The Town-Crier
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March 21 - March 27, 2014
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NEWS
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. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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.