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RPB CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

The Wellington Village Council authorized a construction contract to incorporate a left-turn lane on Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive on Tuesday, May 8. The turn lane and other traffic improvements on Big Blue Trace are expected to improve traffic circulation around Wellington Elementary School.

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LGWCD Board Preparing For Possible Merger With The Town

On Monday, May 14, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will review more than 300 pages of documents relating to an anticipated successful voter referendum for the district to become dependent to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. Page 4

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, May 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The theme was Cinco de Mayo and featured tacos and enchiladas. The Voces de America Mariachi Band sang songs, including favorites like “La Cucaracha” and “Guantanamera.” Shown above are Helio and Effie Gonzalez and Alice and C.S. Stern on the dance floor. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

WCF ‘Building A Stronger Community’ Event May 18

Wellington Historical Society Hosts Mixer At Oak Bistro & Wine Bar

The Wellington Historical Society hosted a mixer on Thursday, May 3 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar. The event was for community members to meet the society’s board members, fill out membership applications and to learn more about the society’s plans and goals. Page 8

Horses That Help Hosts Patriotic Barbecue At ITID’s Hamlin House

Horses That Help hosted a patriotic barbecue on Saturday, May 5 at Hamlin House in The Acreage. The day of horseback riding and kids’ activities such as crafts and coloring kept youngsters entertained. Project 425 brought military vehicles for guests to sit in and take photos. The presenting sponsor was Mike Cataldo of ATO Auto Repair. Page 17

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By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Wellington Community Foundation will host its 2018 Kickoff Fundraiser “Building a Stronger Community” on Friday, May 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

The event will be the foundation’s first since signing a memorandum of understanding with the Wellington Village Council.

The memorandum made the foundation’s partnership with the village official, and the foundation has since begun working closely with village staff on projects designed to improve the lives of

James Seder of sponsor First Bank of the Palm Beaches; Mickey Smith of sponsor Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; and Joanna Boynton of sponsor Boynton Financial Group roll up their sleeves to help seniors, veterans and children with much-needed home repairs as part of the Wellington Community Foundation’s “Building A Stronger Community” program.

Wellington’s seniors, veterans and youth.

“The memorandum of understanding has allowed us to do the many things we want to do for people in the community,” Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham said.

With the “Building a Stronger Community” fundraiser, the foundation seeks to raise funds necessary to continue working alongside the village, particularly with Wellington’s community services staff in order to support those residents in the community who need it the most.

“It is all for the greater good of the community, so you really can’t go wrong,” Wenham said, inviting the entire community to attend the May 18 fundraiser.

At the event, the foundation will update the community on its neighbor helping neighbor campaign, and board members will provide detailed information on the foundation’s recent and current projects, what they hope to accomplish by working with the village and the foundation’s plans to make a positive impact moving forward.

“I think the focus of this fundraiser is completely different See WCF EVENT, page 19

CarMax Receives RPB Council Approval For Vehicle Auctions

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council granted a special exception and a zoning amendment last week that will pave the way for a planned CarMax dealership on Southern Blvd.

As part of the ongoing development application, the changes approved Thursday, May 3 were regarding the rules for vehicle auction sales in the village.

Specifically, attorney Bonnie Miskel, representing CarMax at the meeting, requested that the council create a new definition for vehicle auction sales, provide specific regulations relating to vehicle auction sales and add vehicle

auctions as a special exception in the general commercial zoning district.

“CarMax has a different business model than your typical dealership,” Miskel said. “As part of that business model, they have two declarations. One is that [no one] is required to buy a car from them in order to trade in [their] car, and two is that they will not turn away any legally obtained car.

Those principles create a demand that is not typical for a new car dealership, and they result in the need to have these auctions.”

CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the United States, and aims to build on a 13.5-acre vacant parcel between the Village

Shoppes plaza and Al Packer Ford West on the north side of Southern Blvd.

Miskel added that, because CarMax does not turn people away who want to trade-in their cars, they depend on occasional auctions to keep inventory fresh.

The auctions get rid of some of the older cars that have a low chance of being purchased. The CarMax vehicle auctions, though, are limited to licensed bidders and are not open to the general public.

In order to facilitate vehicle auctions, the specific requested regulations include limiting the length of vehicle auctions to be, at most, 25 percent of total hours See RPB COUNCIL, page 4

County Commission Rejects Proposal To Widen 60th Street

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously rejected a proposal Wednesday, May 2 to widen the 60th Street North rightof-way in The Acreage from 80 to 100 feet for about two miles between 120th Avenue North and 140th Avenue North.

The controversial project would have involved taking at least part of 43 residents’ properties.

The staff-initiated request would have begun the process to amend the county’s comprehensive plan to allow the increased right-ofway on the thoroughfare map to allow an eventual five-lane road in the future.

According to the staff report, a five-lane roadway fits within an 80-foot right-of-way, but space in the area is unusually constrained by the City of West Palm Beach’s M Canal. The M Canal encroaches

into the existing 80-foot right-ofway on the north side, and West Palm Beach holds a canal access and maintenance easement over the existing right-of-way.

Additional right-of-way is needed to provide enough space for both a five-lane roadway and the required berm and guardrail adjacent to the M Canal, as was constructed on 60th Street North from east of 120th Avenue North to State Road 7.

Future right-of-way acquisition would have been expected along the south right-of-way line, impacting about 20 feet of frontage on those properties. Construction of a three-lane paved road that includes provisions for an ultimate five-lane roadway for this segment of 60th Street North is shown in Fiscal Year 2021 in Palm Beach County’s Five Year Road Program.

The proposal was first presented See 60TH STREET, page 4

RELAY FOR LIFE WRAP

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held its wrapup party on Wednesday, May 2 at the Wellington Community Center. A total of 75 teams and 150 survivors were registered at the event, which raised $130,972 for the American Cancer Society. Shown above, Kim Whalen gets a thank-you gift from Andrew Ruiz. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 21 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

GL To Present Development Plan To ITID May 16

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report GL Homes has reinstated its original petition to Palm Beach County to rezone its 4,871-acre Indian Trails Grove residential planned unit development after meeting with south county resistance to relocate a substantial portion of its development to the agricultural reserve, where GL Homes also owns property.

The developer will present its original plan once again at the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, May 16 with minor modifications.

The original application filed in 2015 asked for 3,807 residential units or 1.25 units per acre with 300,000 square feet of commercial space and 50,000 square feet of office uses.

In 2016, GL Homes withdrew that application after the Palm Beach County Commission denied an application for 1,030 homes on the 1,288-acre Iota Carol/Delray

Linton Groves property, which is almost completely surrounded by the GL Homes property.

“They’ve sent us a proposal, and they’re on the agenda for May. They’re basically going back to what we had originally discussed and agreed upon,” ITID President Betty Argue said.

“We were trying to negotiate where the impact was and what the value was that they would be paying us.”

GL Homes had agreed to become an ITID active unit of development and donate 640 acres of its property to be developed for water retention, which Argue said has been satisfied.

“The land is now in escrow, so essentially the proposal that’s on the table is pretty much what they had offered before Iota Carol was denied their land use change,” Argue said.

GL Homes is proposing $1,500 per residential unit to be paid to ITID as the plats are approved to See GL HOMES, page 19

Wellington Economy Strong, But Housing A Concern

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Sustaining Wellington’s atypically diverse economy and the community’s quality of life was the topic of the first presentation of a day-long Suburban Remix Directions Workshop held Friday, May 4 at the Wellington Municipal Complex.

Village Manager Paul Schofield began by setting the stage for the presentation of a draft of the Housing and Economic Impact Study by the Metropolitan Center at Florida International University.

“You’re not going to hear anything new today,” said Schofield, who continued that the meeting would talk about sustaining the village’s quality of life. “We’re

going to look at things that will keep us relevant into the future.”

One finding of the study was that Wellington has a very significant economy with an annual permanency income, using wellrecognized multipliers, of $3 billion circulating within the local economy. However, despite commonly held beliefs, the equestrian community accounts for only a small portion of that.

“Every local economy interacts with its neighboring economies,” explained Dr. Ned Murray of FIU, adding that this includes Palm Beach County, as well as the six zip codes immediately surrounding the Wellington business node.

“Wellington is special... the study [answers] where does Wellington

sit as a competitive community.”

FIU’s Kevin Greiner said that residents of Wellington have the highest earnings in the state. This is because high earners gravitate to the community, but not necessarily that the higher rates were earned within the village. However, if Wellington were its own county, it would be the 21st highest-earning average income of any county in the U.S. Greiner noted that the vast number of employed residents work outside the village, but there is an unusually high number of non-employee, home-based industries with nearly one-quarter of all workers working from home.

“These are solid people with See WORKSHOP, page 7

Dr. Ned Murray of FIU’s Metropolitan Center, Wellington Community Services Director Paulette Edwards, and Dr. Maria Ilcheva and Kevin Greiner of FIU. PHOTO BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR/TOWN-CRIER

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Shreya Patel, Isabel Rivera To Lead Sem Ridge Class Of 2018

By M. Dennis Taylor Town Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School’s Class of 2018 will graduate Monday, May 21 at 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Valedictorian Shreya Patel and Salutatorian Isabel Rivera will lead the ceremony as some 580 classmates cross the stage.

During her high school career, Patel, who was born in Coral Springs, was ranked 16th as a freshman, first her sophomore year, second her junior year and now first in her class as a senior at Seminole Ridge.

Patel plans to attend Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa., where she will work toward earning her bachelor’s degree in actuarial science.

At Seminole Ridge, Patel has been a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor

Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. As community service, Patel has provided math tutoring at her school, and she teaches the Gujarati language as a volunteer at her mandir, or temple, where she is also an active participant in youth activities.

Patel said she started at Seminole Ridge taking one math class in eighth grade and has been greatly influenced by teacher Christine Grosso, who provided valuable assistance in math during her years at the school.

“A lesson I learned during high school is that it’s important to surround yourself with a good group of people and the right advisors,” Patel said.

She also advised her fellow classmates, “Appreciate your parents or whoever raised you. My parents went above and beyond the call of duty for me.”

Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and moved to South Florida when she was almost six years old, about 12 years ago. Her class ranking during high school started at 13th as a freshman, then jumped to third as a sophomore, first as a junior and now she is graduating second in her class.

Rivera plans to become a Gator, attending the University of Florida, where she will be majoring in biomedical engineering.

Also a member of several honor societies, Rivera’s extra-curricular activities included math tutoring and community service. She has been a participant in the Dance Marathon, raising funds for the University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

Influences in Rivera’s high school career have included her parents, Jose Rivera and Waleska Santiago, to whom she credits

for her successes. “My father is a teacher, and other teachers who have influenced me include Ms. Elizabeth Seemann, who teaches AP U.S. History; Ms. Victoria Barrameda, who teaches AP Calculus; and Ms. Andrea Caceres, who teachers AP Macroeconomics,” she said.

Rivera said a key lesson she has learned in her high school years is that, “No matter how hard it gets to balance everything, it is worth it.”

She has also learned that it is important to accept everyone as they are.

“Do not be tied down by what everyone else thinks of you, don’t limit yourself or let others limit you,” Rivera said when asked for advice to her fellow students.

As they move on to their college years and each becomes eligible to vote, both students are optimistic about the future of the nation. On a

Valedictorian Shreya Patel

Salutatorian Isabel Rivera

10-point scale of optimism, Rivera pegs the future at a solid nine, and Patel gave it an eight.

“I don’t want to be too pessimis-

tic, because things go up and down in cycles, but whether you think it’s good or bad right now, this too shall pass,” Patel said.

Council Authorizes Traffic Improvements Near Wellington El

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council authorized a construction contract to incorporate a leftturn lane on Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive on Tuesday, May 8. The turn lane and other traffic improvements on Big Blue Trace are expected to improve traffic circulation around Wellington Elementary School.

Also included in the project is the renovation of surrounding walkways, along with culvert and drainage improvements.

“The goal here is to increase school safety, provide better drainage and to have better traffic flow in this area,” Councilman John McGovern said, noting that the project has been under discussion since at least 2015.

