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CYPRESS KEY GETS A LESS-INTENSE USE SEE STORY, PAGE 3

WILLHITE ON THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION SEE STORY, PAGE 4

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Wellington Council Will Respond To E-Mails On Equestrian Zoning Issue

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CAREER DAY AT GOLDEN GROVE

The Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday to send a response to the many e-mails that the village has received regarding Equestrian Sport Productions’ application for “floating zoning districts” that would allow hotels in equestrian areas. The response is to assure the senders that they will be kept informed of any action or planned action on the applications. Page 3

Golden Grove Elementary School held its Career Day on Friday, May 20 in the school classrooms and parking lot. Professionals from many different lines of work came in to make presentations.

In the parking lot, students got to see trucks, road graders, helicopters and more. Shown above are students with Project 425’s Bill Arcuri, Bill Jeczilak and Mike Carroll. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

South Florida Fair Hosts John Picano Jr. Memorial Golf Tourney

The annual John Picano Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the South Florida Fair Scholarship Fund was played Monday, May 22 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club.

The golf tournament, presented

by Kast Construction, was filled with golf, gifts, prizes, food and fun. Page 5

Western Biz Alliance Hosts Social Gathering At The Wild West Diner

The Western Business Alliance held a membership social gathering at the Wild West Diner on Thursday, May 18. The event brought members together to socialize, eat, drink and enjoy one another’s company, catching up on business affairs and community relations. Page 11

OPINION

Take Time To Reflect Upon The Meaning Of Memorial Day

The villages of Wellington and Royal Palm Beach will host observances on the morning of Monday, May 29 to honor the nation’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day. These ceremonies continue to be part of the fabric of both villages every year in order to pay tribute to fallen military heroes and the families who lost loved ones while they fought to maintain the liberties we cherish as Americans. Page 4 2017 WESTERN COMMUNITIES SCHOOL GUIDE

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Emotional Graduation Day For Palm Beach Central Seniors

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach Central High School’s Class of 2017 started a new chapter of their lives Tuesday, May 23 when they moved their tassels from right to left and officially became high school graduates.

Their commencement ceremony, four long years in the making, began with a processional as the seniors entered the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center in lines to the music of the Palm Beach Central High School Band, directed by James Yaques.

They waved to friends and family before participating in the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Student Government Association President Summer Boltz, which was followed by the national anthem sung by the Senior Ensemble.

“To the Class of 2017, it is my

which is almost completely surrounded by the GL Homes land — was in the process of doing both land use changes and rezoning simultaneously. However, Iota Carol was rejected by the Palm Beach County Commission last month.

“We withdrew the zoning application soon after because we no longer needed to stay in line relative to what Iota Carol was doing, so as of now, there is no active zoning petition on Indian Trails Grove,” Ratterree said. “We are going to be making this proposal to the county. We are requesting you, as a board, stand by us and support the concept that we will be presenting to the county.”

GL Homes plans to submit its application in July or August. The first public hearing will be before the Planning Commission in December. The Palm Beach County Commission’s transmittal hearing will be in January 2018.

“The term I’m going to use tonight is ‘Agricultural Reserve See GL HOMES, page 18

Graduates Matthew Petrides, Tarang Patel and Dunyea Grant. great honor to celebrate this day with you — graduation. As principal, I would like to share wisdom that will inspire and motivate you to accomplish wonderful things,”

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Principal Darren Edgecomb said.

Before continuing with the ceremony, he asked for a moment of silence for five departed students See PBCHS, page 7

Wellington Elementary School’s Fine Arts Academy Musical Theater Group held four showings of Aladdin Kids on Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24 in the school auditorium.

Students were taken on a trip through “Arabian Nights,” where they discovered the story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

Shown here, Aladdin (Emiliano Gando) and Princess Jasmine (Meghan Shea) perform “A Whole New World” on their magic carpet ride. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY RANDA GRIFFIN/TOWN-CRIER

Graduate Shelby Blakeney with Mary and David Blakeney. have not even been created yet,” he said. “The Class of 2017 has experienced some of the most dramatic changes in technology, entertainment and pop culture. You’ve

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seen events that have changed our entire world. I hope that you will see that nothing is impossible after you walk across this stage.

See SRHS, page 8

RPBHS Officials Celebrate The ‘Brilliant’ Class of 2017

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School’s Class of 2017 was “brilliant,” as Principal Jesus Armas would call them during his commencement speech on Monday, May 22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. At the evening ceremony, the seniors sat awaiting their turn on stage, young men on the left in black caps and gowns with women on the right in silver, all about to become high school graduates.

Armas led the ceremony, which included a commencement address from Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa.

Avossa continued to share his central message of adapting to the ever-changing world we live in today. It is this world that the seniors were entering as they reached the milestone of their

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed last week to send a letter of support to Palm Beach County for a proposal by GL Homes that would transfer a substantial portion of its Indian Trails Grove development to the county’s Agricultural Reserve area.

The proposal would reduce the scope of GL Homes’ development west of The Acreage and instead allow denser development on land the company owns in the county’s southwestern Ag Reserve.

At the May 17 meeting, GL Homes Vice President Kevin Ratterree said his company is planning to make a proposal to Palm Beach County that would make a substantial change to the Indian Trails Grove plan.

Indian Trails Grove has its land use in place, which was approved by the county last year. Indian Trails Grove was in the process of rezoning, while Iota Carol —

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Seminole Ridge Salutes 540 Newly Minted Graduates

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Seminole Ridge High School graduated 540 seniors at commencement exercises held Monday, May 22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Principal Dr. James Campbell introduced 2017 Class President Madison Machado, Salutatorian Alyssa Pace and Valedictorian Rowan Pelfrey, as well as visiting dignitaries, such as Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa, along with elementary and middle school principals who were part of the graduating seniors’ earlier education.

Avossa said that graduation from high school marks the beginning of the seniors’ lives as adults, noting that their path after graduation will not be simple.

“The reality is that many of you will have five or six different jobs over your lifetime, some of which

ITID Supports GL Homes Proposal To Move Development Rights To Ag Reserve

Summit Seeks To Create A ‘Learning Continuum’ At Royal Palm Beach Schools

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Schools in Royal Palm Beach joined together for a special activity Wednesday, May 24. Students and staff members from H.L. Johnson, Royal Palm Beach and Cypress Trails elementary schools and Crestwood Middle School met at Royal Palm Beach High School for the Royal Palm Beach K-12 Continuum Leadership Summit hosted by the RPBHS Student Council.

RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas was excited about an event that brought students together to brainstorm and work together.

“The principals of the five village schools believe that it is important for our students to be

able to have an educational environment in the village where kids can come to us as kindergarteners and be able to matriculate through all the way to their senior year and graduate, and be able to have some kind of continuum where programs can be developed,” he said. “A student can find a passion for something and be able to stay in it and never have to leave the village to get that.”

The seamless transition from elementary to middle to high school is being called a “continuum,” where there is continuous learning.

“Our goal is to create as many of these K-12 continuum scenarios as we can in our schools in the village,” Armas said, noting that there See SUMMIT, page 4

New RPBHS graduates Julian Bailey and Paige Lee. high school graduation.

“There are a couple things that will always remain the same even though things in our lifetime continue to change,” Avossa said.

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“There are some pretty basic rules, like be nice, be honest and work hard, dream big.”

Avossa shared details of his own See RPBHS, page 17

RPBHS Student Council advisor Shannon Makowski works with a group during a brainstorming session.

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Wellington Will Respond To E-Mails On Equestrian Zoning Issue

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday to send a response to the many e-mails that the village has received regarding Equestrian Sport Productions’ application for “floating zoning districts” that would allow hotels in equestrian areas.

The response is to assure the senders that they will be kept informed of any action or planned action on the applications.

At present, the applications have been held up due to traffic issues with Palm Beach County that must be resolved first. After reviewing the application with the Equestrian Preserve Committee, the applicant postponed review by the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board after the traffic issues were discovered, leading to frustration among residents who were prepared to speak at that meeting.

There also has been confusion among some that the application was initiated by the village, which it was not.

Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield said that the council had discussed preparing a response to the e-mails regarding the application, and that he had prepared a

draft response for their approval.

“There are a couple of things that I think we, as a community, need to make very clear,” Schofield said. “The applications that are in here are not something that the council presented. It’s not something that the council has any choice about considering. Every resident, every landowner, has the right to petition their government.

That’s what they have done in this case.”

He said one of the e-mails asked, “Why does the council support this application?”

“To the best of my knowledge, nobody on this council has expressed an opinion one way or the other, and you’re precluded from doing that,” Schofield said. “You have to consider the evidence presented at public hearings.”

Schofield said the next most prevalent question is why the village is even processing the applications, since village voters passed a referendum last year that prohibited hotels in the Equestrian Preserve Area.

“Anybody can ask you to consider anything,” he said. “The property owner has made a request. Part of the request is to take the property out of the equestrian

preserve, and in that same set of charter amendments, the authority was provided to remove properties from the equestrian preserve by a supermajority vote of four votes on the council.”

Schofield said nobody on the council has indicated to him how they are going to vote, but the village has an obligation to process any application that comes in and send it through the hearing process.

Mayor Anne Gerwig pointed out that land use referendums are prohibited by state law, and the village charter provisions are the backbone of its government, which does not allow hotels or condos in the Equestrian Preserve Area, and also requires four votes of the council to remove property from the Equestrian Preserve Area.

“Those items, no condos in the equestrian preserve, no apartments in the equestrian preserve, already existed in our land development code, and the four votes of the council for a comp plan amendment also existed,” Gerwig said.

“It’s kind of confusing, because there are a lot of moving parts here, but none of this is coming from us.”

Schofield said the information

that is available on the village web site is in two parts.

“We have the information that is submitted by the applicant, and there are nine applications, four of which are in the process now, and we have some information that was submitted by people who are opposing it,” he said. “There’s really only one piece of information that the village has prepared, and that is the staff report that compares what is actually in the application to what is actually in the code.”

Schofield said he would like to get a letter out to anybody who has submitted an e-mail and assure them that as the applications go through the process, the village will notify them.

“We take their comments seriously, and the planning department is going to deal with frequently asked questions on where this application is,” he said. “All applications are shown on the web site, so people can get those, but with the number of e-mails coming, I would like to get something that actually tells what the village’s real position is, because there’s too much misinformation.”

Councilman Michael Drahos said that given the number of e-

mails coming in, the village should have responded sooner.

“I would like to have had this response prepared weeks ago to prevent some of the concerns… that this has already been predetermined, or that because the council has been silent on this issue, that is in some way indicative of how we feel about the issue,” Drahos said.

“It would be very irresponsible to comment at all publicly about this application before actually seeing it and hearing the evidence and the testimony of witnesses.”

He said it’s unfortunate that mailers have gone out that suggested to residents that the council has already made up its mind.

“Today, I think, is one proper step to hopefully educating the residents on how this process works, and we are following the process,” Drahos said.

Councilman Michael Napoleone stressed that the applications are not council-driven, but the council is duty-bound to follow the process. “Just because somebody applies for something doesn’t mean that they are going to get what they applied for,” Napoleone said. “We are duty-bound to wait for the quasi-judicial hearing. At that point, we would vote up or

down for these applications. Until then, we can’t consider it. If we make up our minds ahead of time, we are prejudicing ourselves.”

Vice Mayor John McGovern said the village web site should also be updated and the information pertaining to the applications made more visible.

McGovern said with the traffic study still to come, the applications will have to go all the way back to the beginning, starting with the Development Review Committee.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said the applicant hopes to have its traffic issues resolved sometime in June, but until they actually have it, the DRC meeting cannot be scheduled.

McGovern said it was unfortunate that a hearing was scheduled for the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board and the applicant had to postpone because the traffic issues were not resolved, which caused consternation among the several dozen residents present to make comment on the application.

Schofield said that anyone who sent an e-mail to the village will get responses as to when the meetings are scheduled. “When we schedule them, they will get an e-mail,” he said.

RPB Gives Preliminary OK For Institutional Uses At Cypress Key

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved the preliminary reading of a comprehensive plan amendment and special exception last week to add institutional uses as well as a restaurant with a drive-through to the Cypress Key mixed-use development on Southern Blvd.

The development, whose residential component is under construction now, also has residential, retail and office uses. It is the only parcel with mixed-use development (MXD) zoning in the village.

