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ACREAGE MUSIC FEST AT THE PARK

The Wellington Village Council conducted its second “visioning” workshop June 18, focusing not only on Wellington, but looking at the regional influences. During the workshop, council members received sobering news from financial staff members about declining reserve funds. Page 3

County Commission Approves Land Swap

The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday approved an exchange of less than an acre of land in the Pond Cypress Natural Area to adjust the State Road 7 right of way in exchange for nearly 4 acres of equal or higher-quality land within the existing right of way adjacent to the natural area. Page 4 The Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District hosted the quarterly Acreage Music Fest at Acreage Community Park on Saturday, June 20 with fun for all ages. There were vendor booths, food trucks and musicians of all styles. Shown here, Brittney Hornstein, Jennifer Van Ostrand, Ayelin Marion, Katie Massie, Isaac Marion and Erica Lemongello enjoy the afternoon. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

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RiverWalk Toastmasters Present SpeakFest 2015

The RiverWalk Toastmasters Club presented its SpeakFest 2015 on Saturday, June 20 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Jeff Justice, a certified speaking professional, was the keynote speaker. Page 17

Biz Alliance Hosts June Social At Oak

The Western Business Alliance held its June social on Thursday, June 18 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar in Royal Palm Beach.

It was a great evening with old friends and a chance to make new friends while building business relationships. Page 19

OPINION In Memorium: Jason Budjinski, 1976-2015

We lost a member of our family last week when longtime TownCrier employee Jason Budjinski lost his battle with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). He touched many in the western communities through his writing and his music. Join us Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. in the center court of the original Wellington Mall as we celebrate Jason’s amazing life. Page 4

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Laura Danowski Replaces Snowball On LGWCD Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Laura Danowski was elected Monday to the “qualified elector” seat on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors, replacing 15-year incumbent Robert Snowball by a vote of 98-80.

The seat is the only one filled on the board by a vote of qualified electors, rather than through the one-acre, one-vote process used for the other four supervisors. A qualified elector is a registered voter who also owns property.

Snowball said it had been a pleasure serving on the board over the years.

“I’m hoping to turn my loss into a positive, because now Laura has in her hands the power to show everybody out here that none of you guys up there are corrupt, and nothing crooked is going on,” he said, calling attention to allegations that had been circulated during the campaign. “I’m calling on [her] to learn your position, learn these guys you’re working with

and let these people know there’s no one corrupt up there. They’re just all good guys, all trying to save us money.”

Danowski said she looked forward to working with the other members of the board and becoming an asset to the district and the town.

“Part of my being up here is to be a voice and a conduit for the people of Loxahatchee Groves who don’t necessarily understand how things work and where numbers go and how they’re applied, and how decisions are made,” she said. “That is, indeed, a part of my mission for running and wanting to be here.”

Marge Herzog chaired the district’s annual meeting, which was called to order after a day of voting at the district office. Herzog thanked Snowball for his service and congratulated Danowski.

Independent auditors Rampell & Rampell monitored the election and tabulated the results.

During the meeting, David Caplivski of Grau & Associates

gave the annual financial report, announcing that the district had a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending in September 2014, with no deficiencies or internal weaknesses.

The district reported an excess of revenues over expenditures of $70,409 and total revenue of $1,724,917, which represents an increase of $127,091, or 7.95 percent, compared to 2013. Special assessments made up 78 percent of total revenues in 2014.

Expenditures for 2014 were $2,107,026, which represents an increase of $476,296, or 29.21 percent, compared with 2013. The increase was primarily due to ongoing road improvements and the purchase of two heavy machinery items for current and future road maintenance projects.

Personal services accounted for 55 percent of expenditures, with operating costs at 32 percent, capital outlay at 20 percent and debt service at 19 percent.

The fund balance at the end of See LGWCD, page 18

Financial Web Site Ranks RPB Among Best For Young Families

By Paul L. Gaba Town-Crier Staff Report Young families looking for a place to live in Florida should seriously look at Royal Palm Beach.

So says NerdWallet, a consumerfocused web site dedicated to saving people money every day by helping them make better, more informed financial decisions.

“NerdWallet crunched the numbers to find the best towns in Florida for young families,” said Sara Collins, a senior communications analyst with the San Francisco-based company. “Royal Palm Beach ranked 10th out of 180 [communities with more than 10,000 residents].”

Where you decide to make a home is a huge financial decision, Collins explained.

“We crunch data from govern-

ment sources,” she said. “One major change to our study this year was that we added the entire ‘family-friendly’ component.

Looking at the percentage of households with school-aged children, Royal Palm Beach had very good numbers.”

The “family-friendly” component helped boost Royal Palm Beach from 17th in 2013 to 10th in the current review.

According to the statistics, nearly 27 percent of Royal Palm Beach households are families with children, many of whom were drawn by the village’s affordability. Median home values in Royal Palm Beach are $189,300, which is 15 percent below the top 10 average of $223,930. Among the draws: young families love the community’s annual events,

including the Star Spangled Spectacular celebration for the Fourth of July and the community band summer concert series.

“The monument sign on Okeechobee Blvd., the symbol when you enter Royal Palm Beach, is that of a family,” Councilman Jeff Hmara said. “I was speaking to residents at the Citizens Summit a few days before this came out, and it was a recurring theme from the people I spoke to, that Royal Palm Beach is family-oriented, and that many of the activities and events we offer make it what it is today.”

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli was not surprised by the high marks.

“About five to 10 years ago, [Family Circle magazine] came See NERDWALLET, page 18

Wellington Council To Revisit Plans For Community Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday to schedule a review of construction plans for the new Wellington Community Center after Councilman Matt Willhite said the final plans did not look like what the council had approved.

“I would like to bring to the council’s attention something that is very alarming to me,” Willhite said. “We were all so happy to go out after years of discussion about the community center, what’s going to happen, and it came to us.

We deliberated for months about what to do, and we got dimensions and drawings and plans and scales and replicas. The plans that I got look nothing like what I was told it was going to be.”

Willhite said he had reviewed the plans with Director of Operations Jim Barnes before the meeting and thought they should

be reviewed by the entire council.

“I am actually potentially thinking about asking this to come back to the council and revisit the entire community center project,” he said. “I’m not putting it on hold.

It’s still in demolition, it’s going forward; [but] this is not a Wellington standard building. It is an institutional-looking building that has no dimension, nothing to it. It looks terrible to me.”

Willhite said the entire veranda on the back appeared to have been removed from the plan and that the square footage on one side had been reduced.

“I asked Mr. Barnes to tell me today how much property was there and how much we’re utilizing,” he said. “I think a lot of this is being done in cost measures because we speculated and had an idea of how much we could afford to build at the time, and because of See DESIGN, page 7

FUN FATHER’S DAY RUN

The third annual Father’s Day 5K Daddy Dash, a charity race for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, took place Sunday, June 21 at Village Park. This year marked the third anniversary of the race, which has grown dramatically over that time. Shown here are Susan and Stephen Calderalo with Jinon Deeb.

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Pinto Announces Run For Mayor Of Royal Palm Beach

By Paul L. Gaba Town-Crier Staff Report The first hat has been thrown into the 2016 Royal Palm Beach mayoral election ring.

Councilman Fred Pinto, who has served for 12 years on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, announced this week that he will run for the position currently held by Mayor Matty Mattioli, who is expected to retire next year after 22 years in office, including six as mayor.

“My paperwork has been filed, and even though we have a lot of time, I wanted to do this early, due to the election dates being moved,” Pinto said. “I’ve been on the council more than 12 years, and I think I’ve done a good job and accomplished a lot.”

The 2016 village election will be held March 15, on the same ballot with Florida’s presidential

primary. The formal qualifying period opens Nov. 24 and closes Dec. 8.

“The village is in a good position financially, and we have a stable environment,” Pinto said.

“Matty told me when he was done, I should step up, and I’m stepping up to continue our solid leadership.”

Pinto added that a recent report by the web site NerdWallet placed Royal Palm Beach in the top 10 Florida communities in which to raise a young family.

“That alone speaks volumes on why I decided to continue us on the right path, the path we’ve been on for a long time,” Pinto said.

Pinto, who has 18 months left on his current term, said he has not yet filed his “resign to run” paperwork, but will do so as the filing deadline nears. State law requires that he See PINTO, page 7

Superintendent’s County Tour Arrives In Wellington

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report New Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa met with parents, teachers, administrators, local officials and others Monday at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington.

Avossa’s appearance was part of a countywide tour that has taken him from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton to Belle Glade as he orients himself to his new job.

“Welcome to the superintendent’s community tour,” PBCHS Principal Darren Edgecomb said to an audience of more than 250 people.

School Board Member Marcia Andrews introduced the new superintendent.

“I looked at his credentials and

his accomplishments, on how he had improved student achievement and success for all children, and I was truly excited. Then I noticed he was from Florida,” she said.

“When I saw his graduation rates, how he improved them, how he worked to make sure every student had an opportunity for success…

[I realized] he’s on the ground and making it happen in the community.”

Avossa, unanimously hired for the post in April, began work this month. Previously head of schools in Fulton County, Ga., Avossa noted that he was recruited for his new position; he hadn’t been searching for a job.

“As I studied the district, I realized that in many ways, I could touch the lives of more children.

I could touch the lives of more

adults and really impact the community in a broader way with the lessons I’ve learned in the last nine years since I’ve been gone from Florida,” he said.

Avossa has worked as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and has learned the ins and outs of middle and elementary schools, as well as the K-8 structure.

“These are large, complicated systems,” he said, explaining that there are more than 22,000 employees with a budget of more than $2 billion.

Avossa said he studied under the Broad Center’s academy program to learn to manage such an intricate system. In Fulton County, they used a modified zero-based budget, he said, explaining that he wants to look deeply into the See AVOSSA, page 18

Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa with Palm Beach Central High School Principal Darren Edgecomb.

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Wellington Visioning Workshop Includes A Financial Warning

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council conducted its second “visioning” workshop June 18, focusing not only on Wellington, but looking at the regional influences surrounding the community.

During the workshop, council members received sobering news from financial staff members.

They reported that declining reserve funds could force either tax or assessment increases, and/or reduced services.

Mayor Bob Margolis complimented the staff, especially Projects Manager Mike O’Dell, for assembling a report that considered projects including Minto West and GL Homes, and the concurrent need for roadway development, including the State Road 7 extension.

“This is a continuation from last year, and first I want to say staff has done a phenomenal job of putting this together and really focusing on certainly what’s going on around us with the many thousands of homes that will be built… and a million-and-a-half

square feet of commercial space… that could potentially impact the Village of Wellington.”

Margolis said the visioning process is important to keep Wellington a destination for people rather than a pass-through to other communities.

Village Manager Paul Schofield encouraged council members and staff to engage in a dialogue.

“If we look at what came out of last year’s visioning session, there were really a lot of good ideas, and we’ve been putting them into operation,” he said. “You’ll see some of that in this year’s budget.”

The main issues to focus on included what is anticipated to occur around the village in the next 20 to 40 years, the concept of a “midtown” area near the Wellington Municipal Complex, future budget considerations and more.

“We work best as a staff when we get direction from the council,” Schofield said.

O’Dell noted that the oldest parts of Wellington date back to the 1970s. He pointed out that the major economic drivers in those years were Motorola, IBM

and Pratt & Whitney, along with other companies that are no longer present.

“Wellington was actually thought about as a community that had high recreational uses, and the workplace was somewhere else,” O’Dell said, adding that he thought the village has retained that image to some extent. “No matter what we look at, that’s our roots.”

In 1982, the vision of Wellington was diverted into the equestrian arena.

“We expanded that, and that’s where the Country Place PUD came into it, so we had some activities going on in Saddle Trail and Paddock Park, which were somewhat equestrian-related, but that’s basically where we were,” he said.

O’Dell said that course of action has now been largely completed.

“We are a municipality, we have a variety of housing, we have great schools, commercial centers, civic amenities and we have great parks,” he said, asking what courses of action they need to sustain the community.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig

said she wanted to include local businesses that have helped the village thrive, pointing out that she and O’Dell were among the business people who started successful enterprises here.

“I don’t want to gloss over that,” Gerwig said. “I think it is something that we should be focusing on because of the quality of life.

People don’t want to travel 45 minutes to work anymore. People do want to live, work and play here, and it has made my quality of life completely different.”

Vice Mayor John Greene said that he disagreed, to an extent, pointing out that he had worked in Miami for some time but wanted his wife and children to be in a family-oriented community.

“I was willing to make that sacrifice, and I think a lot of people are,” Greene said. “I agree that [local] businesses are an important component, but we are not competing with downtown West Palm Beach… We don’t get that look when we are trying to attract businesses, but wherever those corporate entities end up, I think they always look at Wellington as

a place to invest and buy a home and raise their families.”

Greene said he didn’t think that Wellington should change its identity. “Let’s not sell out in terms of our identity and what makes Wellington unique, otherwise Wellington will be a pass-through community,” he said.

Director of Operations Jim Barnes said Gerwig and Greene were both correct in that they both wanted to raise families in Wellington, whether they wanted to have a local business or commute to work.

Greene said it is always exciting to go other places as a representative of the village.

“This brand has so much value throughout Palm Beach County, in Florida, around the country,” he said. “People hear about Wellington, and we’re relevant for a reason, so let’s not lose sight of that.”

Administrative & Financial Services Director Tanya Quickel said the financial outlook for Wellington is excellent, although the council will face some tough decisions in coming years.

“We heard that from the auditor,” Quickel said. “We’re starting to work on the 2016 budget, and we have discussed some of our preliminary work with you. You are to be commended for years of continuing to keep Wellington in that position, but we’ve also heard from the auditor that we need to be aware of our use of fund balances going forward, and this visioning is the perfect time to put that in focus.”

She pointed out that this year, more than $900,000 in rate stabilization and unrestricted funds were used to balance the budget, and that about $800,000, and about $1.3 million in Acme fund reserves are being looked at to balance the 2016 budget.

Quickel said that in order to sustain services, the shortfall would continue to grow with the current 2.45 millage rate, which equates to $2.45 per $1,000 assessed property value.

“We will continue to use more and more fund reserves from both the general fund and Acme,” she said, adding that current gas tax See VISION, page 7

Pafford: Legislature’s Amendment 1 Financing Headed To Court

By Paul L. Gaba Town-Crier Staff Report A pre-emptive strike was filed in Leon County Circuit Court on Monday, June 22, claiming the Florida Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott violated the state constitution by failing to comply with Amendment 1, the Water and Land Conservation Initiative, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters last fall.

“The lawsuit was filed today, before the governor even signed [the budget],” State Rep. and Minority Leader Mark Pafford (D-District 86) said while addressing the Mid-County Democratic Club’s meeting in Royal Palm Beach that evening. “Roughly 78 percent of voters in Palm Beach County, and 75 percent in the state, felt Amendment 1 should have used our dollars to purchase land we need to conserve.”

However, that was not what happened, he said.

“It’s pretty plain language,” Pafford said. “But the legislature took those dollars and began supplanting general revenue money that went to salaries and administrative overhead.”

The lawsuit was filed one day before Scott approved the $78.7 billion state budget — a total that was $461.4 million less than approved by the legislature after

he vetoed a number of items, including a controversial $2 million-plus earmarked for a sports facility in Bradenton, $15 million for a downtown Orlando campus of the University of Central Florida, $300,000 for a Holocaust memorial for Miami Beach and many other projects.

