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Equestrian Committee Discusses Crosswalks And Manure Disposal

Wellington’s Equestrian Preser ve Committee met on Wednesday, May 1 and featured discussions on equestrian crosswalks and manure disposal. Page 4

CAFCI Presents Annual Student Assistance Awards

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) presented its 26th annual Student Assistance Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach.

The theme was “Empowering Youth and Investing in Our Future.” More than a dozen students were presented with scholarships. Page 11

Wellington Softball Squad Defeats Wildcats To Claim Title

The Wellington High School softball team defeated rival Royal Palm Beach High School 3-2 in a nail-biter district title matchup Wednesday, May 1. It was the second straight District 138A title for the host Wolverines (24-2), who won back-to-back against the Wildcats. Page 21

When the Wellington home of Ottis Moore, a U.S. Navy veteran, and his wife Velma was in need of sprucing up, but the work was beyond the capabilities and means of the couple, the Wellington Community Foundation stepped in to foot the bill. The project culminated with a ceremony and flag raising on Friday, May 3. Shown above is Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham with Ottis and Velma Moore. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Asks Residents For Help With New Slogan

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report What the “Got Milk?” slogan did for the milk campaign is just what the Village of Royal Palm Beach is looking for in commemoration of its upcoming 60th anniversary. The village is seeking a slogan to encapsulate the quality of life in the community in a few concise words.

Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio said the idea for a slogan contest came about quickly.

“This has happened so fast, and it is pretty simple,” said Recchio, who explained that the village will be turning 60 years old in the end of June and is now looking for a slogan to promote during the celebrations and events this year.

Recchio invited residents to re-

view the village’s web site at www. royalpalmbeach.com and read the community’s mission statement, which reads, “The mission of the Village of Royal Palm Beach is to provide services and facilities to create an aesthetically pleasing, active and connected community.”

This is a fairly comprehensive mission statement but a bit wordy for a banner.

Some other facts about the village may help get residents of all ages to put on their thinking caps and inspire them to greater creativity.

The village, which is home to some 35,000 residents, encompasses 11 square miles and is actually 10 miles from the ocean and the nearest beach, despite its beachy name. Led by a mayor and village council, the community

was incorporated in 1959 and has been named by Family Circle Magazine to its list of “10 Best Towns for Families.”

Boasting 20 parks with an enviable standard of 10 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, the village aims to provide diversified activities that fulfill and enrich the physical development, lifetime skills and personal needs of Royal Palm Beach residents.

Proud that its planned, functional parks are designed with open space areas and are maintained to high standards in order to serve residents now and in the future, the village, which is also a bird sanctuary throughout all its borders, has also been named a Tree City USA annually for nearly three decades.

In addition to the abundance See RPB SLOGAN, page 4

Major Road Repair Project Underway In Lox Groves

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council heard reports from most of its advisory committees, staff and consultants on Tuesday, May 7, with Town Engineer Larry Peters reporting that staff had put down more than 5,000 tons of rock on its dirt roads over the past year.

Peters, who supplied the council with a comprehensive written operations and maintenance report, said staff put down 900 tons of base rock just over the past week, equating to about 50 truckloads.

Councilwoman Laura Danowski said she was impressed to see new speed limit and “No Through Trucks” signs posted on town roads.

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia, however, said she had seen and heard reports that the road rock was too coarse for equestrian traffic.

“We need to remember that we are an equestrian community, and when you put rock on the road, it has to be equine-friendly,” Maniglia said. “I’ve been seeing some huge rocks put on the road that I can’t imagine anyone would be able to pass on a horse.”

Peters said his crew is still in the first phase of topping the roads.

“We’re not finished,” he said.

“There is another layer that goes on top of this rock. That’s only a base rock. There’s another step, [and] we’re not there yet.”

Peters added that town staff would do the second step as soon as it has the personnel to do it.

Mayor Robert Shorr asked specifically where the crew would be working this week.

“I know with the rains, you’re chasing your tails, but I saw they

dropped a load on E Road,” Shorr said. “I know you’ve dropped hundreds of loads throughout the community, but if it’s not on somebody’s roads, they may not see the impact.”

Peters said he starts the week on Monday with a safety meeting.

“We’re pretty much up to date with all the safety issues,” Peters said. “Secondly, we go out and ride the roads, because in order to comply with your requests to at least grade the roads, the main lettered roads every Friday and again on Monday if possible, rain permitting, but last week alone, in one day, we put 900 tons of rock on North Road. For the entire period of time that we’ve been here, and we’ve been in control of the roads, we’ve placed more than 5,000 tons of base rock, so it’s being established, and everywhere we’ve had an opportunity to complete the job, there’s not any issues with water.”

Peters added that if given enough staff, he would be able to get all the roads done properly. He currently has a three-person crew working on roads with a fourth mowing equestrian trails and canal banks.

Maniglia pointed out that the OGEM (open-graded emulsified mix) roads that are now six years old have not been top-coated as they were supposed to have been and are breaking off on the sides.

Peters said they were to have been sealed after five years, and that has not been done.

“F Road is deplorable,” Peters said. “I drove down it today, and I was embarrassed. Tomorrow we’re going to try some patching, but we just patch and patch.

We should be doing some fixing See LOX ROADS, page 4

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Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves Prepare For Hurricane Season

Wellington Wild Hosts Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament

A total of 52 teams were in attendance at the Walk on the Wild Side Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 4. The annual tradition is hosted by the Wellington Wild Fast-Pitch Softball Association.

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves are preparing for the upcoming hurricane season under the guidance of two seasoned veterans.

Indian Trail Improvement District Manager Rob Robinson worked for the South Florida Water Management District before his current job, and Loxahatchee Groves Town Manager Jamie Titcomb was CEO of the Palm Beach County League of Cities for 20 years, working as liaison to Palm Beach County’s Emergency Operations Center, and he was the manager of the Town of Ocean Ridge through Hurricane Irma before coming to Loxahatchee Groves.

Robinson said that he has a drill set up on May 29 to get his crews ready for emergency management in the event of a hurricane.

“We’re going to have a mock exercise for readiness of personnel,” he told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “We will also be holding some training classes to go over proper procedures around our power lines, as well as chain saw safety.”

Robinson said the district monitors the weather service and local television for severe weather information.

“TV has excellent coverage,” Robinson said. “Tuesday afternoon, crews were put on notice when we had the tornado alert.

Crews were told to hunker down in position and be ready to respond in the event of a touchdown so we could clean up any of the infrastructure.”

Although a tornado did strike on private property in Loxahatchee on Friday, May 3, tearing off a portion of a barn roof, there was no actual touchdown reported on Tuesday.

“We had a few branches down and some palm fronds, but no serious damage,” he said.

Robinson said he has grading crews working overtime to keep the roads in good shape.

“We will have them on rotation throughout the summer,” Robinson said. “We understand concerns of residents when it comes to unpaved roads and getting the potholes filled in a timely manner, so we have directed operations to come up with a rotation for overtime, so we have coverage during the wet season.”

Robinson noted that ITID is putting more rock down on the dirt roads than in the past, which will improve drainage when a storm hits.

“We’re trying to be more proactive by putting more rock down,” Robinson said. “We’ve increased our budget $300,000 for road base See HURRICANES, page 4

On Monday, May 6, the Wellington Garden Club hosted a Kentucky Derby-themed spring luncheon. The event, sponsored by the Red Hat Ladies and chaired by Dee Rolfe, took place at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club and included raffle prizes, a best hat contest, the installation of a new board and the presentation of this year’s scholarship winners. Shown above, is Carol Krenkel with her first-place-winning butterfly hat.

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Night Of Heroes Event May 18 Will Support Hayden Chipley

The fundraiser will support young Hayden Chipley and his family.

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Hayden Chipley and his family look forward to seeing a strong turnout from the community on Saturday, May 18 at the First Baptist Church of Wellington, located at 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Starting at 5 p.m., Hayden’s Night of Heroes will raise money for the family of a seven-year-old with an unusual illness, helping defray the mounting costs of his treatment.

Hayden isn’t your typical first grader. He doesn’t eat ice cream or French fries, pizza or donuts. He has to go to a hospital in Colorado each year because he is fighting a rare disease of the esophagus called Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

White blood cells from the bone marrow move into the bloodstream and migrate toward inflamed areas of tissue when he eats food. The food causes an allergy, and his body misunderstands the food. Instead of digesting the nourishment, it attacks it, causing inflammation.

Right now, Hayden’s diet consists of lollipops and white Gatorade, as well as an expensive drink formula that is not covered by insurance.

The Chipley family has a long road ahead. But mom Jennifer Chipley keeps her composure because she needs to be strong for her family. She talked lovingly about her son in a recent interview.

“My son is hilarious. He is funny. He likes to play baseball. He is athletic. Hayden is introverted by nature, and he’s a thinker. So, he will sit back and watch you, then join in the conversation. So, when he is silly, it just warms your heart,” she explained.

At his heart, Hayden is a normal seven-year-old boy.

“He’s a sweet kid,” Chipley said. “He goes to Binks Forest Elementary and loves it. He loves his friends, his family, going to church and being involved there. He likes Pokémon cards, Nintendo, all of that. He just likes to be active.”

At Binks Forest, his favorite teacher has been his Kindergarten See HAYDEN, page 20

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Seminole Ridge High School Class Of 2019 To Graduate May 17

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School’s Class of 2019 will graduate on Friday, May 17 at a 9 a.m. ceremony held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. At the top of the class are Valedictorian Aneeshea Cason and Salutatorian Gracie Leon.

Cason, Seminole Ridge’s valedictorian, started high school when she was 12 and is currently just 16 years old. It was her goal even before entering high school to seek the top honor. Now her accomplishments are paying off, opening the door to greater things in life.

Cason will graduate with an associate’s degree at the same time she graduates high school. She will enter the University of South Florida in the fall studying biomedical sciences on the pre-med track for a career as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon.

“It is something I am proud of. I have worked hard to get toward this goal,” she said. “I have definitely made a lot of sacrifices regarding free time and social activities.”

This included AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education), Advanced Placement courses, as well as taking dualenrollment courses for college credit over the summer. “It has been a lot of rigorous course work, and taking on a heavy workload has helped me keep my GPA up,” Cason said. “I had to make sure I was competitive for the numberone spot.”

Even getting a B in a class would mean that a candidate could be knocked out of the race to be valedictorian. Cason stayed focused in order to stay competitive and achieve her goals.

“Everyone who is trying to reach this goal is trying their best. They are taking the same courses as you. So, I just had to stay focused on the future and keep making sure I was working toward it,” she explained. “I enjoy being in classes that I get to learn new things; especially the things that I am interested in. One of the classes I enjoy the most is biotech.

I can get technical experience working in a lab doing research, participating in science fairs and

getting my biotech assistant certification.”

What does she do in her spare time?

“I enjoy reading fantasy books and immersing myself in different worlds. I have an older brother named Dimitri, and we play basketball. He inspired me to play for the varsity team in school for four years,” Cason said. “I hang out at school with friends. We attend the club meetings storming up project ideas. I also love to spend time with my dog Biskerz.”

Strong in athletics as well, Cason was the first ever girl at Seminole Ridge High School to score more than 1,000 points during her basketball career.

Salutatorian Gracie Leon will attend Georgetown University, majoring in science, technology and international affairs. Second in her class, Leon has the determination to achieve her passions and the discipline to act on her goals.

“I am really passionate about school. I have always applied myself. I did gymnastics for eight years, and now I am a rower. The discipline from sports really car-

ried over to school. I try to keep a really good balance between the two,” Leon said. “I was always in the top 10 of my class in high school. Winter break my senior year, I found out I would be salutatorian.”

It is not something she put much planning into.

“I never thought about being salutatorian,” she said. “My parents are pretty hands off with school. I am pretty independent, and this is the best situation for me because it allows me to find passion for school on my own without being pushed.”