At the May 18 meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien explained that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the comp plan that would add institutional uses to the office category and be included in the floor area ratio (FAR) requirement, which is the ratio of the building square footage to the total square footage of the property. It also proposes to slightly increase the maximum FAR for office/institutional, but

reduce the retail/service FAR, thereby retaining the total square footage of the development.

“If the applicant’s zoning text amendment is approved, the institutional uses would include a financial institution with a drivethrough, public and private academic institutions, child daycare centers and a senior housing facility,” he said, explaining that the applicant would like to have more of the office/institutional uses in the development.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said the MXD zoning was approved more than 10 years ago, and the approved square footage for non-residential uses is 125,000 square feet, with 67,000 square feet of retail/service and 67,000 square feet of office, which he said is a pretty intense use.

“With some of the restrictions on the property, it was not marketable,” Liggins said. “We always had a problem, I think, with that intensity, and with meeting with different developers over the time, we’ve encouraged them to change

it to something less intense. The changes here are considerably less intense. By adding institutional use, it’s much less intense than an office use, and taking the retail down from being half the site to less than a quarter of the site is less intense. We think it fits better.”

O’Brien noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval in a 5-0 vote on April 25, and village staff also recommended approval.

Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas, whose home is near the development, said consideration of the MXD has been going on nearly 15 years, with the idea of promoting pedestrian traffic and reducing vehicular traffic.

“I appreciate the developer and folks coming forward with the plan, particularly reducing the retail aspect of it. Honestly, I think this is a step in the right direction,” he said. “The only thing that I think is an issue is that this entire mixed use was created for a pedestrianoriented community, and on this comprehensive plan amendment,

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I don’t see anything that’s going to have a drive-through as promoting pedestrian orientation. As a matter of fact, it’s going to be the opposite. It’s going to have people actually driving their cars into here to go through drive-throughs instead of people in the community and surrounding areas just walking to it.”

Liggins said that a financial institution with a drive-through is already allowed, but the applicant wanted to add a restaurant with a drive-through, which would be

considered during the zoning text ordinance.

Ken Tuma with Urban Design Kilday Studios, representing the applicant, said the total square footage is not changing, but retail will go down and the other components will go up.

Councilman Jeff Hmara made a motion to approve transmittal of the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

During discussion of the zoning amendment, Valuntas said he did not want to take away a financial institution with a drive-through,

which had already been approved, but did not favor adding a restaurant with drive-through that could be open 24 hours that close to a residential neighborhood, reiterating that it went against the concept of walkability.

Hmara made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 4-1 with Valuntas opposed.

The second and final reading of both ordinances will be in about 60 days when the comp plan ordinance is returned from its review in Tallahassee.

Memorial Day Holiday Hours At Wellington Parks And Facilities

While the Village of Wellington will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day, some Wellington parks and recreation facilities will be open.

The Village Park gym (11700 Pierson Road) and the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will be closed in observance of the holiday.

The following parks will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Tiger Shark Cove (playground and ballfields), Scott’s Place, the Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (Section 24), Olympia Park, Community Park, Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only) and Wellington

Green Park (10-acre site).

The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will be open from noon to 5 p.m., and the Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about Wellington parks and facilities, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

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OUR OPINION

Take A Moment To Reflect Upon The Meaning Of Memorial Day

Over the past week, hundreds of area high school students have earned their diplomas and culminated their careers in the School District of Palm Beach County. Of these, many will be turning to the United States Armed Forces for their short-term and long-term futures. And after basic training, these brave young men and women may find themselves overseas serving their country.

These young adults choosing a path in the military will be honored every year in November on Veterans Day. Hopefully, none will need to remembered on Memorial Day, the annual observance held the end of each May specifically designed not only to honor those who served, but remember those who were lost.

This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 29. The national holiday dates back to 1868. The celebration originally commemorated the sacrifices of the Civil War, and the proclamation was first made by General John A. Logan. Following the proclamation, participants decorated the graves of more than 20,000 soldiers in an observance first known as Decoration Day. In the years since World War I, the day has become a celebration of honor for those who died in all of America’s wars, while also honoring and thanking veterans and current members of the U.S. military for their service. In 1971, Memorial Day was formally declared a national holiday. Memorial Day is a time to remember members of the United States military who gave their lives in service to our nation. It is important for us to recall the meaning of the holiday and show appreciation for those who were lost.

The villages of Wellington and Royal Palm Beach will host observances on the morning of Monday, May 29 to honor the nation’s fallen heroes.

Royal Palm Beach’s Memorial Day ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Two veterans — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Cuthbert, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Sgt. Maj. Keith Anderson of the U.S.

Army National Guard, who served during Operation Desert Shield — will speak at the event. American Legion Post 367 will lead a battle cross presentation, and there will be patriotic speeches by local officials. The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will perform both before and after the ceremony. For more information about the Royal Palm Beach Memorial Day observance, call (561) 790-5149.

The Village of Wellington’s Memorial Day events will be held in partnership with American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390. Post Commander Alan Ziker will do the introductions for the guest speaker, Michael Hall, a retired U.S. Navy Seal. The day begins with a parade at 8:15 a.m., and the ceremony will follow immediately after at 8:30 a.m. The parade will begin at the Wellington Municipal Complex and end at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of South Shore and Forest Hill boulevards. That will also be the site of the hour-long ceremony.

These ceremonies continue to be part of the fabric of both villages every year in order to pay tribute to fallen military heroes and the families who lost loved ones while they fought to maintain the liberties we cherish as Americans.

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• Visit a local cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers.

• Fly the American flag at half-staff.

• Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m., taking a minute to pause and reflect upon the meaning of Memorial Day.

NEWS

State Rep. Willhite Reports On His First Legislative Session

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, May 23, State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) reported to the Wellington Village Council on the recent legislative session, which ended May 8 after lawmakers passed an approximately $83 billion budget.

Willhite, a former member of the Wellington Village Council who participated in his first session as a freshman representative this year, thanked council members for their help during the session in working together to represent the village and its residents.

“It’s still my home, my kids still go to school here, we still go to events, and I’m still happy to be a part of this community,” he said. “I still offer my assistance, as I continued to do throughout the session.”

Willhite noted that the session ran a few days over in order to finalize the budget, which he said had some good things and bad

Summit

RPB School ‘Continuum’

continued from page 1 are several continuum programs already in effect, such as Leadership, and science-based programs like STEM and SECME. Leadership, commonly known as the student council, is what Wednesday’s event was all about.

“This leadership summit is a chance for our student council, an award-winning student council at the high school level, to begin to work with other student councils and just help,” Armas said. “We get ideas from them and they get ideas from us, and we develop this continuum of leadership.”

In September, Royal Palm Beach High School will be holding a SECME event.

Students went through many activities Wednesday, including discussions focusing on what makes a leader, how they act, what they say and how they think; how to address student concerns; what kind of fundraising activities can be utilized; and

things in it. “There were quite a few things in that budget,” he said.

“Some things make us happy and some things don’t make us happy, but as a whole, we’re a great state, and I think a lot of work went into that budget.”

He is hopeful that the budget will help the state thrive and move forward.

Of interest to legislators and to residents for different reasons is the additional $25,000 homestead exemption, which passed the legislature, but still needs to go on the ballot for voter approval.

If approved, he said, the exemption will be available for homeowners whose primary residence is valued at over $125,000.

“Obviously, when you put things on the ballot that are going to save people money, and the idea that they can save money on their homes, there’s probably a good chance that this will pass, and you will have to budget for your future if there is a decrease in your budget

due to that additional homestead exemption,” Willhite said.

That change is still more than a year away, since it will not be voted on until November 2018.

Willhite said there was other action in Tallahassee that he took to heart for the sake of residents in Wellington.

“There was an issue that some of the telecommunications companies had for adding additional poles for a 5G network,” he said.

“I will tell you, I worked with them a lot, and they worked with us.

Initially, everyone just thought it was going to be poles everywhere.

They worked with us to say if you have decorative poles, they have to look like you have a decorative pole.”

He said local governments will have 90 days to show telecommunications companies why they shouldn’t be in certain neighborhoods.

“They’re not going to be able to be above a certain height,” Will-

hite said. “In other words, they have to meet the characteristics of your town or your village to be able to put these additional ones in, and if they do attach them to a pole in your area, there’ll be a fee they’ll pay. The fee was the most questionable part. It started out very low, it came out to about $150 per pole now as the agreed-upon amount, so it’s not the greatest, but it’s still quite a bit of money, and it will offer the 5G network.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig asked whether local municipalities would have to show why the telecommunications devices will not work on their utility poles, and Willhite said municipalities would have 90 days to deny applications if the devices do not fit or are not appropriate for the location.

“As I understand it, most likely they’re going to meet it unless you come up with a reason why it doesn’t,” he said.

Another hot topic was exempt-

how to show school spirit.

Students were picked up from their schools, worked on introductions and sorting activities, and discussed what it means to be a leader and why it is important to be a leader. They also discussed what they have done in student council and swapped ideas about student concerns, school spirit, fundraising and more, RPBHS Student Council sponsor Shannon Makowski said.

The students came up with ideas such as showing appreciation to their teachers through anonymous letters, holding pep rallies, holding fundraisers for $1 to wear something other than their uniforms, celebrating student birthdays, holding end-of-the-year dances, creating personalized pencils and more.

“I’m hoping that it continues their interest in being in student council, and we start to streamline what it means to be in student council,” Makowski said. “When they enter as elementary school kids, by the time they get to high school, they know what the roles and responsibilities are and they’re still excited about doing it, and I’m

hoping that it creates better leaders within the Village of Royal Palm Beach.”

Makowski has already seen the positive effects of the continuum and working with the other schools with the current eighth-graders.

“It’s an opportunity for us to create an educational setting in the village that promotes students staying in the village,” Armas said.

All of the students who participate in student council have to run for elected positions, Makowski explained. In elementary schools and middle schools, those elections take place in the beginning of the year. In high school, students run for the position the May before their term. If they do not win the election, there are two faculty-appointed positions available. A student must also meet grade, discipline and attendance standards.

They write an essay, come in for an interview, are placed on a ballot and then can be voted in.

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara, council liaison for the Education Advisory Board, was in attendance along with board members.

“We’re going to keep talking

about it because it gets better and better as you develop it,” Hmara said. “This is important… It’s about providing a center of educational excellence right here in Royal Palm Beach so that kids and their families don’t feel compelled to reach outside.”

Keeping a central educational hub allows for simpler logistics for getting children to and from school, leads to less time on the road and makes it easier for children to participate in after-school extracurricular activities, Hmara explained.

“It’s better for the community all around,” he said. “We’ve got good schools. We’re looking to have great schools. This continuum program is great for that.”

The first thing people look at when deciding where to live, Hmara added, is the schools in the area.

The program is a win-win for everyone, Armas said, explaining that anytime teachers of all levels work together, it makes them better. For the community, the benefit is greater because as students graduate, they’ll want to return to their community.

Students from five different Royal Palm Beach schools took part in the summit.

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work and time put in, and they all failed,” he said. “There is discussion that we will be called back for a two-day to three-day session to try and write the implementation for medical marijuana, because at this point, if we do nothing, the Department of Health will write those standards and implement it… It was just that the House and Senate could not agree on the language.”

Willhite said some sober-home legislation did pass that will allow Florida to accept additional funding from the federal government to deal with the opiate/heroin epidemic.

“We got additional support for State Attorney [Dave] Aronberg’s committees, the sober homes task force,” he said. “Going forward, those are going to be extended for another year now. The state recognizes that it is a statewide issue.”

Willhite’s local office is at 9200 W. Belvedere Road, just east of State Road 7. His local number is (561) 791-4071.

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“You are going to still fall under the Sunshine Law for all of your meetings and gatherings and all of your activities and things you will vote on,” he said.

Willhite said he was happy that he was able to pass three bills in his freshman year, as well as to bring back some money for the Palm Beach Zoo, grants for students at South University and money for the Village of Royal Palm Beach.

Willhite pointed out that everything that passed is still subject to a potential veto by Gov. Rick Scott.

He added that a lot of items that received much discussion ultimately failed, including personal injury protection, workers’ compensation and medical marijuana rules.

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SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR HOSTS JOHN PICANO JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The annual John Picano Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the South Florida Fair Scholarship Fund was played Monday, May 22 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The golf tournament, presented by Kast Construction, was filled with golf, gifts, prizes, food and fun. John Picano Jr., public relations director for the South Florida Fair and a beloved leader in the community, died in 2012.