Palm Beach County projects lost to the veto pen include $3.5 million for the Lake Worth Park of Commerce, $1 million for Florida Atlantic University and $1 million for the Norton Museum. The $12 million 4th District Court of Appeal project survived, as did $2 million for drainage work in The Acreage.

The 10-page lawsuit was filed by EarthJustice, a nonprofit public-interest law firm that has represented environmental groups in more than 20 years of lawsuits over restoration of the Everglades, on behalf of the Florida Wildlife Federation, the St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, Senate President Andy Gardiner and the entire legislature are named in the suit.

“The constitutional amendment is clear,” EarthJustice attorney David Guest said in a statement. “A third of the tax on real-estate deals is to be used to prevent every last inch of Florida land from getting chewed up by development. But most

lawmakers are simply not listening. That’s why we have to go to court.”

The legislature did not do what the amendment requires, added Manly Fuller, president of the Florida Wildlife Federation. “Seventy-five percent of Florida voters approved this amendment last November, and they were clear that they want the state to buy conservation land,” Fuller said. “Instead, the legislature took the money and used it for things it should not be spent on. This is a slap in the face to Florida voters, and it should not stand.”

The Water and Land Conservation Amendment requires that, for the next 20 years, 33 percent of the proceeds from real estate documentary-stamp taxes go to manage, protect and acquire land and water for conservation purposes. For the upcoming year, the share of the real-estate tax is projected to bring in more than $740 million.

In a statement issued Monday night, Crisafulli said, “The fact that the legislature received news of the lawsuit from the media reveals much about the plaintiffs’ motivation. The legislature complied with both the spirit and the letter of the constitution, and we look forward to defending against this politically motivated lawsuit.”

According to Gardiner’s office, sev-

eral major environmental projects were financed from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund and other revenue sources, and were included in the budget sent to Scott: • Springs protection: $50 million.

• Land management funding increase: $77.4 million.

• Everglades restoration: $81.8 million.

• Beaches: $32.1 million. State financing will leverage over $100 million in local and federal funds.

• Land acquisition: $55 million. This includes $20 million for the Kissimmee River, $32.4 million for Florida Forever programs, of that $15 million for Rural and Family Lands, and $2.6 million for other land purchases.

• Local parks/Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program: $6 million.

• Drinking water and wastewater revolving loan programs: $93.4 million.

State funds match federal funds, $1 to $5.

• Small county wastewater grant program: $16 million.

• Water projects: $73.3 million.

“At the end of the day, more than $700 million would have been allocated for this new idea [of purchasing, managing and protecting land],” Pafford said. “It’s outrageous the state did this.”

The lawsuit contends that instead, the legislature “misappropriated” more than

State Rep. Mark Pafford speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Mid-County Democratic Club.

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$300 million of the money and devoted it to purposes not allowed for under the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment finding that the legislature has violated the state constitution by misappropriating that money.

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Jason Budjinski: Remembering Our Co-Worker And Friend

We lost a member of our family last week when longtime Town-Crier employee Jason Budjinski lost his battle with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). He touched many in the western communities through his writing and his music.

Jason joined the Town-Crier as a reporter in 2001, not long after he graduated from Florida Atlantic University. He quickly showed himself to be an adept writer, offering readers insightful coverage of Royal Palm Beach and The Acreage. Later, he left to write for the Broward/Palm Beach New Times, working his way to music editor there, before returning to the Town-Crier in a key editorial role. Until his illness forced him to cut back his hours, he managed the Town-Crier’s always-active e-mail system, organized photographers and composed pages. He also did writing and editing work for Wellington The Magazine and Okeechobee The Magazine. In between, he was an amazing musician and an avid skateboarder.

Born in West Palm Beach and raised in The Acreage and Wellington, Jason was hit with the devastating diagnosis of PSC as a young man. He fought that heartbreaking disease, and later Crohn’s disease, for nearly two decades before losing his battle on June 16.

Jason’s strong personality outweighed the negatives of his health situation daily. He was respected by community leaders and co-workers for his unique abilities and positive attitude.

He was a vocal proponent of the lifesaving abilities of organ donation — which, sadly, he was unable to take advantage of — and also of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), in particular its impact on young adults, and demonstrated its impact using his own life as a blueprint.

In a commentary he wrote just over a year ago for another publication, he described himself as having once been “a member of Generation Invincible, an overly confident 20-something who thought health insurance was something for ‘old people.’ I ate healthful foods and exercised regularly. Having lived with my parents for most of my college years, I worked part time, saved money and graduated without going into debt. I was 22, and ready to leave the nest and take on the world.”

It was under his mother’s insurance plan that both diseases were discovered. And sudden-

Lox Groves: Town In Crisis

As written in last week’s Town-Crier, at the June 16 meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, Councilman Jim Rockett had a request for proposals (RFP) placed on the agenda for a new town management firm. He also made the motion to approve it, which was seconded by Councilman Ryan Liang and approved by Councilman Ron Jarriel.

During discussion, Rockett attempted to mislead the public and insinuated that the current firm, Underwood Management, expected a lifetime contract. He failed to mention the real “lifers” — the town’s law firm and the waste monitor vendor. The mayor correctly stated that Underwood was the fourth management group in nine years. So not “lifers.” The town’s attorney confirmed that management services did not need to go out for RFP, as it is a professional service.

Here is what the public needs to know and remember: • Immediately following the March 10 election, Liang publically confirmed on television that his campaign engaged in voter fraud.

• Rockett was part of that campaign.

• Yes, Liang is allowed to retain his seat, while Florida Department of Law enforcement conducts their investigation and a judge makes a ruling.

• The town’s law firm must defend Rockett for his questionable role on the canvassing committee to certify the election. They are not required to represent him in his role in collecting absentee ballots and possibly intimidating voters.

If we, the public, do not voice our objections, these councilmen

ly, Jason had another mission: healthcare activist. “Before the ACA went into full effect, insurance companies could have denied me coverage — or charged me rates I could never afford — because I have pre-existing conditions, the most serious being PSC, which put me on the liver transplant list,” Jason wrote. “Without this new law, I’d have to get covered under COBRA, which costs a lot more and is only temporary.”

While the ACA is far from perfect, it’s better than what was there before, he explained.

“I wish everyone complaining about having to purchase insurance or pay a penalty could see it from where I’m sitting,” Budjinski continued. “Without insurance, the costs of all I’ve done to stay on the transplant list would be in the six figures. So pardon me if I get angry every time I hear some Republican congressman talk about repealing the ACA and discouraging young people from enrolling. Listen up, kids: I’ve been in your shoes. You are playing Russian roulette with your health. You may be fine now, but that can change in an instant.

Trust me, having physical ailments to contend with is plenty; you don’t need the added stress of figuring out how to pay for treatment.”

Jason hated funerals. Instead, a “celebration of life” will be held in his honor on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. in the center court of the original Wellington Mall, located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Tributes will be made. Tears will flow. Memories will be recalled. Laughs and stories will be shared. And hopefully the world — whether Generation Invincible or not — will keep Jason’s life music playing long after the celebration has ended.

If you’re looking to do something in his honor, the Budjinski family requests donations in Jason’s name to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure. Donations can be sent via mail to 5237 S. Kenton Way, Englewood, CO 80111 or made online at http://bit.ly/1SUA0S7. To learn more, visit www.pscpartners.org.

Jason Budjinski was a writer, a musician, a son, a brother and a friend. He will be missed by all of us here at the Town-Crier, and many others throughout the western communities and beyond.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR will state that since no one complained, the public must agree with them.

As a member of the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee (FAAC), I publically stated my disapproval at the council meeting. I also stated it at this week’s FAAC meeting. Serving on this committee does not require me to avert my eyes from questionable financial decisions or stay silent. It is interesting to note which members did not state their disapproval, and perhaps their personal and business relationships with councilmen Liang and Rockett need to be investigated.

What can the voters and landowners of Loxahatchee Groves do? They can ask that this vote be placed back on the agenda by one of the members of the majority that approved it and another vote taken.

Stop by our new town hall at 155 F Road and ask for a copy of Mr. Underwood’s resume and bio.

You will learn that Bill Underwood has over 30 years of government finance experience. He presents seminars to Florida municipal elected officials at the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials, to the Florida City/County Managers Association, to government finance officers at the GFOA and FGFOA, and Florida Association of City Clerks participants. He is well-versed in Florida Statutes and the proper expenditure of funds.

Also, ask how many staff members they provide to the town. The answer is more than has ever been provided. Also, ask about Mrs. Underwood’s skills at uncovering fraudulent billings and standing up for residents when they were not receiving services from the LGWCD. So, in conclusion, the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is fortunate

enough to have a well-qualified town manger and his staff, who have taken the time to learn every detail of our town, and yet these three councilmen want to throw out the transparency and detail that we now have. The question is why?

Virginia Standish Loxahatchee Groves

A Simple Solution

Problem: Loxahatchee Groves council members fail to represent the will of the people.

Solution: Execute the final year option of the town management contract.

Background: The town management contract to provide professional services stipulates that Underwood Management may be retained for another year at the will of council. Councilman Jim Rockett motioned for the town to make a request for proposals for new town management services. Councilman Ryan Liang seconded, with Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel providing the majority vote. Mayor David Browning and Councilman Tom Goltzené were in the minority.

Rationale: Underwood Management needs to be replaced for receiving criticism of so far not doing the resurfacing of Compton, Bryan and Marcella.

Rebuttal: Single contracted scopes of work are different than furnishing professional services.

Groves residents get ready: the council will be seeking a new town attorney at the completion of the contracted time of services to be rendered. The Groves managerial and the legal representation handled in such fashion is discouraging.

Look a little deeper. The vote

revealed a councilman ruling his kingdom. Past royal activities include the willingness to be an absentee accuser in the “abundance of caution” town council hearing, attempting to coerce the mayor to change the mayor’s appointment to a committee and commenting in a January 2013 article that “he gives dovetails what residents think.”

The vote revealed a councilman who believes Underwood Management is too friendly with the residents of the Groves. Town management should not answer residents questions about town business. The council vote has been cast, case closed.

The vote revealed a councilman was unaware that Underwood Management has one more year available on the contract. He knows since he voted with the majority, he can place the management contract on the council agenda for reconsideration.

The vote revealed in public comment that resident after resident were in favor of retaining Underwood Management. The only voice in support of replacing Underwood Management was a Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District supervisor.

Underwood Management provides the residents of the Groves quality and friendly service. The town manager has 30 years of municipal finance and accounting experience. Their accolades are many.

The town’s new governmental accounting software is ready to be implemented. Select members of council want it running. Underwood Management suggests letting the new management do it, since it requires training of staff and five months to become fully operational.

The chair and a member of the finance committee suggest paying a third party to implement the system to have it ready for new management.

The simple solution is to execute the one-year option and retain Underwood Management. You get what you pay for.

Keith Harris Loxahatchee Groves

Kudos To Danowski

The people of Loxahatchee Groves finally spoke on Monday.

Laura Danowski won the election to Seat #1 on the contentious and anachronistic Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District (LGWCD) Board of Supervisors.

At last, the people have a voice on what has, for many years, been a good ol’ boys club, operating solely in its own interest at the expense of the town and its residents.

Can Laura get the recreational trails open, which, after 20-plus years of procrastination, the LGWCD has failed to do?

Can Laura break the unhealthy links between some members of the LGWCD board and the criminal on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council they went to extreme lengths to help get re-elected?

Can Laura clean up the disgusting canals? Can she ensure your road is graded regularly?

Can she put an end to the special treatment of friends, relatives and buddies?

The answer to all of the above is, of course, no. She’s one of five supervisors; the other four of which will do all they can to shut her out and safeguard the dodgy status quo.

Her first challenge will be to survive the barrage of meaningless inveiglement and obfuscation so often perfectly presented by Supervisor John Ryan, the rambling, self-appointed spokesperson for… well, everyone it seems.

What she will be able to do from the outset will be to ask questions: Why has it taken so long to get the trails open?

Why are the canals so disgraceful?

Why are some residents favored over others?

Where does all the money go?

And, unlike the hapless residents who ask these same questions meeting after meeting, invariably met with patronizing nods, smug smirks and a platitudinous “thank you,” Laura will be able to press for and research the answers.

Go Laura!

Tim Hart-Woods Loxahatchee Groves

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OPINION

Executive Pay Is Out Of Control In The Big Media Companies It is true. Discovery Communications pays its boss man, David Zaslav, $156 million a year to run the company. Wow! I am impressed. I wonder what his daily diary looks like?

But wait, there are a cadre of other media head men who make out rather well, too. For example, Les Moonves, the CBS mogul,

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rides into second place in the top pay parade at a whopping $54.4 million per year. I wonder what he pays for a business suit these days?

Ah, there is also Philippe Dauman, the Viacom chief, cook and bottle washer, who, at $44.3 million, edges out Robert Iger of Walt Disney ($43.7 million) and Marissa Mayer of Yahoo ($42.1

million). Just behind is Leonard Schleifer, leader of Regenerer Pharmaceuticals, who rakes in $42 million.

The happy-go-lucky list goes on to Marc Benioff of Salesforce. com, who gets along on $39.9 million, and Jeffrey Leiden, from Vertex, making $36.6 million.

Bringing up the rear of the top ten

list are Brian Roberts of Comcast at $33 million and Jeffrey Bewkes of Time Warner, counting his pennies up to $32.7 million.

No doubt, the heavily laden salaries are influenced by the huge “take homes” of the communication industries’ salaries of directors, actors and writers, who often do very well financially. It

is fair to indicate that where the talent gets sizeable salaries, the top men do proportionally better.

But $156.1 million dollars per year (not including perks)?

Interestingly, according to Standard & Poor’s, compensation for the big bosses on their 500 List rose to a record $10.6 million last year.

NEWS

County Commission Approves Land Swap For SR 7 Alignment

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday approved an exchange of less than an acre of land in the Pond Cypress Natural Area to adjust the State Road 7 right of way in exchange for nearly 4 acres of equal or higher-quality land within the existing right of way that is immediately adjacent to the natural area.

Rob Robbins, director of the county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM), said the exchange will return land to the natural area that will not be needed for the final de-

sign of the road. He explained that it was a simple land swap between departments.

“The request is to take about eight-tenths of an acre of land managed by ERM and dedicate that as road right of way managed

by Palm Beach County Engineering. In exchange, another 4 acres of land currently managed by engineering will be directed toward ERM to become part of the natural area,” Robbins said.

The land, a narrow strip along the west and north sides of the right of way, came to the county about 10 years ago as future right of way for SR 7, and most of it is

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in the natural area, he said.

“Here we are 10 years later, as the road is being designed, and we see that the alignment that we set aside needs to be tweaked,” Robbins said. “In this case, tweaked in favor of the natural areas, actually conveying a little more land to the natural area than there was before.”

Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb said the Florida Department of Transportation has finalized the design and knows what the needed roundabout and curve will look like.

“They’ve come to us and said, ‘We only need to use this much

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land,’ so this land is available to go to the natural area as sort of mitigation for the road,” Webb said. “We thought that’s wonderful, instead of having a wider road, we are actually trying to squeeze and balance out in these environmentally sensitive areas what we actually need.”

Webb said he strongly disagreed with comments made earlier by Acreage resident Alex Larson that there was a safety issue with the design.