Rio-Bak Corporation was awarded the construction contract, with engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn & Associates.

Because of the time-sensitive nature of the project, Mayor Anne Gerwig asked the village staff’s opinion on whether Rio-Bak would be able to have the project completed before students return to school in August.

Village Engineer Tom Lundeen said the goal is to have most of the work done by then.

“Right now, I would like to get

them started with the culvert work underneath the roadway,” he said.

“I want to wait to start switching traffic around until school is out.

And once we get that done, the big push is going to be getting the pathway and curbing done around [Wellington Elementary] before school starts. We may not have the roadway and all the sodding and everything complete before school starts, but we’re going to give it our best shot. It is going to look beautiful in the end.”

Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes also assured the council that Rio-Bak is familiar with the village’s time-sensitive concerns when it comes to renovation projects.

A priority in the project is to at the very least have the pathway around the school completed before students return, since there is a large number of children who walk and bike to school regularly.

“Our goal is to at least try to complete the work that is along the pathway, so that the pathway will be operational by the time school starts, since that is the heaviest-traveled area for those who walk and bike to school,” Barnes explained. “So, this will go a long way in still allowing safe and manageable access to the school.”

Gerwig encouraged families in surrounding neighborhoods to

take advantage of their proximity to the school.

“It is a huge benefit for the community if those who can, ride their bikes and walk to the neighborhood schools,” she said.

In other business, the council accepted a check for the sum of $5,800 from the Wellington Community Foundation. The check was for a set of four different projects that village staff has been working on alongside the foundation. “[We] are here this evening to present the village council with a check for the amount of $5,800,” said Tom Wenham, chair of the Wellington Community Foundation. “This check will be the first of many checks as part of the work we do with the village staff to benefit and support our Wellington seniors, veterans and children to always improve their quality of life in our great hometown.”

The projects being funded by the foundation included four different home repairs and improvements, such as replacing a non-functioning water heater and installing a ramp at a senior resident’s home to facilitate the use of a scooter.

“This is a perfect example of why I love this charity so much,” Vice Mayor Michael Drahos said. “Not only is it Wellington

based, but it also has immediate and direct impact on people’s lives. These are individuals who are Wellington based and needed the help, and you guys were able to do it.”

The collaboration between the council, village staff and the

foundation on the projects is a result of the memorandum of understanding that was signed in February.

“I just want to say thank you to the entire board,” McGovern said. “The mayor and I were here when members of a prior council

wanted this organization to go away. She and I — and the village attorney and the village manager — said no, in the hopes that this organization could be what we always knew it could be — a hallmark of everything we think is good about Wellington.

The Wellington Village Council with Wellington Community Foundation board members. (L-R) Joanna Boynton, Robbin Lee, Councilman John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Tom Wenham, Maria Becker, Councilman Michael Napoleone, James Seder, Mickey Smith, Dr. PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER Gordon Johnson and Vice Mayor Michael Drahos.

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LGWCD Board Preparing For Possible Merger With The Town

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Monday, May 14, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will review more than 300 pages of documents relating to an anticipated successful voter referendum for the district to become dependent to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.

The referendum will be held on Monday, June 25 at the LGWCD office. The proxy-vote election by acreage will be held in the same manner by which four of the district’s five supervisors are elected.

Issues to be discussed at the Monday meeting will include a resubmitted Grau & Associates’ financial report submitted at the last meeting where supervisors asked for a clarification of restricted and unrestricted funds. The supervisors wanted the report to show that a $434,780 restricted fund held for debt service was shown

in the district’s fund balance. A $138,702 balance is available for discretionary spending.

The discussion will include a detailed report on the overall status of the district for the fiscal year ending in September 2017, as well as the retirement system pension liability and contribution schedules.

Additionally, the supervisors will review the 2018-19 fiscal year proposed budget schedule.

The board will also discuss the effects of the district becoming dependent to the town, including a response to Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association President Marge Herzog from Loxahatchee Groves Town Manager Bill Underwood.

The e-mailed letter dated April 26 stated that if the referendum is successful, all active contracts with the LGWCD would remain contracts of the dependent district.

All users water-use permits would

remain in place and in force, and all easements of the LGWCD would become easements of the dependent district.

Further, all current functions of the district would become functions of the dependent district, and employees of the district would become employees in the town.

All LGWCD assets, equipment, land and funds would become assets of the dependent district, and all liabilities of the district, outstanding debt, outstanding loans and compensated absences would become liabilities of the dependent district.

The terms of office of the supervisors would continue until the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council assumes the offices of the board.

All special acts of the LGWCD, unless repealed, would become ordinances of the town, and all resolutions and policies would continue until amended or repealed.

Currently both entities have separate law firms and both charge when the two separate entitles work together to ensure both elected bodies are protected. Under one elected body, this duplicity would not be needed.

Currently both entities have separate engineering companies that charge when the two separate entities work together on projects.

Under one elected body, this duplicity would not be needed either.

Currently both entities have separate web sites and contract out with two separate companies.

This would be combined into one.

Underwood’s e-mail also pointed out that there would be one elected body as opposed to two separate elected bodies, all public meetings would be held at one location, and all public records and information would be available at one location.

He added that currently, the independent district is not re-

quired to follow the county ethics codes, and as a dependent district, following the county ethics code would be required.

The dependent district would also be subject to the Officer of Inspector General requirements as a part of the town.

“These are a few of the items,” he wrote. “There will likely be more as we continue to work through the merger of the district into the town.”

Also Monday, the board will discuss storage and scanning of district records and the possible use of a contractor for that purpose. The board will also review the status of canal maintenance equipment and the equipment maintenance plan.

The district’s current fleet includes a 2007 John Deere tractor side mower, a 2013 John Deere tractor boom mower, a 2014 John Deere tractor/box blade/bush hog, a 2004 John Deere combination

backhoe/loader, a 2013 John Deere long-reach excavator, a 1996 Ford F250 pickup truck, a 2006 Ford F250 pickup truck and a 2000 Ford pickup truck.

The board will discuss the status of district permits with the South Florida Water Management District. The LGWCD draws water from the C-51 Canal through a 50,000 gallon per minute pump.

LGWCD is also allowed to discharge water to the C-51 Canal during wet periods with permission of the SFWMD. Also on the agenda is a list of bidders to retrofit an automatic back-up electric motor start-up and shut-down mechanism for the pump at F Road, replacement of obsolete staff time-clocks and payroll consultant services.

The board will also analyze the condition of the equipment barn at F Road and the acquisition of underlying fee title to district rights-of-way.

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. DONATES MONEY TO SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOOLS

COUNCIL PROCLAIMS AMERICAN STROKE MONTH IN WELLINGTON

At the Tuesday, May 8 Wellington Village Council meeting, Waste Management Inc. presented sustainability scholarships to two Wellington High School students and two Palm Beach Central High School students, and also contributed books to Equestrian Trails Elementary School, Wellington Elementary School and Wellington Landings Middle School. The scholarship winners received money to aid their future science and environmental studies. From book contributions, Equestrian Trails and Wellington El received $1,800, and Wellington Landings received $900. Shown above, Waste PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER Management presents the combined contributions of $9,500.

The Wellington Village Council proclaimed May 2018 as American Stroke Month on Tuesday, May 8. The council stressed the importance of everyone in the community becoming aware and familiar with common stroke symptoms and signs, as well as the extensive amount of resources available at Wellington Regional Medical Center to those who suffer from strokes. “It’s important to know that Wellington Regional is a comprehensive stroke center,” Vice Mayor Michael Drahos said. “There aren’t a lot of hospitals in the country, let alone in South Florida, that can offer the techniques that Wellington Regional does.” WRMC CEO Robbin Lee noted that there will be several events to spread stroke awareness throughout the village in the near future. (L-R) Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman John McGovern, WRMC CEO Robbin Lee, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman Michael PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER Napoleone and Vice Mayor Michael Drahos.

60th Street

County Rejects Proposal

continued from page 1 at the Jan. 31 county initiation hearing, where commissioners directed staff to meet with area residents and the Indian Trail Improvement District. At that meeting, two ITID representatives spoke in opposition to the item, citing a need to examine the transportation issues on a broader scale in the area prior to proceeding with changes to this segment.

Subsequent to the hearing, county staff met with the Acreage Landowners’ Association on Feb.13, wrote letters to right-ofway parcel owners on March 23

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CarMax Auctions

continued from page 1 of operation, allowing a maximum of two vehicle auctions within a seven-day period and only one night auction within a seven-day period, and that a minimum of five acres be required to host such auctions.

Further, daytime auction sales will only be permitted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while evening auction sales will only be permitted from 7 to 10 p.m.

Possible noise pollution from night auctions was a concern for the council, especially when considering the residential areas surrounding the location.

Mayor Fred Pinto was concerned that night auctions held outdoors could be bothersome to residents, so the council decided to specifically include that evening auctions are to be strictly held within an enclosed building.

and letters to parties within 500 feet south of 60th Street North on March 29. E-mails were sent to the ALA, the School District of Palm Beach County and the South Florida Water Management District. Updated information was presented at ITID’s meeting on April 10.

At the May 2 meeting, several residents and public officials spoke against widening the rightof-way, pointing out that it would go through a residential neighborhood.

Drew Martin, representing the Loxahatchee Chapter of the Sierra Club, pointed out that the ITID Board of Supervisors had sent a letter opposing the widening.

“I am concerned about traffic and quality of life, and I think this is being expanded… because of all the development that’s being

approved out there,” he said. “A lot of dense traffic and dense housing is really not quality of life. I think we need to continue to think about why people want to live in Palm Beach County.”

Lenard Griffin, who lives on 60th Street North, said he and his neighbors do not want the widening.

“At this time, there is no reason to even consider it,” he said. “The developers out there, they want it, but it [doesn’t] go anywhere.

It’s a rural area… and you don’t need a five-lane superhighway going through it. If you want to do something like that, you should buy all the houses on the street, there’s 43 of them, and build whatever you want.”

Griffin also pointed out that no accommodations had been made for road drainage, and that

residents would lose their septic tanks and wells by taking their property.

“The county says you have to have so much property to have septic tanks,” he said. “When you do that, you take it away.”

Griffin pointed out that at the last meeting, 38 of the 43 property owners spoke against the proposal.

“It’s a two-lane road now, and we’ve been there for 38 years, and I have no problem with a dirt road,” he said.

ITID Engineer Jay Foy said the request for an additional 20 feet over two miles minimizes the real issue.

“The real issue is we need to look at the overall transportation problem,” he said. “This is a very tiny piece, so we’re asking you to look at the overall picture —

Northlake, 60th and the Seminole Pratt extension to the Beeline, the whole thing. To take this little piece is out of context.”

Foy also pointed out that the letter from ITID asks the county to take Persimmon Blvd., which is owned and maintained by the district, off the transportation map.

“There’s a hole in the state legislation for 298 districts. We get no money to fund anything,” he said. “Anybody can use our roads, yet there is no state funding. We want Persimmon taken out of the analysis that the developers outside of the Indian Trail Improvement District are using.

The road network needs to stand on its own without the roads we built, and we pay to maintain.”

Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay, whose district

includes The Acreage, said she would oppose the 60th Street proposal.

“I attended the community meeting and listened to the residents,” McKinlay said. “I think that we can build a sufficient roadway to address the needs that we have in that area with the right-of-way that has already been agreed upon, and I do not want to see another 20 feet taken off of those property owners’ property, making most of them non-conforming lots.”

She added that if the county commission really wants to purchase additional right-of-way it should start putting aside money to fully purchase all of those properties.

McKinlay asked for the other commissioners’ support to reject the proposal, and they agreed 7-0.

With the changes specifically regarding the evening auctions, the council approved amending the zoning code to include the regulations in regard to vehicle auctions.

These auction regulations are subject to the council’s approval of the overall CarMax application within the next couple of months, and, also, on how fast the dealership builds its inventory.

“They do not intend to have auctions on the property initially,” Miskel explained. “It will take them a year or two to build inventory. When they are ready to have an auction on the property, they will be on the phase-two part of the property, and we will have to come back with a site plan, but the activity will occur within a building.”

