Town-Crier Newspaper June 4, 2010

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Two Fast-Food Restaurants Planned For SR 7 Near Mall

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved a conditional-use permit Wednesday to allow two fast-food restaurants to be built on State Road 7 south of the Mall at Wellington Green.

Once built, the Village Green Center will sit on 15.89 acres on the west side of State Road 7, between Stribling Way and Royale Blvd. It will be adjacent to the BP gas station and Whole Foods Market. W&W V LLC of Palm Beach

owns the vacant property, Associate Planner Olga Prieto told the board.

The property was part of 217 acres annexed into Wellington in 2004. In 2007, the council approved a change to its future landuse map designation to allow commercial use, and in 2008, a master plan was approved, Prieto said. However, the village requires a conditional-use permit for fastfood restaurants.

The master plan contains 59,500 square feet of retail space, two freestanding banks, 45,738 square feet of office space and

three freestanding restaurant sites, two of which are the proposed fast-food restaurants.

PZA Board Member Eugene DiFonte wondered what type of fast-food restaurant would be opening on the property.

Donaldson Hearing, from the firm of Cotleur & Hearing, representing the property owner, said there are active negotiations with McDonald’s for one location. He said the second location is still available, but that there had been discussions with Chik-fil-A.

PZA Board Alternate Morley

See FAST FOOD, page 18

Lox Council Agrees To Help LGWCD Close Budget

By Ron Bukley

Town-Crier Staff Report

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council decided Tuesday to give $100,000 to $130,000 in gas tax money to the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District for road maintenance so that the district can avoid an assessment increase for the coming fiscal year.

Councilman Ron Jarriel said the LGWCD was requesting assistance similar to last year when the town helped with funding of $240,000 for projects that otherwise would have not been funded.

“For the water control district not to raise assessments this year to the residents — I think this is a

bad year to raise taxes, we’re going through hard times — the town would have to come up with $130,000 through an interlocal agreement,” Jarriel said, noting that the money is available.

Jarriel asked for a council consensus to approve an agreement. The LGWCD had asked for $100,000, but Jarriel said that would still lead to a $3 per acre assessment increase. “If we could come up with another $30,000, I’d like to see it where we don’t raise the assessments this year, and hopefully next year we’ll have a better year.”

Jarriel said the district’s board of supervisors will meet June 14 and would have to decide at that

time whether to proceed with an assessment increase. “If we as a council can come up with a decision tonight, positive or negative, it will help them and save us a few tax dollars as far as advertising and stuff,” he said.

Mayor Dave Browning asked whether the money would be available in gas tax money, and Town Manager Frank Spence said in his estimation it would be.

“The time frame for the water control district is ahead of ours,” Spence said. “The preliminary figures have been released by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, and according to the papers, we are losing about 9 per-

See GAS TAX, page 18

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Task Force will encourage residents to spend money at locally owned stores and on local services and locally grown goods as part of a planned regional campaign.

Susan Giddings, the chamber’s vice chair for economic development, brought the idea to the task force at its quarterly meeting Wednesday, May 26.

Giddings noted that several business owners introduced the idea during a joint meeting between the task force and the Village of Royal Palm Beach on May 11.

“[They] brought up some very interesting facts and figures regarding the economic impact of buying local,” she said. “For every dollar spent in locally owned

stores or for locally produced goods and services, that dollar has 3.5 to 5 times the economic impact of a dollar

C-PAL Ends 27-Year Run With Final Checks To Schools

By Ron Bukley

Town-Crier Staff Report

The Crestwood Performing Arts League performed its swan song last week, all but liquidating its treasury with $2,000 checks to the music departments of five Royal Palm Beach public schools. League members distributed the checks Thursday, May 27 at Crestwood Middle School. It was a ceremony that ended 27 years of staging cultural events in Royal Palm Beach.

“C-PAL is dissolving,” Treasurer Joe Zexter confirmed to the Town-Crier Zexter noted that C-PAL had been helping support school music departments in the western communities for decades.

“We used to give money to 18 schools throughout the area,” Zexter said. “Now, because of the economy, we were not able to give, but we want to make a contribution with the money we have left. The board decided to give to just the schools in Royal Palm Beach because that’s where we operate out of.”

The recipients included Royal Palm Beach High School, Crestwood Middle School, and Royal Palm Beach, H.L. Johnson and Cypress Trails elementary schools.

C-PAL will finish closing out its accounts during a concert by pianist Copeland Davis on June 13 with a presentation to My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust. Like C-PAL, MBSK is an organization founded by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria. “We still are going to have a little bit left over,” Zexter said. “We want to pay all our bills before we liquidate and file the last tax return. We’re a nonprofit organization, and one of the originators of this whole thing was Jess Santamaria. Jess has been very helpful, and I thought, ‘What can we do to help charity?’ I thought it would be apropos in appreciation for what Jess has done for us.” In 1983, inspired by a concert given by internationally acclaimed pianist Ingrid Santamaria, Jess’s sister, Bonnie Goldberg, Jess Santamaria and Crestwood Middle School Assistant Principal Frank Bostwick formed C-PAL. Six concerts a year were initially held at Crestwood Middle School, later moving to Royal Palm Beach High School.

“At its height, C-PAL was drawing over 1,000 people to concerts,” Zexter said. However, attendance has declined in recent years. This past

See C-PAL, page 18

Wellington Pool Reopens After A Nine-Month Retrofit

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The newly renovated Wellington Aquatic Complex drew more than 200 people to its reopening on Saturday, May 29. “Everyone seemed to have an excellent time,” Interim Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Delaney said. “We received numerous compliments on the state of the facility.” The pool, which is about 30 years old, closed last September for renovations and a complete overhaul. The village deepened the pool and raised its pool deck by two feet to meet current standards for USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming, Delaney said. The middle of the pool is shallow enough for swimming lessons or camp use.

Additionally, the village built an office building with renovated restrooms, a new multipurpose room for classes and indoor swimming lessons, as well as a more efficient registration area for lesson and program signups. The pool’s pump room was gutted and redesigned for better water flow and circulation.

The Wellington Aquatic Complex reopened to the public with free admission and a free lunch of a hot dog or hamburger, chips and a drink.

The event was a “soft launch” for the complex. The village will celebrate a grand opening Saturday, July 3 with events at both the pool and the nearby amphitheater, which is nearing completion.

“It will be similar to the event Saturday,” Delaney said. “There will be no fees to attend, and we’ll

See POOL, page 18

Wellington and Royal Palm Beach hosted Memorial Day observances on Monday.

(Above) Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli and County Commissioner Jess Santamaria join Boy Scouts Alex Fandrey and Brandon La Rosa for a wreath laying. (Left) State Rep. Joe Abruzzo lays a wreath at the Wellington ceremony.

Pool Reopening — (L-R) Interim Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Delaney, head cashier Branden Miller, Assistant Aquatics Supervisor Eric Juckett, Aquatics Supervisor Michelle Garvey, Assistant Aquatics Supervisor Coy Davies and Senior Lifeguard Chris Degler. PHOTO BY DENISE

C-PAL officials with music department representatives from five public schools in Royal Palm Beach.

PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

WELLINGTON WHOLE FOODS MARKET HOSTS ‘SUPPORT OUR TROOPS COOKOUT’

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soldiers.org.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Kaitlyn Callahan, Dominique Guerra, Kindsay Bugeja and Krystal Guerra look at a scrapbook of thank-you notes and replies from U.S. troops to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach.

Whole Foods representative Cassie Capparelli, whose grandfather served in the Marines, sings the national anthem.

Ian Weil, Janelle Sloan and Roxie Kamen write thank-you notes to military personnel.

Kelli Tolleson gets food from Brandy Grenauer and Joshua Langley (both are in the Army National Guard).

Lauren Belinsky and Mary Ann Waldbart.

Darlene Capparelli gets info from Forgotten Soldiers Outreach representatives Jeanelle Lenow and Brooke Eadicicco.

County Ethics Office Now Up And Running

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Alan Johnson, executive director of the new Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, is now on duty. Last week, he set up shop in the Vista Center at 2633 Vista Parkway in West Palm Beach.

“I don’t have any staff right now,” Johnson said last Friday, although he expects to soon have an investigator and an administrative assistant on the job.

The Inspector General Selection Committee ratified a fouryear contract on May 27 for Sheryl Steckler to serve as Palm Beach County’s first independent inspector general.

Steckler most recently served as inspector general for the state’s Department of Children & Families. Her contract will be reviewed by the county commission at its meeting on June 8. She is tentatively scheduled to begin work June 28.

Direction for the inspector general will be from the Commission on Ethics, said Johnson, a Wellington resident who was formerly an assistant state attorney prosecuting public corruption.

Meetings are being held about a charter amendment to bring the county’s 38 municipalities into the jurisdiction of the inspector general and the Commission on Ethics with a referendum set for November, Johnson said.

According to county Budget Director Liz Bloesser, the inspector general fee collection, based on a small percentage of the amount of contracts under inspector general jurisdiction, is anticipated to be $150,000 to $200,000 the first year.

Johnson said municipalities, the Palm Beach County League of Cities, the Economic Council and Leadership Palm Beach County have been involved. “Everybody, including the county and the Commission on Ethics, is attempting to work together to get this on the ballot in a meaningful way so that it can be firm and fixed in the community, and that we actually have a watchdog that’s completely independent of all governmental bodies,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the Commission on Ethics will enforce the Code of Ethics, while the inspector general will concentrate on fraud, waste, mismanagement or abuse in contractual relationships.

“There are clearly defined roles between the inspector general, the Commission on Ethics and the executive director,” he said.

To save taxpayer money, Johnson said he is developing a pro bono advocate program of volunteer attorneys to investigate complaints and develop cases. “I will train them,” Johnson said. “The folks in Miami-Dade County have a staff of 16, and the inspector general has 38. I expect to have a staff of two.”

Citizens or people in government can file written, sworn complaints if they are within the jurisdiction of the Code of Ethics.

“It has got to be by someone who has personal knowledge,” Johnson said. “When we receive a complaint, it is then processed. It has to be of legal sufficiency, and I will review it. We will not have advocates on staff, so I actually have 12 attorneys that have signed up, mostly former prosecutors and former public defenders. These are attorneys who know their way around the courthouse and know how cases are prosecuted. They will civilly advance the case once there is legal sufficiency.”

The Commission on Ethics will determine whether there is probable cause and hold a hearing where testimony is taken to determine if there is an ethical violation. “It’s a quasi judicial hearing,” Johnson said.

Johnson said he is in the process of drawing up by-laws for commission approval. The volunteer attorneys will have only one case at a time.

Johnson noted that one of the commissioners, Florida Atlantic University Professor of Ethics Dr. Robin Fiore, is working on an intern program that will utilize colleges in the county. College interns will receive community service hours to go to high schools.

“The concept is ‘do the right thing,’ because ethics in our daily lives encompasses so much more than government,” he said.

Johnson said the commission also will work to raise public awareness. “You raise awareness that there is an independent agency that you can call, whether it’s the [inspector general], it’s fraud, mismanagement or abuse, or whether it’s something that’s ethically wrong and doesn’t involve contracts and money, but some public official is doing something that’s ethically wrong.”

The toll-free number for the Commission on Ethics is (877) 766-5920. The number for the inspector general’s office is (877) 286-7068. For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com/ethics.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

Following two recent drownings and several near-drownings, the Village of Royal Palm Beach has joined with several local agencies to launch an education campaign to make sure residents with swimming pools have their homes secure and that parents teach their children water safety.

“One of our supervisors suggested that we have to do something about this,” Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 information officer Diane Smith told the Town-Crier

The village, along with the PBSO, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, developed a poster campaign with the theme, “There is No Sound When a Child Drowns.” The posters were donated by the PBSO and Fire-Rescue.

Smith said the objective is to get residents to make sure their children get swimming lessons.

“In South Florida, we’re surrounded by water, so everyone should know how to swim,” Smith said. “The earliest you can get a child swim lessons is six months old to my knowledge. It’s not for fun. It’s for survival. They learn to roll on their back and float until someone finds them.”

The posters will be placed in pediatricians’ offices, daycare centers and other areas in Royal Palm Beach with large numbers of children, Smith said. The phone num-

ber for the Drowning Prevention Coalition, (561) 616-7068, is on the poster.

In addition to the poster campaign, double-sided window clings with CPR instruction to be placed on sliding doors will be mailed to homes with swimming pools in Royal Palm Beach, Smith said — about 2,300 homes in all.

“That’s a lot within a 12-squaremile village,” she said. “Royal Palm Beach paid for 5,000 window clings, and 2,300 of those are going to be mailed out to the homes identified that have the swimming pools.”

Furthermore, the village is sponsoring 50 free swim lessons for children of parents who reside in Royal Palm Beach. The lessons will be awarded in a drawing on June 11 at the RPB Recreation Center at 100 Sweet Bay Lane.

County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, a resident of Royal Palm Beach, attended a recent kickoff campaign and matched the lessons, so 100 lessons will be available. People interested in entering can register at the recreation center. The recreation department will contact the winners.

For those who do not win, there still are opportunities for free lessons through the Drowning Prevention Coalition, Smith noted.

“Our goal here is to save lives and educate the community about the importance of swim lessons,” Smith said. For more info., visit www. pbcgov.com/drowningprevention.

OUR OPINION

With Hurricane Season Now Underway, Be Prepared For A Storm

It has been a while since we’ve seen that familiar graphic — you know, the giant dark mass next to the State of Florida indicating that indeed, a hurricane is heading our way. While this is inarguably a good thing for the state’s residents and their homes and possessions, it doesn’t leave us as prepared as we should be. But just because the past several years have been “off seasons” doesn’t mean we should let our guards down. And with June 1 marking the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, for those who haven’t already begun their preparations, now is the time to do so.

If a major hurricane hits us directly, the results would be disastrous — but less so if you have a plan of action. That is why Floridians should be doing all they can to be prepared, including a detailed plan to safeguard every member of the family, including pets and livestock.

The first step is to fortify your home, ensuring that any damaged areas get fixed (especially roofs or garage doors) and stocking up on plywood or installing storm shutters or impact-resistant windows. If you have a yard and/or patio, be sure to remove any possible projectiles; even if your windows are secure, your neighbors’ might not be. For those who don’t feel safe staying in their homes, there are two American Red Cross hurricane shelters serving the western communities: Seminole Ridge High School (4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road) and Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd.).

While pre-storm preparation is about securing your home, planning for the after-

College Campus

Belongs In Wellington

I just recently read in your fine paper that State Rep. Joseph Abruzzo announced that the Florida Legislature approved $19.75 million for a college campus for Palm Beach State College in the western communities (“Abruzzo: Money For A Western Campus Is In State Budget,” May 28). I personally think this would be a boom for the local economy in Wellington. I attended a couple of the workshops when PBSC first wanted to come to Wellington, and I was disappointed when they couldn’t come to an agreement with the village. It now seems to be a perfect time to pursue this project further. From the article, I read that Royal Palm Beach and The Acreage are also in the running for the

campus. Being a small business owner in Wellington, I see the potential of a PBSC campus in Wellington, which would avail us the opportunity to turn from a “bedroom community” to a village with a huge opportunity to grow. There seems to be plenty of vacant land in Wellington along the State Road 7 corridor, whether it be K-Park land or other privately owned land that could be used for this venture. We definitely do not need any more strip malls or housing communities along this corridor. We have too many vacant stores in our strip malls already. The Pointe at Wellington Green has many vacant stores, the Fresh Market plaza is 40-percent occupied, and the Whole Foods plaza sits mainly empty after almost two years.