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about, it meets all their standards as well. It will handle multiple lanes in both directions going around the roundabout.”

Commissioner Paulette Burdick said she was going to support the resolution because it has a positive benefit for the natural area, but she questioned the safety of the turn, using as an example the southbound exit on Interstate 95 to Belvedere Road.

“You’re going 65 miles per hour, and FDOT designed this exit to meet their safety standards,” Burdick said. “You’re coming south on I-95 at 65, down to 15, and if you really don’t get it down

to 15 miles an hour, you’re going to fly off the road at the turn, and many of the stanchions put there have been knocked down.”

Burdick said the planned SR 7 turn to the north toward Northlake Blvd. also looked severe, and pointed out that many of the drivers on the future extension would probably be going faster than they should be. “I foresee a lot of accidents at that area going over the M Canal,” she said. “The design is not acceptable to me for people’s habits in driving.”

Commissioner Priscilla Taylor made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried unanimously.

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FATHER’S DAY 5K DADDY DASH RETURNS TO VILLAGE PARK IN WELLINGTON

The third annual Father’s Day 5K Daddy Dash, a charity race for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, took place Sunday, June 21 at Village Park. This year marked the third anniversary of the race, which has grown dramatically over that time. The event included PHOTOS BY MIKE COLAROSSI/TOWN-CRIER food trucks and fun activities, including the popular Kids Run and Diaper Dash.

The third annual Father’s Day 5K Daddy Dash gets underway.

Adri Solar, Francesca Solar and Olivia Hanze cool down after the long run.

Jordan Bethea with her father, Brian.

Minoshka Edouard, Ella Estema and Amber Maschmeier with their medals.

Rose, Jessica, Jim and Dianne Duemig.

Ryan Ocasio helps hand out the medals.

Sara Pierson about to finish the race.

The Kids Run is about to begin.

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOLS OFFERING A CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

The Cambridge Schools of Wellington (1920 Royal Fern Drive) is offering a summer camp through Aug. 7 for kids 18 months through kindergarten age. Each week there is a different theme for activities, which include field trips, water play and fun on the playground.

For more info., e-mail Sara Purvis at spurvis@cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013.

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CRIME NEWS

By Amanda Haar, RD, LD/N The Wellness Center at Ultima Fitness

Celebrate a Happy and Healthy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! In my experience, when the flags are out, the grills are hot. Therefore, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes -- one that impresses as a unique combination and provides a wealth of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Jammin’ Salmon Serves 4

Ingredients • 1/3 cup jam • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • ½ teaspoon paprika • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • Four 4-ounce salmon filets Directions •In a small bowl, combine jam, mustard, paprika, and pepper. Wisk until well mixed. Spread jam mixture over salmon.

Nutrition Information Per 1 filet + 1.5 Tablespoons jam mixture Calories: 238 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 89mg Total Carbohydrate: 19g Dietary Fiber: 0g Protein: 23g

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Acreage Residents Report Stolen Packages To PBSO

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report JUNE 18 — A deputy from the Acreage/Loxahatchee substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a resident of Tangerine Blvd. in The Acreage last Thursday regarding stolen property. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:17 a.m. and 6 p.m. last Wednesday, UPS and FedEx dropped off three packages containing auto parts valued at $1,400 on the victim’s porch. When the victim returned home, the packages were not there. According to the report, the delivery was verified by FedEx and UPS. JUNE 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted last Friday by a resident of 75th Lane North in The Acreage regarding stolen property. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3:23 and 5:30 p.m. last Friday, someone removed an Apple iPhone 5C, valued at $300, from the victim’s driveway. According to the report, the phone was delivered to the victim’s home by UPS, however, the package was nowhere to be found when the victim went to look for it.

••• JUNE 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Essex Drive last Wednesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Tuesday and 7 a.m. last Wednesday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and work van and ransacked both vehicles, taking $11 in loose change and a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicles.

JUNE 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Fairway Cove Court last Wednesday regarding an instance of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:45 p.m. last Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. last Wednesday, someone damaged the victim’s vehicle with eggs, causing approximately $500 in damage.

JUNE 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Wednesday afternoon regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, James Barkley was observed selecting items off the shelf and placing them in a shopping cart before exiting the store without paying for the items.

According to the report, Barkley had to be forcibly restrained. He was charged with felony retail theft and resisting a merchant.

JUNE 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Publix supermarket on Wellington Trace last Thursday evening regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, a Hispanic male ran out of the store with a green shopping basket containing at least $100 worth of meat without paying. According to the report, the suspect left in a gold-colored vehicle.

JUNE 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Shaker Circle last Thursday evening regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 9:40 p.m.,

someone entered and ransacked the victim’s residence, stealing two 48-inch televisions, two 22k gold rings, a 22k gold bracelet and $2,000 in cash. DNA evidence was gathered from the home and the unlocked sliding glass door, which was thought to be a possible point of entry.

JUNE 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Hyacinth Place last Thursday evening regarding an instance of vandalism.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:39 and 9 p.m. last Thursday, two juveniles were seen in the area using a crow bar style object to hit sprinkler heads.

According to the report, a window was broken. One of the minors admitted to breaking the window and causing $150 in damage.

JUNE 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Quiet Woods Road in the Emerald Forest community last Friday morning regarding several vehicle burglaries. According to one PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Thursday and 7 a.m. last Friday, someone rummaged through the victim’s 2005 Lexus RX330. According to the report, nothing was taken from the vehicle. According to a second PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Thursday and 7 a.m. last Friday, someone rummaged through the victim’s 2008 Nissan Rogue. Nothing was taken from that vehicle either.

JUNE 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the Willows community last Friday morning regarding an attempted residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, just before midnight last Thursday evening, the victim’s daughter saw a young black male with a red baseball cap and red shirt inside the enclosed patio.

The suspect fled after the daughter screamed. No items were taken from the patio or the home.

JUNE 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Al Packer Ford West car dealership last Saturday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Friday and 3 p.m. last Saturday, someone entered the southeast side of the property and removed a red tailgate, valued at $4,000, off of a 2015 F-350 truck. According to the report, two males were observed walking around the parking lot and sitting in a vehicle at approximately 9:45 p.m.

JUNE 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 57th Road North in The Acreage on Monday morning regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 12:30 p.m. on June 18 and 10 a.m. last Monday, someone entered the vacant home and stole a Goodman 3 ton air conditioner unit, valued at $3,500; a water pump, valued at $1,000; and 30 feet of copper wiring, valued at $3,000.

JUNE 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday morning to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 and 11:30 a.m., Amanda Gibbs was observed concealing items in See BLOTTER, page 18

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Darin Byrd, alias Richard Byrd, is a white male, 5’10” tall and weighing 200 lbs., with brown hair, hazel eyes and scars on his chest and abdomen.

His date of birth is 07/07/65. Byrd is wanted on felony charges for grand theft. His address is listed as at large.

He is wanted as of 06/18/15.

• Zaybel Gonzalez-Alvarez, alias Zaybel Gonzales, is a white female, 5’3’’ tall and weighing 140 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 11/20/94.

Gonzalez-Alvarez is wanted for failure to appear in court on felony charges for the possession of cocaine. Her last known address was 73rd Court North in The Acreage. She is wanted as of 06/18/15.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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RPB OKs Short Extension For Lennar’s Wastewater Site Buy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council has authorized a two-week extension with Lennar Homes for the purchase of the village’s old wastewater treatment plant site. The action was taken at the council’s June 18 meeting and was needed due to delays in Lennar receiving a traffic study approval.

The council approved the sale of the 154-acre property to Lennar for $35 million in February.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said the 60-day due diligence period ends June 29, but the timetable had been thrown behind because of a delay in the traffic study approval by the county.

“At the end of that period was the opportunity for Lennar to say whether they want to continue with the purchase or not,” Liggins said, explaining that currently, Lennar could default at no cost to them.

“If they wanted to continue with the purchase, they had to put up another deposit of $600,000, and the refundability of that deposit is a little more restrictive.”

Lennar asked for a two-week extension to July 13.

“I know we’ve known about this date for a long time, and I don’t want to see any of our dates shift, but we worked hard to get a contract closing and a schedule that would happen in 2015,” Liggins said. “Lennar assured me that no other dates would be shifted because of this shift. The submittals for the site plan are not being shifted, and the closing is not being shifted. They are asking for two weeks to make that final decision and write that next deposit.”

Since none of the other dates are being shifted, Liggins recommended that the council give them the two weeks.

Councilman Jeff Hmara asked what the rationale was for the

extension, and Brad Stanis with Lennar Homes said Lennar had authorized the Wantman Group to do a traffic study, which took 30 days to complete, including a review by the county.

“We were supposed to get the study back on June 5, but we didn’t receive it until June 16,” Stanis said. “We need to review it internally. We did that Wednesday morning, and yesterday I met with Ray Liggins to discuss a possible extension. The traffic study was two weeks later than we anticipated, thanks to our friends at the county, unfortunately, and that’s why we’re here asking for the extension.”

Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas said he was going to agree with Liggins’ recommendation but did not like granting contract extensions. “One of the things since I’ve been on the council that I got the most heat about was a contract situation we had on a construction

project,” Valuntas said. “The issue was the contractor, and this was right up here on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. They didn’t comply with a lot of the dates, and the dates are there for a reason.”

Valuntas warned that he would not be supporting future contract delays. Councilman Dave Swift made a motion to approve the extension, which carried 5-0.

In other business: • The council approved a oneyear extension on a sign variance for the IHOP restaurant in the Coral Sky shopping center at 510 N. State Road 7.

Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien explained that the council had approved the variance in June 2014 and the applicant had the option of requesting a one-year extension.

O’Brien said the applicant needed additional time to make façade improvements.

Jan Polson, representing Atlas

Signs, said the applicant had recently been granted an architectural amendment to make some changes to the building.

“I understand that the building is now entering the construction phase,” Polson said. “My applicant wanted to move forward with the signage. However, it has not been able to do that due to the construction of the building needing to happen first. We’re here before you tonight to ask for that additional year so we can move forward with the signage.”

Polson also pointed out that the IHOP in Wellington had closed, and this new location would serve both the Royal Palm Beach and Wellington communities.

She added that when the original request came through, the applicant had asked for a monument sign, which was denied, and that a new sign code being written by the village had stalled.

“My applicant would like to see

that continue because they are desirous of a monument sign on the site,” Polson said. “We’re hoping that you would take a look at your code and possibly accommodate monument signs for these types of establishments that are not actually an outparcel,” she said.

Valuntas made a motion to approve the extension, which carried 5-0.

• Liggins asked that the council’s July 2 meeting be canceled and that the few consent items on the agenda be moved to the council’s budget workshop, set for Monday, July 6.

• The council also approved the final reading of an ordinance requiring new or reconstructed gas stations to be equipped with emergency generators, and approved the final reading of an amendment to the zoning code providing a special exception for dry cleaning businesses with drive-through services in commercial areas.

Bob Margolis’ Chamber Talk Puts Focus On Business Issues

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis addressed the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Wednesday, putting his focus on increasing business activity in the village.

Margolis was a last-minute substitute for State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo (D-District 25). Wellington Chamber Executive Director Michela Green thanked Margolis for his accessibility, giving him kudos for the ability to shift gears and speak at the last minute.

She also thanked attorney Alec Domb, who stepped in to sponsor the luncheon. “We’re very fortunate to have these men in our presence and in our chamber,” Green said.

The chamber is one of the many things that makes Wellington special, Margolis said.

“I don’t know if you saw last night’s news,” he said. “Wellington was voted the 19th-best suburb in the State of Florida. There are many reasons for that… it’s because of our schools, it’s because of our sheriff’s department, it’s because of our parks, it’s because

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For 2016, she said, $1.74 million in reserves may be needed to offset the shortfall, and the recreation impact fees will not fully finance debt service requirements.

Quickel said the village would have to use $653,000 in 2016 to offset the shortfall in recreation impact fees.

Even with the current 9.7 percent increase in total property value, she said, at the current millage

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continued from page 1 construction costs, we’ve had to scale back.”

He added that senior citizens had asked for a room that could hold 300 people and a stage, but the stage had not been included in the plan.

“Now, instead of having three elevators and two staircases, there’s a third staircase on the outside that

of our business community. It’s not just because of one thing.”

Margolis noted that the Wellington Village Council held a visioning session last week, focusing on issues raised by residents and staff.

“One of those issues was, how does Wellington fit in and become user-friendly with our business community?” he said.

The council, he said, sat down and asked how to let the business community thrive and prosper.

“We need to ask the business community more about what they want,” Margolis said. “We need to reach out and work together with them.”

Wellington needs to do a better job of providing incentives to businesses, he said, other than offering to expedite permitting.

“My goal always, even sitting on the council before, was to bring a medical school here, and a nursing school and a pharmacy school,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll do something with the medical arts district.”

Businesses need to know what Wellington has to offer, as well as the benefits of what it has to offer, he said.

“Not only are we open to ideas; we’re pleading with the chamber for ideas,” Margolis said. “We can tell you what we think we want, but you all know what you want…

Hopefully you’ll see us expanding that desire to open up our doors and ask you for assistance and expertise.”

As far as the future of the controversial K-Park land, the council decided to ask the business community the best route to take.

Eventually, it came down to six applicants.

“The council looked at all the applications and decided that we weren’t going to do anything with it,” Margolis said. “We believe, and I believe, that our intentions were honorable, but the actions that we did left some opportunity areas.”

Residents, he said, mostly shared what they didn’t want.

“Right now, the applications are dead. We are doing town hall meetings,” he said, noting that during the meetings, residents were given a voting device. “We learned a lot, and we’re going to have three more K-Park meetings to see what our residents want.”

rate, general fund reserves would fall below the recommended 25 percent in 2019. At the rollback rate of 2.26 mills, general fund reserves would fall below 25 percent next year.

The current general fund balance is projected to be $16 million at the end of 2016, which is 40 percent, she said.

“That is very good, but the considerations are for the next few years, with what we’re using from Acme of $1.3 million, as well as we project a 20 percent decline in the building [department] fund going forward,” Quickel said, explaining that staff is recommending using $658,000 in reserves to balance the 2016 building fund,

projecting that the current fund balance of $4 million would be depleted by 2021.

After spending $1.3 million, the Acme fund balance would be $2 million.

“In one additional year, 2017, we will be virtually at a zero fund balance for Acme,” she said.

Quickel said options include increasing the Acme assessment, reducing service or returning to use of the general fund, which has been done in the past.

Schofield noted that as building permits and impact fees decrease, there will be a corresponding decrease in building department staff, which would be reflected starting in 2016.

looks like a commercial staircase from the view of the lake,” Willhite said. “I don’t like the way any of this looks. We’ve set a standard here. I think what we’ve done is not what I envisioned. It’s totally not Wellington, and I think what we’re doing is being penny-wise and pound-foolish.”

Willhite added that he thought it would not be beneficial to the village or meet the standards that people expect of Wellington.

He noted that the new community center would probably be the last building in a long line of projects the council has undertaken, and he did not want it to fall short.

“I just don’t think it’s very attractive. I don’t think it’s going to bring us the long-term return that we were looking for in the rentals,” Willhite said.

Willhite said he had seen similar processes where the village started planning a project and the final product looked nothing like what council members originally envisioned.

He pointed out that he had to make a request to staff to see the final plans because they were not required to come back to the council. He asked that other council members review the final plans and possibly push it onto

The mayor said he’d like to keep half the land as a park, but also have an entertainment center where residents can participate in activities.