The CarMax application is expected to go before the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for its first official reading on Thursday, May 17.

In other business: • The council proclaimed May 2018 as Building Safety Month in

the village. The proclamation is intended to help raise awareness about the importance of safe building planning and constructing.

“The theme for 2018 encourages all Americans to raise awareness of building safety and resilient construction, which ensures that the places where we live,

learn, work and play are safe.

It also recognizes that countless lives have been saved due to the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies,” Pinto explained.

The Building Safety Month proclamation recognizes code officials for allowing structural de-

velopment and economic growth within the Royal Palm Beach community.

• The council proclaimed the week of May 20 as the village’s National Public Works Week.

The proclamation is in honor of the public works officials who devotedly work to enhance resi-

dents’ health, safety, comfort and quality of life.

“The efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the Public Works Department is materially influenced by [the public’s] attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform,” Pinto said.

Councilman Richard Valuntas, Vice Mayor Selena Smith, Building Code Administrator Robert Hill, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky and Councilman Jeff Hmara with the Building Safety Month proclamation.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH YOUNG AT HEART CLUB CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, May 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The theme was Cinco de Mayo and featured tacos and enchiladas. The Voces de America Mariachi Band sang songs, including favorites like “La Cucaracha” and “Guantanamera.” For more information, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5149.

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Marco, Edwin, Freddie, John, Tito, Wilson and Luis of the Voces de America Mariachi Band.

Roberta Hennessy, Maryann Robinson, Berit Hogan and Lee Messina.

(Seated) Sue Rivesman, Marilyn Young and Ellen Hess; and (standing) Deve Zwan and Aida Ortiz.

Mina Anafi, Eleanor DiCioccio, Don Croswell, Dee Lipkin, Bella Wissing and Jan Lifshutz.

Louise Moreno, Victoria Lang and June Conwell.

Elisa Diament with Tito, John, Edwin and Freddie from Voces de America.

Wendy Haddeland, Leah Lopez, Dolores Valentine, Joan and George Canova, and Richie Carmine.

Sarah Gardner and Virgina Avila.

Johanna Petralia, Renee Bobis and Marion Sackstein.

The Voces de America Mariachi Band performs.

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“We wouldn’t go anywhere else when it comes to our family’s healthcare.”

When Cherie and Jason Lee had their twin boys in 2010, they chose Wellington Regional Medical Center as their hospital.

The experience was second to none. That’s why when Cherie was expecting another baby last year, Wellington Regional was their hospital again.

“We didn’t consider giving birth at any other hospital. There wasn’t a single detail of care that was overlooked. I just knew my family was the team’s priority every step of the way,” the mother of three said.

The Birthing Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center delivers comprehensive care for women and infants in a family-focused environment. Dedicated obstetricians, neonatologists and nurses are on hand 24-hours a day to help ensure every mother and baby gets the individualized care they need. With private, newly renovated labor, delivery and recovery rooms, it is the perfect setting to welcome a new baby. And with the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the western community, advanced care is only steps away, allowing mothers and babies to stay close to each other so critical bonding can occur.

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NEWS BRIEFS Local Riders Make Short List For 2018 WEG

The United States Equestrian Federation, the national governing body of equestrian sport, has named four area show jumping athletes and two area dressage athletes to the short list for the FEI World Equestrian Games.

Local show jumpers include Wellington residents Margie Engle, Kent Farrington, Lauren Hough and Laura Kraut. Other riders named to the short list include Jamie Barge of Malibu, Calif.; Beezie Madden of Cazenovia, N.Y.; Devin Ryan of Long Valley, N.J.; Jessica Springsteen of Colts Neck, N.J.; Adrienne Sternlicht of Greenwich, Conn.; and McLain Ward of Brewster, N.Y. Local dressage riders include Shelly Francis of Loxahatchee and Kasey Perry-Glass of Wellington.

Other dressage riders on the short list include Laura Graves of Geneva, Fla.; Ashley Holzer of New York, N.Y.; Olivia LaGoy-Weltz of Haymarket, Va.; Adrienne Lyle of Ketchum, Idaho; Steffen Peters of San Diego, Calif.; and

Sabine Schut-Kery of Thousand Oaks, Calif.

WEG, held every four years, is one of the largest events on the global sporting calendar, combining the eight equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, para-equestrian dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, vaulting and reining. The games will take place from Sept. 11 to Sept. 23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C., with dressage taking place Sept. 13-16 and show jumping taking place Sept. 19-23.

In accordance with the selection procedures, the shortlisted athletes will compete in observation events throughout the summer for further team selection consideration. For more information about the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018, visit www.tryon2018.com.

RPB Citizen Summit May 21

The Village of Royal Palm Beach, with the assistance of Lyle Sumek Associates, will be conducting a Citizen Summit on May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 100

Sweet Bay Lane to solicit input to be used to finalize the village’s Strategic Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum in which citizens can share their ideas and priorities about what is most important to their quality of life in the community. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

PRH Chamber To Meet At Home Depot May 17

The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County will host a business, educational and social networking meeting on Thursday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at Home Depot, located at 220 S. State Road 7.

The theme will be “Building Your Future: Targeting the New America” with guest speaker Eugenio “Gene” Bryan of Hispanic Marketing Services.

Advance registration is open until Wednesday, May 16 and is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. The cost is $20 at the door. There will complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres. Business exhibition tables

are available. For more info., call (561) 889-6527 or visit www. prhchamber.com.

Chamber To Host Cyber Crime Talk

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host “Cyber Crime & Your Business: What is Corporate Account Takeover?” at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive) on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

The event features keynote speaker Enrique Fernandez, director of fraud and security at Florida Community Bank. Security awareness training is a critical component for every business.

This program will help business owners and employees understand the dangers and challenges of cyber crime. For more info., e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525.

Free Kayaking, Paddle-Boarding In Wellington

The Village of Wellington will offer two free rental days with Pad-

dleAwaySports on Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 26 on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, guests have the opportunity to enjoy free rentals of kayaks, tandem kayaks and paddle-boards, sponsored by the Village of Wellington.

Pre-registration is not required, but launch times are expected to fill quickly. Starting in June, kayaks and paddle-boards will be available to rent on the lake. For more info., call PaddleAwaySports at (561) 541-6784.

Renovations At Village Park Playground

The playground and adjacent pavilions located at Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) will be closed beginning Monday, May 14 for maintenance and renovations, and will remain closed through Friday, May 25. They will re-open, weather permitting, on Saturday, May 26.

During the closure, the mulch surface of the playground will be replaced with a more durable rub-

ber surfacing. Renovations to the pavilions will include the addition of new column fascia. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

May 12 Cultural Diversity Day

CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will host the annual Cultural Diversity Day Celebration on Saturday, May 12 from 1 to 8 p.m. with show time at 3 p.m. The event will take place at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.).

The event will be a great opportunity to celebrate, share and enjoy a wide diversity of food, arts, entertainment and cultural programs. There will be exciting performances from local and international artists, international DJ music, food and crafts vendors, and more.

Sponsored by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, this annual community event is free and open to all family members.

For more information, call Event Chair Elet Cyris at (561) 791-9087, Ernie Garvey at (561) 676-5664 or the Village of Royal Palm Beach at (561) 753-1232.

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Duane D. Christensen, a native of Logan, died peacefully at home on May 6, 2018 in Wellington, FL surrounded by his family at the age of 89 from natural causes.

Mr. Christensen graduated from Logan High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University in 1952. While in school, he worked as a sports editor at the Logan Herald-Journal and as a sports announcer at KVNU. He entered the U.S. Army through the ROTC program and following basic training, served as Post Public Information Officer in Fort Lee, VA. Following military duty, Mr. Christensen joined Phillips Petroleum Company in a marketing capacity in Bartlesville, OK. In 1960, Mr. Christensen moved to St. Louis, MO to join what then was a small privatelyheld company, Maritz, Inc., that provided advertising, sales promotion, research and training services to major U.S. corporations. During his 34year career with Maritz, he served in several top management positions and played a key role in the company’s growth into a worldwide organization with sales revenues exceeding $1.7 billion and over 6000 employees.

In St. Louis, Mr. Christensen was active in many business and civic organizations. He served in leadership positions with the United Way, Arts and Education Council, Higher Education Council, Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy, Boys and Girls Club of St. Louis, and others. He served six years as president of the St. Louis Private Industry Council and in 1990, was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Missouri 2000 Commission. In 1994, Mr. Christensen moved to West Palm Beach, FL and served on the board of the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club.

Mr. Christensen’s greatest accomplishment was his role as a father. He valued family more than anything else in life. He inspired his children to be the best they could be and was always available to offer kind words of encouragement and love. He is survived by his wife, Gayla, of West Palm Beach; a daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Tom, of Houston, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Lauren of Sarasota, FL; and a son, Alexander of West Palm Beach, FL. His 4 granddaughters, Brooke, Beatty, Briar and Lisle will miss him dearly. Mr. Christensen’s kind, genuine spirit and sense of humor was loved by many and will be forever remembered by his friends and family.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11AM MST on May 12th at the Allen-Hall in Logan, Utah.

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board Scholarship Committee has announced its selection of the ten residents graduating seniors to receive the 2017-2018 Village of Royal Palm Beach college scholarships: Ethan Caballero (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Lindsay Eisenstark (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Matthew Emerick (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Madeline Gaugler (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Alaa Hamed (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Miranda Hill (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Tasha Joseph (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Amaya Maragh (Royal Palm Beach Community High School); Dillon McGovern (Suncoast Community High School) and Zachary Vera (Seminole Ridge Community High School). The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will present a $1000 scholarship award to each of these ten graduating seniors at its Council Regular Meeting scheduled on May 17, 2018.

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Royal Palm Green Market Open On Wednesdays This Summer

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar is now open to the public every Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, south of Okeechobee Blvd. on Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

This new summertime version of the green market held Sundays during the fall and winter will continue rain or shine until October, with the exception of Wednesday, July 4.

Local vendors will be sponsoring businesses and promoting some new ones. “We have a

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continued from page 1 experience and high earnings,” Greiner said.

FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva said that Wellington is incredibly unique, and that equestrian branding is a marketing benefit that distinguishes the community.

Murray added that the equestrian and non-equestrian aspects of the community benefit each other.

Together, they help one another

variation of vendors from week to week,” said Kathy Gilbert, who runs the green market through her company, POTTC Events.

Attendees can expect new vendors and also find familiar ones.

It’s always full of surprises, and no one knows what’s beyond the entrance.

Veterans Park also has a playground and a fountain, so part of an adult shopping trip can be fun activities for the children and family. Well-behaved pets are also welcome.

The green market’s various vendors will sell food or crafts

in a family atmosphere. Produce vendors will sell fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and home-grown potted plants and flowers.

Other displays sell delicious baked goods like pastries, breads and desserts. For those wanting something to complement these goodies, there are vendors who also sell jams and jellies, relish and sauces, even nuts and pickles.

Included with these are spices, plus teas and coffee beans to take home.

Food is not the only thing on the list of items available in the bazaar-themed atmosphere. There

are also some vendors that sell arts and crafts. The selections vary with each visit.

Premium vendors offer up fresh seafood, meat products, eggs, milk and yogurts. Included with that is packaged food that you can eat immediately, once bought.

There is live entertainment at the green market, with a different performer each week. Dave Bryan and George Manosis are some examples.

There is free parking around Veterans Park and shuttle service is available between the park and nearby Lindsay Ewing Park.

The green market first opened about five years ago on Sundays at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Two years after it opened, it was moved to Veterans Park.

Gilbert said that it is closer to some schools around that area and that Wednesdays are actually a good shopping day for students leaving school or for parents waiting for their kids. “Not everyone could join us on Sunday, so Wednesday is a perfect opportunity,” she said.

The market is also a relaxing place for neighbors who are interested in getting together. “It’s

a really friendly atmosphere,” Gilbert explained.

She added that the green market also supports the local community.

There are always locals selling their products or promoting new businesses.

Because it benefits locals, it benefits the whole community, Gilbert said.