In her free time, she is out on the water in Miami, rowing. “I row for a club in Miami called Miami International Row House.

It is a long commute, but my crewmate and friend from Jupiter and I travel to Miami every day,” Leon said.

Her rowing career began when her career in gymnastics ended abruptly.

“I was a gymnast,” Leon said.

“But at the end of my freshman year, I injured my hamstring, and it took me out of the sport. So,

Aneeshea Cason

Gracie Leon

I decided to get into something new. That summer was the 2016 Olympics. I saw rowing on the television one morning. It looked like a unique sport. I looked up where there were clubs around me. I started at the North Palm Beach Rowing Club. Then this past year, I switched to Miami International Row House, as it’s more competitive. In rowing, you have your teammates in the boat

with you, unlike gymnastics. We have a deeper connection, and we are always working together.”

Leon also likes to watch movies with her family.

“We are pretty passionate about movies,” she explained. “We talk over the scenes from the movies.

When it comes to my friends, I like to do regular things like go to the beach and go out to eat. I am a big See SRHS GRAD, page 20

Burchill And Meve To Lead The Way As WHS Graduates May 22

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The 2019 graduating class at Wellington High School will walk across the stage at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Wednesday, May 22 at 9 a.m. At the ceremony, Valedictorian Eric Burchill and Salutatorian Riley Meve will lead the way.

Burchill had a plan to become valedictorian when he was a freshman. He confessed that he had his eyes on the prize since day one.

“It is my nature to be competitive and shoot to be the best,” Burchill said. “I remember my freshman year, with a piece of paper and a calculator, calculating what it would take. I stuck to this plan, and it worked.”

This required both difficult courses and top grades.

“I had to maintain a 4.0 GPA while taking the most rigorous courses,” he explained. “I am a science person. So, I took the most advanced-level science classes that I could. I took Advanced Placement biology and physics, but I also had to explore other types of courses. So, I took

a French class at the community college.”

When talking about his ambition, Burchill explained how his drive to succeed has never stopped him.

“Nothing has ever been handed to me. I learned early on in my life that if I want something, and I work for it, I can get it. I always say, ‘Why not me.’ If the valedictorian is going to be somebody, why shouldn’t it be me? It can be me,” he articulated with courage.

Burchill also involved himself in extracurricular activities in order to balance out his academics. “I am the captain of the academic team at my high school,” he noted. “We compete in academic tournaments.

I am also on the Dance Marathon committee.”

Dance Marathon is a charity organization where students raise money to help sick children. The Class of 2019 at WHS raised more than $100,000 for the organization.

Burchill will attend Middlebury College in Vermont this fall because the school gives him more opportunities to explore his academic pathway, and he loves

to kayak, bird watch and wants to begin to explore rock climbing.

He also likes that the school has an open curriculum.

“I want to work on a double major and be on a pre-professional track. This will be a lot of classes to take,” he said. “At Middlebury, I can achieve it there. It is an extremely small school, so I feel I will be getting a lot of focus from my professors. I will be able to get to know people better. I also wanted to go to college in Vermont because I am extremely outdoorsy.

Middlebury College is about as outdoorsy as you can get.”

Riley Meve, the salutatorian, also wanted the honor to be at the top of her graduating class of 633 at Wellington High School. The role seems to run in the family.

Her sister, Sydney Meve, was the salutatorian for the Class of 2017.

“This is something I have wanted for a while,” she said. “I started thinking about it in my freshman year. I have an older sister, who two years ago was also the salutatorian at Wellington High School.

I work hard for what I want. I am a goal setter and a planner. I come

from a high-achieving family that cares about academics. Also, one of my main goals was to go to an out-of-state, small private school.”

Meve will major in history at Rice University, a private research university in Houston, Texas.

“A lot of work went into getting into a school of this caliber,” she explained. “It was the byproduct of me becoming salutatorian. I always took the highest-level classes. I really like humanities and social sciences classes, but I have branched out to science as well.”

She is looking forward to continuing her education. “I am going to major in history at Rice, which is kind of funny, since Rice is more of a STEM-based school. But I really fell in love with it because, one of their biggest things is research.

They don’t just do research in the [sciences]. They really do a lot of research in humanities as well.

I am not only looking to gain new knowledge of history, but build upon it with more skills in research,” Meve said.

She is also hoping to take on internships and learn about politi-

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cal science at Rice. “Even though I am majoring in history, I am hoping to have a career in public policy. They have one of the best public policy institutions,” Meve said. “With Rice being in Houston, the fourth-largest city, there are a lot of political connections there.

I want to work in government. I am looking at non-elected positions. I don’t really want to go into campaigning but focus on issues

in government that I care about.

One thing that I am interested in is environmental policy, and I want to continue developing a strong relationship with government and environmental protection.”

Meve believes that Wellington High School offered her a strong academic foundation.

“I have had many amazing teachers who really care about See WHS GRAD, page 20

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Equestrian Committee Discusses Crosswalks, Manure Disposal

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met on Wednesday, May 1 and featured discussions on equestrian crosswalks and manure disposal.

Equestrian crosswalks are being redesigned in order to allow horses to cross roadways with safety in mind. Village Planner Ryan Harding began the discussion describing some of the changes that need input from the committee before there is a recommendation to the Wellington Village Council.

“Equestrian crosswalks will have three signs on the way up to the horse crossing,” Harding explained. “The first sign is a regular sign for horse crossing.

The next two will be flashing signs. They are activated by the rider. It’s important that the rider activates the sign because this is not a stop condition for the cars.

For it to become a stop condition

for the cars, the signs need to be activated. Then you have two stop signs on either side to make the rider aware that they are coming up at a crossing.”

Committee Member Annabelle Garrett wanted clarification about the crosswalks. “When you say a stop condition, do you mean this is a stop condition for the rider or a stop condition for the driver?” she asked.

“For the rider, until they activate the sign.” Harding explained.

Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell clarified the difference.

“A mid-block crossing is a through position for the vehicle to travel through, and a stop position for the pedestrian,” O’Dell said. “So, in order for the through vehicle to allow the pedestrian to cross, the pedestrian needs to push the button. We are telling the driver he has to yield to the pedestrian.”

Committee Chair Jane Cleve-

land wanted to know what was new about the plan. Harding replied that added features include the rumble strips and the two extra signs.

O’Dell explained that the footing will be roughed up on the crosswalks.

“The surface of the asphalt is smooth, so we plan on roughing that surface up a bit,” he said.

“There are some other products we are looking at right now, so we will see if we can add to this in the future. But now, we want to be sure to get the safety aspect of the plan complete. We want to be ready for next season.”

The consensus of the committee was to approve the plan. They would like the village to continue to consider other options for the road surface where horses cross.

There will be a total of eight equestrian crossings that will be upgraded.

Next, the committee discussed

Letter Carrier Food Drive Returns May 11

With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11.

Last year’s drive resulted in carriers collecting 71.6 million pounds of food from local communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since the drive began in 1993, total donations have surpassed 1.6 billion

RPB Slogan

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continued from page 1 of choices for leisure activity, the village also strives to achieve financially sound government and responsive services.

Recchio said that the slogan contest is pretty cut and dried. En-

Hurricanes

Preparing For Season

continued from page 1 material. I’ve been directed by the board to double down on our efforts to restore proper crowns and drainage on our unpaved roadways.”

Loxahatchee Groves is also focusing on its roads.

Titcomb said the town engineer’s staff has been laying down large amounts of rock to stabilize and raise the roads, and on Wednesday, the League of Cities participated in a conference call exercise with the county EOC. “I’m a member of that group, but from a personal experience standpoint, I have worked in the EOC on every hurricane since 1999,” Titcomb said. “When I was running the league, I was host of all those conference calls that were done for all those municipalities all those years. The protocols and the resources and the players are all familiar to me.”

Titcomb said the EOC holds monthly meetings with delegates from the different municipalities on the latest services it offers.

pounds of food. The food drive has become the nation’s largest one-day campaign to collect food for distribution to needy families.

Making a donation is easy.

Customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox on Saturday, May 11, before their letter carrier arrives.

In the days leading up to the food drive, letter carriers will be delivering special bags, along with your mail, that may be used to make donations. Food collected during Saturday’s drive will

be delivered to local community churches, food banks and food pantries for distribution. Suggested items include: canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon), canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese), canned or dried beans and peas (black, pinto, lentils), pasta, rice, cereal, canned fruit, 100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed), canned vegetables, cooking oil and boxed cooking mixes (pancake, breads).

For additional information, visit www.stampouthungerfooddrive. us.

tries can be submitted in person at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center or online and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 30.

“A committee will be named to pick the winner,” said Recchio, who noted that the winner will be announced on July 4 and will receive a prize.

The slogan will be placed on a banner that will be displayed at all village events.

Recchio said that notices have gone out to all the village schools in hopes of inspiring the next generation to get involved in creating the slogan. Announcements have also been made to the local media, and the electronic signs within the community are advertising the contest. “We are hoping for a lot of community involvement,” Recchio said. “We are really hoping to get a good response.”

“We are also under sheriff and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue contracts in terms of service provisions, so we are well connected with them and their protocols,” Titcomb said, adding that the town’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) holds regular meetings on emergency preparedness.

Titcomb said that Loxahatchee Groves is reviewing its emergency management debris removal contracts to be sure it has a provider when the situation arises.

“In my previous city, fortunately and coincidentally, about a month before Hurricane Irma, we put seven of them in place, and we used the Solid Waste Authority pre-bidder emergency debris contracts,” Titcomb explained.

“The contracts were somewhat boiler plate, but the idea was to have a number of contractors and players on the hook so we could go with whoever had the access and availability and resources at the time. We had good success.

We used primarily Bergeron in that particular case, which I know has been a contractor to this town.”

Titcomb said he is also working with the town engineer to address

protocols and find out from his perspective what he still needs to be prepared for a severe storm. He said he planned to give a presentation Wednesday to the council asking to give public works more resources.

“From a finance standpoint, we believe that there’s resources for them to deploy and accelerate on critical upgrades of maintenance, structural issues that might need to be addressed that could be negatively impacted by storm season,” Titcomb said, adding that the town has a remote monitoring system that alerts staff of water levels in the canals.

Town Engineer Larry Peters is the community’s emergency manager under rules and regulations that guide the SFWMD. “We have permissive use of what we can put in that system or what we can take out of that system,” Titcomb said. “I’m pretty confident in Mr. Peters. He has got some great practical ground experience in these matters.”

Titcomb said that the town will hold some type of community event informing people about what they can and should do in the event of a hurricane, although a date has not yet been set.

horse waste removal. A transfer station where waste is being dumped and then picked up has been a concern to many residents, especially those who live in the Equestrian Preserve Area. The location is an issue, as well as the 18-yard dump trucks traveling on the village roads.

How the horse manure is handled is not the authority of the Village of Wellington, and, therefore, not an easy issue to fix. Because manure is considered an agricultural by-product, there is a state law that forbids municipalities from telling horse owners how to collect it or where to dispose of it.

Right now, much of the manure is taken to the transfer station in the Equestrian Preserve Area, and trucks come to pick it up and dispose of it at approved locations.

Committee Member Carlos Arellano made it clear that residents in the preserve do not want the transfer station there.

“What bothers me is that we have an equestrian community, and we are the Equestrian Preserve Committee in order to help the equestrian community. We have been talking, we have been arguing, we have been trying to get a transfer station,” he said.

“But we cannot just come over and put a transfer station in the middle of the equestrian community. I mean, we were there first. If the transfer station was here, and then we start building around it, OK, you know what you are getting into. But you cannot come to a place where people have spent a lot of money, put a nice house and barns, where everyone wants to look better than their neighbor.

And on the other side, in their backyard, you put the transfer station.”