“As far as K-Park is concerned, we’re looking for input,” he said.

“The one core theme we did receive is that we need a hotel.”

On the controversial canal clearing project, Margolis said that residents saw stakes going up on the grass near the canals and were upset. The canals were cleaned starting with the worst, but public outcry has halted the progress.

“The canal clearing is dead.

We’re looking at alternative ways to do it. We can tell you that the village owns 25 feet of the property behind those homes,” he said.

One possible problem, is that if someone gets hurt on a tree that is there, the village is liable. There might be a waiver that the village brings to residents, he said.

“If somebody climbs up your tree, on our property, you’re responsible for that,” he explained.

Margolis also noted that the village is in discussions with the owners of the Binks Forest Golf Club to see if a village purchase

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Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis at Wednesday’s Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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is viable, and even about whether the village should be running a municipal golf course, he said.

“We get up in the morning, and

we just want to do the best for the Village of Wellington, and that includes the business community,” Margolis said.

continued from page 1 irrevocably relinquish his current seat once he qualifies for the ballot.

Three of the village’s five elected positions — the mayoral post, as well as those of Councilman Jeff Hmara’s Seat 1 and Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas’ Seat 3 — expire next year. Should he qualify for the ballot, Pinto’s seat will either be filled by a council appointment after the election, or be left vacant until March 2017.

Several others are eying a mayoral run, among them Hmara, who

told the Town-Crier this week that he has not decided whether to run for re-election to his current seat or to run for mayor.

“I’ve learned a lot the last threeand-a-half years, and I believe I’ve made a difference,” he said. “I’ve gained a lot of insight into the ways the different entities work in Royal Palm Beach — the connections, the networking, between people and departments. It takes time to learn all of this.”

Like Pinto, his goal, should he run, would be to keep Royal Palm Beach moving in the right direction.

“I need to determine where I can be most effective,” Hmara said. “I believe we are doing very

well, and we shouldn’t change course. We’re heading in a good direction.”

the agenda for their next meeting.

“If this is what you want, this is what you’re getting right now, but this isn’t what I asked for,” he said. “This is not what I voted for.”

Mayor Bob Margolis said he shared Willhite’s opinion.

“I agree with you 100 percent, because I had talked with staff, I looked at the changes and I remember what was being presented. I think this even went before the Architectural Review Board and they made changes to what we have here today,” Margolis said.

Margolis favored a council presentation on what was originally approved versus what is currently

planned. “I would like to see this put on the council agenda as soon as possible,” he said.

Margolis added that he did not want to hold up the project, but was taken aback by some of the modifications.

Vice Mayor John Greene said he would agree to a council review, adding that he did not understand why, if something was approved by the council, significant changes would be made afterward. “I have a problem with that,” he said.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said a patio on the back of the building appeared to have been removed from the original 2014

plan, and Barnes replied that the patio size had been reduced to accommodate required seating space for the second-floor ballroom.

Greene said the balcony on the second floor appeared to have been removed. “That was the beauty of that balcony on the second floor,” he said. “That whole patio was to overlook the lake. Now you’ve got basically a platform.”

Willhite said the intent of building a new center was to maximize the beauty of the site. “We’ve basically cut that out, and I think with this color rendering, if that’s anything like it, it’s an institutional building on a lake,” he said.

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Holiday Party At Hamlin House

Residents of The Acreage are invited to the second annual Fourth of July Grillin’ & Chillin’ BBQ Bash at the Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North) starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

The free neighborhood event will feature food, music and games. Attendees are requested to bring a dish for everyone to share.

Last year, more than 100 residents attended, and it was a great way to meet new neighbors.

Grilling will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Some food will be provided, but extra is always welcome. Be sure to bring your own beverages, and either make a side dish or dessert to share. Games for children and adults will start at 7 p.m.

Holiday Fishing Tournament At Commons Park

The Western Communities 25th annual Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Family Fishing Tournament, presented by the

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NEWS BRIEFS Royal Palm Bassmasters, will take place Saturday, July 4. The tournament will be held at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, not Lakeside Challenger Park. Registration, on-site only, takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fishing will be done at Commons Park only. Bass must be weighed in by 11 a.m. Other fish need to be weighed in by noon. Awards will be presented at 12:15 p.m. For more info., visit www.royalpalm beach.com.

Wellington Teams Up With PBSO In Olympia

On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, Wellington’s Community Services Department and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be going door to door in the Olympia community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss community awareness and vehicle burglaries. The event is designed to inform and remind residents to lock their vehicles and secure valuables.

Common items stolen from vehicles include purses, loose

change, sunglasses, laptops and cell phones. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

and tee sponsorships are available.

The cost is $75 per player, $300 per foursome and $100 for a hole sponsor. For more info., call (561) 790-5189.

Firecracker Golf Tourney Returns Next TWBA Social To RPB July 4 Set For July 16 Royal Palm Beach’s annual Firecracker Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, July 4 at the Village Golf Club.

The scramble format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. and will include cart and green fees, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, a longest drive contest, a closest to the pin contest and a barbecue lunch. Golfers are asked to pre-register at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way), the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) or the Village Golf Club (122 Country Club Drive).

Register today for an opportunity to reserve a foursome and/ or tee sponsorship in advance and provide your business or organization great exposure at the annual Firecracker Golf Tournament.

A limited number of foursomes

The Western Business Alliance’s July social is set for Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Miguelito’s Cancun Grille (11121 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). Advanced registration for members is $10, and $15 for nonmembers. Registration at the door is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.

Florida Hiking Presentation

Sandra Friend and John Keatley, authors of The Florida Trail Guide, will speak Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center during the monthly meeting of the Florida Trail Association’s Loxahatchee Chapter. The presentation on hik-

ing in Florida is free and open to the public.

Florida is a unique destination for wilderness walking, hiking, running and backpacking. Stretching 1,400 miles from the edge of the Everglades to Pensacola Beach, the Florida Trail is Florida’s own national scenic trail. It starts in a swamp and ends on a beach.

Friend and Keatley will lead a visual journey on how to prepare for hiking the Florida Trail and what you’ll see along the route.

Wellington Offers Cure For Summer Boredom

With school out for the summer, the Village of Wellington offers children (and adults) a great cure for summer boredom with many fun and reasonably priced program offerings.

Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) — Children ages 5 to 15 will have a summer to remember at Wellington’s summer camp, which includes sporting and entertainment, animal exhibits, swim-

ming, field trips and much more.

Other summer activities include the circus academy, basketball academy, speed and agility camp, fishing camp, volleyball camp, cheer camp, tumblekids camp and soccer camp.

Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Blvd.)

— Dive into summer fun at the Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground and kiddie water play area. American Red Cross summer swim lessons continue through Aug. 27. Junior lifeguard classes are also offered throughout the summer.

Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) — The amphitheater will host free movies every Friday night throughout the summer. Between June and August, enjoy the summer concert series, featuring tributes to music and artists from throughout the decades. The Food Truck Invasion has moved to the second and fourth Thursday of every month beginning in June.

For more information about summer programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and click the “Parks & Recreation” icon.

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MANY ACTIVITIES AT QUARTERLY ACREAGE MUSIC FEST AT COMMUNITY PARK

The Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District hosted the quarterly Acreage Music Fest at Acreage Community Park on Saturday, June 20 with fun for all ages. There were vendor booths, food trucks and musicians of all styles.

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Roy Casanova with Ashley and Colt Kellerman.

Kaela Strelec and Jonna Kolquist.

Chris Blackwell and Tim Sayre of Chris’ Country Creations.

Mary Montanaro, Terrianne Tuskes, Trina Schrecengost (with Bridget) and Elizabeth Accomando (with Pee Wee) have fun at the Barky Pines Animal Rescue booth.

Katie, Scott and Jaxon Dorsey with Ryan Usher.

TENNIS PLAY DAY BRINGS FAMILIES TO NEW WELLINGTON TENNIS CENTER

The Western Communities Tennis Association hosted a free Tennis Play Day on Saturday, June 20 featuring tennis instruction for the whole family at the new Wellington Tennis Center, located at 3100 Lyons Road. There were classes for all levels, from children to adults, beginner through advanced, including cardio tennis.

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H.L. Johnson Earns Money By Recycling H.L. Johnson Elementary School has earned money and prizes for the school by collecting and recycling the drink pouches used in the lunchroom and at home.

The school recently reached the third level of TerraCycle and Capri Sun’s Drink Pouch Brigade milestone contest by collecting more than 40,000 drink pouches.

The students have earned more than $3,000 for their school by collecting the drink pouches.

The Drink Pouch Brigade is a free recycling program that rewards people for collecting and sending their waste to TerraCycle to be recycled or upcycled. Since 2007, Drink Pouch Brigade participants have kept almost 235 million drink pouches out of landfills and raised more than $4.5 million for charity. In addition to the money earned for each piece

of waste collected, participants can win prizes made from recycled drink pouches, such as storage bins, a playground and other fun rewards.

“The milestone program is meant to inspire individuals and organizations to collect more waste while receiving prizes for their achievements,” said Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle. “It is rewarding to see the students and administration get so involved in making this work. It’s an incredible achievement to have kept so many pouches out of the waste stream.”

Thousands of other schools and organizations across the United States participate in the Drink Pouch Brigade. To learn more about the free program, or to sign up, visit www.terracycle.com.

Founded in 2001, TerraCycle is

H. L. Johnson students show off their drink pouches. the world’s leader in the collection sustainable consumer products and and repurposing of hard-to-recycle industrial applications. Each year, post-consumer waste, ranging across 21 countries, TerraCycle from used chip bags to coffee cap- collects and repurposes billions of sules to cigarette butts. The collect- pieces of waste, donating millions ed waste is reused, upcycled or re- of dollars to schools and charities cycled into a variety of affordable, in the process.

Oxbridge Teacher To Study At Oxford University Oxbridge Academy English teacher Amy Jurskis is going back to school herself this summer.

Jurskis, 44, who will be the chair of the independent secondary school’s English department next school year, has won a scholarship from the English Speaking Union of the United States to attend its British University Summer School (BUSS) scholars program this summer studying Victorian fiction and modernist fiction at Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Jurskis will spend three weeks at Oxford living in the Exeter dorms and spending about 45 hours in classes learning about the works

of Charles Dickens, George Elliot, James Joyce, Virginia Wolfe and others. She will learn about the historical context of their novels and how they influenced later writers. She will write two papers on what she learns.

“This is very exciting to get to be in the places where the authors actually lived and where their fiction is set,” Jurskis said. “I teach two Victorian novels in class right now, so I am looking forward to learning more about the context and being able to bring that back to my students.”

Jurskis, who has taught at Oxbridge for the last three years, is also a freelance writer for Harper

Collins and Random House. She has written more than a dozen teaching guides on bestselling titles such as To Kill a Mockingbird. At Oxbridge, Jurskis leads her freshman honors English class through National Novel Writing Month. Last November, her students penned a combined total of more than one million words in their novels. Jurskis has also been part of the Oxbridge Academy/ Cambridge University program, helping to lead juniors as they study abroad with university professors during spring break.

Since 1957, more than 2,000 middle and high school teachers in the United States have been able

to go to schools like Oxford and Edinburgh University to further their studies in English literature and creative writing and bring what they’ve learned back to their classrooms in America.

The chance to study at Oxford is just one of the upper-level professional development opportunities that Jurskis said Oxbridge Academy encourages its faculty to pursue to become the best teachers possible for their students. Other Oxbridge faculty members have spent their summers at prestigious institutions, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.

H.L Johnson Elementary Kindergartner Wins The First Green Student Of The Year Award Anthony Sciarrino, a kindergartner at H.L. Johnson Elementary School, was the first student ever to win the Green Student of the Year award for his recycling and environmental efforts.

Students who bring in a specific item of the month, consisting of the schools green fundraising recyclables such as juice pouches, clothing, used uniforms, and ink toners and cartridges, earn a pledge card. Pledge cards are also earned by attending the campus cleanups and school beautification and other green projects.

Parents can earn pledge cards for their children when they assist in green events. Sciarrino’s mother, Deidra Sciarrino, joined the school’s environmental group, Team Green, and volunteered for the juice pouch cleaning rotation to help the school earn money, and earn her children pledge cards. The juice pouches are then shipped to TerraCycle for upcycling, where the school earns two cents per pouch.

Sciarrino’s classroom also won Green Classroom of the Year with the most pledge cards throughout

the school. His teacher, Kimberly Brandofino, was very encouraging and even brought in recycling items herself. Each student in the class won a basket of hats, T-shirts, TerraCycle bracelets, and reusable and recycle aluminum straws called Forever Straws.

Along with a hat and T-shirt, Brandofino was given green school supplies for her classroom, such as paper products made from recycled paper, and a corkboard made from reused corks.

Sciarrino had a 19 pledge cards, and his classroom had a total of 68.

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Talia Fradkin Named Student Of The Year At an awards ceremony held in Orlando, Wellington resident Talia Fradkin was named Florida Virtual School Student of the Year.

The award is based on academic achievement and involvement in school and community activities.

An active member of many clubs, Fradkin also serves on the student council and is a student legislative ambassador for Florida Virtual School.

This is the third student of the year award for Fradkin. In addition, Fradkin was also named the first-place recipient of the 2015 Florida Virtual School Top Volunteer Award for the most number of volunteer hours, as well as her commitment and dedication to helping others.

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TKA To Launch STEM Program Schoolwide The King’s Academy recently announced that the school has adopted “Project Lead The Way” programs and will begin offering a rigorous science, technology, engineering and math curriculum at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. PLTW is the nation’s leading provider of STEM programs.

With current projections indicating that more than 1.2 million U.S. jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will go unfilled by 2018, the time is right to expand the engineering talent pool.

Research indicates the earlier students develop an interest in STEM, the better. The teachers learned a great deal during their training in the PLTW program. “We were challenged to think critically and creatively to solve problems with our teammates. I can’t wait to see our students thrive in this environment,” said Melissa Allen, elementary assistant principal.

PLTW programs provide students with a track for success. Students learn to think critically, work collaboratively, and explore how math and science work. Students engage in open-ended problem solving, learn and apply the engineering design process, and use the same industry-leading technology and software as the world’s top companies. They investigate topics such as aerodynamics and astronautics, biological engineering

and sustainability, and digital electronics and circuit design, giving them an opportunity to learn about various engineering disciplines before beginning post-secondary education or careers. Students will have the opportunity to prepare for the 21st century workplace, as well as gain college admission preferences and potentially earn scholarships for completed PLTW courses.

“In today’s global economy, Americans are competing not just against each other, but against their peers in countries like China and India,” PLTW CEO Vince Bertram said. “It is more critical now than ever for our education system to help students develop the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare them for the global economy.”

TKA Headmaster Douglas Raines is thrilled with the new program.“We are confident that TKA’s new STEM programs will provide fun learning experiences while maintaining the rigors of our core curriculum,” he said. “Partnering with PLTW will provide a wealth of opportunities for our students, engaging them through application and innovation.”

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,300 students from preschool through 12th grade.

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Patricia DeRamus Named Paralegal Of The Year

Patricia DeRamus of Wellington is the 2015 recipient of the Paralegal of the Year award given by the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar. The award will be presented June 26 during the Florida Bar’s annual meeting at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

The section’s prestigious award recognizes one outstanding Florida paralegal for demonstrating exceptional efforts in achieving a high standard of professionalism in the delivery of paralegal services, and who has also contributed significantly to the community and their law firm.

