beginning Band, Polo Park’s eighth grade Advanced Jazz Band performed jazz selections from Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Duke Ellington.

Each jazz selection included an improvisational performance by a student soloist.

Graham is proud of being able

to teach middle school students to improvise. “I teach the kids pentatonic scales, which are pleasing to listen to, and the kids just improvise around those scales,” he explained. “What impresses me, though, is how much they love the music. Jazz Band is a club; kids get no school credit for being a part of it. The only incentive is the music.”

The concert series concluded on Thursday with performances by the Intermediate Band and the Advanced Band. Those performances included selections from

“Can-Can,” “Soaring Dragons,” Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and a medley of classic songs from the rock band Queen.

Both evening performances were a success. Polo Park Principal Ann Clark thanked everyone for attending.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Graham teaching your children such wonderful music,” she said after the performances.

“You couldn’t ask for a more dedicated teacher for them, and they clearly love him.”

Linda Locke Retires After Teaching For 30 Years

Thirty years ago, Linda Locke began her teaching career in Palm Beach County at JFK Middle School. She will retire this year as the founding teacher of the district’s only middle school pre-veterinary program at Osceola Creek Middle School. It has been a long journey for a scientist who went to the University of Miami School of Medicine and became certified in cytology.

After serving in four schools and opening three, including Osceola Creek, Locke was given the opportunity to blend her love of science and animals by starting a pre-vet program that would be compatible with the already well-established and successful high school program at nearby Wellington High School.

In 2013, she started her program with 20 students. Today, it has skyrocketed in popularity, attracting students from as far away as Lake Worth and Jupiter. She now leads a program of more than 200 students, which is rapidly developing into a self-sustaining program.

That first year, the students had chickens — lots of them. They incubated the eggs and raised the chickens in a little hen house.

They ended up with a rooster in the brood that would crow loudly at each bell change. Another time, a horse visited, and part of the lesson was having students place sticky notes on various parts of the animal’s body to identify anatomy.

The program grew to include more animals and a small garden to feed them. One of the highlights of year two occurred when the students volunteered at the animal tent at the South Florida Fair.

Timing was everything, and when a cow went into labor, two of the youngest vet students were there to actually help deliver the calf.

Today, the entire school community has come together to help the program. The students raise several types of lettuce, peppers, carrots, corn, broccoli, radish, beans and peas in raised gardens.

With help from a local chicken club, a grand chicken coop was

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Polo Park Middle School Jazz Band members.

Polo Park Hosts Spring Concert Series

On May 18 and 19, Polo Park Middle School hosted its annual series of spring concerts. The Beginning Band and the Advanced Jazz Band performed on Wednesday evening, followed by the Intermediate Band and Advanced Band on Thursday evening. More than 300 parents, family members, teachers and administrators attended the concerts.

The Beginning Band performed selections that included “King Arthur’s Coronation March,” “Marching Band Blues,” “Dragon

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built to house the chickens that come from the eggs that are incubated each year.

The school’s pre-construction class has built matching frames to enclose chickens for safety, built indoor grow stands to start seedlings and has even built window boxes for plants to beautify the school courtyard. Several Eagle Scout projects have built cages and portable chicken coops.

Science education is at the heart of the program. Students research real world issues and work on teams to solve real world problems regarding animal care.

They also work extensively in studying and researching the human body system as it relates to animal systems.

Thirty years ago, Locke could not have imagined what her Monday mornings would look like: students and parents wait in line to unload cages with all sorts of animals. The hands-on education continues every weekend and every break, as the students feed and care for bunnies, rats, hamsters

Linda Locke and guinea pigs when school is closed. The same thing happens on Friday afternoons. Locke is there helping to load the animals for the weekend ahead.

Locke was presented with a wooden sign, created by the school’s pre-construction students, that says “Locke’s Nest.” It will be hung on the chicken coop. She proudly accepted it with tears in her eyes.

Jennifer Roland’s fifth-grade science classes at Wellington Elementary School recently learned all about planets. The students were excited to complete a few activities learning about the universe. Students researched planets, wrote essays and worked in pairs to paint planets to scale. The class also calculated the distance between the planets. Students stood along 100 feet of sidewalk, representing each planet, the asteroid belt and the sun, allowing the students to visualize that the inner planets are much closer together than the outer planets. They also got a feel for the vastness of space. Roland made the lessons exciting, and she hopes the students reach for the stars in sixth grade. Shown above are fifth-graders Rayna Forist, Kyle Grant, Enzo Amador, Emma Franks, Amparo Lavado-Moreno, Sophia Coyle, Nicholas Vitrano, Leora Zimmerman and Nathan Alfaro.

RPBHS MY FAIR LADIES VOLUNTEER AT OASIS COMPASSION PANTRY

Members of Royal Palm Beach High School’s My Fair Ladies group recently volunteered at the Oasis Compassion Food Pantry. Their tasks included sorting cans, organizing items and filling orders for citizens in need. Teachers Brandi Marolla, Caitlin Gallagher and Carrie Neal led the students during the experience. Shown above are Morisha Thelemaque, Taniya Williams, Bernadyne Thelemaque, Asia Grinion, Jessica Morency (front), Kyana Numa, Anne Jean Baptiste, Desia Sawyers, Catrina Daniel, Kristina Michel, Desteny Flerilien, Maria Landron and Dani Fearon with an Oasis representative.

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I Just Had A Terrible Nightmare... Let Me Tell You All About It!

I just woke up from a really scary nightmare. A lot of people, if they wake up shivering in fright, will shake it off. They will walk to the kitchen for a glass of cold milk and go on with their day.

Not me. I have to share. With you.

Because there’s something you can do about it, right?

Well, never mind. Listen anyway.

I dreamed I was in a grocery store with my husband Mark and my sister, when Mark said, “Those men are kidnapping that little boy!” I asked, “Really?” but Mark was already running after them, so I started shouting, “Kidnappers! Kidnappers!” and a grocery clerk dialed 911.

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER It seemed to be taking forever for someone to show up. So, strong leader-type person that I am (in my dreams), I somehow rounded up all three bad guys and the boy and got everybody into the car. Mark hopped into the driver’s seat and headed

for the police station, but was stopped cold by an unbelievable traffic jam. It was raining, the little boy was scared and threw up, my sister was trying to make small talk with the kidnappers so they didn’t kill us, and my tension level was climbing.

I was nervously looking out the window and biting my nails when I saw one car in the sea of cars suddenly disappear. “Did you see that?” I yelled. “That car was just sucked into a sinkhole!”

Then our own car tilted slightly downward and I, ever the comedian, yelled, “Did you feel that? Our car is being sucked into a sinkhole!” And it was. A big muddy valley opened up between the up-ended

car and ours, and down we went.

No more talk, just disbelief — shortlived disbelief, because there was total silence except for the sound of rain and sucking mud.

Nothing could be done.

This was it.

I woke up in a total panic, gasping for air and realizing that a ceiling fan set on high sounds a lot like constant, drizzling rain. I dashed out of the room. Did I get a glass of milk and go on with my day? No, I sat right down here to share my misery with you!