Having an alternative spot for the transfer station is a consideration, but O’Dell suggested a strategy that may take the manure

disposal issue out of the Village of Wellington. He suggests expanding the responsibility to other jurisdictions, like Palm Beach County.

“The Village of Wellington does not own any specific land that would be applicable to this type of [transfer station] operation,” O’Dell said. “We are back to ‘not in my backyard.’ It’s not a Wellington problem in its entirety either, which is why we have been talking to Palm Beach County, trying to make this profitable for someone.

Yes, Wellington produces a high volume [of horse waste] during season, yet the rest of the county will remain fairly consistent. So, that is a constant supply of material that someone needs in order to make something profitable out of the product.”

There can be more than one end user, he explained. “An end user could convert the waste into a fuel or recycle it,” O’Dell said.

GARDEN WEEK PROCLAMATION

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig recently presented a proclamation declaring June 2-8 as National Garden Week. Accepting the proclamation are Wellington Garden Club National Garden Week Chair Twig Morris (left) and President Jan Seagrave (right). During National Garden Week, club members and the public are urged to “plant, feed and nurture their gardens to make this community even more beautiful than before.” Garden-related events, open to the public and sponsored by the club, will be announced soon.

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continued from page 1 instead of patching. We’re going to try an 800-square-yard repair.

It’s basically about $22 a square yard. It’s very reasonable if we’re allowed to do it.”

Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey asked if the contractor fixing the OGEM roads is the original contractor who put down the roads, and Peters said it was his understanding that there are only two companies that do it.

“One is from Tampa, and the other is from the Palatka area,” Peters said. “Yes, it’s the same person. The one in Tampa is too large to mess with us.”

El-Ramey asked about attempts Peters mentioned in his report about widening some of the OGEM roads to 20 feet, and Peters

said some areas are not 20 feet, forcing one driver off the road.

“When they do so, generally there is standing water or there is a non-compacted berm, which causes a hole,” Peters said. “Then they jump back on the road, which causes it to become in disrepair.

So, we can saw cut at 16 feet... or wherever it’s falling apart on the edge. We can dig down six inches and compact a base and put in six inches of millings, and those millings are free to us if we have our truck in line at midnight, so this could be a process, or we could get a contractor to do it.”

Maniglia asked about the grader operator taking portions of the berm and laying it down on the road, and Peters said it was intentional because the berms were getting too thick and the operator is trying to raise the level of the road so water does not stand on the canal side.

“We’re raising the road as much

as a foot, so the berm gets smaller as we raise the road,” Peters said.

“We can come back and fix the berms, but we have to fix the roads first and get it to drain… Most of the property is higher now than the road side, not the canal side, is higher now than the road, so there is no place for the water to go. If we raise it up, then the water goes onto the property where we put in proper drainage and swale.”

Peters added that the OGEM contractor is coming to the town on May 15 to evaluate the condition of the OGEM roads. He added that between now and then, he hopes to go to Jupiter Farms to look at OGEM roads there. “It is a solution,” he said. “It may not be the solution, but it is a solution.”

Councilman Dave DeMarois said after the financial report is given, the council may be able to find some money to redirect to operations and maintenance to fulfill its plans.

change the current rate that she says is “a bit high,” by 50 percent.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FAA And Noise Pollution From Inbound Aircraft

I was recently informed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is holding meetings with the public in reference to changes in air patterns over South Florida, and they were supposedly taking public input. Unfortunately, I did not find out about our meeting until after the Palm Beach International Airport meeting had passed on April 18. But they are still taking public comments at www.faa. gov/nextgen/nextgen_near_you/ community_involvement/florida/ community_comments_palmbeach until midnight on May 18.

Although the FAA’s NextGen project is mainly about the higher

altitude patterns, now may be our only chance to let them know that with the increasing air traffic, and increase in noise pollution from it, the current “low and slow” (as pilots call it) directly over our homes is unacceptable.

I am about 14 miles from the PBIA runway, and over the past 20-plus years, the nuisance has only gotten worse, much worse. If you pay attention, you will notice that some pilots stay higher, and even the large commercial aircraft are much quieter than when they are throttling up to hold their altitude.

I have watched as these same large aircraft make U-turns over Royal Palm Beach, way before they reach my location in the Groves, to align with the main lineup point somewhere east of the

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Wellington Community Foundation Raises The Flag At Home Of Veteran Ottis Moore

A ceremony and flag raising in Wellington on Friday, May 3 marked a brighter future for a home in the community that has now been brought up to code and freshly painted, courtesy of the Wellington Community Foundation.

The home of Ottis Moore, a U.S. Navy veteran, and his wife Velma was in need of sprucing up with fresh paint, but the work was beyond the capabilities and means of the couple. The Wellington Community Foundation stepped in to foot the bill for the project with a

cost approaching $2,000 in value.

“We are here today to continue what our Wellington Village Council started, and that is building a stronger community,” said Tom Wenham, chair of the Wellington Community Foundation.

Wenham explained that the Moore’s home needed some sprucing up, and the foundation was contacted about it by Wellington’s Community Services Department.

The foundation then met with the homeowners. “We assured them that the foundation will take care of the situation,” he said.

Wenham noted that the couple agreed that they would like an American flag positioned at the front of their home. A flag was obtained that had been flown above the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. “Well, here we are today,” Wenham continued “The house has been painted, and we are almost ready to place the flag. But before we do, there are those we need to recognize and thank for their contributions and efforts to make this moment happen.”

Wenham acknowledged the

Wellington Village Council, board members of the Wellington Community Foundation, staff of the Wellington’s Community Services Department, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 21) and WCF Board Member Mickey Smith for securing the flag, Mark Candreva for installing the flagpole and Cullen Painting for helping with the painting project.

The Wellington Community Foundation works to help veterans, seniors and children in the Wellington community. For more information, call (561) 333-9843.

Ottis Moore and Tom Wenham prepare to install the flag.

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Village of Wellington officials gather with Wellington Community Foundation board members after the flag-raising ceremony at the home of Ottis and Velma Moore.

Tom Wenham and Ottis Moore with the certificate from U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel stating the flag flew at the U.S. Capitol.

Velma and Ottis Moore with Wellington Community Foundation board members. (L-R) Tom Wenham, Velma Moore, Ottis Moore, Jim Sackett, Maggie Zeller, Mickey Smith and Dr. Gordon Johnson.

Minto Sells 270 Acres In Westlake For Age-Restricted Community

Minto Communities USA has taken the first significant step toward diversifying the product mix in Westlake. The developer recently sold a 270-acre parcel within the 3,800-acre master-planned community to Kolter Homes, which plans to develop an age-restricted, active-adult neighborhood. The acquisition closed April 26. The terms were not disclosed.

Kolter intends to build up to 800 homes under its Cresswind brand, although specific house plans have not yet been submitted. This marks the first time that Minto has welcomed an outside builder into Westlake, which is approved for 4,500 homes and more than two million square feet of commercial development.

Westlake is one of the fastest-growing communities in Palm

Beach County, according to building records. To date, Minto has sold nearly 300 single-family homes in its first neighborhood, the Hammocks, and recently started selling select homes in a second neighborhood, the Meadows. Prices for both neighborhoods start in the high $200,000s. Move-in-soon homes are available.

The land sale to Kolter Homes reflects Minto’s desire to broaden the product offering within Westlake.

“Our goal from the outset was to create a lifestyle community that attracts people of all ages with different housing needs,” said Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities USA. “By bringing in other quality builders with different home styles, specifications and price points, we can

make Westlake more attractive to a wider group of homebuyers.”

Belmont added that Minto is currently under contract to sell another parcel of land to a second homebuilder and expects to make an announcement in the coming weeks.

Buyers in Cresswind will have access to Minto’s multi-million-dollar amenities center known as the Westlake Adventure Park, which is slated to open this summer.

The Westlake Adventure Park consists of a concert pavilion, expansive recreational lawn areas with shade pavilions and grills for picnics, lawn games and community events, a bicycle pump park, an adventure playground and bocce ball courts. There is also a resort-style lagoon pool with a wa-

terslide, splash pad and concession stand. An adult pool and outdoor basketball courts will be added in the future.

Non-residential development is also taking shape at Westlake.

Last month, the first new commercial development and healthcare facility in the community, ER at Westlake, opened to patients.

FPL recently broke ground on a new solar farm, and construction is well underway on a new Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue station and district headquarters.

Westlake is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North in the City of Westlake on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road between Southern Blvd. and Northlake Blvd. For more information on the community, call (888) 299-3628 or visit www.westlakefl.com.

Several neighborhoods are currently under construction at Minto’s Westlake community.

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Groves Council OKs Contractor To Evaluate Assessment Policy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Town Council on Tuesday, May 7 approved the renewal of a contract with Munilytics to evaluate the non-ad valorem assessment process that was used by the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District before it became dependent to the town.

Chris Wallace with Browardbased Munilytics said the process started last year but was stopped.

He recommended that for this year, the town continue what it has been doing due to the delay in evaluating the assessment process.

“We were originally hired to change the methodology and expand upon it,” Wallace said. “We look at it as both an intertwined roadway and drainage assessment.

We feel in this community, they are inseparable and would best be served as the same assessment, but we work with you in determining what it is you want to assess, what it is you want residents and property owners to pay for, and we look at your plans for what you want to do. We work with your staff; we work with you. We definitely want to hear what the community’s issues are, because we are going to be addressing those through not only your maintenance and capital efforts, but also in how you pay for it.”

Wallace said the purpose of the assessment evaluation is to see that the properties are specifically

benefited and that the costs are apportioned fairly.

“On that latter matter, what’s fair to him may not be fair to you, so you go back and forth to find out what’s mostly fair,” he said. “You will ultimately be the arbiters of what is fair to the property owners as a whole, because sometimes it’s difficult to get what’s fair in everyone’s mind. In fact, I never have seen it.”

Wallace noted that assessments should be kept consistent over time and not changed unless something happens that warrants it.

“That’s what happened last year,” he said. “We bid on this project, the town bid it out… we were awarded the contract, we started the work, but we had this unanticipated action with the legislation, and the subsequent vote, and that changed the status of what we were doing.”

Wallace said Munilytics never billed the town for its work in progress.

“We felt like the town would come back eventually,” he said.

“Earlier on, we did remain in communication. I think you also had some turmoil with the changes in management, so when we were contacted, we brought everyone up to speed, and I think that’s where we’re at.”

Wallace said he has had extensive communication recently with the town attorney and other staff.

“We’re ready to go,” he said.

Vice Mayor Dave DeMarois asked if contracting with Munilytics was “reinventing the wheel.”

“Wellington has been doing this for 20 years,” DeMarois noted.

“Everyone has a different wheel, so it has to be particular to your community,” Wallace said. “Last year, we were moving along with what we were going to do, and I think you probably would have been happy with it, but then the thing just stopped dead cold.

We’re prepared to pick it back up.

Most of it is going to have to be redone because the properties have changed. However, I don’t think the best approach is to change what you’re doing radically, but I think you may want to revisit the whole assessment approach that you have.”

Wallace said the object of reevaluating assessments is to avoid property owners challenging their assessment, and then the town must go back and adjust it in fairness to them.

Councilwoman Laura Danowski pointed out that the annual assessment is currently a flat $200 per year/per acre, whether the taxpayer is on a quarter-acre or 20-acre property.

“At the end of your task, there will be a different amount for a single-family home on a quarteracre on a dirt road versus a church on a county road?” Danowski asked.

“There may be,” Wallace said.

“I think what we’re recommending is to pretty much just update your roll at this late stage and kind of keep it with what you’ve been doing because that’s the thing that they’re familiar with. There’s no one really complaining about it, but it may not be the best thing for you moving forward.”

Wallace explained that just because something was best for the LGWCD as an independent entity, doesn’t mean that it’s best for the municipality.