DeRamus recently completed two terms as president of the Paralegal Association of Florida, a statewide organization with 11 chapters and nearly 1,000 members, and now serves as a member of PAF’s Professionalism Committee. She is a member of the Florida Bar’s Florida Registered Paralegal Committee and the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Paralegals. She serves as a member of the Continuing Legal Education Advisory Council of Palm Beach State College.

DeRamus also is a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals and was awarded the organization’s 2014 Affiliates Award for her outstand-

Patricia DeRamus ing contribution and dedication to the advancement of the paralegal profession. She is a past member of NALA’s Professional Development Committee and previously proctored the Certified Paralegal Exam. She is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and serves on the PBCBA’s Professionalism Committee and Outreach Subcommittee.

DeRamus has dedicated the past 20 years of her paralegal career to enhancing paralegal education opportunities and speaking at seminars. She continues to encourage the professionalism of paralegals on a statewide basis.

Hernandez Enters Cattle At Junior Angus Show Victoria Lauren Hernandez of Wellington will exhibit Angus cattle at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show to be held July 12-18 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Oklahoma, according to Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association (AAA).

Hernandez, a junior member of the AAA, with headquarters in Missouri, is one of 786 young Angus breeders from 35 states

and Canada who have entered a total of 1,775 head of Angus in the show.

The show is sponsored by the AAA and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and hosted by the Oklahoma Angus and junior Angus associations this year.

The NJAA serves nearly 5,000 junior Angus breeders in the U.S. and Canada. For more info., visit www.angus.org/njaa.

Jake Saifman Graduates From Boston University Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,100 students in May 2015. Among the graduates was Jake S. Saifman of

Wellington, who received a master of laws degree in banking and financial law, and a juris doctor degree, cum laude.

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Palm Beach County Firefighters Bring Food And Fun To The Quantum House On Friday, June 12, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Officer Development Class 23 and Class 24 teamed up with Little Smiles to bring huge smiles to the families at the Quantum House.

The Officer Development Academy is a group of Palm Beach County firefighters participating in an officers’ class to prepare them for the rank of captain.

They decided to make the most of their time together by volunteering in the community through the Quantum House’s Chef for a Day program.

They cooked a delicious meal and served families spending their day by their child’s side as they face daunting medical treatments.

Wanting to go one step further and make it a night to remember, the group reached out to Little Smiles, a nonprofit helping children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters escape their unfortunate circumstances, to bring gifts to the children staying at the house.

“Palm Beach County Fire-Res-

cue does so much for our community,” said Megan Lewis, outreach coordinator at the Quantum House. “We really appreciate the time they take out of their busy lives to give back to our children and families by participating in our programs. There are always smiles from our kids when they come to our home.”

This isn’t the first time the firefighting community has donated time and talent to the Quantum House. Firefighters have volunteered at the Quantum House concession stands at the Honda Classic, played a crucial role in the annual Butch Smith Poker Classic Tournament and have been back-to-back participants in the Learn and Play Thursday program each summer at the Quantum House.

The Quantum House is a caring and supportive home that lessens the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for a serious medical condition.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue members spend quality time with residents of the Quantum House.

The 10-suite hospital hospitality house provides lodging, meals, care and compassion to more than 500 family members each year.

For more than 13 years, the

Quantum House has been the only facility of its kind between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. For more info., visit www.quantumhouse.org.

Rosarian Teacher Sets Off On 500-Mile Religious Pilgrimage Katherine Murphy, fourthgrade teacher at the Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach, is spending her summer fulfilling a dream — walking more than 500 miles on a religious pilgrimage called the Camino de Santiago de Compostela (the Way of St. James).

Traveling with her brother, Michael, and carrying everything they need in their backpacks, they plan to finish the journey in about

30 to 35 days. The pilgrimage dates back to medieval times.

“Completing the Camino has been on my dream list, and I feel like there have been several signs from God calling me to walk the Camino this summer,” Murphy said. “One of these was in working in fourth grade and discovering that I would be teaching a unit on Europe in the Middle Ages, including medieval religious pilgrimages. I look forward to returning

Leon Mack Graduates From Air Force Training

U.S. Air Force Airman Leon A. Mack recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

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

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

Mack is the son of Felix and Susan Mack of Royal Palm Beach, and the brother of Jordan Mack.

He is a 2014 graduate of Palm Beach Central High School.

and sharing this experience with my students.”

The sibling pair left on their European adventure on June 11 and started the Camino pilgrimage June 21 in France and will continue across northern Spain to the cathedral in Santiago, where the apostle St. James is buried.

The Rosarian Academy educates students in early childhood through eighth grade. For more info., visit www.rosarian.org.

Katherine Murphy and Michael Murphy on a practice hike in Okeeheelee Park.

Shefiffa James Completes U.S. Army Basic Training Army Pvt. Shefiffa S.D. James has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, James studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and

bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

James is the daughter of Virginia L. Esterhane of West Palm Beach.

She is a 2014 graduate of the G-Star School of the Arts.

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Acreage’s Elizabeth Cayson Receives Grace Dodge Award From The YWCA

Acreage resident Elizabeth Cayson was honored with the 2015 YWCA Grace Dodge Award at YWCA of Palm Beach County’s Purse & Passion luncheon held on Tuesday, June 2 at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach.

The award is presented to a woman in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and created opportunities to not only empower herself but also create opportunities for and lead other women toward their own empowerment.

Cayson had to overcome many adversities as a child. Life-long residents of Palm Beach County, she and her four brothers were raised in Pahokee by her father, a Spanish-speaking Cuban immigrant, who worked as a welder at Osceola Farms and the U.S. Sugar Corporation.

Cayson has resided in The Acreage for more than 15 years with her husband, Trevor, a sergeant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She is employed by the Health Care District of Palm

Beach County as a government relations specialist.

Her accomplishments include organizing annual health fairs in Pahokee, which have received global recognition from Walden University; being instrumental in creating a summer health camp for youth; and mentoring students through Take Stock in Children of Palm Beach County, to name just a few.

In 2010, Cayson shot into the headlines when she rescued a 10- month-old baby left in the middle of a road in Belle Glade.

She received recognition for her efforts. U.S. Congressman Alcee Hastings acknowledged her by naming a “Liz Cayson Day” in his district, and the Palm Beach County Safety Council Awarded her with the Traffic Safety Heroism Award.

In 2014, Cayson was appointed

by Gov. Rick Scott to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers (FICCIT), a statewide board that helps address the needs of children with disabilities.

Acreage resident Elizabeth Cayson (center) with Dena Foman, last year’s award recipient, and Alexcia Cox, president of the YWCA of Palm Beach County.

Cayson serves on numerous tion of Palm Beach County and is boards around the county, includ- a member of the Pahokee Rotary ing the Palm Beach County Com- Club and the Belle Glade Lions mission’s Citizen Advisory Board Club. She obtained a master’s on Health & Human Services and degree from Palm Beach Atlantic Emergency Medical Services. She University and is currently a PhD also works with the Literacy Coali- candidate at Walden University.

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Jake Trimble Graduates USAF Basic With Honors On June 12, Airman Jake A. Trimble graduated from United States Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Trimble was trained in the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in an expeditionary Air Force. This includes basic war skills, military discipline, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, Air Force core values, and a comprehensive range of subjects relating to Air Force life.

Trimble was named an Honor Graduate for demonstrating excellence in all phases of academic and military training. The designation is limited to the top 10 percent of the training flight.

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Dressage Trainer Jaime Amian Relocates To Wellington’s IDA Farm

A globetrotting life has been the norm for successful international dressage rider Jaime Amian, but now he’s ready to put down roots in Wellington at the International Dressage Academy in Little Ranches.

Amian has a long history of show ring victories. He scored consistently in the 70s for the past two years at multiple shows throughout Europe on several different horses, and was first in the Beaufort-Centre Equestre International in Luxemburg, Belgium, and the International Show CDI Biarritz in France.

Relocating from his most recent home on the west coast to the east coast allows for easier travel to Europe to help clients find horses, and to visit his family in his native Seville, Spain. This location will also successfully position Amian to compete in the three-month 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival.

“I have some pretty nice young horses and, hopefully, we will

ride the international classes with them,” he said.

His passion is training young horses, as well as teaching younger riders. “I like working with young people, too,” he said. “I like to teach them because you can adjust them quickly and they listen really well.”

Through his students’ successes, Amian has proven himself a talented instructor. Under his direction, student Dana Beck from Luxembourg made her way to the Luxembourg Junior Rider Team.

German student Lucas Alecco Roy is now a member of the German Young Rider Team after only a year of training with Amian.

Another specialty of Amian’s is in-hand work. “Piaffe and passage in-hand, I think, are very important,” he said. “This helps the horses react better and come back on their hind legs more quickly.”

Amian graduated from the Escuela de Arte Ecuestre Costa del Sol in Málaga, Spain, then earned his bereiter’s, or training, license in

Esther Bondareff, the longest-serving volunteer at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, celebrated her 100th birthday at the zoo surrounded by friends and family on June 11. Pictured here in the front row (L-R) is James Hancock, Martha Johnson, Esther Bondareff and Richard Bondareff; and back row LaDona Hancock, Kathleen Breland, Dr. Salvatore Zeitlin, Tiffany Carroll, Kim Campbell, Dr. Jay Hyman, Kathie Comerford and Andrew Aiken.

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International dressage trainer Jamie Amian is now based out of IDA Farm in Wellington.

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Germany. For more information, visit www.jaimeamian.com or

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E. Anita Newman, distinguished toastmaster, past area governor and past president of the Sunset Speakers Toastmasters, was recently elected as director of Division D of Toastmasters District 47, which covers St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and northern Palm Beach counties with 25 clubs and more than 500 members.

The new officers will serve for the 2015-16 year, which begins July 1. District 47 covers southeast

Florida and the Bahamas and has 153 clubs with about 3,500 members. In order to manage them, the district is separated into seven divisions with a director for each.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. For more information, e-mail eanewman@ toastmastersd47.org or visit www. toastmasters.org.

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My Husband’s Boat-Owning Dream Has Me Seriously Worried

Well, it has begun — the search for a live-aboard boat. I knew this day was coming, and I’ve been dreading it. But my husband Mark is in his element. He has worked his whole life for this moment.

Plus, it was Father’s Day. What could I say?

Last weekend, we drove from marina to marina, looking at boats for sale.

Eventually, we will find one he likes, and he will sign official papers making him the proud owner of what I have heard is “a hole in the water into which you pour money.”

I believe it.

First of all, it needs gas to run. Anything

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The Sonic BOOMER that needs fuel of any kind is expensive to operate, long-term.

Second of all, when it isn’t running, it needs a place to sleep. I figure $3,000 to $5,000 a year in docking fees, and I am probably way low in that estimate.

Third of all, it is going to need repairs the same way our cars need repairs.

And, fourth of all, on those bright and sunny days when the breeze is ruffling our hair and everything is going 100 percent correctly, we will need food, water, ice, fishing poles, bait, life preservers and sunscreen. Add in a few pool floats and a swim noodle, and the cash register is heating up.

Mark doesn’t think like this.

Mark imagines us putt-putting toward Bimini Bay or the upper Northeast or Athens (yes, Greece), sleeping under Van Gogh’s Starry Night on some days and in swanky beachside resorts on oth-

ers. He sees us lounging poolside with umbrella drinks, chatting amiably with Rockefeller’s great-great-great-grandson, or exploring rocky hillsides previously unknown to man or beast.

These are the dreams that make him happy. He gets a smile on his face just thinking about them.

He is seriously delusional.

I, of course, am a realist. Exorbitant costs aside, I imagine us putt-putting just over the line that puts us into international waters (where no one is responsible for us), where the engine will make a horrible wrenching sound, burst into flames and then explode, killing us both.

Or the boat could get seized by pirates who would make us hand over our jewelry, then walk the plank (the very short plank).

Or we could get caught in the biggest monsoon of the century with just enough time to lash ourselves to the mast so we don’t get washed overboard, and that is where they’ll find us three weeks later — starved, dehydrated and really, really sunburned.

I imagine not being able to sleep on the boat because it’s bouncy. I imagine resorts that are completely sold out. I imagine Rockefeller’s great-great-great-grandson ordering drinks for the entire bar and then See WELKY, page 18

Pixar’s New Film ‘Inside Out’ Is Inventive And Not To Be Missed When Pixar does a movie right, it is fabulous. That describes Inside Out, a tremendously inventive cartoon that manages to deal with emotional conflict in a way that makes it perfectly understandable to children, but also enchanting and thought-provoking for adults. It is unlike any movie I have seen in recent years, perhaps ever. But it works so extraordinarily well that I will be pondering some elements for weeks. This is a not-to-be missed film.

Using the cartoon format, it deals with the emotions inside the head of 11-yearold Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) as her family movies from Minnesota to San Francisco.

She has all the typical angst of a young girl multiplied by the trauma of the move. She gets along well with her parents (Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan). It is actually a pleasure to have a movie where parents and kids do get along well.

But the real action is inside Riley’s

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By Leonard Wechsler brain, where her emotions, particularly Joy (Amy Poehler), rule. Riley is usually a happy girl, although she is affected also

by Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black) and Disgust (Mindy Kaling). The different emotional characters take over as a way of ensuring her well-being. Joy, however, runs things.

She basically runs Riley’s memories and protects different elements of her psyche.

She does a good job until...

The move shakes Riley up. She has to make new friends and adjust to life in a

new place. Then Joy and Sadness get into a fight that ends up with them being sent to the back of Riley’s head, leaving Anger, Fear and Disgust, none of whom is at all balanced, in charge as she heads to her next barrier: the first day in a new school.

She messes up trying out for the hockey team and even blows up at her parents.

She is a mess.

Joy winds up having to battle back through parts of Riley’s mind — abstract thought, imagination, subconscious — dragging Sadness along with her. Though luck they find a guide, Bing Bong (Richard Kind), a sort of mixed animal creature who once was Riley’s imaginary friend but has now pretty much been forgotten, to help them get back to the “control room.”

Along the way, Joy begins to realize that Sadness, who she has often abused and ostracized, is not her enemy but her partner in so many ways.

And, of course, as Joy and Sadness are

fighting their way back, the other three emotions are wrecking the basic structure of Riley’s life. I know this sounds terribly complicated, but the movie manages to make sense of it all, even while providing laughs. Poehler’s Joy deserves a lot of credit for this. She keeps things moving along.

But this is director Peter Docter’s movie. He made Wall-E and Up, two of the most innovative and moving animated movies ever, and this one joins the pantheon.

We get a look at family dynamics, human motivation and emotions. It’s sort of a weird cartoon view of psychology that somehow makes a lot of sense. Although we like to claim we rule our emotions, our emotions quite often rule us. And they do need to be in balance. What Docter has done, is to somehow lay it out in a wonderful goofy, funny way that makes us think. Much of what we see there is

abstract, but it does connect.

The cast is marvelous. Poehler dominates the emotions, and she manages to keep a manic perspective and do it so well that it does not become annoying.

Black, of course, is perfect for Anger. He has been, in essence, playing the part for years on television and carries it off well.

Kaling is wonderful as Disgust; her part is a bit smaller than the others, but she always seems to be there when it counts.