Picano was an avid golfer and was instrumental in the growth and success of the fair’s golf tournament.

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Longest drive winner Vicki Chouris and closest to the pin winner Gina Panciera.

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RARE FRUIT PLANT SALE BRINGS SPECIAL SELECTION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS

The Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council held a plant sale on Saturday, May 20 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex. Plants, trees, seeds and fertilizer were for sale. Honey, herbs and spices were also available. Rare Fruit Council members gave out advice for growing healthy plants. For more information, visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

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Memorial Day Weekend Cookout At Whole Foods

continue to partner with such a wonderful organization as Whole Foods Market. It’s truly a way to show support of our United States armed forces,” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, founder and executive director of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “Our sole mission is to support America’s deployed military service members to ensure they are not forgotten.”

For more than 14 years, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach has been connecting community support with military members serving abroad through monthly “We Care” packages. Since its inception, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach has delivered care packages to more than 400,000 U.S. troops worldwide from all branches of the military.

For the seventh consecutive year, all Whole Foods Market stores in Palm Beach and Broward counties will host a Memorial Day weekend fundraiser to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. military.

In partnership with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, all nine stores will host a Support Our Troops Cookout. The cookout at Whole Foods Market Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will be on Saturday, May 27 from noon to 3 p.m.

During the cookout, customers can enjoy an entrée from the grill, side and a drink for a donation of $5. All proceeds will be donated to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. Customers are invited to write letters of encouragement to the troops or donate toiletries or other items to be included in care packages, which will then be sent to U.S. soldiers serving overseas.

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France in World War I. After the war, the poppy flower flourished in Europe, becoming a symbol of the sacrifices made

by Allied service members and Americans. The flowers grew wild over newly dug graves and created an iconic symbol of honor. To learn about National Poppy Day, visit www.alaforveterans.org/poppy.

American Legion Auxiliary members distribute poppies in exchange for donations to help disabled and hospitalized veterans.

If you can’t find a place to get a poppy and want to donate to help the veterans, you can send a donation to American Legion Auxiliary Royal Palm Beach Post #367, P.O. Box 211582, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421. To arrange for your poppy, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@ herzog.ms.

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Join Florida Trail Association members and friends on Monday, June 5 and learn about the Eastern Continental Hiking Trail.

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speaker at the meeting, which starts with refreshments at 7 p.m., followed by Hoher’s presentation at 7:30 p.m.

Hoher will discuss his recent hike from Quebec, Canada to Key West, Florida on the Eastern Continental Trail as featured recently in the Palm Beach Post. Hoher, also known as Jupiter Hikes on social media, did a wilderness trek of 4,800 miles.

The meeting will be at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center, located at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543.

2017 Acreage Tackle Football Registration

Acreage Tackle Football will hold live registrations and equipment fittings for the upcoming 2017 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. There will be additional live registrations and equipment fittings on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The last day to register is June

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LuLaRoe Ladies Night May 31

Calling all LuLaRoe lovers: several local consultants are getting together for a fun LuLaRoe Ladies Night at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) on Wednesday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come to browse the different clothing styles and try on your favorite styles. A free swag bag will be given to the first 25 people through the door.

Kids are welcome. For more info., call (561) 523-4251 or visit www. shopteamjen.com.

Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo July 21

On Friday, July 21, the Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo will return to the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., exhibitors will be on hand

with helpful product and service information for the senior community. Admission and parking are free.

For all seniors seeking ways to live happier lives, the Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo is the place to go. Professionals will be there to help transition, seamlessly, through the best phase of life. The expo will provide one-stop-shopping for older adults, their families and caregivers looking to connect with valuable local resources.

At the expo, attendees can learn and explore options available in comfort living, housing, wellness options, leisure activities, caregiver options, educational opportunities and more. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149.

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Wellington Collegiate Academy will hold its 2017 commencement ceremony and celebration on Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., visit www.gowca.org.

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continued from page 1 who were not able to graduate with their class: Sharlynn Calle, Dalton Dobkins, Robert Griffey, Kenneth Mahr and Aaron Valle.

Edgecomb told both his personal story and the school story.

“As Broncos, the setting for your story has evolved over the last four years,” he said. “For the majority, the classroom set the stage for numerous accolades and accomplishments.”

Whether it was the Pathfinder Scholarship; the National Merit Scholarship; state championships in band and cheerleading; boys tennis and baseball earning district championships; or debate, theater and science fair competition recognition at state, district and national levels — there are many accomplishments that were made by students in the Class of 2017, Edgecomb said.

“Seniors, your stories are still being told. There will be more sayings, more conflicts and more characters that will add to your story,” he said. “As the author of your life story, what parts you play will be up to you. We are honored to have been part of your story…

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Palm Beach Central High School, we wish you much success.”

Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools Dr. David Christiansen spoke on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa and congratulated the 685 graduates.

“Palm Beach Central is truly a community school,” Christiansen said.

He gave kudos to Edgecomb, then asked seniors to stand when he listed the various schools in Wellington that helped shape them as students. “Let’s hear it for the feeder pattern here at Palm Beach Central,” he said. “Thirteen years of education!”

Some of the most dramatic changes in technology, entertainment and pop culture have been experienced by the Class of 2017, Christiansen said.

“I hope this motivates you to truly believe that nothing is impossible. I’m proud of you, and I know your principal, your many teachers and family members are proud as well,” he said.

Salutatorian Daniel Rodriguez thanked teachers, faculty, staff, friends and family.

“Who would have thought that the kid who had his color card changed to red every day, who struggled in school with ADHD

and anxiety, who couldn’t read at grade level until the age of 12, would be standing here today giving a speech to his graduating class,” Rodriguez said. “It’s easy to look at those at the top of their class and think that they’ve always been destined for greatness. Or to look at those who have achieved success and see it as unobtainable.

We have a tendency to see ourselves as inadequate to others, and are discouraged by the magnitude of our dreams. But all great things have humble beginnings, and no great success story is without sacrifice and personal struggle.”

The past may define who the students are, he said. However, it does not determine who they can become.

“No past achievement guarantees future success, and no current lack of achievement prevents it,” Rodriguez said. “You do not need to be distinguished now to be successful in your future.”

He encouraged students to pursue and find their passion as they sculpt their futures.

Valedictorian Tarang Patel began by thanking all those who helped him on the path to achieving his dreams. The families they were given, and created, he said, helped students reach graduation day.

“Life led me in a promising direction, and four years ago, I came in through the doors to another family — high school, a family. Palm Beach Central High School, a community of individuals with a variety of interests that has empowered us with the will, this will to achieve our dreams and attract challenges so that we can learn together to overcome them,” Patel said. “We are a family that has lived through much and will continue to benefit from all that we have experienced and all that makes each of us unique.”

Though some doors may close, he said, others will open.

Patel is looking forward to the future, and said he would be honored to mention that the Class of 2017 will bring this world into a new era. “Thank you, to this family,” he said.

Senior Class President Lauren Mills reminisced about the beginning of the Class of 2017’s high school journey, just four years ago.

“But today, we look around at one another, being addressed as Broncos for the very last time, and can finally say, ‘We made it.’ We put forth 13 years of hard work in order to reach today, the final destination of this journey,” she said.

Mills noted that graduation was the last moment they’d all be together, but it was not the end of the story. “Class of 2017,” she said, “our journey is just beginning.”

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Austin Folnagy, Madison MacKenzie and Kaitlin MacKenzie.

Pierre Seymour, Ludwige Seymour, Brittany Dharrampaul, Ayana Dharrampaul and Karline Seymour.

Alejandro Newman, Ian Willhoite, Rickey Cardona, Randall Martin, Ian Ortiz, Joseph Villano and John Ortiz.

Senior Class President Lauren Mills, Salutatorian Daniel Rodriguez, Valedictorian Tarang Patel and SGA President Summer Boltz.

Valedictorian Tarang Patel delivers his address.

Salutatorian Daniel Rodriguez speaks to his classmates.

Principal Darren Edgecomb addresses the graduates.

SGA President Summer Boltz leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

Matt Rier, Linda Rier, Jim Rier, Ashton Rier, Nicolas Rier, Ellen McKay, and Terrie and Ray Mooney.

Elena Diaz and Junior Adames.

Gia Ingrassia and Bruce Vanderee.

Salma Moralez, Trevon Savage and Tyus Underwood.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Principal Darren Edgecomb, School Board Member Marsha Andrews, School Board Chairman Chuck Shaw and Vice Mayor John McGovern.

Senior Class President Lauren Mills salutes the Class of 2017.

Principal Darren Edgecomb presents a diploma to Valedictorian Tarang Patel.

Senior Class President Lauren Mills congratulates fellow students after the Ceremony of Tassel.

Alexis Lewis and Meghan Miserendino.

Thor Bozicevic and Shayly Ratliff.

Harin, Tarang, Sarang and Dipti Patel.

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continued from page 1 I’m proud of you, and I’m also proud of your principal. He also exemplifies the importance of continuing to learn. Let’s congratulate him on earning his doctorate degree.”

Machado, the senior class president, reflected on the accomplishments of the Class of 2017.

“Our classmates have been on state championship teams in multiple events, including the girls flag football championship, band members who placed in state championships, and cheer team members who made exemplary accomplishments.”

The Class of 2017 also raised money for the Children’s Miracle Network through the University of Florida’s Dance Marathon program.

“We are blessed to be a part of a phenomenal year three years ago and helped to raise $49,043 this year,” Machado said. “You can’t forget those who helped us make this mark, our parents and teachers.”

Machado told graduating seniors that their lives ahead will not be easy. “There are going to be obstacles, mistakes and roadblocks along the way, but we’ve made it this far, so keep up the good work,” she said. “Whether you’re going to college or straight into the work force, we’ll keep pushing because we know what we can achieve.”

Machado will be attending Palm Beach State College to pursue a career in nursing.

Salutatorian Alyssa Pace recalled that her high school journey did not begin at Seminole Ridge.

“I started my freshman year at Wellington High School,” she said. “I remember my very first day. I arrived early to try and find a few familiar faces, but there weren’t any. As the school year progressed, the unfamiliar faces remained unfamiliar… I grew to feel that this was what high school was supposed to be like.”

Eventually, she decided that Wellington High School was not the place for her.

“I officially registered for Seminole Ridge High School, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Pace said. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I could feel the fullness of the atmosphere. It was an environment that promised both scholarship and camaraderie.

I began to look forward to going to school every day. This was the high school I had been hoping for.”

Pace said that at Seminole Ridge, she has learned from some of the best educators she has ever had. “They have all expressed a genuine interest in our education, shared with us their valuable insights about the world and given us encouragement about the future,” she said.

Most of all, Pace said she appreciated the sense of community at Seminole Ridge.

“It didn’t take long for me to become fully immersed in Hawk culture,” she said. “It was an immediate sense of community and school spirit. It wasn’t as if the

school operated independently from the student body. Everyone seemed to know each other, to be engaged, interacting with their teachers, playing sports, joining clubs, and both planning and attending school events. I was reunited with old friends and introduced to new ones.”

Although she and her classmates are moving on, she said the high school experience should be something they hold on to and appreciate.

“Cherish these final moments as high school students,” Pace said. “Remember the hallways, the classrooms, the desks you sat in, the conversations you shared with your friends in the cafeteria.

All these familiarities are going to become memories. Today, we recognize the closing of an important chapter, but we celebrate the beginning of a new volume in the collection of the stories of our lives.”

Pace will attend the University of Florida to study biomedical engineering.

Valedictorian Rowan Pelfrey thanked Choir Director Wes Rainer for teaching her discipline.

“For those of you who don’t know, the choir is a fantastic group of people with incredible discipline and work ethic,” she said. “I can’t tell you how much this program benefited me.”

She also thanked the theater department for keeping her happy and busy for four years and inspiring her to pursue a career in musical theater. Pelfrey also thanked her parents for their support.

“I know that I have made impressions on people that I didn’t even know were possible. I know this because my elementary principal is sitting on the stage behind me,” she said. “I know this because of the nice things that my teachers say to me. But through the impressions people left on you, use these impressions to shape how we treat others.”

Pelfrey plans to attend the University of West Florida to major in theater and history.

Campbell said that Seminole Ridge’s mission and vision is to engage all students in a superior education so they can achieve their highest potential.

“I think all mission statements have the same underlying theme — student growth,” he said. “Every school exists to be a part of and to facilitate your growth for the next days of your lives. That growth comes in many forms.”