I implore our citizens and elected officials to continue to explore the possibility of getting the PBSC

effects is mostly about getting by without electricity, stores or other basic services. This is the part of hurricane preparation most people skimp on. Many wait until the last minute, less than a day before the storm arrives. Not only is this impractical, but for many it’s a bad situation that leads to even worse ones. It’s bad enough showing up at the supermarket to find there’s only a few gallons of bottled water left, but it’s even worse when skirmishes break out because of it. You can avoid this entirely simply by stocking up early. Ditto for emergency supplies such as batteries, candles and manual can openers. And if it’s a bad idea to make 11th-hour purchases of things such as canned soup, crackers and other non-perishable food items, it’s even a worse idea to try to fill prescriptions at the last minute. Another thing to consider is when the power goes out, the credit and debit card machines we’ve become so reliant on won’t work, so be sure to make a sufficient withdrawal well beforehand. In light of the forecasts calling for a more active than usual hurricane season this year, Floridians can’t afford to be asleep at the wheel. Despite the good fortune we had over the past few years, it’s very likely the streak could end. And when it comes to hurricane preparation, there are two ways to approach it — erring on the side of caution or hoping to get by on luck. If the first group is wrong, the worst that can happen is they’ll have a cupboard full of extra canned goods and bottled water. But if the second group is wrong, they’d be lucky to even have anything at all. More information on hurricane preparedness can be found at the National Hurricane Center’s web site at www.nhc.noaa.gov.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

campus in Wellington. This is our future! Bob Salerno, President, Ultra Cleaners, Wellington Editor’s Note: While the money was in the state budget as approved by the legislature, it was vetoed by Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday, May 28. See story, below.

Inland Port Or Create A Free Enterprise Zone?

In my opinion, hope is dimming for an inland port in Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay, which are 40 miles west of civilization in Palm Beach County. Backers of the St. Lucie County site are prepared to file suit if Florida Crystals attempts to move the No. 1 site in the Glades to a new No. 1 site five miles north. St. Lucie was to be No. 2. Moving the No. 1 site a short five miles

north makes St. Lucie County the No. 3 best site, and advocates for the St. Lucie site are not about to let that happen.

I have said from the start that the inland port was not going to end up in the Glades. I believe the state has given up on the Glades, and apparently is content under the leadership of the now [independent] Gov. Charlie Crist to purchase the sugar fields from U.S. Sugar for twice what the land is worth and return it to nature. Since many of the residents of the tricities work in the sugar fields, it will increase the present 40 percent unemployment rate to something even more ridiculous. I would not be surprised if the state and county declare the Glades a blighted area, demolish the dilapidated housing and failing commercial districts, and create a nature preserve that will complement the $10 million marina that practically no one uses. Who

is going to park a million-dollar asset in that marina given the high crime in the area?

If the local, county and state governments are serious about creating jobs in the Glades, they should consider legislation that I drew up and submitted for the creation of a Free Enterprise Zone, and job training and production facilities, with warehousing and distribution, all of which will be privatized and turned over to an employee-owned corporation. Frank Morelli

Wellington

For The Record

In the article “Acreage Committee Tables ‘Statement’ On Water Quality” published last week, a question to attorney Mara Hatfield regarding the connection between Pratt & Whitney and The Acreage was misattributed. The question should have been attributed to Karen Keogh, not Tracy Newfield. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.

The Town-Crier welcomes letters to the editor. Please keep letters brief (300 words). Submit letters, with contact name, address, and telephone number (anonymous letters will not be published), to The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414; fax them to (561) 793-6090 ; or you can e-mail them to letters@goTownCrier.com

Despite Research, Jury’s Still Out On Link Between Cell Phones, Cancer

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin

Does heavy use of a cell phone cause brain tumors? While the mobile phone industry, as well as the federal government, insist it is a bad rap and doesn’t happen, a large group of scientists demur. They suggest whatever evidence exists should cause serious consternation.Recently there was a long-term

(four-year) study named Interphone, which concluded its work. It covered 10,000 participants in 13 countries and its findings were published, on May 17 in the International Journal of Epidemiology. What startling conclusions did this comprehensive study develop? None. The results were in-

conclusive. Interphone found no obvious connection between cell phone use and brain cancer. But wait a minute: the studies show people who used their cell phone the most often and longest, some 10 percent, showed results of a 40-percent higher risk of developing

some form of brain cancer. Conversely, it also found that subjects who used their cell phones less frequently had a lower risk of developing brain tumors than those who used cord phones exclusively. Like they say, “you pay your money and you take your pick.”

So what have the mobile indus-

try and their scientific skeptics concluded? It’s time for another comprehensive study of the hypothesis. Everyone agrees. Of course, if you use your cell phone a lot, and regularly, it surely sounds prudent to consciously cut back. That “40-percent higher risk factor” is referring to your brain!

Gov. Crist Vetoes Money For Western Communities PBSC Campus

By Ron Bukley

Town-Crier Staff Report

Funding of $19.8 million for a Palm Beach State College campus in the western communities was part of $371 million in state budget spending vetoed by Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday, May 28.

“The money was for site acquisition and construction of a new campus in the western communities,” said Grace Truman, director of college relations. “We were very disappointed. We were hoping that money would be there for us to move forward on this. This is a need that has been identified for several years. The funds would have been very helpful.”

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A demographic survey by an independent firm conducted in 2004 identified the need for a college campus in the western communities, Truman said. The survey identified Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee and

The Acreage as critically underserved communities within the Palm Beach State College service area.

“With the traffic patterns and the density in the county, that area has the most difficulty getting to one of our campuses,” she said.

“The survey identified that area as being the best for a fifth campus.”

Last year, PBSC and Wellington were close to an agreement on locating a campus on State Road

7 just south of the Mall at Wellington Green. Talks broke down largely because the village and the college couldn’t come to terms over a guaranteed timeframe for the campus’s development. However, Truman said the college would continue to work toward a western communities campus. Recently, Loxahatchee’s Callery-Judge Grove has offered to provide up to 80 acres for a campus.

“We’re in this for the long haul,” Truman said. “That money would have been greatly appreciated and used, but without it, we are still looking at various sites.

We are still trying to identify a site that might be feasible that we could pursue.”

Palm Beach State College has more than 100 specific programs, some of which are offered at some campuses but not others, although all the campuses offer a two-year

associate of arts degree program. “The career programs, the associate’s in science, the college credit certificates and the short-term occupational certificates vary by campus,” Truman said. Programming at a future western campus would depend on what the communities need. “We would look hard at what the businesses in the area need in terms of training for employees and job preparation,” Truman said.

Attorney To Supervisors: Avoid Contact With District Employees

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report

The Indian Trail Improvement District reasserted its employee non-interference policy during a special meeting Wednesday.

Lara Donlon, special counsel on employee relations, advised supervisors to be careful about interacting with employees because it could cost them personally in legal expenses.

“If you are working outside of your responsibilities as a supervisor for the district and you are doing something willfully or intentionally to an employee, that would very likely result in personal liability and personal expense to you that you would not be reimbursed for by the district,” Donlon said. “I can’t imagine that would be an issue, but I just wanted to put that to your attention.” Donlon said that in the current

economic environment, she is seeing more claims by employees and former employees. “What protects you is not dealing with employees and not taking on that role when you have a district administrator that you can funnel things through,” Donlon said.

The administrator has complete information about employees to make decisions, Donlon said. The information comes from an employee’s immediate supervisor, other supervisors, managers and co-workers.

“She may have information about particular employees that for privacy reasons she can’t share with you, so that is one of the reasons to go through the district administrator if you feel there is some sort of issue,” Donlon said. There are no formal claims before the district currently, but there have been rumblings, she said.

“That’s not uncommon in this economic climate,” she said. “Employees are very nervous about their position. They get nervous around budget times, so I would remind you all, especially in your positions in running this district as the governing body, to make sure that you do go through the district administrator, particularly with any negative issues.”

Even positive comments about employees can be problematic if an employee has other issues, Donlon said.

“If you comment by e-mail or verbally about how wonderful this employee is and you have challenges internally with attendance or tardiness or whatever the case may be, it creates a little bit of a discrepancy to publicly say how wonderful these folks are. Similarly, if you say negative things, that can cause issues as well.”

Supervisor Carol Jacobs said in the four years she has been on the board, she has been criticized in various ways by employees.

“What is our protection against employees?” Jacobs asked. “I have been attacked over and over. I have tons of paperwork on what employees have been doing to me. It could have ruined my business out here. I don’t know if it has affected it yet.”

Donlon said one of the best ways for supervisors to protect themselves against rumors and allegations is to deal with employees in an appropriate manner.

ITID Attorney Charlie Schoech said if employees are making bad comments about a supervisor, it should be brought to the administrator’s attention. He said the noninterference policy is not there to muzzle supervisors.

District Administrator Tanya

Quickel emphasized the importance of addressing employee issues through her office.

“You all don’t know what we do here on a day-to-day basis,”

Quickel said. “I know that was one of your concerns, that the district was being run properly and professionally. I hope to reestablish confidence that you don’t have to know every single thing that we do all day long.”

As an example, Quickel said the human resources department has issued sick leave violations to a group of the district’s 73 employees. Six had sick leave balances of less than 40 hours, five had balances of less than 20 hours and six had balances below 10 hours.

Verbal warnings were issued to those with less than 40 hours and written warnings were issued to those below 20 hours. Those with less than 10 hours were placed on

probation. “We expect employees to have enough common sense to manage that for themselves,” she said. “I would not be at all surprised for employees to try to go directly to you when they get put on probation for whatever reason.” One employee was terminated recently for multiple infractions, Quickel noted.

Quickel said employees have been instructed on the proper procedure to follow if they have an issue. She said there are at least two staff meetings a week where they review procedural issues.

“Our goal is to avoid lawsuits,” she said. “It has been clearly communicated that they should come through the chain of command.” Supervisor Mike Erickson made a motion to reassert the district’s non-interference policy, which passed unanimously.

Members of the PBSO Color Guard.

Elbridge Gale art teacher Nicole Crane with Daniela Revollar.

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 20309 in the parade.

Matthew Diaz with his grandmother Christina, mom Libia and aunt Marcia.

Art Society President Suzanne Redmond and Brenda Guajardo.

Matthew Diaz, Brenda Guajardo and Daniela Revollar,

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Village of Wellington.

McAvoy

Gianna Balogh.

Tom Wenham, a Korean War veteran, addresses the crowd.

Jason Harvey with his mother Amy.

Wellington Village Council members Anne Gerwig and Howard Coates pay their respects.

PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER & STU ULRICH/TOWN-CRIER

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Veteran Robert Wakefield. Alyene and Logan Schneiderwind.

Vehicles Hit By Rocks While Driving In RPB

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

MAY 29 — Several vehicles traveling on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. near the intersection of Indian Trail Drive were struck by rocks early last Saturday morning. According to separate Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reports, several victims contacted the Royal Palm Beach substation to report that someone throwing rocks had damaged their vehicles. According to the first report, the victim was driving to work at approximately 4:55 a.m. when she neared the intersection of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and Indian Trail Drive. She reported that a rock was thrown from the west side of the road and struck the front right side of her car, causing approximately $500 in damage. Streetlights were out in the area, and the victim did not see anyone on foot. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. In a second report, a deputy met with a PBSO lieutenant, who reported driving down Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at approximately 5:20 a.m. when an unidentified object struck the windshield of his marked PBSO vehicle. The lieutenant at first believed it was a gunshot and parked his car outside Indian Trail Villas and returned to the area on foot. The projectile was later identified as a large piece of broken rock. Rocks were found piled on the west side of the grass embankment. According to the report, the deputy located other rock piles in the area. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects at the time of the report. In a third incident report, the victim was driving down Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at approximately 5:05 a.m. when he heard a loud bang come from the front end of his vehicle. He discovered that his vehicle had been struck by a piece of concrete that was impaled between the passenger-side front fender and door.

A deputy canvassed the area with negative results. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

• • • MAY 27 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded to the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Belvedere Road early last Thursday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Wednesday and 2 a.m. the following morning, someone broke the victim’s driver’s side window and stole a black Sony D.J. Equalizer and a black Kenwood radio. The stolen items were valued at $280. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MAY 27 — A deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation responded to a home on Morgate Circle last Thursday evening regarding a residential burglary.

According to a PBSO report, the victim left at 8 a.m. that morning and returned at 6 p.m. to find her door unlocked and her house ransacked. The victim said that several pieces of jewelry were missing from her jewelry box along with a digital camera. The victim reported that the suspect(s) may have entered through a bedroom window. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,550. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, and a neighbor told deputies that her daughter had seen a suspicious vehicle at the home.

MAY 28 — A resident of the Equestrian Club called the Well-

ington substation last Friday morning to report a delayed burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Tuesday and 8 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a pair of black Maui Jim sunglasses and a white HP laptop computer. The stolen items were valued at approximately $2,400. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MAY 28 — A Wellington man was arrested on charges of burglary last Friday night after he was observed trying to pry open the front door of a home on Yarmouth Drive. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s neighbors called the Wellington substation after observing 25-year-old Jerry Knerr trying to pry open the front door lock. According to the report, Knerr said he was trying to break in to get a cell phone. He was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was charged with burglary.

MAY 29 — A Riviera Beach man was arrested late last Saturday night on drug charges following a bicycle stop on Wellington Trace. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Wellington substation attempted to stop 19-year-old Jared Grimes for a bicycle violation, but Grimes would not stop. The deputy’s search found that Grimes was in possession of .7 grams of crack cocaine. Grimes was arrested and taken to the county jail where he was charged with resisting arrest without violence and possession of cocaine.

MAY 30 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched Sunday afternoon to a home on Cabbage Palm Way in response to a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s home alarm system went off at approximately 3:41 p.m. A neighbor found the bathroom window open. Drawers in the victim’s master bedroom were opened and $140 in cash was missing. The suspect(s) also entered another bedroom and stole a men’s gold chain and a digital camera. The victim reported that a family member may be involved. There was no sign of forced entry, and the window was unlocked.

JUNE 2 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to a home in Buena Vida on Wednesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8:35 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s vehicle through the passenger door and stole a GPS unit and XM Radio receiver. The stolen items were valued at approximately $200. The victim reported that the vehicle may have been left unlocked. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. JUNE 2 — A resident of Olympia called the Wellington substation Wednesday morning to report a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 7:15 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s mother’s vehicle and stole a red digital camera, Nokia cell phone and Serengeti sunglasses. The victim said he got into the vehicle and discovered the change drawer on the dashboard was also missing. The stolen items were valued at approximately $350. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Natalie Carswell, a.k.a. Natalie Mullings, is a black female, 5’6” tall and weighing 140 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. She has tattoos on her right arm, shoulder and back. Her date of birth is 01/ 01/76. Carswell is wanted for grand theft. Her occupation is unknown. Her last known address was Briar Bay Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. Carswell is wanted as of 06/ 03/10. • Jose Sanchez is a white male, 5’7” tall and weighing 170 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 01/17/ 92. Sanchez is wanted for violation of probation on charges of burglary of a dwelling and grand theft. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was S. Stuart Circle in Greenacres. Sanchez is wanted as of 06/03/10. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

Natalie Carswell

Jose Sanchez

Bonde: Wellington Prepared As Hurricane Season Gets Underway

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

With a tropical storm already wreaking havoc in Central America, the Village of Wellington is cautioning its residents to prepare for a busy hurricane season.

“We’ve been blessed by not having any storms since 2005,” said Deputy Village Manager John Bonde, Wellington’s emergency management director. “But we don’t want to become complacent.”

Bonde said meteorologists predict an active season because the weather is similar to 2005, when Hurricane Wilma hit Wellington.

“I don’t want to be an alarmist,” he said. “But at the same time, it’s a fact.” The village provides training in May for new staff to learn about village operations during storms,

Bonde said. They also learn about the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Incident Command System, a federal standardized on-scene, all-hazard incident management approach that could be invoked during an emergency.

“It’s very much like a military system,” Bonde said. “My position as emergency management director, one of the hats I wear, means I have to make sure everyone is prepared.”

This year, members of Wellington’s staff attended the governor’s hurricane conference where Bonde said they were provided with tips for preparing for and weathering the storm.

“You are never over-prepared,” he said. “And you’re never in a position where you can’t learn more.”

Each year, the village holds a hurricane drill where staff members stage a mock hurricane. The drill ensures that everyone is prepared for their roles during a storm.

Bonde said that the village’s preparations also include securing its buildings and stocking up on needed supplies.

“Internally, we fill all our fuel tanks, dust off our panels and make sure we’re prepared to do everything we need to do to make sure we’re in shape if a storm comes,” Bonde said. “We make sure our staff is taken care of so they are free if they’re needed. If you need help yourself, you’re not in shape to help others.”