But I was so glad to be alive and breathing that I wondered if artificially induced

nightmares could help cure depression.

Hear me out. I was depressed with the “baby blues” after childbirth once, and I know lots of people who have or do suffer from debilitating clinical depression. This condition is nothing to sneeze at. It affects every aspect of your life and everyone with whom you relate. You just don’t care anymore, and you’re resentful about it.

But I sure cared, once I woke up from my nightmare. The air was fresh... the sky was blue... no one was in danger. The world seemed full of possibility now that I wasn’t encased in a metal tomb with dangerous criminals and a limited air supply. Life is good… if you never sleep.

‘Man Who Knew Infinity’ Tells A Fascinating, Little-Known Story

Srinivasa Ramanujan was one of the world’s great mathematicians, yet is known to only a handful of people. A film about his life, The Man Who Knew Infinity, provides an insight into a man whose work was outstanding but whose life provides a benchmark for overcoming obstacles.

Matthew Brown wrote and directed this sad film that depicts the plight of a young, self-taught genius and the obstacles he faced.

The film, a more or less biographical one, is not filled with joy. Ramanujan (Dev Patel), from a high caste but very poor family, was fascinated by mathematics even as a child. He filled notebooks with advanced equations, working out theories even as a young man in India. He created complex equations in his head, and was a brilliant theorist, even though he was self-taught.

His work caught the notice of important Indians, who arranged for G.H. Hardy

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler (Jeremy Irons), one of the world’s top mathematicians at Cambridge University’s Trinity College in England, to read his work. Hardy immediately invited Ramanujan to that country. Originally, the young man was reluctant to leave his native land, but he was encouraged by many of his fellow countrymen, who saw a way of building their nation’s prestige.

It should be noted that his life in India was pretty rotten. His mother was not supportive, and he was so poor that he was not even able to live with his wife (Devika

Bhise). So he went to England, where he, as expected in movies of this sort, faced enormous prejudice. England during the early 20th century was extremely racist and classist.

It was clear to almost all of the mathematicians that he was brilliant, but he refused to provide proofs of his theories, the nitty-gritty part of the work involved.

According to Ramanujan, his work was so clear-cut that it did not require those proofs. Hardy disagreed, and the two men, although they got along well on a personal basis, fought. As a result, the publication of his work was delayed, something not good in a very short life marred by constant illness. He came to England in 1914 and left five years later. He died soon after his return to India.

Eventually, Ramanujan’s work was recognized for its brilliance. Although there was a lot of discussion about math in the film, be grateful that it’s limited,

since most of it is as far beyond calculus as that subject is to multiplication. Much of the theory for black holes in space comes from his work. A cuter version of his math is what was called the “taxi game.”

Hardy had looked at the number of a cab the young Indian took and proclaimed it a boring number. Ramanujan turned it into an interesting equation. The best parts of the film are the math discussions between several of the best minds of the time.

Ramanujan was recognized as one of the best math minds ever, which did little to help him personally. Yet a large part of modern mathematics has been devoted to examining and applying his work.

The movie is interesting, and the actors really good, but, in many ways, this comes across as a movie that somehow we have seen before. The genius who faces opposition from stuffy insiders is a part of many films. And Ramanujan seems far too brilliant a mathematician to be real.

If this were fiction, we would say it was nonsense. But reality is stranger than fiction. When a person at 25, unknown and self-taught, can turn a whole field around in five years, it is incredible.

Patel is a fine actor who made a splash in Slumdog Millionaire and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. He makes a subject who could have been boring into a person we can root for. He is the heart of this film.

Irons is so deep into his part as Hardy that he at times seems almost a caricature.

Yet his humanity and generosity flows through. The real Hardy often claimed that finding Ramanujan was the high point of his career, although he was also one of the most important mathematicians of the century. His work on the mathematics of genetics actually created the field.

This film is fascinating as it shows great minds collaborating in ways that now seem common but were new. It is a small but worthy addition to current movies.

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OPEN HOUSES AT GODDARD SCHOOL, HUNTINGTON LEARNING IN WELLINGTON The Huntington Learning Center and the Goddard School in Wellington held open houses on Saturday, June 4 with fun, food and prizes. Huntington kicked off its summer Reading Adventure program, while Goddard focused on its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program, which is one of the core curriculums integrated into preschool’s lessons. STEAM is teamed with FLEX, or Fun Learning Experiences, for the children to use hands-on activities to enhance their learning.

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Leo Rossi and Ariannas Mack work on an engineering lesson.

Emma Oden hides behind cups.

Fabio Saabedra and Walmar Diaz.

Michele O’Reilly promotes Goddard’s STEAM program.

Emma Oden with her mother, Nicole.

Goddard’s Tamara Perez, Lisela Ferrero, Carmen Gutierrez, Walmar Diaz and Ariannas Mack.

Huntington’s Mary Fisher with Alyssa Cleckley.

Huntington’s Rachel Lawson, Amy Serelson and Melissa Ziomeck.

Local Singer Robyn Lamp To Star In Musical Drama ‘Not In My Town’

Robyn Marie Lamp, who grew up in Lake Worth and now lives in Royal Palm Beach, will star as Romaine Patterson, the heroine of Not In My Town, a musical drama about the murder of Matthew Shepard to be performed by the West Palm Beach-based startup company Opera Fusion Inc. The role comes on the heels of Lamp’s recent win in the Lois Alba Aria Competition, held by the Soma International Foundation at St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas.

Opera Fusion will present portions of Not In My Town on Friday, June 17, at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale as part of the Wilton Manors Stonewall Festival.

The entire show will be premiered on Saturday, Sept 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 at Florida Atlantic Univer-

sity’s University Theatre in Boca Raton. The premiere will be the culmination of FAU’s celebration of International Peace Week 2016.

Not In My Town, written by Fort Lauderdale composer and librettist Michael W. Ross, is the story of the events surrounding the 1998 murder of Shepard, a gay Wyoming college student who was beaten and left tied to a fence, and the positive developments in its aftermath.

Patterson, Shepard’s best friend and the leading role in the show, now lives in New Jersey and will attend the gala preview in Fort Lauderdale on June 17. A radio personality and LGBTQA activist, Patterson organized counter-protests — with peaceful protesters clad in angel-wing costumes that blocked hate mongers and their

signs — after the Westboro Baptist Church and the late Rev. Fred Phelps began showing up at Shepard’s funeral and the subsequent trial of his killers.

“Romaine was thrust into the spotlight, and she was brave enough to speak up, to pursue a message of love and acceptance,” said Lamp, a soprano.

Lamp has been watching online videos of Patterson to prepare for her part in Not In My Town, as well as reading Patterson’s book, The Whole World Was Watching: Living in the Light of Matthew Shepard.

Opera Fusion’s company manager, a volunteer position, Lamp holds a 2012 master’s degree in vocal performance from Louisiana State University, and a 2010 bachelor’s degree in vocal performance

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of my life. It’s hard to believe that we’ve already gone through 12 months.”

She said the college is looking to offer programs that make a difference.