Campbell spoke of several graduating seniors who turned their lives around during the course of high school to become leaders and scholars with promising futures.

“Stories like that are why we have the elementary and middle school principals joining us on stage today, so they can see and congratulate all of you on your growth,” he said. “At graduation, it’s easy to focus on the end of your high school career. Most of you would say that you’re happy that high school is ending and excited about what comes next, but many of you are quietly fearful about your future, and that’s OK, too.

You don’t have to have everything figured out just yet. You just have to keep growing.”

Seminole Ridge Principal Dr. James Campbell (left) and Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa (right) address the soon-to-be graduates.

Seniors are greeted by officials as they receive their diplomas.

(L-R) Valedictorian Rowan Pelfrey, Salutatorian Alyssa Pace and Class President Madison Machado address their classmates.

The Seminole Ridge High School chorus performs.

School District dignitaries on hand for the commencement.

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Joan, Joanna and graduate Skyler Fillman (Bensoussan) with Kathy Cade.

Graduate Matthew Hernandez with Marino Hernandez.

Linda Georginow with graduate Rebecca Georginow.

Graduate Santi Rojas and Amaya Mescher show off their cheering skills.

Keith Wilt with graduate Tyler Wilt.

Graduate Michael Adeyanju with his sister Christine.

Morgan Roland and graduate Emma Thiery.

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STUDENTS ENJOY CAREER DAY FUN AT GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Golden Grove Elementary School held its annual Career Day on Friday, May 20 in the school classrooms and parking lot. Professionals from many different lines of work came in to make presentations to students. In the parking lot, students got to see trucks, road graders, helicopters and more.

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Brian Shenkman of the Bulk Candy Store with students.

DC Crane Service Vice President Janet Connor and John Buckland talk to the students.

Kristyn Kelley of Lion Country Safari shows a blue-tongued skink to Shari Goodman’s kindergarten class.

Freedom Riders Academy Head Trainer Becky O’Connor talks with the kids about the care and feeding of horses.

Dentist Dr. Tomer Haik talks to students about taking care of their teeth.

School Board Member Marcia Andrews visits Julie Williams’ fifth-grade classroom.

Paul Roraff talks about solar panels.

Project 425’s Bill Arcuri, Curt Rich and Mike Carroll with teacher Ellie Rodriguez and students.

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WESTERN BIZ ALLIANCE HOSTS SOCIAL GATHERING AT THE WILD WEST DINER The Western Business Alliance held a membership social gathering at the Wild West Diner on Thursday, May 18. The event brought members together to socialize, eat, drink and enjoy one another’s company, catching up on business affairs and community relations.

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Members of the Western Business Alliance chat at the Wild West Diner.

John Shwiner with Joan and Bob Quittner.

Winston Davis, Marcia Berwick, Joey Johnson and Rhonda Ferrin-Davis.

Harriet Offerman and Mark Plaxen.

Barry and Natalie Stolbach.

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Palm Beach Memorial Park Partner For Memorial Day Service On May 29

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach invites the public to attend the 12th annual “A Day to Remember” Memorial Day service hosted by Palm Beach Memorial Park on Monday, May 29 from 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every year there is a unique theme, and this year it is the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.” The master of ceremonies will be retired WPTV news anchor Jim Sackett, a Wellington resident.

The program will also include other honorary guest speakers, including greetings from the military by one of FSO’s recent recipients, Sgt. Latania E. McCook with the U.S. Army Florida National Guard. She recently returned

home from a tour in the Horn of Africa in support of Task Force Seminoles. The keynote speaker will be Vietnam veteran Michael Coleman, who served 21 years in the United States Air Force.

Other participants will be the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Boynton Beach Fire Department Honor Guard, the Santaluces High School Army JROTC, the Olympic Heights High School MCJROTC, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 395, the Cub Scouts of America Pack 241, the Boca/Delray Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Palm Beach Pipe & Drums and more. There will also

be wreath presentations by local organizations and individuals, as well as a special presentation of the Wreath of Honor by Vietnam War veterans Vini Conigliaro and Deborah Zukero, and a dove release.

The national anthem and “God Bless America” will be performed

by Haileigh Galloway. There will be complimentary food and beverages following the service.

“We welcome the public, local dignitaries and truly encourage families to bring their children for this special Memorial Day service,” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, founder of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “We applaud the Palm Beach Memorial Park for

continuing to host this event with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach.”

Special thanks to sponsors Ace Business Forms, Andy Wolf, Bank of America, the Breakers Hotel, Carmine’s Gourmet Market, Regency Party Rental & Productions, Spirit of Liberty NSDAR Wellington and the Memorial Day Planning Committee chaired by Rosemary Mouring, as well as the Palm Beach Memorial Park.

For more information about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, visit www.forgottensoldiers.org or call (561) 369-2933. Palm Beach Memorial Park is located at 3691 Seacrest Blvd. in Lantana. For directions, call (561) 585-6444.

Lynne Keane, John Shwiner and Fred Paquet.

Peter Wein presents Matt Basta of the Wild West Diner with a plaque of appreciation for hosting the event.

Memorial Day Mass At Our Lady Queen Of Peace Cemetery In RPB

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach, the only Catholic cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach, will celebrate its annual Memorial Day Mass and pay tribute to military service members on Memorial Day. The Mass will be held on Monday, May 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the covered outdoor pavilion at the cemetery. The event is open to the public. Bishop of Palm Beach Gerald M. Barbarito will be the main celebrant of the Mass.

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There will be a Presentation of Colors and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance by the Lake Worth High School Air Force ROTC. Following the Mass, a procession by the Knights of Columbus, Bag Pipes and Drummers, and all in attendance will move to the cemetery veterans memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. Following Mass, light refreshments will be available.

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Little Place Dancers Perform At Recital

Parents, family and friends gathered at the Wellington High School theater on Friday, May 19 to cheer on their little dancers.

The Little Place showcased its Legends dance recital presented by the Char-Mar School of Dance.

Creative Director and Dance Teacher Stephanie Rusinko works with the preschool students all school year, which culminates in a wonderful performance.

With colorful and sparkling dance costumes, preschoolers

took to the stage and performed jazz, tap, rock and pop genres from musical legends, such as “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “School Days” by Chuck Berry, “Luck be a Lady” by Frank Sinatra and “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” by Tony Bennett.

The finale was kicked off with the pop hit, “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. The Little Place Neighborhood Kids were each presented with a dance trophy to mark their accomplishment.

TKA President Randal Martin, the Page Family (David, Tuny and Charlotte) and Chairman of the Board Dr. Clyde S. Meckstroth cut the ribbon on the Page Family Center for the Performing Arts.

Brianna Pirrotta, Francesca Guzzo and Brooke Illsley.

Monica Maira, Ashlyn Guererri and Analiese Guevara.

Charlee Vann, Keith Gill, Evelyn Lacy and Samantha Martin.

Gray Appointed CEO Of National Nonprofit

Amy J. Gray of Wellington has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.

“We are delighted to bring Amy on board as our new CEO,” CMTA Board Chair Gilles Bouchard said.

“With her extensive experience, proven leadership and passion for our mission, Amy will help us accelerate the momentum in our fight against CMT.” Gray is excited about the appointment.

“I am honored to have been selected by the board as the next CEO of the CMTA,” she said.

“I firmly believe there has never been a more exciting time in the organization’s history. The CMTA has seen tremendous progress the last five years, and I look forward to building on this success in the years to come. My most important

priority will be to aggressively pursue potential treatments and ultimately a cure for CMT, with the Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR). I firmly believe that the CMTA is on the brink of advancing game-changing breakthroughs for the entire CMT community, and I intend to tirelessly dedicate myself to this effort every day with the highest sense of urgency.”

Charcot-Marie-Tooth is one of the most commonly inherited neuropathies, affecting the long nerves that go to the feet and hands of approximately one in 2,500 people worldwide. As the nerves die, the muscles around them atrophy. Despite its prevalence — more people have CMT than ALS — it’s often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all.

The CMTA (www.cmtausa.org) is a patient-led nonprofit that is

aggressively searching out treatments for CMT by putting together a group of top-flight researchers and experts and directly funding their work.

Gray brings to the CMTA more than 17 years of management experience in national voluntary health agencies, combined with a strong understanding of mission-driven organizations.

Gray was most recently the senior vice president of constituent and community relations for the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), responsible for providing the overall leadership, strategy and vision for the foundation’s fundraising efforts, planned giving legacy society and network of chapters. Before joining the NPF, Gray served in executive roles at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and the Muscular

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Gray is a graduate of St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and lives in Wellington with her husband and children.

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The King’s Academy opened its new Page Family Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, May 2 in conjunction with the school’s Conservatory of the Arts production of Funny Girl.

The 23,000-square-foot performing arts center features an 800-seat theater with state-of-theart lighting and professionally engineered sound technology.

The Page Family Center includes the beautiful 2,000-squarefoot Esther B. O’Keeffe lobby and the 3,500-square-foot Hobbs Family Stage, featuring a wood-outlined 20-foot by 50-foot proscenium arch. Construction of the Page Center provides a permanent home for TKA’s nationally recognized Conservatory of the Arts, while allowing dedicated space for the

school’s championship athletic programs in the 16,000-squarefoot M. Nelson Loveland Athletic Center.

More than 400 donors contributed to the school’s Dedicated to Excellence campaign, which provided funding for the $9.5 million facility. School parents, grandparents, alumni, friends and business partners came together to make the dream of an on-campus theater a reality. Major donors celebrated the opening of the Page Center with a recognition dinner and special preview of TKA Theatre Company’s production of Funny Girl.

For more information on TKA’s Conservatory of the Arts and the 2017-18 season, visit www.tka finearts.net.

MADDEN TO ATTEND LEADERS CONFERENCE

Sophia Madden, 12, of Royal Palm Beach will attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., from June 17 to 22. Madden was nominated for this prestigious leadership experience by her teachers at Cypress Trails Elementary School based on her scholastic and personal achievements. She is a lifelong straight-A student, and last year achieved a perfect score on the Math FSA, earning a certificate of recognition signed by the governor. She is skilled at karate, archery, swimming and piano. Madden’s goal is to be the first woman elected president of the United States.

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Members of the Equestrian Trails Marathon Kids.

Thanks to the “owl eyes” of Mary Moffett, director of admissions at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus, Future Teacher Club members from Acreage Pines and Golden Grove elementary schools got to experience a day of college life. Susan Marsh and Zulema Grieser, teacher leaders of the club, brought their groups to visit the university and learn about what it can offer students who are going into a teaching career. The group toured the campus and had a pizza luncheon in one of the classrooms.

Equestrian Trails Teams Up With Marathon Kids

Equestrian Trails Elementary School recently got involved with Marathon Kids as a part of a grant the school received from Fuel Up to Play 60. It was a way to ramp up the school running club that already existed for students in grades two to five.

The Marathon Kids program encourages students to set goals.

The highest was to run the distance equal to four marathons (104.8 miles) by running during club times one morning and one

afternoon each week, running at home and participating in local 5K races.

The club has more than 50 participants, and those who come consistently were able to meet the goal levels.

Sixteen students ran the distance of one marathon, six of them ran two marathons, two reached the three-marathon goal and one is a few miles shy of his fourth marathon, and is determined to finish it before the end of the school year.

EMERALD COVE HOSTS VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS HOSTS FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE On Monday, May 15, Emerald Cove Middle School held a Volunteer Breakfast to recognize the individuals who give their time to help make the school a success. This year’s theme was “ECMS Volunteers Sparkle and Shine.” At the event, the jazz band gave a great performance. The dedication and care volunteers give to Emerald Cove is greatly appreciated. Shown above, Emerald Cove volunteers enjoy breakfast.

NHES STUDENTS SHINE AT DUAL-LANGUAGE EVENT

Equestrian Trails Elementary School held its annual Father/ Daughter Dance on Friday, April 28, and everyone had a great time dancing the night away. It was a very memorable evening for the participating fathers and their daughters.

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The gathered students competed in reciting poetry, dictation, essay writing, a spelling bee and artistic interpretations.

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Crestwood Middle School Band Kids Compete With Music USA In Orlando

Many of the Crestwood Middle School band students went on a trip recently to compete with Music USA in Orlando.

The Crestwood students were outstanding in their competition, receiving a rating of “Excellent.”

The band also took second place

in the Middle School Band category.

The group went on to enjoy Universal Studios and Islands of

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Adventure, as well as Medieval Times and Aquatica.