Hader is good as Fear, and Smith is superb as Sadness. I particularly liked Kind. Bing Bong, essentially forgotten, had been an important emotional support for Riley.

Now, even though a memory, he is still part of her psyche.

This is easily the best film I have seen this year. It is the best I have seen in a couple of years. Granted, there are no dinosaurs on the rampage for the umpteenth time. Right now, I nominate it for Best Picture of the Year. Go see it.

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RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS PRESENT ‘SPEAKFEST 2015’ AT BINKS FOREST

The RiverWalk Toastmasters Club presented its SpeakFest 2015 on Saturday, June 20 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Jeff Justice, a certified speaking professional, was the keynote speaker. Second Chance Café had three storytellers competing for trophies. There were motivational speakers, humorists and storytellers, as well as a buffet dinner and raffle prizes. For more information about the PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER RiverWalk Toastmasters, e-mail cindyebeckles@yahoo.com.

Jeff Justice, Abbey Rhode, Gary Sharp, Adele Alexandre, Claude Gersene, Vera Fried and Donald Kelly.

Carol Watson and Lynette Rainey.

Gary Sharp won for his storytelling abilities.

Public Relations VP Cindy Beckles with motivational humorist Jeff Justice.

Hyon Green did a “table topic” talk.

Cindy Beckles gives event volunteers bromeliad flowers.

Division D Governor Valerie Johnson, RiverWalk Toastmasters Public Relations Vice President Cindy Beckles and Area 44 Governor Taiye Sangoyomi.

Liz Torrents with David and Karen Moore.

WELLINGTON CHAMBER WOMEN ENJOY A NIGHT OUT AT GRAVITY NAILS & SPA

The Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a special event Thursday, June 18 at Gravity Nails & Spa, located at 2793 State Road 7 in Wellington. The ladies were treated to manicures, pedicures, massages and more as they relaxed in the spa’s futuristic atmosphere with special snacks and treats.

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Karen Gant, Melody Domb, Debbie Crompton, Sharon Lasko and Pam Landau enjoy the girl’s night out.

Bella Magana gives Karen Gant a relaxing hand massage.

Chamber members join Gravity Nails & Spa staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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continued from page 1 budget to determine how best to utilize funds.

“We’ve got to work together to identify the great things that are happening. I want to know what you think is working and what needs to be left alone,” he said.

“I’m not coming to you with a solution, looking for a problem to attach it to. I’m coming to you and asking you what’s working and what’s not working. What I should be focused on as superintendent?”

Avossa suggested that attendees visit the school district’s web site at www.palmbeachschools.org and pull up his 13-page 90-day plan to learn about his approach.

NEWS “I’m going to listen and learn from you first, and then I lead,” he said.

He likened the plan to a cookbook, saying that it will be created collectively, based upon what everyone decides is important and what solutions exist.

Avossa said his goal was to explain to the crowd who he is as a person, and he started with his Italian heritage.

“I am an immigrant to the United States,” he said, explaining that for years as a child, he was ashamed that he could not speak English, ashamed of his parents’ accents, and didn’t want people to know his origins.

He is now a naturalized citizen.

“The one thing [my parents] wanted more than anything else in the world was to go to school, and they couldn’t,” Avossa said.

“I am passionate about education because education changed the trajectory of my life and the life of my kids. My kids are going to have a great life because my family took the risk and came to live out the American Dream.”

Avossa said he always worked with the kids who didn’t fit in, because he believes everyone has the right to a high-quality public education.

In Fulton County, he had to tackle difficult issues about race and class. “Once we do that, once we get past that, we get to solutions and stop making excuses for kids,” he said.

Avossa said he has high expectations and offers support for his teachers.

“I have to hold you accountable for your work,” he said. “I’ll tell you what’s going well and what’s

not going well, but then I’m going to turn around and tell you how I’m going to support you so we can improve the outcomes we’ve just identified.”

Avossa said that ways need to be found for teachers who excel to advance so that they have the potential for career growth.

He also asked for honest feedback. More than 100,000 people will have provided information on what they do or don’t like within the system, he said, what needs to be changed, and what he should focus on, when his tour is over.

The audience broke into groups and discussed the four questions posed by Avossa for the tour: 1.

Describe the best of Palm Beach County schools. 2. What are the challenges facing the Palm Beach County School District? 3. What do you think will make the school

(Above) Dean Dimke leads one of the group activities. (Left) West Area Superintendent Dr. Matthew Shoemaker, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa.

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continued from page 1 the fiscal year was $930,812, with $470,186 in unassigned funds and $460,626 in restricted funds.

In her attorney’s report, Mary Viator said issues with the aquatic vegetation control contract had been a large part of her activities.

The district wound up purchasing its own aquatic control vehicle and equipment, training staff to operate it after continuing dissatisfaction with the contractor.

Viator also coordinated a Federal Emergency Management Agency appeal for reimbursement for road and berm repairs following Tropical Storm Isaac after FEMA initially denied repayment.

“There was a second FEMA appeal that was filed with the Florida Division of Emergency Management,” Viator said. “There has been a one-year delay on the initial submittal of their actual review. That, however, is not unusual. Actually, it’s a good thing that, in fact, they haven’t said no yet. They’re still in the process of considering it.”

Another major challenge for the district was two local bills that were passed by the state legislature in 2014. One provided for the dedication of paved roads and rightof-way easements to the town.

“Discussion is ongoing in relation

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continued from page 1 out with a similar story. Nothing has changed, except we’ve gotten stronger financially,” Mattioli said.

“What we offer for younger people is a nice place to live.”

Mattioli said the various amenities in Royal Palm Beach — including the many attractions at the new Royal Palm Beach Commons

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to this special act,” Viator said.

The other provides for the dedication of canal maintenance easements for use by the public as recreational trails, which she said was accomplished through an agreement approved last month between the district and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.

Erdman Anthony Vice President Jim Noth presented the engineer’s report, noting that the big project last year was the canal repair work financed by the United States Department of Agriculture.

“You obviously saw a lot of equipment moving around, and we were able to clean out quite a few of the canals,” Noth said. “I think that worked out quite well.”

Erdman Anthony also worked on revising the district’s FEMA flood maps, which got a significant number of homes out of the flood zone.

Erdman Anthony has also been attending quarterly special district meetings instituted by County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay.

“Those are a great forum for the western communities to come together and go through needs,” Noth said. “We have another one coming up in July.”

The company is also working on the canal maintenance maps in preparation for the recreational trails.

LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said his responsibility includes coordinating the professionals who just gave their reports.

“I don’t really have a lot to add,” Yohe said.

He noted that his primary responsibility is to report to the supervisors, respond to them and make recommendations, and to oversee the field and office teams, made up of nine members, including him.

One of his biggest current projects is developing fill, road and drainage policies. “We have apples, oranges and grapefruits out here in regard to the drainage problems,” he said. “It’s a bit of a problem in trying to address each of the individual problems.”

Yohe said he is also working with Erdman Anthony in developing cost-saving methods of culvert replacement, plus constantly evaluating and repairing the three outfall structures. “They have served the district well, but they are aging, and they are going to have to be evaluated for replacement at some point,” he said.

F o r c a n a l m a i n t en a n ce , Danowski, whose professional experience includes aquatic vegetation control, suggested using the district’s long-reach backhoe in supplement to chemical control.

“The deeper the water, the less chance the weeds get to grow,” she said. “I do also have experience with companies that provide a pelleted microorganism — dump it in the canal, let it eat the sludge.

As your sludge goes down, the water level goes up. It’s just another method to incorporate so we don’t

cannibalize the little bit of water that we have.”

After Danowski’s swearing-in ceremony, the board reconvened in a special meeting to briefly discuss the 2015-16 budget.

Yohe noted that the district anticipates receiving $93,738 from the town in gas tax revenue.

He added that the district must report its Truth in Millage rate to the property appraiser’s office no later than July 24. The district’s next regular meeting is July 13, when the final proposed budget will appear for approval.

During supervisor comments, supervisors John Ryan, Don Widing and Frank Schiola all welcomed Danowski to the board.

“We hope she’ll pay attention to the district’s enabling legislation and history and operations, and take the time to understand the workings,” Ryan said. “I think if she’ll take some time to visit with Steve Yohe, she’ll have some very beneficial discussions, particularly with respect to the budget.”

“I’m glad to be here with you,” Widing added. “I hope moving forward that we can earn your trust and confidence, and that we operate in full transparency.”

Schiola extended his welcome also, and said it had been a pleasure working with Snowball.

LGWCD Chairman Dave DeMarois thanked Snowball for his 15 years of service. “Loxahatchee Groves is a better place because of you,” he said.

Park, and a long list of recreational facilities for children — helps with the favorable viewpoint. “Those things have a lot to do with it,” he said.

“We’re very proud of this, extremely proud,” Royal Palm Beach Councilman Fred Pinto added.

Data was taken from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey. The methodology focused on four factors: home affordability (30 percent), calculated by averaging index scores for median home value

and median selected monthly owner costs; growth and prosperity (20 percent), which looked at both the growth in family income from 1999 to 2013 and median family income in 2013; family-friendliness (30 percent), which looked at the percentage of married couples with at least one child under age 18, and the percentage of families in poverty with at least one child under age 5; and educational quality (20 percent), which used data from GreatSchools to calculate the

quality of schools.

“GreatSchools has some pretty widely regarded standards nationally,” Collins said. “They’ve been doing this for a long time, and they have a pretty comprehensive data set.”

Hmara was impressed with how the survey was done, and, of course, approved of the outcome.

“The sources and data are viable, independent and solid,” Hmara said. “The methodology they used to compile their results is pretty legitimate.”

district stronger? and 4. What are the most crucial areas where Avossa should place his focus?

Group representatives came to the microphone to share their members’ insight. Some of the answers included that students should be involved in the decision-making about what choice programs are available, with students suggesting incentives to take more difficult classes, plus industry certifications and programs being available to prepare them for careers.

Royal Palm Beach High School and Palm Beach Central High School’s student government presidents also spoke, suggesting that students be taught to learn, rather than how to score well on a test. They also suggested more partnership and internship opportunities as a means of college and career preparation.

Students gave kudos to the school district for the programs available, the specialty schools, opportunities to excel and the ability to join in choice programs and academies. However, they did point out that meeting the needs of students who are on different levels of learning required more flexibility.

Providing choice programs at all schools was also suggested, as well as having meetings such as focus groups with board members and the superintendent.

Andrews said she was impressed that Avossa wanted to hear the opinions of teachers, parents, students, employees and everyone in the county before crafting a strategic plan.

Andrews, Edgecomb and Area Superintendent Dr. Matthew Shoe-

maker presented Avossa with a token of appreciation — a bag filled with small gifts.

“Finally, I got a letter!” Avossa said, pulling a school sports letter out of his bag.

Before the meeting ended, Avossa pointed out that it had been more than 20 years since an outsider came into the district in his position, and that, for more than 30 years, there hasn’t been a superintendent who had some of his own children in the school system.

He said he is able to see how the school supports the families, but has the opportunity to learn, from both the student and parent level, what works and what doesn’t.

Last year, Avossa said, for his son’s 12th birthday, he wanted a pair of sports sneakers. Avossa had expected to go to a brick-and-mortar store, but his son wanted a pair of shoes completely customized, down to his own team’s logo. They were delivered to their doorstep within days.

“That same child shows up in our classroom, and he is expecting his world to be as customized and as personalized as the world in which he lives,” Avossa said.

“And yet we are this gigantic bureaucratic system, well-meaning, developed for efficiency and standardization and compliance.”

That model is not working for all kids, he noted.

Avossa cited personalizing learning, continuous achievement and competency-based education as the methods he believes in.

“How are we going to change this system to meet the needs of a broader group?” he asked as the meeting ended.

Newly elected Supervisor Laura Danowski takes the oath of office.

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continued from page 6 cloth bags while meandering through the store, before exiting without paying for the items. According to the report, Gibbs had $412.63 worth of stolen merchandise on her prior to arrest.

JUNE 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Monday afternoon regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, between 3 and 3:30 p.m., a store employee observed a white female enter the store, place items in her purse, and then leave the store without paying for the items. The woman, later identified as Yajaira Benitez-Cortez, was arrested.

JUNE 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday

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continued from page 16 disappearing, leaving us with the bill. I see myself reaching the top of a pristine mountain, twisting my ankle and rolling miles downhill

afternoon to a home on Fernwood Crescent regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2:40 and 4 p.m., the victim opened his garage door and noticed a middle-aged man, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans with dark brown and gray hair and a beard, hiding near the water heater in the garage. According to the report, when the garage door was opened, the man ran out of the door heading east.

JUNE 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Monday evening to a home on Geranium Place regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 and 8:30 p.m. two teenagers entered the victim’s open garage and removed a Motobecane adventure bicycle, valued at $500. through gravel, frantically grabbing for weeds that do not exist, until I plop into the bay, knocking myself unconscious on the side of our very own boat and sinking underneath the surf.

Yes, we have very different takes on this boat thing, but don’t tell Mark. He’s so very, very happy. The deluded usually are.

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WESTERN BIZ ALLIANCE HOSTS JUNE SOCIAL AT OAK BISTRO IN ROYAL PALM

The Western Business Alliance held its June social on Thursday, June 18 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar in Royal Palm Beach. It was a great evening with old friends and a chance to make new friends while building business relationships. For more info., visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

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Elaine Tomchin, Joan Scherer and Marcia Berwick.

Gary Scherr, Harriet Offerman and Mark Elie with Chuck and Linda Grove.

Gary Scherr won the grand prize raffle.

Jathy Garcia gives Gary Strother a Hi-Tech Plumbing gift card.

Susan Odell, Sally Balch and Joe Boyle.

Benefit For Accident Victims June 28 At Short Stacks

Short Stacks owner Mike Foley, assistant manager Lori Conti and kitchen manager Robert Gooding with fundraiser volunteer PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Ed Portman.

Short Stacks restaurant in Wellington will host a fundraising benefit Sunday, June 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. to raise funds for Alanna Rizzo and Dustin Moore-Gerasimchik, two of five of Short Stacks employees who were involved in a severe car accident on Friday, June 12 in Royal Palm Beach.

Rizzo and Moore-Gerasimchik were flown by Trauma Hawk to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Mike Fix, Rizzo’s boyfriend, died at the scene. Christine and Brian Genduso were taken to Palms West Hospital with minor injuries.

Rizzo is in critical condition and currently is in a medically induced coma in order to reduce brain swelling. Moore-Gerasimchik recently had a second surgery to reconstruct his arm. He has been

transferred to Wellington Regional Medical Center.

The event will feature raffles, auctions, a 50/50 drawing and more, along with a barbecue dinner at a cost of $20 per person.

All proceeds will go to Rizzo and Moore-Gerasimchik to help pay medical bills.

“Every one of them has shown up on time and given 120 percent at their young age,” Short Stacks owner Mike Foley said. “It’s hard to find responsible kids like that.”

Short Stacks is located in the Town Square shopping plaza at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. For more information, or to donate raffle prizes or money, call Joanne Garafine or Lori Conti at (561) 422-9898, or Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409.

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Maureen and Don Gross enjoy a snack.

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Wellington Has Plenty In Store For The Fourth Of July Holiday

If you’re looking for family friendly Fourth of July entertainment, the Village of Wellington has you covered.