For more information, or to sign up either as a vendor, musician or sponsor, visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com. To contact the POTTC for additional information, call (561) 792-9260 or e-mail info@pottcevents.com.

grow and improve the lifestyle. “It is not a zero-sum game,” he said.

This equestrian topic sparked the most interest and comments of the session, with Murray and the FIU team stressing that the measure is of the 365-day economy and is based upon third party research. It does not measure the county-wide or village-specific impact of the equestrian season and the influx of visitors for it.

Murray said that the equestrian aspects of the village are an important part of the economy and make the community unique, with each worker accounting for

more than $100,000 in productivity per year. The study describes the number of “permanent horse and other equestrian production and support activities workers on an annual basis,” not including part-time and seasonal workers, as 1,315.

Parameters of the study would not include the value of horse sales, rental space in facilities that have less than four stalls or collect in cash, solo or non-employee businesses and businesses that self-selected in another category.

Councilwoman Tanya Siskind asked about businesses that fall

into more than one category. For example, a business that rents stalls, provides riding lessons and sells tack. These would only be counted in a single category of the data.

The figures also don’t include visitors who come into the village for the winter season of equestrian events that affect the county economy as a whole, since the study is only the Wellington-specific permanent, year-round impact.

The other big finding of the study was that in addition to the many strengths, some significant challenges face the village.

The study stated that, “Wellington’s next 40-plus years will be different from its previous 40 years. Build-out is approaching, the community’s master plan nears completion, and 60,000-plus residents are changing the voice of Wellington.”

The study revealed that competitive advantages of Wellington are its housing mix and the type and preference of homes available, the robust 21st-century economy and the fact that its professional workforce has an economic income of $99,925 to $124,905. “This is basically double the national average,” Greiner said.

However, the housing stock does present some challenges “The biggest challenge is pre1990 homes, of which 80 percent

are single family homes,” Schofield said.

Countywide, 50 percent of homes are one or two bedrooms.

In Wellington, only 20 percent are one or two bedrooms. Over the last five years, Wellington’s population of residents over age 55 has increased by 31.7 percent, and residents over age 65 has increased by 52.7 percent.

Wellington’s 24,529 residential units are aging, and one and twobedroom residences and rental units are underserved. “The millennials and empty-nesters segments are growing, and families are staying longer,” Schofield said.

“We have strong demand for one and two bedrooms.”

However, the village’s housing stock is out of sync with the needs of millennials and empty nesters.

“Our strength is families,” said Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, who commented that he wants to incentivize the renovation of existing homes.

The housing stock means that Wellington may not be able to serve all sectors of the population.

“We may not be able to attract millennials, and we may not want to target them,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said.

She also commented that dwellings without a homestead exemption could include two different things, either that people who own

the unit, rent it out, or secondly, people own another home, and stay here only during the season.

Drahos said that the village’s strength remains in targeting families, and Schofield agreed.

“We are always going to be successful as a family community,” Schofield said.

McGovern also favored that focus. “We need to do the things that Wellington does well,” he said.

The study stated that Wellington’s areas of success include the quality of life, the equestrian branding, the quality of the schools, the ease of transportation and lack of congestion.

“This is less about asphalt and more about reducing the commute,” Greiner said.

The study concluded that reinvesting and redevelopment planning will yield long-term dividends, including quality education, maintaining the living standard, improving portions of the community in order to remain relevant, defining and honing the village’s destination status and determining Wellington’s willingness to become the hub of central Palm Beach County.

Greiner said the challenges are that there is not a lot of space left for traditional businesses, but that Wellington is a leading 21stcentury, live-work community with a vibrant, healthy economy.

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RPB VET VISITS H.L. JOHNSON FOR NATIONAL PET WEEK DRAWING CONTEST

Dr. Randall Dugal of Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach visited H.L. Johnson Elementary School on Monday, May 7 to hand out awards to winning art students who took part in the annual National Pet Week Drawing Contest. Winners were chosen by Community Animal Hospital staff. First place winners received a bag of art supplies, while second and third place winners received gift certificates. Student artwork will be displayed at Dugal’s office.

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Kindergarten: First place Sade Atokt, second place Mischa Rodrigues and third place Devika Rajawat.

First Grade: First place Alex Hughes and second place Providence Haines.

Third Grade: Second place Abigail Chrysostome and third place Cailee Sessions.

Fourth Grade: First place Emilie Bach, second place Riley Barhite and third place Tamsin Lee.

Art instructor Kim Farnam with Tammy and Dr. Randall Dugal.

Second Grade: First place Danny Cho, second place Aiden Vazquez and third place Ayleen Rodriguez.

Fifth Grade: First place Sarah Nuzzolo, second place Madison Matula and third place Kaylan Ripley.

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WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS MIXER AT OAK BISTRO & WINE BAR The Wellington Historical Society hosted a mixer on Thursday, May 3 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar. The event was for community members to meet the society’s board members, fill out membership applications and to learn more about the society’s plans and goals. For more information, visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

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Frank and Herta Suess, Maureen Budjinski and Maureen and Don Gross.

Denis Quinlan displays a 1965 aerial image of Wellington.

Sue and Leonard Bierer.

Maureen Gross and Herta Suess.

Joan Manning and James Seder enjoy the mixer.

John and Margaret Tamsberg.

Maureen Budjinski and Mary Jo Shockley with Bill and Jody Jorgensen.

PBSO DEPUTY VISITS WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES MEETING

Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, May 3 at the Wanderers in Wellington. After a social period and dinner, nominations for the board were conducted. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Ledford spoke to the group and showed a slideshow regarding active shooter scenarios. For more information about the group, visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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Vice President for Membership Lynda Chicano, incoming Vice President for Programs Teresa Harrington, Jaime Castellanos, Kathy Zangen and Mimi Barnhart.

Outgoing Vice President for Programs Phyllis Gauger with PBSO Deputy John Ledford.

Lynda Chicano and Teresa Harrington.

Donna Kuebler, Allyson Samiljan, Lynda Chicano and Cheryl Dunn Bychek load Harmony House donations into Samiljan’s car.

Johanna Jurado June 27, 1966 – April 29, 2018 Johanna Jurado of Wellington, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, as the result of an automobile accident in La Lima, Honduras. She was 51 years old.

Born June 27, 1966 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Olga and Ernesto Barreiro. She married Ed Jurado on June 21, 1986, and they attended The Pennsylvania State University until moving to Florida in January 1989.

She worked as a mathematics teacher in South Florida for twentyfour years, at Palm Beach Community College, The King’s Academy, Crestwood Middle School, and Okeeheelee Middle School. She also worked for three years as the minister to children and families at the West Campus of Family Church.

She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her energy and excitement were contagious. Her life will be remembered as one lived in joyful service of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her husband Ed; children Kyle (Ashley) Jurado, Kaila (John) Berger, and Jenna Jurado; grandchildren Casey and Clark Jurado; parents Olga and Ernesto Barreiro; brother Mauricio (Sheri) Barreiro; sisters Sylvia (Robert) Thomas, Olga (Thomas) Kosar, and Marcella (Robert) Shetzler; father-in-law Patrick Jurado; sister-in-law Monica Jurado; and fifteen nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Alicia Jurado, and her niece, Alessandra Barreiro.

A memorial worship service will be held Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at the Downtown Campus of FAMILY CHURCH, 1101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. _______________ A reception will follow. The family requests that guests dress in vibrant colors rather than traditional black attire. ________________ In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to First Care Women’s Clinic at: https://firstcareforlife.com/johanna.

VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Royal Palm Beach currently has a vacancy for an alternate member on the Planning and Zoning Commission which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month and a vacancy for an alternate member on the Education Advisory Board which meets the second Monday of the month. All meetings are held in the Village Meeting Hall. If you are a resident of Royal Palm Beach and would like to volunteer your service and expertise on this local government Board, pick up an application at the Village Clerk’s office or download it from the Village’s website at http://fl-royalpalmbeach.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5207. Return the completed application to the Village Clerk’s office no later than May 30, 2018 for Council consideration at its June 7th meeting.

If further information is desired, please call the Village Clerk at 790-5102.

By: Diane DiSanto, MMC, Village Clerk

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Honesty, Kindness, Generosity And Community Involvement Pay Off For 24 Area Students

PHOTOS BY VINNIE PERRIN AND BETSY LABELLE

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarships, 23rd 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 others.”

That was the message that Jess Santamaria gave 24 student honorees at the 2018 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.

Grace Norick Binks Forest 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 5 event was his son, attorney Chris Santamaria, and daughter, attorney Michelle 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 awardees and providing a good education.

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

Savannah Mazzeo Golden Grove Elementary

Isabella Farrell

Michael Swiderski Panther Run Elementary

Frederick “Fred” Batista Pierce Hammock Elementary

Sponsor: Royal Florida Communities Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Adrian Araneo Ideal School of Leadership

Isemelie Pierre Lake Shore Middle School

Nyla Tafoya Pahokee Middle School

Cheyenne Brown Wellington Collegiate Academy

Bailey Maher Wellington High School

Western Academy Charter School

Sydnei Borges

Jaden Suckoo Crestwood Middle School

Mckenna Epstein Wellington Landings Middle School

Sara Koci Western Pines Middle School Sponsor: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Luis Collazo Royal Palm Beach Elementary

Sponsor: Royal Commerce Park Represented by: John Cornea

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Chris Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Commerce Park Represented by: John Cornea

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

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

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Sponsor: Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Sophia Pustilnik New Horizons Elementary

D’Ariea Franklin Glade View Elementary

Bryce Marconi Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

Sponsor: Palm Beach County School Board Represented by: Marcia Andrews

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Chris Santamaria

Founder Jess Santamaria congratulates the student honorees and assisted by co-masters of ceremonies, attorney Chris Santamaria and attorney Michelle Santamaria.

Josefina Roccatagliata Cypress Trails Elementary

H.L. Johnson Elementary

Sponsor: Arie Adams Memorial Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

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

2018 scholarship honorees gather at the center court of the original Wellington Mall following the awards program.

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

Presenter: Mohamed Osman Chowdhury American Muslim Alliance of Florida

Shatavia Warren Crossroads Academy High School

Miranda Garcia Glades Central High School

Dana Bryan Seminole Ridge High School

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Testifying Made Simple Represented by: Attorney Michelle Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Presenter: Village Manager Paul Schofield Village of Wellington

Good Students + Good Deeds = 24 Scholarships

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Honesty, Kindness, Generosity And Community Involvement Pay Off For 24 Area Students

PHOTOS BY VINNIE PERRIN AND BETSY LABELLE

My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarships, 23rd 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 others.”

That was the message that Jess Santamaria gave 24 student honorees at the 2018 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.

Grace Norick Binks Forest 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 5 event was his son, attorney Chris Santamaria, and daughter, attorney Michelle 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 awardees and providing a good education.

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

Savannah Mazzeo Golden Grove Elementary

Isabella Farrell

Michael Swiderski Panther Run Elementary

Frederick “Fred” Batista Pierce Hammock Elementary

Sponsor: Royal Florida Communities Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Adrian Araneo Ideal School of Leadership

Isemelie Pierre Lake Shore Middle School

Nyla Tafoya Pahokee Middle School

Cheyenne Brown Wellington Collegiate Academy

Bailey Maher Wellington High School

Western Academy Charter School

Sydnei Borges

Jaden Suckoo Crestwood Middle School

Mckenna Epstein Wellington Landings Middle School

Sara Koci Western Pines Middle School Sponsor: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Luis Collazo Royal Palm Beach Elementary

Sponsor: Royal Commerce Park Represented by: John Cornea

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Chris Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Commerce Park Represented by: John Cornea

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

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Abigail Estevez #1 Education Place

Sponsor: Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Sophia Pustilnik New Horizons Elementary

D’Ariea Franklin Glade View Elementary

Bryce Marconi Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

Sponsor: Palm Beach County School Board Represented by: Marcia Andrews

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Chris Santamaria

Founder Jess Santamaria congratulates the student honorees and assisted by co-masters of ceremonies, attorney Chris Santamaria and attorney Michelle Santamaria.