The Crestwood Band is led by director Amanda Leonard.

James Richardson, Jahiem Gayle, Jose Rosa Perez, Jaydon Hood, Jason Kelly, Garrett Fulton, Lily Lanier, Dalal Yaqub and Kyra Smith.

Seminole Ridge’s Rhiannon Boffa Takes Pathfinder Silver

Seminole Ridge High School TV Production Academy student Rhiannon Boffa took second place — and a $3,000 scholarship — in the communications category of the 2017 Palm Beach Post Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards, presented to

seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in 18 academic, vocational and athletic categories.

These awards recognize excellence and encourage the winners to bring their considerable talents

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Students of the Week — The students of the week program recognizes Seminole Ridge students, nominated by staff, for their

academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping the campus positive. Congratulations to the students of the week for May 15-19: Jimena Corrales (grade 9), Matt Dosch (grade 10), Sydney Myers and Jasmine Parson (grade 11).

WELLINGTON EL VPK CELEBRATES RED NOSE DAY

Palm Beach Central High School SGA members (front row) Rachel Berman, Alexandra Fonseca, Alexis Woytek, Camille Douglas and Chadi Chahine; and (back row) Johan Restrepo, Jessica Elpedes, Jordyn Chatoff, Gabby Graydon, Emma Grad, Aubrey Jensen and Chase Bomar.

PBCHS SGA Appointed County Council President

On May 18, Palm Beach Central High School’s Student Government Association was elected as Palm Beach County’s Council President.

In the role of County Council President, Palm Beach Central’s SGA will conduct business meetings involving all of the district’s high school SGAs. Most importantly, the Palm

Beach Central SGA will become a voting member on the School Board.

The SGA will work closely with the superintendent and the school board officials on policies that impact county students.

Bravo to the Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association and advisers Ailyn Barrios and Alex Cordeiro.

RPB EL STUDENTS SHINE AT MATH/SCIENCE FAIR

Cathy Eckstein’s VPK class at Wellington Elementary School recently participated in Red Nose Day. One of the parents bought red noses for the entire class. The class learned what the red noses represented. Red Nose Day is all about having fun while raising money to help kids in need. The money that Red Nose Day raises will help transform the lives of children living in poverty in the U.S. and internationally. The Red Nose Day Fund is a program of the nonprofit group Comic Relief Inc. For more information, visit www. rednoseday.org.

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A Preschool Visit Brought Up An Issue I Was Not Prepared For

There’s trouble afoot at Tessie’s day care I went to pick her up yesterday and she had had a “potty accident” at naptime.

No big deal. She had extra underwear in her backpack and, failing that, there were about a dozen boxes of Pull-Ups on the shelf.

(A Pull-Up is that magical stepping-stone to sleeping through the night.

It is like a diaper but, as every two-yearold knows, it is not a diaper because you ‘pull it up.’ Think Depends for the diminutive set.)

At any rate, the teacher had changed Tessie’s clothes and was in the process of fastening her shoes when Tessie pointed

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“Really, what’s her name?” I asked.

“Jackie!” interrupted a three-year-old nearby, then, “He’s a boy!”

I double-checked my source, Tess, who looked confused; the teacher, who looked

miserable; and Jackie, who looked like a girl to me — long hair, feminine-looking face and play clothes that look like every other preschooler’s play clothes, sort of nondescript.

“He’s a boy!” the three-year-old insisted, and the teacher said, “Enough, Jason!”

“Whatever,” I said.

“My parents say I’m a girl,” said Jackie quietly.

I know about the transgender issue but I hadn’t expected to encounter it at day care. I suppose, potty accidents being rampant in the class, that Jason had seen something that, to him, was pretty convincing.

Or perhaps it was just something that he had been told. And, given her response, I was dying to ask Jackie if she thought she was a boy or a girl.

Fortunately for me, Tess was already rummaging around in her cubbie, making sure she had the painting of flowers for her mom and the sweater she had worn that morning. She’s very responsible that way. And she’s a talker.

On the drive home, she told Mark and I that she was studying opposites.

“OK, then what’s the opposite of ‘big’?” Grandpa asked.

“Little!” she shouted, so proud.

“What’s the opposite of ‘on’?”

“Off!”

Oh, she was in her glory, the little smartypants.

“What’s the opposite of ‘push’?”

Sudden silence as she pondered this, then, “Be nice!” (Yes. No pushing. Be nice.)

She cracks me up.

Grandpa continued the quiz show, and I was dying to ask Tess the opposite of “girl,” but I didn’t. I didn’t because I no longer know the answer. More and more, I think of human sexuality as a spectrum rather than two poles. I don’t know if that’s a plausible explanation, but it works for me.

And I fervently hope Jackie finds her comfortable place along that spectrum.

Latest ‘Alien’ Installment ‘Covenant’ Is A Summertime Winner

We have another summer winner with Alien Covenant, the sixth film in the Alien series, although it actually is a prequel to the original film and a sequel to Prometheus. Most of the characters are new and, though we really have far too little time to know them (and anyone who has seen any of the films in the series knows what that means), they create a mosaic that helps focus on director Ridley Scott’s philosophical questions on the meaning of life.

Android Walter (Michael Fassbender) is running the Covenant, a colony ship containing thousands of colonists in suspended animation, as they cruise toward a planet considered able to sustain life. A sudden radiation burst, at a time when the ship’s solar sail is out, damages the ship and wakes the crew. The captain is killed, and his second-in-command Oram (Billy Crudup) takes over. Oram is conflicted, sure he did not get command originally because he was a “person of faith.”

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By Leonard Wechsler The crew was made up of eight couples, and the tragedy shatters them while Oram is totally mission-oriented. A sudden rogue broadcast from a planet a short distance away that they had not previously spotted attracts Oram’s interest. Despite a warning from Daniels (Katherine Waterston), the widow of the captain, Oram heads to the new planet.

At first, it seems an ideal place to settle: The air is breathable; wheat is growing there. But one of the crew steps on some sort of plant and is infected. And we know,

of course, what will happen. He gets evacuated, which brings one of the aliens onto the ship. Most of the crew down on the planet gets attacked but they are rescued

by David 8 (also Michael Fassbender), the android from Prometheus.

Much of the rest of the movie, which has many twists and plot surprises, is a battle against the aliens mixed with philosophical discussions between the two androids about the meaning of life and creation. Some of the twists and turns are, to say the least, fascinating.

One of things that made the film more interesting than many of its predecessors is that the crew members (none of the passengers wake) all have mates. It hones the tragedy as they die and affects the decisions made. One key character, Tennessee (Danny McBride), risks the ship and himself and violates regulations and safety standards because his wife is stuck on the planet.

The cast is very good. Waterston is great as Daniels, a worthy successor to Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley. While not as tough, she is ferociously determined to destroy the monsters. McBride was very good as the conflicted Tennessee.

Crudup’s character was not quite as well-rounded as he might have been; he was clearly too stubborn for his own good.

But his relationship with Karine, his wife (Carmen Ejogo) helped make him seem more interesting.

But the film belongs to Fassbender.

In the twin parts of the two androids (plus a quick bit in the beginning as their “creator”) he manages to bring character to roles that are supposed to be beings without feelings or emotions. And he does it beautifully. The discussions between the androids, which help explain plot points not only for this film but for the whole series, are fascinating.

Scott is fascinated by the idea of faith

in a world that is increasingly dominated by science. Humans have many “creation myths.” The one thing certain is that in many ways, we have no real way to verify much except through a dry science that is ultimately not fascinating.

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continued from page 1 life as he urged the graduates to embrace the future.

“In the early 1970s, my father packed up his four kids, me included, and rolled the dice and moved to America with few dollars, no formal education, hoping to inspire me and my three siblings to do better than they had, and that’s exactly what we’ve done,” Avossa said. “And today, I have the great privilege of living out that American dream, and I know many of you will be doing just that.”

Avossa spoke about the importance of leadership and the tough decisions that people in leadership roles must make in the present day to better the future for everyone.

“Class of 2017, we are so proud of the accomplishments that you’ve already attained, and we know that your future is bright,” Avossa said. “Let’s give the Class of 2017 one last round of applause.

Thank you all and God bless.”

For Armas, the focus was on brilliance — the brilliance of his students, the brilliance that they achieved as high schoolers in Royal Palm Beach and the brilliance they have yet to achieve.

“I’m so very pleased and proud to say that I have seen brilliance in so many of you and in so many different ways,” Armas said.

“Brilliance, ladies and gentlemen, is the growth that so many of our graduates have demonstrated in these last four years, so as to be able to walk across this stage today.”

Salutatorian Owen Flannagan, who graduates with 35 completed college credits, rose to the podium and focused his speech on the Royal Palm Beach community, and how it has shaped him and his fellow classmates.

“This is more than just Royal Palm Beach. This is our home, and I see all of you as my family,” Flannagan said. “As the singer Ed Sheeran points out, ‘These people

raised me, and I can’t wait to go home.’”

He looks back at his high school memories with a smile, and urged that persistence be the key to the future of each individual.

“Everyone here has gone through many achievements to reach this point, whether it be pushing through classes for 13 years or urging your children to do so,” Flannagan said. “Graduation is a very important milestone, and it shows that persistence really is the key to reaching any of your goals.”

Valedictorian Carlos Romagosa, who graduates having completed 42 college credits, spoke of sacrifice in order to pave the way for future experiences in life.

“Tonight marks the end of a run, a run marked by hardships that led many of us to make sacrifices,” he said. “We sacrificed our sleep to work on our schoolwork; we sacrificed our down time to aid our community; and, most importantly, we sacrificed our personal interests to maintain a proper balance in our lives.”

Romagosa shifted his speech to shine light on hope.

“Although some of us may have strayed off the right path, just because someone stumbles and loses their way does not mean they are lost forever. There is always hope,” he said. “Hope is the most important thing to have, especially in regard to the future, because it is always there, even when it seems like all is lost. We rely on hope, for it fills us with this unconditional optimism that makes us believe we can do anything we set our minds to.”

Armas shared his final words with the Royal Palm Beach High School Class of 2017 before the presentation of diplomas.

“Remember that today is called ‘commencement’ because it’s the start of you going out into the world and experiencing that adventure that we call life,” Armas said. “While it’s nice to think back on your years at school, we’re going to start looking forward to the future that awaits you.”

Students and faculty enter the expo center.

Principal Armas shares his commencement message.

Palm Beach County Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa gives the Class of 2017 his commencement message.

Valedictorian Carlos Romagosa gives his address.

Salutatorian Owen Flannagan speaks to his classmates.

Dexter Dixon received the Principal’s Award.

Principal Jesus Armas welcomes friends and family.

Valedictorian Carlos Romagosa leads the recessional.

Graduate Kharim Bonhomme with his family.

Graduates Leonard and Synturia Thorpe with family.

Graduate Leesa Mckenzie with her family.

Daniel Rivera, Karstens Roni and Carlos Morales.

Graduate Tyler Reis with his family.

Graduate Katelyn Stephens with her family.

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Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa and Principal Jesus Armas lead the processional.

The Royal Palm Beach High School Advanced Women’s Chorus performs at the graduation ceremony.

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CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAMBER HOLDS ANNUAL GALA AND BIZ AWARDS

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual gala and business of the year Awards on Saturday, May 20 at the Kravis Center. Congratulations to the businesses award recipients. Small Business of the Year: HNM Menswear; Large Business of the Year: Retreat at Palm Beach; Chamber MVP of the Year: David Leland, Print It Plus; and Outstanding Business Leader of the Year: Stephen Basore, TKM Bengard Farms. The chamber thanks Presenting Sponsor Westlake by Minto; Décor Sponsor Mercantil Bank; and Corporate Sponsors Florida Public Utilities, Republic Services, Retreat at Palm Beach and Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Special thanks to Chamber Partners: Bethesda Health, BB&T, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, Coast to Coast Pharmacy, Emergency Specialists of Wellington Regional Medical Center, Equestrian Sport Productions, Florida Crystals, Florida Power & Light, Gonzalez, Shenkman & Buckstein, Independent Imaging, LA Podiatry, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Lewis, Longman, & Walker, Michell Consulting Group, The Palm Beach Post, Palms West Hospital, Print It Plus, the Royal Inn, the Schumacher Family of Dealerships, Shutts & Bowen, Signs by Tomorrow, TD Bank and Waste Management.

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The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 2017 board members are honored during the gala.

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Stephen Basore is honored as Outstanding Leader of the Year.

