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Western Communities Council Discusses ‘Sober House’ Issue

Volume 35, Number 12 March 21 - March 27, 2014

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RAISING MONEY TO HELP MELANIE

During the Western Communities Council meeting held Monday in Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach Councilman David Swift commented to Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield on a presentation he attended in Wellington on the issue of “sober houses,” which have become a concern for residents who have them in their neighborhoods. Page 3

‘An Evening Of Great Expectations’ Benefits Grandma’s Place In RPB

“An Evening of Great Expectations” was held Friday, March 14 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach Mallet Grille & Patio. The event was a major fundraiser for Grandma’s Place, a local emergency shelter for children. The event also supported St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church. Page 9

PBSO Fundraiser Held At The International Polo Club In Wellington

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation held its second annual polo fundraiser on Sunday, March 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

There was a buffet luncheon and demonstrations from PBSO K-9 officers and the mounted units. Guests also enjoyed a game of polo. Page 11

A fundraiser for Golden Grove Elementary School student Melanie Ponce de León was held Thursday, March 13 at Butterfield’s Southern Café in Royal Palm Beach. There was a raffle, and 20 percent of each check total went to the family to help with expenses. Ponce de Leon got off her school bus earlier this month and was hit by a car. Shown here is Golden Grove Assistant Principal Philip Preddy with Armelis Preddy, Stephanie Schmidt, Marina Haddad and Stephanie Haddad. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council To Vote On Tennis/Community Center Bid

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council will vote next week whether to accept a $12.5 million contract to rebuild the Wellington Community Center and the Wellington Tennis Center — a contract $1.3 million cheaper than originally proposed.

“The final number we came up with was $12,550,000,” Director of Operations Jim Barnes told the Town-Crier Wednesday.

According to a staff report, the village will also cover an additional $63,400 agreement with Alexis

Knight Architects, approximately $81,000 in permits and regulatory fees, and $100,000 in builders risk insurance, bringing the project total to about $12.8 million. The council will vote on the matter at its Tuesday, March 25 meeting.

Council members voted last year to tear down and rebuild the community center and move the tennis center to a 15-acre site on Lyons Road, but the village hasn’t secured a contract for construction.

Bids came in over budget, prompting council members to ask for further negotiations.

OPINION ITID Drainage Pact Could Be A Win-Win

After years of drainage woes and flooding, it seems like The Acreage may be nearing a solution. Last week, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors gave the green light for staff to continue discussion about using a 2,300acre property for stormwater storage. Although the project could take more than a decade to complete, it’s a step in the right direction. Page 4

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An artistic rendering of the proposed new Wellington Community Center as seen from Lake Wellington.

Last month, the council reaffirmed its desire to move the tennis center — despite opposition from tennis center members — and asked Wellington staff to try to reach a contract with Pirtle Construction that cut costs but not services.

Meanwhile, the council also rejected plans from local residents who asked that the tennis center remain at its current location, using the recently purchased Lake Wellington Professional Centre as a way to expand the building and parking space.

Pirtle Construction had originally proposed a contract of $13.8 million, far over Wellington’s initial budget of $10.5 million.

When the bids came in, council members asked staff to negotiate with Pirtle Construction, which was the low bidder. Staff was originally able to negotiate an approximately $12 million contract, but not without making some sacrifices.

Council members asked staff to be sure a reduction in cost did not result in reduced services, and See CONTRACT, page 7

Western Council Hires Lobbyist To Fight For Completion Of SR 7

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Western Communities Council has retained a lobbyist to continue the fight for the completion of State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd. at the state and national levels, where the City of West Palm Beach continues to try to stop the project.

WCC Administrator Tanya Quickel said the law firm Lewis, Longman & Walker has been retained as the council’s State Road 7 lobbyist. “They actually have already begun working,” Quickel said.

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trict Supervisor Michelle Damone said she had spoken with lobbyist Terry Lewis, who told her that he had met with Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Coordinator Todd Bonlarron and that they’ll be working jointly.

“Todd was pleased that Terry is on our team, so that will bring additional opportunities in the future on our trip to Washington,” Damone said, explaining that they had met with state senators in reference to financing that’s available for the project, and she will be meeting with officials from the Florida Department of Transportation in Tallahassee.

Damone said Lewis would be in touch with her at least once a week with updates.

“I thought that was a good start, considering they had just come on board a little over a week ago,” she said.

All the parties in the WCC committed to the cost of the $30,000 lobbyist contract. Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and the Indian Trail Improvement District each committed $10,000, while Loxahatchee Groves committed to $5,000.

Both Royal Palm Beach Councilman David Swift and WellingSee LOBBYIST, page 7

ITID Moves Forward On Drainage Pact With State Agencies

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors gave the go-ahead last week for its staff to continue negotiations with the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on an agreement to use the 2,300-acre Moss property as a stormwater outfall area that could significantly improve ITID’s drainage capacity.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley, who ran for the board on a platform of improving drainage after he was stuck in his home for 10 days during flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac, worked with several different officials to get an agreement started.

After hearing a report from ITID Engineer Jay Foy at a recent board meeting, Dunkley said he met with representatives from the SFWMD, as well as environmentalists Drew Martin of the Sierra Club and Martha Musgrove of the Florida Wildlife Federation,

who liked the idea of taking water from ITID to rehydrate the Moss property.

Dunkley then met with elected officials, including state representatives Mark Pafford (D-District 86) and Pat Rooney (R-District 85), and County Commissioner Jess Santamaria. Acreage activist Alan Ballweg also attended the meetings.

Foy said the roughly triangular 2,300-acre Moss property is a drainage easement located at the southwest corner of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, but neither the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, which owns both Corbett and Moss, or the SFWMD, have legal access to the Moss property and need a permit from ITID. “There’s a whole bunch of legislative and administrative issues to get there, but the basic premise is environmentalists need the water and we have the water,” Foy said. “Since we have the pumps, we could easily supply See DRAINAGE, page 21

INDIA NIGHT AT IPC

The Salvation Tree Foundation hosted India Night on Thursday, March 13 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event included gourmet cuisine, live music, Bollywood dancers, an auction and an Indian Bazaar showcasing jewelry, clothing and accessories. All proceeds benefited the Salvation Tree School in India. Shown here are Dr. Thomas and Mariam Abraham with Dr. Bijal and Kabir Asrani. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DAMON WEBB/TOWN-CRIER

Meeting Puts Focus On Preservation Of The Ag Reserve

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report About 100 people attending a meeting hosted by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria on Wednesday heard a preview of a workshop the Palm Beach County Commission will hold Tuesday on the future of the 22,000-acre Agricultural Reserve, located south of Wellington.

Palm Beach County Principal Planner Isaac Hoyos said the Ag Reserve is a unique area that seldom, if ever, freezes and has soil qualities that make it ideal for growing produce.

“For that reason, one of the goals is to preserve agriculture and wetlands there, but allow for limited residential and commercial development,” Hoyos said.

The county developed its Ag Reserve Master Plan in 1999, the same year voters approved a $100 million bond issue to pre-

serve agricultural areas. Hoyos said the Ag Reserve Master Plan was intended to support farmers by creating entitlement options, support the voter-approved bond issue and provide a basis for land preservation in the county’s comprehensive plan.

At a workshop in 2012, commissioners reaffirmed support for the Ag Reserve and gave direction to enhance agriculture by allowing packing plants in the reserve and enhancing provisions for green markets.

However, there have been recent requests to allow additional commercial locations at sites in the Ag Reserve, and allow some of the residential densities to be relocated from the traditional marketplace developments approved in the area. The county developed a 60/40 concept, where the underlying one-unit-per-five-acre density See AG RESERVE, page 21

Lox Council Sends Manure Ordinance Back To Staff

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council hesitated Tuesday on the preliminary reading of yet another ordinance designed to control animal waste haulers and collectors, deciding that the ordinance as written would infringe on the rights of residents.

Objectionable items in the latest draft ordinance included permits and fees for residents to move small amounts of animal waste onto or off of their property, when the intent is to control haulers with dump-truck loads of the stuff, and property owners who allow those haulers to pile it several feet high on their property.

The existing ordinance has been largely unenforceable under the

pressure of tons of horse waste and bedding coming into the town daily, and haulers who find weaknesses in the ordinance and its enforcement.

Council members and some residents who spoke agreed that the goal of the ordinance is to not only control a nuisance, but also to improve water quality, which will become an issue when federal numeric water quality standards go into effect.

Town Manager Mark Kutney supplied support material for the ordinance, including county policies and best management practices for placement of manure and other fertilizer to minimize water contamination, but council members said too many of the best management practices had been

incorporated into the regulations.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo reviewed two ordinances, one for haulers and one for receivers, with definitions similar to a longstanding Wellington ordinance, so the two municipalities would have consistency in terminology, since much of the horse waste dumped in Loxahatchee Groves comes from Wellington. This way, the two communities could better coordinate law enforcement.

Also provided was a definition of “nuisance” on the recommendation of the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, in the event the town seeks an option to enforce portions of the ordinance as a criminal infraction.

The draft ordinance also varies the permit fee for commercial

and local haulers: It’s $500 for commercial haulers and $100 for local or self-haulers. The fine for a hauler caught dumping without a permit would be $2,000, which is the same as under the current ordinance.

Cirullo said the fees were included because there will be costs involved with enforcement and recordkeeping by the town.

The draft ordinance keeps the number of loads allowed per hauler at 20 per year, with an additional 30 loads allowable for $40 per load.

Councilman Tom Goltzené was concerned that the new ordinance would start affecting residents.

“The first thing I see is we’re going to start charging people $100 for residents just self-hauling

manure from their own property to take it somewhere. Now they have to pay $100 or they can get busted. I don’t think that’s right, especially if getting busted charges you $2,000 just because you loaded up your truck and took it down the road,” he said.

“That’s not what we’re after, and I think we need to stay focused on the commercial people. If you’re a town resident moving it within the town, it should be free. People need to be able to do what they have done before.”

Mayor Dave Browning said he did not see a need to regulate people hauling animal waste out of the town.

“Our intent is to keep manure from coming in to Loxahatchee See MANURE, page 21

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NEWS

Western Communities Council Discusses ‘Sober House’ Issue

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report During the Western Communities Council meeting held Monday in Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach Councilman David Swift commented to Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield on a presentation he attended in Wellington on the issue of “sober houses,” which have become a concern for residents who have them in their neighborhoods.

“I thought it was very enlightening,” said Swift, who reported to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council recently on the presence of sober houses, which he said frequently go unregulated.

Swift asked Schofield how Wellington has been able to get information about the location of sober houses.

Schofield said one way is to call the companies that set them up.

“You can check with the state and, under certain circumstances, they will tell you. You can also check with the agency that they are licensed through,” he said, adding that Wellington staff, including Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings, have done considerable work in that area.

Most of the information, however, is collected directly from first-hand knowledge.

“We invest a lot of money in community police officers and neighborhood advocates who are out there watching,” Schofield

said. “We know a good deal because the neighbors know what’s going on, and we get calls saying people are coming in and out, and then you start looking. There are ways to find out. It’s like if you want to find out how many Section 8 homes are in your community. Check with the agencies that do it, and they are required to tell you.”

Swift said he was particularly impressed with Wellington’s neighborhood staff.

“They seem to have a good handle and know exactly what’s going on there and what isn’t going on there,” he said. “I thought they provided some good information.”

Swift said that in Royal Palm Beach, he had been able to get some information from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue officials. “They have to service them,” he said. “In Royal Palm Beach, they have identified a number of them that I never knew of.”

Schofield noted that two bills are pending in the Florida Legislature — House Bill 479 sponsored by State Rep. Bill Hager (R-Delray Beach) and Senate Bill 582 sponsored by State Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth) — that attempt to set some regulations for the facilities.

HB 479 would require sober house transitional living homes to register annually with the Florida Department of Children

& Families, require background screening of certain personnel, provide for fees and penalties, and authorize DCF to conduct inspections and to deny, suspend or revoke registration of a home. “[Sober houses] are a very different animal than anything that we have been used to dealing with in the past,” Schofield said.

“In the past, we were dealing with congregate living facilities or things put in by the Department of Juvenile Justice —halfway houses where you were returning people into a population for a reason. Those you can regulate.”

He said two pieces of federal regulation affect how local jurisdictions can deal with sober houses.

“You have federal Fair Housing laws, which are mirrored in state statutes, and then you also have the Americans with Disabilities Act,” Schofield said. “Courts have held that people who are recovering from addictions are disabled under the law, and the law requires that ordinances make reasonable accommodations for those folks. ‘Reasonable accommodations’ means we allow them in the neighborhoods. It is a problem that is becoming widespread through South Florida.”

It is a particular problem in Delray Beach, although it is beginning to become an issue in Wellington.

“Companies look at what the municipal limits are on unrelated

people who can live in a home, and they will get four or six, whatever it is, and put them in that home, and they won’t provide treatment. There’s really not much we can do,” Schofield explained.

He added that companies receive between $8,000 and $10,000 per tenant.

“It’s very lucrative, depending on the national companies that do it,” Schofield said, adding that the treatment varies depending

on the company. “If you’re dealing with something like Hanley, they take really good care of it.

They are well-supervised. Then there are companies that are less scrupulous where they are not as well-supervised.”

TOM GOLTZENÉ SWORN IN FOR NEW TERM ON LOX GROVES COUNCIL

Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Tom Goltzené was sworn in for his second three-year term on Tuesday. Goltzené was re-elected to Seat 5 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council earlier this year when no one came forward to challenge him. Shown here, Town Clerk Janet Whipple attended to formalities before cake was served.

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WELLINGTON HOSTS ‘MARCH MADNESS’ SPRING BREAK CAMP FOR CHILDREN The Village of Wellington hosted its “March Madness” spring break camp from Monday, March 17 through Wednesday, March 19 at Tiger Shark Cove Park. The camp was offered to local families to provide activities and supervision during spring break week. Children enjoyed sports like flag football, kickball, soccer and cheerleading, as well as art projects and more. The camp was run by volunteers from Wellington’s Interfaith Group. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Volunteers from Wellington’s Interfaith Group with campers.

Campers play a game of flag football on Monday.

Campers learn cheerleading routines and cheered on the football players.

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OUR OPINION

Proposed Drainage Pact Could Be A Win-Win For The Acreage

After years of drainage woes and flooding, it seems like The Acreage could be nearing a drainage solution. Last week, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors gave the green light for its staff to continue discussions about using a 2,300-acre property for stormwater storage.

Negotiations are continuing with the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission about plans for the Moss property, which is located at the southwest corner of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area at the north end of The Acreage community. This is a great idea, and one we believe could give The Acreage a reprieve in dire times.

For a long time, it seemed that The Acreage was stuck in regard to its drainage rights — much of those rights were given up to surrounding communities decades ago. Without creating a regional water strategy that would force other communities to share drainage rights, The Acreage’s only other option seemed to be to give up control of its water supply in exchange for moving water east during storms.

But this latest potential agreement presents a new option: directing the water to the 2,300-

acre former farmland, turning it into a wetland, where birds and other wildlife can live. The water will then slowly make its way back into the aquifer, recharging the water supply that feeds the residential wells.

With the problems that have plagued The Acreage in past storm seasons, this could be a solution to move more water when needed, without ITID having to give up control of its water supply. Further, the enhanced Moss property would become an asset to the community and a crucial link in the South Florida Water Management District’s overall drainage plan for the region.

Supervisor Gary Dunkley, along with ITID Engineer Jay Foy and others, should be commended for their work in helping put together this concept.