Josefina Roccatagliata Cypress Trails Elementary

H.L. Johnson Elementary

Sponsor: Arie Adams Memorial Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

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

2018 scholarship honorees gather at the center court of the original Wellington Mall following the awards program.

Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Michelle Santamaria

Presenter: Mohamed Osman Chowdhury American Muslim Alliance of Florida

Shatavia Warren Crossroads Academy High School

Miranda Garcia Glades Central High School

Dana Bryan Seminole Ridge High School

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Testifying Made Simple Represented by: Attorney Michelle Santamaria

Presenter: Original Wellington Mall Represented by: Jess Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Presenter: Village Manager Paul Schofield Village of Wellington

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NEWS

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER HOLDS GRAND OPENING OF WELLINGTON LOCATION

Wellington’s new European Wax Center location hosted its grand opening on Saturday, May 5. The facility, located in the Whole Foods Market plaza, provides luxurious but affordable waxing services from brows to lips to bikini lines. The new business is located at 2557 S. State Road 7. For more information, call (561) 257-5099 or visit www.waxcenter.com.

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Adrianna Falcon and Maria Dominguez.

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Tanya and Annabel Hamann.

Owner Lisa Schiller celebrates the European Wax Center’s grand opening.

Linda Dill at the OrangeTheory information booth outside of the new European Wax Center.

NEW PEDIPEC OF ROYAL PALM BEACH FACILITY HOSTS OPEN HOUSE EVENT

PediPec of Royal Palm Beach held an open house on Tuesday, May 1. PediPec is a daycare facility for pediatric patients who have unique medical needs. The PediPec staff provides medical assistance, comfort and care for the patients. The new facility is located PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER at 1402 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more information, visit http://pedipec.pedistat.co.

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Allyson Nycole Miller Graduates From FAU

Allyson Nicole Miller, daughter of Dori and Dean Miller of Wellington, graduated from Florida Atlantic University on May 3. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and graduated with honors, summa cum laude.

After graduating in 2012 from Palm Beach Central High School, Miller attended Florida Atlantic University for her undergraduate studies. In 2016, she graduated cum laude with two degrees, one in neuroscience and behavior, and one in criminal justice.

While working on her master’s degree, Miller published an article in Programming titled, “The Link Between Neuroscience and Leadership.” She is also working on another article for publication later this year.

Miller plans to pursue a doctoral

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Wellington’s Jerkins Makes Auburn University NCAA Equestrian Team

Wellington native Haylee Cille Jerkins, daughter of Lisa and Marrell Jerkins, has been selected to join Auburn University’s equestrian team after a grueling selection process.

The varsity team slot is no surprise in the Jerkins family. Jerkins’

father, Marrell Jerkins, is an Auburn graduate and Academic All SEC football player. Her mother, Lisa Ann Jerkins, played varsity tennis for Sweet Briar College.

Jerkins, an avid writer and artist with a red belt in tae kwon do, plans to study pre-med while

Allyson Nicole Miller degree and hopes to begin in January. Currently, she is working as a student conduct coordinator in the dean’s office at Lynn University.

She also works part time at Lilly Pulitzer.

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competing against the nation’s top university-age riders.

Jerkins, 18, has been winning on the Florida Hunter A and AA Circuit for years, winning grand and reserve championships in Wellington and Lexington, Ky. Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival is the world’s most competitive series of winter hunter and jumper shows.

Auburn University has one of the nation’s top equestrian programs; The teams were National Champions in 2016, 2013, 2011 and 2006, and is actively competing in the 2018 National Championships. Auburn also holds the title SEC Champions in 2016, 2011, 2010 and 2004.

Jerkins has been riding since she was 12. She was an A student at Florida Virtual School while

learning the nuances of a winning jumping round from her trainers, David Belford and Christopher Payne of Cincinnati-based New Hope Farm LLC. But some of her extra edge may have come from her study of tae kwon do, a Korean martial art grounded in Japanese, Chinese and Korean traditions. Tae kwon do uses head-height jumping and spinning kicks that emphasize balance and control. Jerkins has earned a red belt, which means she is studying the highest level of tae kwon do for the black belt.

Jerkins hones her focusing skills with avid gaming. She rounds out her competitive life by teaching herself Japanese and working on creative writing. She also is an artist, and one of her favorite subjects is Japanese anime characters.

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Teacher Johanna Jurado Of Wellington Dies At Age 51

Johanna Jurado of Wellington passed away Sunday, April 29 as the result of an automobile accident in La Lima, Honduras. She was 51 years old.

Born June 27, 1966 in Queens, N.Y., she was the daughter of Olga and Ernesto Barreiro. She married Ed Jurado on June 21, 1986, and they attended the Pennsylvania State University until moving to Florida in January 1989.

Jurado worked as a mathematics teacher in South Florida for 24 years, at Palm Beach Community College, the King’s Academy, Crestwood Middle School and Okeeheelee Middle School. She also worked for three years as the minister to children and families at the West Campus of Family Church.

Jurado was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her energy and excitement were contagious. Her life will be remembered as one lived in joyful service of her lord and savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her husband Ed; children Kyle (Ashley) Jurado, Kaila (John) Berger and Jenna Jurado; grandchildren Casey and Clark Jurado; parents Olga and Ernesto Barreiro; brother Mauricio (Sheri) Barreiro; sisters Sylvia (Robert) Thomas, Olga (Thomas)

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Haylee Cille Jerkins is now a member of Auburn University’s equestrian team.

Literacy Coalition Golf Tourney Set For May 22

Johanna Jurado Kosar and Marcella (Robert) Shetzler; father-in-law Patrick Jurado; sister-in-law Monica Jurado; and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her motherin-law, Alicia Jurado, and her niece, Alessandra Barreiro.

A memorial worship service will be held Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. at the Downtown Campus of Family Church (1101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). A reception will follow. The family requests that guests dress in vibrant colors rather than traditional black attire.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to First Care Women’s Clinic at https:// firstcareforlife.com/johanna.

Wellington resident Susan Rabinowitz has witnessed first-hand how learning to read can change a child or adult’s life. She is the president of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s board of directors and is a dedicated literacy volunteer.

Rabinowitz is encouraging golfers in Wellington, and throughout the county, to swing into action for literacy on May 22. That’s when the Literacy Links golf tournament will take place at the beautiful Palm Beach Par 3 course. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the world-renowned course offers stunning views.

Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. Golfers will tee-off at 8:30 a.m. A foursome is $700 and includes lunch. Individuals can play for $200.

The Literacy Links tournament

Susan Rabinowitz will provide local adults and children in need with links to literacy to succeed in school and life.

Visit www.literacypbc.org to sign up for the tournament, or to learn more.

Wellington High School senior Jonathan Wilson recently joined the ranks of approximately 7,500 high school seniors to become a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. About 1.5 million high school juniors entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which serves as the initial screen for program entrants. Semifinalists include the highest-scoring entrants in each state. To become a finalist, semifinalists must submit an application, including their academic record, participation in school and community activities, employment, awards and honors, along with an essay and a recommendation by a high school official. Shown above is Wilson being honored by University of Central Florida outgoing President Dr. John C. Hitt and President-Elect Dr. Dale Whittaker at a banquet for National Merit Scholars at UCF.

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Sem Ridge Celebrates College Signing Day Seminole Ridge High School took part in the annual nationwide College Signing Day on May 1, with events before school and during both lunch periods. Seniors celebrated their post-secondary plans by signing a college banner and taking Class of 2018 photos.

School counselors, administrators, teachers and students proudly wore their college gear to show off their school of choice.

Championed by former First Lady Michelle Obama, College Signing Day rallies around stu-

dents who have committed to higher education and deserve to be celebrated like a celebrity or a star athlete, whether attending a community college or a four-year university, enrolling in a certification program, joining the military or undertaking other education past high school.

Track and Field Athletes Advance to States — The SRHS boys track and field team accomplished several firsts recently in regional competition: The school qualified eight for state competition — the

SRHS seniors sign the College Signing Day poster.

most in school history — and had its highest team finish with 46 points, finishing fourth out of 30 teams. Congratulations to these athletes traveling to the University of North Florida for the FHSAA state finals: Kyle Hare, Immanuel Jones, Devon McMinns, Kody Phelps, Nico Pieroni, Aaron Pringle, Kailen Romer and Matthew Zimmerman.

NHS Chooses Officers — The Seminole Ridge chapter of the National Honor Society has elected officers for the coming school year. Congratulations to President Shane Laurent, Vice President Bethany Seltzer, Secretary Kacey Repici, Treasurer Rocco Abuisi, Historian Carly Swanson, Editor Magali Nicho and Parliamentarian Vanessa Tomasek.

ASL Honor Society Induction — The SRHS American Sign Language Honor Society chapter held its annual induction ceremony May 2.

“The dedication of these students is amazing,” ASL instructor Rose Adams said. “It has been an honor and an achievement seeing so many students inducted.”

Congratulations to Miranda Aucion, Kateland Clothier, Caitlyn

Deese, Frank De Sousa, Rileigh Edgar, Alexis Ferland, Kaitlyn Hartigan, Arianna Jaimes, Aliesha King, Anastasia Kobussen, Eden Martin, Alyssa Matlach, Kayla McKenzie, Emma Ochoa, Ashley Pellicone, Lauryn Plancarté, Lyndsey Plancarté, Brooke Roper and Brooke Ryerson.

Tri-M Society Induction — The Seminole Ridge chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society has inducted members for the coming school year. Congratulations to Brendan Abraham, Danielle Cohen, Moneus Elysee, Luvenys Gonzales, Mia Gonzalez, Chase Goodall, Jessica Gordon, Victoria Holt, Megan Kartheiser, Jacob McConnell, Alyssa McMinns, Anne Perry, Stephanie Piloto and Abigail Strickland.

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with campus events. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for April 30 through May 4. Chase Morrison (grade 9), Shivana Ramnarine (grade 10), Francesca Famiano (grade 11) and Devon McMinns (grade 12).

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FIRE-RESCUE VISITS WELLINGTON EL

Wellington Elementary School students in kindergarten through second grade recently had an in-house field trip with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Jeff Heinz and Johnny Weight of the Fire-Rescue Safety Team presented an informative and interactive session.

They discussed travel safety (bus and car), bicycle safety, pool safety and stranger danger. They played a game with the right and wrong ways to do things. The children were engaged and learned a lot of important information that will help them understand safety and what they can do to prevent accidents from happening.

School District Honors Panther Run Teachers

The Palm Beach County School District’s Thank A Teacher winners from the week of April 9 were from Panther Run Elementary School.

Third-grade teachers Christine Saheli and Janice Harris were surprised by Principal Edilia De La Vega and Assistant Principal Risa Suarez, who told great stories about them and their students.

Their nomination said they “personify kindness and empathy by teaching through example every day.” In February, they led an effort to help a seven-year-old child suffering from a rare form of leukemia who has not been in

school all year. Their classes made beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for him. On Valentine’s Day, he was able to FaceTime with his classmates.

Thank A Teacher is sponsored

by ValuTeachers, which donated each a $25 gift card, flowers, balloons, donuts and an entry into the LifeChanger of the Year Award through National Life Group, giving them a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000 split between the teachers and the school.

(L-R) Graduates Madison Aguilar, Casper Gundersen and Kendall Popper. Not shown: Samantha Rice.

(Right) Two Panther Run teachers were honored through the Thank A Teacher program.

Register Now For School District-Run Camp Programs

Summer is near, and now is the time to begin enrolling students in summer camps. The School District of Palm Beach County’s after-school programming sponsors summer camps that offer sunshine, smiles and safety.

District summer camp programs

are available from June 4 through Aug. 3. Enrollment is open for children between the ages of five and 12 at more than 60 district-operated elementary school sites throughout Palm Beach County.

Campers participate in many exciting activities, including aca-

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To find summer camps and to get registration information, find the Summer Camp Directory at www. palmbeachschools.org/afterschool programming/summer-camp.

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Parents should contact the individual camp locations with questions.

Education Place 2018 Graduation On May 20

#1 Education Place will hold its 2018 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.