The Retreat at Palm Beach was named Large Business of the Year.

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David Leland of Print It Plus is named Chamber MVP of the Year.

WES FINE ARTS STUDENTS TAKE A MAGIC CARPET RIDE WITH ‘ALADDIN KIDS’

Wellington Elementary School’s Fine Arts Academy Musical Theater Group held four showings of Aladdin Kids on Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24 in the school auditorium. Students were taken on a trip through “Arabian Nights,” where they discovered the story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. Aladdin, with the help of Genie, is able to save Princess Jasmine from being forced to marry the evil Jafar.

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Princess Jasmine, played by Meghan Shea, meets Aladdin, played by Emiliano Gando.

Jafar, played by Leyla Colman, and his sidekick Iago, played by Josie Wilson.

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GL Homes

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continued from page 1 expansion.’ Don’t get married to the term. It is just a term. The idea is a concept and a proposal that is going to be presented to the county,” Ratterree said.

The application will ask to transfer planned units at the Indian Trails Grove property to the Agricultural Reserve and utilize the land west of The Acreage as preservation land for the developments occurring in the Agricultural Reserve area.

“In order for you to fully understand the proposal, I have to spend a little bit of time explaining how the Agricultural Reserve works, because it functionally sets up the proposal that’s being made to the county,” he said.

The Ag Reserve is about 21,000 acres generally encompassing the area between Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton to the south, Florida’s Turnpike to the east, the Arthur R.

Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to the west and Hypoluxo Road to the north.

In the late 1990s, the county went through a master planning process for the Ag Reserve area to preserve and enhance agricultural activity and environmental/water resources.

“What we want you to understand as we go through this proposal is that the Indian Trails Grove property becomes an extension of the Agricultural Reserve area,” Ratterree said.

Voters approved a bond in 1999 for the county to use $150 million to buy land in the Ag Reserve, as well as environmentally sensitive land either in the reserve area or elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

It bought about 2,530 acres for $106 million, with the remaining $44 million used by the county to buy property outside the Ag Reserve for preservation, primarily in the northern end of the county, Ratterree explained. The county then sold part of the land for $22 million.

“At the end of the day, what the

public purchased in the Ag Reserve through the bond was 2,355 acres with a net of $84 million,” he said. “That is relevant to our conversation here, because one of the first things you hear when people talk about the Agricultural Reserve area is that the county bought all 21,000 acres of land.

No, the county bought 2,355 acres net for $84 million. The rest of the story of the Agricultural Reserve has been implemented by private property interests, GL Homes being the principal developer of a lot of the communities down there.”

The rest of the property in the Ag Reserve was left for private interests to develop, he said, adding that developers were restricted as to what percentage of their property they could build on, and had to leave the remaining portion to preservation.

As an example, he said a 6040 development would have to preserve 1.5 acres for every acre built on.

“If we wanted to build on 100 acres in this scenario, we would need 150 acres of preservation,”

Ratterree said. “The density of that development is based on one unit per acre on the gross acreage, so in this particular example, it’s 250 acres. At one unit per acre, that will allow 150 units on the preserve.

That will allow 150 units on the preserve piece and 100 units on the development piece.”

Developments in the Ag Reserve follow similar ratios, he said, adding that GL Homes projects have preserved more than 5,500 acres in the Ag Reserve. While the county purchased over 2,300 acres for preservation, private developers have dedicated almost 12,000 acres, he said.

“Why are we here and what does this mean to the Indian Trails Grove property?” he asked.

“The concept is that we want you to create the ability for Indian Trails Grove to transfer the unit rights granted under the land use potential down to the Agricultural Reserve area and to utilize Indian Trails Grove as the preservation for the 60 percent or 80 percent of the developments that are occurring… down there.”

Ratterree noted that 3,897 units is the land use potential granted by the county, but GL Homes would like to transfer some of those development rights to properties it owns in the Ag Reserve.

“For those who doubt that this piece of property is actively used for agriculture, we spent millions of dollars converting this property from a defunct citrus grove to active agricultural row crops,” he said.

Ratterree explained that GL Homes has three properties in the Ag Reserve that it would like to build on that are actually near developed areas. This could be enabled through an agreement with the county and support of ITID. More than 2,893 acres of the Indian Trails Grove property would go from development to preservation, he said.

“That’s the key to the proposal,” he said. “This is a phased proposal because [with] only those three properties that we own, we can’t 100 percent preserve all of Indian Trails Grove. To do those three

properties, 2,893 acres of Indian Trails Grove goes to preservation, and 2,315 of those 3,897 units now come off of that land and go out to the three properties in the Agricultural Reserve area. That is a substantial reduction in the development footprint proposed for Indian Trails Grove.”

It would mean a reduction of units down from 3,897 to 1,582, he said. Because the northern portion of the property will no longer be developed, there will no longer be a need to develop 190th Avenue, Ratterree added.

He added that as land becomes available to GL Homes in the Ag Reserve, it could repeat the transfer of development rights process.

“For now, what that does mean is that we see our western communities residential development go from 4,872 acres down to 1,979 acres,” he said.

Supervisor Betty Argue made a motion to write a letter of support for the GL Homes proposal to the county, subject to legal fees being reimbursed, which carried 5-0.

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Bettina Drummond is an internationally recognized classical trainer and one of the founding members of the Association for the Promotion of the Art of Horsemanship in America. If you ever have a chance to ride in or observe one of her clinics, grab it with both hands. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Wolverines Pass Test In Win Over Cypress Bay

The Wellington High School football team hosted Weston’s Cypress Bay High School in the annual spring game held Friday, May 19. The Wolverines rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Lightning 16-14. In the first half, both teams struggled to manage mistakes and penalties. Page 31 2017 WESTERN COMMUNITIES SCHOOL GUIDE

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Bettina Drummond Stresses ‘Horse’ In Horsemanship

I met Bettina Drummond, a mesmerizing person and expert horsewoman, at a clinic she helped organize at Mary Anne McPhail’s White Fences Equestrian Estate in February.

Drummond is an internationally recognized classical trainer and one of the founding members of the Association for the Promotion of the Art of Horsemanship in America. If you ever have a chance to ride in or observe one of her clinics, grab it with both hands.

“The goal of the APAHA program is holding workshops for teachers by teachers,” Drummond said. “We want to create a network where instructors get out of their small regular circle of contacts, where they’re busy earning their keep, and watch and meet others who may be doing things differently or on another level. It’s a way to maximize their own riding while continuing to learn. Sometimes hearing the same message from a different voice makes all the difference, and puts one back in a state of causality. We all get a little rusty, like the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz.” In a clinic setting, teachers see real horses with real problems and learn new ways of working through them, Drummond explained.

“For the most part, these instructors are working with amateur adults, riders who aren’t the big clients with unlimited funds, who will never get the chance to go to Europe or compete at the higher levels, which is Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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By Ellen Rosenberg fine. This is all about learning the substance of helping the horses become more rideable, more supple, and the riders more forgiving — understanding the psychology of working with different horses,” she explained. “We stress the dialogue and cooperation between horse and rider, taking the horse’s interest into account.

Learning to balance in an upright posture, to stay in balance on the hindquarters, is not natural to horses. We try to make it as fluid and understandable as possible to both horse and rider. It takes much time, care and effort.”

Trainers appreciate having the opportunity to come to such workshops, Drummond noted.

“I can custom-fit the learning curve to their needs,” she noted. “It’s always a pleasure working with them. The best gift I give myself is seeing that look on their faces when they understand a concept and see how doing something a different way can make the riding feel right for a horse on a daily basis. Your flow, how you flow into it, makes it right.”

This gets to the central reason why Drummond runs the program.

“I began this program because I saw a gap,

Col. Patrick Teisserenc and Bettina Drummond at a recent clinic. a wastage of time and energy and effort. Many instructors are not taught how to teach. They come out of the show world and then teach their students what they know, what they’ve experienced. They don’t have time to focus on learning how to teach effectively, because they’re too busy earning a living. This program seeks to solve that problem,” she said. “When I was young, I was injured and couldn’t ride, so I had to find something else to do. Learn-

ing how to teach others to ride, I got more and more into it. The proudest time in my life was becoming a good teacher.”

Hopefully, her workshops will help others become good teachers.

“Balance is the zen of life,” Drummond said. “Half of the problems with trainers is they haven’t learned how to handle themselves in difficult circumstances. This workshop gives See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Silver Airways Adds New Flights From PBIA To Tallahassee, Key West

(L-R) Jennifer DiCaprio, Zarra Roach, Earl and Nancy Stewart, Stu Stewart, Robin Friedman and Dan Vinayi (seated) at the reunion.

Big Dog Ranch, Earl Stewart Celebrate Adoption Successes

Dogs and their adopters brought together by the Earl Stewart Toyota/ Big Dog Ranch Rescue adoption program celebrated its success at a reunion event recently.

Since Earl Stewart Toyota started its Dog of the Month adoption program with Big Dog Ranch Rescue in September 2015, 40 dogs have been found forever homes through the program. The dealership paid

the $200 adoption fee for each dog, which includes neutering or spaying, micro-chipping and vaccinations.

In addition, Earl Stewart Toyota has contributed about $150,000 to the shelter, including the gift of a refurbished van to transport dogs to weekly adoption events. Stewart has also included Big Dog Ranch Rescue in ad campaigns and sponsored many special events for the shelter.

Silver Airways has announced new nonstop service between West Palm Beach (PBI) and Key West (EYW) that commenced Thursday, May 25, as well as new one-stop, through service between West Palm Beach (PBI) and Tallahassee (TLH) that also began May 25.

Silver Airways Flight 146 from West Palm Beach to Key West will operate once daily, five times weekly, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All flights will be operated with a SAAB SF 340 propeller plane with a total flight time of an hour and 20 minutes.

Silver Airways Flight 50 from West Palm Beach to Tallahassee through Tampa will operate same plane service twice a day, five times

a week, Monday through Friday. All flights will be operated with a SAAB SF 340 propeller plane.

Booking is currently available on both flights.

“The addition of nonstop service to Key West and same-plane Tallahassee service gives our passengers the ease and convenience of PBI and great, new destinations. We are excited to expand our partnership with Silver Airways and happy to offer more options for our travelers,” said Bruce Pelly, director of airports for Palm Beach County.

Silver Airways currently operates daily service to Tampa (TPA) and the Bahamas: Bimini (BIM), Nassau (NAS) and Marsh Harbour (MHH).

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The award-winning airport has been recognized for convenience, hospitality and amenities. It was named in the top five Favorite U.S. Midsized Airports in the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers Choice Awards and named the sixth-best U.S. airport in the 2016 Conde Nast Travelers Readers’ Choice Awards. For more information, visit www.pbia.org.

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Realtors Take The Runway Fashion Show To Aid Hospice

On Wednesday, June 14, Realtors Take the Runway 2017, a fashion show and luncheon, will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club, located at 1900 Aero Club Drive in Wellington. The money raised will be donated to the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation.

The event, presented by Keller Williams Realty of Wellington and chaired by Maureen Gross, is designed to show how to dress professionally in South Florida and is sure to be lots of fun.

Twenty real estate agents will be modeling during the fashion show.

“We have asked the top agents in

town to join us and model. We will have someone representing almost every real estate agency in town,” explained Nancy Jennings, the broker at Keller Williams Wellington.

“This creates great camaraderie among the agents, as we all join together to raise money for a good cause.”

As was the case at last year’s show, the fashions will be provided

by Dillard’s at the Mall at Wellington Green. Kelley Dunn, the news anchor at WPTV, has graciously agreed to emcee the event again this year.

“We were amazed at the support we got from the community last

year, and we are sure we will get it this year, too. Who doesn’t love Hospice and all the good work they do?” Jennings said. “Having Kelley Dunn as our emcee certainly helps to stir up interest, too. Our event last year sold out in just 10 days! We are looking forward to another successful, sold-out event this year, too.”

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or more information on the fashion show, contact Maureen Gross at (561) 714-0887 or maureengrossrealtor@gmail.com.

(Right) WPTV anchor Kelley Dunn speaks in the sold-out ballroom at Realtors Take the Runway 2016.

ABWA To Host Floral Designer Lynne Tweedale In June

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 14 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome.

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The topic of the June program is, “So You Want to Design?” Tweedale will demonstrate how best to arrange your flowers utilizing two unique and original styles. While Tweedale is designing, she will offer tips, helpful hints, and information about flowers and plants. She will also discuss the dos and don’ts of flower preparation and care.