“As business leaders, if there are things that you think… we can do to help support your business activities, or things that you think we can do that will make a difference for your students, or the folks in your church, please know that we have an open ear and that we’re open to developing plans that make sense and help to grow the campus,” Parker said.

Parker urged people in the community to encourage students who could attend any college to come to PBSC because it offers programs that will make a difference for them and their community.

“Sixty-five percent of our students come to us because they want to get an AA degree and transfer to a university or college,” she said. “They come to us because we have small classes. We have teachers who want to teach because they care about the success of our students. We have the most cutting-edge technology that’s available for our students, and we

are the place that ensures that when you finish, you are competitive at any university or college that you want to transfer to.”

Parker pointed out that PBSC also has quality technical and vocational programs.

“We have a welding program, a diesel mechanic program, a heavy machinery program,” Parker said.

“Those students who want to have those types of careers, those who want to be nurses, they can come to Palm Beach State College and get the type of academic training that is going to make a difference for them.”

She has heard students say that they are afraid they won’t be successful in college. “This college is for everybody,” Parker stressed.

“Whether you’re the smartest kid in the class or having a hard time, we have something for you at Palm Beach State College. We believe in your excellence, and we’re here to support you and get it done.”

Vallejo received her Ph.D. in bilingual curriculum development/ higher education from New York University. She also holds two master’s degrees from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College.

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continued from page 1 how we provide our services to the community,” she said. “We want to really look at the areas, their needs, what the niche will be, and how to respond as quickly as possible.”

Vallejo said she did not want the institution’s campuses competing.

“We want them to share resources, to share faculty and staff wherever possible, and to look at the big picture in terms of what the needs of this county are, and how we can respond to them,” she said. “I think that putting one individual in charge of the two campuses and one academic dean is going to make a big statement about what we’re all about and what our commitment is.”

Vallejo said she will be putting together a provost advisory committee to give continuous feedback.

Parker said she still considers herself a newcomer to the college.

“My one-year anniversary is July 1,” she said. “I can tell you it has been one of the fastest years

from Florida Atlantic University.

She is a two-time regional finalist in Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions. Her most important singing role so far was as the “cover” for soprano Angela Meade in the title role in Lucrezia Borgia with the Caramoor Opera in Katonah, N.Y., in 2014.

Lamp has also sung with the Sarasota Opera, Opera del West, the LSU Opera, the Newburyport Choral Society, the Delray Beach Chorale and other groups. In addition to her music career, Lamp works as a pre-school administrator in Palm Beach County and as a lifeguard and swim teacher during summers.

The gala preview of Not In My Town offers show-only tickets for $38 and VIP tickets for $100 that include dinner at 6 p.m., an open

bar, the show at 8 p.m., and a post-performance meet-the-artists reception. Sunshine Cathedral and the Walter Lawrence and Stephen Lewis Performing Arts Center, where the dinner will be held, are at 1480 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.operafusion.org.

“I wrote Not In My Town because I don’t think people know what happened after Matthew Shepard died,” Ross said. “I want the audience to see that good can come from such a terrible tragedy.”

The world premiere will be presented on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus at 777 Glades Road.

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VOLUNTEERS GATHER AT VINCEREMOS FOR A ‘SUMMER KICKOFF HOEDOWN’

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves held a summer kickoff hoedown on Friday, June 3 with new volunteers, volunteers, riders, staff and friends at its new barn. Everyone had a great time as they enjoyed dinner and friendship. For more information, visit www.vinceremos.org.

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Chip Smith, Julie Menitoff, Doug Marty, Aaron Menitoff and Mark Elie.

Reed Gutner and horse Desi won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics state competition.

Jana Zuniga and Yasmin Zuniga are thanked for inviting the most friends to like Vinceremos on Facebook.

Mike Menor and Mark Elie grill up food.

Elizabeth Romeril, Deb Levinsky and Kristin Knudsen.

Diane Haumann, Claire Everett, Juan Burbano, Karen Woods and Carrie MacMillan.

Bill Carter and Jeff Perham.

June 16 Musical Event Will Remember Late Town-Crier Community Editor Jason Budjinski

Maureen and Gary Budjinski invite the community to an evening of love, laughter, food, camaraderie, music and more to celebrate the life of their late son, Jason Budjinski, former community editor of the Town-Crier who died last year due to the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).

Budjinski also was known as Billy Boloby, his fun-loving musical alter-ego.

“Jason had been involved with many bands since high school. A few months after his diagnosis, he developed his alter-ego, Billy Boloby, as a means of coping,” his mother said. “Everything, his

whole music performance, was based on that. Even though he had different bands, he was always Billy Boloby.”

Friends and family will gather for “An Evening To Remember Jason Budjinski, aka Billy Boloby” on the first anniversary of his passing.

The event will be held Thursday, June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Little Munich (806 Lake Ave., Lake Worth). For directions, call (561) 932-0050.

“We held a celebration of life last year, and want to reconnect with our friends,” Maureen explained. “As parents who have gone through this, PSC is not

well-known, and is something that is underfunded, so we decided to also make this a fundraiser to help others seeking a cure.”

Donations in Jason’s memory can be sent to: PSC Partners Seeking A Cure, 6900 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 202, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, made online at www.pscpartners.org or made in person at next week’s event.

The mission of PSC Partners Seeking a Cure is to provide education and support to PSC patients, families and caregivers, and to raise money to research causes, treatments and cures for the liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Devin Solas, Maya ReyesColes and Matthew Sperring.

Radio Club Field Day June 25-26 The Palms West Amateur Radio Club will take part in the ARRL National Field Day 2016 at Okeeheelee Park’s Osceola Pavilion over a 24-hour period from Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, June 26 at 2 p.m.

The event tests the ability of local amateur radio operators to communicate with others in the U.S. and Canada under simulated emergency/disaster conditions.

Palm Beach County “hams” will join with thousands of other amateur radio operators to show off their emergency capabilities.

When trouble is brewing, amateur radio people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. The nationwide drill is sponsored by ARRL, the National Association

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for Amateur Radio. The public will have a chance to meet and talk with Palm Beach County ham radio operators and see for themselves what amateur radio is all about.

“We hope that people will come and see for themselves, this is not your grandfather’s radio anymore,” Allen Pitts of the ARRL said. “The communications that ham radio people can quickly create have saved many lives when other systems failed or were overloaded. And besides that, it’s fun!”

For those who are interested, the Palms West Amateur Radio Club will offer demonstrations on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Osceola Pavilion.

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On Sunday, May 15, about a dozen equestrians met at Ingrid Taskin’s Red Fences Farm on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves.

They had come to attend a two-hour equine first aid course.

Ingrid helped sponsor the talk, given by her friend, Ron Seibly.

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Lakeside Medical Center In Belle Glade Honors Ob/Gyn Dr. Ahmed Barhoush

In an emotional ceremony on Thursday, May 26 in Belle Glade, Lakeside Medical Center unveiled the bright, new sign that now bears the name “Ahmed H. Barhoush, M.D. Birthing Center” in recognition of the physician who has served as hospital chief of staff and practiced as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Belle Glade for more than four decades.