Following the ceremony, the school is hosting a buffet dinner and pool party for the graduates and their families, and for the faculty, students and parents of

the Education Place community.

Education Place, located in the original Wellington Mall, serves students in grades 1 through 12. It offers an accredited curriculum in an alternative school environment and specializes in meeting the needs of equestrian families.

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paper? And how are the kids? Oh, not your kids, I’m talking to my daughter.

Hello? Hello? Bad signal. I’ll have to call her back. The white SUV on the left. Oh, you’re back! Well, hey, I’ve gotta tip this bagboy. You’re at work now anyway?

OK. Later.”

When I call back later, it’s the opposite: “Hey, Jen! Just calling you back.”

“I’m at Tessie’s preschool — Tessie!

Don’t open that gate! Where are the teachers at this place? Oh, there... Mrs. Sanders, the kids are trying to open the gate! Be with you in a minute, mom. A boo-boo? Oh, no! Are you coming for dinner tonight, mom? Wait. Wait. That

paint is dripping onto my shoes, Tess. Let me hold that for — got it. No. Oops. Oh, darn it! I’ll have to call you back. Click.”

Although there is no click. The phone just goes dead. No idea if Tess ran into the street in front of a speeding truck or simply got paint on Jen’s dress. Either way, I’ll never know. There will be four business-as-usual phone calls between this and the next real conversation.

So, on Mother’s Day, I clear my calendar and sit back and wait for the kids to call. Then I try to listen, listen, listen instead of prattling on about my day.

Then I get to call my mom. That’s the time for prattling. I try to be polite,

asking about her life and how dad’s doing. But because she is the best mom in the universe (and, yes, I know you have your own opinion on that) she will ask me an open-ended question, and I’m off.

The last time I called, dad came into the room on her end and whispered to her, “If you’re on the phone, how come you’re not talking?”

“It’s Debbie,” she whispered back.

“Ohhhhh.”

I never heard this exchange. She had to tell me about it. I was too busy talking.

Maybe this Sunday I’ll let her talk.

That would be a great Mother’s Day gift for us both.

Cultural Problems Loom Large On American College Campuses

A key part of the Great Cultural Revolution in China was the destruction of the places of learning. It shocked many of us who thought of the great Confucian tradition of scholars passing down wisdom to the young, watching scholars mocked.

Now we have that in our country.

Let us recall two songs. The first is, “It’s a very ancient saying, but a true and honest thought, that if you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught.” But that is so early 1950s. A more modern view might be, “Don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology, don’t know much about a science book, don’t know much about the French I took.”

As grades on standardized tests crashed below former limits, many of us of the older generation began to wonder what happened to our children. Schools began to teach far more and many children began to learn far less. There are countless articles on the disaster of the schools. Then the under-educated go on to our colleges

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By Leonard Wechsler where, in some cases, their lack of education continues.

Evergreen State College in Washington State was a product of the 1960s. Using nontraditional means, it turned out (usually) wealthy graduates who were able to avoid courses that might not be a pleasant experience. There were just about no required courses. As someone who was required to take four English classes, two math classes (including calculus), four science classes (with labs), two history classes, an economics class, a speech class and four classes in French, this sounds

wonderful. Who wouldn’t prefer dealing with those things you really like rather than classes that would challenge you?

At any rate, Evergreen had a tradition of having a Day of Absence where “people of color” would not show up to demonstrate how they would be missed. A group of students, along with a few professors, thought it would be a good change to have a day with whites gone. One professor decided that he did not like it. His classroom was invaded, he was threatened, and he had to take his family into hiding. Eventually, the college paid him to get him to leave his job.

Distinguished sociologist Charles Murray, who is controversial because of things he wrote years ago about IQ and race, last year faced a mob at Middlebury College in Vermont that actually assaulted a professor who got in their way. Another distinguished professor visited the law school at City University of New York to lecture on the First Amendment. A group

of protesters broke up the speech with one of the law students quoted as yelling out “@#$% the law.”

In many of these cases, administrators did nothing, generally defending the poor behavior. And that is the problem. There are stories of students who seem to have no trouble violating the rights of those with whom they disagree, crumbling at the first sign of anything they cannot stop.

Many colleges now have “safe spaces” set aside so students can hide from things they fear. That includes huddling in fear when certain TV shows are on. A few years ago, I read that a whole group of students huddled together crying on Sunday nights when Game of Thrones was showing on television. There are stories of colleges providing comic books and coloring books to assist students through hard times, and I recently read that Yale has a whole menagerie of emotional support dogs and cats (and one hedgehog) to help those elite students. Oh, and a crying closet where

students can reserve 10 minutes in a small dark place to cry.

As a result, we have far too many spoiled, undereducated kids who are certain they know the answers to everything and resent being told they might not have the answers. On one cable television show, an anti-Israel protester was asked about the Holocaust. The young woman had never heard of it and claimed it had to have been a made-up story.

So, people react as you would expect.

A recent Gallup poll suggested that most adults do not feel this generation is ready for college and the work force. Yet at colleges all over the country, they seem to rule. Demanding only one side of an argument be heard, hiding out when faced with facts they do not like, they get administrators to bow down.

Our colleges are a mess, and that is a shame, particularly when the cost to go to some of the most expensive is so high.

It may take years to recover.

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HORSES THAT HELP HOSTS PATRIOTIC BARBECUE AT ITID’S HAMLIN HOUSE

Horses That Help hosted a patriotic barbecue on Saturday, May 5 at Hamlin House in The Acreage. The day of horseback riding and kids’ activities such as crafts and coloring kept youngsters entertained. Project 425 brought military vehicles for guests to sit in and take photos. The presenting sponsor was Mike Cataldo of ATO Auto Repair. Horses That Help is a nonprofit that pairs horses with those who are at-risk or have special needs. To learn more, visit www.horsesthathelp.org.

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Richard Mixon, Curtis Raymond, Devin on horse Reina, Mike Fatig, Eryon Panier, Cassidy on horse Skye, Candie Mixon and Melanie Lujan.

Project 425’s David O’Connell, Major Gen. Wayne Jackson, Bill Arcuri, Wayne Jackson Jr., Mike Carroll and Bill Jeczalik.

Lion Country Safari Welcomes Third Baby Giraffe To The Herd

Lion Country Safari welcomed another giraffe calf, the third of 2018, at approximately 4:50 p.m. on April 23. The newborn female, Amanzi (meaning water in Zulu), was born amidst an afternoon thunderstorm to the awe of guests driving through the preserve just before closing. She measures 6 feet tall and weighs 167 pounds.

While the two calves born in February have recently joined the rest of the herd, the newest calf can be seen in a maternity area for some quality bonding time with its mother, Lily.

Giraffe reproduce year-round with females giving birth to a single large calf after a gestation pe-

riod of approximately 15 months.

Females give birth standing up and calves are usually able to stand and run within a few hours following birth. Life expectancy of a giraffe is 25 years.

Giraffe are going through a silent extinction, with a 40 percent decline of their wild population in the past three years. There is an estimated 100,000 individual giraffe left in the wild. Lion Country Safari is a partner of AZA’s Giraffe SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) program and a supporter of Giraffe Conservation Foundation. For more info., call (561) 793-1084 or visit www. lioncountrysafari.com.

Sheena Real and Tim Musa of Blue Smoke BBQ.

Adam Wollam hugs JoJo as Sherry Madden looks on.

Attendees take part in a patriotic parade.

Bak Middle School of the Arts volunteers Eryon Panier, Melanie Lujan, Kendall Hendrix, Shenya Moncrieffe, Brianna Souffront and Jasauni Robinson.

Bill Jeczalik, Bill Arcuri, Mike Carroll and Hannah Moritz of Project 425 won the 50/50 raffle and donated the money back to Horses That Help.

Wellington Celebrates Municipal Clerks Week

The Wellington Village Council recently issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 6-12 as “Municipal Clerks Week” in the Village of Wellington.

In issuing the proclamation, the council extended appreciation to all municipal clerks and deputy clerks for the services they provide their communities.

Specifically, the proclamation recognizes the municipal clerk as the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels.

The proclamation also honors municipal and deputy clerks for continually striving to improve the administration of their duties

through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and annual meetings.

The International Institute of Municipal Clerks sponsors Municipal Clerks Week. IIMC has 14,500 members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries.

Chevelle D. Nubin has served as Wellington’s village clerk since March 2017 and has been a member of IIMC since 2003.

Nubin is also an active member of the Florida League of Cities Municipal Administration Committee, the Florida Association of City Clerks and the Palm Beach County Municipal Clerks Association.

Wellington Village Clerk Chevelle D. Nubin recently received the 2018 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities.

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JUSTIN BARLETT ANIMAL RESCUE HOSTS ‘WOOF STOCK’ AT AMPHITHEATER

Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue brought puppies and kittens to the Wellington Amphitheater for this year’s Woof Stock Festival on Saturday, May 5. Proceeds from the festival will be used to benefit the animals in need of medical attention at the Justin Bartlett Animal Hospital and the Angel Fund. For more information, visit www.justinbarlettanimalrescue.org.

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Judy Ponce and Sonia Stratemann at the Elite Greyhounds booth.

Alejandro Acosto and Patricia Garcia eat at the food trucks.

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Fundraiser May 18

continued from page 1 than any of the fundraisers we have done before,” Wellington Community Foundation Secretary Mickey Smith explained. “The focus for this event is entirely on kicking off our campaign to build a stronger community, in order to fund projects we will be doing alongside the village.”

So far, the foundation has been able to provide necessary funding

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Original Plan Back Before ITID

continued from page 1 cover the cost of improving area roads.

“It would be used on the two roads that they contend that they will have an impact on, which is Hamlin and Orange [boulevards],” Argue said. “That $6 million, or

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for several local projects benefiting seniors and veterans, which village officials have brought to the foundation’s attention.

The Community Services Department works on the vetting and paperwork process for the projects, while the foundation gets the opportunity to raise the funds necessary to complete them.

“Community Services Director Paulette Edwards and her staff, and really everyone in the village government, have been phenomenal and extremely easy to work with,” Smith said.

The foundation’s projects, as

explained by both Wenham and Smith, can range from minor home improvements for seniors and veterans to purchasing school uniforms for children. In the Wellington community, a priority has been to help senior residents as much as possible, so that they can remain living at home.

“The event’s title, ‘Building a Stronger Community,’ is both literal and figurative,” Smith said.

“The specific projects to come up on May 18 will center on improving people’s homes in order for them to stay there.”

Wenham noted that the funds

raised by the foundation can be used either for the work they do in collaboration with the village or for charitable projects that the foundation does independently.

“But we’re always looking toward seniors, veterans and children to determine what project will be next,” Wenham said.

Wenham and Smith emphasized the community roots of the foundation and encouraged members of the community to attend the event, even if just to learn more about the foundation’s mission and what it currently does and plans to do in the future.

“I am very much looking forward to [the fundraiser] because I think it is unlike any fundraiser in our county and in our village,” Smith said. “It will be a very relaxed and casual community event, and just a way for us to try to better inform the community on what we have been doing and what we will plan to do with funds that are raised.”

Entry to the “Building a Stronger Community” fundraiser is free of charge, although RSVPs are requested.

Donations to aid the foundation in its charitable efforts will, of

course, be welcomed and appreciated.

Hors d’oeuvres, water, soda, beer and wine will be provided at the casual fundraising event, sponsored by the Boynton Financial Group; Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith; and First Bank of the Palm Beaches.

To RSVP for the event, e-mail contact information to Wenham at twenham@wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. To learn more about the foundation and its mission, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org.

$5.8 million, would be put into an account and used on those two roads when it becomes necessary to do it. We wouldn’t be able to use it for something else.”

She added that by becoming an activated unit, the company will also pay assessments to ITID. Before putting the project on hold, GL Homes and ITID never did come to a final agreement on the project’s total impact on the district, which she contends is much more than just Hamlin and Orange boulevards, since it is

expected that GL Homes’ traffic will try to use other district roads as cut-throughs.

“They did not put any traffic on 180th [Avenue North], but our traffic study done by our traffic engineer did put traffic on 180th,” Argue said, adding that board members had asked for a bridge over 180th.