Wellington will start the day with a patriotic pool party at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) from noon to 5 p.m. There will be free activities scheduled on the hour.

Admission is free for children ages two and under, $3 for juniors ages 3 to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54 and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older.

Later, get your red, white and blue ready for Wellington’s annual Family Fourth Celebration from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

The big event includes free

bingo sponsored by Humana, traditional games sponsored by Walmart Neighborhood Market, inflatable rides, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, more than 20 food trucks and live music by Studio 54.

A free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Stick around for a fireworks extravaganza, presented by Zambelli Fireworks International, which begins at 9:15 p.m. at Village Park.

The spectacular display can be seen for miles and will be sure to please the entire family.

For more information about holiday events, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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Longtime Wellington resident Jill Townsend, founder of the Wellington-WEF web site, is now sales manager for Henrik and Mikala Gundersen’s company Horse Gym USA, which produces a line of equine treadmills that provide horses with a number of benefits. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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New Initiative At The Wanderers Club In Wellington ‘Tees It Up Fore Charity’

The Wanderers Club has a strong track record of supporting the Wellington community by hosting golf tournaments as fundraisers for local nonprofits and civic organizations. Starting this month, the club is launching a new initiative that will expand its community engagement. “Tee It Up Fore Charity” gives club members the ability to support worthy, nonprofit organizations. Page 24

Sports Wellington Post 390 U16 Team Splits Doubleheader

On June 20, the Wellington American Legion Post 390’s U16 baseball team defeated Boynton Beach Post 164 by a 9-4 score in the first game of a doubleheader, before falling 8-6 in the second match. The Wellington Post 390 team was 4-1 with six games remaining in the summer season. Page 31

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 23 BUSINESS NEWS....................................24-25 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................31-33 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 36 CLASSIFIEDS..........................................38-41

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Berean’s Chris Mauck Wins Duke QB Challenge

Berean Christian School quarterback Chris Mauck attended the David Cutcliffe Quarterback Academy at Duke University last week. The two-day camp consisted of 90 quarterbacks learning from one of the top quarterback coaches in America — and Mauck topped them all. Page 33

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Horse Gym USA’s Treadmill Line Offers Many Benefits Jill Townsend remembers when she moved to Wellington from North Palm Beach in 1985.

“They were building the Saddle Trail development. It was all farmland,” she recalled.

“We had our pick of the lots. Ours was the fourth house built.”

Jill and her family moved in order to be closer to the center of the horse community.

She was teaching and training hunters and jumpers, and she worked at Palm Beach Polo.

But she was also busy with other ventures.

In 1997, she started the Wellington-WEF web site (www.wellington-wef.com), which has grown into a major resource for the local horse community.

“It came about by accident,” she explained.

“My friend made a web site for me so I could rent my barn to out-of-state tenants. I thought, ‘How cool is that?’ So I looked into making something that could work as easily for others in a variety of ways, whether they were looking to buy, sell, rent or exchange whatever, or just to keep in touch with other equestrians.”

Some years later, Jill found herself involved in yet another endeavor, and this is how that came to be. In 2004, Danish international Grand Prix show jumper Henrik Gundersen and his wife, Danish dressage rider and trainer Mikala Gundersen, moved into the house right behind Jill’s. Their daughter, Claudia, was 7, and just getting started with ponies. Jill’s Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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The two families got together. Jill helped Claudia, and Henrik helped Renick. Henrik had a treadmill. Jill began putting her ponies on it and immediately saw the benefits. Luckily, one of her barn rental clients moved in with their own treadmill, so Jill didn’t have to walk across the way anymore.

Unfortunately, when the clients left, so did the treadmill. Jill knew she needed one of her own. Happily, Henrik and Mikala founded Horse Gym USA, and Jill went to work for them, traveling to trade shows and earning credits toward her own treadmill, which she later purchased. In 2010, she became sales manager for the company.

“It’s easy to be enthusiastic about our products,” Jill said. “They help transform horses, making them fitter, sounder and happier, and give competitors a clear edge.”

Jill enjoys traveling all over the country, bringing along a demo model that she leaves with clients for a few weeks so they can reSee ROSENBERG, page 33

Dr. Patrick Sievers with his horses on a Horse Gym USA treadmill at Winter Heaven Farm in Wellington.

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New Initiative At The Wanderers Club ‘Tees It Up Fore Charity’

Dr. Maureen Whelihan and Dr. Gordon Johnson served as the masters of ceremony at the 2014 Physicians Talent Showcase.

Physicians Talent Show Set For Aug. 18 At Himmel

The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation will present the fourth annual Physicians Talent Showcase, featuring the musical talents of 20 local medical professionals, on Aug. 18.

The event will be staged at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach at 7:30 p.m.

“The talented lineup for this year’s Physicians Talent Showcase will include another all-doctor band, ballroom dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists and even a magician,” promised Kathi Kretzer, founder of the Kretzer foundation. “We were thrilled when our first three con-

certs raised more than $150,000 to benefit underprivileged children in our area.”

Tickets are $75 each (tax-deductible) and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at (866) 449-2489. Profits raised from this year’s Physicians Talent Showcase will enable the foundation to expand its music education programs for children in need. “We are still looking for sponsors for the next Physicians Talent Showcase, and interested individuals and companies are encouraged to call me directly at (561) 748-0036,” Kretzer added.

The Wanderers Club has a strong track record of supporting the Wellington community by hosting golf tournaments as fundraisers for local nonprofits and civic organizations.

Starting this month, the club is launching a new initiative that will expand its community engagement.

Called “Tee It Up Fore Charity,” the program gives club members the ability to support worthy, nonprofit organizations that they have a special interest in, therefore giving back to the community and giving non-members the opportunity to experience the private club.

Every member at the Wanderers Club is entitled to one gift certificate, which can be redeemed for a foursome of golf and includes complimentary cart fees.

Members can donate the foursome to the charity of their choice.

The charity can then auction off the foursome and retain 100 percent of the proceeds.

The value of a golf foursome at the Wanderers Club is $650. With almost 400 members, the club is making a charitable contribution of over $250,000.

“We believe in supporting the

The nearly 400 Wanderers Club members will get a gift certificate for a foursome of golf to give to the charities of their choice. community where our members and employees work and play, and our relationship with the community is core to our identity and success as a club,” said Justin Thompson, general manager of the Wanderers Club.

Thompson is spearheading the program, which he feels is a win-win for everyone involved.

“We know there is a great need to further the funding goals of many

deserving nonprofits that depend on the generosity of those who can afford to give,” he said. “Our members have big hearts, and we expect them to embrace the opportunity to share our magnificent club and golf course while supporting worthy causes.”

For more info., call (561) 7953501 or visit www.wanderersclub wellington.com.

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Wellington Art Teacher Offers Live Classes On Skype

Have you ever longed to take art classes but were unable to get there? That’s about to change. Lori Shankman is a local certified teacher of Donna Dewberry’s One Stroke Painting method.

The method uses two or more colors on the brush to do highlighting and shading in one stroke.

Shankman has been teaching classes in Palm Beach County for 12 years at various locations, including Wellington High School and Michaels.

Shankman decided to offer her classes on the computer via Skype because she wanted to be able to offer the classes to people everywhere,

even if they were not able to get to a physical class location.

They’re also a perfect for homeschooled students who want to take art classes and earn credit, or for senior citizens. Shankman’s students range in age from 10 to seniors in their 80s. She offers classes at all levels, with instruction for people who have never painted before and those who have painted for years.

Students will need is a home computer or laptop, a webcam and art supplies. She offers everyone a free technique class to get started.

After that, group classes are $25 for a three-hour class; private lessons

are $20 an hour.

At the end of each class, Shankman promises, everyone will have a finished piece. She also invites students to schedule a class with friends, no matter where they live, so they can take the class together.

To see examples of what students can learn, visit www.artandgiftsby lori.com. To view upcoming classes, search for “One Stroke Painting Skype Classes” on Facebook. Learn more by calling (561) 793-4768, or e-mail lori@artandgiftsbylori.com.

(Right) A painting of autumn trees by artist Lori Shankman.

Residents With Hearing Loss Can Get Improved Amplified Phone Free For residents of Palm Beach County who are among the 3 million Floridians with hearing loss, help has arrived. Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. (FTRI), the nonprofit distributor of amplified telephones for people with hearing loss and speech challenges, is offering an innovative new amplified telephone at no cost to local residents with hearing loss.

Amplified phones are lifelines for people with hearing loss, keeping them connected to and engaged with loved ones. FTRI is making

the XLC3.4, developed by Clarity, available to residents for free. It is an easy-to-use cordless phone with talking Caller ID that boosts incoming sounds up to 50 decibels.

The XLC3.4 is designed to meet varying degrees of hearing loss, from moderate to severe.

To obtain the phone, permanent Florida residents who are certified as having a hearing loss must complete an application, found at www.ftri. org, or call (800) 222-3448. FTRI has more than 30 regional distribution centers throughout the state,

including some serving Palm Beach County. Find the closest center on the FTRI web site.

“Hearing loss is a serious issue that too often goes overlooked.

Our state has among the largest populations of people with hearing loss in the U.S, and these are the people we are here to help,” said James Forstall, FTRI’s executive director. “The XLC3.4 dramatically improves phone conversations, one of the first and most common challenges for those with hearing loss.

It is an easy-to-use, life-changing

phone that we are proud to offer to Palm Beach County residents.”

The XLC3.4 features the digital amplification found in hearing aids to increase sound up to 50 decibels.

The phone also amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 decibels so everyone on the call hears and understands clearly, and it features a loud and clear speakerphone. Both the Caller ID and dial pad “talk” to users. Plus, the large, easy-to-read buttons help people with vision loss.

Finally, the XLC3.4 features ClarityLogic customer support

service for easy setup and customization of the phone, should users have any technical questions or need support.

“FTRI is an important resource that more Floridians need to be aware of,” said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. “FTRI brings attention to hearing loss, an issue that is only growing every day. We are proud to partner with FTRI to make the XLC3.4 available at no cost to residents who need amplified phones To learn more, visit www.ftri.org.

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#1 Education Place is a small, private Montessori school for students in grades one through 12. The school features a year-round academic year, flexible scheduling, individualized instruction and an accredited curriculum. Many of the school’s students are now professional athletes or performers. #1 Education Place has been serving the western communities since 2001 and is conveniently located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23. #1 Education Place is currently welcoming new students for the summer and fall terms. For more information, call (561) 753-6563.

The Academic Link, a Christian private school, has a learning environment that allows teachers to fully invest in the individual student’s learning differences, strengths and struggles. The school provides developmentally appropriate instruction within a safe, orderly, caring and supportive environment. It offers NILD (National Institute for Learning Development) therapy and employs specialists in reading, math, science, writing and Spanish. Each student’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with peers and staff. The school encourages parents to be actively involved in their children’s learning, including class and curriculum choices, homework, community service and field trips. The Academic Link now accepts McKay scholarships. The school serves grades one through 12 and is located at 970 Pike Road in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 469-7533.

All About Music School is one of the premier music learning centers in Palm Beach County. It features a fun and exciting environment for kids of all ages to learn music. Many schools have taken away music from their programs, and through many studies, music is important for a child’s education. That’s why All About Music goes above and beyond just teaching. Family owned, the school is proud to share its passion for learning music. Open since 2010, students come from Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, Palm Springs, Lantana, Boynton Beach, and many other areas. Classes are available in a wide variety of instruments, such as piano, guitar, drums, voice, bass guitar, brass and woodwinds, mandolin, violin, kazoo and tambourine. All About Music also strives to provide role models and mentors to all of its students. It is located at 6334 Forest Hill Blvd. in Greenacres. For more info., call (561) 649-7770.

Home Away From Home Preschool is growing, with five convenient locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Springs and a new Royal Palm Beach location. Its new state-of-the-art facility in Royal Palm Beach is located in the Shoppes at Regal Centre at 1013 N. State Road 7. To schedule a tour, call Ms. April at (561) 790-9244. Home Away From Home Preschool offers parents peace of mind from any place in the world by simply logging in via secure live webcam services and watching your babies grow and thrive at school. With more than 15 years of experience, you can trust Home Away From Home Preschool.

Staff members are experienced in early childhood education and are caregivers dedicated to the academic, emotional and physical well-being of every child.

The school offers programs for infants through pre-K, free VPK, as well as after school and holiday camp for school-age children. For more information, visit www. homeawayfromhomechildcare.com.

Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring solution, whether a student is looking for a better report card, help with a specific subject or a higher score on a college entrance exam. The center can help with academic skills, subject tutoring or exam prep for the SAT, PSAT and ACT. Huntington Learning Center is located at 2655 State Road 7 in Wellington Green Commons. For more information, call 1-800-CANLEARN or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com.

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programs include an RN program through the associate of science in nursing degree and a practical nurse diploma through the practical nursing program. The school also offers an associate’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Financial aid is available to students who qualify. The school features small class sizes and personalized instruction. For more information, visit www.thenriinstitute.com or call (561) 688-5112. NRI is located at 500 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach.

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 is the only area preschool with NAEYC accreditation, assuring families that the program meets high national standards for quality and professionalism. It offers a variety of learning experiences that prepare children for private and public elementary schools. Then there are the intangibles — the caring teachers, the warmth and sense of community that permeates the halls. Though these elements can’t be quantified, they can be found at Temple Beth Torah. Come see what makes the school special. The school is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-2649 or e-mail psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

The Renaissance Charter School name has become synonymous with high-quality education. In Palm Beach County, parents have six high-performing charter school options from which to choose: Renaissance Charter Schools at Palms West, Wellington, Cypress, Central Palm, West Palm and Summit. All are currently accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year. Parents should be able to expect more from their child’s school. Renaissance does not settle for the status quo and encourages students to reach higher to reach their goals. Visit www.charterschoolsusa. com or call (866) KIDS-USA for more information.

The Rosarian Academy educates the whole person for life, offering an accelerated education from 12 months to grade 8. The Rosarian Academy fosters each student’s unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs at every developmental stage. Known for academic excellence and a welcoming faith-centered community, Rosarian’s curriculum is enhanced with 21st century technology and unsurpassed athletic and fine arts programs. Rosarian is the only independent Catholic school in Palm Beach County. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call (561) 345-3106 or e-mail maryr@rosarian.org.

The Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent, college prep middle school dedicated to the well-being of its students. The academy offers a broad curriculum of rigorous classes in an uplifting environment. Students develop discipline and confidence through its 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. An interdisciplinary curriculum is strong in science and technology, where classes focus on teamwork and career preparation. The Wellington Collegiate Academy opens this August with a select group of students in grades 6 through 8. For more information, visit www. gowca.org or call (561) 701-3462.

Western Academy Charter School was designed as 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, Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 792-4123.

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Wellington Post 390 U16 Team Splits Doubleheader

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, June 20, the Wellington American Legion Post 390’s U16 baseball team defeated Boynton Beach Post 164 by a 9-4 score in the first game of a doubleheader, before falling 8-6 in the second match.

The Wellington Post 390 team was 4-1 with six games remaining in the summer season.

Wellington jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 1. Drew Beno then recorded a single RBI to extend

the Wellington lead. Alex Rao added an RBI in the fifth inning, and Wellington loaded the bases, making it tough for the Boynton Beach offense.

Wellington sat on a comfortable 7-0 lead, but Boynton Beach closed the gap by tallying two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to bring the score to 7-2.