“They basically had the assessment as their primary tool,” he said. “You have other sources of revenue.”

Wallace said he works with a lawyer to come up with a meth-

odology that is legally defensible.

“Anyone can sue on these because it is potentially a taking of property, so you do have constitutional issues,” he said. “It’s a taking of property in the fact that if you do not pay your assessment, or any part of your property tax bill, at the end of the day, your property will be taken from you.”

Maniglia said there are properties that pay little or no assessments that perhaps should pay more, and Wallace said they would be looking at that during their evaluation. But he reiterated that his recommendation for this year is that assessments stay the same.

Mayor Robert Shorr noted that the bill from Munilytics is

$3,000 more than the original bid of $30,245, and Wallace said that was due to additional work his company would be doing.

Shorr also noted that the amended bid includes $7,995 for attorney fees, and Wallace said the town could do the legal work in-house, but the attorney he works with is well versed in Florida case law and in seeing that the assessments are legally defensible.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo noted that the Munilytics attorney’s rate is less than what the town pays its attorney.

After further discussion, DeMarois made a motion to approve the new contract package, which carried 5-0.

PBC Cooperative Extension Offering Sustainable Gardening Classes

The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will soon be offering sustainable gardening classes.

Discover how to have a healthy, sustainable landscape and save money while reducing environmental impacts. Participants can take one or more classes or register for all seven and earn a signed certificate of completion.

Classes begin on Thursday, May 16, and will run for seven consecutive Thursdays through

June 27. Each class is repeated with the same topics on Saturday mornings, beginning May 18 and concluding June 29.

Classes will be held in the Mounts Auditorium at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

All class times are 9 to 11:30 a.m.

You can mix and match Thursday and Saturday classes and still earn a certificate, as long as all seven classes are completed.

Class fee: $10 per person for one or all classes to cover materials.

Weekly topics include selecting the right plant material, becoming water wise, growing healthy plants with proper nutrition, mulching and composting, gardening for wildlife, coping with pest problems, and growing fruits and vegetables.

Contact Candace Smith at (561) 233-1759 or csmith5@pbcgov. org for more information or to pre-register. Attendees are asked to sign up early, as class minimums and maximums apply.

NONPROFIT HORSES THAT HELP HOSTS A PATRIOTIC PARTY IN THE ACREAGE

Horses That Help held a Patriotic Party on Saturday, May 4. At the free event, children with special needs and at-risk youth were treated to horseback riding, animal encounters, games, food, arts and crafts and more. Veterans from Project 425 brought Vietnamera vehicles, and the Huey helicopter was a favorite photo stop. For more info., call (561) 281-8599 or visit www.horsesthathelp.org.

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Nicole Evers, Andrew Scarpellino riding Teddy, Isaiah Rivera and Isaac Rivera.

Project 425’s Bill Jeczalik, Rick Hauge, Nelson Parrish, Ray Branch, Bill Arcuri and Mike Carroll.

Jade Bartholomew and Savannah Roy with Jake the snake.

Lilly Bradshaw holds a bunny.

Kayla Wallach and Savannah Ruiz with therapy chicken Mr. Chippers.

Mike Carroll leads the patriotic parade.

Rick Haugh and a goat compare goatees.

Lilly Bradshaw and aunt Maryse McAleby paint rocks.

than 100 happy, healthy, adoptable dogs, and the shelter is at maximum capacity for large-breed dogs. To encourage adoptions, ACC is waiving adoption fees for all dogs over 40 pounds. The free adoption promotion will run through May 12.

All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and each will receive a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food. The shelter offers free dog training classes every Saturday at noon as well.

To view all animals available, visit www.pbcgov.com/snap or stop by the shelter at 7100 Belvedere Road to meet them in person.

No appointment is needed.

The program will also feature a patriotic salute to the men and women who have served the country, past and present, and all guests who present military IDs at the door will be welcomed free of charge.

For tickets, pricing and more information, call (561) MUSIC45 or visit www.rschorale.com/Tickets.

NEWS BRIEFS Wellington Family Fun Day On May 11

Wellington’s “Lakeside Family Fun Days” returns Saturday, May 11 on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

The event will feature a variety of free activities for the entire family to enjoy between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit with Courtyard Animal Hospital, Humana and the Wellington Community Services Department.

Activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, an inflatable slide, a rock wall, face painting, lawn games, fishing, food trucks, vendors, kids activities, class demos with Wellington Community Center instructors, Plaster Time Crafts (first 200 participants), and strider bike demos and obstacle course with Okeeheelee BMX. Costumed characters will be available from 10 a.m. to noon.

Enjoy photo opportunities and a scavenger hunt.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

NAMI Family Support Group In Wellington

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Palm Beach County is offering a new Family Support Group in Wellington. The group meets on the third Sunday of

each month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 at 9610 Stribling Way. NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. Families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.

The groups are free, confidential and led by family members, not therapists. They are for adults over age 18 who have a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed. Learn more about the support groups at www.namipbc. org/nami-pbc-support-groups.

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. For more information, call NAMI Palm Beach County at (561) 5883477 or visit www.namipbc.org.

Wellington Named Best For Small Business

Wellington has been named one of the “Best Small Cities for Small Businesses” for 2019 in a recent report by Go.Verizon.com.

The web site ranked the 50 best cities across the United States to start a small business. Rankings

are based on U.S. Census population, education, travel time to work, income per capita, broadband access, loans per capita and tax scores. Wellington ranked 15 on the list, which can be viewed at https://vz.to/2PM30iq.

show off their talents and receive well-deserved recognition.”

Popular on-air personality Reggie Dee from X102.3 will be present alongside emcee Barry O’Brien. For more information, visit www.palmtran.org.

Palm Tran ‘Bus Roadeo’ May 18

Food Giveaway In Belle Glade

Palm Tran’s most qualified bus operators will have their skills put to the test in Palm Tran’s inaugural “bus roadeo” competition on Saturday, May 18 at a parking lot at the Palm Beach County FireRescue campus, located at 405 Pike Road.

The bus roadeo, held in conjunction with MV Transportation and First Transit, will feature driving skill challenges, obstacle courses and pre-trip inspection evaluations. Winners will be announced in Palm Tran’s fixed-route and paratransit divisions.

The concept of a bus roadeo is rooted in a history spanning back to 1937. The name “roadeo” was inspired from traditional rodeo competitions.

In previous years, Palm Tran staff attended the International Roadeo Competition held by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Palm Tran’s inaugural roadeo will bring that friendly competitive atmosphere to Palm Beach County.

“Our bus operators are on the roads overcoming challenges and putting safety at the forefront daily,” Palm Tran Executive Director Clinton Forbes said. “We wanted to grant them an opportunity to

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, State Sen. Kevin Rader and State Rep. Tina Polsky will host the Fantastic Food Giveaway on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hands Park at 500 NW Fifth Street in Belle Glade.

Families should bring a large canvas bag to walk through the distribution line containing fresh produce, bread and other staples at no charge, while supplies last.

Registration is not required.

Farm Share, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to recovering, sorting and distributing nutritious food for people in need by administering a combination of USDA commodity programs and produce recovery operations.

For more information, contact Kelley Burke at kburke@pbcgov. org or (561) 355-2206.

Fees Waived On Large Dog Adoptions

For those who’ve been thinking about adopting a furry friend, there is no better time than right now. Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control currently has more

Vacation Bible School At Oasis Church

Oasis Church (16401 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee) will offer Allaso Ranch Vacation Bible School featuring three nights of fun from June 12 through June 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. Register at www. oasisfl.org or call (561) 791-0524.

Robert Sharon Chorale Concert

The Robert Sharon Chorale will present “A Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber” on Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. in the Desantis Family Chapel at 300 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach.

Hibiscus Society To Meet May 15

The Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will meet on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Gardens main meeting hall on Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

The featured speaker will be Corey Burchfield to present “Repotting, Root Stocking and Root Pruning.”

As an expert gardener, Burchfield is one of the key “go to” members of the Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society for answers to questions about all aspects of growing and cultivating hibiscus. Those in attendance May 15 will have a hands-on opportunity to learn critical skills to growing and cultivating hibiscus.

The general public is invited to attend. There will be ample time for socializing with members to learn more about the activities of the Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society.

A selection of delicious refreshments will be available, a tradition of the organization at its monthly meetings.

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Local Students Among Scripps High School Summer Interns

Ten students from high schools across Palm Beach County will join biomedical research laboratories at the Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter this summer as part of the institute’s 15th annual high school student internship program.

Among them are Diane Altido of Palm Beach Central High School and Maxwell LeGates of Wellington High School.

The Kenan Fellows, named in acknowledgment of the longstanding support given to the program by the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, represent high schools throughout Palm Beach County.

Working alongside Scripps Research scientists, Kenan Fellows

make important contributions to the institute’s research initiatives while learning critical scientific skills and gaining valuable laboratory experience. Interns assist with research on diverse topics ranging from neuroscience and cancer biology to medicinal chemistry and virology.

Each Kenan Fellow is assigned a specific research project by their faculty mentor and presents the results of their studies at an all-day seminar on the final day.

Prior to their arrival on campus, all Kenan Fellows participate in a one-week laboratory skills boot camp as part of a partnership with Palm Beach State College. The

boot camp is designed to better prepare students for the eightweek internship experience.

“The biotechnology program at Palm Beach State College is pleased to partner with Scripps Research to provide laboratory skills training for the summer high school student interns,” PBSC Biotechnology Program Instructor Edison Mejia said. “This one-week, intensive training is the first step toward a productive internship. Interns become familiar with basic lab safety, scientific calculations, experimental design, along with data collection and analysis.”

Since its inception, more than

180 high school students and science teachers have completed the prestigious summer internships. In addition to conducting research, interns attend special weekly seminars presented by Scripps Research postdoctoral scientists and graduate students, offering an in-depth look at the latest science taking place on the Florida campus.

“The summer internship program at Scripps Research provides high school students the opportunity to experience authentic, cutting-edge scientific research,” said Jennifer Davis, secondary science program planner at the Palm Beach County School Dis-

trict. “The skills and relationships built through these experiences will serve these students in their future STEM careers.”

In addition to student presentations, the final week of this summer’s internship program will also include the first-ever Kenan Fellows reunion celebration, a special reception and dinner event open to all current and former participants of the program.

This year’s 2019 Scripps Research Kenan Fellows will be: Diane Altido of Palm Beach Central High School (Ja Laboratory), Lynn Deng of Suncoast High School (Scampavia and Spicer Laboratory), Maxwell LeGates of

Wellington High School (Renata Laboratory), Elizabeth Lekah of Spanish River High School (Disney Laboratory), Osinachi Nwosu of Lake Worth High School (Scampavia and Spicer Laboratory), Alexcia Plunket of Lake Worth High School (Bannister Laboratory), Samay Saxena of William T. Dwyer High School (Tomchik Laboratory), Charlotte Silver of St. Andrew’s School (Valente Laboratory), Joel Yearick of Suncoast High School (Hansen Laboratory) and Mulan Yin of Boca Raton High School (Karbstein Laboratory).

For more information, visit www.scripps.edu.

Lox Artist Frank Navarrete To Create ‘Cone-y Island’ Maze In Downtown WPB

A summer-long maze created by nationally recognized prop master and artist Frank Navarrete of Loxahatchee will be among the “Summer in Paradise” activity offerings in downtown West Palm Beach. The maze will be configured out of construction materials with interactive play zones, shade areas and water misters on the Great Lawn.

Visitors to the West Palm Beach waterfront can expect to see the fun spin on the orange construction cones that often dot West Palm Beach during this year’s Summer in Paradise (SIP) campaign. The fifth annual campaign, which encourages visitors to take a “SIP” of fun and free activities, will have a construction theme to embrace Phase II of the Clematis Streetscape project, which aims to create wider sidewalks with more shade trees to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Phase II improvements are scheduled to break ground on the 100 and 200 blocks of Clematis Street in mid-May, and Summer in Paradise programming runs from Thursday, June 6 through Thursday, Aug. 1.