Although the agreement is far from final, and the project could be more than a decade away, it’s a step in the right direction. Furthermore, putting in a temporary pump station on the property for emergencies would give ITID a more immediate contingency plan should another Tropical Storm Isaac roll through. Hopefully, that at least will be in place before the next time a flooding emergency threatens.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An Opportunity To Heal The Community

For the first time in its history, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is terminating the membership of an individual. Dr. Marcia Radosevich’s inappropriate Hitler comments and salute earlier this month have outraged much of Palm Beach County. Also, we are asking Councilman Matt Willhite to apologize to this community for not supporting the village staff, misleading the community as to its options to remove Dr. Radosevich, and to discontinue his anti-business, anti-equestrian agenda that has led to a great divisiveness in this community over the last two years. Let us explain: The entire community was shocked last week by the absolutely horrendous actions of Dr. Radosevich, a member of the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board.

Dr. Radosevich’s comparison of a talented and hardworking member of the village staff, Tim Stillings, a husband and father, to the most heinous individual in history, Adolph Hitler, was insensitive, inexcusable and an embarrassment to the citizens of this community.

However, some of us were not surprised, since her actions were a direct reflection of the angst injected into the Village of Wellington as a result of the election of two years ago, fueled by outside money and a campaign of untrue and unsubstantiated allegations.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is proud to have responded by immediately calling for her resignation. The community response was overwhelming — her actions were not acceptable here in Wellington. The only question we have is who asked her to stay on?

It is hard to understand how a public employee like firefighter Matt Willhite could possibly appoint someone to an important quasi-judicial government board who was so unapologetically anti-public employee. The attitude of Dr. Radosevich and others who have been appointed by the winners of that election brought their misguided election angst with them. Over the course of the past two years, it was the village staff that suffered the direct wounds delivered by these appointees.

Wellington is fortunate to have an excellent staff, yet in the past two years, they have spent too much time answering for decisions made in the past and being unnecessarily victimized by appointees like Dr. Radosevich, who are doing the bidding of the elected officials who appointed them.

It’s time for that behavior to stop. It’s time for the village to come together, move forward as a united community and leave the issues of the past in the past.

Our elected officials need to cut the cord with those who seek to control every aspect of our government from afar.

With the conclusion of the recent election, the voters of Wellington have spoken clearly against further angst and divisive battles. Both Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Vice Mayor Howard Coates won handily over their handpicked opponents, who were funded and supported by unknown and unnamed outside sources for their own political motivations, even though they dared to speak out and against what has been going on for the past two years.

Let’s take the opportunity to begin the process of bringing all of Wellington back together and put all of this fighting behind us. First,

the council should “accept” Dr. Radosevich’s resignation immediately and without qualification.

Next, Mr. Willhite now has the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to moving forward and bringing this community out from the cesspool of political angst and appoint someone to this important position whose sole objective should be the best interests of the citizens of Wellington, and not to browbeat, embarrass and harass our municipal employees.

Instead, appoint someone friendly to the equestrian community, someone who lives here full time and understands the needs of this community and who grasps its issues firmly, and someone committed to working with our village staff and not beating them up.

The overwhelming mission of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is to work for the prosperity and betterment of Wellington.

Now is Mr. Willhite’s chance to join us in that goal. We all look forward to an appointment designed to heal rather than continue to divide. Mr. Willhite, the next move is yours.

Victor Connor, President Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Leave Some Tennis Courts At Current Location

Fact: There will be a new community and senior center virtually at its current location in Wellington. Fact: There will be a new tennis center on the Village Walk/ Lyons Road site, east of State Road 7. Fact: There will be no public tennis courts for Wellington residents to use west of State Road 7.

Solution: Leave eight har-tru tennis courts at their current location, to be used for daytime recreational play. That would provide conveniently located tennis courts for all Wellington residents, wherever they may live. In addition, this solution would allow the Village of Wellington to continue to provide a summer tennis and swim camp for children, and tennis courts that dozens of kids can ride their bikes to after school.

I have respectfully submitted this suggestion to the Wellington mayor and council members, and perhaps some other people will make a similar request.

Judith Rosner Wellington

Better Drivers, Not More Lights

My heart goes out to the family that lost their son in the recent accident at the intersection of Hall and Northlake boulevards. Sadly, this kind of thing happens all too frequently out here. However, with all of the recent demands for a traffic light there, I must step back and call a spade a spade. This woman was driving while distracted, and she blew past a clearly posted stop sign in broad daylight and into the path of a dump truck. It wasn’t the intersection’s fault, it was hers.

Distracted driving, especially texting while driving, is reckless and incredibly dangerous. Just three months earlier, another distracted driver in a large pickup going east on Northlake Blvd. inexplicably crossed the center line and pulverized an elderly couple driving west in their Camry.

Ironically, it was near the same intersection. We don’t need extra traffic signals, rumble strips and speed humps to cure distracted driving. What we need are better drivers.

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We have too many traffic lights out here in The Acreage as it is.

Minto is threatening to add several more in front of Callery-Judge along Seminole Pratt [Whitney Road]. I came out here in 1988 to get away from the city and its traffic lights. Now it seems like there are people out here who want to make this into another New York City. To Minto, I say that if you planned your community properly, you’d only need one light, not five.

One thing that would help the bad driving problem overall is to pass a law prohibiting habitual accident causers to own, possess or drive vehicles that weigh more than 1,000 pounds and also from carrying passengers. Ever notice how the really bad drivers always seem to be driving huge vehicles?

Such a law would force bad drivers to either become good drivers or die trying. Unlike adding more traffic lights, it would help cure the disease and not just treat the symptoms.

Dennis Hawkins The Acreage

Ag Enclave Laws Being Abused

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Palm Beach County Commission. A copy was sent to the Town-Crier for publication.

Dear Commissioners: I just read in the Palm Beach Post that Palm Beach County is undergoing a boom in the west.

Please recall the award-winning planning of years gone by — the Sector Plan, the Tier System, Eastward-Ho etc. All of that was rightly developed to allow for lifestyle choices in this county and to serve as a poster child for planning.

Then along came big-money pockets, and the Ag-Enclave legislation was passed. I actually agree with that legislation if, and only if, it is actually upheld as intended. That is, to allow ag-lands to convert to what surrounds them.

In the case of the Callery-Judge lands now owned by Minto, that would have been and should have been only 2,303 dwelling units, not the 2,996 that they were given. Be that as it may, to now even consider an increase to 6,500 units is a slap in the face to those of us who choose to live in the central western communities. In essence, existing residents do not matter, only development for development’s sake. Again, this is greed, not need.

Again, take a hard look at the [documents] and do the math on “surrounding density” yourself.

Lastly, in calculating dwelling units that are allowed on lands, Palm Beach County should think out of the box and become a leader in sensible land use. For example, after the calculation of density and then determining how many units are allowed on a property, any and all area that is converted to the so-called “higher use” categories (commercial, office etc,) should be subtracted from the area used to calculate allowable units, and the units that would have been on the “higher use” lands should disappear forever and not be transferred as “development rights.”

Likewise, any lands that are put into real, open green space (forests, wetlands etc.), and not including water retention or golf courses, should have their units transferred, but only within that development not elsewhere (no TDRs). In this way, a developer would have an incentive to build clustered living without ruining the remaining parts of the property.

Please have the courage to say

no to the big-money lobbyists or get ready to hang out the no vacancy sign. Allow Palm Beach County to have lifestyle choices.

I thank you for your time and consideration.

Dr. J. William Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Webster Thanks Supporters

I would like to thank all of the voters of Royal Palm Beach who came out to cast their vote for me on March 11. You are the individuals who understand that your government begins working at home, and the choices here in your community are as important, if not more important, than those at the county, state and national level. It is here that your voice is heard first, here that the issues directly affect the life of your family and here that you need to take a stand for good, accountable government. Please continue to be an active participant in your local government.

To my wonderful volunteers, I want to thank each and every one of you for your exceptional enthusiasm, dedication and perseverance — win or lose! Thank you for standing by me and believing that it was time for change. My family and I are most grateful for all that you have done for us.

Martha Webster Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: A former member of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, Ms. Webster was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor earlier this month.

Don’t Remove The Palm Trees

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Wellington Village Council. A copy was sent to the Town-Crier for publication.

Dear Council Members: I will begin by simply stating my wish. Please don’t take the palms. You know which ones I mean. I love them, plain and simple. Since I moved to Wellington in 2002, those palms have represented the regal beauty of this town; the unique paradise we inhabit; the balmy landscape I call home.

The thought of those trees being taken away — or worse yet, cut down — sickens me. In a world where our natural environment is taking constant hits from carbon emissions, development and corporate greed, I always prided the village with taking steps to be “green.” We have beautiful parks and even a LEED-certified village hall. We have outdoor spaces for children to play and trails for horses to trot. We are an ideal community situated in beautiful South Florida — there is no better place to live. Removing our palms goes against the very spirit of Wellington.

You may argue that they will be replaced, but you can’t deny the message it sends to remove healthy, majestic trees that have been maintained for years, just because it suddenly becomes a budgetary nuisance. It sends the message that natural things are to be managed, tabulated and done away with when inconvenient.

Despite your best intentions, this proposal paints Wellington’s manager and council in the image of a heartless, anti-conservationist villain.

This request may seem too steeped in pathos and sentimentality. And perhaps it is, but that may not be a reason to reject it.

Some of the most treasured things on this earth are entwined in those very same emotional attachments,

BARRY S. MANNING Publisher

JOSHUA I. MANNING Executive Editor

JODY GORRAN Associate Publisher

DAWN RIVERA General Manager

RON BUKLEY Managing Editor

LAUREN MIRÓ News Editor

attachments that hold them dear to our hearts. In San Francisco, it’s the mist rising over the Golden Gate Bridge. In Paris, it’s the silhouette of The Eiffel Tower. The citizens of those cities couldn’t imagine being without their icons, the distinctive features they most adore. New Yorkers felt the loss of their beloved Twin Towers so much that they beamed spotlights through the gaping holes in their skyline. In many cases, we love things for what they represent to us. They take on an heirloom-like quality. They become mythical.

That’s what these trees are to the people who make our ways home along the streets they line.

They are iconic. I’m not being over-dramatic when I say that, for us, their removal would be a tragedy. Cities would never willingly destroy their man-made wonders. Why would you destroy our natural ones?

It’s not enough, ladies and gentlemen, to simply cite the costs. I won’t divert my argument at this time into the recent purchases and projects that I personally feel have been a waste of taxpayer money, because my goal isn’t to critique the village’s spending. I will simply state that we, the taxpayers, want to keep these trees. Heed our plea. Maintain the palms. Find alternatives for improving drainage.

Do the right thing.

Melissa Long Wellington

Council Shows Courage In Tennis Decision

The Wellington Village Council showed wisdom and courage in making the decision to move forward on the Wellington Community Center and the Wellington Tennis Center. Despite a highly organized and vocal small group of disgruntled tennis players, the decision to move the tennis center and construct a new community/ senior center was a sound decision both financially and construction wise.

The alternative plan forwarded by the disgruntled group had more holes than Swiss cheese. Demolition costs were underestimated, possible contaminated materials disposal was not considered, muck base was not included and renovation costs were based on new construction variables, not rehab.

In addition, no consideration was given to how the tennis center was going to stay open during construction, or that the current community center building was structurally not safe enough for renovation again. (It has been renovated five times over 35 years.)

What the alternative group plan fails to tell you is, if their plan was implemented, you would still have only 16 courts, the same parking, the same problems as before; and facilities that would have to be renovated again in five or six years.

Another kicking the can down the road again plan. Wellington deserves better.

The new tennis center will allow growth in the youth and working adult section of our community, and enhance league play growth with outstanding facilities. [Tennis Pro Tommy] Cheatam will

be able to meet the needs of a young, growing community and an increasing senior group, as well.

A new community/senior center will be constructed that can accommodate the activities requested by our residents, and seniors will finally have a home.

Mayor [Bob] Margolis was right on the mark when he spoke that the disgruntled tennis group was a tad disingenuous with their budget concerns. If you had followed them from the early workshops, their major concern was that they did not want to drive the 12 to 15 minutes extra to the new tennis center. I would ask this group to quit looking inward about their personal conveniences and look at what is best for the community and our kids.

The council looked at the best long-term interest of our community, its finances and levels of service, and made the right choice.

To the opponents, you are wrong.

The council did listen to you, but they made the decision that was best for the 50,000 people, not the 50 who complained. Keep going forward, council, Wellington is an outstanding place to live and grow.

Steve Haughn Wellington

Speak Up About Gravel Trails

In follow-up to my recent letter regarding the gravel/millings on Wellington horse trails, I again urge responses to our village staff.

Yesterday, I foolishly decided to try my unshod horse on the test area, as it looked fairly good. In just a few steps, he had cut about half of the bulb off a hoof.

My vet and farrier think it will heal, but please speak up about this test area before it is too late. Why ruin our grass trails and spend tax dollars to do it?

Pete Granata Wellington

Nielsen On Fluoridation

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to a recent letter from dentist Dr. Laurence Grayhills.

Those who would decide independently about the prudence and safety of medicating entire populations, irrespective of efficacy, would do well to weigh the words of Dr. Grayhills and remember “the devil is in the details.”

Dr. Grayhills asserts that “when used appropriately,” fluoride is effective and safe in preventing and controlling dental decay. What should have been added is that it works by hardening the enamel in young people, but no studies have shown reductions in dental decay in the elderly, who suffer not from their enamel not being hard enough, but receding gum lines and gum disease. I would note that Dr. Grayhills admits that fluoride is a toxic substance, but safe when used in “appropriate” doses.

Pray tell me, with fluoride in toothpaste, in mouthwash and receiving fluoride treatments from their dentist, who is monitoring this for the “appropriate” dose?

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INAUGURAL INDIA NIGHT AT IPC BENEFITS THE SALVATION TREE FOUNDATION

The Salvation Tree Foundation hosted India Night on Thursday, March 13 at the 7th Chukker Restaurant & Veranda at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event included gourmet cuisine, live music, Bollywood dancers, a live auction and an Indian Bazaar showcasing jewelry, clothing and accessories. All proceeds benefited the Salvation Tree School in India, founded by Wellington residents PHOTOS BY DAMON WEBB/TOWN-CRIER Laurie and Timmy Sharma. For more info., visit www.salvationtree.org.

Ann Glavan and Emily Riden.

Margit Bessenroth and Joy West.

Event organizers and Salvation Tree Foundation founders Laurie and Timmy Sharma of Wellington.

Ron Neal, Carol Coleman and Mason Phelps.

Rosa Feeney and Stacey Packer.

Pat Fisher, Derrick Eaglin and Geraldine Eaglin.

FUNDRAISER FOR MELANIE PONCE DE LEON HELD AT BUTTERFIELD’S CAFÉ

A fundraiser for Golden Grove Elementary School student Melanie Ponce de León was held Thursday, March 13 at Butterfield’s Southern Café in Royal Palm Beach. There was a raffle, and 20 percent of each check total went to the family to help with expenses.

Ponce de Leon got off her school bus earlier this month and was hit by a car, leaving her in critical condition. To donate, visit www. gofundme.com/7c7hdo.

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Butterfield’s Southern Café Assistant Manager Pat May and Manager Dawn Bradley.

PTO President Marla Portell with raffle ticket volunteers Julianna Farrell, Abigail Schenkman, Gabriella Farrell and Logan DeFazio.

Golden Grove Elementary School Principal Adam Miller, Avery Riviera, Rocco Pesaturo, teacher Jennifer Ortiz and Assistant Principal Philip Preddy.