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National Flag Football League Is Growing Countywide

The National Flag Football League has established itself in Florida and is in its third season at host venue Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington. The league is an organization with groups all over the country. The Wellington venue provides co-ed divisions from ages 5 to 11.

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Weightlifter Brosseau Commits To Lindenwood

2016 Wellington High School graduate Alex Brosseau has committed to Lindenwood University to pursue weightlifting. Brosseau recently won the state weightlifting title in the 219-pound weight class with a combined weight of 740 pounds in the bench press and clean and jerk lift. Page 29

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First Aid Talk The First Of Many Planned By Ron Seibly

On Sunday, May 15, about a dozen equestrians met at Ingrid Taskin’s Red Fences Farm on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves. They had come to attend a two-hour equine first aid course. Ingrid helped sponsor the talk, given by her friend, Ron Seibly. Attendees paid the very reasonable $15 fee, signed in, received a packet of handouts, drew up stools in the breezy aisle of Ingrid’s barn, and Ron introduced himself and began.

Ron’s horse background is quite extensive.

He grew up on a farm in Michigan and always had horses. He started riding at 7 and showing at 9. By 17, he was teaching riding and horse care through 4-H. He studied animal science in college and owned his own stable in Massachusetts for 17 years. In 2002, he moved to South Florida, having grown tired of New England winters. He met Ingrid when he began giving her daughter riding lessons.

They decided to offer the lecture, projected to be the first in a series.

“I envision doing more lectures on topics all horse owners should know,” Ron said. “It’s part of an extensive instructional program I developed geared for adults. This first lecture focuses on first aid and the basics of keeping horses safe and comfortable. It’s very hands-on and practical. I want people to be comfortable knowing how to determine a horse’s baseline vital signs, temperature, pulse Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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By Ellen Rosenberg and respiration, wound care, and dealing with some medical problems such as heat exhaustion, summer sores and colic, as well as what to do until the vet arrives.”

He also covered what everyone should have in their first aid kit.

“I enjoy helping people learn, and you can never have too many resources,” Ron said.

“My goal is for people to be able to look at a horse and determine whether there’s a problem and know what to do. With some conditions, like colic or founder, catching it early can mean the difference between life and death. These are tried and true practices that work and aren’t difficult. Knowing this should be part of everyday practice and protocol. It’s basic but very important information.”

Ingrid stood a mare in the barn’s crossties, and Ron referred often to the mare. He talked about observing a horse’s appearance: how they stand (square or resting a hoof), skin tone and coat, normal sweating, checking the legs for heat or swelling, and normal behaviors such as an upright head and ears. He would

Ron Seibly addresses the participants at the first aid lecture. have shown us checking the gums for color, the eye, or under the jaw. The temperature but the mare declined. was determined using a rectal thermometer.

He went on to explain the vitals. At rest, Participants were invited to come up and try a horse’s respiration should be eight to 12 their hand at all three. breaths per minute (over 30 points to a probRon then detailed the suggested contents lem); pulse should be 36 to 42 beats per min- of a first aid kit, including antibiotic powder, ute (over 50 is dangerous); and temperature spray and ointment, various bandaging materishould be 99 to 100 degrees (anything higher als, surgical tape, sterile gloves, a thermomis cause for concern). Checking respiration eter, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and betadine was done by watching the horse’s nostrils solution. He also covered the signs and treator side. The pulse was a little harder to find. ment of some common ailments.

The best spots are finding where a vein came Jessie Siciliano attended and brought along across a bone, either behind the knee, behind See ROSENBERG, page 31

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Publix Produce Partners Raise Money For Food Banks

The healthy eating-focused Produce for Kids campaign with Publix Super Markets launched June 2 and will raise money for local Feeding America member food banks and offer Publix shoppers healthy meal solutions, recipes and tips.

The 2015 campaign was able to supply more than 2.2 million meals to local families in need. To date, the Produce for Kids and Publix partnership has raised more than $2.7 million to benefit local charities within the six-state Publix footprint.

The Publix and Produce for Kids campaign, which will run through June 29, is supported by 13 participating fresh fruit and vegetable

suppliers, representing nearly every major category of fresh produce.

Publix grocery shoppers are encouraged to support these brands by eating more nutritious fruits and vegetables. Shoppers can join the Publix Produce for Kids event group on Facebook to receive real-time updates on campaign happenings.

“At Publix, we have a strong charitable mission to help improve the quality of children’s lives in our local communities,” said Maria Brous, media and community relations director for Publix. “We are proud to partner with Produce for Kids on an effort that encourages our shoppers to introduce more fresh

fruits and vegetables to their families while supporting local families and children in need.”

In-store displays and signs, featuring the Produce for Kids and Feeding America logo, will be placed in Publix produce departments.

Signage will direct shoppers to the web site, featuring more than 300 registered dietitian-approved and family-tested recipes, meal planning tools, grocery store-specific campaign details, healthy tips and a chance to win a Publix grocery gift card.

Additionally, shoppers are encouraged to share their own healthy recipes and ideas during the cam-

paign using the hashtag #produceforkids.

“We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Publix to educate families about the benefits of eating nutritious produce,” said John Shuman, president of Produce for Kids. “We are extremely proud of the $2.7 million we have raised thus far to support children and families in the Publix market area and are excited to partner again with Publix to help put an end to hunger.”

Suppliers participating in the Publix and Produce for Kids campaign include: Avocados from Mexico - Mexican Hass Avocados; Buddy Fruits Pure Blended Fruit; Brandt/

HMC California peaches, plums and nectarines; Coast Tropical Mangos; Crunch Pak Sliced Apples; Driscoll’s Raspberries; Del Monte Foods – Fruit Naturals Cups; Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine; Minute Maid – Pure Squeezed Orange Juice; RealSweet Vidalia Onions; J&D Produce Inc. – Little Bear Brand Vidalia Sweet Onions; Paramount Farms – Wonderful Pistachios; and Ventura Foods – Marie’s Dressings.

The campaign will raise money for local Feeding America member food banks. For more information about the Publix and Produce for Kids campaign, visit www.produceforkids.com/publix.

Operation Fresh Start Clears 380 Warrants

The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, along with several other justice partners, gave citizens a one-time opportunity to resolve their outstanding nonviolent misdemeanor or criminal traffic warrants on Saturday, April 30.

Operation Fresh Start collected nearly $20,000, recalled more than 380 warrants and reinstated or cleared 160 licenses. “On average, the cost of incarceration is $135 per day,” Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock said. “Not only did this

partnership save taxpayer money, it allowed people to move on with their lives without the fear of arrest.”

Before the event, there were nearly 25,000 outstanding warrants in Palm Beach County. Eligible defendants were given the chance to voluntarily appear in court, avoid jail time and establish a payment plan for fines and costs. “This initiative allowed us to resolve hundreds of open warrants in Palm Beach County,” 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Jeffrey Colbath said. “This

event was such a success, we hope to replicate more initiatives like Operation Fresh Start in the future.”

“We need to continue to work together on projects like Operation Fresh Start,” Public Defender Carey Haughwout agreed.