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To make reservations, or for more information, call Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727. The Embassy Suites Hotel is located at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. For directions to the hotel, call (561) 622-1000.

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The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School for the Arts is a free public charter school in Wellington that offers 40 minutes in the arts every day. Are you happy with your child’s education? Is your child engaged at his or her current school, or do they find school boring and are disconnected? Then maybe you should look into Eagle Arts. Outside of a competitive curriculum, Eagle Arts offers normal day classes in acting/drama, music, art, filmmaking/ animation, TV production and PE/dance. Eagle Arts is now accepting new students for kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, call (561) 459-8083 or visit www.eagleartsacademy.com.

Education Place is a small, private Montessori school for students in grades one through 12. The school features a 12-month academic year, flexible scheduling, individualized instruction and an accredited curriculum. Many of the school’s students are now professional athletes or performers. Education Place has been serving the western communities since 2001 and is conveniently located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23. Education Place is currently welcoming a limited number of new students for the summer and fall terms. For more information, call (561) 753-6563.

The Huntington Learning Center, first in the industry, has a long track record of helping students achieve academic success and boost their confidence. Huntington is celebrating its 40-year anniversary helping students.

Its mission to give every student the best education possible has been Huntington’s mantra since the beginning, and teachers love to see students realize “I can” when it comes to school success. Huntington’s Wellington Center, located at 2655 State Road 7 near Whole Foods Market, has helped hundreds of local students with academic achievements and college exam success. For more information, call (561) 594-1900.

Mathnasium of West Palm Beach makes math make sense. Is your child struggling in math or advanced in math? Try a one-week free trial for first grade through 12th grade math help, homework help, PSAT or ACT test prep.

Invest in your child’s future at Mathnasium at the low cost of $16 to $20 per hour. Mathnasium is pre-enrolling for summer and next school year.

Mathnasium is currently offering a free assessment (a $100 value) and $50 off registration for 3-month and 6-month memberships. Registration is waived for 12-month enrollment (a $100 value). Call (561) 210-5088 or visit www.mathnasium.com/westpalmbeach. Mathnasium is located at 8993 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 110, in West Palm Beach. Promotions are valid only at the West Palm Beach location.

The Renaissance Charter School name has become synonymous with high-quality education. In Palm Beach County, parents have six high-performing, tuition-free public charter school options from which to choose: Renaissance Charter Schools at Palms West, Wellington, Cypress, Central Palm, West Palm and Summit. All are currently accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. Renaissance schools do not settle for the status quo. At its schools, students are expected to reach higher and achieve excellence. Visit www.palmbeachcharterschools.org for more information about all six schools and to apply online.

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Village Music Wellington is a full-service music store currently located in the Wellington Green Square between the Fresh Market and Joey’s Outback.

Village Music offers a comprehensive lesson program, as well as a full line of musical merchandise, including instruments, accessories and repairs.

In 2014, Village Music received the prestigious Best New Music Dealer in the U.S. award from Sound & Music Retailer Magazine. As Wellington residents, owners Steve and Donna Willey support the music programs in Wellington schools through the provision of band instrument rentals and lessons for band students. Further services include summer music camps, early musical education for preschoolers and audition training for music school candidates. With nearly 2,000 square feet of retail store space and lesson rooms, and an expansive inventory, Village Music offers an inviting, family-oriented musical experience for customers. This summer, Village Music will be expanding to a 4,000-square-foot unit at 10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd., between Barnes & Noble and the Mall at Wellington Green. For more information, call (561) 798-5334 or visit www.villagemusicwellington.com.

The Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent, college-preparatory day school in Wellington currently serving grades 5 through 8. WCA offers the ability to accelerate learning and academic advancement for dedicated students in a positive, nurturing environment. The educational philosophy embraces cross-curricular ability grouping and mastery-based learning.

WCA offers a broad curriculum and utilizes accredited, internationally recognized materials and innovative teaching methods customized to meet the needs of each student. The class schedule includes character education, physical education and professional instruction in music and art. At WCA, your child will be part of a select group of students taught by a team of professional, creative and highly qualified teachers. For more information, visit www.gowca.org.

The Wilson Academy has been educating students in the community since 2006. The Wilson Academy offers a challenging home-school-based curriculum designed to each individual’s uniqueness and strengths in a small and safe classroom environment. Classes are instructed through a variety of methods ranging from individual to group activities. The Wilson Academy stresses teaching its students the importance of character development, focusing on the “three keys to success” — perseverance, dignity and integrity. The goal at the Wilson Academy is to produce educated young adults who will join society and make a difference. The academy serves grades three through 12 and is located at 590 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 333-2756.

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Wolverines Pass Test In 16-14 Win Over Cypress Bay

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team hosted Weston’s Cypress Bay High School in the annual spring game held Friday, May 19.

The Wolverines rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Lightning 16-14.

In the first half, both teams struggled to manage mistakes and penalties, but spring football often exposes these issues after a hiatus from

the field. The brief spring season is specific for this purpose, to work on the things needed to improve for the fall season.

The Wolverines entered halftime holding onto a 9-8 lead. Running back Mike Massimino initiated the lead, catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Connor Rogers on the team’s third drive of the game to go up 7-0. Wellington extended its lead with a second-quarter safety, sacking the Cypress Bay quarter-

Wolverine running back Jadien Durant runs to the outside for a big gain.

back in the end zone. The play gave the Wolverines a 9-0 advantage.

Just before the half ended, the Lightning closed the margin with a deep jump-ball touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone. Cypress Bay converted its two-point attempt to make it a one-point game as the half ended with Wellington holding on 9-8.

“Defense didn’t do a bad job,” Wellington head coach Tom Abel said. “We need to tweak a few things,

and we are off. We will be just fine.”

Both teams continued their struggling ways offensively, trying to manage through miscues. Wellington coordinated efforts, reaching inside the Cypress Bay red zone twice in the third quarter, but came up empty.

The Lightning took its first lead of the contest off a 25-yard touchdown pass to go up 14-9. Two-way player Mark Anthony Richards broke up the two-point after-pass attempt in

Wellington running back Bryce Burnstein breaks tackles to move the chains.

the end zone, limiting the Lightning to just six points on the score, which later made the difference in the game.

The Wolverines relied on two freshmen on the final drive. Quarterback Austin Wallace entered the game and put together a 46-yard no-huddle drive capped by a 15-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Hector See WOLVERINES, page 33

Adrian Hector celebrates in the end zone after making the winning touchdown catch.

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Broncos Dominate Centennial 24-6 In Spring Football

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, May 19, the Palm Beach Central High School varsity football team hosted Port St. Lucie West Centennial High School and bested the Eagles 24-6.

The 20-day spring season is typically capped by a spring game to gauge the players’ progress and to let coaches determine what the focus

Palm Beach Central quarterback Michael Moreland takes the ball up field.

for improvement should be entering the fall season.

The first half ended scoreless.

While both teams managed to move the ball on occasion, neither could capitalize and cross the goal line.

Penalties and occasional miscues were a major contributor to the lack of scoring in the first half.

Halftime proved to be the break the teams needed before they took to

the field for the second half. Fewer mistakes and a regrouped offense put points on the board for both squads. The Bronco defense was impressive, limiting the Eagles to one score.

Quarterbacks Nick Atkins and Michael Moreland both had equal playing time, alternating possessions. The two combined for 260 yards passing and led scoring drives

Bronco running back Jeramiah Anderson looks for running room.

in the second half. If that was not impressive enough, the Broncos racked up 202 yards on the ground.

C.J. Stewart had two touchdowns, and Jeremiah Anderson had a rushing touchdown. The Broncos also converted on all three two-point conversion attempts.

Receiver Bryan Robinson reeled in 89 yards on five catches; Gen’Taris Oliver had 73 yards on six recep-

tions; and Fornoris Roberts had two catches for 59 yards. There is no question that the Broncos were able to move the ball, but defensively, they were virtually flawless. Linebacker Marcus Cushnie totaled 19 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Cornerback Tre Jackson had eight tackles and two pass deflections.

Free safety Justin Kolnick was the See BRONCOS, page 33

Palm Beach Central slot receiver Gen’Taris Oliver advances the ball after a reception.

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Bassmasters Fish Out Of The Belle Glade Boat Ramp

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held a fishing tournament on April 9 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Belle Glade boat ramp.

First place was won by Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier, with five fish weighing 15 pounds, 2 ounces.

Second place was awarded to the team of Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr, with five fish weighing 11 pounds, 13 ounces.

The team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin took third place, with five fish weighing 10 pounds, 15 ounces.

The big fish of the tournament was 5 pounds, 13 ounces, caught by the team of Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each

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month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new members. For more information about the Royal Palm Bassmasters, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, visit www.royalpalmbassmasters. org or call (561) 644-6269.

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Crestwood Middle School Boys Track Team Wins Western Regional Meet

The Crestwood Middle Schools boys track team continued their winning ways and defended the school’s Western Regional title recently at Seminole Ridge High School. The Eagles took the team title outscoring the nearest competitor by 23 points.

Coach Marque Drummond knew his team had talent but lacked depth.

“We had to do everything right to come out with a win,” he said.

The team did just that by placing a qualifier into next week’s county championship meet in every event but one.

David Powell initiated the team’s victory by capturing the long jump.

He was also a part of the qualifying 400-meter relay team with teammates Jacob Acosta, Justin Saunders and Jahiem Gayle.

Powell was also a part of the winning 1,600-meter relay team, along with Justin Saunders, David Powell, Aaron Jarrett and Vincent Lecounte.

The 800-meter medley relay was won by Crestwood with the team of DeJuan Tolbert, Jahiem Gayle, Justin Saunders and Geoffrey McKelton.

Justin Saunders qualified in the high jump. David Powell snuck in and secured a spot in the long jump.

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(L-R) Jahiem Jackson, Jacob Acosta, David Powell, Jayden Hood and Justin Saunders. mile. Jahiem Jackson and Ahmad team. “A lot of hard work, prepaHaston qualified in the 800-meter ration and dedication went into this run. season,” he said. “I only had two Another major competitor was returning members to the team, so I Jaydon Hood, who cleaned up in had to start from scratch and rebuild the sprint races. He qualified in all of a team in a short space of time, but his races, which were the 100 meter, I enjoyed it. I am extremely pleased the 200 meter and winning the 400 with the team.” meter. Teammate Vincent Lecounte The team will compete next week also secured a spot in the 400 meter. for the county championship at Park Drummond was proud of his Vista High School.

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continued from page 31 nemesis for the Eagle offense all night, with four tackles, two pass deflections and a first-half interception on the Bronco 10-yard line that nullified a potential Centennial scoring drive.

The second-half surge proved too much for the Centennial defense, and the Broncos cruised to the 24-6 victory.

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continued from page 23 them a hands-on experience in teaching others how to help solve a variety of horse issues, how to give feedback to riders dealing with their own fears or nervousness. It requires more than just show experience.”

Drummond said one reason that training is not the same as showing is that a coach doesn’t have to be a great rider to be what she called “a perceptive eye on the ground,” noting that communication skills

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fied by penalties during the second half.

“I was happy with the way the boys performed, but we had too many penalties, and that came from a lack of conditioning,” Bronco head coach Tino Ierulli said. “We’ll fine-tune the corrections needed, eliminate the penalties, get in better condition, tighten up the discipline, and we’ll be where we need to be to compete at a high level.”

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(Right) Palm Beach Central receiver Bryan Robinson makes the catch for a big gain in the first half.

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are crucial, too.

“We strive to show how the two jobs become one without ever losing sight of the horse,” she said. “One problem with showing versus training is that the competitive urge can take over, the pursuit of ribbons and big wins. This should never be the goal, especially if encouraged too early in childhood. With maturity and proper coaching, riders understand the more important basics of horsemanship, from which all else flows. It behooves us all to help each other along that road, to look for the voice of caution. There must be a conscience guiding us when we show.”

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She cautioned riders and trainers not to be over-eager to do better in the ring.

“You’re not riding against the others; you’re always only competing against yourself. Your first and most important job is assisting the horse, your duty to the horse. Before doing anything, you must always first ask, ‘How does the horse feel about this?’

Everything you do should encourage your horse’s curiosity and sense of wonderment,” Drummond said.

“Good riders and horses are grounded and receptive to feedback. They respect lightness in spirit. There is no room for the frustration some show riders exhibit if they do not win.”

continued from page 31 in the end zone for the go-ahead score. The kick was good and gave Wellington a 16-14 lead.