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CRIME NEWS

Snacks Stolen From Concession Stand At Olympia Park

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report MARCH 17 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington was called to Olympia Park on Monday morning regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Thursday and 8:45 a.m. Monday morning, someone broke the door handle on the concession stand at Olympia Park to gain entry to the facility. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several snack items valued at approximately $10. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

••• MARCH 12 — Two Royal Palm Beach men were arrested last Wednesday night following a traffic stop near the intersection of Fox Trail Road and Okeechobee Blvd. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 11:43 p.m. last Wednesday, a deputy was on patrol when he observed a vehicle driving on Okeechobee Blvd. without a tag light. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 23-year-old Jose Monzon Chinchilla. According to the report, the deputy could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle.

A search revealed approximately 1 gram of marijuana. According to the report, Monzon Chinchilla admitted it belonged to him. The deputy also made contact with the passenger, 22-year-old Nicholas Whitehall, who, according to the report, had a warrant for failure to appear in court. Whitehall was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with failure to appear. Meanwhile, Chinchilla was issued a notice to appear in court.

MARCH 13 — A resident of Counterpoint Estates called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Thursday afternoon to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim left his pink and yellow Huffy bicycle outside his home at approximately 1:50 p.m. and went inside. When the victim returned approximately 10 minutes later, he discovered the bicycle missing from his driveway.

The stolen bicycle is described as a 26-inch pink and yellow Huffy Cambroke bicycle. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MARCH 13 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a home on Camellia Drive last Thursday regarding a fire. According to a PBSO report, the victim was working on the electrical panel at approximately 2 p.m. Then, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the victim was cooking and noticed smoke and asked a neighbor to call Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, who responded to put out the fire.

According to the report, the deputy believed the fire was electrical in nature. The interior of the home sustained extensive damage. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a business on Southern Blvd. last Friday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 a.m. last Thursday and 3 p.m. last Friday afternoon, someone stole the tag and decal to a company vehicle. The victim did not know when the tag was stolen

or where the vehicle was parked at the time. The vehicle had no damage. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MARCH 15 — An employee of a business in Commerce Park East called the PBSO substation in Wellington early last Saturday morning to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 1 a.m., three male suspects jumped the fence to gain access to a secure storage yard. Once inside, the suspects broke the lock to a landscape trailer, but did not take anything. The suspects left the area on foot. According to the report, video surveillance footage captured the incident, and the storage manager was in the storage yard at the time of the incident. According to the report, the employee heard the slamming of the trailer’s door and looked outside his camper to see the three suspects leaving the area. The suspects were described as wearing hooded jackets that were black, blue and light gray.

There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 15 — A resident of Loxahatchee Groves contacted the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Saturday evening to report a robbery. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 6 p.m., the victim was riding his bicycle near the intersection of B Road and Okeechobee Blvd. when he was approached by a male and female riding a motorcycle.

According to the report, the male suspect demanded his wallet in Spanish. The victim retrieved his wallet, and the female suspect took it from him. According to the report, the suspects fled on B Road toward Southern Blvd. The stolen wallet contained approximately $70 cash. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 16 — A resident of Sugar Pond Manor contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday evening regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., someone entered the victim’s home and stole several pieces of electronic equipment.

The victim arrived to find the home ransacked, but said there was no sign of forced entry. According to the report, the victim believed he left the rear door unlocked. The victim said he was not sure what had been taken, but would make a list for the deputy.

There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 16 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a business on State Road 7 last Sunday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two unknown suspects entered the store and proceeded to the handbag section. Each suspect selected three handbags and attempted to walk out of the store. According to the report, a loss prevention officer approached them, and the suspects dropped three of the bags before fleeing.

The suspects entered a black Audi with tinted windows and no license plate and fled on State Road 7. The stolen handbags were valued at approximately $570. The recovered handbags were valued at $588.98.

There was no further information available at the time of the report.

MARCH 17 — A resident of 44th Place North called the See BLOTTER, page 21

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Jessica Navedo is a white female, 5’2” tall and weighing 130 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. She has multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 10/03/85. Navedo is wanted on charges of food stamp fraud, and violation of probation on charges of neglect of a child. Her last known addresses were 17th Drive in West Palm Beach and Sevilla Avenue in Royal Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 03/13/14.

• Kaysie Ray, alias Kaysie Elvir, is a white female, 5’7” tall and weighing 220 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. She has multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 10/22/88. Ray is wanted for charges of grand theft. Her last known address was Canterbury Drive in Greenacres. She is wanted as of 03/13/14.

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.crimestoppers pbc.com.

Jessica Navedo

Kaysie Ray

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Wellington Veteran Helps As Homeless Coalition Takes Part In National Count

Ed Tague is on the lookout for fellow veterans, specifically homeless veterans.

The former Marine is leading a team of volunteers and Palm Beach County workers, doing a homeless registry this month.

Beginning Wednesday, March 26, Tague and his group will visit soup kitchens, homeless camps and anywhere else the homeless congregate.

“We will be in parks at 4:30 in the morning, wherever they’re going to be,” Tague said.

While he understands parts of the assignment could be dangerous if some of the homeless have weapons or dogs, “the most important thing is being patient

and trying to understand their situation,” he said.

For their own safety, the task force will be accompanied by officers from the West Palm Beach Police Department and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

The 31-year-old Wellington native did three tours of duty in Iraq and admits he faced challenges when returning to civilian life.

He said he signed on for the job hoping his experience will help him relate to veterans he may encounter.

“Many don’t know how to transition out of military life,” he said. “They are used to being told what to wear, what to eat, how high to jump. They are not ready

to transition, so they self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.”

The three-day count, which will stretch across the county, is part of the 100,000 Homes Campaign, a national movement involving more than 230 cities, counties and states.

Tague, along with volunteers, staff and partners of Palm Beach County Human and Veteran Services, will create a database to identify the most vulnerable homeless individuals in the area to get them immediate, permanent housing.

The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County is funding the coordination of the project. The last day of the registry coincides

with Project Homeless Connect, a quarterly event that brings together service providers.

“This is a community effort,” Homeless Coalition Executive Director Marilyn Munoz said.

“That’s what it will take to end the issue of homelessness in Palm Beach County — all of us committing to work together.”

To date, the 100,000 Homes Campaign has identified and housed more than 75,000 people, including 1,000 families and 20,000 military veterans.

(Right) Former Marine Ed Tague hopes his experiences help him relate to Palm Beach County’s homeless veterans.

Central PBC Foundation Helps Fund Jerms McGraw Scholarship The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation presented a check last week for $1,000 to support the Jerms McGraw Second Chance Scholarship Fund in a ceremony at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The foundation raised the funds at its annual Wellington Community Fitness Run/Walk.

The scholarship was created in memory of U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jeremiah McGraw. Known by his nickname “Jerms,” McGraw was a student at the MacArthur School of Leadership while serving as a Marine reservist, part of the 4th ANGLICO Unit in West Palm Beach. McGraw died on Sept. 10, 2009 during a training exercise in Central Florida while serving his country. He was 22.

Prior to his death, McGraw earned a bachelor’s degree in organiza-

tional management from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

“Jerms McGraw was a patriotic hero who is now saluted by both Palm Beach Atlantic University and the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation,” Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M.B. Fleming Jr. said. “Through the foundation’s advocacy, community members can participate in passing along Lt. McGraw’s commitment to character and country.”

This type of scholarship program is an endowed scholarship.

The principal of the endowment is never spent, so the endowment funds scholarships in perpetuity.

As the funds mature, the scholarship awards increase with time.

“We are happy to make longlasting investments in our commu-

nity and people who need a second chance,” said Wayne Burns, CEO of the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation.

Mary Lou Bedford, executive vice president of the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation, presented the check to Fleming. In attendance were the parents of Jeremiah McGraw, Tim and Juanita McGraw, who are committed to growing the scholarship fund each year.

The contribution made by the foundation will boost the scholarship fund to more than $26,000.

To date, the scholarship fund has supported four students. Three additional students will be presented with the Jerms McGraw Second Chance Scholarship at a lecture on Thursday, April 3. Jimmy Collins, former president and chief

operating officer of Chick-fil-A, will speak at the event, which will be held 6:30 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel at 300 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. It is free and open to the public.

The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. It is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership and service.

The April 3 lecture is part of the MacArthur Leadership Speaker Series. For more information, call Delesa Morris at (561) 803-2022.

the case?” Swift asked, explaining that he had planned to talk to Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue officials about response times in the western communities. “They obviously are planning for the future with all the development that’s going on in western Palm Beach County.”

Damone pointed out that there is a West Palm Beach fire station near the Ibis community that has an interlocal agreement to work in unincorporated county areas if the need arises, and she might be able to get a letter of support for the extension from the firefighters union, expressing the need for connectivity in emergencies.

Swift said he would also continue discussions he has had with PBCFR officials in Royal Palm Beach on the need for connectivity.

Swift also pointed out that the South Florida Water Management District emergency staff had trouble getting pumps and other equipment where they needed it during the flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac.

Swift said the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce might be able to help show the economic importance of the extension.

“We need to put together some numbers on that,” he said. “They have the information, and we need

to gather what they have. It seems to me they would have the best handle on that information.”

Damone said she had met with chamber CEO Wayne Burns and Executive Vice President Mary Lou Bedford, seeking some sort of commitment, and they said they would consult the membership.

Damone said the chamber is currently undergoing a reorganization and might need some time to provide information.

“They’re going to have a whole new board, and [Burns] might need some extra time, but Mary Lou is on top of it,” Damone said.

“I think she’s gathering it and knows what we need. She has

some of that information, but she might need to update it.”

Damone said she thinks the extension project will have strong state and county support.

“The issue is really at the federal level,” she said. “The other issue that was identified is to make sure that funding remains. If you remember, that was [West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri] Muoio’s strategy, to remove the funding — stall the project long enough to remove the funding.”

Swift and Damone agreed that Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb has much of the critical information that is needed to move the extension forward to

Northlake Blvd.

The county is currently extending SR 7 from Persimmon Blvd. to 61st Street North, which will connect to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Completion of the one-mile, $4.6 million project is anticipated by early 2015.

The county also built the 3.5-mile SR 7 extension from Okeechobee Blvd. to Persimmon Blvd., which opened in April 2009.

The $80 million, four-lane extension from 60th Street to Northlake would run along the south edge of Ibis, then north along the eastern edge of Ibis and the western edge of the Grassy Waters Preserve to Northlake.

sat down a few more times with Pirtle to discuss it. We were able to make decisions by going back and forth, instead of having Pirtle designing in a vacuum, like they did for the bid.”

Pirtle’s original bid included some extra costs, above and beyond the council’s initial requests — most notably, a tennis center with 23 instead of 21 courts.

Barnes said that was scaled back to the original proposal.

“The big-ticket items include

taking two courts out, which is in line with the original programming request, and changing some of the lighting for courts,” Barnes said.

The village will substitute Musco lighting with TechLight lighting for the courts, as well as eliminate a perimeter trail.

There will be room for future courts at the tennis center, but they

will not be completed as part of the contract, Barnes said.

Barnes said Wellington also saved by agreeing to provide the risk insurance in lieu of the contractor, costing about $100,000, and receiving a guaranteed sales tax savings.

“At a minimum, if we’re not able to save even more, we’ll see a $200,000 savings in sales tax,”

Barnes said. “I think we got a pretty good deal. We didn’t cut space, we didn’t cut programming, but we were able to negotiate the contract down.”

Because the project is designbuild, the contract of $12.5 million would be a “guaranteed maximum price” for the project, Barnes said.

“If it comes in under budget, we share in that savings,” he said.

According to a Wellington staff report, approximately $10.2 million is currently available in Wellington’s capital improvement fund for the project.

Council members are also expected to vote whether to transfer $2.5 million from the general fund reserves to cover the cost, as well as $100,000 from reserves for the insurance.

Scholarship Support — (L-R) Dr. Jim Laub, dean of the MacArthur School of Leadership; Kate Myers de Vega, assistant professor of English; Sonya Moste and Mary Lou Bedford of the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation; Tim and Juanita McGraw, parents of Jerms McGraw; and Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M. B. Fleming Jr.

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Making The Case For The Project

continued from page 1 ton Village Manager Paul Schofield said they will be in Tallahassee at the beginning of April in the event that local officials are needed to meet with legislators.

Swift asked for specifics on how the board is going to make the case for the road.

“If this is a health, safety and welfare issue, what information do we need to provide to make

Contract

$12.5 Million Project

continued from page 1 Barnes said it does not. “The main thing that came out were some minor tweaks in the building,” Barnes said. “The consensus was that council did not want to see a reduction in programming, so we

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NEWS BRIEFS Big Dog Benefit March 29 At Mar-A-Lago

Don’t miss the upcoming Wine, Women & Shoes event supporting Big Dog Ranch Rescue at Mar-ALago on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a lavish lunch, wine tastings, a fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus, a shopping extravaganza with upscale vendors, and an incredible “Key to the Closet” auction.

In addition, a silent auction will include getaway trips, jewelry, gift certificates, beauty baskets and Chanel bags. Each guest will also receive a swag bag filled with premium amenities and gifts.

Emily Pantelides is chairing the event, while Suzy Welch and her daughter, Eve Wetlaufer, are the honorary chairs.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a nonprofit organization devoted to saving the lives of unwanted pets.

It provides great care for dogs of all breeds until they are adopted into the right “Forever Homes.”

Tickets to Wine, Women & Shoes are $300 and are available at www.winewomenandshoes.

com/bdrr. For more information, call (561) 309-3311 or visit www. bdrr.org.

LGLA Meeting On March 27

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd.

The guest speakers for this meeting will be representatives from the American Coalition 4 Property Rights. They have been asked to discuss the results of their research about the Seven50 plan regarding how the seven Southeast Florida counties should be developed over the next 50 years.

The coalition is a nonprofit, nonpolitical educational organization whose purpose it is to protect private property rights. There will be a question and answer time after the speakers finish discussing the topic.

This is an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern related to things that are going on in Loxahatchee Groves. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2014 paid dues

can make motions and/or vote.

For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Dog Park Closed For Maintenance

The Wellington Dog Park will be closed Thursday, March 20 through Thursday, March 27 for routine annual pest control and fence repairs. The park will reopen Friday, March 28.

The Wellington Dog Park is located at 2795 Greenbriar Blvd. and is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk. The park is closed until 3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month for regular maintenance. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Property Appraiser’s Scholarship

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office presents $1,000 scholarships each year to five college-bound students.

Since 1993, the office has awarded $114,000 in scholarships.

Download the application from

the Property Appraiser’s web site at www.pbcgov.com/papa. High school guidance counselors also have copies of the application.

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a resident of Palm Beach County and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The college they plan to attend must be accredited. For more information, call (561) 355-3230.

‘Tyler’s Team’ Poker Classic At Kennel Club

The Tyler McLellan Foundation will host the fourth annual “Tyler’s Team” Charity Poker Classic on Sunday, March 23 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. It will be the fourth year the Palm Beach Kennel Club has hosted the event.

The Texas Hold’Em fundraiser will offer players a great day of camaraderie with some good poker and fun while helping a worthy cause that helps to keep kids in youth sports.

All players will get a complimentary buffet and soft drinks from noon to 1 p.m., along with a 50/50 raffle, celebrity bounties and a silent auction. Buy-in is $60

with $20 re-buys and $10 add-ons.

The tournament will start at 1 p.m. and will have bounties with prizes and pay the top 10 percent of the field. The first-place winner will receive a seat at the World Series of Poker event in 2015, along with a cash prize.

The Tyler McLellan Foundation was started after the McLellan family lost their 15-year-old son in an “Angel Flight” plane crash in Tampa on July 17, 2008. The foundation is geared toward rewarding perseverance and not allowing a family’s finances to hold players back.