To encourage its residents to be prepared, the village provides information to residents through its web site.

“Each resident has to make their own individual plan,” Bonde said, estimating that there are at least 1,000 residents who haven’t yet been through a hurricane. “Sometimes you get complacent if you haven’t had a real hurricane in a couple of years. Those residents who were here during the 2004 and 2005 storms probably remember, but they need to be reminded.”

Bonde said the best thing residents can do is to be prepared. This includes securing homes and having a seven-day supply of food, water and batteries. Bonde said that after Hurricane Katrina, experts recommended a seven-day supply rather than a three-day supply of food and water.

“If we all prepare to protect ourselves, our families and our homes, then we all become less

of a problem,” he said. “Don’t fall victim to not planning. Residents need to know that they are in good hands, but at the same time they need to help like everyone else.”

This year, the village’s mission is to return to “business as usual” as soon as possible, Bonde said.

“Before we were focused on recovery,” he said. “But our mission this year is different than it was in previous years. We’re making it a priority to put our offices back on line to serve residents.”

Bonde recalled that shortly after Hurricane Frances in 2004, amid power outages, someone called to ask why the baseball fields weren’t open at night.

“It reminded us of how people just want to reclaim their lives,” he said. “So we want to make sure there’s as little disruption as possible.”

Bonde said that Florida Power & Light has worked to strengthen power lines and remove debris.

“You have to hand it to FPL,” he said. “They’ve replaced a lot of wooden posts with concrete that they hope will stand against the wind.” Additionally, several gas stations and supermarkets have generators so they can sell groceries and gas if power is lost. In case of an emergency, the village will get first responders into the area by clearing roads and maintaining canals to prevent flooding.

“If we prioritize in the right way, the community is better served,” he said. “We learned a lot during the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, and we’re better prepared for it.”

School Board Candidate, SFWMD Official Speak At LGLA Meeting

By Carol Porter Town-Crier Staff Report

Ron Young, a longtime Palm Beach County barber and a Loxahatchee Groves resident, explained why he is running for a seat on the Palm Beach County School Board at a meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’Association on Thursday, May 27.

Young, who is running against longtime District 6 incumbent Dr. Sandra Richmond, said that if elected, his top priority would be to allow teachers to do what they do best — teach.

“All of us at the meeting are a little older,” Young said. “We remember when teachers came to school, and when they came to school, they enjoyed teaching. I’d love to be able to see them be able to teach again.”

He would also like to see more teachers and fewer administrators.

“I’d like to put some of the people who work at the district office back into the schools, and have them do what they hopefully had been trained to do,” Young said.

“The School District office has gotten to be too big. We need good teachers. We have to bring them back into the schools.”

As a result, Young said teachers are more concerned with getting their students to pass the FCAT than they are in teaching.

Young, whose wife and daughter both work for the school district, also said that many teachers are too focused on schools making money.

“I don’t want to see a lot of big businesses getting into this because there is a lot of money to be made in schools,” said Young, who has been a resident of Palm Beach County since 1972. “You see big businesses coming in and starting these charter schools.”

Young also said the school district could use some better management. “I’d like to get rid of some of the nonessential programs and use those funds,” he said. “We don’t have enough money for textbooks for our teachers. The teachers end up buying the textbooks for kids out of their own pockets. I’d like to see that change.”

Beth Kacvinsky, the director of the Project Coordination Division at the South Florida Water Management District, also spoke at last week’s meeting.

Kacvinsky directed most of her comments to the Everglades restoration project, particularly the north Palm Beach County portion that covers from the C-51 to the C-44 canals.

“Right now, we are in the project development phase,” she said. “Our primary objective is to try to get more water to the Loxahatchee River to meet the restoration goals for the river and to reverse the saltwater intrusion that has been happening for the last 30 to 40 years, as well as reducing the impacts to the ecological communities along the northwest fork of the Loxahatchee River.”

The project also aims to improve the environment of the Loxahatchee River and its water supply by using freshwater sources that are currently sent to tide.

“We also are trying to restore the adverse impacts of cumulative sediment into the Lake Worth La-

goon from the C-51 Canal,” Kacvinsky said. “A lot of the water flow that goes into the C-51 takes a lot of sediment, and we are trying to reduce that as much as we can.”

Kacvinsky said the district considered eight plans and that four look promising. “These are eight different components that are fed into software and get us different combinations so we can analyze it,” she said. “Primarily, we have four that use three different flow ways. One alternative says we can bring some of the excess water from the C-44 Canal and bring it down to the Loxahatchee Basin. We will combine the best impacts to meet the project objectives.”

Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor John Ryan asked Kacvinsky whether any of the alternatives had considered wind mills or other powersaving structures.

“We have opportunities to do that,” Kacvinsky said, “but whether it will come to fruition, I cannot say. But there certainly is an opportunity to do that. When you

PORTER/TOWN-CRIER start getting it at the design levels, you should be looking at ways to reduce your costs. I cannot guarantee those sorts of things will come out, but I think those are good ideas. We can look into it.”

In other business, LGLA Presi-

dent Marge Herzog said the census gathering in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves has been completed. The next step would be to prepare a report and file it with the U.S. government by the December deadline.

Chamber’s First Medical & Wellness Festival Planned For June 19

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about their health at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Medical & Wellness Festival on Saturday, June 19.

“Since we started the committee for wellness, the chamber has been looking for one specific event to kick off the committee,” said event co-chairman Dr. Blake Kendall. “One of the most important things we can discuss is our health and disease prevention.”

The festival runs from 9 a.m. to

2 p.m. at the Pointe at Wellington Green in front of LA Fitness. It will offer a variety of medical screenings, fitness challenges and information about cutting-edge fitness trends, integrative and holistic medicine, aromatherapy and pet therapy. There also will be free massages and heart-healthy food samples.

Dr. Randall Laurich, the event’s other co-chairman, said the festival evolved from a dream he has that people learn more about health and wellness. Laurich said people often don’t know about health problems they have and

can’t prevent future problems.

“If we can prevent health problems from happening, we won’t have such high health costs,” he said. “We’re giving people the advantage to keep things such as diabetes from happening. This is an opportunity for people who don’t have the finances to pay for health screenings to get them for free.”

Laurich, of the Wellness Experience, has been practicing chiropractic wellness care for 12 years. He will provide free spinal screenings at the festival. Kendall, of Emergency Special-

ists of Wellington, is board-certified in emergency medicine and has been attending physician and director of marketing and business development at Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department for more than four years.

Kendall said that he hopes to provide residents with a forum to discuss health and wellness, as well as learn to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

“Wellington is a young, active and relatively healthy community,” he said. “We want to continue to promote this lifestyle and make

information about healthcare available to residents.” Kendall noted that new healthcare information is always available, and there are many things a person can do to limit their risks. The festival is a venue for them to learn this vital information.

The Village of Wellington has partnered with the chamber as a way to help residents learn about their health, Community Programs Director Ivy Fivey said.

“The Medical & Wellness Festival is a great way to help residents in our transitional areas and our seniors get the information

they need to stay healthy,” Fivey said. “The village hopes that people will come out and make use of this wonderful, free event.” If the festival is successful, chamber officials hope it will become an annual event. “We want residents to take an active role in their own health,” Kendall said. “We hope to provide information for them to learn to do that.” The registration deadline to be a vendor at the 2010 Wellington Health & Wellness Festival is June 14. Call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more information.

PALM BEACH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES HOSTS INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

Buy Local Big Impact On Economy

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$43 million boost to the central western communities.” By the same token, $5 a day could net $214 million annually.

“This could be a tremendous regional economic stimulus that really requires nobody to do any additional spending,” Giddings said. “The idea is shifting the dollars you’re already spending to be more conscious of spending the dollars in your own area.”

She suggested that the municipalities and the chamber partner to create and promote a regional “Buy Local” campaign and program. Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri thought the campaign would be a great idea, but noted that it would take a great effort to make an impact. “It can’t just be the govern-

Mayor

ments,” he said. “It’s really got to be us all working together.”

Ferreri noted that Greenacres favors local businesses when buying goods and services, but said that the effort must go beyond the municipalities to the consumers. “I think the facts and figures you gave are realistic numbers,” he said. “It doesn’t take a lot, but again, we have to educate the public.”

Ferreri admitted to being “one of the biggest violators” when it comes to shopping online, but noted that he now makes a conscious effort to buy from local businesses. “It’s that kind of encouragement that we need to foster beyond the cities that we have here [in the task force],” he said. “We have to work together.”

County Commissioner Jess Santamaria said that such a campaign would help keep money in the region, but was concerned that too many of the same types of businesses were being opened, diluting the market.

“What we don’t need is any more restaurants for a while,” he said. “You can’t make people eat out four times a day.”

Santamaria encouraged the chamber and the municipalities to do research about the types of businesses operating in the area and how successful they are.

“Stop approving any more of those [businesses] that we already have,” he said. “When you keep on approving what already exists, you’re just diluting what we have. You see how many restaurants open, even national chains, and even before their first anniversary, they’re closed.”

But Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore noted that it is beyond the government’s control to approve what businesses open.

“We can’t tell them, ‘No you can’t do that,’” he said. “All we can do is issue a permit if they have the type of zoning necessary.”

Priore said that although the municipalities encourage prospec-

tive business owners to talk to the chamber for help in research before opening a business, many don’t.

But Santamaria, who owns several shopping plazas, said that he often turns down businesses that he doesn’t think will be successful. However, Priore noted that he had the right to do so as an owner.

“That’s Mr. Santamaria, shopping center owner,” Priore said.

“You can’t do that as Mr. Santamaria, county commissioner.”

Giddings requested that the municipalities appoint a liaison to work with the chamber on the campaign. “It’s not going to be a costly thing to do, but the promotion of it and the shifting of dollars clearly could have a major impact economically,” she said.

In other business, the task force debated whether to add agriculture as one of its focus areas.

Currently, task force focus areas include: education, employment retention and creation, the environment, transportation and

the equestrian industry. Priore wondered whether the addition was intended to create agriculture areas within the task force’s immediate area, or whether it was meant to expand the task force’s reach to the Glades. He suggested changing it to “horticulture,” which fit better with the industry in Loxahatchee Groves.

“The reason I’m asking is because I wonder how big can we get? How far can we expand?” he asked. “The purpose of this economic development is to look at open space and land within our immediate area, and I think this would be far beyond where we want to go at this point.” Santamaria felt that the task force should consider the Glades in its decisions.

“I’d like to leave the door open to discuss this at length,” he said.

“There is a mutual benefit to include the Glades in this forum.”

The task force eventually voted to add agriculture to its focus areas.

RPBHS Band

Spaghetti Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach High School marching band will host a fundraising spaghetti banquet on Friday, June 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will be entertained with music by the marching band and rock band. Tickets cost $10 per person. The event will be at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 151 Civic Center Way. For more information, call Jackie at (561) 389-8234.

Animal Hospital Grand Opening

Dr. Karen Forbes and the staff of South Shore Animal Hospital (12160 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include raffles, door prizes, clinic tours and plenty of giveaways. For more information, call (561) 296-7724.

School Board candidate Ron Young

Beth Kacvinsky, director of the Project Coordination Division at the SFWMD. PHOTOS BY CAROL

Incoming PBC League of Cities President Ike Robinson is flanked by Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore and PBC League of Cities Executive Director Jamie Titcomb.

Darlene Crawford, Loxahatchee Groves

David Browning and Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig.Don Kiselewski and Bill Tavernise.

GROUP HOLDS CAR WASH TO HELP FUND HUMANITARIAN TRIP

A car wash was held Saturday, May 29 in the Wellington Plaza, organized by a group of Grace Fellowship Church members and Palm Beach Atlantic University students and graduates. The car wash will help pay their expenses to visit Lusaka, Zambia on June 22 to work with the Christian humanitarian organization the Give Life Project. For more info., visit www.givelifeproject.com. (Above) Gene Antolino, Efraim Silva, Aryn Waggoner and Daniel Sumoza. (Below) Amber Hartman, Stephanie Silva, Kaela Antolino and Kelli Ford.

‘Heroes Helping Heroes’ Tourney

This Saturday

The Heroes Helping Heroes Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, June 5 at the Fountains Country Club (4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth). The event begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Win a new set of clubs for a hole in one, a new putter in the putting contest, longest shot prizes or the opportunity to play golf with a golf pro. There will be a silent auction and raffle prizes, including the chance to win a 32” television.

The tournament is filling up fast, but there is still time to sign up. Registration will be accepted up until the day of the event. Registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The cost is $80 per person and $320 per team.

The tournament will benefit Courtney’s Wish and the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Benevolent Fund. For more information about Courtney’s Wish, visit www.courtneyswish. com. If you want to donate to the cause or help out in any way, call Tom Bielecky at (561) 818-2873.

Women’s Club Season Ends

On June 10

The final meeting of the season of the Wellington Women’s Club will be held Thursday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Binks Forest Golf

Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington).

In addition to a buffet dinner, the program will include the presentation of the club’s donation to the YWCA of Palm Beach County for Harmony House, a shelter for abused women and their children, and the awarding of college scholarships to the following high school graduates: Angella Chun, Dreyfoos School of the Arts; Hailun Zhu, Suncoast High School; Ashley Causey, Glades Day School; Katherine Lehmann, Wellington High School; and Keri Kaplan, Wellington High School. The club will install its new board of directors. They include co-presidents Phyllis Burke and Debi Macedonio, First Vice President for Programs Susan D’Andrea, Second Vice President for Membership Cindy Yurecka, Corresponding Secretary Stacy Kaufman, Recording Secretary Linda Rosbrough and Treasurer Linda Eisenberg. Guest fees are $30. To RSVP, call Allyson Samiljan at (561) 798-6741. The Wellington Women’s Club will resume its meetings on Sept. 2.

Free Food For All ‘Anthonys’

On June 13

Are you an “Anthony?” Or do you know one? If so, stop by one of the Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations on Sunday, June 13 for a special St. Anthony’s Day celebration. If your first or last name is “Anthony,” you will receive a free order of Anthony’s

meatballs with ricotta cheese (one per party).

In the western communities, Anthony’s is located at 1000 State Road 7, Suite 4, in Wellington. Anthony’s founder Anthony Bruno, who was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., said the St. Anthony’s Feast Day was always a special day for him and his father, also named Anthony. “Meatballs were my favorite, and my grandmother would prepare them special for her ‘Anthonys,’” he recalled. “This is my way of honoring that family tradition.”

“Calling All Anthonys” is available for dine-in customers only.

Proper identification is required.

Known for its high-energy atmosphere and signature menu items, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza uses 800-degree anthracite coal-burning ovens and the highest quality ingredients. Anthracite is known to be the “cleanest” of coals, burning smoke free with extremely high heat. In addition to its famous pizzas, the restaurant’s simple and consistent menu features award-winning coal-oven-roasted chicken wings topped with grilled onions and Italian-style salad, as well as other Italian specialties.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza’s food and service have continually been ranked “very good to excellent” by Zagat, the distinguished dining and entertainment ratings guide, and is a “Top Restaurant” in Zagat’s 2010 Miami/South Florida edition.

St. Anthony of Padua was the patron saint of the poor and one of the most famous disciples of

St. Francis of Assisi. The Catholic Church observes the date of his death, June 13, as the Feast Day of St. Anthony to commemorate his life and works. For more info., visit www. anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com.

Fourth Of July

‘Ignite The

Night’

In Greenacres

The City of Greenacres and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Fourth of July celebration “Ignite the Nite” Sunday, July 4 at 5 p.m. at Greenacres Community Park (2095 Jog Road, Greenacres).

“For the first time the city and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber will be partnering up to bring a little of our Hispanic flavor to this celebration to remember all those who gave their life, time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to live in the United States of America,” Chamber President/CEO Santos Arroyo said. “It is our humble way of expressing our gratitude to those that has fought for our freedom and equality.”

Energizing the evening will be the Puerto Rican Salsa Project Band and a top 40 band. There will be traditional American and Hispanic foods, a children’s play area, fireworks and more. For those looking to market their products and services, there will be vendor booths available. Admission is free. For more information, call (561) 889-6527 or visit www.prhchamber.com.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Yadi and Eric Cox with Rex.