Individuals with outstanding nonviolent misdemeanor or criminal traffic warrants, who were unable to attend, can contact Haughwout’s office at (561) 355-7500 to check the status of their case or find out if it can be resolved.

Public Defender Carey Haughwout, State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Chief Judge Jeffrey Colbath and Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock collaborated in Operation Fresh Start.

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Lakeside Medical Center Honors Dr. Ahmed Barhoush

In an emotional ceremony on Thursday, May 26 in Belle Glade, Lakeside Medical Center unveiled the bright, new sign that now bears the name “Ahmed H. Barhoush, M.D. Birthing Center” in recognition of the physician who has served as hospital chief of staff and practiced as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Belle Glade for more than four decades.

Hospital Administrator Rick Roche welcomed the dozens of family, friends, coworkers, hospital staff and public officials who gathered to honor Dr. Barhoush for delivering generations of local newborns.

“Dr. Barhoush has a living legacy in this region,” said Darcy J. Davis, chief executive officer of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which owns and operates Lakeside Medical Center, the county’s only public hospital. “It’s estimated that he has delivered more than 17,000 Glades babies. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County thanks him for his compassion, dedicated service and leadership.”

Brian R. Lohmann, vice chair of the Health Care District board, praised Dr. Barhoush’s commitment to Lakeside Medical Center, the Glades community and his family.

Those comments were underscored

in a proclamation read by Donia Roberts, chair of the Lakeside Health Advisory Board, which oversees the hospital.

“Dr. Barhoush has firsthand knowledge of the challenging healthcare needs, especially of women, in the rural, agricultural communities in the Glades,” Roberts said. “Dr. Barhoush has been an active member of the medical staff since 1974, has helped educate and advance the careers of Glades General Hospital and Lakeside Medical Center nurses, and has helped form the future of medicine by teaching and mentoring medical students and Glades’ family medicine residency physicians.”

Mayor Joe Kyles also presented Dr. Barhoush with a proclamation from the City of South Bay and thanked the physician for being such a humble, caring man who always has a smile on his face. “There are a lot of doctors who have come and gone. But by the same token, you decided to open up your own practice here,” Kyles said. “We are very pleased with the work you have established in the Glades area.”

Dr. Barhoush, 74, earned his medical degree from Cairo University in Egypt in 1966 and completed his training in obstetrics and gynecol-

ogy in New York and New Jersey from 1970 to 1973 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New Jersey Medical School. He also completed training in 1974 at Margaret Hague Hospital in New Jersey. He was recruited in April 1974 to provide ob/gyn, pediatric, minor surgery and general medicine services for the former Glades General Hospital.

Both Dr. Barhoush and his wife, Samar, were visibly moved when Melissa Carter, Lakeside Medical Center’s OB nurse manager, and Sylvia Hall, OB assistant nurse manager, unveiled the new sign at the entrance to the hospital’s birthing center. In his speech, Dr. Barhoush thanked the Health Care District, the Lakeside Health Advisory Board, his office staff and the hospital OB and OR staff, whom he said he considers his “family.”

“I’m very humbled to have my name displayed here,” Dr. Barhoush said. “The people of the Glades are a rare breed. They are kind, humble, hardworking and good neighbors.

We are lucky to be a part of it.”

In his remarks, Dr. Daniel Kairys, Lakeside Medical Center’s general surgeon and chief medical officer, said, “I’ve learned a lot from Dr. Barhoush. He’s a ‘doctor’s doctor’

Christening the Ahmed H. Barhoush Birthing Center are (L-R): Lakeside Health Advisory Board Chair Donia Roberts, Samar Barhoush, Dr. Barhoush and LHAB member Gilbert Alvarez. whose commitment to his patients and this area has inspired me.”

“You could have gone anywhere,” added Gilbert Alvarez, Lakeside Health Advisory Board member.

“But you decided to stay here with us because this is where we need you.”

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The Renaissance Charter School name has become synonymous with high-quality education. In Palm Beach, parents have six high-performing charter school options to choose from. Renaissance Charter Schools at Palms West, which is right next to Palms West Hospital, Wellington, Cypress, Central Palm, West Palm and Summit are currently accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year.

Parents should expect more from Renaissance Charter schools. Renaissance Charter does not settle for the status quo and encourages students to reach higher to reach their goals. Visit www.charterschoolsusa.com or call (866) KIDSUSA for more information.

Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool has been in Wellington for more than 20 years with a strong reputation for high-quality early childhood education. It offers NAEYC accreditation, assuring families that its program meets high national standards for quality and professionalism. Temple Beth Torah offers a variety of learning experiences that prepare your child for private and public elementary schools. Then there are the intangibles, such as the caring teachers and the warmth and sense of community that permeates its halls. Come see what makes this school so special. The preschool is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-2649 or e-mail psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

Village Music Wellington is a full-service music store, located in Wellington Green Square between the Fresh Market and Joey’s Outback, offering a comprehensive lesson program and a full line of musical merchandise, including instruments, accessories and repairs. As Wellington residents, owners Steve and Donna Willey support the music programs in Wellington schools through the provision of band instrument rentals and lessons for band students. Further services include summer music camps, early musical education for preschoolers and audition training for music school candidates. With nearly 2000 square feet of retail store space and lesson rooms, along with an expansive inventory, Village Music offers an inviting, family-oriented musical experience for customers. Call (561) 798-5334 or visit www.villagemusicwellington.com for more info.

Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent, college prep middle school dedicated to the well-being of children. It offers a broad curriculum of rigorous classes in an uplifting environment. Academy students develop discipline and confidence through the music performance program. Small classes allow highly qualified teachers to give individual attention to each student. Faith-friendly character education classes help students interact with professionalism. The interdisciplinary curriculum is strong in science and technology, where classes focus on teamwork and career preparation. For more information, visit www. gowca.org or call (561) 701-3462.

Western Academy Charter School is an innovative alternative to traditional public school education. Open since 2003, the school has been designated by the Florida Department of Education as a High-Performing Charter School and a 5-Star School. An “A” rated school since 2006, it currently serves 430 students in grades K-8. The school’s mission is to equip all children with the skills necessary for success on both an educational and social level. Programs address the whole child through a multi-sensory approach to learning. At Western Academy, families and the community are essential participants in educating children for a successful future. The school is located in the Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400, in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 792-4123.

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Alex Brosseau Commits To Lindenwood For Weightlifting; Aims For Olympic Appearance

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report 2016 Wellington High School graduate Alex Brosseau has committed to Lindenwood University to pursue weightlifting.

Brosseau recently won the state weightlifting title in the 219-pound weight class with a combined weight

of 740 pounds in the bench press and clean and jerk lift. Brosseau swept through Palm Beach County competition, winning first place in the district meet with a 710-pound total. He later shattered his rivals in the regional meet, taking first place as well, also with 710 pounds.

“It feels pretty good to have your

Wellington’s Alex Brosseau lifts 375 pounds in the clean and jerk event.

name up on the banner in the gym as a state champion,” Brosseau said.