While the iconic orange traffic cone will signal road work ahead, it will also be a key image in the city’s Summer in Paradise branding. Each activation plays on the word cone and activities include: • Cone-y Island, the summer-long maze created by Navarrete, will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 6 through Aug. 1 on the Great Lawn.

• Cone Checkers will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and during special event hours through Aug. 1. Come play checkers on a giant checker board with cones converted into checker pieces.

• Cone in the Zone, Mondays through Sundays from June 9 to July 31. The Mandel Public Library is hosting a fun, summer twist on “Elf on the Shelf.” The public is encouraged to come in and search the stacks to locate Mr. Coney McConerson, the library’s decorated mini orange construction cone, who will be hiding in the library all summer long. Find Coney, bring him to a customer service desk and win a prize.

• Kid’s Cone Zone, during various events from June 6 through Aug. 1. Big City of West Palm Beach trucks and construction vehicles will be on display for kids to touch and explore.

• Snow Cone Saturdays, weekly from noon to 2 p.m. from June 8 through July 27. Waterfront visitors can claim a free small snow cone on Saturdays throughout SIP, while supplies last. Location of snow cone giveaway will be announced weekly.

• Orange Out, weekly on Fridays through July 26. Downtown employees are encouraged to wear “traffic cone” orange on Fridays to win prizes.

Pop-up surprises all summer long including dance performances, prize giveaways and more.

Summer fun will be anchored by the Summer in Paradise kickoff

AWE recently awarded college scholarships to 12 young women from Palm Beach County.

AWE Awards 12 Scholarships

A concept rendering by Loxahatchee artist Frank Navarrete, who is working to design and create “Cone-y Island,” a summer-long maze configured out of construction materials with interactive play zones, shade areas and water misters. at Clematis by Night on Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 10 p.m., and the finale, the Clematis by Night Back to School Bash, on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The kickoff will include nonstop musical entertainment from four different bands playing back-to-back on two stages.

Additional special Summer in Paradise dates include the Thursday, June 27 Clematis by Night where, in partnership with the City of West Palm Beach’s Summer in Paradise events, the United Way of Palm Beach County will host its 90th Anniversary Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, food and games for the whole family

to celebrate 90 years of providing access to the basics for those most in need. The United Way will give out free t-shirts to the first 90 guests and free snow cones while supplies last.

Summer in Paradise activities will take place along the West Palm Beach waterfront at 101 N. Clematis Street. The two-month promotion also includes twice the number of bands weekly at Clematis by Night, monthly Screen on the Green movies on June 14 and July 12, and monthly Sunday on the Waterfront concerts on June 16 and July 21.

For more information about Summer in Paradise and other waterfront events, visit www.wpb. org/events or call (561) 822-1515.

The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) awarded $1,500 scholarships to 12 students on April 23.

The scholarships were awarded to Karlie Stevens, Gena Jean Francois, Karen Dorsainvil, Regime Brinley, Ritzamaelyn Augustin, Delincia Bertrand, Guesnaisha Altena, Anna Hernandez, Katherine Houghton, Angelina Van, Natasha Worrell and Kathrell Hicks.

“Last year, AWE awarded four scholarships,” President Vicki Tate said. “This year, we are thrilled to award 12.”

The recipients were selected from 52 applications representing 21 schools.

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‘Junie B. Jones Jr.’ Show A Hit At Wellington Elementary School

Wellington Elementary School’s Drama/Chorus Club recently staged a production of Junie B. Jones Jr. Creators Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich brought Barbara Park’s bestselling books to life, specifically created for Broadway Junior performances. The audience and the cast loved being part of Junie B. Jones on her first day of first grade.

There were approximately 85 students involved in the production, led by teacher Dave Morrison.

This was the first year that the school used a double cast. The

group rehearsed a total of 43 times between the two casts and a pit chorus. There were five performances in a three-day period.

Several parents pitched in to make the show a success. Brynn Tiscione, Jan Allen and Jennifer Roland headed up the costume team. Rachael Laurino-Lang taught all of the dance choreography for the show. Teachers Stephanie Morrison and Jennifer Roland served as assistant directors. Cindi Taylor, a parent from the past, painted the vibrant sets, and strings teacher Joshua Lennox brilliantly played Gladys Gutzman.

Junie B. Jones, played by Emma Massimini, opens the show with “Top Secret Personal Beeswax.”

Keira Harper plays May, the spoiled teacher’s pet, to perfection.

Jose (Jeus Aristizibal) sings a solo on “Time To Make a Drawing.”

TKA First Graders Enjoy Bug Week

First graders at the King’s Academy kicked-off Bug Week with a special presentation by an entomologist from Hulett Environmental Services. Hulett President & CEO Tim Hulett and Marketing Director Greg Rice also participated in the special program.

Throughout the week, students shared presentations and displayed models of an insect of their choice.

“It was fun because we got to eat sour gummy worms, and we got to dress up. I was a rainbow butterfly,” first grader Julia Mancil said.

“Students rotated through the classrooms on Bug Day participating in crafts, eating ‘buggy’ snacks and climbing through ant tunnels,” teacher Christine Kovachik said.

“It was wonderful to see their creativity come through as they designed their own insects and named them. It was a ‘bugtastic’ day.”

Teacher Joshua Lennox performs the show-stopping number “Gladys Gutzman.”

First graders Evan Ibarra, Ryker Foote, TKA First Grader Austin Adams, Aiden Hulscher and Summer Tilton works Karsen Hartig during Bug Week. on her bug craft.

First grader Kyng Dyer agreed. hands-on experience for students “I made a paper wasp out of rib- that brought to life what they see bon, clay, buttons and pipe clean- and read in their school work. The ers, but it was fun crawling in the students wrapped up the week ant tunnel and finding insects in the with Bug Day, by dressing up as moon sand,” Dyer said. bugs, entomologists or pest control Bug Week was a wonderful, technicians.

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Cardinal Newman Earns Charter Status From The National Speech & Debate Association

The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to recognize Cardinal Newman High School for earning charter membership in the organization.

Over the past three years, Cardinal Newman High School has earned more than 50 degrees for outstanding participation in speech and debate activities.

Degrees are earned by students and coaches through speech and debate competition, community service and leadership activities.

Charter school membership is the highest school honor you can achieve as a part of the National Speech & Debate Association.

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From building confidence, improving communication and increasing critical thinking skills, to better preparing students for college, speech and debate activities provide life skills vital to a young person’s success in the future.

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The national association provides competitive speech and debate activities, high-quality resources, comprehensive training, scholarship opportunities and advanced recognition to more than 150,000 students and coaches every year. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org.

Cardinal Newman High School is located at 512 Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.cardinalnewman.com.

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PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY PTO HOSTS MAY FAIR COUNTRY JAMBOREE

It was a fun-filled evening at Pierce Hammock Elementary School’s May Fair Country Jamboree on Friday, May 3. Children were delighted to have their faces painted and eat cotton candy while participating in activities held throughout the school. Food trucks, a petting zoo and raffle baskets were just a few fun things at the event. Students also enjoyed a dunk tank that had Principal Ariel Alejo up to his neck in water.

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PTO leaders Vickie Hirschfield, Michelle Morrison, Dawn Giguere and Bonnie Giguere helped keep the event running smoothly.

Teachers Sue Aspenwall and Amanda Moore volunteer at the event.

Cailey and Caleb Mulligan enjoy the evening.

Samantha Aliscio with children Aubrey, Addison and Aden.

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Tamara Drock and Laura Farnham with Brooke, Roxanne and Morgan Voiret.

Many students from Seminole Ridge High School served as volunteers.

STATE ATTORNEY DAVE ARONBERG SPEAKS AT WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING

The Women of the Western Communities gathered for a meeting on Thursday, May 2 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The guest speaker was State Attorney Dave Aronberg, who discussed the opioid crisis, sex trafficking and other crimes that are being fought by law enforcement and prosecuted by his office. To learn more about the Women of the Western Communities, visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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CAFCI PRESENTS ANNUAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARDS AT RPB CEREMONY Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) presented its 26th annual Student Assistance Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach. The theme was “Empowering Youth and Investing in Our Future.” More than a dozen students were presented with scholarships. For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org.

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PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN AND VINNIE PERRIN

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarships, 24th Year “Good grades and athletic activities are important for students in school, but even more important in our world today are honesty, kindness, generosity, community involvement and a sincere desire to help the disadvantaged and less fortunate.”

That was the message that Jess Santamaria gave 23 student honorees at the 2019 My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarship Awards held recently at the original Wellington Mall.

This worthy project was started in 1996 to recognize students from area elementary, middle and high schools who are simply “good kids who do good deeds” and make life a little better for others they come in contact with in school, at home and in their community. “We must motivate our children early in life and show them it pays to be a good, caring person,” said Santamaria, founder of the organization, which is completely funded by sponsors from area businesses, professionals and civic organizations.

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Each honoree receives scholarships of $500 to $1,000, deposited in an interest-bearing bank savings account in the student’s name until the recipient graduates from high school and is accepted into a college or vocational school.

At that time, the funds are released to the student. A student may receive multiple annual scholarship awards during their school years.

Joining Jess Santamaria as master of ceremonies at the May 3 event was his son, attorney Chris Santamaria.

In conclusion, Jess Santamaria also congratulated the parents, grandparents, teachers and school administrators of the scholarship awardees for a “truly great job” in raising the youngsters and providing a good education, while emphasizing good character.

Jess Santamaria, gave the honorees a lifetime homework assignment: “Continue your good deeds and help make our world a better place to live.”

Jayden Cambridge Cypress Trails Elementary

Estrella Cervantes Glades View Elementary

2019 scholarship honorees gather at the center court of the original Wellington Mall following the awards program.

Founder Jess Santamaria (right) congratulates the student honorees, assisted by co-master of ceremonies, attorney Chris Santamaria (left).

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Kaiya Glucksman H.L. Johnson Elementary

Natalia Ayala Binks Forest Elementary

Victoria Miloslavich New Horizons Elementary

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Sponsor: Law Office of Chris Santamaria Presented by Attorney Chris Santamaria

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PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN AND VINNIE PERRIN

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarships, 24th Year “Good grades and athletic activities are important for students in school, but even more important in our world today are honesty, kindness, generosity, community involvement and a sincere desire to help the disadvantaged and less fortunate.”

That was the message that Jess Santamaria gave 23 student honorees at the 2019 My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarship Awards held recently at the original Wellington Mall.

This worthy project was started in 1996 to recognize students from area elementary, middle and high schools who are simply “good kids who do good deeds” and make life a little better for others they come in contact with in school, at home and in their community. “We must motivate our children early in life and show them it pays to be a good, caring person,” said Santamaria, founder of the organization, which is completely funded by sponsors from area businesses, professionals and civic organizations.

Olivia Berman Panther Run Elementary

Each honoree receives scholarships of $500 to $1,000, deposited in an interest-bearing bank savings account in the student’s name until the recipient graduates from high school and is accepted into a college or vocational school.

At that time, the funds are released to the student. A student may receive multiple annual scholarship awards during their school years.

Joining Jess Santamaria as master of ceremonies at the May 3 event was his son, attorney Chris Santamaria.

In conclusion, Jess Santamaria also congratulated the parents, grandparents, teachers and school administrators of the scholarship awardees for a “truly great job” in raising the youngsters and providing a good education, while emphasizing good character.

Jess Santamaria, gave the honorees a lifetime homework assignment: “Continue your good deeds and help make our world a better place to live.”

Jayden Cambridge Cypress Trails Elementary

Estrella Cervantes Glades View Elementary

2019 scholarship honorees gather at the center court of the original Wellington Mall following the awards program.