Col. Charley D. Price addresses the crowd.

Pastor Glenn Graves, County Commissioner Jess Santamaria, Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Martha Webster, Mayor Matty Mattioli and Councilman David Swift.

American Legion Auxilliary 367 member Marge Herzog sells poppies to Marcia and Steve Brewer.

Bob Myers of American Legion Post 367.

Miss Palm Beach County 2010 Jessica Wittenbrink sings the national anthem.

P.W. Chamber Hosts Green Energy Conference At Convention Center

Palm Beach County held its second major “green” conference May 25-26 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. “The South Florida Green, Energy and Climate Conference,” produced by the Palms West Chamber of Commerce, was a one-of-a-kind program designed to focus on education and networking that will advance in today’s new green economy. Speakers, intensive sessions, panel discussions and workshops focused on building socially responsible and sustainable enter-

prises were combined with opportunities to engage in personal dialogue with leading industry, government, consumer and academic experts. The 2010 conference featured a new addition to the program — the 100 Cities Summit. This program brought together leading policy makers from 100 Florida cities to create a coalition of support for long-term green strategic objectives. The conference offered benefits to everyone, including contractors, builders, architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers to large and small busi-

ness owners, human resource specialists and technicians.

The future of Florida’s green initiatives weigh heavily on the state’s leaders. Among the dozens of highlights at the conference was the opening dinner discussion about Florida’s green future by Carmine Priore III, vice president of Florida Power & Light’s Power Generation Division and chairman of the Palms West Chamber. Also part of the distinguished panel of legislators presenting their vision to Florida’s green economy was State Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D-District 85).

Event sponsors included the Florida Natural Gas Association, Florida Power & Light, Florida City Gas, Florida Public Utilities, Waste Management, the Palm Beach County Convention Center and many others.

For additional information about the South Florida Green, Energy and Climate Conference, visit the conference web site at www.floridagreenconference. com. For more information about the Palms West Chamber, visit www.palmswest.com or call (561) 790-6200.

PHOTOS BY CAROL PORTER/TOWN-CRIER

Ron Miranda and his wife Palms West Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaene Miranda.

County Commissioner Shelley Vana at the podium.

Moderator Andy Dumaine at the 100 Cities Summit.

Florida Natural Gas Association Marketing Chairman Ben Semchuck speaks on May 25.

Students who won the conference essay contest are honored.

State Rep. Joe Abruzzo, State Rep. Eric Eisnaugle and Palms West Chamber of Commerce Chairman Carmine Priore III at the May 25 legislative panel.

Palms West Chamber Chairman Carmine Priore III, Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Martha Webster and Mark Plaxen.

RPBHS PROJECT GRADUATION A BLAST

Royal Palm Beach High School held its Project Graduation celebration on May 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event included free entertainment, food, prizes and activities for all the graduating seniors. The most popular attraction was the Riverside Bank money machine, where seniors tried to grab some extra cash. For more information, or to get involved next year, contact projectgrad2011@att.net or Cheryl Coleman Seitler at (561) 723-8298. (Above) A student tries his luck in the money machine. (Below) RPBHS grads enjoy the alcohol-free evening.

Klein Visits With Temple Beth Zion Students

Students of the Ben and Mildred Lieber Religious School of Temple Beth Zion in Royal Palm Beach recently participated in their year-end awards ceremony. After the ceremony, U.S. Congressman Ron Klein (D-District 22) answered questions from the students and their families.

The students had been researching the recent situation with Iran and the nuclear arms treaty and its potential impact on Israel and the United States.

Klein serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and as vice chair of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South

The King’s Academy held its first technology conference with more than 40 people in attendance, representing 20 private Christian schools in Florida. The conference was hosted at the King’s Academy’s main campus.

The conference attendees were primarily technology coordinators and other IT staff. Participating vendors included AVerMedia, Ergotron, Lenovo, LifeSize, M86, Epson, RenWeb and SECNAP, while CDWG was the premier sponsor and RenWeb was a corporate sponsor.

The event began with breakfast provided by CDWG, followed by a presentation by Avermedia on their document camera and its many uses. Epson demonstrated

Asia. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

The students’ questions ranged from “How did your being Jewish impact the committees that you serve on?” and “Did the BP oil spill impact Israel?” to “Do you want to be president?” It was an informative afternoon for all.

Temple Beth Zion is located at 129 Sparrow Drive in Royal Palm Beach. For more information about the religious school, call the temple office at (561) 798-8888 or visit www.templebethzion.net.

their Brightlink projector and audio enhancement equipment.

LifeSize tapped in to their Texas office to demonstrate their HD video technology. Lenovo presented their computers, followed by Ergotron displaying their allin-one media cart. The morning session wrapped up with M86 talking shop about their web security product and an open discussion.

After a catered lunch sponsored by CDWG and a campus tour, RenWeb presented their school database management software and SECNAP demonstrated their spammer trap e-mail security appliance.

The King’s Academy Information Technology Director Rob

Danley demonstrated the Wiimote technology that is currently being used in the classrooms. “Everyone involved said it was a valuable experience and would like to attend future technology events hosted by TKA,” he said.

Attendees were given the opportunity to win giveaways throughout the event. Prizes included a CP155 docu-camera from AVermedia, an Epson 83+ projector and an Epson docu-camera, an all-in-one media cart from Ergotron, two flip video cameras, two rollup keyboards, two mice, a cable tester, backpacks, mugs, lunch boxes, laptop bags and much more.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Chris-

tian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through 12th grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach. More information about the King’s Academy is available online at www.tka.net.

Congressional Visit — (Front row, L-R) Spencer Wyman, Jamie Marcus, Amber Marcus; (middle row) Josh Solomon, Stephen Eisenwasser, Zachary Jacobson, Marcus Antonelli, Rebecca Kokot, Britney Abrams and Matthew DeBoer; (back row) teacher Elanna Garick, Noah Katz, Richie Wyman, Rabbi Bertram Kieffer, Congressman Ron Klein, Jordan De Boer, David Shenkman, Abby Marcus and teacher Roy Bernstein.

Seminole Ridge’s Landstrom SECME National Teacher Of The Year

Seminole Ridge High School physics teacher Erich Landstrom has been honored as a SECME National Teacher of the Year for 2010. The SECME (science, engineering, communication and mathematics enrichment) program works to increase the number of students who will enter and complete post-secondary studies in scientific fields.

In earning this national honor, Landstrom, who “demonstrated exemplary accomplishments in sustaining a successful school program through creative and enriching curricular and extracurricular activities,” was commended both for his “outstanding dedication” and for “the uniqueness of his contributions” to the SECME program.

Landstrom and several students will represent the school district at the annual SECME summer institute and national competition at Clemson University in South Carolina.

• Hawk Artists on Exhibit SRHS student artwork will be on display at Eg2 this summer as part of the gallery’s exhibit “Multiples.” The gallery is located in CityPlace at 477 S. Rosemary Avenue

(between Macy’s and Publix).

Participating Hawk students and their works are as follows: Cassandra Barrett, Summer Soul; Courtney Barton, Optical Cheerios ; Enelia Carrero, Colorful ; Morgan Jones, Cheetah Cub ; Brandon Mynhier, Animals; Jessie Persaud, Broken Destiny; Scott Plunske, Print Box; and Austyn Taylor, Truck on Fabric

• Boys Basketball Camp

Seminole Ridge will hold its third annual summer boys basketball camps June 7-10 and July 11-15. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, with daily practice in each session from 9 a.m. to noon.

According to basketball coach Jason Pitman, the camp will “teach the offensive and defensive skills necessary, develop the abilities of more experienced players, and introduce basic techniques to beginning players.”

The cost of the camp is $60 per session. To sign up, print, complete and mail the registration form on the Seminole Ridge Edline home page or the school web site.

• Driver’s Education Course — Seminole Ridge will host a driver’s education course from

PANTHER RUN STUDENT BREAKS READING COUNTS RECORDS

Panther Run Elementary School held its annual end-of-the-year Reading Counts party on Thursday, May 13. The top 25 student readers in each grade level were invited to join in the fun. This year Bryce Herrera broke all records with 1,647 points. A fifthgrader in Jackie Brennan’s class, Herrera read 104 books as of May 13. That is 7,008,529 words this year. His favorite books are Brisingr, Fang and The Red Pyramid.

Monday, June 14 to Thursday, July 22. The course will take place from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, features both classroom instruction and behindthe-wheel driving, and counts as one semester of high school elective credit. Students will also be able to take the necessary state tests to qualify for a learner’s permit. Course registration is scheduled for Thursday, June 10 from 8 to 10 a.m.

• Dual Enrollment for Fall

For Seminole Ridge students interested in dual enrollment classes for the fall, a guidance counselor will be available on the SRHS campus Thursday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions and complete any dual enrollment permission and registration forms. Registration and permission forms will not be available after July 29. Students must make sure that all paperwork is completed on or before that date.

For additional information, call the guidance office at (561) 4222610.

• SRHS Community Service Guidelines — As Seminole Ridge prepares to move into the summer, the guidance department reminds students to adhere to a set of guide-

lines when performing summer community service.

Students must volunteer for a non-profit or not-for-profit organization or agency, not at a forprofit business.

Hours earned after June 30 of students’ eighth-grade school year can count toward the high school requirement.

Students may count only the actual active hours of volunteering. Each hour of work counts as one hour.

Parents/guardians cannot sign for their children’s volunteer hours. A supervisor must sign for all service hours. Parents who are supervisors must have another supervisor sign for their children’s hours.

Five hours of the 20 required for graduation may be submitted for any donated material goods. Additional hours beyond five will not be accepted for donated goods until a student has met the 20-hour requirement.

Practice time for an event does not constitute community service.

Students must document 20 hours of community service to obtain a Seminole Ridge High School parking tag.

South Grade Students Visit Vinceremos Center

A total of 61 students from South Grade Elementary School in Lake Worth recently visited the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves.

Noah Falik, a Vinceremos rider, gave a riding demonstration on Trouble and answered student questions about riding. The tour was conducted by Vinceremos Executive Director Ruth Menor and staff members Carlie Brown, Summer Murphy and Thomas Gregston. Each student brushed a horse and fed it carrots.

This year, South Grade donated 400 sets of equestrian note cards to benefit Vinceremos, which specializes in equine therapy for the mentally and physically handicapped and disabled.

The Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund and Banyan Printing underwrote the printing costs of the note cards and the transportation costs for South Grade students to Vinceremos. The cards were given to donors who attended the Vinceremos ben-

efit auction held recently in Wellington.

The cards, depicting six different equestrian drawings, were produced by South Grade students Helena Philemond, Kyrian Lopez Amaya, Zavian De La Cruz, D.J. Scoggins, Milton Benitez and Anayzia Dawkins.

“Our South Grade students care about students with disabilities, and they want to support Vinceremos’ efforts to help these children,” Principal Mike Riley said. “This form of service learning teaches our students compassion for those less fortunate than themselves.”

“We would like to thank the students of South Grade for creating charming note cards depicting the horses and riders of Vinceremos,” Menor said. “Our donors who attended our auction just loved them. We are grateful to the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund and Banyan Printing for underwriting this program.”

For more about Vinceremos, visit www.vinceremos.com.

Cheetah Cub by Morgan Jones.

School Board Member Dr. Monroe Benaim, SRHS Principal Dr. Lynne McGee, Erich Landstrom with daughter Lily, and School Board Member Paulette Burdick.

South Grade students look on as Noah Falik gives a riding demonstration.

Shown above are Herrera with entertainer Karl Koppertop and Principal Scott Brennan.

Benjamin School Hosts 26th Annual BASH Gala FATHER

More than 300 Benjamin School supporters came together on Saturday, May 1 for the 26th annual BASH (Building a Scholastic Heritage), the school’s major fundraising event of the year. The gala, which raised more than $1 million for the Benjamin School, was chaired by Betsy and James Meany and Kim and Ray Celedinas. Mary and Dan Stanton served as honorary chairs.

This year’s gala, titled “An Evening in South Beach,” was held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach and was produced by Rafanelli Events. Following dinner and an exciting live auction, the venue was transformed into “Club Lydian,” a South Beachstyle nightclub made possible with the support of longtime BASH corporate sponsor Lydian Bank & Trust. Other major benefactors of the event included the Celedinas family, Susan and Charles Barker, Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, the Stanton family, and Sheila and Seth Waugh.

Gala attendees were treated to a live performance by electric violinist Caitlin Moe and then danced the night away to the sounds of DJ Mia Moretti. Benjamin supporters bid on more than 300 unique silent and live auction items including luxury travel packages, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf cart, a Segway all-terrain vehicle, a five-day cruise on an 82foot Viking sport-fishing boat, and a private wine-tasting/dinner in an

exclusive Palm Beach wine cellar. All proceeds from the BASH Gala support the Benjamin School’s operating budget, including need-based financial assistance, academic programs and faculty salaries. The annual event has raised more than $6 million over its 26-year history. The

more about the Benjamin School, visit its web site at www.thebenjaminschool.org.

Bob and Rhona Goldberg.

Don and Martha Colee, and Suzanne and Tom Benz.

James and Betsy Meany, Dan and Mary Stanton, and Kim and Ray Celedinas.

WRMC Auxiliary, Staff Present Scholarships

The Friends of Wellington Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, along with the medical staff of the hospital, recently presented $24,000 in college scholarships to 12 local high school seniors pursuing programs of study that will prepare them to become physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and medical researchers. Each of the students received a $2,000 Camilla Combs Memorial Scholarship Award to be used toward their college education.

This year, more than 60 applications were submitted from deserving high school seniors representing 11 Palm Beach County high schools. Of these, 24 were selected for individual interviews by the Auxiliary Scholarship Committee, which includes cochairs Bea and Chris Fries, Nancy Tuccinardi, Dolly Friedman, Marlene Berk and Adrienne Bender. Twelve students were selected as the winners. Criteria for schol-

Aguilar To Attend Summer Residency

Andrea Aguilar, a 2010 Royal Palm Beach High School graduate and Career & Technology Education (CTE) Pathfinder nominee, was selected to attend and awarded a scholarship for the James L. Wilcox Minority Summer Residency Program for junior and senior high school students. The program will take place June 13-17 at Florida International University in Miami.

The residency program integrates seminars, field trips and social interaction, and promises to be informative and fun while educating attendees about career opportunities in the field of business with a focus on accounting. During the program, sessions on communications, business skills, career development, personal finance and college information will take place to allow students to obtain a broader understanding of the professional life.

This year, more than 80 nominations from highly qualified students were received. A team from the Accounting Careers Committee reviewed the nominations and made the difficult decisions about winning candidates. Aguilar was chosen from a se-

arship selection included academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, character, maturity, motivation and goals.

The top 12 ranked students selected represent six Palm Beach County public schools. They are: Kayla Ackerman, Wellington High School; Carlee Addison, Seminole Ridge High School; Miguel Dorante, Suncoast High School; Meher Farooq, Lake Worth High School; Arielle Hough, Wellington High School; Naima Jahan, Lake Worth High School; Katherine Lehman, Wellington High School; Liliana Parages, John I. Leonard High School; Jennifer Robb, Lake Worth High School; Victoria Rogers, John I. Leonard High School; Krystal Simmons, Park Vista High School; and Trisha St. Fleur, Lake Worth High School.

A recognition ceremony and ice cream social was held at Wellington Regional Medical Center on

lect few students in Palm Beach County. She has completed five years of accounting at Royal Palm Beach High School. This also makes Aguilar one of the CTE students to complete both an accounting designation and all the requirements needed for the international business program at Royal Palm Beach High School. Aguilar will be attending Stetson University in the fall as an accounting major. When asked about the residency program, Aguilar said that she was pleased to have been chosen for this opportunity and looks forward to meeting other students participating in the program.

Manopla Makes Nichols College Dean’s List

Mandy Manopla of Wellington was named to the dean’s list with high honors at Nichols College for the spring 2010 semester. The Nichols College dean’s list gives recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included in the dean’s list, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for at least 12 credit-hours and receive no grades below a C-plus during the semester. A student on the dean’s list whose semester grade point aver-

WRMC staff and Auxiliary members with the scholarship winners.