Brosseau began lifting competitively as a freshman for the Wolverines, and decided to take it more seriously in his sophomore year, when he qualified for the state tournament and placed 10th overall.

“I became more passionate about weightlifting in my junior year because I qualified for states,” Brosseau said.

In his junior year, he moved up, placing sixth overall at the state meet. It was then that Brosseau knew a state title could be attainable. He continued training in the gym, reminding himself of his goal each day. In addition to winning the state title his senior year, Brosseau also set a new state record with a 375-pound clean and jerk lift during the state meet.

Brosseau also played football for the Wolverines and was first team all-conference at middle linebacker.

He contemplated accepting one of his offers to play football in college, but then realized that his passion for weightlifting was much greater.

“I knew that I could compete See BROSSEAU, page 31

Wellington High School weightlifter Alex Brosseau focuses on the barbell and weight he is about to lift at the regional tournament.

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National Flag Football League Is Growing Countywide

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The National Flag Football League has established itself in Florida and is in its third season at host venue Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington. The league is a nationally recognized organization with groups all over the country.

The Wellington venue provides

co-ed divisions from ages 5 to 11.

Fourteen teams occupy the area league with NFL-themed teams. The league draws players from as far as Jupiter to Lake Worth.

“We have about 140 players on 14 different teams in this year’s league,” said Anthony Bolden, one of the two league directors on site. “This year the numbers are up

Packers running back Jaime Simmons takes off for a touchdown during a game in the Shula Division.

from last year. We have a lot more players.”

Teams gathered at the Palm Beach Central High School football field to finish out their last game on an overcast but hot day. Kona Ice of Palm Beach was also on scene and supports the league each week.

“We’re very involved in the community sports here in the area,” CEO

Chargers receiver Ryan Levy runs for a big gain against the Packers in Shula Division play.

Kam Kham said. “We also support the high school events as well and have been for some time now.”

Specific rules are enforced within the league. All players are required to play, and there’s only one practice an hour before each game. Each side fields five players on each side of the ball in live play. The season is played in eight weeks with no

playoffs or standings, but they do host tournaments each year.

“We just had a tournament with eight fields at the Oxbridge Academy with teams from South Beach, Hollywood and Jupiter,” Assistant League Director Chris Matthews said.

“The league is relatively new for See FOOTBALL, page 31

Packers running back Chase Benham races to the outside for some major yardage.

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Crestwood Boys Track Team Wins The County Championship

The Crestwood Middle School boys track team won the Palm Beach County Middle School Track Meet held recently at Park Vista High School. The victory was the final culmination to a victorious season.

The team did not lose a single meet.

The boys then went on to clinch the Western Regional Division, which they have been defending since 2008. The final hurdle was to win the county championship.

The team got off to a great start on the first day, which was when

BIG WIN FOR POLO PARK

The Polo Park Middle School boys track team, led by coach Stephen Hansen, won the coveted trophy back for the first time in six years from Emerald Cove Middle School in the championship meet on May 10 at Emerald Cove. The next journey for the Polo Park boys track team is on to the regional meet and county meet.

the field events were contested.

The team was led by Leon Bryant, who won the long jump in 18 feet, 6 inches, and Jaydon Hood picking up fourth with a jump of 17 feet, 4 inches. Jeremiah Mawali and Kweli McCaskill secured second and seventh place in the shot put.

They threw for 46 feet, 7 inches and 42 feet, 1 inch respectively. Leon Bryant and Dishon Francis scored some valuable points in the high jump clearing 5 feet, 4 inches and 5 feet, 2 inches.

The following day, Adrian Hector started off gaining more points by placing second in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.23. Eugene Santa and Xavier Taylor scored more points in the mile run, and the foursome of Leon Bryant, Anjordi Whyte, Jaydon Hood and Giovanni Fraser secured a commanding lead by placing fifth in the 400-meter relay. Next on the track was Obed Lajuenesse, who was fourth with a personal best of 54.58 seconds. Following in his steps were Kwanzi Walker and Ricardo Rosier, who finished second and fourth, before Walker was later disqualified for a line violation. The 800 medley relay team of Anjordi Whyte, Jaydon Hood, Giovanni Fraser and Eugene Santa claimed fifth with a time of 1:49.71. Leon

Jahmarie Byam, Coach Marque Drummond, Kyle Spence and Eugene Santa with the trophy.

Bryant ended the meet placing fifth trained hard to accomplish their goal.” in the 200-meter dash in 24.81.

Drummond has been the coach The final event was cancelled due to lightning, however Crest- since 1999. He has won five county wood had garnered enough points championships and was the runto capture its third championship ner-up twice.

“Coach Drummond is a stickler in six years.

“I’m really proud of what we when it comes to time, and he really accomplished this season because hates for his time to be wasted,” we worked really hard every day,” Lajuenesse said. “He told us on the coach Marque Drummond said. first day that if we were on the team “Many times, the boys could have to waste time, then we were on the walked away or given up, but they wrong team. We didn’t want him didn’t, because they knew and be- to feel like he was wasting his time lieved they were winners and could with us, so we just buckled down be the winners. They sacrificed and and worked hard every day.”

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continued from page 21 her groom. She owns two horses at her farm and boards others. “I think this lecture is an excellent idea,” she said. “I plan to have everyone at my facility learn all of this. I’d definitely be interested in further lectures. This information may be rudimentary for some experienced horsemen, but it’s stuff everyone should know.”

Keeping horses healthy and happy in South Florida can be tricky, she noted. “People who come from other areas may not know about heat exhaustion, non-sweating and

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continued from page 29 in weightlifting much longer than I could play football,” he said.

“Lindenwood is one of the only universities with a competitive team that is connected with Team USA.” Brosseau emphasized his desire to compete at the national level, which made his selection to attend Lindenwood an easy one.

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Debbie Trontz-Smith came from Jupiter. She owns her first horse, which she has had for about a year and boards at a friend’s barn. “I learned how to take all the vital signs,” she said. “I asked a ton of questions. My horse has rain rot, and recently he has started rubbing his tail. The talk was very informative, and I feel more confident now. I’d most certainly attend future talks and absolutely recommend this to every horse owner.”

Mary Last, founder of equine massage company Hands On Equine Services, also attended. “It was nice and informative, especially for new horse owners,” she said. “Ron was thorough and knowledgeable. I think everyone got a lot out of it.”

Ron also thought the clinic went well. “I was pleased with the turnout,” he said. “Everyone was engaged, and we shared a lot of ideas.

The participants were engaged in the conversation and appeared to be taking plenty of notes. Many questions were asked, and many contributions of information were shared. I look forward to doing more talks.”

Ron anticipates offering future clinics on such topics as nutrition and feeding; paddock and pasture

lifting power in the NCAA Division II, and have an 84-member co-ed team. “The coaches are the real deal,” Brosseau said. “The coaches are recognized representatives for Team USA, and it would be awesome to qualify to compete at the national level for them.”

Brosseau had several options on the table and could have gone in any direction, but his goal was clear to compete nationally in the sport of weightlifting.