Since its founding, the foundation has helped children in many different communities in the South Florida and Boston areas through sport registrations, college scholarships, sports equipment, donations and sponsoring events associated with their individual sport or organization. Since 2010, the foundation has been instrumental in the distribution of more than 80,000 pounds of food and fresh produce to the Glades area.

The foundation is currently looking for community support with sponsors and in-kind donations. For more information, call Kevin McLellan at (561) 215-

3717 or visit www.tylermclellan foundation.org.

Free Series For Parents Of Teens

The period between childhood and adolescence, as well as the adolescent years, can be rewarding, trying and confusing for parents and kids alike. Big changes take place during these years.

The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will present “Teening-Up with Your Teen” at the Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) on Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration closes March 28. Topics to be covered in this free series include the teen brain, transitions in adolescence, how to reach and maintain good communication, positive discipline, understanding teen anger and managing yours, and empowering teens to build assets.

The presenter will be Certified Family Life Educator Maisie Ross.

Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions along with their tweens/teens.

Participants are invited to call (561) 233-1742 to register.

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‘AN EVENING OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS’ AT IPC BENEFITS GRANDMA’S PLACE

“An Evening of Great Expectations” was held Friday, March 14 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach Mallet Grille & Patio. The event was a major fundraiser for Grandma’s Place, a local emergency shelter for children. The event also supported St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, which provides help to those in need. The event featured a cocktail hour with a silent auction, dinner, a PHOTOS BY ANN GLAVAN/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP live auction and dancing. For more info., visit www.grandmasplacepb.org.

Father Steven Thomas, Leo Conroy, Liz Quirantes and Event Chairs Diana and Bertram R. Firestone.

Julie Tannehill, Leo Buquicchio and Maggie Zeller.

WPEC-TV CBS News 12’s Liz Quirantes with Event Chairs Diana and Bert Firestone.

Rashad and Tashad Gardenhire with Drew Tucker, director of education and outreach at the Arts Garage.

(Left) Leo Conroy with his son, Patrick. (Right) Grandma Bessie Gordon, Liz Quirantes and Grandma’s Place Founder Michele Poole.

Bruce Duchossois, Michael Bombar, Liz Quirantes and Mason Phelps.

CARVEL CELEBRATES NEW CONCEPT STORE WITH FREE ICE CREAM CONES

Carvel held the official grand opening for its new concept store in Royal Palm Beach on Saturday, March 16. The celebration included live music and entertainment, free samples of ice cream and more. Carvel is located at 11955 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach.

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Owner Neil Wallach with Carvel President Scott Colwell.

Gaby Conde, Isgrey Brandt and store designer Isyol Cabrera.

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PBSO FUNDRAISER HELD AT THE INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB IN WELLINGTON

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation held its second annual polo fundraiser on Sunday, March 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. There was a buffet luncheon and demonstrations from PBSO K-9 officers and the mounted units. Guests also enjoyed a game of polo.

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Michael Passeroff, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Matt Liebman.

Sheriff’s Foundation Coordinator Steve Moss, Channel 5 anchor Roxanne Stein, Chairman Rick Seymor and his wife, Donna.

State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Neil Hirsch and Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

Julie Tannehill, Mason Phelps, Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis and his wife, Linda.

Deputy Luis Ledbetter with K-9 Bandit, Councilman John Greene, Chief Deputy Michael Gaugher and Neil Hirsch.

State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Cookie and Lynn Lewis.

ROYAL MANOR NURSING HOME CELEBRATES THREE CENTENARIAN BIRTHDAYS The Royal Manor nursing home celebrated the birthdays of three residents on Thursday, March 13. Ruth Adams and Lillie Shapiro celebrated 101 years, while Edith Fleischer celebrated her 100th birthday. There was live music played by Adam Austin Arnold, as well as juice and birthday cake.

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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Saturday Night Lights at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival March 22, 2014. Gates Open at 7 PM. $100,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* Free General Admission. Parking $20/car. Valet Parking $30/car.

FTI WEF Jumping Events on the Derby Field at The Stadium Sunday, March 23: 9:00 AM $50,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider FEI Grand Prix Final Presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte Sunday, March 23, 2:00 PM $84,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Free General Admission and Parking Main Grounds at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414 | 561.793.5867 | www.equestriansport.com

PBIEC is hosting our first Party for the Pooches!

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Palm Beach Pooch Party Sunday, March 23, 2014

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JOHN WALSH, NACHO FIGUERAS HELP B&G CLUB

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GIRL SCOUTS EARN NATIVE PLANTS PATCH

On Sunday, March 9, America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh and polo legend Nacho Figueras championed the “Great Futures” fundraising luncheon for the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. Sending 150 kids to summer camp was the goal for the sold-out event hosted by the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Both celebrities stayed for the opening day match of the high-goal UPSA Piaget Gold Cup, which continues through March 23, followed by the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship.

IPC’s John Wash with John Walsh, Neil Hirsch and Nacho Figueras.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County President Jaene Miranda with benefactor Neil Hirsch.

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John Walsh with Gianna Arianaz, Cassidy Rosa and Violetta Rosa.

Caroline Moran Of Wellington Among Honorees At Portrait Of A Woman Lunch much to their communities and are constantly giving back. Many family and friends were there to support them as Tim Byrd introduced them, along with a video interview by Jack Schulman. Then the oil portraits were unveiled, painted and gifted by renowned artist Renee Plevy.

Plevy and Kim Champion cochaired the event, which had 140 attending. Gorman was given a special tribute by Anthony Espina,

her protégée and pianist, a video of her songs and photos. All 18 portraits of past and present honorees were exhibited as part of the Legacy Series shown throughout Palm Beach County.

Many past honorees attended, including Suzy Minkoff, Helen Babione, Bobbi Horwich, Dorothy Sullivan, Rosemary Krieger and

Melissa Potamkin Ganzi, who were given roses.

The event supported the Quantum House, a nonprofit hospitality house that provides a caring and supportive home that reduces the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County. To learn more, visit www.quantumhouse.org.

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The third annual Portrait of a Woman luncheon benefiting the Quantum House was held at the West Palm Beach Marriott on March 3 honoring women for their contributions to the community.

The honorees were Caroline Moran of Wellington, along with Rene Friedman, Patricia Thomas and Marcie Gorman. Palm Beach philanthropist Irma Anapol was named as grand matriarch.

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(Left) Marcie Gorman, Patricia Thomas, Rene Friedman, Irma Anapol and Caroline Moran. (Right) Caroline Moran with her portrait.

Girl Scouts from troops 20511 and 20515 of Wellington and the Wellington Garden Club completed a butterfly garden restoration project at St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church on Thursday, March 6 to earn the National Garden Club’s Native Plants Patch for Girls Scouts. For more information about the Girl Scouts Native Plants Patch program, visit www.gardenclub.org/youth. (Above) Girl Scout Juniors of Troop 20511 Eden Udell, Margaret Hunt, Cora Smith and Allison Desjardins, and Girl Scout Daisies of Troop 20515 Madison Weese and Grace Essery listen as garden club member Lisa Ferrano explains specifics of native plants and butterfly host plants. (Below) Members of troops 20511 and 20515 complete a native plants youth workshop at St. David’s presented

by Wellington Garden Club members Twig Morris, Lisa Ferrano, Barbara Hadsell and Linda DeSanti.

Nicole Thibodeau On Rhode Island College Dean’s List

Nicole Thibodeau of Loxahatchee has been named to the Dean’s List at Rhode Island College for scholastic achievement during the fall 2013-14 semester.

Full-time Rhode Island College students must attain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the

semester in order to qualify.

Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is located in Providence, R.I., and serves approximately 9,000 graduate and undergraduate students through its five schools. For more information, visit www.ric.edu.

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SUE DUNCAN RETIRING FROM NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Horizons Elementary School physical education teacher Sue Duncan recently hosted her last field day. Having taught for 38 years in the State of Florida, with 22 years at New Horizons, Duncan retires in June. Students, parents and staff gathered to honor her preceding this year’s field day events. Pictured here are Principal Betsy Cardozo and staff well-wishers honoring Duncan.

WELLINGTON STUDENTS TAKE PART IN RACE FOR THE ARTS COLOR RUN

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Lox Groves School Supports Chavez Family

The Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School family appreciates the outpouring of support from the community for Kerri Chavez and her family. On Friday, Feb. 28, Chavez, a teacher at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School, and her two children were in a terrible car accident.

Chavez remains in the hospital recovering from the accident and will be there for some time. Sebastian “Sebi” Chavez, 4, passed away last week from injuries suffered during the accident.

Chavez’s 1-year-old daughter is now home with her father, Jose.

If you would like to make a

monetary donation to support the family, checks can be sent to Jose Chavez, 13593 87th Street North, West Palm Beach, FL 33412.

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School is setting up an area of the library called “Sebi’s Superheroes.” Sebi loved superheroes, and the family was planning a superhero birthday party at the time of the accident.

The school is collecting superhero books for this section of the library in his memory.

Books can be sent to Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School, 16020 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470.

Sebastian “Sebi” Chavez died following a Feb. 28 car accident.

WHS Students Visits Fine P.B. Craft Show

For the past three years, Wellington based nonprofit ArtStart has been delivering arts education programs to Wellington High School students who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and autism. For the second year in a row, that education included a trip to the recently concluded Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, where 18 students enjoyed seeing, touching and learning about contemporary American crafts.

“They love this event so much,” said Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi, ArtStart founder and president, who led the students on a tour of the show. “The students were so engaged and full of questions for the artists, who were more than happy to talk about their work.

Some encouraged the students to touch the work, or the materials

used to create it, which went over very well with everyone.”

Initial funding for the program with Wellington’s ESE students is being provided by ArtStart’s board of directors. The program is fully funded for the 2013-14 school year. “Hopefully, we can secure funding to continue into the next school year,” Parssi said.

The goal of Wellington-based ArtStart, is to make the arts accessible to all. To that end, the organization has worked with a number of area nonprofits to develop and implement art programs that address specific needs and help forward its goals.

“We worked with the Mental Health Association, for example, to create a program that used theater to teach important life lessons to kids and teens,” Parssi said. “A program we delivered

Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi (second from right) prepares students for a tour of the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show. to the Potentials Charter School, which is part of the ARC of Palm Beach County, allowed students with severe disabilities to create their very own works of art. We also took those kids to museums

and galleries, so they could enjoy the wonderful artwork on display.”

To make a donation in support of this or other ArtStart programs, contact Parssi at (561) 635-2037 or www.artstartinc.org.

Golden Grove Supports Injured Classmate

On Saturday, March 1, Wellington Elementary School students and staff participated in the Color Me 4K and 5K Race for the Arts. The event was designed to showcase the fine arts opportunities for students in Palm Beach County and help support the programs.

Both races took place at Dreher Park. Wellington Elementary School students were happy to be healthy and take part in the run/walk while raising money for both their music and computer departments. In the Color Me 4K, participants started off as a blank canvas and were color plastered along the way. At the finish, participants ended up a “work of art.” Attendees enjoyed music and artwork courtesy of Palm Beach County students. Art displays and performances took place along the race routes. Fun was had by all while raising awareness for fine arts programs. Shown here are participants from Wellington Elementary School.

Golden Grove Elementary School students wore the color purple last Thursday to support their friend, injured student Melanie Ponce de Leon.

Students, teachers and staff donated $1 to $5 each to benefit her family.

A video created by Zack Forde and Lizzy Alarcon, two fifth graders who are part of Golden Grove’s morning news production, captures how the whole school came together to show support.

Additionally, Golden Grove’s PTO established a fundraising web site, where all funds donated will go directly to the Ponce De Leon family. Everyone is encouraged

Melanie Ponce de Leon’s classmates wish her well. to share the site with their friends, family, web sites and social networks. Visit www.gofundme. com/7c7hdo to make a donation.

The video can be found at http://news.palmbeachschools. org/pao/2014/03/13/get-wellsoon-melanie.

For more information, contact Principal Adam Miller at (561) 904-9700 or e-mail adam.miller.

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Osceola Creek Honors Student Athletes 25 Debaters Qualify For

Osceola Creek Middle School recently announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for February. The award is sponsored by the school police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics.

Boys basketball honored team captain Jon-Paul Hartz, 14. “JonPaul has maintained an ‘A’ average with perfect conduct in his classes, all while playing and starting at times for the boys basketball team at Osceola Creek,” coach Pete Pagliaro said. “Jon-Paul is impressive in both the classroom and on the court.”

Hartz is maintaining a 4.33 grade point average while also playing on Osceola Creek’s soccer and volleyball teams. Hartz, an eighth grader, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. He wants to attend the University of Florida as a prelude to an engineering career.

Aneeshea Cason, 12, who is home-schooled, was honored in girls basketball.

“It is with great pleasure that I nominate Aneeshea Cason for Scholar Athlete of the Month,” coach Judy DeCosta said. “As a member of the Osceola Creek girls basketball team, she has demonstrated hard work, leadership and determination. Aneeshea is a fulltime FLVS student with a GPA of 5.00. Most importantly, Aneeshea strives for excellence on and off the court. She plays both the piano and the viola and is a member of the National Achieves Society.

Aneeshea also demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship and kindness toward others. Because of all these wonderful qualities, she will be a great cardiologist one day.”

Riley Bresnahan, 13, is an eighth grader carrying a 5.20 grade point average.

“Riley Bresnahan is not only a

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Principal Nicole Daly, Aneeshea Cason, Jon-Paul Hartz, Riley Bresnahan and School Police Officer Sandy Molenda. scholar athlete, she is most likely Ivy League university, or the to succeed in anything she does,” University of California at San girls soccer coach Tony Bugeja Diego before entering a career in said. “She has helped lead this medicine or politics. year’s team to its best record in Supporting the program are school history. She is a mentor Subway, Domino’s Pizza and to all of the younger girls on this Burger King, located at Seminole team. She has been a wonderful Pratt and Orange Blvd., and Dairy captain and has excelled on and Queen, at Royal Palm Beach and off the field.”

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Cypress Trails Students Win Rotary Contest

RPB Rotary President Selena Smith, Dr. Bruce Elkind, Temyra Stewart, Murleve Roberts and Mrs. Danielle Hendrix.

Cypress Trails Elementary School students recently participated in an essay contest as part of the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach Youth Literacy Campaign.

Fifth graders in Mrs. Danielle Hendrix’s class were asked to choose one passage from the Rotary’s Four Way Test and write about how it relates to his or her life and how it influences what they say, think and do.

“The Four Way Test asks that four components be considered when one makes a decision,” said

Dr. Bruce Elkind, DDS, chair of the essay contest. “Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? And will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

Murleve Roberts won first place and wrote about what “building good will and better friendships” meant to her. Second place went to Anthony Ruiz, who wrote about “is it the truth,” and third place was Temyra Stewart who wrote about “building good will and better friendships.”

Twenty-five high school debate students will represent Palm Beach County at the 2014 National Forensic League (NFL) National Speech & Debate Tournament this June. The students qualified to represent the Florida Oceanfront National Forensic League District in Kansas on June 14-20. The following students qualified: • Duo Interpretation — Angara Exantus & Gillian Maxwell (Royal Palm Beach) and Alaa Kaki & Denisha Colin (Royal Palm Beach).

• Original Oratory — Emily Bocchino (Suncoast) and Kenneth Rodriguez (Suncoast).

• Dramatic Interpretation — Delisa Stephenson (Royal Palm Beach) and Nikita Grant (Royal Palm Beach).

• Humorous Interpretation — Micaela Fagan (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) and Cedric Williams (Jupiter).

• International Extemporaneous — Michael Wang (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) and Natalia Castro (Jupiter).