Thursday, May 20. Family members, physicians, auxiliary members and administrators were on hand to congratulate the students. Scholarships are funded through year-around auxiliary fundraisers and gift shop sales, and also through the support and

age is 3.6 or higher is awarded dean’s high honors. Nichols College strives to develop tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business education. Founded in 1815 in Dudley, Mass., the college’s business program is paralleled by a comprehensive program in teacher preparation and liberal arts. On the graduate level, Nichols offers master’s of business administration and master’s of organizational leadership degrees. For more information, visit www.nichols.edu.

Area Artist Donates Painting To State Park

Local artist Frank Navarrete recently donated a painting to MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach. Navarrete moved to the Loxahatchee area a few months ago. A multitalented artist, Navarrete has been working on a series of paintings inspired by his love for the ocean and marine life. On Thursday, May 19, he donated a painting of a baby loggerhead turtle that was rescued and is now being taken care of in the MacArthur Beach State Park until its release back to its natural habitat.

generosity of Wellington Regional’s medical staff. “The Friends of WRMC Auxiliary is pleased to continue the tradition of honoring the achievements of young scholars in the communities it serves,” Bea Fries said.

One of Navarrete’s reasons in donating the painting is to help get funds for MacArthur Beach State Park, which is dedicated to creating public awareness about preserving marine life.

A few weeks ago, another one of Navarrete’s paintings from the same “Oceanica” series was auctioned at the West Palm Beach Association of General Contractors fishing tournament.

Race For The Arts Winners Announced

Winners of the ninth annual Race for the Arts/Celebration of Young Artists held at John Prince Park have been announced. Among the winners were students from the western communities. Arts Advocacy Banner winners in the shoe design contest are as follows: in the Secondary Level, second place went to Nicole Wellman of Emerald Cove Middle School (teacher Kim Kovacs) and third place went to Diane Herman of Royal Palm Beach High School (teacher Anita Smith); in the Elementary Level, second place went to Albert Swift of Cypress Trails Elementary School (teacher Pat Wolek).

For more information, visit www.raceforthearts.org.

Hession Graduates Summa Cum Laude From Rollins College

Nicole Hession of Wellington has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a minor in political science from Rollins College in Winter Park. Hession’s four-year GPA was 3.91, which earned her the summa cum laude honors. She placed in the top 10 of her graduating class.

Hession completed her fouryear degree in three years and is now attending Crummer Business School at Rollins College. She will be attaining her MBA in April 2011.

Hession graduated from Wellington High School in 2006 and is the daughter of Patrick and Debbie Hession of Wellington.

Rollins College was founded in 1885. It is a private liberal arts college located in Winter Park in the Orlando area. For more information, visit www.rollins.edu.

IAFE Designates Stinson A Certified Fair Executive

South Florida Fair veteran staffer Lorie Stinson has been designated a certified fair executive by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.

The certification is based upon a rigid scorecard of management skills, education and leadership. The award designation was made in Richmond, Va. during the IAFE’s annual spring management conference. A resident of Royal Palm Beach, Stinson has been with the South Florida Fair since 1989. She is presently Exhibits and Special Events Manager. Active in the local community, Stinson is president-elect of the Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is treasurer of the Palm Beach County Attractions Association. She is also a member of the Florida Federation of Fairs and the Florida Festival & Events Association. The announcement of Stinson’s certification was made by the

IAFE from its headquarters in Springfield, Mo. For more information about the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, visit the association’s web site at www.fairsand expos.com.

Lorie Stinson

Nicole Hession

Wellington Author’s Latest Novel Based On 1930s Love Story

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The pre-World War II diaries of a young girl who travels to England and finds love inspired Wellington author Marianne Pilgrim to write her newly released novel The Memoirs of Virginia Lord

“It’s an innocent love story,” Pilgrim said. “When my daughter was a young girl, she loved to read Pride and Prejudice over and over again. I think it’s because it’s an innocent love story without the erotic sexuality that I think young girls are thrown into nowadays.”

The novel follows Virginia Lord as she travels with her two friends to England in 1937 and meets her first love, Tom, amid pre-World War II drama. She returns the following year with her parents and sees Tom again, but things aren’t the same.

The looming war nearly prevented Lord from visiting England a second time.

“They didn’t know that the second war was going to happen,”

Pilgrim said. “She would say things about how after the First World War everyone thought there would never be another war. They were really thinking there wasn’t going to be a war.”

Pilgrim said she hopes to entertain young girls with a love story that shows the very different way women were courted in the past.

“Kissing on the first date wasn’t something that they did,” she said. “No one was pressuring anybody to do anything but be a lady. I really think young girls want that, or at least to read about it. I think it’s an innocent way for them to escape the pressure that they face these days.”

The story is based on the reallife Virginia Lord, who was the mother of Pilgrim’s college friend. When she died in 2005, Pilgrim was given the diaries by her friend and transcribed them.

Lord’s diaries chronicle every day of her life from 1937 to 1938 and provided a detailed account of her trip across the Atlantic on a freighter and the love story. The

Donations To Schools

continued from page 1 season, performances were held at the smaller Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

While school officials at the May 27 check presentation were sad to see C-PAL shut down, they were glad for the immediate cash infusion.

“Every year we participate in CPAL and we receive funds, previously $500, that we use to purchase everything for our program,” Royal Palm Beach Elementary School Principal Suzanne Watson said. “We’ve used the money to purchase microphones, recorders and programs to put on shows at night. We’re so excited we’re going to be able to continue to do that with their support.”

RPBES music director Gregory Spence said it would allow him to give musical instruments to children who cannot afford them

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continued from page 1 Alperstein noted that the Mall at Wellington Green already contains both a McDonald’s and a Chik-fil-A in its food court.

DiFonte expressed concerns with the angled parking in the property’s plan, but Hearing said the property was specifically designed with angled parking.

“Angled parking was really part of the flavor that we wanted to create,” he said. “We didn’t really want head-in parking there. The intent was to have more of a streetscape feel when you’re pulling up to the buildings.”

DiFonte was concerned with traffic flow from Stribling Way to Royale Blvd., suggesting that traffic could back up in the parking

and to buy equipment for performances.

“Fine arts are essential at the elementary level,” Spence said. “Without it, there would be a lot of elementary kids who do not have an outlet to express themselves as students.”

Maria Vaughan, assistant principal at H.L. Johnson Elementary School, said the money means a lot at a time of steep budget cuts, especially to arts programs. “Now we’re able to use this money for replacement of instruments that we are in need of,” Vaughan said.

Royal Palm Beach High School choral director David Sommer said the money would be used to purchase music. “We are also planning a trip to Europe in about two years with administrative approval, and the funds will go toward that along with other fundraising that the kids will do,” Sommer said.

Gale Fulford, principal at Cypress Trails Elementary School, said timing of the contribution is important.

lot. Hearing said the lot was designed to create interconnection that could provide traffic calming and alleviate traffic on SR 7, but noted that it was not a thoroughfare.

“It provides for people that if they need to go to the mall, they don’t need to go back out onto State Road 7,” he said. “That’s the primary goal of that.”

Alperstein wondered whether the company still intended to build the rest of the plaza, notably the two banks. “I believe that we are in negotiations with the institutions right now,” Hearing said. “So we feel fairly confident that at least one will move fairly quickly, and we’ll secure the second shortly thereafter. And we are in conversations with another freestanding restaurant.”

DiFonte noted that the board was discussing the two fast-food restaurants, not the entire site plan

novel’s cover includes the exact Manchester Liners Ltd. ship that Lord traveled on. Lord was 26 when she visited England the first time. She had a college degree and worked as a secretary at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Pilgrim said she hopes Lord’s character will influence young girls positively.

“She was educated and very into her work,” Pilgrim said. “She was independent and had very high self-esteem. There’s a lot of things she wrote that I took straight out of the diary because I thought it was very good advice. At one point she says that a very plain woman, when she is admired and loved by somebody, blooms and looks beautiful. And a very beautiful woman, if she has no one that admires and loves her, can wither and die.”

Pilgrim estimates the novel is about 50 percent of the diary, and 50 percent her own creation.

“I had her diary, but I didn’t have the diary of the man she met in England,” the author said. “I

had to read her diary, get a plot going and find the interesting parts. Then I had to feel what he was feeling on the other side, which we never knew.”

Additionally, Lord kept letters from Tom that Pilgrim included word-for-word in the novel. Pilgrim said she hoped to show young girls how love was pursued in a time without cell phones, televisions or the Internet.

“In this book, I want girls to realize that in 1937, there were no iPods, no iPhones, you couldn’t even call across the Atlantic,” she said. “Things we take for granted, they didn’t have in that day.” Pilgrim is an author, a member of the Wellington Art Society and a part-time exceptional student education teacher at Cypress Trails Elementary School. She moved to Wellington in 2005 from Long Island, N.Y. Her first foray into writing was in 2002 when she penned the self-help book So You Want To Be A Teacher? to help prepare students looking to become a teacher.

“I think it will help enrich our music program and our entire school,” Fulford said. “With dwindling resources, this will help our school be able to continue with the rich tradition we have established over the years.”

Cypress Trails music teacher Agnes Austin-Guyer said C-PAL provided a great service.

“We’re sad about the demise of C-PAL because it was an enrichment for the Royal Palm area,” she said. “Their method of going out was certainly a pleasure for us.”

Crestwood Middle School Principal Stephanie Nance said the donation would help sustain the school’s fine arts department. “Because fine arts is such a major part of a student’s education at the middle school level, it is our intent to continue to promote our programs to provide wonderful opportunities for the students to participate in our choral and band department,” she said.

Veronica Johnson, chair of Crestwood’s fine arts department,

for the property.

PZA Board Chairman Carmine Priore III wondered what the justification or need for fast-food restaurants were and whether the applicant had approached the local chambers of commerce for advice.

Hearing said he didn’t think they had met with the local chambers. “But I’d have to think that they would be supportive of this particular request,” he said.

“Sometimes fast food can be considered something that’s not always looked on favorably,” Hearing said. “But in this particular case, in this location with the relationship to the mall, the related facilities it will actually fill a need.”

Alperstein asked whether the fast-food restaurants would conform to the village’s new sign code, which Prieto said they would.

“Does that mean we won’t see

She expanded her career-oriented books to include So You Want To Be A Nurse? So You Want To Be A Lawyer?, written in 2005 with her daughter, Susanne Calabrese, and So You Want To Be An Engineer?, which she wrote in 2008 with her husband, Ron Davidson. The Memoirs of Virginia Lord can be purchased on

said the contribution helped fill a void.

“The funds are usually less and less each year from the county, and the arts are very important to contribute to a well-rounded education for our children.” Johnson

any arches?” he asked.

Prieto said that nothing had been presented as of yet, but it would not be allowed under the sign code.

The board voted 3-1 to approve the application with Priore, Alperstein and PZA Board Member Craig Bachove in favor. DiFonte was opposed.

“I’m not a proponent of fastfood restaurants,” DiFonte said. “I know, unfortunately, from my own previous lifestyle that they do not promote healthy eating or healthy lifestyles. If we had one on this site, I’d oppose it. We have two. I’m really opposing it. It’s near an elementary and a middle school. It’s near a future park. It’s going to draw these kids in, fatten them up and get them sick. That’s the message that McDonald’s and the Burger King have been selling us for years in their own little discrete fashion.”

said. “We purchase musical instruments and supplies, and every year it gets more and more expensive.”

Johnson added that the fine arts program tries to get out and enrich the community. “This year, our kids co-wrote a

song, which we recorded and got out into the community for Haiti relief,” she said. “We look forward to every year doing something special to get the kids out into the community and let them know there is a larger purpose.”

Gas Tax Towns Helps District

continued from page 1 cent of our taxable value. Since we are talking gas tax money, I believe at this point we wouldn’t have a problem committing $100,000 for sure, and in all probability, $130,000… We need to keep as much of the gas tax funds as possible because the town needs to maintain roads that we are responsible for.”

Spence advised caution in spending in the face of the reduction in taxable value. Spence said the property appraiser wants a determination of the millage rate by July 15 rather than Aug. 15 as it has been in the past.

“I know this is not the year to raise taxes,” Spence said, adding that he also does not want to be

put in the position of going into the reserves to balance the budget.

“I do not believe philosophically in touching the reserves.” Councilman Jim Rockett said he had no problem approving another agreement with the district. “It was $240,000 last year,” Rockett said. “We are saving $110,000.”

Councilman Ryan Liang favored allocating the gas tax money generated from district roads as long as they have enough remaining to cover expenses for non-district roads.

Jarriel said the total gas tax money received last year was about $386,000, so he did not anticipate that allocating $130,000 to the district would deplete next year’s gas tax funds. In other business, the council awarded a hauling contract to C&C Loader Service for a bulk vegetation sweep the week of June 28.

“The town annually provides a free sweep of the town, picking up all vegetation placed in front of the property,” Spence said, noting that the sweep corresponds to the onset of hurricane season. C&C Loader Service, a local hauler, was the low bidder for the second year at $6.73 per cubic yard using the same bid as the previous year, Spence said. The town has budgeted $15,000 for the sweep. Last year the town spent $14,775. Rockett made a motion to award the contract, which passed unanimously. Solid waste liaison Frank Schiola announced

(Left) Author Marianne Pilgrim. (Right) The

Lifeguards at the Wellington Aquatic Complex gather

photograph by the newly reopened pool.

Mikolha Willga goes down the waterslide.

Tara Laxer, State Sen. Dan Gelber and Kathy Manoudakis.

Forgotten Soldiers staff gather at their table outside the bar.

Nancy Thomas and her son PFC William Thomas of the Army National Guard.

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School music teacher Gregory Spence receives check from CPAL Treasurer Joseph Zexter.

Veronica Johnson of Crestwood Middle School gives C-PAL’s Clover Ulrich, Dolly Hughes and Ruth Baraoidan a music CD students co-wrote and recorded to benefit Haiti.

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The PBC Mounted Posse Is Celebrating 50 Years

Although the Posse Grounds at the corner of Belvedere Road and State Road 7 were recently sold and developed, the Posse show and the organization behind it — the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse — is celebrating its 50th year.

Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

Celebration Cruise Line Sailing Out Of The Port Celebration Cruise Line moved from Port Everglades to the Port of Palm Beach in March and is now the only cruise line sailing out of Palm Beach. The move has proven to be a smart business decision for the cruise line and an economic boon for the county. Page 31

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Dining & Entertainment

The Phantoms Recommend Palm Beach Idols July 24 At Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, in conjunction with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild, will produce the next edition of its popular Palm Beach County talent show of performers of all ages on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Auditions will be held by appointment only from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. Performers of all ages are encouraged to audition for a chance to win cash prizes. Page 28

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Broncos Top Suncoast; Hawks Beat Centennial In spring football action, the Palm Beach Central High School Broncos defeated Suncoast High School at home 148 on Thursday, May 27. Meanwhile, the Seminole Ridge High School Hawks pushed past visiting St. Lucie West Centennial High School 22-14 on Friday, May 28. Pages 35 & 38

Many Changes, But The Posse Is Celebrating 50 Years

An attractive office building, surrounded by manicured lawns and paved parking lots, sits on the northeast corner of Belvedere Road and State Road 7.

Not too long ago, those 10 acres were ragged grass and bare dirt, and housed not an office building but a couple of wooden riding rings, a caretaker’s house, a bathroom, a wooden shed of a concession stand, and a tiny horse show office. It was the Posse Grounds, and a lot of people have many fond memories tied to that formerly scraggly patch of earth.

When I moved to Palm Beach County in 1980, there were two local schooling horse shows: the Palm Beach County Horsemen’s Association and the Palm Beach County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. They held their shows on the first Sunday or the third Sunday of the month. Horsemen’s met at the fairgrounds, and over the years there were different configurations of barns and rings. Posse met at the Posse Grounds at Belvedere and SR 7. Although that property was recently sold and developed, the Posse show, and the organization, is celebrating its 50th year.