Founder Jess Santamaria (right) congratulates the student honorees, assisted by co-master of ceremonies, attorney Chris Santamaria (left).

Sarah Casten Golden Grove Elementary

Kaiya Glucksman H.L. Johnson Elementary

Natalia Ayala Binks Forest Elementary

Victoria Miloslavich New Horizons Elementary

Michael Schkolovyi Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

Shelby Rondeau Royal Palm Beach Elementary

Sponsor: Original Wellington Mall Presented by Jess Santamaria

Sponsor: Richard Elliott Presented by Richard Elliott

Sponsor: Vivian & Adrienne Ferrin

Sponsor: Arle Adams Memorial Foundation Presented by Ken Adams

Sponsor: Royal Florida Communities Presented by Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Law Office of Chris Santamaria Presented by Attorney Chris Santamaria

Sponsor: Palm Beach County School Board Presented by Board Member Marcia Andrews

Hannah Teebagy Wellington Landings Middle School Sponsor: Wellington Regional Medical Center Presented by CEO Pam Tahan

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Sponsor: Village of Royal Palm Beach Presented by Mayor Fred Pinto

Caiden Erskine Ideal School of Leadership Sponsor: Royal Plaza Presented by Victoria Santamaria

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Sponsor: Original Wellington Mall Presented by Attorney Chris Santamaria

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WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB INDUCTS NEW BOARD, AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

On Monday, May 6, the Wellington Garden Club hosted a Kentucky Derby-themed spring luncheon. The event, sponsored by the Red Hat Ladies and chaired by Dee Rolfe, took place at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club and included raffle prizes, a best hat contest, the installation of a new board and the presentation of this year’s scholarship winners. Jan Seagrave was installed as the club’s new president. For more information about the club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

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Scholarship winners Ethan Hillson, Talia Marcus, Georgia Brooks and Denise Price each took a moment to address attendees as John Siena looks on.

Event sponsor Red Hat Ladies members Teresa Cummings, Dee Rolfe, Caren Griffin, Janet Stein, Carol Lazzarino, Cindy Yurecka and M.J. Newkirk.

The new board includes Treasurer Danese Sloan-Kendall, Vice President John Siena, President Jan Seagrave, Corresponding Secretary Kate Kuba, Recording Secretary Carol Ralph and Past President Carol Coleman.

Claire Falik and Maxine Fisher.

President Jan Seagrave and Twig Morris present former President Carol Coleman with the Pillar of Pride Award.

Master Gardener Barbara Zenker and new President Jan Seagrave embrace the Kentucky Derby theme.

John and Kathy Siena visit with Tom Bivin.

Barbara May inducts the new board members with a ceremonial candle lighting.

JoAnn Akins and Kathy Hood check out the raffle items.

Scholarship winner Talia Marcus and her instructor Jim Rigolo from WHS.

Andra Karp with her unique winning hat.

Carol Ralph, Danese Sloan-Kendall and Karin Teston at the membership table.

Shirley Fenner and Linda Desanti enjoy the festivities.

Marilyn Walvoord and Kevin Foster.

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My ‘No Week’ Centered Around A Simple License Plate Request

Last week was “No Week.” Whatever I asked, whatever I proposed, the answer was always no.

Yet the realization that it was only a week, the compartmentalization of that week into its bin alongside 51 other good weeks, and my downright determination to not let “No Week” seep into the other weeks’ bins pulled me through. That, together with a healthy supply of chocolate.

I’m vigilant with my bad weeks because one bad week will define your life if you let it. I’m the type of person who could easily fall into the trap of “they’re against me,” “they’re out to get me,” “they don’t like me,” and so on. That kind of persecution has only actually happened to me once in my life, and I quit that job.

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The Sonic BOOMER Generally speaking, life is good.

Until a “No Week” sneaks in.

My week began at the license plate place, where I was told I couldn’t get a plate for my new car because first I needed a sheriff’s deputy to verify the VIN number on the windshield.

“Does it need to be a sheriff’s deputy?”

I asked the license plate powers that be.

“Any police officer,” they replied.

So I went to the police station, where I was told no, it needed to be sheriff’s deputy. They handed me an address. Siri took me to the address, but it was in the wrong city. (We have a love/hate relationship, Siri and I.) When I finally found the correct address, I was told, “No, we don’t do that here.” I got another address. Siri started leading me out of town again, but I resisted. I believe I yelled “No!” into my dashboard.

I finally found myself at the DMV with the witchiest of witches at the helm.

“Hello,” I said.

“What do you want?” she snapped in reply.

(One is tempted to go off on a rail about civil servants, and my tax dollars paying her salary, but if you ever want to be waited on at the DMV, it is best you take on all the qualities of a beaten dog, so that’s what I did.)

Without making eye contact, I quickly and concisely explained what I wanted, and immediately sat down in the very chair she pointed to. Eventually, she sent over a sheriff’s deputy. He took my keys, went out to my car and came back with another great big no.

“We’ve got a problem,” he began.

That statement is never good coming from an officer of the law. “Your windshield slipped down over the VIN number,” he explained.

“The dealer replaced the windshield,” I noted.

“It slipped. You drive around like that and get stopped, your car is going to be impounded,” he said.

“I’m just trying to get a license plate before the paper tag expires,” I whined.

“Can you extend the life of the paper tag?”

“No,” was the reply.

I took back my key, climbed into my illegal vehicle and drove away. Long story short, that day was followed by four more days of consistent and unrelenting no. Did the dealer fix the windshield? No. Was I able to expose the VIN number? No. Did I get my license plate? No. But next week is another week. In the meantime, there’s chocolate.

‘American Gods’ Loses Its Luster After An Amazing First Season One of my favorite shows American Gods, has started down the Lost path in its second season. That path, named for the earlier TV series, refers to a show that begins with a great idea and then loses its way as it can’t keep up the drama. The best shows do not have this problem. Game of Thrones, for example, can call back and refer to scenes from the very beginning of the series as it comes to a (sob) end.

But American Gods, after a brilliant first season, has gone wandering in search of a plot.

The idea behind the show, in which the mythological god Odin (Ian McShane), called “Mr. Wednesday” in the series, plans to gather all the old American gods to fight the new ones that have arisen, like Technology and Media. The show was surreal, terribly violent and different than anything else. Much of the plot centered on Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) an

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler ex-con and his dead, but not gone, wife Laura (Emily Browning). They were the emotional center of the first season with no reason given.

The second season, which just ended, began with a literal bang. A Russian goddess (Cloris Leachman) was killed.

Mr. Wednesday calls for war. And then… nothing really happened. Episode after episode wandered through stories seemingly disconnected to anything else. Characters appeared briefly, and then disappeared.

There were a few episodes dealing with racism in Cairo, Illinois. There was a lot of debate about the nature of the universe and belief systems. There was a road trip to a mall to get Odin’s spear refurbished.

Laura went wandering around trying to find a way to live again (flies buzzing around her constantly were an interesting variant). And, after a couple of blunt sex scenes, one of the most interesting characters, Mad Sweeny (Pablo Schreiber), an unlucky, very tall leprechaun (who might have been Odin’s son a thousand years ago) meets his end.

One real problem is that too many key characters have become cardboard cutouts of real people (or, in this case, gods).

McShane plays Odin as the ultimate con man, one who makes many mistakes.

In mythology, he was the Norse god of wisdom. Mr. Nancy (Orlando Jones), who is the African god Anansi, is always

ferocious even while trying to be sardonic.

While his talks on racism provide perhaps the toughest commentary seen in fictional television, he manages to interfere in the worst ways. Schreiber, playing one of the more complex characters, does have an interesting death, but it’s so late in the season that we might have to wait a year or two to find out if it has any meaning.

The authors have clearly drifted away from wherever the show seemed to be going. The war between the gods is meandering, there are so many minor characters and stories that seem disconnected, that there has been no real plot.

An interesting first season has drifted into meaninglessness.

Shows can grow and flourish without losing their basic point. The Big Bang Theory, going off the air as the comedy champion after 12 years, proves the point. From the start, it was a sort of a

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ripoff, although Penny (Kelly Cuoco) was hardly virginal and there were only four nerds she hung out with. But the basic point, the social weirdness of the nerds, has not changed. Yes, somehow one of them, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) actually wins the beautiful woman. Sheldon (Jim Parsons) set up as the supreme genius on the edge of social insanity actually finds a woman who turns out to be perfect for him. His relationship with Amy (Mayim Bialick) manages to somehow tap into all of his weirdness while allowing him to grow. But all of the characters have grown. And, even better, have remained really funny. The strange guys of 12 years ago are still recognizable within the characters, and that has created a wonderful unity.

Too bad the showrunners of American Gods did not learn from that.

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Wellington Regional Medical Center Designated A Breast Imaging Center Of Excellence By ACR

Wellington Regional Medical Center was recently designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

With the designation, the ACR recognizes that WRMC has demonstrated excellence in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

Peer-review evaluations conducted by expert, board-certified physicians and medical physicists

have shown that WRMC has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs.

“To achieve the ACR gold standard of accreditation, Wellington Regional went through a rigorous review process, which included reviewing personnel qualifications, equipment requirements, quality assurance and quality control procedures,” said Dr. Andrew

Shapiro, medical director of the WRMC Breast Care Program.

“The designation indicates the hospital’s commitment to providing the best possible breast imaging for our patients.”

The ACR accreditation means that WRMC has voluntarily participated in a vigorous review process to ensure that the hospital meets nationally accepted standards of care; the hospital’s staff is well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical

imaging, interpretation of images and administration of radiation therapy treatments; and the equipment is appropriate for the tests or treatments and the hospital meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding communities. To learn more, visit www.wellingtonregional.com.

Study Finds Palm Beach International Airport Generates Billions For The County’s Economy

The Florida Department of Transportation recently released its updated Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study, a project that started in October 2016. The report shows that Palm Beach International Airport generates more than $5.6 billion to the South Florida economy, both directly and indirectly.

The Palm Beach County Department of Airports is made of four airports in Palm Beach County: Palm Beach International (PBI), Palm Beach County Park (LNA), North Palm Beach County General Aviation (F45) and Palm Beach County Glades (PHK). The combined economic impact of the Palm Beach County airport system to the southeast Florida metropolitan area exceeds $7 billion. Palm Beach International Airport’s total

employment topped 48,600 jobs, and the visitor spending contributions exceeded $2.3 billion to the region.

The airport system operates as an enterprise fund, meaning ad valorem tax dollars do not fund any portion of the four airports. Examples of airport revenue sources include, but are not limited to, airline fees, parking and ground transportation, general aviation, as well as non-aviation revenue such as airport-owned property leases.

The department also generates many non-aviation-related projects, which are not factored in to the department’s economic contribution. Recent examples include a 120 room Home2 Suites by Hilton, a Drive Shack golf and entertainment venue expected to create over 350 jobs, and a Toyota dealership,

which are all located on airport property. “Aviation continues to represent a major economic engine in Palm Beach County,” said Laura Beebe, director of the Palm Beach County Department of Airports.

“In addition to supporting travel and tourism, the county’s airports provide a significant contribution to the county’s overall economic health.”

The 2019 report estimates an annual economic impact associated with 20 commercial service airports, 100 public-use general aviation airports and 11 military aviation facilities on the economy of the State of Florida. This study includes economic impacts of various on-airport and off-airport aviation related activities.

As of 2017, the statewide economic impact for Florida’s avia-

tion industry accounted for nearly $175 billion from four primary categories: On-Airport Activity ($72 billion), Visitor Spending ($90 billion), Industry Reliance ($2.2 billion) and Military Spending ($9.8 billion).

The report provides detailed analysis about how Florida’s airports connect people with businesses, support jobs, generate income and stimulate spending at the local, regional and state level.