• United States Extemporanous — Kwadjo Walker (Wellington) and Shamshad Ali (Suncoast).

• Lincoln Douglas Debate — William Yurko (W.T. Dwyer) and Lindsey McNamara (W.T. Dwyer).

• Public Forum Debate — Alyssa Turk & William Turk (American Heritage) and Vinnie Gasso & Greg Foster (Wellington).

• Congressional Debate — Alyssa Turk (American Heritage),

Luke Longhofer (Suncoast), Michael Beer (Suncoast), Colin Duffy (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) and Haley Lichstein (Dreyfoos School of the Arts).

In addition, Wellington’s Alexa Fortuna has been chosen the Florida Oceanfront’s Graduating Senior of the Year, the NFL’s program that annually rewards students whose attitude transcends trophies and accolades. National finalists will be announced in May. Several schools won overall tournament sweepstakes awards.

Dreyfoos School of the Arts won the Florida Oceanfront District Congress Sweepstakes, Suncoast won the Speech Sweepstakes Award, and Wellington won the Overall Sweepstakes and Debate Event Sweepstakes. Additionally, Wellington won the Florida Oceanfront District Sweepstakes Trophy, a traveling trophy based on cumulative success.

This was the inaugural Florida Oceanfront national qualifier.

Schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties were previously members of the Florida Panther NFL District, but created their own regionalized district in October.

The Florida Oceanfront NFL District committee is comprised of Paul L. Gaba (chair, Wellington), David Childree (American Heritage), Eric Jeraci (Royal Palm Beach), Traci Lowe (Suncoast) and Kristie Taylor (Jupiter).

For more info., contact Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 795-4911.

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When Skippy Is Asleep, Any Little Noisemaker Is My Enemy!

It’s Friday night, and I am so tired that I can barely type. You would think that, after 18 months of caring for the Skipster, I would have adjusted. Generally, I have — but the kid always seems to be one bounce ahead of me! Even when he’s asleep.

I have decided that Mother Nature mandated that toddlers need naps not because the toddlers need naps, but because their caregivers do. Without naps, things could get ugly.

I start counting down the hours to Skippy’s nap about 9:30 in the morning.

Yes, he’s only been awake for two hours by then, but that means I’ve already run 100 laps around the kitchen island with

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The Sonic BOOMER 100 more to go before my, I mean his, 11:30 a.m. break.

Once he is finally asleep, all angelic and cherubic and sweet, I race around like a crazy person, getting anything done that I can, with one condition — I must not

make a sound. A peep, a whisper, a scrape may be all that is necessary to break this magic spell, especially if Skippy is sleeping in the next room.

I prepare for this all morning. I can fold laundry during Quiet Time, so I make sure everything is washed by 11:30 a.m. I can slice hard boiled eggs, so I make sure they’re done boiling. I can read my mail, so I tear open the envelopes in advance. If I have been successful in all my scheduling, there is the slightest chance that I will be able to read a magazine — if I turn the pages ever-so-carefully and have torn out all the stiff inserts in advance.

My enemies are the toys.

Like highly trained ninja warriors, they lie in wait around every corner, under every piece of furniture. One wrong move and they detonate into shrill renditions of “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” and you know what that means — mooing, neighing, clucking, barking, meowing, squeaking and oinking until the cherub awakes in screaming fits of terror.

Today, I jumped back when I spied a tambourine under the edge of the couch; twirled around and landed on the toes of one foot when a ball stuffed with jingle bells was spotted; and did a half-flip onto an ottoman just before I unleashed the torrent of hate that is a jack-in-the-box.

I retreated backward and cat-like into the kitchen, perspiring as if I had just made the beach at Normandy when, suddenly, my heel came up short against the bright yellow side of a dump truck.

It was a land mine.

One false move and the thing would go into paroxysms of noise, shaking vigorously from side to side for all it was worth while red and blue lights exploded within its clear plastic frame.

It was me against the truck. I searched my memory banks for that particular toy’s trigger spots and used all my physical prowess to bend my foot in such a way See WELKY, page 21

NBC’s ‘The Blacklist’ A Fascinating, Complex And Unique Show

I found a lot more in NBC’s The Blacklist than I expected. Unlike other similar shows, it is fiendishly complex and lacks the simple foundation that ensures that the good guys stay good and the bad guys stay bad. On shows such as Castle, Bones and NCIS, the regular cast, stars and supporters, are the good guys. They may have some issues, but you know in the long run you’re on their side. There is nothing like that at all in The Blacklist.

Raymond Reddington (James Spader) is one of America’s Most Wanted, but he arranges to be arrested so that he can work for the government to take down people who are far worse, those on his “blacklist.” He has been an arranger of deals for top criminals and knows who the best ones are, those who can commit major crimes and get away with them, often because no one is aware that a crime has been committed. The FBI has a fit over this, but it does want him to help take

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By Leonard Wechsler down the other bad guys. Harold Cooper (Harry Lennix), assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Unit, decides to go along with Reddington’s one implacable demand, that a young agent named Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) work with him. She is new to the group, but somehow there is a connection that means something to Reddington. Her husband Tom (Ryan Eggold) is a teacher and very wholesome. The man put in charge of Reddington, FBI Special Agent Donald Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) is a stickler

for rules and hates the assignment.

But nothing is exactly as it seems.

Reddington has an enormous number of connections to bad guys and often uses them in ways that seem to make them richer. Agent Keen turns out to have an interesting background that might just have had some larceny in it. And one of the key supporting players, Meera Malik (Parminder Nagra), a CIA security agent, turns out to be a mole and betrays them before being shot. Several key people have managed to die unexpectedly and violently. Reddington has his trusty Mr. Kaplan (Susan Blommaert), a woman who is expert at cleaning up shooting scenes. And, yes, it is “mister.” The most interesting of all the ambivalent characters is husband Tom Keen. In the first episode, his wife uncovers a hidden strongbox with fake documents about him. Over the next ten episodes, however, despite Reddington’s concerns, he keeps demonstrating

his loyalty, pushing his wife to go for a normal life while the two adopt a baby.

Finally, in about the 14th episode, we learn that something is amiss, although it will certainly take time before a whole lot is revealed.

The ambiguities are what make this show so interesting. A typical hour on most similar series has a single plot line.

We watch the good guys bickering a bit to keep things amusing, but things work out. On this show, there have already been three major betrayals, a half-dozen possible betrayals and a lot of secrets.

Many people who were regulars have been murdered.

Plots and villains get really convoluted.

A woman who is greatly honored for fighting international white slavery turns out to be the main person behind it. Several FBI and CIA people are moles, including at least one top official. The government at times is pro-Reddington and at times

against him. After he is kidnapped, a top official cuts off the hunt for him until she finds out that the bad buys have had her under surveillance. FBI man Ressler and Reddington are constantly at odds but save each other’s lives at great risk to themselves. After Reddington escapes his kidnappers and disappears for a bit, he is put back on the Most Wanted list. Agent Keen’s adopted father, who dies (of natural causes for a change), has some secrets she does not know and Reddington might.

People who seem nice often have dark secrets, and we are just getting to know some of them.

So, if you like the kind of complex dramas they put on HBO and Showtime, this is a show you’ll really like. It reminds me a lot of Homeland before that show went nuts in its second season, and that is very high praise. You can catch up using On Demand or by going to the show’s web site and watching. This is a good one.

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USPA Gold Cup Finals This Sunday At International Polo Club

In last Sunday’s featured match at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, two undefeated teams took the field in USPA Piaget Gold Cup competition with Alegria (Julian Mannix, Clemente Zavaleta, Mariano Aguerre and Hilario Ulloa) taking an early 6-3 halftime lead on Audi (Marc Ganzi, Gonzalito Pieres, Rodrigo Andrade and Gonzalo Del Tour) before registering a 10-7 win.

Alegria took its 6-3 halftime lead on the strength of three goals from Zavaleta (two on penalty conversions), a pair of goals from team captain Mannix and a Penalty 1 that awarded them a goal on a foul in the goal mouth by Audi.

Audi displayed a listless offense that gave them a total of three penalty goals from 10-goaler Pieres.

Del Tour and Pieres scored for Audi in the fourth, with Aguerre adding a goal to the Alegria total

to maintain the lead, 7-5. Zavaleta and Pieres traded goals in a ho-hum fifth chukker that kept Alegria in the lead 8-6, before the two teams ended the game with Aguerre and Ulloa chipping in goals from the field in the sixth for the 10-7 win. Pieres converted a 30-yard penalty shot for Audi.

Pieres scored all of his gamehigh six goals on penalty conversions. Del Tour added a goal for Audi. Zavaleta set the pace for Alegria with four goals (three on penalty shots). Aguerre and Mannix added two goals each and Ulloa scored once for the win.

Mannix was named MVP, while Aguerre’s Los Machitos Jackie was named Best Playing Pony.

However, with 2-0 bracket records, both Alegria and Audi had already qualified for semifinal play and were just jockeying for positions, while the more heated con-

tests took place earlier in the day.

Valiente (Bob Jornayvaz, Santi Torres, Sapo Caset and Adolfo Cambiaso) raced out to an early 3-1 lead over Lechuza Caracas (Victor Vargas, Nico Pieres, Juan Martin Nero and Nico Espain) before holding on to score an 11-10 win that put them in the running for a semifinal playoff berth.

Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sebastian Merlos, Julio Arellano and Facundo Obregon) was eliminated from USPA Piaget Gold Cup competition on the strength of a 9-8 overtime win by Crab Orchard (Kerstie Allen, Facundo Pieres, Magoo Laprida and Paco de Narvaez), sending Valiente and Lechuza Caracas into semifinal play. The Crab Orchard victory wasn’t easy in a game that was tied on six occasions, but eliminated speculation about the results of a three team shootout.

In a second noon match, Flight Options (Melissa Ganzi, Eduardo Astrada, Miguel Astrada and Alejandro Astrada) battled Orchard Hill (Steve Van Andel, Santiago Chavanne, Pablo MacDonough and Matias MacDonough) through six chukkers of fast-paced action before scoring the winning goal in an 11-9 game that had little effect on USPA Piaget Gold Cup play.

The two teams entered the game with 0-2 records, but played as if it were the tournament finals.

Valiente, Audi, Lechuza Caracas and Alegria battled it out for the two final slots on Wednesday, March 19, with the two winners advancing to the USPA Piaget Gold Cup finals, which will be the featured match at IPC on Sunday, March 23.

For more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

Both Alegria and Audi had already qualified for the USPA Piaget Gold Cup semifinals when they faced each other during last Sunday’s featured match.

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SOUTH FLORIDA PET EXPO BRINGS ANIMAL LOVERS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS

The South Florida Pet Expo was held Saturday, March 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There were several rescue organizations with animals looking for homes. Vendors also sold dog-related items and services, and guests enjoyed entertainment such as pet PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER talent shows, costume contests and more.

Shorty Rossi and Hercules from Animal Planet’s “Pit Boss” signed autographs and took photos.

Sassoo and Milky Way performed with Mica.

Dean Greear and Miranda Hayes adopted Pex from Don Wulff at Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue.

Cecelia Lauren holds up a red-footed tortoise.

Joan and Bruce Rosenberg with Bailey and Riley.

Hailey Eimer, Christa Lynn and Melissa Colinsky with dogs up for adoption.

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The Phantom Recommends Amici Brick Oven Pizza In WPB

Lirim Jacobi, a well-known local restaurateur, recently opened Amici Brick Oven Pizza in the Village Commons in West Palm Beach. Situated in a former Starbucks, Jacobi’s latest addition to the Palm Beach dining scene features 25 delicious gourmet pizzas, as well as truly authentic and special Italian dishes from age-old family recipes.

In addition to the wonderful pizzas, other menu standouts include grandma’s spicy meatballs, incredible house-made lasagna and much more, to satisfy the palates of Italians and those who wish they were Italian!

I will start with the yummy pizzas, which are cooked in a 500-degree brick pizza oven. The ingredients are imported from Italy, from the flour to make the pizza dough to the fresh mozzarella on top, along with San Marzano tomato sauce. This dedication to high-quality ingredients and this attention to detail makes the difference that puts the “gourmet” in Amici Brick Oven Pizza’s pies. In addition to the 25 selections, which are offered in two sizes — 12 inch and 16 inch — you can create your own pizzas, choosing from more

than 40 nifty toppings. At Amici Brick Oven Pizza, whatever pizzas you create will be decidedly delicious!

Executive Chef/General Manager Troy Sheller brings the oldworld Italian flavors to Amici’s with his inventive culinary repertoire, along with his mother’s and grandmother’s recipes, which will ensure that your dining experience will be memorable.

The old world is not only reflected in the food, but also in the decor, with stucco and brick walls, polished concrete counter tops and the option of courtyard dining under the stars. This openair setting, by the fountain, is as close to Italy as you will find in the Palm Beaches.

I was impressed to find one of my favorite wines, Montelpuciano DiAbruzzo Castronova ($9/$34).

My family was from Abruzzo, Italy, and we make the best wines.

There are 15 wines along with 25 draft and 40 bottled beers to pair with your dinner. I was further impressed with the delicious pizza.

Selecting a pizza was so difficult that Troy suggested we try his favorite. “Prosciutto with Amore” was a delicious combination of

prosciutto, arugula, roasted roma tomatoes, parmesan, fresh basil, olive oil, San Marzano tomato sauce and imported mozzarella.

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When it came to appetizers and salads, we opted for the Amici homemade meatball ($7.95), one of grandma’s original recipes, served with house-made tomato sauce and topped with ricotta — very Italian, very good! The crispy calamari ($8.95) was super tender and delicious! Other noteworthy appetizers include the brick oven roasted wings, the buffalo wings, the fried mozzarella and the hot yummy garlic rolls.

There are five salads, all with homemade dressings, starting at $5.95. I selected the Amici village salad, filled with mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, chickpeas and olives.

When it comes to pastas, all I can say is “lasagna, lasagna, lasagna.” Wow, this multi-layered house-made treat was incredible.

We will go back just for Amici’s lasagna — this dish was only $10.95, and it was one of the best dishes we’ve sampled in years!

Also worthy of your consideration is the rigatoni bolognese or the

baked rigatoni — whatever you choose, enjoy!

A swell selection of panini, burgers and ciabattas are also featured, along with three tastetempting desserts ($4.95). We tried the tiramisu, the chocolate cake and, my all-time favorite, the ricotta cheesecake. We are still trying to determine which was the best, and decided it was a three-way tie!

Amici Brick Oven Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.

The restaurant features two daily happy hours, from 4 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, where patrons get half-price drinks for domestic beer and for a glass of house wine.

The restaurant also offers a special happy hour menu with a terrific selection of gently priced small plates.

The restaurant offers delivery within a five-mile radius for a $2 fee, with a minimum order of $10.

Diners can order both take-out dishes and delivery online.

Amici Brick Oven Pizza is located at Village Commons, 801 Village Blvd., in West Palm Beach.

For reservations, or additional

Chef/owner Lirim Jacobi of Amici Brick Oven Pizza. information, call (561) 242-8888 or visit www.amicibrickovenpizza.com. Please tell them that the Phantom highly recommended you visit!

PS: By the way, Jacobi is proud that they are going to donate a percentage of the profits from the pizza sales each month to a different local charity. Diners are

asked to post their favorite charity on the restaurant’s Facebook page, and the charity receiving the most votes will be the recipient of that month’s donation.

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

NEWS

Marshall Foundation Honors Its Challenge Grant Participants

It was a perfect South Florida afternoon for an Everglades Sunset Safari. Bermuda shorts and safari hats replaced cocktail attire as the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades honored donors who gave $1,000 or more in response to its “Leaders of the Everglades Challenge.”