“My goal right now is to compete and qualify for the national team,” said Brosseau, who looks forward

to attending college in Missouri.

“I want to go to school out of state because I can focus on my goal with little or no distractions.”

Brosseau explained that in college, they categorize lifters in kilograms, not pounds. He said he will most likely occupy the 94-kilogram weight class, which is equivalent to 207 pounds, so expects to shed a few pounds to make weight.

Brosseau will begin his new journey in July and elected to study business at the university while he trains to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming an Olympic weightlifter.

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continued from page 29 Florida,” Bolden said. “We’re in the process of expanding it throughout Florida.”

Kids can compete in an eightgame season that runs from April through early June. The season is mapped out early to avoid the summer heat, and provide an activity for the kids as the school year comes to a close.

“We’ve also selected the Jupiter area as another site for an additional Palm Beach County league venue,” Bolden said.

“Lake Worth, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton are other Palm Beach County venues,” Matthews added.

The league wrapped up its season last Sunday, and will begin coordinating resources to organize additional venues and seasons for local areas as the league continues to grow.

Chargers running back Jonah Brown goes for a touchdown.

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Saturday, June 11 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Clip and Walk on Saturday, June 11 at 6:30 a.m. at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Learn the secrets of small-acreage vegetable cultivation in South Florida in a free Farm-YourBackyard Workshop on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Call Melissa Allman at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail mallman@pbcgov.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Women’s Expo will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., visit www.womensexpopalmbeach.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Animal Olympics Obstacle Course for ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, June 11 at 10:15 a.m. Go through an alphabetical obstacle course and move, talk and squawk like different animals. Parents/caregivers must be present during program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a Bicycle Helmet Fitting Seminar on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wheels of Wellington store, located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 36, in the original Wellington Mall.

Each youth participant will be fitted and given a free bicycle helmet after making a helmet promise. Call (561) 791-4764 to RSVP. • Ski Nautique’s Big Dawg World Tour will be at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, June 11, hosted by the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches. For more info., visit www.nautiquebigdawg.com.

• Celebrate Olympic Day by joining an exciting free paralympic sport experience on Saturday, June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex (2728 Lake Worth Road).

Meet with local disabled athletes and learn the skills and techniques of this fast-paced adaptive sport. All skill levels are welcome. Wheelchairs will be provided. For more info., call Daniella Robbins at (561) 966-7083.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sports Trivia for adults on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Test your sports knowledge with a stimulating game of trivia. Form a team or compete alone. Bragging rights and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends.

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

Sunday, June 12 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat for adults on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Staff will lead a discussion of Caleb’s Crossing, a historical novel by Geraldine Brooks about the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College in 1665. Refreshments

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Monday, June 13 • The South Florida Fairground will host its Ag-ucation Camp Program for ages 8 to 12 from Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17.

Children will learn about the different aspects of South Florida’s agricultural community by working with farm animals, harvesting a garden, learning about grooming and animal care. Call (561) 790-5229 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read, Critique! for adults on Monday, June 13 and Monday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craft-a-Palooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, June 13 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from the library’s fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beginning Salsa for adults on Monday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy tropical rhythms while learning basic salsa steps with instructor Javier LaTorre. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, June 14 • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park will hold Citizen Scientist Training on Tuesday, June 14 at 9 a.m. at the park. Staff will excavate loggerhead sea turtle nests five days after a hatch-out to analyze and record their findings. For more info., contact Ranger Art at turtles@macarthurbeach. org or (561) 776-7449, ext. 109.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Glow Art on Tuesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Make cool glow-in-the-dark designs and use black lights to watch them glow. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Intermediate Series Pastel Studio on Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Work at your leisure. Pastels, paper and other materials will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Squishy, Squashy Sensory Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m. Make your own play dough and get ready to touch, squeeze and squish while using stamps, cookie cutters and other tools to shape, mold and play. Dress to get messy. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Community on Tuesday, June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. View new anime

titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mahjong for Beginners on Tuesdays, June 14 and June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to play mahjong, a game of strategy, luck and fun. Play in a relaxed environment with no betting. All basics will be covered before game play. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will host a discussion featuring Lynn Tipton from the Florida League of Cities on Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District office (13476 61st Street North). Tipton will speak on the incorporation process and its possible advantages and disadvantages. For more info., visit www.acreagelandowners.com.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, June 15 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jones Creek and the Paseo Natural Area in Jupiter on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. Contact Dave Cook at (561) 743-8642 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move & Groove With Mr. Alex on Wednesday, June 15 at 9:15 a.m. for ages 6 to 18 months, 10 a.m. for ages 19 to 30 months, 10:45 a.m. for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 3.5 to 5. Reach, stretch, bounce, dance and learn fun gymnastics skills. Loose clothing and sneakers/closed-toe shoes are required.

Parents/caregivers must be present during the program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Circus Day for all ages on Wednesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. First design your clown face, then show off your balance and strength, finally try to win small prizes at carnival games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Barkin’ Buddies for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, June 15 at 3 p.m. Join in a fun time with puppy and dog stories, silly songs and a cool canine craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesdays, June 15 and June 29 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with favorites and lots of musical instruments to play along. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better Than the Movie?” for adults on Wednesdays, June 15 and June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Have you ever watched a movie based on a book you loved and thought the director got it exactly right or thought that you could have done it better? A short series of book versus movie discussions will feature the science fiction classic Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Pick up a copy at the information desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

The Town-Crier • Shulamit Hadassah will hold a cheese, chocolate and fun party on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to learn about groundbreaking medical research, youth programs and how Hadassah keeps Jewish continuity alive. The event will take place at Joyce Gropper’s house. If members bring a non-member friend, their $10 donation fee is waived. RSVP to (561) 791-2700.

Thursday, June 16 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Deep Divers on Thursday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Explore the basics of buoyancy with hands-on experiments that show what makes some things sink and other things float. Then try making your own seaworthy vessel. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Magic of Brent Gregory for all ages on Thursday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy audience participation, comedy and amazing magic performed right before your very eyes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, June 16 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Chillakaya reggae band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Men’s Wearhouse (2335 State Road 7, Suite 500, Wellington). For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Join fellow coloring enthusiasts for this calming activity. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided, but attendees can bring their favorite coloring tools. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts.

Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Friday, June 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Master Ken’s Karate & Tai Chi Demo for Kids on Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. for ages 7 to 11 and 11 a.m. for ages 12 to 17.

Through fun martial arts exercises and activities, children will discover the principles of respect and self-discipline. Loose clothing and sneakers are required. Parents/caregivers are required to be present during program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Max on Friday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

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Breakers West Summer Camp 2016 is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 4-14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. Enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, science projects, themed weeks, Family Activity Center fun and much more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19.

Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle.

After-care is also available. For more information, or to register for camp, call (561) 422-4915.

Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do is offering a summer special for its classes, which are taught by a World Tae Kwon Do Federation 8th degree grandmaster. The summer special is running for nine weeks at $149, plus a free uniform. Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do’s summer martial arts program teaches men, women, teens, children and families to have fun, build confidence, learn self-defense, and also achieve a positive mind, strong body and healthy spirit. The program also teaches weapons trainings. For more info., stop by 13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 24/25, in the Wellington Courtyard Shops next to Publix, visit www.supertaekwondo.net or call (561) 795-1199.