Solid defense by Wellington shut down any offensive opportunities in the sixth inning. Runs by Jonny Haldas and Justin Rivero extended the Wellington lead to 9-2.

Solid hitting by Jacob Weiss, with a single, and Rivero, with a double, proved to be a factor late in the game.

Boynton Beach was not finished and battled back, but the Post 164 team’s rally was short-lived after its hitters drove in two runs in the top of the seventh inning to close the gap to 9-4.

Stingy defensive play by the Wellington squad made it impossible for Boynton Beach to continue its comeback.

Boynton Beach managed to avenge its earlier loss to Wellington by defeating Post 390 in Game 2. It was the first loss suffered by Wellington this summer.

Wellington played Jupiter Post 271 twice this week, but results were not available by press time.

Wellington hurler Brandon Weiss throws a pitch in the first game of the doubleheader.

Pitcher Shane Howell throws a pitch for Wellington late in the first game of the doubleheader.

Wellington Post 390 runner Alex Morejon tries to beat the play, sliding for second base.

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Jose Gonzalez passes third base en route to the plate.

Jonny Haldas hits a line drive for Wellington Post 390.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO HOST CAMP AT SEMINOLE RIDGE

Seminole Ridge High School’s girls basketball team, led by coach Scott O’Hara, will lead a summer basketball camp for girls ages 6 to 14 from June 29 to July 2 at the school from 3 to 6 p.m. daily.

Registration for the camp begins at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29.

Space is limited, so register today. For more information, call O’Hara at (561) 818-5733.

Movement Arts Dance Academy Ends Eighth Season With Annual Recital

Students from Movement Arts Dance Academy in Royal Palm Beach have been busy over the past several months participating in competitions and events throughout the state, in addition to finishing the school year with the academy’s eighth annual recital.

More than 200 students performed in this year’s recital, “That’s Entertainment.” Two performances were held at Royal Palm Beach High School on Saturday, June 13, and included students age 2 through adult. “That’s Entertainment,” the opening number, featured the Synergy Dance Ensemble performance and competition team.

The Synergy Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Kelly Todd Grandusky, attended the Kids Artistic Revue competition this spring, where its routines received “Top First Place.” The tap company also received the high score in its division and level.

The students stayed busy performing at local events, including the Junior League Holiday Marketplace, the South Florida Fair, the Alzheimer’s Day Care Center in West Palm Beach and the We Care Kids Fair at the Palm Beach Zoo.

The studio’s fourth annual music recital was held at Union Congregational Church, under the direction of piano and voice instructor Mary Grisanty, and was followed by a student appreciation day.

It is not too late to register for summer camps. There are a limited number of spaces available in both mini camps and full-day camps, held through the end of July. Mini camps are for students ages 3 to 5 and include classes in ballet, tap, and hip-hop/tumble, in addition to arts and crafts, games and story time.

Full-day camps are for ages 5 to 11 and include classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and cardio training, in addition to arts

and crafts, games and movies. Both include a party on the last day of the camp, and the full-day campers will showcase the routines they learned.

Summer classes are also being held for students age 2 through adult.

Class sizes are limited, and parents are able to view the class on closed circuit television in the lobby.

A summer dance intensive for serious dancers, age 8 and up, will be held the week of July 27. It will include ballet, pre-pointe, variations, partnering, stretch and strengthen, cardio training, tap, jazz, leaps and turns, hip-hop, lyrical and more.

Visit www.movementartsdance academy.com or call (561) 792-9757 for more info.

Movement Arts students performing in the eighth annual recital.

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Berean Christian QB Chris Mauck Wins Duke QB Challenge And Arkansas 7-On-7 Berean Christian School quarterback Chris Mauck attended the David Cutcliffe Quarterback Academy at Duke University last week.

The two-day camp consisted of 90 quarterbacks learning from one of the top quarterback coaches in America. Coach David Cutcliffe has mentored many college and NFL all-stars, including Peyton and Eli Manning.

Going into the challenge finals, each coach balloted who they

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continued from page 23 ally understand the benefits. European Grand Prix riders are quite familiar with treadmills, and Jill is interested in opening up markets in other disciplines, such as Quarter Horses and reining.

“Often, when I return to a farm to pick up the demo, their reaction is, ‘Don’t take it away!’ We’ve gotten a lot of business in Texas. This summer, I’ll be traveling to Oklahoma,

thought would win the competition. The offense coordinator, coach Scottie Montgomery, was dead on when he picked Mauck to win it all.

Mauck’s 50-yard end zone throw in both rounds was on the money and capped the victory.

After leaving Duke, Mauck traveled west to the University of Arkansas with 10 of his Bulldog teammates to participate in another three-day football camp. Mauck threw for a touchdown on every

possession during the 7-on-7 event, ending the tournament by hitting his teammate Keilon Stube for a 2-point conversion, securing the victory and the championship with a 16-14 win.

Mauck, going into his senior year, will try to lead the 2014 Gulf Atlantic Division Champion Berean Bulldogs to another title this season.

New York, Virginia, Iowa, Illinois and Nevada.”

In 2014, Horse Gym USA expanded its line to include new innovations and diversity.

“We have walking and trotting treadmills, where you can customize programs for each individual horse, including varying the speed and amount of incline,” Jill said. “Wet treadmills also allow you to set different programs in water up to shoulder height in order to manage the horse’s buoyancy and resistance.

This is a great way for a horse to get a good workout if he’s injured and not fully weight-bearing. We also have a cold saltwater spa, a unique machine with a vibrating surface,

and two solarium infrared models.”

Jill noted that all of the models have been well received. Many owners assume their horses will be skeptical, but they quickly learn how comfortable it is. Within minutes of being on it, they’re calm and relaxed, licking and chewing, and totally enjoying the experience.

“It’s mentally relaxing for them, as well,” she said.

Each session lasts about 30 minutes, and Jill said it can be used daily. She recommends at least three times a week. The benefits include increasing soundness and stamina, strengthening the core and back, rehabbing an injury and developing a good top line. Since

(Right) Chris Mauck at the David Cutcliffe Quarterback Academy at Duke University. they can be housed indoors, equine treadmills can be used regardless of the weather.

They’re also a great means of monitoring the horse during training. With the horse being relatively stationary, you can observe irregularities in gaits, Jill said.

Dr. Patrick Sievers, a local veterinarian, is one of Jill’s newest customers. When his Wellington barn was being remodeled, he boarded his three horses at Jill’s barn.

“I’d never used a treadmill before, so I thought I’d try it out,” he said.

“The overall reaction was very good.

One horse was mildly apprehensive, but he quickly gained confidence and relaxed. I’d say that using a

treadmill is good for a horse’s overall fitness. You can program it to develop the different sets of muscles and facilitate changes in the horse’s fitness, improving any muscle deficiencies. The horses definitely enjoyed doing something different.

I also like that it’s a non-traumatic form of exercise.”

Jill is proud that Horse Gym USA is based in Wellington. “It’s a growing company with fantastic owners who are knowledgeable horsemen themselves,” she said.

“I’m really excited to be a part of their success.”

For more information, visit www. horsegym.com or call (561) 2042199.

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Bootz Culture Camp, a fun art studio, offers an engaging summer camp for ages 5 to 13. In the studio, students get to explore a variety of cultures through the arts. The focus shifts to a different region every two weeks. However, each day brings new artmaking activities of the culture being explored. The artwork then becomes a souvenir. Campers also play games, learn dances, taste foods, listen to music, play instruments and more from that culture. Space is limited.

Register at www.bootzculturecamp.com.

Horsey & Artsy Camp at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary teaches children to be independent. They learn to take care of their tack, along with animal grooming. The camp offers horseback riding, hunt seat, dressage, trail and vaulting lessons. All kids will have supervision at all times, with no more than 10 campers at a time. After riding, campers may swim in the crystal-clear pool or clean lake with filters and floats, then start on weekly art projects with qualified art instructors. Good Earth Farm is located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. For more info., visit www.goodearthfarm.info or call (561) 792-2666.

Children will have a summer to remember at the Wellington Summer Camp & Sports Academies. At the all-day, weekly summer camp, campers ages 5 to 15 participate in a fun-filled daily schedule of activities, including athletics, arts and crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, a rock wall climbing, field trips, visits to the Wellington Aquatics Complex and more. Other summer sports camps include basketball, fishing, soccer, speed and agility training, co-ed volleyball and more. Camps are held at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. Find more information, including ages and session dates, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and select “Parks and Recreation,” or call (561) 791-4005.

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Saturday, June 27 • Okeeheelee Park will be the site of the second tour stop for the Ski Nautique Big Dawg World Tour on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, hosted by the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches. The event showcases 44 of the best slalom water skiers in the world, including several skiers from Palm Beach County. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.okeeski.com for more info.

• The Comprehensive AIDS Program at FoundCare will offer free HIV tests and health screenings, along with a community yard sale, on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at FoundCare (2330 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.foundcare.org.

• The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County will celebrate the opening of its new waste-to-energy facility at 6751 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.

Residents can enjoy an open house picnic with free food and drinks, and see the facility in operation using state-of-the-art air pollution control technologies, making it the most advanced and cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in North America. Visit www.swa.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Ultimate Hero Craft Extravaganza for ages 2 and up on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. The craft closet will be cracked open, so attendees can transform themselves into the ultimate hero. Make a hat, cape, shield and more. All materials will be provided.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Longtime Town-Crier employee and noted South Florida musician Jason Budjinski died June 16. A celebration of Jason’s life will held Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. in the Center Court of the original Wellington Mall, located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Anyone touched

by Jason’s life is invited to attend.

•Members of the Palms West Amateur Radio Club (www.palmswestradio.org) will gather at the Osceola Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park from Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. to practice their skills as part of the National Field Day exercises. For more info., contact Field Day Chairman John Samuels at (561) 909-7150 or k2cib@arrl.net.

• The Wellington Radio Club will participate in the National Field Day exercises on Saturday, June 27 at Pavilion 3 in Village Park on Pierson Road. It will begin with a kickoff ceremony at 1 p.m. The emergency communications event officially begins at 2 p.m. Saturday and runs through 2 p.m. Sunday. Volunteers from the Wellington Radio Club will lead the event with support from the Emergency Disaster Services Division of the Salvation Army, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Village of Wellington. The public is invited.

For more info., visit www.qsl.net/k4wrc or call (561) 385-2986.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. Meet fellow

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builders and work together, or alone, on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Get Ready for Summer Reading for adults on Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to choose books from the library’s recommended online resources. Bring a mobile device and use it to keep track of what you have read, and get books from your favorite author or discover a new one. Also, discover the new digital magazine service. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host a Food Truck Safari on Saturday, June 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music, beer, wine and frozen drinks from the tiki bar, zookeeper talks and up-close animal encounters, along with culinary delights and from a great selection of food trucks. Admission does not include food and beverage purchases. Visit www.palmbeachzoo. org for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Eric Clapton tribute concert featuring the Crossroads Band on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Monday, June 29 • Seminole Ridge High School’s Basketball Team, along with coach Scott O’Hara, will lead a summer basketball camp for girls ages 6 to 14 from June 29 to July 2 at the school from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. Registration for the camp begins at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29. For more info., call O’Hara at (561) 818-5733.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Reading Heroes Book Discussion for grades 4 to 6 on Monday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m. Heroes, villains and Greek gods abound in the book Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

Participants will be eligible to win an “epic” prize at the book discussion. Snacks will be provided.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Comic Book Creations for ages 10 to 17 on Monday, June 29 at 3 p.m. Discover how to make a wallet themed around heroes or villains using recycled comic book pages. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Super Robot Adventures for ages 5 to 10 on Monday, June 29 at 3 p.m. Enjoy robot adventure stories, book talks and a super robot craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, June 30 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Imagine Yourself Super!” on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and at 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Create your own superhero.

Bring a clean white T-shirt to create a signature cape and mask to hide your secret identity. Then grab some props and pose in front of backdrops for fun photo opportunities. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Tuesday, June 30 at 2:15 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events.

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

• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail N., WPB) will host GEMS Club: Genetic Journey on Tuesday, June 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. The GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science) club offers the opportunity for girls in grades 3 to 8 to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. To register, call (561) 832-2026 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Do It for the Vine!” for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. Get crazy in the library with a game called Silent Library. Can you and your squad handle the challenges without cracking up? Enjoy snacks, silliness, pizza and prizes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 1 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Get in the Parade!” for ages 4 to 7 on Wednesday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day with an interactive story and a game of follow the leader, then make a patriotic craft to wear and march around with instruments, streamers, balloons and more. End the parade by preparing a cool red, white and blue picnic snack.

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Happy Birthday, America!” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, July 1 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day and create a patriotic lantern. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an American Girl Mystery Event for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m. Think like a detective and solve mysteries and uncover more about treasured historical characters. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington will sponsor a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in Olympia’s Scribner community on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood advocates and PBSO deputies will discuss community crime trends and offer crime prevention tips. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

Friday, July 3 • The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. For more info., visit www. wpbaf.com.

• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach) will host Parent’s Night Out: Space Odyssey on Friday, July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Ready for a date night?

The Town-Crier Drop off the kids at the science center. Parents Night Out includes a Coffee Filter Planets craft, a Colossal Craters activity, pizza dinner and a planetarium show. The cost is $30 per child and $15 for each additional child. Call (561) 832-2026 to register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Paddington on Friday, July 3 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, July 4 • The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.

• Wellington will host a Patriotic Pool Party on Saturday, July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Regular admission applies. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Celebrate the Fourth of July at Royal Palm Beach’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Saturday, July 4. The all-day event will include the annual fishing tournament, volleyball and cornhole tournaments, a variety of food vendors, beverages, games, arts and craft vendors, a kids fun zone and live entertainment, capped off by a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. Admission is free and parking is available throughout the park. An off-site shuttle service begins at 5 p.m. at Lindsay Ewing Park. For more info., visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

• Wellington’s Family Fourth of July Celebration will take place Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road with traditional games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, bingo and a Studio 54 tribute band, with a Zambelli fireworks extravaganza at 9:15 p.m. A free shuttle will run from the Mall at Wellington Green bus stop starting at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Monday, July 6 • The Mall at Wellington Green is partnering with Stomp Out Bullying and iHeartMedia to find local teens to become ambassadors and speak out against bullying. Selected Wellington area teen ambassadors will appear at and participate in the mall’s Stomp Out Bullying kickoff event on Saturday, Aug. 15 and block party on Saturday, Aug. 29. Visit http://bit.ly/1FW9JsK to find more information and apply. Applications are due July 6. Visit www.stompoutbullying.org for more info.

• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold a free Summer Film Festival sponsored by the Gladys Lillian Adult Education Series every Monday in July at 1 p.m. with Crossing Delancey starring Amy Irving on July 6, Yentl starring Barbra Streisand on July 13, The Jazz Singer starring Neil Diamond on July 20 and The Debt starring Helen Mirren on July 27. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

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SUMMER CAMP FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL God of the Underdogs — July 6th thru July 10th 6:00 pm. - 8:30 p.m. at Northlake Church of the Nazarene 5430 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Call 620-779-1492, to register.

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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

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CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779

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

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.

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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

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LOCKSMITH C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

NEW FLOORING FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month.

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OFFICE SPACE WELLINGTON EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE — Wellington, Florida Furnished or unfurnished office space available.

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PRESSURE CLEANING 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 & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

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

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BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-7606

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

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