The challenge was organized by the Marshall Foundation to

match the $200,000 challenge grant received from the Batchelor Foundation to fund its Everglades education programs.

The Sunset Safari, held Saturday, March 8 at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, had something for everyone. Guests, whose ages ranged from nine to 90, enjoyed activities including air-boat rides

Nature photographer Claudine Laabs with Marshall Foundation President Nancy Marshall, Barbara McDonald and Bonnie Lazar.

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continued from page 1 could be transferred to 40 percent of the land, leaving the remaining portion for agriculture and open space.

According to the commission’s Tuesday agenda information, about 10,500 acres, or nearly half of the Ag Reserve, is in agricultural use, with 7,300 acres in row crops, more than 1,700 acres in nurseries, 1,000 acres in equestrian

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Rules Still Need Work

continued from page 1 Groves,” he said. “I want to be careful that I don’t make it hard for somebody who has a horse farm that doesn’t really have someplace to take it in Loxahatchee Groves and just wants to get rid of it. If somebody wants to haul it out of Loxahatchee Groves, I’m tickled to death.”

Goltzené reiterated that the goal is to stop people who are getting paid to dump manure in the town.

“We don’t want to start doing something that isn’t what the problem is,” he said. “The problem is manure from outside being brought in and dumped in vast

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Working With State Agencies

continued from page 1 them with the amount of water that they need.”

Ballweg said Dunkley has been working for months on the proposal, which culminated in a trip to Tallahassee last month to meet with the Acquisition & Restoration Council, a 10-member group made up of appointees from several state agencies, including the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, which reviews proposals for the use of state-owned conservation lands.

“This project is good not only for Indian Trail but also for the environment, converting 2,300 acres of over-drained former farmland into wetland, which will recharge the aquifer, provide

conducted by senior scientists, guided canoe trips by Everglades docents, guided nature walks with nationally recognized nature photographer Claudine Laabs, a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, a Florida-style buffet dinner, home-made ice cream and musical entertainment. Donors and their guests also welcomed the opportunity to meet with new Marshall

Foundation CEO Mark Pafford.

A number of guests traveled to the refuge by deluxe motor coach, which left from downtown West Palm Beach. While in route, Pafford gave an in-depth primer on the various landscapes of West Palm Beach and beyond, pointing out the last vestiges of old-growth trees in between developments and commercial areas. It was an eye

Safari event organizer Joyce Cohen with Marshall Foundation CEO Mark Pafford, also the sitting state representative in District 86.

uses, and more than 400 acres in other agricultural-related uses.

The agricultural activity occurs on nearly 6,200 acres set aside as agricultural preserves, on more than 2,500 acres with no development approvals and on nearly 1,800 acres of unbuilt land with residential development approvals.

Former County Commissioner Karen Marcus spoke at the Wednesday meeting, urging the protection of the Ag Reserve.

While most people recognize the importance of the Ag Reserve, Marcus said that there has been renewed pressure to develop in the

reserve. She noted that farmers get their financing based on the land’s underlying residential designation and development rights, which she felt was a strange way to finance, but it puts farmers under pressure to sell.

“My point and the message is we are seeing that pressure again,” Marcus said. “We have developers and some farmers who might not want to farm any longer, and to allow them to sell is a huge mistake.”

Marcus encouraged people attending that evening to attend the workshop on Tuesday and voice their opinions.

Joanne Davis, community planner with the 1,000 Friends of Florida, said she didn’t buy the farmers’ lament.

“I’ve been at this for a really long time,” Davis said. “We sat down and talked about the Ag Reserve and the difficulties and financing, and how to get vegetables to market on time. One of most the annoying things I hear is, ‘I don’t want to farm anymore. My kids don’t want to farm. I have to sell to a developer.’ This just isn’t true.”

She said more and more people are returning to local-based agriculture.

quantities. That’s what we should try to regulate, not everything that relates to horses.”

Goltzené said that he has been enthused at the cooperation the town has received from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Public Works Director Frank Schiola, who have been able to enforce the existing ordinance to some extent.

“It’s a very simple thing, they’re saying, ‘You brought it from Wellington,’ so they understand it. ‘We won’t bring it from Wellington,’” Goltzené said. “Why do we have to go through the rest of this?

It’s really creeping government regulation and really unfunded mandates on the management company, because I don’t know how the heck they’re going to do this.”

Schiola said the enforcement of the ordinance is difficult, considering the that town only has one parttime code enforcement officer and Wellington has a full-time staff.

“We’re getting in here 400 to 500 cubic yards a day,” Schiola said. “That’s a lot, and the commercial hauler will look at your ordinance and exploit your weaknesses. You don’t have 15 people out there every day, you have a couple of people out there parttime. You have the Environmental Crimes Unit. If it wasn’t for them, you would have a bigger problem because we don’t have enforcement.”

Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor John Ryan said he liked the rural vision of Loxahatchee Groves and not wanting to put a burden on

residents with permits and fees and record-keeping, but said the town had something larger at stake with the advent of federal water quality standards.

“This is not a normal circumstance,” Ryan said. “We’ve got 18 months to two years before we’re going to have canal water nutrient regulation. It’s coming from Washington through the state to us. We face a disaster, and that disaster is the expense of monitoring and the expense of some sort of stormwater treatment area or some sort of holding area.

We can’t afford that.”

Council members agreed to hold off on the preliminary reading of the ordinances until it can be rewritten by staff with recommended changes from council members.

habitat for birds and wildlife, as well as recreational hunting and fishing opportunities,” Ballweg said. “The Moss property has the potential to change us from being drainage-poor to being drainage self-sufficient. This is probably the best drainage news in decades. It will provide a significant benefit to the health, safety and welfare of the residents, and I encourage the board to enthusiastically support this project.”

Dunkley said the project could take as long as 15 years to complete, but asked the board to give ITID staff approval to work on a temporary pump station for emergencies.

Foy said that ITID has historically worked with the SFWMD and Palm Beach County on the North County Drainage Plan, including drainage to the L-8 Canal as part of the Loxahatchee River Restoration Project, and that the environmental lift of the Moss property is part of that plan.

“The whole basis for support was restoration of the Moss property,” Foy said. “There’s a lot of legal issues with flowage easement, but basically the county is giving 150 acres [at Mecca Farms] for a gun range to the FWC. Part of the reimbursement is the Corbett property and the other part would be in this flowage easement.”

Foy said the temporary pump could be in place in the next few years, rather than wait as long as 15 years for a final agreement.

“As soon as the legal and administrative issues are straightened out by around June, we would love to approach the South Florida Water Management District for a permit for a temporary pump,” Foy said.

ITID Attorney Ruth Clements said she has been working with the SFWMD on flowage easements on Corbett and Moss, which could be finalized by May or June.

Clements added that she met with SFWMD officials last week, and they are compiling a list of

requirements that would have to be met with the involved agencies.

“One of the things they told us, and I was really kind of surprised they told us, was that they do not have access to Moss,” Clements said. “Fish & Wildlife also does not have legal access to Moss.

We can provide that legal access.

That’s what they’re trying to get from us.”

Foy asked for a consensus of the board to move ahead on discussions, and Dunkley made a motion for the board to support the Moss property rehydration project, which carried unanimously.

Dunkley made another motion for the board to direct staff to continue its work on the project and to report back to the board regularly, which also carried unanimously.

“We have an opening,” Dunkley said. “We don’t have to beg anybody for getting rid of the water, but I want staff to do it correctly.”

opener for many who drive the roads nearby every day.

“I was very impressed with the extensive knowledge that Mark has about the natural environment and the Everglades,” said Susan Sylvester, bureau chief of operations control at the South Florida Water Management District, who volunteered as one of the canoe trip docents for the safari.

Lace Vitunac enjoyed the event very much. Vitunac knew conservationist Arthur R. Marshall Jr. back in the day. It can be assumed he, too, would have enjoyed the Sunset Safari very much.

For more info., or to participate in the Leaders of the Everglades Challenge Grant, call the Marshall Foundation at (561) 233-9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

Marshall Foundation Board Member Matt Raffenberg with his wife Ann and sons Andrew, Thomas and Joseph.

“We’ve got farmers in this county who grow for the Breakers hotel exclusively,” she said. “The farmers who want to sell are blowing smoke.”

Davis said she did not feel farmers selling out to developers is sustainable. “Once homes are built, the developer is gone,” she said. “Farming is sustainable.”

She recommended going to Bedner’s Market in the Ag Reserve west of Boynton Beach to taste “the sweetest strawberries on earth.”

“I think this is one of the best hidden treasures that Palm Beach County has,” she said, suggesting signs that say “Welcome to the Agricultural Reserve of Palm Beach County, Home of the Nation’s Winter Vegetables.”

Dagmar Brahs, president of the Coalition of West Boynton Residential Associations, said the development of commercial agricultural interests along the Lyons

Letters

continued from page 4 safe and unmonitored at any dose, with virtually no studies supporting the efficacy and safety in the elderly, leads broad interpretation of others that since high blood pressure is so common after age 50, we should search for something we could add to the water supply that would be beneficial to the elderly.

If there exists fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash and treatment to harden the enamel of teeth in the young, and that such science works, leading me to believe that the extra measure of putting it in the water supply is redundant, why would there be a need to medicate everyone, whether they benefit or not ?

Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

Welky

Naptime For Skippy

continued from page 18 that it would pull back from the source of evil without disturbing an atom of its plastic molecular structure. I moved so slowly that my foot began to cramp. The pain was excruciating, but I did not flinch. Slowly… slowly…

Bam! The kitchen door swung open and the cherub’s father stomped in to get a glass of water.

I watched in horror as he clattered

Former County Commissioner Karen Marcus speaks about the Agricultural Reserve.

Road corridor, which opened recently, has generated pressure from other agricultural property owners to start their own businesses or sell to developers.

“Agriculture is hard, and I have sympathy for people who don’t want to do it anymore,” she said.

“The problem is the value of their land is not as high as they think.”

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continued from page 6 PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation Monday morning to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim was contacted by her employer, who advised her that her identity had been compromised. According to the report, the victim’s employer had been contacted by a federal unemployment agency, which told them that the victim was filing for unemployment. According to the report, the agency had all of her personal information. There were no suspects at the time of the report. ice into his glass from the refrigerator door.

“How’s it going?” he asked, slurping loudly.

I mouthed the word “fine,” gelling silently in fear and trepidation.

He boomed back, “Good!” and slammed out again, rattling his car keys and whistling.

I looked nervously toward the couch. The cherub slept on.

I breathed a sigh of relief and removed my foot from the truck.

RATTLE-rattle-rattle-sis-boomBAH-BANG-hiss-POP! “Waaaaahhh!”

Naptime was over.

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Local Business Park Ready For New Tenants, Building Owners

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The multi-building, flexiblezoning Wellington Business Center is an upscale industrial park located on 85 acres off Fairlane Farms Road with room for new tenants or building owners.

Owned by Guy Mancini and his family, and managed by Paul Adams of Adams Commercial Real Estate, the center’s management maintains a close relationship with the businesses operating in the picturesque center, which was created as a “planned industrial park development.” The Wellington Business Center was laid out down to the smallest detail, even the landscaping.

“We started with one building and went out with another building and another building and another building,” Adams said. “Each building has its own personality.”

Since the facility is locally owned, businesses get more personalized attention, Adams said.

“You have personalized management,” he said. “If you want to talk to the owner, we can get him here within a day or so.”

Some of the high-profile businesses that call the center home are the United States Post Office, Pacific Medical, Sherwin Williams Paint, A&B Engineering, LED Lighting, Polo Gear, Dia-Foot Medical Footwear, PMI Remodeling & Repairs and more.

“A&B Engineering is one of the oldest minority-owned engineering firms in Palm Beach County,” said Adams, who once served on the Wellington Village Council and now serves on Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board.

Chester Wright, the original founder of A&B Engineering, served in both World War I and World War II, and hand-written survey books date back to the time of the famed Barefoot Mailmen.

Dennis Painter, a land surveyor at A&B Engineering, explained that the location was chosen because it looked like a good place to have a business and is central to many things. Heading west was the norm, and the owner and engineers lived in the area.

“Why drive to West Palm Beach every day when we can build an office here and be close by to our homes?” Painter said, adding that the development is a great place to do business.

Marcel Fairbairn, president and CEO of LED Source, happily expanded its headquarters to the center. “First of all, we all live in Wellington, so we wanted a building in Wellington. We live in Wellington, we liked the town, and we wanted to keep our business here,” said Fairbairn, who was given wide flexibility and latitude with the building by Mancini.

Mancini works closely with the companies who make the Wellington Business Center their home, unlike many business park corporations, which are more big-business without the personal touch, Adams said.

Another tenant, Pacific Medical Repair, fixes specialty fiber-optic medical devices and other instrumentation. Director of Operations Tony Anzalone is very happy with the decision to locate in the Wellington Business Center.

“Mr. Mancini, the owner, built this space custom for our needs and was able to make any adjust-

ments we wanted,” Anzalone said.

“The rent is very comparable to other areas that we looked at…

With the growth we experienced in the last year, we were able to expand the building. We added an extra 5,000 feet, which Mr. Mancini, once again, went ahead and did the build-out for us in a very timely manner. The location is key to it. It is a nice industrial park, the buildings are newer, with great atmosphere and access — it’s a great location. They always tailor to our needs.”

Flexible zoning permits allow the space to be used for a variety of industries, including office, retail, distribution, medical and warehouse. The flexible office spaces are built to suit the needs of various companies and are easily personalized with abundant parking.

“We’re quite unique,” Adams said. “I don’t know where you can go in Palm Beach County and get better.”

The suites range from 4,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet,

with outdoor loading ramps available. Some of the offices that are move-in-ready with special rental agreements available include a 5,280-square-foot former doctor’s suite that is ready for a new inhabitant and a 6,000-square-foot office divided into two equal sections with an air-conditioned warehouse and plenty of parking.

“Each of these bays, to the pillar, is 4,000 square feet,” Adams said, pointing out a large warehouse building. “This is rather unique.

It’s all fire sprinkled and ready to go. In 120 days, you’re in business.”

There is also a 2,550-squarefoot, first-class build-out featuring seven offices, a conference room and a small warehouse, in addition to a 1,375-square-foot functional office suite with multiple rooms, a kitchen and more.

Additionally, vacant land and land with an office building are both available for sale.

For more information, call Adams at (561) 329-7243.

(Above) Wellington Business Center owner Guy Mancini and manager Paul Adams. (Below left) Prepared bays ready to be finished for clients. (Below right) The business park offers clients beautiful lakefront views.

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WELLINGTON’S TEMPLE B’NAI JACOB CELEBRATES JEWISH HOLIDAY OF PURIM Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim with a carnival on Sunday, March 9. Hebrew school students wore costumes, played games and enjoyed traditional holiday snacks. Learn more about the congregation at www. templebnaijacob.com.

(Left to right) Students makes crowns and masks to wear; kids participate in a craft project; and the face-painting station was popular with the children.

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The Perfect Match Polo and Brunch

Experience the energy of world-class polo and brunch at the International Polo Club. Delicious food, champagne, celebrity sightings, music, fashion and, of course, polo.

Every Sunday at 3 p.m. through April 20 The Pavilion opens at 2 p.m.

Join us at The Pavilion for the after-party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For ticket options, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com or call 561.204.5687.