Primary Code is an elite coding boot camp. Students will learn everything they need to know to develop web sites for clients at a professional level. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students will learn to produce world-class web sites optimized for mobile, tablet and desktop devices using Ruby on Rails, CSS, HTML and JavaScript, and have fun along the way through group collaboration projects and organized field trips to the beach and river kayaking. This is an intensive program. A laptop and basic HTML and CSS knowledge are required.

An interview can be scheduled via an e-mail to inquiries@primarycode.com.

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EMPLOYMENT AUTO BUYER WORK PART TIME OR FULL TIME — Earn commissions up to $5000 per deal. Company funds all vehicle. Combine your business and sales experience with over 40 years of industry knowledge. Storm credit history and a valid drivers license is important.

Mature and retired candidates are encouraged to apply.Call 561 352-0298 Ask for Mark PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant.

Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach.REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED.Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls.

PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER AND PRESCHOOL AIDE — Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Experience required. Call 561-790-0808 F U L L - T I M E / PA R T- T I M E L I M O U SINE DRIVERS — Retirees Welcome.

Clean Driving record. Call 561-333-0181.

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Part-Time Graphic Designer Busy local publishing company is looking

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

for a part-time graphic designer. The qualified candidate

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

ROOFING

must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and

JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

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

InDesign. PC platform. Web design and social media experience a plus, pay will commensurate with experience and ability.

Email resume and sample to: dawnrivera@wellingtonthemagazine.com

BOOKKEEPER WANTED WELLINGTON AREA

Part Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or email to:

wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELLINGTON RENTALS FOR SALE 8 Units, one location, pool.

Walk to Publix & McDonalds.

One story; 4 units 4/2, 1400 sq. ft.

3 units 3/2/1, 1200 sq. ft.

1 unit 1/1/1 670 sq. ft.

Fenced patios. Owner/builder.

561.329.0240 $1,435,00 (Proof of funds)

OFFICE SPACE

REAL ESTATE ROOM FOR RENT - ROYAL PALM

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

NO STRESS NO MESS CLEANING SERVICES — Licensed & Insured. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a live quote. We do both residential and commercial cleaning. (561) 460-1938 or e-mail nostressmess@gmail.com w e b s i t e w w w. n o s t r e s s - n o m e s s . c o m

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

Li c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 6 1 -6 6 7 - 7 7 1 6

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528 Town-Crier Classiifieds Get Results Call 561-793-7606

LAND CLEARING/LAND DEVELOPMENT RKC LAND DEVELOPMENT—Land clearing, tree/vegetation removal, grinding, house pads, grading, fill, ponds. Mention ad for free estimate 561-791-7866

MOVING SERVICES

ROOM FOR RENT LA MANCHA — No Pets/No Kids. Furnished with pool $700 monthly. Call 561-667-3475

ICON MOVING SERVICES — Provides full service moving, packing & storage. Rated “A” plus by BBB. Lic. & Ins. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 561-338-3157.

TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE - WELLINGTON

PAINTING

WELLINGTONS EDGE TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE — Rarely available 3/2 townhouse in the much sought after Wellington's Edge community! Family issue requires sale of much loved home. First (1st) SERIOUS OFFER will get this property under contract!!! Very well maintained home! Pride of ownership is evident throughout! Many Upgrades!! Recent Trane AC unit, Folding Hurricane Shutters on all windows, FPL Surge Protection at panel, 6 ceiling fans, Crown Moulding, Completely tiled downstairs & patio which was grout refinished in 2016. Recently painted and all baseboards caulked. Carpet recently replaced. French doors installed to access patio. Recent window treatment that have sheer drapes & silhouette shades. Kitchen has been upgraded with under cabinet lights, 6 additional outlets, reverse osmosis water filter, & new garbage disposal, Screened In Patio has Roloflex roll down shades, Folding Hurricane shutters on French doors & wide metal splash board around complete patio. Garage upgrades include a new garage door opener, special hurricane reinforcement brace for garage door, plus insulation of garage door & plenty of shelving.

Backyard completely landscaped with stepping stones & large decorator stones.

Call 561-906-6078, Ciro Angel Mendoza, Q Properties ciromendoza@gmail.com

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

BOOKKEEPER

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE - WELLINGTON

Affordable Wellington Office Space To Share Part • Large office with window • Centrally

located in Wellington off Forest Hill Blvd.

• Large conference room with Apple TV and White Board • Kitchen and Storage • Private side entrance • Plenty of safe parking • $800 per month includes high speed Comcast Internet • Sublet, no lease signing Call or text Gregg at (561) 309-4346

HERE CALL 793-7606

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

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

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

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

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WALLPAPERING

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

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

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

SITUTATION WANTED HOUSEKEEPER/SITUATIONS WANTED — Experienced, meticulous, reliable housekeeper seeks full time position (but will do day work). Would love to work for your busy family. After school p/u, errands, laundry, light cooking. Excellent driving record and outstanding current references. 561-729-4131.

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

WANTED WELLINGTON AREA COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours.

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE

TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or

PLUMBING email to: wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com

PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD

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

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

Town-Crier Classifieds Get Results Call 793-7606

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Manure Removal • Environmentally Friendly

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

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

Call Justin Hickey 561.248.3344

& STORAGE PEREZ MOVING

Local, Long Distance and International

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

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

5% Discount 24 HRS / 7 DAYS with this ad West Palm Beach 561-798-4002 1-800-330-7460 www.perezmoving.com

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

HERE’S MY CARD PLACE YOUR BUSINESS CARD HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $21 PER MONTH CALL 793-7606

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If you liked Campagnolo’s...

You’ll love Arrabiatas!

EARLY MENU $13.95

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must be seated by 5:30 p.m.

APPETIZERS (SELECT ONE) Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone ENTRÉES (SELECT ONE) Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia

Chef Jimmy & Chef Brian (formerly from Campagnolo) still bringing you the authentic flavor of Italy You’ll recognize the great taste... like back in the old neighborhood.

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

Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert LUNCH SPECIALS 11 am - 4 pm Daily $5.50 and Up

PLEASE NO SUBSTITUTIONS/NO COUPONS

Happy Hour Daily Everyday Until 7 pm

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL (on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

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Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

HOURS

Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Ask about our Homemade & Specialty Desserts

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Floor Specialists, an Abbey Design Center, offers much more than the big box stores. Our highly trained team gives personal attention to each client to help create the living space they desire. Floor Specialists has the largest selection of hardwood �loors as well as the �inest �loor covering products in the area. From the most sought after to the most unique, Floor Specialists has it all…and for every budget.

You can read reviews, see �inished projects, read about what is trending in �looring and schedule a no obligation pre-measure and consultation at www.�loorspecialists.biz

Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate Tile • Stone • Luxury Vinyl

561-514-1912 11453 Southern Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach www.FloorSpecialists.Biz Monday - Friday 9-6 Saturday 10-4