GL Homes has also resisted contributing to a traffic-calming plan on any of those roads, she said.

“Ultimately, I think our staff was saying that the impact was

somewhere around $14 million, and they’re saying that the impact on the roads is $4 million,” Argue said. “They’re willing to pay $1,500 per unit, which means that they’d be giving us $5.8 million.”

She said GL Homes’ point of contention is that ITID would not improve the roads to county standards, so the cost would be significantly less.

“There’s a difference of opinion with our staff and with GL Homes, and that has been discussed in the past,” Argue said. “We never did

come to an agreement, so now they’re floating that same proposal. I don’t know where the board discussion is going to go now.”

She is also concerned that the district has spent a lot of money in staff time without compensation reviewing the different GL Homes proposals.

“That’s on the backs of taxpayers, so in our effort to protect our district residents who are paying those taxes, we’ve expended those funds, so I’m hoping that GL Homes will agree to reimburse us

for most of what we have expended,” she said.

Also, on the May 16 agenda will be a budget presentation, as well as the appointment of someone to fill the seat of Supervisor Gary Dunkley, who died on April 28. The board is required by state statute to fill the vacancy within 30 days.

“We’ll also be discussing ideas that any of the board members want to put forward in terms of a memorial for Gary Dunkley,” Argue said.

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Wellington’s Duane Christensen Dies At Age 89

Duane D. Christensen, a native of Logan, Utah, died peacefully at his Wellington home on May 6, surrounded by his family at the age of 89 from natural causes.

Christensen graduated from Logan High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in 1952. While in school, he worked as a sports editor at the Logan Herald-Journal and as a sports announcer at KVNU. He entered the U.S. Army through the ROTC program and following basic training, served as Post Public Information Officer in Fort Lee, Va. Following his military duty, Christensen joined Phillips Petroleum Company in a marketing

capacity in Bartlesville, Okla. In 1960, Christensen moved to St. Louis, Mo., to join what then was a small privately held company, Maritz Inc., which provided advertising, sales promotion, research and training services to major U.S. corporations.

During his 34-year career with Maritz, he served in several top management positions and played a key role in the company’s growth into a worldwide organization with sales revenues exceeding $1.7 billion and more than 6,000 employees.

In St. Louis, Christensen was active in many business and civic organizations. He served in leadership positions with the United

Way, the Arts and Education Council, the Higher Education Council, the Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy, the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis and others.

He served six years as president of the St. Louis Private Industry Council, and in 1990, was appointed by the governor to serve on the Missouri 2000 Commission. In 1994, Christensen moved to West Palm Beach and served on the board of the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club.

Christensen’s greatest accomplishment was his role as a father.

He valued family more than anything else in life. He inspired his children to be the best they could be and was always available to

offer kind words of encouragement and love. He is survived by his wife, Gayla, of West Palm Beach; a daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Tom, of Houston, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Lauren of Sarasota, Fla.; and a son, Alexander of West Palm Beach, Fla. His four granddaughters, Brooke, Beatty, Briar and Lisle will miss him dearly.

Christensen’s kind, genuine spirit and sense of humor was loved by many and will be forever remembered by his friends and family.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. MST on Saturday, May 12 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, Utah.

CCRT Meeting Set For May 15

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Bring your neighbors and join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a public meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization on Tuesday, May 15, beginning at 6 p.m.

The meeting at Vista Center will focus on hurricane preparedness.

Palm Beach County Emergency Management will discuss making a plan, building a kit, getting involved and being informed.

This public meeting is an opportunity to join the conversation on hurricane preparedness.

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF WESTERN PBC CELEBRATES SEASON AT WRAP-UP PARTY

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held its wrap-up party on Wednesday, May 2 at the Wellington Community Center.

A total of 75 teams and 150 survivors were registered at the event, which raised $130,972 for American Cancer Society support programs and research toward a cure. Awards were given out for most money raised, best theme, spirit and more. Next year’s theme will be board games.

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Andrew Ruiz, Cancer Crusaders Holly Cosentino, Laura Barber and Marisa Pence, and Kim Whalen.

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Your Bosom Buddies II won the “Little Engine That Could” award.

Andrew Ruiz, Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Chris Collins and Michelle Mitchell, and Kim Whalen.

Crystal Castillo and Milo Manatello with Royal Palm Elementary’s first-place school fundraiser award.

Cancer Crusaders Valerie Dorsey, Laura Barber, Lisa Noel, Holly Cosentino and Marisa Pence.

Cypress Trails Elementary School’s John, Charlie and Lindsey Simcina.

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Wolverine Softball Girls Defeat Bartow 6-1

The Wellington High School girls softball team hosted the state’s third-ranked Bartow High School on Wednesday, May 2 and handled the Yellowjackets 6-1 before a capacity crowd. The Class 8A regional quarterfinal was the thirdstraight time that the two squads have met. Page 31

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Wellington Takes Top Spot In ‘Let’s Move’ Challenge

Palm Beach County residents logged 32 million minutes of physical activity in March as part of the Palm Healthcare Foundation’s sixth annual “Let’s Move! Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge.”

The top team was from the Village of Wellington, logging more than 14.9 million activity minutes.

The foundation partnered with PNC Bank and WPEC-CBS12, along with teams from communities

across the county, nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, fitness centers and churches to host the initiative, which inspired residents to complete and log 30 minutes of physical activity each day during the month. Events were held across the county, focusing on physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors.

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results,” said Marge Sullivan, vice president of communications for the Palm Healthcare Foundation. “Our vision is for all Palm Beach County residents to have the opportunity to reach their full health potential. We hope campaigns like ‘Let’s Move!’ will create camaraderie and instill friendly competition throughout the county as residents work to incorporate healthy habits into their daily routines. Physical activity can make a lasting change in health because it decreases the risk for obesity, strengthens bones and muscles, reduces stress, and can improve your mood and quality of sleep.”

The top five teams, according to their total amount of minutes logged, were: the Village of Wellington with 14,940,015 minutes; the City of Delray Beach with 13,878,592 minutes; the City of Boynton Beach with 1,501,210 minutes; the Town of Jupiter with 815,507 minutes; and the City of West Palm Beach with 260,614 minutes.

Thousands of Palm Beach County residents made the commitment to join the challenge. Some people started exercising for the first time; some people decided to “up their game” for the challenge.

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The event’s planning committee established a video contest this year to inspire people to get physically active. There were nine inspiring

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Lion Country Ranked Fanjul Named Leader Of The Year ‘10 Best Wildlife Parks’ By Chamber Of The Palm Beaches

Lion Country Safari was ranked among the top 10 wildlife parks in the United States by the USA Today’s “10 Best” Reader’s Choice contest. Ranked by popular vote, supporters chose from 20 of the top nominated wildlife parks selected by experts in the zoo and travel field.

The list, released on May 4 at www.10best.com, ranks the top 10 parks to view exotic and endangered species from around the world.

Lion Country Safari is unique in that the park not only displays animals in large herds, as many

safari and wildlife parks do, but is also currently home to the largest herd of zebra outside of Africa, one of the largest herds of giraffe in the United States (four of which are calves under a year old), and a large herd of rhinos with a long history of breeding success.

The safari is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is the only drive-through safari in South Florida. Guests can see more than 1,000 animals on 320 acres. Learn more at (561) 793-1084 or www.lioncountrysafari.com.

Tractor Supply Holds Market Day May 12

Tractor Supply Company in Loxahatchee Groves will showcase the talents of local craft makers, artisans and growers during its spring Market Day event Saturday, May 12.

Community members are invited to celebrate spring by shopping local, homemade and homegrown goods at the Loxahatchee Tractor Supply from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crafters and growers will display their goods for sale in tented areas

in front of the Tractor Supply store.

“Market Day allows us to provide a space for the Loxahatchee community to come together to shop local, support their neighbors, and highlight the incredible talent that’s right here in our own backyard,” said Jeff Morris, manager of the Loxahatchee Tractor Supply.

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“I am honored to be recognized by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, and I accept this honor on behalf of my entire family and our company’s longstanding commitment to economic development and prosperity of our community,” said Fanjul, chairman and CEO of Florida Crystals. “Palm Beach County is our home. West Palm Beach is our home base, where our headquarters are located. I’m proud to have built a business right here and to be a part of this wonderful business community.”

Fanjul and his family founded Florida Crystals in 1960 as a sugarcane farming and milling company in western Palm Beach County.

Over the last six decades, the Florida division of the company has grown to include two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a rice mill, a packaging and distribution center, and the largest biomass renewable power plant in North America. Florida Crystals also pioneered the farming

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“As a lifetime farmer, I can tell you that farming is only as good as the land and resources you have, and what you have, you must protect,” Fanjul said. “Air, land and water.

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Clerk Bock: Now Is The Time To Plan For The Future

Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock addresses the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

Clerk & Comptroller of Palm Beach County Sharon R. Bock presented her annual “State of the County” address on Tuesday, May 1.

The report summarized the financial position and operating results of Palm Beach County in fiscal year 2017.

Key financial highlights include: • Property tax revenues set a new record high, close to $1.1 billion.

• Sales tax collections of $88.2 million set another revenue record.

• The new one-cent sales tax provided $80 million to the county for infrastructure projects during calendar year 2017.

• The county collected a record-breaking $48.5 million in tourist development taxes.

“This year again, Palm Beach County experienced record high revenues in all areas,” Bock said. “However, sound fiscal management demands that the county proactively plan for the next cyclical economic downturn.”

Bock’s recommendations to the Palm Beach County Commission include: • Develop a strategic plan for future budget shortfalls, including a board review of high level fiscal policies — debt, fund balance and reserves — and formal board adoption of these policies.

• Develop clear and concise guidelines and expectations for county departments’ annual budget trimming exercise.

“The presentation is based on our inde-

pendently audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) produced each year by the Clerk & Comptroller,” said Shannon R. Chessman, chief operating officer of finance at Bock’s office.

As the independently elected comptroller, Bock serves as Palm Beach County’s chief financial officer, treasurer and auditor. A separation of powers between the elected policymakers on the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk & Comptroller’s fiscal authority ensures that the public’s tax dollars are managed and spent according to public policy.

View the entire presentation and other reports at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ countyfinances.

Atlantic Western Closes $18 Million Gulfstream Land Sale

Atlantic Western Realty Corporation recently announced the sale of the second phase of the former Gulfstream Polo Club land and surrounding privately owned horse farms to affiliates of Pulte Homes for approximately $18,726,000.

The 69 acres sold last week is located near the intersection of Lake Worth Road and Florida’s Turnpike and represents the second tranche of the 160 acres previously sold by Atlantic Western to Pulte for $49

million in 2016. The combination of these two transactions approximates $68 million in 230 acres brokered by Atlantic Western to Pulte to build over 973 homes under its DiVosta brand.

The third and final tranche of this multi-phase assignment includes 37 acres fronting Lake Worth Road that Atlantic Western has currently under contract with a major North American homebuilder, which is anticipated to close later in 2018.

The Atlantic Western Companies represented all of the sellers in these transactions, dating back to the first offerings in 2004-05.

“It was a pleasure to represent the property owners in this challenging, long-term assignment,” said Brad Scherer, president of the Atlantic Western Companies. “We congratulate the Pulte Group and their entire staff on the professional manner in which they completed a very longterm and complicated assemblage.”

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Atlantic Western’s long-term involvement in the project also included brokering the sale of more than 120 acres of additional adjoining development tracts to Standard Pacific Homes in 2006 and to Lennar Homes in 2013. “Over 1,600 homes are planned to be built on the combined Gulfstream Polo properties brokered by Atlantic Western,” said Jay Romfh, director of investment sales for Atlantic Western Realty Corporation.