According to Alyce Michelbrink, the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse (“Sheriff’s” was dropped from the name some years back) is the oldest schooling show in Florida. A schooling show is a non-rated show. Typically, it’s a great starting place for novice riders and inexperienced, or “green,” horses. Schooling shows allow young riders and horses to gain experience and confidence without the stress.

Michelbrink, a fifth-grade teacher, moved

Tales From The Trails

By Ellen Rosenberg

to Palm Beach Gardens from Ohio in 1985, then to Loxahatchee in 2002. She didn’t own horses until her daughter Heidi, who was 7, talked her into getting a free horse. That horse, Dancer, an old Appaloosa, moved into Michelbrink’s yard, soon joined by another Appaloosa, a quarter horse and a mustang. Along with the horses came showing, and Michelbrink got involved with the Posse, eventually replacing longtime president Peggy Kovacs.

Kovacs headed up the Posse from 1987 through 2007. She moved to West Palm Beach in 1967 from Cincinnati, and had always been involved with horses. She was teaching sixth grade at West Gate Elementary School. Cassie, her youngest daughter, caught the horse bug and insisted on having a horse. In 1981, when Cassie was 15, Kovacs gave in. She looked through the classified ads one Sunday, made a few calls, and off they went to look for a horse. They bought the first one they saw: Bunny, a Florida Cracker horse.

The Posse started out as a real sheriff’s mounted posse in about 1955. A few men would saddle up and head out into the scrub pine and hard-to-reach areas to track down fugitives. In 1960, they formed a more offi-

cial group and started meeting regularly at the Posse Grounds. They held open Fun Nights with five rodeo events: pole bending, clover leaf, Texas barrels, hairpin and cones. These events were scored on speed and accuracy, and offered exactly what Cassie wanted: barrel racing. So she started riding and taking lessons and attending the shows. Her mother, naturally, came along. She remembers the arena as being very accessible; you could park all around it and watch the events.

“Then I got talked into attending some of the monthly organizational meetings,” Peggy Kovacs recalled. “I got involved, and

somehow ended up as secretary from 1984 to 1987.”

Frank Reynolds was the president, and when he bowed out, Kovacs took over. During the recession in the early 1980s, membership went down, so the group added English and Western pleasure classes, including hunters and jumping classes.

Membership swelled, and the shows became all-day events. Both the English and Western rings were busy, and exhibitors sometimes had long waits for their turn jumping. Some shows started at 9 a.m. and ended See POSSE, page 24

Cassie Kovacs driving Cowboy Charmer in 1993.

My Lime Pop Addiction Has Begun To Take Over My Life

My name is Debbie and I am an addict — not a drug addict, but I may as well be.

They say the first step on the road to recovery is admitting you have a problem, so I admit it. I have a problem!

I can’t even blame bad influences, lousy friends or a devastating home life because I brought this on myself.

I swear, all I did was push my shopping cart past the ice cream freezer, but the trouble started when I departed from my normal habits. Instead of reaching for one of my old favorites — a half-gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream in either butter pecan or Moolenium Crunch — I inexplicably continued on to the next freezer, as though drawn by an unseen force.

Right there, at eye level, in a cheery green box, were the lime fruit bars. They were “made with real fruit” and “an excellent source of vitamin C.” I was about to turn back when the box in front appeared to lean out and wave at me.

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At 80 calories a bar, it seemed like a harmless purchase.

But that’s how it starts. Sure, it’s 80 calories if you only eat one. But who can stop at just one? The tartness of the lime, the coolness of the pop and the secret knowledge that there are still five icy wonders left in the box. Then four.

Then three.

Pretty soon, I was sneaking out of bed at night to visit the fridge. If caught, I’d pretend I was getting ice for a glass of water but, in

my soul, I knew the truth. I was hooked.

The thing is, I’m not even a fan of lime. I like strawberry and cherry and lemon. Chocolate is big on my list. But lime?

There’s no explaining an addiction, I guess.

The box I just depleted says “Best by 10/ 30.” No problem. I bought it yesterday.

It’s gotten so bad that I find myself hiding the naked wooden sticks way down deep in the trash. I break down and fold the boxes and tuck them between the sports pages in the recycling bin.

Worst of all, I think my husband Mark is on to me. He came home early one evening, before I had a chance to get to the mouthwash, and said, “Lime breath? Again?” then shook his head.

Like all addicts, I lied. “The neighbors brought over a key lime pie for me to sample.”

“Then where is it?”

“They took it back.”

Mark looked at me hard and nodded sadly. Then he pulled open the freezer and started pulling everything out.

“What are you doing?!” I was frantic. “Let’s just see how many lime pops you’ve got in here.”

He found the box hidden behind the TV dinners. He found the box camouflaged inside the waffle box. And he found the individual pops I had tucked down beneath the ice cubes.

“Forty-five,” he intoned. “Forty-five Edy’s lime fruit bars and no remorse at all.”

“I have remorse.”

“Remorse that you’ve been caught!” I hung my head in shame and that’s when I started attending addiction meetings. I show up on time, I participate, I repent and then, on the way home, I reward myself with an icy cold, truly delicious, frozen lime pop.

Ahhh-h-h-h.

‘Prince Of Persia’ A Surprisingly Good Summer Action Film

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was a pleasant surprise. I generally am not fond of movies that are based on computer games because they often have almost no plot.

But this movie did have a quite workable plot, charming performers and the usual amount of special effects, and it turned into a fun summer hit. In short, it’s sort of a B-movie version of Raiders of the Lost Ark. And that is pretty good, indeed.

Sex and the City 2 will be watched by more people, but almost all of them will be female, and my boss would have to pay me far more than I get now to get me into the theater. As a result, I chose the second-leading film, a nice adventure one.

The story, a bit of a ripoff of King Lear and a handful of Greek tragedies, centers on young Prince Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal), an orphan plucked off the street by the Persian king and adopted. Dastan becomes a

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continued from page 23 after 7 p.m. In the late 1980s, Team Penning shows were added.

“As the area around us built up, the land became increasingly valuable,” Kovacs said. “There was talk of selling the Posse Grounds for development. That’s when we started looking for an alternate venue. Okeeheelee Park had opened a huge trail area in 1987, and we thought we could carve out a part for a show pavilion.”

Kovacs chaired a committee formed to design the area. “I worked very closely with county commissioners and other riding groups,” she said. “There were representatives from different riding disciplines, groups, trainers and breeds. We wanted to make sure that this would be a park for all of Palm Beach County equestrians, not just any one group.”

A lot of people didn’t realize that the Posse Grounds was the only designated Palm Beach County show grounds.

“One of my main goals was to ensure it would be an affordable place to show, and

‘I’

On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler

loyal son and brother and takes the lead in the capture of a holy city, receiving a dagger that has special powers. Along the way, he clashes with beautiful (what do you expect in a movie like this?) Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton), who is the “guardian of the sands of time.”

Dastan is set up by evil “brother of the king” Nizam (Ben Kingsley) as a fall guy and soon is on the run with Tamina betraying him, always in cute fashion along the way. This is,

cater to families,” Kovacs said. “Wellington is right here, but those aren’t schooling shows, and they’re not very affordable for a lot of backyard horse owners. This facility needed to be accessible to everyone, for showing, riding, clinics and educational programs.”

It took a lot of work, but the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center eventually was built, opening in 2006. It was just in time; the Posse Grounds had been destroyed.

In 2004, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne wrecked the Posse Grounds. Poles and fences came down. Organization members came together and rebuilt it enough so they could keep showing there. The land had already been sold, but the group was allowed to stay on. Then Hurricane Wilma finished what the previous hurricanes had started. The electrical system was torn up, the small office had been compromised. The show season ended early, and the Posse Grounds closed its gates to horses for the last time in October 2005.

“We held our organizational meetings at someone’s barn,” Kovacs said. “We held our year-end award banquet at Jim Brandon before it opened. I stayed on as president basically to make sure there was a smooth transi-

as might be expected, one of those movies where the stars are selected more for their looks than for ability. And although Gyllenhaal jumps around very well (some of the scenes where he runs along roofs, jumping from place to place are rather spectacular), he is just playing a guy who likes a pretty girl and wants revenge for his father. It does sound a bit like Hamlet, doesn’t it? But take my word, it is not. Dastan wants revenge, and until the end when he discovers that he was wrong in his choice of villain, there is not much acting.

Although the two stars don’t have to do much but be pretty and jump around a lot, the strong supporting cast, led by Kingsley and Alfred Molina, provide a stronger base than usual for the derring-do. Kingsley is expert at being the smooth villain; in this case, the man who wants to go back in time and make sure his brother dies so he can be king. Moli-

tion and to get all the kinks ironed out. It was time for me to step down and let someone else take over.”

Despite the ups and downs, Kovacs is proud of her work with the Posse. “We came a long way, from six to eight people meeting around a kitchen table to almost 1,000 members,” she said. “Best of all, I liked that our group was never about English people or Western people, barrel racers or dressage riders. We were always a group of horse people.”

Michelbrink agrees that the Posse shows, held the first weekend of each month, are designed to be friendly, open and inviting.

“We’re down to about 700 members now,” she said. “The economy has hurt everyone, especially horse owners. But our membership and show fees are affordable. Our shows are geared for backyard riders who may be doing their own training, or for recreational riders who want to show a little. Our small, friendly shows are always fun and familyoriented, not nervous competition. People can stay with us or use us as a stepping-stone to bigger shows. We have a great bunch of people. I think we’re the best game in town.”

For more info., visit www.pbcposse.com.

na excels as promoter Sheik Amar, stealing every scene he’s in.

What I particularly liked about this film was its refusal to keep things on the typical adventure level movie. Many of the characters had different sides to them. Dastan’s two older brothers, Tus (Richard Coyle) and Garsiv (Toby Kebbell), could have been simply buffoons, played for fools by their uncle. At first, it looks like they fit that bill, but both of them also demonstrate that they are ruled by more than simple passions. They turned possibly two-dimensional characters into far more than that.

The key element that Dastan eventually uses is asking people to use their hearts when making decisions, following their feelings about what is right. And, of course, things do work out in the end. The deeper message combined with a cast that delivers it well, turns this into a really good summer movie.

Nancy Rojero, winner of 2003’s senior division in barrel racing.

Sometimes It’s Good To Get Back To The Basics Of Exercise

By Karen Cronau Special to the Town-Crier

About five months ago, a gentleman was lamenting over his lack of progress in his strength training. He had hit what most trainers refer to as a plateau. He came to me for advice; he was very troubled and truly wanted to know what he could do to overcome this hurdle. I asked if I could look at his training log and watch him as he went through one of his sessions. He agreed, and chose his back and biceps workout.

As I read his log book, noting his lifting weights and reps, I was grateful he had not chosen his chest and triceps workout! Watching him, I noticed that his tendency was to lose his form as his muscles fatigued. Specifically, during his preacher curls, as he became tired, he would begin leaning forward, lifting his hips off the seat with his entire shoulder girdle elevating and protracting during the concentric phase, while during the eccentric portion, his hips returned to the bench as his shoulders lowered and retracted. No wonder his biceps were not getting any stronger!

After his workout, I recommended he start taking Pilates classes. I suggested he needed to learn the basics of movement and exercise. He was shocked, almost insulted. He candidly expressed his dismay; how could I possibly recommend a class that was for women? I just smiled and commented there was still a lot he could learn. After much encouragement and explanation on my part, he agreed to take 20 classes. What a difference those classes have made!

This man has learned the art of focusing his mind on controlled movements. His body has learned proper postural alignment and centering while flowing through a range of motion. He is now able to move with precision and ease, even though the exercises are challenging and demanding. He realizes the importance of intelligent movement as a base for success in his strengthtraining program. Today, he has beautiful form as he performs his preacher curls. He has isolated the movement, and though the weight on his stack has decreased, the circumference of his biceps has increased.

It is good to return to the basics, to go back to the beginning in order to keep moving progressively forward. If you are experiencing a plateau, you may benefit from taking a few Pilates classes. Ultima Fitness has Level I and Level II mat group classes offered throughout the week. Visit www.ultimafitness.com for the current group fitness schedule of classes and join us for an introduction and explanation of Pilates-based exercise.

If group classes are not your comfort zone, we also have certified trainers who can assist you in oneon-one instruction. You may not need to increase your lifting volume, rather you may need to learn isolation of movement.

Remember that resistance-training programs are designs for sculpting and re-shaping your body, and in any good design, quite often, as Bauhaus architect and designer Mies van der Rohe said, “less is more.”

Karen Cronau is a certified personal trainer, certified group fitness instructor and certified Pilates instructor at Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do in Wellington.

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Tickets For John Mayer At Cruzan Go On Sale This Saturday

Tickets for John Mayer’s Sept. 11 concert at Cruzan Amphitheatre go on sale Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Mayer will appear as part of his Battle Studies World Tour, which also includes special guest Owl City. Mayer’s fourth album, Battle Studies, debuted at No. 1 in November 2009 and launched a world tour that has sold out arenas across the country and earned the musician some of the best performance reviews of his career.

Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003’s Heavier Things, his work with the John Mayer Trio in 2005, his 2006 release Continuum and now with Battle Studies, Mayer has established him-

self as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.

In May 2007, Time magazine placed Mayer on its Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone magazine featured Mayer on the cover of its annual “Guitar” issue, first with February 2007’s “The New Guitar Gods” round-up and in May 2008’s “Living Guitar Legends” issue, featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.

Owl City has become an international phenomenon over the past

year with the release of the now platinum album Ocean Eyes, the No. 1 single “Fireflies” and several soldout headlining tours of the U.S., Europe, U.K. and Asia. Owl City’s latest single “Vanilla Twilight” has already gone gold and is climbing the charts worldwide.

Tickets cost $63.50 and $43.50 for reserved seats and $30 for festival lawn. There is also a special festival lawn four-pack of tickets available in advance for $99. Tickets will be available through www.live nation.com, by phone at (800) 7453000 or the PNC Bank Box Office at the amphitheater. All dates, acts and prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking, and service and handling charges.

YES, FRAMPTON JUNE 5 AT THE KRAVIS

Yes (left) and Peter Frampton (right) are bringing their national reunion tour to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. The artists’ combined performances will feature more than three hours of music from the Grammy Award winners, including Yes classics such as “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Starship Trooper,” as well as Frampton hits like “Show Me The Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.” Tickets cost $35 to $115. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

FAU’s Summer Family Piano Concert June 20

Florida Atlantic University’s world-renowned piano faculty will present its annual summer family piano concert “352 Keys Gala Piano Concert” on Sunday, June 20 at 4 p.m. The concert will be presented at the University Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton campus (777 Glades Road). Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10.

The concert will feature Heather Coltman, chair of FAU’s department of music, Irena Kofman, Krisztina Kover and Ana Flavia Zuim, presenting entertaining popular and classical music for four pianos. Coltman has performed worldwide as a solo and collaborative pianist, and has received many international prizes including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition and the Geza Anda International Piano Competition.

Kofman received her master’s degree in music from the Moscow

Conservatory and toured the former Soviet Union extensively. She was the first-prize winner of the International Chamber Music Competition in Latvia.

Kover received her master’s degree in piano performance from FAU. She was the recipient of the FAU Graduate Student in Excellence Award in 2005. Kover is also cited in the Chancellor’s List, 200405, the highest academic honor to America’s outstanding graduate students. Kover has performed in Hungary, Austria, Italy, Latvia, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and the United States.

Flavium is a graduate teaching assistant in the Ph.D. in comparative studies, fine and performing arts track at FAU. She performs as a soloist all over South Florida.

For more information about the concert, call FAU’s Department of Music at (561) 297-3820.

The Phantoms Recommend Palm Beach Idols At Maltz Theatre

Summer is the season for being Palm Beach Idol...

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, in conjunction with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild, will produce the next edition of its popular Palm Beach County talent show of performers of all ages on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Auditions for the 2010 edition of Palm Beach Idols will be held by appointment only from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. To schedule, call (561) 743-2666, ext. 113. Performers of all ages — singers, dancers, musicians and more — are encouraged to audition for a chance to win cash prizes.

There will be three categories: Youth, Teen and Adult. Each category will have three fi-

nalists decided by panel of local celebrity judges. Actress Jo Ann Pflug, of Match Game and Quincy, M.E. fame, will be among this year’s judges. The final winners will be determined by an audience vote.