3667 120th Avenue South Wellington, Florida 33414

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Polo On The Beach Event Supports Vinceremos

It was overcast and blustery, but that didn’t stop nine polo players, four from the Grand Champions Polo Club and five from the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, and hundreds of supporters, from coming out to enjoy Polo on the Beach in Palm Beach Shores. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 27

Business

Women Of Worth Honored At The Annual Stiletto Awards Luncheon

The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation held its fourth annual Women of Worth Stiletto Awards Luncheon last week at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Attended by nearly 175 people, the luncheon is held annually to recognize and celebrate women who have made valuable contributions in Palm Beach County. Page 29

Sports

SRHS Hawks Defeat Gators 13-3 On The Baseball Diamond

The Seminole Ridge High School baseball squad hosted fifth-ranked Palm B e a c h G a rd e n s H i g h School on Sunday, March 16 in a District 9-8A match-up, and handily defeated the Gators 13-3 in five innings. Seminole Ridge senior Mark Kuhner sealed the game in the bottom of the fifth inning with a home run. Page 35

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Wellington Softball Team Slips Past P.B. Gardens

The Wellington High School girls softball team hosted District 9-8A rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Wednesday, March 12 and edged the Lady Gators 2-1 in eight innings. Gardens’ only two losses of the season have come against Wellington in what is arguably the toughest district in the state. Page 35

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Grab a Bite to Eat A variety of Food Vendors are located throughout the property, including: Tito’s Tacos: Margaritas, Tacos, Burritos, Chips, Salsa Tiki Hut: Grilled Chicken, Variety Burgers, Grilled Fish, Salads Olis Fashion Cuisine: in the Vendor Village Pizza Oven at Hunter Hill

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Polo On The Beach Event Supports Vinceremos Program It was overcast and blustery on a recent Saturday, but that didn’t stop the nine polo players — four from the Grand Champions Polo Club Unified Team and five from the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center — and hundreds of supporters and spectators from coming out to enjoy a fine event.

An Arctic vortex was on its way, and the clouds and winds ahead of it had people wearing longer sleeves than usual and hanging onto their hats. Parking within the small community of Palm Beach Shores was hard to come by.

Helpful cops stood at each intersection, pointing out possible available spots.

“We’re trying to help more than a hundred people find parking in a town that fits about 50,” one policeman said. “We don’t usually allow parking along the streets, but that’s what we’re doing today. Have fun.”

That last comment was said honestly, not at all sarcastically. Indeed, everyone was in an upbeat mood, both in the sheltered community center, where food and drink was available and the music played, as well as down on the beach where a rectangle had been roped off for the match. Event coordinator Jill Wardle was busy flitting from one spot to the next, making sure everything ran smoothly.

“So far, it’s going pretty good,” she said.

“Everyone’s having a great time. I especially Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg want to thank our sponsors, Renegades, Buddy’s Singer Island Pub, PDQ Restaurant, the Law Offices of Michael Samuel Dyer, 561 Music & Multimedia, Palm Beach Equine, Italian Island Fusion and Johnny Longboats.”

Located in Loxahatchee Groves, the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center serves children and adults with developmental, physical or psychological disabilities, helping about 175 clients weekly.

“The event is going well; people are definitely coming out,” said Irma Saenz, administrative assistant for Vinceremos. “This is our first time doing something like this. It’s a great family event. Our horses got here at noon, and our players are ready to compete.

And, of course, it all benefits Vinceremos.”

Four of the 24 very special, patient and calm equine partners had made the trip to Palm Beach Shores.

“We decided who to bring based on their personalities,” head instructor Cassidy Hoff said. “We brought six over last Monday to make sure they would be OK with the waves, and these four qualified.”

The teams line up on the beach for the throw-in.

She patted a gray who stood next to the trailer munching hay. “This boy, Cody, is always our go-to guy. He’s one of my favorites, a real trooper,” Hoff said. “We hand-selected people who had worked really hard at polo camp last summer and deserved to come. We held practices, refreshing their skills at swinging the mallet and hitting the ball. They’re thrilled to be here. Our overall goal is to make

more people aware of who we are and what we do. We can always use more volunteers and sponsors.”

The elite group consisted of Reed Gutner, Jeff Perham, Christina Cooney, Emma Streitfeld and Juan Burbano. The first four riders mounted up and were led down to the beach, trailed by two riders from Grand Champions.

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Vote Now To Support Dick Stockton’s Blue Sky Foundation

Dick Stockton

Health Mart Pharmacy has recognized Dick Stockton and the Blue Sky Foundation, located in Wellington, as a finalist in the Health Mart Champions of Care Challenge.

Health Mart is giving the public the opportunity to vote online for this community health hero. As a winner, the Blue Sky Foundation has the opportunity to receive up to $30,000 in grant awards.

The Blue Sky Foundation’s mission is to bring the game of tennis to children who might not have access to the game or the ability to pay.

Stockton, who reached the Wimbledon semifinals, and other qualified

coaches and mentors encourage positive youth development through sports programs that encourage physical fitness and offer certified educational curriculums.

The Blue Sky Foundation and its staff are committed to physical fitness and ending childhood obesity by providing mentoring, team play, tournaments and nutritional guidance.

Through the “Thanking Our Troops Through Tennis” program, world class tennis players bring a wealth of tennis knowledge to service personnel, veterans and their families at military installations throughout the country. The goal is

to insure that all participants maintain a healthy lifestyle through tennis and nutritional education.

From March 17 through March 23, there will be online voting to choose who will continue to the final round. Visit www.healthmart community.com to vote.

“Every vote I receive gets my community one step closer to being a healthier place, something that matters so much to me”, Stockton said. “Please encourage your friends and neighbors to vote and spread the word through social media, because every vote counts.”

The Blue Sky Foundation creates tennis ambassadors who will make

healthy choices for themselves and encourage friends, families and people in their communities to make positive changes through tennis, education, sports training and sustainable nutritional programs.

Health Mart is your local pharmacy, where you’ll find exceptional service, expert support and the attention you need to manage your health. Health Mart pharmacies are independently owned by people who live in your community. Every Health Mart is a little different, because every local pharmacy is focused on serving the unique needs of its own community. Learn more at www.healthmart.com.

Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches Announces Award Nominees

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches recently announced 23 women nominated for the prestigious Women In Leadership Awards.

Women who work in Palm Beach County were nominated in three sectors: private, public and volunteer.

“We are thrilled so many women have been nominated by their peers,” said Minx Boren, president of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. “This is our 31st year of presenting these awards, and each year extraordinary women in our

community have been recognized.”

The annual Women In Leadership Awards luncheon recognizes exemplary women who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership. “This was the first award program in Palm Beach County to recognize the leadership accomplishments of women,” noted Virginia Spencer, chair of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.

The Women in Leadership Awards program raises money to help young women pursue their dream of a col-

lege education. The Lois Kwasman Grant for Community Impact is also awarded to an organization whose work makes a profound difference in the community.

The luncheon will be held this year on May 1 at the Kravis Center.

The keynote speaker will Valerie Plame, a former CIA operations officer and bestselling author of Fair Game and Blowback. This year’s honorary chair is Palm Beach philanthropist Frances Fisher.

Private sector nominees are:

Jestena Boughton, Delray Beach; Michelle Diffenderfer, West Palm Beach; Christine D. Hanley, West Palm Beach; Sharon Quercioli, West Palm Beach; and Yvette Trelles, Palm Beach Gardens. Public sector nominees are: Verdenia C. Baker, Royal Palm Beach; Rev. Pamela Cahoon, Lake Worth; Elayne Forgie, Lake Park; Dr. Laurie George, Jupiter; Judith A. Mitchell, Stuart; Mayor Jeri Muoio, West Palm Beach; Denise Marie Nieman, Jupiter; Jocelyn Skolnik, Palm Beach Gar-

dens; Kelly Smallridge, Wellington; Commissioner Priscilla A. Taylor, West Palm Beach; and Denise W. Valz, Palm Beach Gardens. Volunteer sector nominees are: Leslie Artsis Adams, West Palm Beach; Yvonne S. Boice, Boca Raton; Sally Chester, West Palm Beach; Deborah Jaffe, Royal Palm Beach; Janet Nakushian, North Palm Beach; Stephanie Pew, North Palm Beach; and Beverly Perham, Wellington.

For more information, visit www. ewpb.org or call (561) 868-7070.

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Women Of Worth Honored At Stiletto Awards Luncheon

The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation held its fourth annual Women of Worth Stiletto Awards Luncheon last week at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Guest speakers at the event included Dr. Courtney Miller of the Scripps Florida Research Institute in Jupiter and mental health advocate Dena Sisk Foman.

“Dr. Miller’s addiction research gives us real hope, and Dena Sisk Foman inspires us to overcome great adversity,” explained Wayne Burns, CEO of the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation.

At the event, attended by nearly 175 people, the foundation announced its new charitable recipient.

“The Central Palm Beach County

National Association Honors Isabel Zaldivar Of Wanderers

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National Association of Professional The Wanderers Club is a classic Women. “I am honored to receive pairing of golf and polo. Only rethis prestigious award,” she said. cently has the private club allowed “Creating noteworthy experiences nonmembers to host special events and exceeding expectations for our at its facility. For more info., www. guests is what I love doing.” wanderersclubwellington.com.

Community Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the lives and health of people, not just in Palm Beach County, but throughout the world,” said Dr. Jeffry Bishop, chairman of the foundation. “We are proud of our foundation’s newly formed partnership with Scripps.

One of the new charitable recipients of the foundation is Dr. Kendall Nettles of the Scripps Institute, who is focused on groundbreaking research in the area of breast and ovarian cancer diagnostics.”

The luncheon is held annually to recognize and celebrate women who have made valuable contributions in Palm Beach County.

The nominees in the corporate category included: Michelle Haines, BB&T Bank; Robbin Lee, Wellington Regional Medical Center; and Aleida Socarras, Florida Public Utilities.

In the entrepreneur category, the nominees included: Joanna Boynton, Boynton Financial Group; Silvia Garcia, Silvia Garcia Insurance Advisors; Carol O’Neil, CEO Financial Services; and Deana Pizzo, IT Solutions of South Florida.

The nominees in the young professionals category included: Jessica Clasby, Leadership Palm Beach County; Caitlin Mertzlufft, NextEra Energy Resources; and Loverly

Stiletto Award Winners — (L-R) Foundation CEO Wayne Burns, Rachelle Crain of the Mall at Wellington Green, Diana Stanley of the Lord’s Place, Deana Pizzo of IT Solutions of South Florida, Caitlin Mertzlufft of NextEra Energy Resources, Aleida Socarras of Public Utilities, Foundation Chairman Dr. Jeffrey Bishop and Pattie Light of Pandora.

Sheridan, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries.

In the nonprofit category, the nominees were: Paula Giordano, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries; Kristen Solomon, Guardian Ad Litem; Diana Stanley, the Lord’s Place; and Julie Swindler, Families First of Palm Beach.

The 2014 winners were: Aleida Socarras of Florida Public Utilities, Deana Pizzo of IT Solutions of South Florida, Caitlin Mertzlufft of NextEra Energy Resources and

Diana Stanley of the Lord’s Place.

Sponsors of the event included the Mall at Wellington Green, Pandora, the Schumacher Family of Dealerships, Anderson-Moore Construction, the Troika Group, FPL, McLaughlin & Stern, Republic Services, Florida Public Utilities and the Palm Beach Post.

The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

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Acreage Montessori is located in the heart of The Acreage, across the street from Western Pines Middle School. Summer camp is for children ages 5 to 12. The school will be offering a variety enjoyable trips and on-campus events with their fully trained staff, CDA-certified teachers and quality care. All meals are included.

Acreage Montessori is located at 5700 140th Ave. North. Call (561) 784-0078 for more info.

and up, it also offers an exciting summer camp. Children at Camp TLE will engage in hands-on learning activities throughout the nine weekly camp themes while still having plenty of time for sun and fun on a state-of-the-art outdoor playground.

Summer camp will take place June through August 2014. Call TLE today for the best in age-appropriate care, early academic programming and summer camp.

For more information, or to secure a space for your child, call (888) 991-4222.

Breakers West Country Club is calling all campers for a summer of fun.

Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 5 to 14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West. Enjoy daily golf, tennis and swimming instruction; wildlife demonstrations; science experiments; magic shows; arts & crafts; cookouts; and more. This summer, campers will also enjoy game room fun at the new Family Activity Center. Camp runs from June 9 through Aug. 8 (excluding June 30 through July 4). Camp times are Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is included. Space is limited. To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call (561) 422-4915.

At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp, children will enjoy field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, skating, South Florida Science Museum programs, movies and picnics. Tuition includes camera surveillance, a creative curriculum, use of computers and all meals. Registration is now being accepted, and is free for new customers only. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com.

Discover the summer camp with an academic focus, and find out why local families have been choosing Camp Cambridge for more than 25 years. This Wellington camp offers programs for children from 2 years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp is offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013.

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks, and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

The Goddard School, located in Wellington, is now enrolling for its Summer Program, from June 4 through Aug. 14. The Goddard School’s program topic is “Amazing Animals,” which is a summer program for all budding adventurers — children who want to explore the wide world of animals. Talented teachers incorporate Goddard’s accredited FLEX Learning Program with special activities every day, including a petting zoo, visits from a reptile trainer, pony rides and much more. In addition, the Goddard School provides a free summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all eligible children. For more information, call (561) 333-2020 or visit www.goddardschool.com today.

The Lab/High Touch High Tech is conveniently located off State Road 7 at Lantana Road. The Lab brings science to life with hands-on experiments provided by High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 19 years. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real “lab critters” to launching rockets and panning for gems. The unique Lab offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities and more. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers will make slime, erupt volcanoes, make ice cream, tie dye T-shirts and more. Call (561) 444-3978 or visit www.thelabforkids.com for more info.

The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, culminating in full-scale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Willy Wonka Junior June 9-28 and Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. from July 14 to Aug. 4. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 or older also will have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related educational opportunities. The opportunities are for a one-week and a three-week camp, and range in price from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The Learning Experience (TLE) Academy of Early Education in Lake Worth not only offers premier childcare and preschool education for children ages 6 weeks

Palm Beach Christian Academy is excited to share fun, weekly summer themes with all age groups, from infants only six weeks old to older children. Campers will explore and learn through creative play, stories, songs, art and many other fun, hands-on activities geared toward their age group. Palm Beach Christian Academy is conveniently located downtown at 1101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Fulland part-time options are offered Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Contact the academy for more information at (561) 671-5795.

Has your child ever dreamed about calling a last-second, game-winning shot?

Sports Broadcasting Camp is their chance. The award-winning sports broadcasting camp is back in South Florida June 9-13 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Boys and girls age 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros; meet sports celebrities; and make play-by-play, reporting and sports anchor tapes. Host your own sports talk radio and PTI-style shows. Participate in sports trivia contests, “Stump the Schwab” games and much more. Check out www.playbyplaycamps. com, www.facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps or www.youtube.com/ sportsbroadcastcamp to learn more. For more info., call (800) 319-0884.

Campers at St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will enjoy arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include Workshop of Wonders, the Great Outdoors, Let’s Investigate, A Fit & Healthy Me and more. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

If your child is between 2 and 6 years old, “Summer of Fun” Enrichment Camp at Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool offers children a chance to enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include arts and crafts, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and a state-of-the-art playground. The weekly entertainment lineup includes High-Touch High-Tech, storytellers and animal shows, provided in a loving and nurturing environment. The camp, offered for eight weeks, full-time or part-time, is now enrolling for preschool 2014-15. Contact Sandy for more information at (561) 793-2649 or psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

Villari’s of Wellington is pleased to invite your child to summer camp this year.

Villari’s is offering junior and senior camp in two-week sessions. Book summer camp spots now during March Madness and receive a 25 percent discount.

Due to rising demand, book your spot early. Camp starts as low as $24 per day, including arts and crafts, derby building, martial arts and much more. Call (561) 792-1100 to reserve your space, or visit www.villarisofwellington.com for additional information.