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

Junior Golf Camp at the Okeeheelee Golf Course and Park Ridge Golf Course through the Junior Golf Foundation of America is now accepting summer camp registrations. New and seasoned golfers, develop your skills while having a blast. The JGFA provides junior golfers with the tools to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Professional PGA/LPGA golf instructors, trained coaches and staff are carefully picked for their love of junior golf, teaching abilities and inspirational approach. The program emphasizes safety, fun, sportsmanship and personal attention. Camps run June 4 through Aug. 10, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evaluation reports, prizes/trophies, official JGFA items, a certificate of completion and a pizza party on the last day is included. Also available: camps for 4 to 6 year olds, advanced players academy, Junior Golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. For more info., visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF, ext. 4.

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Wolverine Softball Girls Defeat Bartow 6-1 At Regionals

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls softball team hosted the state’s third-ranked Bartow High School on Wednesday, May 2 and handled the Yellowjackets 6-1 before a capacity crowd.

The Class 8A regional quarterfinal was the third-straight time that the two squads have met. Wellington

(25-2) relied on senior pitcher Danni Farley, who played a complete game while notching 11 strikeouts and belting a three-run homer.

“She was 98 percent Danni Farley tonight,” Wolverine head coach Mark Boretti said. “She struggled a little bit down the end, but was phenomenal, so she was on.”

Wellington closed out the first inning taking a 1-0 lead going into the

second when junior shortstop Sarah Longley took to the plate with two outs and cleared the left field fence for a home run. The University of Florida commit crossed the plate into the arms of her team.

“To get us on the board, it was huge,” Boretti said. “We have not had some clutch hitting, but we had clutch hitting. A squeeze play by See SOFTBALL, page 33

The entire Wolverine squad greets Danni Farley as she makes her way over the plate after her three-run homer.

Wolverine pitcher Danni Farley winds up for the throw early in the first inning.

Wellington shortstop Sarah Longley connects with the ball for a home run in the first inning.

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Wolverines Hope Spring Football Leads To Fall Success

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Spring football is underway at high schools throughout Palm Beach County, and Wellington High School is preparing for a successful fall campaign with the aim of getting back into postseason contention.

Last season, Wellington finished 5-4 overall and missed the postseason for the first time in four years.

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place, the Wolverines hope to win the district and recapture the crown.

“It’s on us. We didn’t qualify for the state playoffs,” said Wellington head coach Tom Abel, now in his seventh year. “The bottom line is we just have to win the district. If we win the district championship, we’re automatically in.”

The Wolverines are losing 18 seniors to graduation but have several returning starters on both sides of

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Sophomore quarterback Austin Wallace returns to lead the offense.

Wallace backed up senior Connor Rogers last season and was thrown in as the starter after Rogers sustained a season-ending shoulder injury against Vero Beach early in the season.

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Wellington quarterback Austin Wallace works on passing drills.

because I gained a lot of experience from that,” Wallace said. “If Connor didn’t go down, I think he would have mentored me.”

Mark-Antony Richards will enter his senior year returning as a twoway player, lining up at receiver and running back. He will be heavily relied upon by the Wolverine offense. Richards will also anchor the defensive secondary at safety.

“I try to make every year my

breakout year,” Richards explained.

“I hope my senior year is my biggest year, but I have a lot of great guys around me who are going to help, and this year we’re trying to take it to the next level.”

Anchoring the offensive line for the Wolverines will be center Michael Palmateer. At 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds, he has had the starting role for the last two seasons, and will See WHS FOOTBALL, page 33

Wolverine head coach Tom Abel talks to the team after practice.

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PBCHS Basketball Program To Host Camp

The Palm Beach Central High School boys basketball team will be holding a basketball camp for students entering second through eighth grades next school year.

The camp dates are June 18-21

and June 25-28, as well as July 1619 and July 23-26. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each morning, and the cost is $80 per session.

The goal is for campers to have plenty of fun every day at camp.

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They will work on all of the basketball basic fundamentals every day: shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding and even some footwork.

The school’s basketball coaches are part of the camp staff, along with all the team players. The camp is a fundraiser for the basketball program, where 100 percent of the profits go to support the program.

For more information, or a registration form, contact coach Jason Pitman at (561) 398-9177 or jason. pitman@palmbeachschools.org.

Bunner Shines At Tourney

Genbu-Kai Karate student Ethan Bunner recently competed in the annual Seijinkan karate tournament held in Royal Palm Beach, winning first place in kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), and second place in kobudo kata (weapons) with sai.

Bunner is a fourth kyu assistant instructor in the Genbu-Kai Karate dojo, which is located in the Wellington Marketplace. For information on classes, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www.floridagenbukai.com.

(Right) Genbu-Kai student Ethan Bunner with his medals.

10U COLTS WIN BIG IN LANTANA The Wellington Colts 10U travel baseball team won the South Florida Travel Baseball League 10U Minors Championship on Sunday, May 6 in Lantana. The Colts were one of eight teams to make the playoffs. The 10U boys then defeated the North Broward Predators 8-7 to take home the title.

The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U9 boys soccer team recently won the championship at the PBSL Classic. Shown above are (L-R) Andre Da Silva, Ryan Chamberlin, Matthew Desnoyers, Evan Holowecky, Matthew Deliverance, Justin Deptola, I-Jah Marseille, Tomas Uribe and Tizi Trevisan with manager Ken Holowecky and coach Eddie Cabprulli.

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continued from page 31 likely be one of the most recognized centers in the county. “We’ve been working out with all the lineman in the weight room,” he said. “We’ve been seeing great progress.”

The Wellington special teams squad has a nationally ranked weapon in kicker Morgan Suarez.

The soccer player joined the team

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“He has only been kicking since late September,” Abel said. “We’re going to lean heavily on him. He can do great things, and when we get past the 50, he’s a deadly weapon to have.”

Other returning players on offense are receivers Balitan Celestin, Adrain Hector and Dane Stratton.

Jadien Durant returns at the running back position and will likely play linebacker on defense. Elijah Dorvilus and Julian Odums return to occupy the trenches. Odums is a

Kicker Morgan Suarez works on his form during spring practice.

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junior and comes in at 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds. He will be busy on both sides of the ball.

Defensively, the Wolverines have junior defensive end Stephen Passegiatta. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds,

Softball

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continued from page 31 Alexis Mobilia gets Katie Schmidt in, then the three-run homer — that’s huge.”

The Wolverine offense continued to dominate through the second and third innings. Wellington delivered a staggering blow to the Yellowjackets in the bottom of the third, adding four more runs to the board. Farley’s three-run homer kick-started the Wolverine offense, and Wellington controlled the game 5-0 entering the fourth inning.

Wellington extended the lead in the sixth when Raegan Conley hit an RBI single to lift the Wolverines to 6-0. Bartow closed the margin, earning a run in the final inning, but ran out of steam against the stubborn Wolverine defense. Farley improved to 14-0 from the mound for the Wolverines with the victory and kept Wellington’s post-season run alive.

The Wolverines traveled Tuesday,

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his speed on the outside will be key for the Wellington defense.

The Wolverines will continue to rely on their spread-style offense and throw the ball as much as they can, with the hopes of using the ground

game to keep opposing defenses off balance.

The team will travel to Fort Pierce to take on Fort Pierce Central for their spring game on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m.

May 8 to Lakeland to play George Jenkins High School, which defeated Royal Palm Beach last week 13-0. The results of that regional

semifinal game were not available by press time. The two met last year deep in the postseason with Wellington coming away with a 1-0 win.

Senior pitcher Danni Farley strikes a three-run homer.

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Saturday, May 12 • Mounts Botanical Garden will host its 14th annual Connoisseurs Garden Tour on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. Spend Mother’s Day weekend with family and friends touring a variety of beautiful private gardens in Palm Beach County. Visit www.mounts.org/events for more info.

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a boating trip in search of pelagic birds in the Everglades on Saturday, May 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Walk and Talk in the Eastwood Neighborhood on Saturday, May 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Lilith Salon of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, 2nd Floor E 2-4, Boynton Beach) will have Margaret Batby leading an informal discussion of articles from Lilith Magazine on Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ ldorvador.org.

• Rugby Catalyst will host the first stop of the 2018 Rugged Rugby Tour on Saturday, May 12 starting at 11 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event will offer a tailgate, music and an international rugby game.

Visit www.rugbycatalyst.com for more info.

• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the main multipurpose room at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd.).

The program will feature GSPBC member Gary Green, who will speak about “Preparing for Your Summer Genealogy Research Trip.” For more info., call (561) 616-3455 or e-mail ancestry@ gensocofpbc.org.

• Join CAFCI on Saturday, May 12 from 3 p.m. until sundown for Cultural Diversity Day at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. This will be a day of celebration of all cultures, and it promises to increase knowledge of others and to share diverse heritages. Enjoy food, fashion, history, arts, entertainment and cultural programs. For more info., call (561) 753-1232.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will hold a Food Truck Safari on Saturday, May 12 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Explore the zoo while you enjoy great eats from gourmet food trucks, live music, a cash bar and a local brewery tap-takeover. Visit www. palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2018 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present organist Mickey Thomas Terry on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Terry will display his extraordinary skill on the George W. Mergens Memorial Organ, a Marshall & Ogletree digital organ custom built for the Kravis Center. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Boston tribute concert by Smokin’ on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host Comedian Terry Fator on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

Sunday, May 13 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Mother’s Day Walk on Sunday, May 13 at 8:45 a.m. at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, 2nd Floor, E 2-4, Boynton Beach) will screen Science, Reason and the Quest for G-d, a new film and discussion series led by Rabbi Barry Silver, on Sunday, May 13 at 11 a.m. For more info, call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ ldorvador.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host Always and Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard on Sunday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. kravis.org.

Monday, May 14 • The Florida Native Plant Society’s Renewal: Going Native, a three-month exhibition at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in downtown West Palm Beach, will open on Monday, May 14, with images from more than a dozen native plant photographers. The exhibition is a celebration of the City of West Palm Beach’s recently revised landscape ordinance that highlights the use of native plants in public and private landscapes.

For more information, visit www.palmbeach. fnpschapters.org.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, 2nd Floor, E 2-4, Boynton Beach) is offering a Yiddish class on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host it Chess Club for Adults on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, May 15 • The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, May 15 at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Jumping Frog Origami for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 15 at 3 p.m.

Celebrate National Frog Jumping Day by making some jumping origami frogs and compare whose frog jumps highest. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host its Pokémon Club for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host its 13th annual Rare & Unique Native Plant Auction on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden auditorium in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.palmbeach.fnpschapters.org.

Wednesday, May 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Wednesday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Get creative using Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host its Adult Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts.

Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Show off your knowledge when you team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Writers Reading Open Mic for adults on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their work or come to listen. The preferred reading length is less than five minutes or 750 words. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2018 at Royal Palm Beach High School will be held Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 753-4000.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar on “Cyber Crime & Your Business: What is Corporate Account Takeover?” on Wednesday, May 16 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington), with hors d’oeuvres and bar service at 6 p.m. and the speaker at 7:30 p.m. For more info., e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525.

Thursday, May 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Parachute Play & Learn for ages 2 to 4 on Thursday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Move and groove while playing a variety of interactive games and activities with a jumbo parachute.

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

• The graduation ceremony for the Class

of 2018 at Wellington High School will be held Thursday, May 17 at noon at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Worst Case Scenario Trivia for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, May 17 at 3 p.m. You survived school, but can you survive the worst case scenario? Come and find out. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Grab a copy of the book, Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Zapato Power)

by Jacqueline Jules. Read it, eat cookies and share your thoughts about the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Everly Brothers tribute by the Everly Set Band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, May 17 and May 24 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County will hold a business, educational and social networking meeting on Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Home Depot (220 S. State Road 7). For more info., e-mail info@prhchamber.com or call (561) 889-6527.

• KB & MM Quarters for Kindness will host a quarter auction to benefit Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary at the Wellington Trace Tavern on Thursday, May 17. Paddles are $2 each.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction starts at 7 p.m. For more info., contact Kerry Barnes or Madeline Midkiff at kbmmquarterauction@ gmail.com.

Friday, May 18 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Friday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and a new friend at this family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Green Cay Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Friday, May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.org.

• The Wellington Community Foundation will hold its 2018 Kickoff Campaign Fundraiser on Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

For more info., call (561) 333-9843 or visit www. wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Cars 3 on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m.

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