“The guild loves this opportunity to bring the best talent of South Florida to our stage,” said Eileen Weissmann, event co-producer and Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild board member. “And Palm Beach Idols is one of our biggest fundraisers for the Conservatory of Performing Arts.”

The conservatory offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all abilities and provides professional theatre training as well as tools to develop

their imagination and self-esteem. The conservatory offers classes in dance, voice, acting and musical theatre for students of all ages, who are taught by Broadway-caliber instructors. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the conservatory’s workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand about the world of theatre from nationally known composers and performers, agents and local instructors.

For more information about joining the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild, visit www.jupiter theatre.org. Tickets for the 2010 Palm Beach Idols are $25. All season subscriptions and limited engagement tickets are on sale, and single tickets to the season productions will

go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. For information and tickets, visit the Maltz Jupiter Theatre web site or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an awardwinning professional not-for-profit regional theater dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire. The theater is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter.

Joe and Kathryn, the Phantoms, are looking forward to seeing if you are the 2010 Palm Beach Idols.

John Mayer will perform Sept. 11 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre.

The Bahamas Celebration sails out of Palm Beach every other day with a 5:30 p.m. departure time.

Celebration Cruise Line Now Sailing Out Of The Port Of Palm Beach

Celebration Cruise Line moved from Port Everglades to the Port of Palm Beach in March and is now the only cruise line sailing out of Palm Beach. The move has proven to be a smart business decision for the cruise line, with most sailings at 95-percent to 100percent capacity, as well as an economic boon for the county.

Celebration’s Bahamas Celebration accommodates up to 1,300 passengers and is served by a ship staff of nearly 400. There are several cabin and suite options depending on a person’s budget and taste. A nice midlevel cabin on a two-night Bahamas cruise starts at $149 per person.

Celebration cruise line is known for the quality of its service and food. Meals are served in one of four distinctive restaurants. The ship also includes an upscale Las Vegasstyle casino, a two-deck nightclub perfect for dancing the night away or watching a variety of live entertainment performances, a complete spa, fitness room, a piano bar, sports bar and karaoke.

The pool deck offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzis, tiki bars, a water park and 180-foot waterslide for kids. Speaking of kids, there are three age-appropriate kids’ clubs with supervised activities for the younger ones and all of the latest electronic games for the older ones.

The Bahamas Celebration sails out of Palm Beach every other day with a 5:30 p.m. departure time. People can choose a two-night Bahamas getaway or add two or four nights to their trip at the four-star Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort for a complete Bahamas vacation. Four-night packages are from $273 and six-night packages are from $372.

Our Lucaya, on Grand Bahama Island, is a beautiful resort offering more than seven acres

of white sand beaches, 14 restaurants and lounges, seven pools, two championship 18hole golf courses, a luxury spa, fitness center and tennis courts replicating the surfaces of the grand slam. There is Camp Lucaya for kids along with a water slide and lots of beach toys.

Celebration attracts passengers from all across the country as well as internationally. Only 40 percent of its passengers are from South Florida.

“I’m always pleasantly surprised when I see families coming to the area specifically to take our cruise from California or western Canada even though it happens frequently,” said Glenn Ryerson, vice president of marketing for the cruise line. “But I prefer having area residents on the ship because once they experience the cruise, they can fully appreciate the value and usually sail with us again.”

Ryerson indicated that June sailings are very tight with several sold out or near sold out sailing dates.

“Because we don’t want anyone to be disappointed, if someone can’t get a June sailing date they want, we give them an free ocean view upgrade if they sail in July or August,” Ryerson said.

Passports for U.S. citizens are only required if staying overnight in the Bahamas. Individuals taking the two-night Bahamas cruise can use an original government issued birth certificate. They are able to leave the ship and take advantage of the shore excursions offered by Celebration, including swimming with dolphins, snorkeling and a beach day at Our Lucaya.

A cruise can be booked by calling (800) 374-4099. For more information, visit www. bahamascelebration.com.

E-filing Could Offset Clerk Budget Cuts RIBBON CUTTING FOR GONZALEZ & SHENKMAN

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Wellington law firm of Gonzalez & Shenkman PL. Located in the Chancellor building at 12012 South Shore Blvd., Suite 107, the firm is committed to providing quality legal representation in the areas of real estate, business transactional and estate planning law. It combines large-firm experience and expertise with small-firm responsiveness and accessibility. Gonzalez & Shenkman provides cost-effective and efficient legal services to individuals and businesses in the western communities and throughout South Florida. For more info., call (561) 227-1575. Shown above are Palms West Chamber ambassadors with partners Frank Gonzalez and Ben Shenkman and staff.

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock recently submitted an application to the Florida Supreme Court E-Filing Committee to allow electronic filing of lawsuits and other documents, a move designed to save time for both the public and the court system. If approved by the E-Filing Committee, the clerk’s office hopes to start allowing electronic document submissions in early 2011.

“We are hopeful that the committee will permit us to bring electronic filing to Palm Beach County,” Bock said. “Attorneys will save time and money, clerks will spend significantly less time processing paperwork, and court documents will be more quickly available to court officials and the public.”

Budget cuts since the 2009 legislative session have slashed funding for Bock’s office by $7.1 million, leading to the loss of 109 jobs. The resulting backlog of court documents and two- to three-hour waits to pay traffic tickets have angered the public, attorneys and other court officials. E-filing and its next logical step — paperless courts — will not only reduce the cost of the statefunded judicial system, but also provide the public with easier and more convenient access to records.

The e-filing system will be a safe, secure way for attorneys and others to submit court documents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without traveling to the courthouse, Bock said. Users will receive e-mail confirmation with the date and time of

the filing once their documents have been reviewed and accepted. Florida Bar members in good standing would be required to register and receive unique login credentials to use the system. Members of the public representing themselves in legal matters also can access the system by using government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license, to receive login information. In case of a hurricane or other catastrophic event, systems would switch to a secure site in Tallahassee to allow for uninterrupted service.

Bock’s application has the backing of 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Peter Blanc. For more info., visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com or call (561) 355-2996.

NPB Chamber’s 2010 Business Leaders

The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce has handpicked four local entrepreneurs and philanthropists to be recognized during its prestigious 2010 Leadership Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 17.

Held at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, the event will name the Small Business of the Year, Community

Leader of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the recipient of the Chairman’s Award of Excellence.

While most of the winners have been notified, the suspense continues for the three Small Business of the Year finalists: FASTFRAME, Dreamstar Custom Homes and ESPN 760. The chamber will announce the Small Business winner

during the ceremony.

Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, delicious three-course meal courtesy of the country club and live entertainment. Tickets for the 2010 Leadership Awards Dinner are $150 per person.

To purchase tickets, visit www. npbchamber.com or call (561) 7467111.

IRS Tips For Avoiding Tax Problems SEAGULL INDUSTRIES

The United States Internal Revenue Service has compiled a list of tips that may help you lower your taxes and avoid tax problems. The IRS offers the following advice:

Make sure summer employers classify you correctly. Summer workers sometimes are misclassified as independent contractors (self-employed) rather than as employees. Employers who do this usually fail to withhold taxes from the worker’s wages, often leaving the worker responsible at tax time for paying income taxes, plus Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Summer workers and students may be exempt from tax withholding. If you got a refund of all withheld income taxes for 2009 and you expect the same for 2010, you may claim “exempt” on your Form W-4 when you’re hired. That can increase your paycheck and possibly let you avoid having to file a 2010 federal tax return. If you claim exempt status, your employer should withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes from your wages, but not federal income tax.

Getting married? Newlyweds can help make the wedded bliss last longer by doing a few things now to avoid problems at tax time. First,

report any name change to the Social Security Administration before you file your next tax return. Next, report any address change to the postal service, your employer and the IRS to make sure you get taxrelated items. Finally, use the withholding calculator at www.irs.gov to make sure your withholding is correct now that there are two of you to consider.

Clean out, donate and deduct. Those long-unused items you find during spring or summer cleaning can probably be donated to a qualified charity and may garner you a tax deduction as long as they’re in good condition. You must itemize deductions to qualify to deduct charitable contributions, and you must have proof of all donations.

Help with a service project, deduct mileage. While there’s no tax deduction for time donated toward a charitable cause, driving your personal vehicle while donating your services on a trip sponsored by a qualified charity could get you a tax break. Itemizers can deduct 14 cents per mile for charitable mileage driven in 2010. Keep good records of your mileage.

Get tax credit for summer day camp expenses. Many working parents must arrange for care of

their younger children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. A popular solution — with favorable tax consequences — is a day camp program. Unlike overnight camps, the cost of day camp may count as an expense toward the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

Deduct job-related moving expenses. Relocating due to a job? A tax break may be coming your way, and you won’t have to itemize deductions to get this one. If you can satisfy the distance and time tests, job-related moving expenses are deductible. Other requirements apply if you are self-employed. Members of the military do not have to meet these tests if the move was due to a permanent change of station.

Deduct storm damage losses. You may be able to claim a casualty loss for the reduction in value of property damaged by floods, storms, fire or other disasters. And if your county was declared a federal disaster area, you may be able to file a tax return immediately to claim that loss. If you’re repairing storm damage, remember the energy tax credit is available when you purchase items such as insulation or certain cooling systems, water heaters, etc.

For more info., visit www.irs.gov.

‘NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR’

During its annual Business Awards Breakfast at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches honored Seagull Industries for the Disabled as “Non-Profit of the Year.” The West Palm Beach-based organization offers advocacy and a variety of educational, social, vocational, recreational and residential services for developmentally challenged individuals. The award recognizes Seagull Industries’ solid commitment to its mission, students, clients and employees, and 31 years of service to the developmentally challenged through its charter high school, adult achievement work center and two residential facilities. For more info., visit www.seagull.org. Shown above are: (L-R) Dr. Lawrence Beck of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Health & Wellness Center with Seagull Industries Executive Director Fred Eisinger and President Gerard Conforti.

Bronco Football Team Tops Suncoast 14-8 In Spring Game

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The Palm Beach Central High School football team defeated Suncoast High School at home 14-8 in the Spring Classic on Thursday, May 27.

The Broncos used big plays in the second quarter to take control. After junior defensive back Vlad Julien intercepted a pass midway through the quarter, Aryl Cinevert caught a pass from quarterback Torrance Kearney and took the ball to

the Chargers’ 10 yard line. Junior running back Xavier Towns scored on an 8-yard run, and Cameron Golob’s extra point made it 7-0.

The next big play came with only a minute left in the half when Kearney’s pass found receiver Angelo Jean Louis near the 50 yard line, and Louis ran in for the touchdown.

Golob’s extra point made it 14-0 at halftime.

“Angelo is a big-play guy for us,” PBCHS coach Rod Harris said.

“When he gets the ball, he can score

from anywhere on the field.”

The Broncos lost momentum in the second half. Suncoast cut the margin to 14-8 on a two-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.

“Suncoast had a lot of attempts inside the 10 yard line and finally punched it in,” Harris said. “It happens. Suncoast got momentum coming into the second half, and we didn’t get ours back. You have to give credit to Suncoast. They came out and played a great second half.”

Josh Hyber Chats With Tennessee Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl

In the past 30 days, I have interviewed three coaches. Wellington High School’s Brian Bausch and Scott Riddle were nice, but on Monday, May 17, I was given the chance to talk to one of the top coaches in college basketball.

Thanks to Sherra Sewell, president of the University of Tennessee South Florida Chapter, and Carmella DiMatteo, I talked with Volunteers basketball coach Bruce Pearl. After stops in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, Pearl came to Palm Beach Gardens for the annual Big Orange Caravan.

Josh Hyber: How do you feel about the University of Tennessee support in the Southeast?

Bruce Pearl: It’s unbelievable. I know that when we are on the road at certain places in the SEC that our fans can get tickets to, they’ll show up. It’s unbelievable what a difference that makes to get that support on the road.

Hyber: Tennessee football is known for recruiting in this area. What do you know about the local basketball talent?

Pearl: I know the basketball locally is really good. I think we should do a better job at recruiting Florida, and we don’t. I think if we did try to recruit Florida we would be wellreceived.

Hyber: With so many one-and-done players (highly rated prospects who attend college for one year because NBA rules forbid them from entering the NBA Draft straight from high school) in college basketball, how did you get guys like Wayne Chism and J.P. Prince to stay in school?

Pearl: It’s just a function of whether they could go in the first round or go in the lottery. If we could get a one-and-done play-

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er, we would take a one-and-done player. Our job is not where you start, it’s where you finish. Not only did guys like J.P. Prince and Wayne Chism win more NCAA Tournament games than any Vol, but they also got their degree.

Hyber: What was it like having your son Steven play for you? Do you find out anything through Steven about players on the team that maybe you shouldn’t have?

Pearl: It was a lot more fun coaching him than it was in the past because he played this year. I’m very proud of Steven. He’s done good things on and off the court, and he was a guy that every day in practice nobody wanted to go against because he was physical and could defend. No. I have a relationship with all my players. Your players are a tremendous source of information. I learn no more from Steven about the team than some of my other players.

Hyber: You and (Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach) Pat Summit have made a bond between the men’s and women’s teams at Tennessee. What is so special about the bond the teams have?

Pearl: We just support one another. We realize that we don’t compete with them, and we can do a lot more together than we can

apart. Pat is the hungriest, most humble individual I’ve ever met. Together we’re trying to have the best basketball program in the Southeast.

Hyber: Do you plan on painting your chest again? (Pearl and his players sat in the student section and painted their chests with letters spelling ‘Go Vols’ for a women’s game against Duke in 2007.)

Pearl: (Laughs) I don’t know; stay tuned. If I tell you what I’m going to do, then you’ll know. People have to always keep an eye out and keep watching and wondering what I do next.

Hyber: Could (U.S. Olympian, WNBA MVP and former Vol) Candace Parker have played on the men’s team?

Pearl: Candace could have played. She could have played. I don’t know what kind of role, but she would have been able to play... She has the size and athleticism to be able to hang in with the men and probably has enough game to play effectively.

Hyber: You are one of five active coaches with 10 or more Sweet Sixteen appearances, joining Jim Boeheim, Jim Calhoun, Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams. What does it mean to be mentioned with the likes of these Hall of Fame coaches?

Pearl: You’re doing a good job with your homework because not too many guys have asked me that question yet. It is gratifying... It should give prospects and my kids confidence to say ‘Let’s stay together’ and let me do my job, and together we’re going to have success.

Hyber: You played Kentucky and Ohio State this year. If you had the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, would you take Kentucky

point guard John Wall or Ohio State shooting guard Evan Turner?

Pearl: Depends on what my team’s needs were. I would be happy with either one, and I think depending on need, I would have (Kentucky power forward DeMarcus) Cousins in the discussion as well. Not many people would, but I was extremely impressed with him. You can’t go wrong with either three.

Hyber: After scandals in both the football (three players charged with attempted armed robbery on Nov. 13, 2009) and basketball (four players arrested on gun and drug charges on Jan. 1, 2010) programs, what will make the 2010 season different?

Pearl: I can’t answer a question about scandals because we didn’t have any scandals. We had some bumps in the road... we had some incidents. You know, I think you learn from things that go well and things that don’t go well. When things didn’t go well, we went about doing the right things.

For more, search “bruce pearl josh hyber” on Youtube.com to watch the full interview.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Aryl Cinevert runs the ball down the field.

Cameron Golob makes an extra-point kick.

Josh Hyber with Coach Bruce Pearl

Angelo Jean Louis catches a pass from Torrance Kearney.

CATS Gymnasts Compete In Jupiter

The gymnastic team from CATS of Wellington recently competed at the Jupiter Beach Blast competition.

In Level 2, Alexa Alvarez scored a 9.45 on vault to take fourth place, a 9.2 on bars, a 9.15 on floor and a 9.050 on beam. Alexandra Lares scored a 9.45 on vault to take fourth place, a 9.050 on bars, a 9.050 on beam and a 9.0 on floor. Alexis Merritt scored a 9.2 on vault, a 9.1 on floor and a 9.0 on beam. Angela Lares scored a 9.350 on floor and a 9.2 on beam. Stephanie Katz scored a 9.550 on vault, winning sixth place.