Wellington Children’s Theatre will host its Summer Musical Theatre Camp, for ages 7 to 16, June 9 through July 11, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week 1 will be Glee Camp. Campers will enjoy daily creative and performance activities, and focus on singing and choreography of Glee-style ensemble numbers.

Weeks 2 through 5 will be the Summer Stage Session. Campers will enjoy acting, dance and vocal classes, and will build their self-confidence and their theatre skills, culminating in a final, fully staged Broadway show. Daily electives and workshops include script writing, pantomime, stage combat, magic, stage makeup, audition techniques and more, with guest teachers. Campers will bring their own lunch, and an ice cream snack will be served daily. The cost is $250 per week.

Aftercare is available. For more info., or to register, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.

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Hawks Defeat Gators 13-3 On The Baseball Diamond

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School baseball squad hosted fifth-ranked Palm Beach Gardens High School on Sunday, March 16 in a District 9-8A match-up, and handily defeated the Gators 13-3 in five innings.

Seminole Ridge senior Mark Kuhner sealed the game in the bottom of the fifth inning with a home run. Kuhner was first up at the plate and launched a rocket into left field over the fence.

Seminole Ridge started off on all cylinders and tallied up seven runs in the bottom of the first, putting the Gators in a pretty deep hole to dig out of. While Palm Beach Gardens recorded two runs in the top of the fourth inning, they could not defend the Hawks’ ability to connect at the plate.

The Hawks played well defensively, taking away any opportunities the Gators might have had.

Seminole Ridge showed no mercy, recording another five runs in the

bottom of the fourth inning.

Palm Beach Gardens grabbed one more run, but it was Kuhner who stole the show with his fifth-inning home run to end the game and earn the victory.

The Hawks are 8-5 on the season.

Jake Paez, Brooks Aristy and Richie Catromano each had RBIs for the Hawks in the victory.

The Hawks return for regular season play on Wednesday, March 26, when they host John I. Leonard High School for a 6:30 p.m. game.

(Above) Carmine Cioffoletti runs toward the plate for a score.

(Below) Tyler Murley dives back to first base after a lead-off.

Hawk pitcher David Moss slides into home plate.

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David Moss on the mound.

Wellington Softball Team Slips Past P.B. Gardens 2-1

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls softball team hosted District 9-8A rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Wednesday, March 12 and edged the Lady Gators 2-1 in eight innings.

Gardens’ only two losses of the season have come against Wellington in what is arguably the toughest district in the state.

The Lady Wolverines took advantage of a Palm Beach Gardens error in the bottom of the eighth inning for the win.

Wellington runner Amanda Peck is safe as she steals second base.

Photos by Gene Nardi/Town-Crier

No. 8 Wellington (9-2, 5-1) jumped to a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, after three innings of both teams battling on defense. The No. 2 Lady Gators would bite back and add a run in the sixth inning to tie the score 1-1.

Palm Beach Gardens (9-2, 4-2) managed to get runners on base in the seventh and eighth innings, but was unable to drive them in, with a stingy Wellington defense blocking the way.

The Wellington squad also struggled against the Lady Gators defense, and with the bases loaded at the bottom of the seventh inning, came up empty.

Wellington later capitalized on a Palm Beach Gardens error, when Cynthia Whitty launched a ground ball that popped off the glove of Lady Gators shortstop Tiffany Lower. The ball traveled into the outfield, giving Wellington’s Genovieve Mangini a chance to seize the moment, scoring the winning run to lift Wellington over Palm Beach Gardens 2-1.

The Lady Wolverines are back in action Tuesday, March 25, when they travel to Glades Central High School for a 5 p.m. game.

Wolverine catcher Toni Pancione gets ready to make a play at the plate.

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Hanley Golf Classic Hits The Links At Old Marsh Golf Club

Committee members for the Hanley Center 2014 Golf Classic met recently at the Old Marsh Golf Club to finalize plans for the upcoming event.

The event will be held Monday, March 31 on the prestigious Palm Beach Gardens course. The day’s events will include an 18-hole tournament, awards ceremony, luncheon and silent auction — all to benefit the Hanley Center’s Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund.

Part of the Caron Treatment Centers Network, the Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established

by the Hanley family as a community resource nearly 30 years ago. The Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund provides scholarship assistance to support people who want help, but need financial assistance.

“About 40 percent of Hanley patients receive some financial assistance, and over the years, hundreds of people have received treatment thanks to this special fund,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of the Hanley Center Foundation. “Participation in the golf classic helps to bring hope into our patients’ lives and the lives of their families.”

Led by chairmen Gary Har-

ris, Suzanne Holmes and Maria Marino, along with junior chairman Jason Schweriner, the committee includes Jack Barrett, Dorothy Bradshaw, Lena Braswell, Mike Gauger, Linda and Mike Hanley, Marti LaTour, Tom McNicholas, Val Perez, Chandler Pettit, Dan Thomas, Mike Tommeraas, Patti Travis and Dr. Jean Wihbey.

The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. registration and breakfast, and continues with an exciting 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will be rewarded for their early start with a goody bag packed with a golf shirt, golf balls and other items. Course contests

include prizes for closest to the pin, straightest drive and a hole-in-one opportunity to win a new BMW. Golfers will then enjoy a 1 p.m. awards luncheon featuring crystal trophies and gift certificates for the top three winning foursomes.

Sponsors include Braman Motorcars, the Hanley Family Foundation, the Harris Land Company, Hedrick Brothers Construction, PNC Wealth Management, Bloomingdale’s Palm Beach Gardens, Southern Wine & Spirits and Weiner, Lynne & Thompson P.A..

The media sponsor is Palm Beach Illustrated, and the

Old Marsh General Manager Michael Gibson with Sarah Alsofrom, Maria Marino, Suzanne Holmes, Dr. Rachel Docekal and Gary Harris. photography by lila photo hole in one sponsor is Braman Motorcars.

Participation in the event is $1,000 per golfer, $4,000 per foursome and $500 for

juniors (age 40 and under). To RSVP, call the Hanley Center Foundation’s event team at (561) 841-1048 or e-mail events@hanleycenter.org.

The 16th Annual Shamrock Golf Classic Will Benefit Quantum House

Paddy Mac’s Irish Pub will host the 16th annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament to benefit the Quantum House on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30 at the PGA Estates Course.

Paddy Mac’s customers, community partners and Quantum House supporters are all invited to participate in the weekend-long golf

extravaganza with one of the most unique event lineups of the season. The golf foursomes and their guests will be treated to a private lobster and steak dinner at Paddy Mac’s on Saturday night. The evening will feature traditional Irish music as well as a live and silent auction jam packed with goodies for golfers and non-golfers alike.

The golfers will tee up and fuel up Sunday morning at the PGA Estates Course at Bay Hill Estates with breakfast, and then make their way out to the greens.

Once on the course, golfers will enjoy various food stations and the opportunity to win a brand new luxury car courtesy of Schumacher.

After the golfers finish 18

holes, they will head back to Paddy Mac’s for a delicious lunch and collect their prizes.

“You would be hardpressed to find a more fun and lively golf tournament.

Ken Wade, Richard Fowler and everyone at Paddy Mac’s have always and continue to put our children and families first,” Quantum House Executive Director Robi Jurney said.

Foursomes for the Shamrock Classic are available for $1,000 and include the gourmet dinner, breakfast and lunch, refreshments on the course, a goodie bag and a tournament golf shirt.

Tee signs are available for purchase at $100 per sign, and tournament sponsorship packages are still available.

For more information, call

Elizabeth Portmess at (561) 494-0515.

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Junior & Adult Testing At Genbu-Kai — Genbu-Kai Karate of Wellington recently tested and promoted some of its junior and adult student in karate and kobudo (Okinawan weapons). Students tested for their first rank up through second kyu level, which is two levels below black belt. Genbu-Kai teaches traditional Shito-Ryu Karate and not only emphasizes self-defense, but also incorporates methods in preventing bullying either at school or other social encounters. Most importantly, Genbu-Kai teaches valuable life skills, which students learn to incorporate in their school, family and social lives. Located in Wellington, Genbu-Kai programs include Japanese Karate, Okinawan Weapons, Aikido, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. All ages are welcome to come and try two complimentary weeks. For more information, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www.floridagenbukai.com.

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continued from page 27 Spectators tromped over the boardwalk through the dunes and lined the playing field. The sand was cool underfoot.

Haley Keller, 12, from Wellington, was one of the many volunteers helping out.

“I’m an arena assistant,” she said.

“I’ve been volunteering at Vinceremos about six months, and it’s really fun. I like spending time with the kids and horses. Helping out makes me feel good. This whole event is really cool.”

The horses and riders lined up for the throw in, the horses looking as if they lived their lives along the shore. Riders took turns swinging at the inflated ball, knocking it through

one of the goals. Juan, for the Green Team, seemed to be doing particularly well, though everyone had a chance to hit the ball.

Each Vinceremos horse was led by a hand-walker, and the riders played with gusto and determination. An announcer kept up commentary while the spectators applauded and cheered.

“I heard about this on the news this morning,” said Sylvia, a Singer Island resident. “I’ve gone to a couple of polo matches in Wellington, so I walked down the beach to watch. It’s fabulous, very exciting.

I’m sorry the weather isn’t better, but it’s wonderful to see all these people getting involved.”

“I have never seen a polo match before,” said David, a Royal Palm Beach resident. “My friend, Eddy, heard about it and said, ‘Let’s go.’

He dragged me here. It’s very unexpected, but a lot of fun. Don’t they

Eugene Rhyzikov, Sensei Keith Moore and Ron Martin. Not pictured: Roy White. usually play with a smaller ball?”

“This is a great event for a wonderful cause,” Eddy chimed in. “I really like what they’re doing.”

Both turned to root on the teams, cheering as the horses walked down the sand and another goal was scored. Neither one had heard of Vinceremos before.

Jo-An, visiting from Buffalo, N.Y., had no complaints about the weather.

“I’d much rather be here than there,” she laughed. “I came to the Polo on the Beach event last year.

This is lots of fun. The riders get to show off their skills and do something special. I’m sure this kind of recognition helps their self-esteem.

We’ll be back next year.”

The first match ended, the horses were led back to the trailer for a break, and the loudspeaker blared Jimmy Buffett tunes before the second match, featuring the Grand

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Niklas Francis, Alex Jones and Ricky Armstrong with Sensei Keith Moore. Not pictured Mallory Wheeler.

Champions “Future 10-Goalers.”

“Everyone had a great time; it definitely was a huge success,” Wardle said afterward. “Overall, we raised about $10,000.”

“We also made a lot more people aware of our programs,” Saenz added.

“We had a great day. I was ecstatic about the whole event,” Vinceremos Executive Director Ruth Menor said. “We raised awareness of Vinceremos, and our kids enjoyed a very special experience, working together as a team on the beach.

They had a tremendous time, different from anything else they’ve ever done. We couldn’t have done this without help from everyone, especially Jill, our sponsors, and Palm Beach Shores. We’d love to do it again.”

In the end, it didn’t matter which team scored the most points. Everyone won.

Cassidy Hoff with Cody.

For more information about the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, call (561) 792-9900, or visit www.vinceremos.org or www.face book.com/vinceremosTRC.

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Saturday, March 22 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Farmin’ Story Time for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Have fun with farming stories, crafts and songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle and Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Enjoy wiggling and shaking to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Alligators on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Meet the nature center’s live baby alligator. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Hobbyist for adults Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Connect with other hobbyists and be inspired to complete projects. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonderful Weekend Watercolors for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, March 22 at 3 p.m.

Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Doo Wop Mob Tribute Concert on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellington fl.gov for more info.

Sunday, March 23 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North).

For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, March 23 with the Piaget USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Whole Trade Coffee Tasting on Sunday, March 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Coffee experts will demonstrate different brewing styles. A $3 donation will go to the Whole Planet Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The 38th annual Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony will take place Sunday, March 23 at 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more

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• The International Women’s History Month Celebration dinner dance fundraiser sponsored by the Haitian-American Solidarity Center will be held Sunday, March 23 starting at 5 p.m. with dancing until midnight at St. John Fisher Parish Hall (4001 North Shore Drive, West Palm Beach).

The keynote speaker will be Board Member Marcia Andrews. Enjoy gourmet food, live music, entertainment, a silent auction and more. Five women will be honored for their contributions to humanity. For more info., call (561) 502-8968, (561) 308-5349, (561) 291-1980 or (561) 317-3486.

Monday, March 24 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Building Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Play with Legos and make your own creation. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

Tuesday, March 25 • Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington will host its Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, March 25 from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. in the school’s media center. For more info., call (561) 422-9300.

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop Tuesday, March 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www. pbcgov.com.

• Greenstein & Associates and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a Create Your Own Sales Force luncheon and business training meeting Tuesday, March 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wanderers Club, (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). For more info., call Blanca Greenstein at (561) 543-9040.

• Starting Tuesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 27, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will begin its Junior After-School Spring Golf Program at Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington.

The program is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 17, and will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Whole Trade Sampling Fair on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Taste Whole Trade Certified products such as chocolates, coffee and produce. A silent auction from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will feature themed gift baskets at each food station, and the seafood department will host a Cooking for a Cause Challenge. Proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your 3DS, DSi or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington

Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Women of Note Chorus invites the community to a free dress rehearsal Tuesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. in the Palm Beach Central High School auditorium (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Enjoy a preview of the chorus’ regional competition program. Call (877) 966-7464 or visit www.womenofnote.com for more info.

Wednesday, March 26 • The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County will host its 19th annual Giraffe Awards in honor of Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. For more info., contact the chamber at (561) 684-4523, whm@womens chamber.biz or visit www.womenschamber.biz.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its annual installation luncheon on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Tickets are $25. VIP tables of ten are $300. To RSVP, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Florida Plants: Go Native!” for adults Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Lynn Sweetay, from the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, will offer suggestions for landscaping and answer questions. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• David Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds, will speak on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County main library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Attendees will also have the opportunity to browse the main library’s unique Audubon Collection, one of the largest ornithological book and journal collections in the Southeastern United States. For more info., visit www.pbclibrary.org/writers-live-2014.

Thursday, March 27 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Job Seekers Part 2: Résumé Building on Thursday, March 27 at 2:15 p.m. Learn tips for creating a better résumé, and learn about the resources available to help you in the process. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Plenty of Pigs for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, March 27 at 3 p.m. Celebrate National Pig Day with stories, songs, and a fun and sloppy craft.

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

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, March 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

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• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Gluten-Free Shopping Tour on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tour the gluten-free products around the store and enjoy samples. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, March 28 • Palm Beach Dramaworks will present Horton Foote’s Dividing the Estate, which opens Friday, March 28 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) and continues through April 27, with specially priced previews on March 26 and 27. For ticket info., call the box office at (561) 514-4042, or visit www.palm beachdramaworks.org.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, March 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and muffin from the coffee bar. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of The Book Thief on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, March 29 • Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue will be held Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at Mar-A-Lago with lunch, wine tastings, a fashion show, an auction and more. Tickets are $300 and are available at www.winewomenand shoes.com/bdrr. For info., call (561) 309-3311.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host a Naturalization Information Session for adults Saturday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will discuss the requirements for naturalization.

Free educational materials and brochures will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host its Dark Sky Festival for all ages Saturday, March 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. The free event will demonstrate how to improve lighting practices to lower energy use, reduce harmful impacts to wildlife and make it easier to see the night sky. Event activities include stargazing, telescopes, live animal show, guided nature walks and more. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with Mark & Clark Dueling Pianos on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council will hold its Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, March 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex. For more info., visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

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

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