Palm Beach International Airport serves more than 6.5 million passengers annually and offers nearly 200 nonstop flights daily.

The airport Palm Beach International Airport was recently named the Ninth Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2018 World’s Best Awards. Learn more at www.pbia.org.

Hair Cuttery Partners With National Network To End Domestic Violence

On Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21, Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to raise awareness for domestic violence through Hair Cuttery’s Share-A-Haircut program.

For every haircut purchased at one of the Hair Cuttery’s more than 800 salons — including locations in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach — one free haircut certificate will be donated to a survivor of domestic violence through a network of state coalitions and local programs nationwide.

“Hair Cuttery is proud to work within our local neighborhoods to make a difference,” said Dennis Ratner, co-founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery. “Our goal through the Share-A-Haircut program is to shine a light on those in need and to help strengthen and give a voice to those in our communities.”

Through the partnership, Hair Cuttery and NNEDV will work closely to distribute thousands of free haircut certificates to individuals affected by domestic violence, including women, children and men.

“The vast majority of those

impacted by domestic violence experience some level of financial abuse. The gift of a free, fresh haircut can make the world of difference. A haircut is a gift that supports economic empowerment and gives survivors a moment to practice self-care,” explained Kim Gandy, NNEDV’s president and CEO. “Hair Cuttery’s continued commitment to championing domestic violence is the kind of commitment that creates change.”

The Share-A-Haircut program is in its 20th year. Hair Cuttery has an established history of char-

itable giving that has supported a range of local and national causes, including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and Girls on the Run. Hair Cuttery is the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country. Hair Cuttery offers a full complement of cuts and styling, coloring, waxing and texturizing services with no appointment necessary, as well as a full line of professional hair care products.

For more information, visit www.haircuttery.com.

Seagull Services program participants enjoy a picnic at Dyer Park as part of the agency’s 40th anniversary.

Seagull Services Celebrating 40th Anniversary

Seagull Services kicked off its 40th anniversary last month to celebrate four decades of serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

The agency provides education, vocational training, employment and life skills to teens and adults with significant developmental disabilities. Based in West Palm Beach, it serves hundreds of individuals each year from the greater Palm Beaches.

“We’re very proud to celebrate this milestone with the community, our supporters, and most importantly, our program participants, many of whom have been with us for decades,” Board Chair Laura Fowler said. “Seagull Services has grown and evolved, but its mission remains true: to help people with life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency to live in dignity and realize their full potential.”

Seagull was created by a group of parents seeking better opportunities for their sons and daughters with developmental disabilities. In 1979, they began meeting in the basement of a West Palm Beach church, sharing their hopes that their children would have better education, employment opportunities and full lives. From those meetings, Seagull Industries for the Disabled was born.

At that time, there were few opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to work

among the general population.

Seagull operated workshops where its program participants performed a variety of work for businesses that contracted with the agency.

Throughout the four decades, Seagull expanded and evolved as needs of the developmentally disabled population evolved. The agency’s name was changed in 2014 to Seagull Services to better reflect the array of services it provides.

Today, Seagull Services’ focus is on education, building life skills and employment services. It includes a charter school focusing solely on middle and high school students with developmental disabilities. The Seagull Academy for Independent Living combines traditional academics with life skills and employment training.

Seagull offers numerous programs that provide vocational training and employment opportunities. The agency also provides a safe, enriching environment for seniors and others not in the workforce that includes community activities, art and physical exercise, and field trips.

Seagull began its 40th anniversary celebration with a barbecue for program participants on April 26 at Dyer Park. Other events will be held throughout the year, including the 10th annual Chef Event in the fall.

For more information, visit www.seagull.org.

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continued from page 1 teacher, Amy Hessler. “Whenever he can, he goes back to her class to help her,” Chipley said. “They just have a really neat relationship.”

The road ahead includes finding a treatment that will sustain Hayden over the long term. Right now, he needs an expensive drink called Neocate because it doesn’t cause a reaction when he drinks it.

He also needs to travel to Colorado for the specialists to see him.

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continued from page 3 what they are teaching,” she said.

“I think that translates into a better education.”

When it comes to her social life, Meve has not given anything up.

“I have not let being salutatorian sacrifice my social life,” she said.

“I am involved in a lot of honor

“The leading specialists and researchers in the world happen to be at the Denver Children’s Hospital,” Chipley explained. “So, when we started his journey when he was eleven months old, all of the doctors here used everything that medicine had known up to that point to treat him, but he was getting worse. So, they all determined that he needed to go to a specialist and a specialized hospital.”

The Chipley family must make a trip to Colorado every year to make sure Hayden is making progress. Sometimes there are setbacks in his health and the trips can multiply. But with a positive attitude and staying proactive, the family does what it must to make sure Hayden’s treatment gives him societies, where I am the president of a few. But I still save time for myself.”

When it comes to advice for those who want to be high ranking in their class, she thinks that they should know what they want from the beginning.

“Care equally about every class you are taking, not just because you want a high ranking in that class,” Meve said. “Take the classes because you care about learning.”

a chance at better health.

As a family, the Chipleys like to go to Disney World. They like to be together and play games, go swimming and go to sporting events.

“We do things that don’t have to do with food. We are blessed. We have friends who are like family.

We go to their house, and they have a game room set up, so the gathering is not about food,” Chipley explained. “So, when there is a celebration, it’s not about the cake.

It’s not about the ice cream. It’s just about spending quality time together.”

Hayden’s Night of Heroes aims to raise money for Hayden’s treatment. The event starts at 5 p.m. to register. A guest speaker is planned for 6 p.m. The auction

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continued from page 3 foodie! We seek out the coolest places to eat.”

Leon is still undecided about what kind of a career she will have.

“I am pretty indecisive,” she said.

“The biggest choice may be to go into law as a career; all of the new

winners will be announced at 6:15 p.m., and the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Hayden’s Night of Heroes is asking for monetary donations, but also auction items that can be auctioned the night of the event.

There are a variety of ways for the community to help, aside from attending the event. Monetary check donations can be sent to Hayden’s Heroes, c/o Sun Trust Bank, 12870 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414, or Hayden’s Heroes, c/o First Baptist Church of Wellington, 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414.

Wellington residents can also donate auction items for the event.

For more information, call First Baptist Church of Wellington at (561) 793-5670. technology policies interest me.”

What advice would she give other students seeking to be top in their class?

“Find what you’re passionate about,” Leon said. “Tune out what everyone else is doing. You do not need to be doing a hundred things at once to look good for college or applying for a job. You just need to find what you are passionate about. Your passion will shine through.”

First-grader Hayden Chipley with his family.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, May 11 • Lion Country Safari, the Miami Seaquarium, the Museum of Discovery & Science and Zoo Miami will offer a Summer Savings Pass, which will give pass holders unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer. The pass will be available for purchase at each of the participating parks beginning on May 11 and will be valid for admission until Sept. 30. For more info., visit www.summersavingspass.com.

• Wellington’s Lakeside Family Fun Days returns on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 1 p.m. on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The event will feature a variety of free activities for the entire family.

The schedule of activities includes kayaking, paddle boarding, an inflatable slide, a rock wall, face painting, lawn games, fishing, food trucks, vendors, kids activities, class demos with Wellington Community Center instructors, Plaster Time Crafts (first 200 participants), strider bike demos and an obstacle course with Okeeheelee BMX, and costumed characters. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi on Saturdays, May 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club will sponsor its fourth annual Brunch & Fashion Show on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Fashions will be provided by Chico’s, and auction baskets and raffles are scheduled. Proceeds will support the club’s many service projects. Call (561) 321-1289 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time (Libros y Niños: Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe) for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a hot topic discussion titled Lock It Up: A Community Safety Program That Saves Lives on Saturday, May 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the STEM Education Center (4802 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) across from the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. The speakers include Barbara Markley, co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee for the League of Women Voters of Broward County; Monica Monahan, a criminologist and sociologist; and Tom Gabor, author of Enough! Solving America’s Gun Violence Crisis. RSVPs are requested at www.lwvpbc.org.

• CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will host Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 8 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park with food, live entertainment and vendors. For more info., call (561) 753-1232 or (561) 790-4002.

• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, May 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the community room at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach).

The program topic will be “With a Little Help from My Genie Friends.” Attendees and their family history research questions will be the spotlight of several roundtable discussions.

Bring your family trees, DNA test results and questions to share in small groups with other researchers. For more info., call (561) 6163455 or e-mail ancestry@gensocofpbc.org.

Monday, May 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Brush, Ink & Chinese Calligraphy for adults on Monday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. Experiment with a new art form from China’s four treasures of study: brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Surprise yourself with a creative mind. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Lego WeDo for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, May 13 and May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will present Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue, a patriotic musical tribute featuring piano virtuoso David Crohan, at Palm Beach State College’s Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m., and at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit student scholarships and grants to local school music programs.

Tickets are available by calling (561) 8323115 or online at www.symphonicband.org.

Tuesday, May 14 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for toddlers under 3 on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:15 a.m. Jump into these trendy physical, musical classes for your little one and you.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers-Retired will meet on Tuesday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at the CTA complex (714 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach). There is a speaker at each meeting and a light lunch is served. Call (561) 683-4623 for more info.

• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Become a Microsoft Publisher Pro for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. Make your next party fabulous.

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• The Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its “Art of Spring” exhibit at the Wellington Community Center and “Spectrum” exhibit at the Wellington Municipal Complex on Tuesday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The two venues are located on Forest Hill Blvd., just west of South Shore Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. There will also be drawings for special door prizes, and artist Nancy Yanetti will be doing a demonstration piece. A People’s Choice Award will be presented at each venue. There will be 83 pieces of artwork by 27 artists on display. Most original artwork is for sale, and many artists have prints of their work. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. Discover new games or reacquaint with old favorites.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

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

Wednesday, May 15 • Residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening on Wednesday, May 15 at Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive). Call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com to pre-register.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a hot topic discussion and luncheon on Diminishing Barriers: Palm Beach County Reentry Programs with Orie Bullard, director of the Reentry Center, on Wednesday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 South Atlantis Blvd.). RSVPs are requested either online at www.lwvpbc.org or by calling Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

Join in a discussion to help you with home cooking. Borrow any cookbook, test a meal and share your tips, techniques and kitchen adventures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia: Internet Edition for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Topics range from memes to malware and phishing to file sharing. Team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will

be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Book Discussion on “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege for adults on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will host an ice cream social on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington home of Shirley Horn.

For more info., call Susan Daniels at (561) 252-1872.

Thursday, May 16 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “The Habit of Happy” for adults on Thursday, May 16 at 2 p.m. This presentation will include a discussion around the basic science of the brain and strategies for incorporating “happy” into our daily lives.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Coloring: Connect-The-Dot Mandalas on Thursday, May 16 at 2 p.m. Connect the dots and color for fun and relaxation. Coloring pages and materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Bird Kite Craft for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Make a kite with paper and decorate it. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Readers Are Leaders: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday for ages 5 to 7 on Thursday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Parents and kids discuss stories with positive values and life lessons, then participate in games and activities that let kids practice that life skill. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Miss Carly’s Crochet Class for ages 9 and up on Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Learn the basics of crochet or show off your mad crochet skills. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and skein of worsted-weight yarn. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Sinatra, Martin, Darin & Vail Tribute

by Johnny T., along with food trucks, on Thursday, May 16 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter or explore a new career path. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, May 17 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m. Make a fun craft and friends at this family event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of The Kid Who Would Be King on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, May 18 • The League of Yes will host a free baseball showcase event on Saturday, May 18 at the Village Park baseball fields at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The League of Yes is a baseball program for individuals with special abilities. For more info., e-mail krisr@leagueofyes.com or call (631) 235-6906. Buddies and players can register at www.leagueofyes.com/loy-florida.