In Level 3, Ranaya Lindsay scored a 9.5 on bars to take first place, a 9.450 on floor for second place, a 9.350 on vault and a 9.350 on beam, earning second place all around. Bianca Sileo scored a 9.4 on vault to take second place, a 9.5 on beam for fourth place, a 9.250 on bars and a 9.150 on floor, winning fourth place all around. Elia Aird scored a 9.5 on bars to take third place, a 9.1 on vault and a 9.250 on beam, earning sixth place all around. Carlene Powers scored a 9.4 on bars to take third place, a 9.2 on floor, a 9.150 on vault and a 9.0 on beam. Sidney Glaubrecht scored a 9.1 on vault, a 9.1 on bars and a 9.1 on beam. Faith Campag-

noulo scored a 9.250 on floor to take fourth place and a 9.2 on vault, also taking fourth place. Kinsey Cribbs scored a 9.150 on beam and a 8.850 on bars. Samantha Biaz scored a 9.0 on bars and a 8.750 on floor. Jordyn Maybrown scored an 8.9 on vault.

In Level 4, Gabriella Hernandez scored a 9.550 on vault to take third place and a 9.225 on bars.

In Level 5, Rayven Glaubrecht scored a 9.350 on beam to take first place and a 9.3 on floor, winning

first place and earning third place all around. Angella Chandler scored a 9.325 on bars to take first place and a 8.925 on vault for second place, earning fourth place all around. Pre opt Aisla Mckenzie won first place all around.

The girls are coached by Margarita Martinez, Felipe Restrepo and Mario Restrepo. For more information about how to compete on an award-winning team, call (561) 795-3393 or visit the CATS web site at www.catsgymnastics.com.

OKEEHEELEE ALL-STARS FINISH MEMORIAL DAY TOURNEY UNDEFEATED

The 8-U Okeeheelee All-Stars defeated the Coral Springs Mad Dawgs 13-10 in the championship final of the Triple Crown Memorial Day Madness Tournament held May 29-31 in Palm Beach Gardens. Okeeheelee pounded out five victories without a loss. The tournament victory qualified the Okeeheelee 8-U All-Stars for the Triple Crown Fall Nationals in October in St. Augustine. Shown above, the Okeeheelee 8-U All-Stars are: (front row, L-R) Raul Cepero, Fernando Zermeno, Cameron Faurot, Guillermo Garcia, Gavin Ross and Kyle Palmer; (middle row) Freddy Leederman, Michael Hamm, Griffin Lampton, Jacob Baughman, Zachary Epstein, Stephen Passegiatta and Charlie Nichols; and (back row) coaches Mike Hamm and Tim Lampton, Manager Dave Epstein and John Baughman.

The CATS gymnasts with their new trophies and medals.

SEASON ENDS FOR WELLINGTON WOLFPACK TEAM

The Wellington Wolfpack junior boys lacrosse team (fifth and sixth grade) recently completed a successful 2010 season. They competed in the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League, traveling from Martin County to Davie. Anyone interested in participating in the 2011 season should visit www.wellingtonwolfpack.com. Shown above are: (front row, L-R) Tyler Etten, Cole Linnus, Michael Costello, Anthony Pata, Jacob Guelli, Connor Sullivan, Lucas Ferraro, Colin Ryan and Sam LeGates; (middle row) Brett Bricketto, Nathan Hughes, Matthew Milano, Matthew Liermann, Alec Amico, Robert Lamelas, Zach Sundook, Jason Rosenbaum and Mason Schuessler; (back row) coaches Tom Baldwin, Jeff Hughes and Greg Rosenbaum. Not pictured: Tyler Rosenbaum and Grant Pignato.

SRHS Tops Centennial In Spring Football

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team defeated visiting St. Lucie West Centennial High School 22-14 on Friday, May 28.

“I was really proud of our defense,” head coach Matt Dickmann said. “We were able to come back after being down a touchdown.”

The Hawks rushed a total

of 250 yards and had two running touchdowns, one passing touchdown and a twopoint conversion. But the Hawks also had a few penalties, which Dickmann said is uncharacteristic of the team.

“We are trying to get used to new moving parts,” he said. “We have to become more cohesive.”

Centennial made its touchdowns on two long passes.

Dickmann said his defense was able to shut down their running game.

Gary Holmes had 16 carries for the Hawks, totaling 106 yards. Holmes also scored one of the running touchdowns. “He had a good game,” Dickmann said, adding that Holmes also nearly caught a 45-yard touchdown pass.

Another running touch-

down came from Andrew Perkins, who had 12 carries for 63 yards.

SRHS Quarterback Trevor Vanscoy went 6 for 13 and threw the passing touchdown, Dickmann said. Tyler Butler ran in the two-point conversion.

“We had the opportunity to go for it when they jumped offsides,” Dickmann said. “Tyler was able to run it in.”

TNT Gymnastics Competes In Orlando

Students from TNT Gymnastics Center in Wellington competed in the Tramp and Tumbling State Championships on Sunday, May 2 in Orlando. TNT gymnasts earned numerous medals and trophies at the event. TNT’s competitors were as follows:

• Danielle Behar (36.2, second place, Tumbling; 55.90, third place, Double Mini; and 15.10, first place, Trampoline)

• Daisy Coates (37.30, first place, Tumbling; 55.40, fourth place, Double Mini; and 16.00, second place, Trampoline)

• Gabriella Hall-Price (51.30, third place, Double Mini and 12.90, first place, Trampoline)

• Nicole Mancini (55.80, second place, Double Mini; 14.60, second place, Trampoline)

• Sierra Tyska (53.30, second place, Double Mini and 13.50, second place, Trampoline)

The TNT gymnastics team is coached by Percy Price and Tina Tyska. They are now in their new location at 3120 Fairlane Farms Road. For info., call (561) 383-8681. TNT Gymnasts relax

with their trophies in Orlando.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Saturday, June 5

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will kick off its Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all ages. Sign up, get your summer reading log, check out books and make crafts. A kickoff party for preschool and older will take place at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington Lions Club Poker Run will be held Saturday, June 5. Cyclists and custom car cruisers will visit five locations beginning at Iron Eagle Motorcycle Company (1890 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) and ending at Island Jack’s (4449 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). At each stop, participants will select a playing card. The winner will be announced at Island Jack’s, where there will be food, music and raffles. Registration takes place between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Rose Kaiser at (561) 386-1688 or e-mail rakaiser@att.net.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Midnight Magic: Gary Midnight” on Saturday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. for children and families. Master magician Gary Midnight will delight children with his mesmerizing magic tricks. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

Monday, June 7

• Palms West Alliance Church (16401 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will present Mega Sports Camp Monday through Friday, June 7-11. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can choose from basketball, soccer or cheerleading. Call Amy Evers at (561) 791-0524 for info.

• Palm Beach Atlantic University, in partnership with Bank of America, will present “Science Days at PBA,” a science summer camp for children in first through eighth grades, at the university’s main campus from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 7-11. For more information, call Bryant at (561) 8032706 or Dr. Mireille Aleman at (561) 8032296, or visit www.pba.edu.

• St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) will take place Monday through Friday, June 7-11 from 6 to 8 p.m. daily. VBS is open to all children age four through the sixth grade. For more info., call (561) 793-4999 or email stmelc@bellsouth.net.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Lego Mania” on Mondays, June 7 and 21 at 1 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present “Art Fest” on Mondays, June 7-28 at 2:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 9. Explore your creative side by making many different kinds of art. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Summer Monday Matinees: Finding Nemo” on Monday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. for all ages. Marlin must rescue his son Nemo after they get separated. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, June 8

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Battle of the Books Practice Session I on Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. Booklovers entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades will begin to prepare for the Battle of the Books with games, activities and trivia contests. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Science Club: Water Works” for ages 8 and up at 2:30 p.m. each Tuesday in June. Four weeks of fun science activities come to life when you “just add water.” Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Sealife Origami” on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 17. Be challenged by some serious origami folds. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County will present the program “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder” on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Jeff Industries Cafe Maurice (115 East Coast Ave., Hypoluxo). The speaker will be Ali Cunningham with Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. For more info., call (561) 588-3477, visit namipbc.org or e-mail info@namipbc.org.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 for info.

• Yes and Peter Frampton will perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on June 8 and 10. For tickets, call the box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit www. kravis.org.

Wednesday, June 9

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

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CALENDAR, continued from page 41 Drive) will present “Storybook Art” on Wednesdays, June 9, 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. for ages 6 to 9. Create pictures and artwork based on familiar stories. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Creative Writing for Tweens” on Wednesdays, June 9-30 at 2:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 12. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 9 at the PGA Doubletree Hotel (4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $35, and guests are welcome. The speaker will be author Marilyn Murray Willison. To RSVP, call Sharon Maupin at (561) 624-3816.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism and comments to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, June 10

• The tribal rock musical Hair will run Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 at the Caldwell Theatre (7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton). Tickets range from $10 for students to $30 for premium seating, available by calling the Caldwell Theatre box office at (561) 241-7432 or online at www.caldwelltheatre.com. Additional performances of Hair will be presented June 17-20 at Palm Beach Gardens High School. For tickets or more info., call (877) 7107779 or visit www.entractetheatrix.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present Leap Pad Lab starting June 10 at 1 p.m. for students entering prekindergarten through second grade. Practice your listening and reading skills with Leap Pad stories. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature a “Marine Touch Tank” on Thursday, June 10 at 2 p.m. for ages 6 and up. John Welch from the Okeeheelee Nature Center will present a hands-on program for students. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

Drive) will host Battle of the Books Practice Session II on Thursdays, June 10, 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. Booklovers entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades will prepare for the Battle of the Books with games, activities and trivia contests. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Teen Variety Kick Off: Make Waves at the Library” on Thursday, June 10 at 6 p.m. for ages 11 to 17. Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Saturday, June 12

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Make Waves on the Sidewalk” Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 11 to 17. Decorate the sidewalks in the garden with sea themes. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host a family picnic on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park (13800 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington). Call (561) 798-9119 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present “Make a Splash” on Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. for ages 6 to 9. Participate in a beach relay race, do a bottled-vs.-tap water taste test, and play “Sink or Float?” Call (561) 790-6030 to preregister.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present “Mystery at the Library” on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. for ages 10 to 15. Play a live-action mystery game investigating other players’ characters to discover who committed the crime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its monthly Chess Club meeting Saturday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Basic chess knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Monday, June 14

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present “Do You Have a Clue?” on Mondays, June 14, 21 and 28 at 11:15 a.m. for ages 6 to 10. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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SAT/ACT Certification/Experience Required Fax: 828-8128

Email:tutorking@wpb3331980.com

LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHERSMust have 45 hr. certificate & current CDA a plus. 3 year old & VPK Teacher needed F/T 561-793-5641

P.T. MEDICAL ASSISTANT — NEEDED for busy medical office. Pediatric Experience a must. Fax resume. 561-793-0490

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Wellington upscale dental office, 2 Saturdays per month a requirement, must have experience and expanded duties certificate, excellent pay and benefits. Please call 561 204 4494 and fax resume to 561 204 2840.

DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

MANAGER — Minimum two years dental experience, two Saturdays per month required, must have knowledge of PPO dental insurance, breakdowns and verification. Excellent pay and benefits. Please call 561 204 4494 and fax resume to 561 204 2840.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAIR RENTAL — Stylists, Barber, Nail Technician. For immediate Hire. Shampoo Assistants. Call 333-2838 or 784-3948

P.T. SECRETARY/ASSISTANT NEEDED — Must be organized & computer literate. Flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-793-1470

LOOKING FOR TOP CLOSERS/ PHONE SALES AGENTS — for a debt settlement company. We pay top commissions. Call 561-2532281or email Jay@bailmydebt.com HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED

LANDSCAPER — clean record, FL Drivers License, Bi-lingual plus. Must speak English. 561-337-0658

ROOMMATE WANTED - Female seeking female roommate to share furnished single family waterfront home in nice Wellington neighborhood. All utilities included plus, directTV & Internet. $750 per month. References & stable employment required. For more information call 561-385-5199

BARN EFFICIENCY APARTMENT

— $450 Tile & A/C. Also available STUDIO APARTMENTTile & A/C $650. 966-8791. References required.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

June 6th

Paid $303K Starting Bid $38,500 approximately 8 acres. Sherman Wood Ranches. Call 561-932-9627 for details.

PONTOON 24’ SUNCHASER — with 48 volt electric motor. Designed for Lake Wellington. Fun in the sun, seats 14 guests, AM/FM, CD Player, lights, ladder & extras,must sell. Asking $4,495 OBO. 561-602-4383

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

A/C SALES & SERVICE — New, used, scratch & dent. If you used anyone but Glover’s A/C, you probably paid too much! U10163. 7937388

J.C. TEETS & CO. — Concierge Accounting. discreet, confidential, individualized service to manage all of your personalized financial needs.Visit us at www.jcteets.com or call 561-632-0635

MEDICAL AND PROFESSIONAL

BUILDING CLEANINGS SPECIALISTS — • Pressure Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Residential Cleaning • Parking Lot Maintenance • Concrete Coatings. Call for Free Evaluation. 561-714-3608

HOUSECLEANING - 20 years experience. Excellent local references. Shopping available. 561572-1782

SUNDOWN ELECTRIC, INC.Residential, Commercial & Service. All calls answered promptly work done by owner. Lic. EC13002248 561-386-6711

STAFF PLUS — Looking to fill full and part-time positions in customer service. For info l 1-888-333-9903

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — no job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers Tom (954) 444-3178

BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS, INC. — REMODEL & REPAIRS Interior

Trim, crown molding, rotttenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets/ countertops,wood flooring. Bonded Insured U#19699.791-9900 Cell: 628-9215

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

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

LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE - Your local Geico office has been saving people money for over 70 years. Contact (561) 616-5944 for a free rate quote.

RJA PAINTING AND DECORATING, INC. - Interior , Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial. License #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561-793-5455 561-662-7102

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

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Interior/Exterior, residential painting, over 20 years exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. - Insured. 561-3838666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Well. Resident.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT — $125/

DAY 10 hours, preferably 12 - 10 p.m. Parties, cook ,clean, theatre, museum, golf, tennis, computer. Let’s Party - anything fun and legal. Madelyn 561-422-2910

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

POOL PLASTERING AND RESURFACING — Lic. U19996. 561722-7690.

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

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC0067207

SECURITY - American owned local

CUTE, CUDDLY ALPACAS — 2 young males - $1,800 for pair. 561792-2666. Easy to care for and fun to have.

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-3576

SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH —8:00 a.m. - Noon 13566 Exotica Lane (corner of Cherry & Exotica) in SugarPond.

MOVING SALE JUNE 5TH 8:00

a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Furniture, household, Jewelry, Washer and Dryer. Also some tools. 968-8513. 1319 Barrington Drive, (Forest Hill & Davis)

COMPUTER REPAIR — We come to you! After hours and weekends services available. Spyware/ Adware/Virus Removal, Networking, Wireless, Backup Data, Upgrades. Call Anytime. 561-7135276

MOBILE-TEC ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE — The computer experts that come to you! Hardware/ Software setup, support &troubleshooting www.mobiletec.net. 561-248-2611

D.J. COMPUTER - Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-3339433 or Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycle •RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years. Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/rCavanagh GET REAL AUTO INSURANCE Good Drivers Get Great Rates! Farm Bureau Insurance

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

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

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

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

ADDITIONS, ROOFING, PATIOS & REMODELING - Cell 561-2027036 561-798-6448 Lic. & Ins. CBC 1250306 CCC1326386

DRIVEWAYS — - Free estimates. A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Licensed & Insured. 100045062 561-667-7716

DADS DOORS & WINDOWS, INC.

IMPACT WINDOWS & HURRICANE SHUTTERS — Sliding Glass Doors, Mirrors & Shower Doors. 561-355-8331 U 19958 U20177 1997 GREY SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE — new a/c, clean & well maintained. Engine & transmission in excellent condition and new top. Feel free to take it to a mechanic & check it out. Mint condition. $3,300 (561) 793-5569 (917) 494-3422