• Turtle Creek’s Affordable Hay & Supply (5046 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road) will be the host of the third annual “Good Hands Getting Dirty” Event on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fundraising and supply drive helps Barky Pines Animal Rescue in its mission to save the urgent, homeless pets at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. For more info., visit www. barkypinesanimalrescue.com or call (561) 402-1451.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Extension Agent Chris Miller.

Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.

Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Make Your Own K-Pop & J-Pop Merch for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Materials and snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Gala on Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www. cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Led Zeppelin Tribute by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, May 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Summer Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. Summer is almost here. Listen to stories, dance to fun songs and do a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will present its spring concert Broadway and Beyond on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. More than 350 young singers in grades two through 12 will offer a memorable evening celebrating the music of 10 decades of Broadway. Tickets can be purchased by calling (561) 832-7469 or online at www.kravis.org/youngsingers.

For more info., call Young Singers at (561) 651-4429 or e-mail information@yspb.org.

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Royal Palm Beach Building Success During Spring Football

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Spring football has begun at Royal Palm Beach High School with the Wildcats program under the direction of first-year coach Davis Lowery, who took over the program just in time to start the 2018 season.

Despite finishing the season last year without a win, the Wildcats were a young, competitive team under Lowery’s direction.

“Last season was a little bit of a triage deal, and we started the

program’s foundations with the fundamentals,” Lowery explained.

“Pride from the classroom to the locker room. Our mantra is three pillars: physical, academic and self. We want to build a program the right way, with discipline.”

The Wildcat program has seen an increase in participation on the field. Where last year they struggled to field 40 players, now there are more than 90 dressing out for spring ball. “We’ve raised more money this year than the last nine years combined,” Lowery

said. “They’re seeing the pride in the program.”

The Wildcats will lean on the leadership offensively from quarterback Peyton Mainolfi. The 6-foot-4 junior started for the Wildcats as a freshman and brings two years of experience into the short spring season.

“I’m going to use that experience and pressure I’ve been put in as a freshman and sophomore to help us win games,” Mainolfi said.

“Our chemistry has gotten better.

We’ve been hitting a lot more

Royal Palm Beach coach Davis Lowery debriefs the day’s spring practice.

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routes. We’ve been out here every week during the off-season, every day trying to get our reps down.”

Senior Ketron Hadley will be a two-way starter for the Wildcats, but he will focus at the running back position. “We’re forming a family here,” Hadley said. “Since the coach got here, he’s told us he loves us, and I really appreciate that. He has earned my respect. Everything he promises, he delivers.”

Hadley said that he is seeing the growth with Lowery directing the squad and is confident the team will build success this spring and carry that into the fall.

Senior defensive player Andy Petit-Homme will lead the defensive unit at safety. “I plan to lead by example,” he said. “It started clicking. I think we’ve got a good defense this year.”

Petit-Homme also indicated that the new coaching staff takes a very active role in bridging the gap for players who desire to play in college. “They do everything they can,” he added.

The Wildcats also plan to attend camps and participate in sevenon-seven tournaments through the summer to keep sharp for the fall season. The focus, however, will be on solidifying the new culture and commitment with the players this spring, Lowery said.

Royal Palm Beach will travel to Suncoast High School on Wednesday, May 22 to participate in a spring jamboree, playing against both the Chargers and John I. Leonard High School. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

Wildcats quarterback Peyton Mainolfi looks to make the throw down field.

The Royal Palm Beach offense runs offensive plays before a scrimmage.

Wellington Softball Squad Defeats Wildcats 3-2 To Claim Title

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School softball team defeated rival Royal Palm Beach High School 3-2 in a nail-biter district title match-up Wednesday, May 1. It was the second straight District 13-8A title for the host Wolverines (24-2), who won back-to-back against the Wildcats.

The two local softball powers have battled tightly, establishing a rival clash each season. Royal Palm Beach (16-10) defeated Wellington two years ago for the district title, but it was the runnerup Wolverines that advanced to capture the regional title and head to the state tournament.

All of which has added fuel to the matchup, both in the regular season and the postseason.

“We always know they’re going to come and play the best they can play,” Wellington coach Mark Boretti said. “I expected it to be just like it was, sweating it out, and we came out on top. But it could have been the other way around. They played great. Hats off to them.”

It was Wellington senior Katie Schmidt who stole the show in the bottom of the seventh inning when she struck a walk-off single to send in speedster Cat Glenn for the winning run. Glenn struck a line drive that sailed just over the Royal Palm Beach center fielder, falling short of the fence. However, Glenn’s speed landed her on third base, poised to reach the plate for the game-winner.

“I’ve never hit one that far this season,” Glenn said. “When I saw

it coming, it was a yes, yes all around. I just hacked at it as hard as I could.”

Royal Palm Beach made a tactical decision to walk Wellington’s next two batters after Glenn’s triple, being familiar with her speed.

“I created a force at the plate, because it’s no longer a throw her out tag, it’s put your foot on the plate, and we just have to beat her with the throw,” Royal Palm Beach coach Dave Hir explained.

“If it goes out there, she’s going to score, so we pulled the outfielders up, and it is what it is.”

Earlier, Wellington held a tworun lead entering the third inning, while limiting Royal Palm Beach on offense, despite having the bases loaded twice through the contest.

The Wildcats clawed back, notching runs in the fourth and sixth innings to tie the game 2-2. Both teams’ defensive units played lights out, making big plays. Wellington’s Kate DeSimone recorded nine strikeouts, while Royal Palm Beach’s Kayla

Bruno struck out five batters.

Wellington’s defense produced a solid performance in the top of the seventh inning keeping the game tied, in an effort to make something happen from the dugout in the bottom of the seventh.

Schmidt then concluded the contest with her line drive through center field that put Glenn across the plate for the win.

“We knew coming out that this was going to be a fight,” Schmidt said. “I think it was in the fifth inning, I didn’t get to score anyone, and I was upset, but I said, ‘Let me get up one more time.’ He walked the next two girls, and I said, ‘I can do this. I’m ready for this.’”

Royal Palm Beach’s Kiera Mainolfi and Brianna Rivera each had an RBI. Schmidt recorded two RBIs, and Alison Rodriguez is credited with an RBI. Wellington hosted Lakeland’s George Jenkins High School, while Royal Palm Beach traveled to Bartow on Wednesday, May 8 in regional tournament action, but results were not available by press time.

Wellington High School’s softball team with the district trophy.

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Wellington Wild Hosts Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report A total of 52 teams were in attendance at the Walk on the Wild Side Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 4 across three Wellington parks.

The annual tradition is hosted by the Wellington Wild Fast-Pitch Softball Association.

The tournament got underway early Saturday morning at the Tiger Shark Cove softball fields on Greenbriar Blvd., where Mayor Anne Gerwig was on hand to throw out the first pitch. She was joined by Councilman Michael Drahos, Parks & Recreation Director Eric Juckett, Athletic Programs Manager Ryan Hagopian and Pro-

gram Director Ryan Harris.

Laura Smith, president of the Wellington Wild board, was on hand to keep things organized.

“We are here today for the opening ceremonies for the Walk on the Wild Side Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament,” she said. “Ours girls begin to learn to pitch at the age of seven. Fast-pitch is totally different than slow-pitch and baseball. Our pitchers pitch 60 miles per hour and from only 35 to 40 feet away to the batter.”

Fast-pitch is a type of softball that features fast underhand pitching. It is considered the most competitive variety of softball.

Learn more about the Wellington Wild at www.wellingtonwild.org.

Mayor Anne Gerwig throws the first pitch.

Lady Gators’ pitcher Chelsea Deber shows her talent on the field.

Florida USSSA State Umpire-in-Chief Steve Schiller, Ryan Harris and Ryan Hagopian of the Village of Wellington Athletic, Wellington Wild Treasurer Jessica Duncan, Wellington Wild President Maura Smith, Wellington Wild Vice President Nichol Buckland, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman Michael Drahos, USSSA State Director Gordon Patterson and Wellington Parks & Recreation Director Eric Juckett.

The Wellington Wild 10 and under team.

Aquatics Complex Alters Schedule For Swim Meet

The Wellington Wahoos will host a long course swim meet at the Wellington Aquatics Complex from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. The entire pool will be closed during the meet.

However, the facility will be open to the public when competition is not in progress.

The schedule for the meet is as follows: Friday, May 17 — Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;

closed after 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 — Closed for the entire day to accommodate the meet.

Sunday, May 19 — Closed per normal hours of operation.

The Wellington Aquatics Complex is located at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. and features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground, baby pool, concession stand and locker rooms.

The facility is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through May 27. Daily admission is free for children ages 2 and under, $3 for children ages 3 to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54, and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older. Wellington also offers several discounted passes.

For more information about programs, call Wellington Aquatic Complex at (561) 791-4770 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.

Registration Open For Wellington Summer Camps

Does the idea of trying to find ways to occupy your child’s time with positive and healthy activities this summer seem like a daunting task? Look no further than Wellington.

In addition to its all-day summer camp for ages 5 to 15 at Village

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To learn more about Wellington’s all-day summer camp, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/summercamp. For information on all other camps and academies, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/camps.

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The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U10 boys soccer team recently won the championship at the Adidas Cup Club Challenge in Brandon. The Strikers went 4-0 over the two-day event and advanced to the final game against the Clearwater Chargers SC, winning the championship by a score of 3-2 in PKs. The team finished the season with an overall record of 32-11-3 with five tournament final appearances and four championships. Shown above (L-R) are: Ashe Erskine, Tizi Trevisan, Ryan Chamberlin, Evan Holowecky, Justin Deptola, Leo Zambiyadis, I-Jah Marseille, JenCarlo Palacio, Andre DaSilva and Kaeden Mcdowell. Not shown: Tomas Uribe. The team is coached by Eddie Carulli, Luciano Trevisan and manager Ken Holowecky.

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*offer good for new enrollees only

Call for details 561-793-6533

672 Camellia Drive Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 793-6533

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 3:30 p.m.

Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Last seating 30 minutes prior to closing

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL Enjoy Lunch or Dinner FREE on your Birthday

aandbpreschool@gmail.com ELC • FREE MEALS • PRIVATE PAY

Drivers License or ID + coupon required.

Minimum 4 adults with check purchase.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES • AFTER CARE PICKUP DROP IN CHILD CARE • PRESCHOOL AGES 1-4 AFTER CARE GRADES 1-5 • FREE VPK AND WRAP AROUND INFANT CARE AT 6 WEEKS AND UP SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS

Exp 5/31/19

OUTDOOR PLAYSCAPES • FUN-SAFE-CONVENIENT

DINNER Mon-Thur $22.99 per adult Fri-Sun $24.99 per adult

2.00 OFF

$

Dinner Only Seniors 60 years or older

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

One coupon per check.

Exp 5/31/19

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

One coupon per check.

165 State Road 7 | Wellington, FL 33414 (Next to Rooms To Go)

www.abovebeyondpreschool.com

561-753-5566 www.tokyobaybuffet.com

It begins

with the

Perfect floor

Our family owned and operated flooring store located in the heart of Wellington is known for outstanding customer service, winning Best of Houzz for Client Satisfaction in both 2017 and 2018. We’ve tailored our showroom to be the ideal selection center for homeowners, builders, and interior design professionals with an extensive selection of hardwood, tile, carpet, and vinyl plank flooring to suit every budget. Visit our new showroom in Wellington today and our trained Design Consultants will help bring your vision to reality. Whether you’re remodeling or building the custom home of your dreams, it always begins with the perfect floor.

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Our new showroom is located at 11101 South Crown Way, Suite 5 • Wellington, FL 33414

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From patients to patience,

It takes a Big

Heart to be a Nurse.

Tess Taylor, RN

In honor of National Nurses Week, we thank you.

For everything you do. For every care in the world.

Join us in thanking a Cleveland Clinic Florida nurse today at ClevelandClinic.org/ThankANurse