Cypress Bay felt the pressure of a fourth-quarter running clock, squeezing the team to make quick plays that landed them just beyond midfield. A tough Wellington defense combined with the ticking of the clock ended Cypress Bay’s chance of recapturing the lead, and Wellington sealed the 16-14

victory. The teams will regroup in the off-season to gear up for the fall.

The APAHA program is open to professional clinicians who operate throughout the United States at very basic levels. It allows them to work on their own riding and bounce their ideas and questions off an experienced mentor. The organization seeks to provide these trainers with a truly unique educational opportunity by linking them with breeders who loan out young horses, providing APAHA students with opportunities for guided break-ins.

In exchange for this educational opportunity, teachers who become students in APAHA programs then teach other teachers who participate as auditors. Teaching is the

focal point of the transmission of knowledge based around the needs of horses. The APAHA is meant to act as a spark, helping riders and teachers light their own candles of knowledge, which will then light the candles of their students.

Future two-day-seat workshops with Bettina Drummond and Jason Wright at Windhorse International in Bethlehem, Conn., will be conducted June 16-18, Sept. 8-10, and Nov. 18-19. A two-day APAHA workshop will be given Oct. 14-15.

For more information, visit www. windhorseinternational.com, www. apaha.us or e-mail Drummond at pruynstud@earthlink.net.

Wellington quarterback Austin Wallace runs to the outside to move the chains.

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High Touch High Tech and Joey’s Outback Adventures in Wellington have partnered to bring you the “Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 25 years, brings science to life with totally participatory, handson experiments for children ages 4 to 14 years old. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems.

The program offers affordable pricing, flexible hours, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, and physical activities at Joey’s in Wellington. High Touch High Tech taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help children learn about the world around them. For more info., call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net.

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Also available is camp for ages 4 to 6, the Advanced Players Academy, junior golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. For additional information, visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF, ext. 4.

The Lake Worth Playhouse will hold a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-scale productions of Hairspray Jr. and Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 and older will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related education at the Lake Worth Playhouse, located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more info., call (561) 586-6410 or visit www. lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Planet Kids Summer Camp will fill your child’s summer with fun-filled days. Whether your child is a preschooler or VPK ready, his or her days will be enriched with learning and fun activities. For the older children, ages 5 to 12, days will be filled with field trips and the coolest playgrounds in town. Summer camp will run from June 5 through Aug. 11. Registration is now open. Planet Kids Summer Camp has two locations: 9267 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Loxahatchee (561-784-5619) and 4330 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach (561-964-2800).

St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will offer campers arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include: Rome, Commotion in the Ocean, Let’s Have a Ball, Bugs Don’t Bug Me, Wild About Art and Pirates & Princesses. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 12, June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

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Saturday, May 27 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. For more information, visit www.flgunshows.com.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike about nine miles on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m. Call Joe Rosenberg at (561) 859-1954 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host its Teddy Bear Affair, presented by MedExpress Urgent Care, on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can bring their favorite stuffed toys to the “doctor” for care from zoo veterinary and MedExpress Urgent Care staff. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/ teddy-bear-affair-2017 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Scrapbooking Club for adults on Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Organize photos and record memories with scrapbooking techniques and materials. Bring photos, unfinished scrapbooks and materials to trade. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Star Wars 40th Anniversary Celebration for all ages on Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Celebrate with Tricia Barr, one of the Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia authors. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host a Food Truck Safari on Saturday, May 27 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Explore the zoo and enjoy Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. Trucks will be spread throughout the zoo with two live music locations and two cash bars. The Fountain Plaza Tiki Bar will feature a craft brewery tap-takeover. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2017 for more info.

• The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) Saturday Jewish Film Night on Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. will feature A Women Called Golda, the story of the Russian-born, Wisconsin-raised woman who rose to become the fourth prime minister of Israel. Ingrid Bergman depicts Meir as her older self. Bergman received an Emmy for the role, which was her final starring role before her death. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info.

Sunday, May 28 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike four miles in the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area on Sunday, May 28 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 586-0486 for more info.

• The Haitian Educators Association will hold its third annual award ceremony and dinner honoring the life work of Elcy Rose Andre on Sunday, May 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Madison Green Country Club in Royal Palm Beach. Call (561) 951-7682 or (786) 333-7173, or e-mail heapb215@gmail.com for more info.

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Parade & Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at the Wellington Veterans Memorial. The parade will begin at 8:15 a.m. from the Wellington Municipal Complex parking area and continuing down Forest Hill Blvd. to South Shore Blvd. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, immediately following the parade. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 29 at the Veterans Park Amphitheater at 9 a.m. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation, and a performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band will take place.

There will also be free refreshments. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Tuesday, May 30 • The Village of Wellington will hold a Senior Symposium on hurricane preparedness and emergency management on Tuesday, May 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center.

Call (561) 753-2476 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Techniques III for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, May 30 at 2 p.m. In this final class of the library’s watercolor series, you’ll learn the finishing touches to make your vision come to life on paper.

Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Origami for Adults on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Discover the art of Japanese paper folding and transform a plain piece of paper into an animal or flower with simple strategic folds.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Regal Cinemas and MovieTickets.com have joined forces with Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment so active and retired service members can attend a free screening of the new movie Megan Leavey at the Regal Cinema in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. in advance of its June 9 nationwide release. The film is based on the true story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Tickets are available at www.att.com/thanksmilitary.

Wednesday, May 31 • The Palm Beach County Housing Summit will be held Wednesday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Contact Rachel Lorenzo at rlorenzo@ hlcpbc.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Book Discussion: Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick on Wednesday, May 31 at 2 p.m. Explore this alternate-history novel. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Button Art for adults on Wednesday, May 31 at 3 p.m. Discover how you can put your button surplus to good use with a

fun crafting technique. Materials will be provided.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an End of the School Year Craft Bonanza Blowout on Wednesday, May 31 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet.

Take supplies home with you to enjoy. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Snacks will be provided.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Steve Jobs of the Auto World: The Man Who Shaped GM Into the Apple of its Day” on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. Father of the Corvette and other innovative lifestyle car creations, Harley Earl’s legacy to the motor industry has been compared to Steve Jobs. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, June 1 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host English Exchange on Thursdays in June at 1 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere.

Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Women’s Chamber Foundation will award 21 scholarships to deserving women and girls during its Big Red Apple Scholarship Luncheon at the Kravis Center on Thursday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (561) 6590285 or e-mail admin@womenschamber.biz for more info.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will host “Two Elaine Silvers: A Musical Evening” on Thursday, June 1 at 2 p.m. L’Dor Va-dor Musical Director Elaine Silver on piano and spiritual folk music singer and guitarist Elaine Silver share the stage at this one-of-a-kind concert. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, June 1 at 2 p.m. Create displays to commemorate special events and those you love by creating a memory page. Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 1 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Leather & Lace Duo at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Wellington Collegiate Academy will hold its 2017 commencement and celebration on Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall. For more info., visit www.gowca.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

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to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Bestselling author Bobbie Hinman will be at Barnes & Noble in Wellington to discuss her new book, How to Create a Successful Children’s Picture Book, on Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Hinman will share how she created, self-published and sold more than 50,000 award-winning children’s picture books. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

Friday, June 2 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club will hold its summer luncheon Friday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

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

• Ghost Tours: An Evening in the Dark will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Call (561) 790-5232 or e-mail yyv@southfloridafair. com to RSVP. Saturday, June 3 • Amber’s Animal Outreach will host its third annual golf tournament, Paws & Putts on the Green, on Saturday, June 3 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. The 18hole tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player, $600 per foursome and $50 for the luncheon and awards ceremony only. To register online, visit www.aaodog.org/golf.

• Wellington Aquatics Complex will hold its Make a Splash Water Safety Event on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon with pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and officials from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Call (561) 791-4770 for more info.

• The National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) will offer free croquet lessons every Saturday in June at 10 a.m. Learn how to hit the ball, score wickets, learn strategy and plot your next move. Bring your friends for a morning of croquet and then stay for lunch at the Croquet Grille. Croquet attire is white, but guests can wear other colors for the free lesson. Flat-soled shoes are mandatory. Call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3, for reservations.

• The Norton Museum in West Palm Beach will hold a weekly Family Studio program every Saturday through the summer beginning Saturday, June 3 and running through October from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for families with children ages 5 to 12. To register for a Family Studio program, call (561) 832-5196, ext. 1138, or visit www. norton.org/familystudio.

• The Kravis Center will feature comedian Trevor Noah on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

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Join renowned Psychic Medium Bill Philipps, as he takes you on a journey beyond the physical realm. Bill's amazing gift of communicating with the deceased is unparalleled; as he brings through messages, validations and specific details from spirits of those who have crossed over, proving that the soul lives on after death. Bill Philipps has won the confidence of skeptics and believers alike. Throughout several years of reading professionally, he has helped thousands of people deal with the grief of losing loved ones by bringing through validations, evidential information and beautiful messages which heal and bring a sense of peace. His gentle and direct delivery has earned him great recognition, along with a clientele that spans the globe. www.billphilipps.com Tickets $40 in advance or $55 at the door. V.I.P. Tickets $75 for first couple of rows of seats marked V.I.P. and a quick meet and greet after the show

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LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning.Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required.

FRONT DESK CLERK PERSON — with good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer service. Flexible schedule needed (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Royal Palm/Wellington/Acreage residents will save on gas and travel time. To Apply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

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HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

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SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.

CLEAR ENGLISH SPEAKER — 57 Years, clean level 2 background check, seeks senior live in or out position with the right family. 561-502-9776.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE - WELLINGTON SPACIOUS LIVING IN SPANISH STYLE COURTYARD HOUSE ON CUL-DE-SAC — in prestigious Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Split bedroom floor plan, 4 bd. 4 ba. overlooking courtyard/pool with view of lake/ golf course. $425,000.00 Sold as is. Seller motivated. Wendy G. Perlman 561-818-3398 wgperlman@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT - WELLINGTON HOUSE FOR RENT — Elegantly furnished 3 bed + Office/3 bath/2 car garage. Renovated chef's kitchen. Heated pool/tiki bar/covered patio. $3,500. No pets. Call Karen Cohen, Realtor The Keyes Company. 561-389-2507

AUTO BODY REPAIR JOHNNY V'S MOBILE SCRATCH & DENT REPAIR — 561-252-8295 Residential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja IDEAL CLEANING — House and Office cleaning services call Chris at (561) 598-4113

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

IN HOME SERVICES CARETAKER CARETAKER/CAREGIVER I CARE! — Dedicated French American lady available as companion, personal assistant, homemaker, gourmet cook & nutritionist. CNA/ HHA. Level II background check on file with AHCA. Decade of experience. Excellent references Juliette 310-666-3220

LIGHTING THOMAS McDEVITT ELECTRIC INC.— Commercial /Residential. We install our own products. Light bulbs • Lighting Fixtures • Speciality Bulbs • Recessed Lighting • Ballast Replacement • Landscape Lights. 561-503-7290 Lic. #EC13007161

LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER.— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates BROOKER ROOFING — New Roofs, Re-Roofs and Repairs with over 40 years of local experience. All work guaranteed. State certified and insured CCC1331097. Call Toll Free 7 days a week for a Free Estimate! 1-800-747-0279.

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR DANNY'S SEPTIC — Commercial/Residential. Drainfields, Lift Stations, Grease Trap Pumping, Drain Cleaning. Licensed/Insured.

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SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years.

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SHOE REPAIR EXPERT SHOE & BOOT REPAIRS — Also hand bags & belts. Woody's 12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3. Wellington. Behind Checker's in the mall. 561-798-1440

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper.

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• • • • •

cleaning service

Patrycja Jaskolski (561) 657-0420 piwanska@yahoo.com

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• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Septic Tanks • Grease Trap Pumping • Drain Cleaning

(561) (561)

689-1555 West Palm Beach 357-9292 Fax

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Laura Camhi Owner

SA0031137 • SR0111696

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PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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Is your roof leaking?

Are you hurricane ready?

Call us for all your roofing needs!

Handbags & Belts

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs Since 1987

561-798-1440

12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3 Wellington

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

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561-741-8919

(Behind Checker’s in Mall)

HERE’S MY CARD Manure Removal • Environmentally Friendly

JH Hauling Services Serving the Western Communities for Over 22 Years!

• Working Hand In Hand with Sugar Cane Farmers to Help Solve all of Wellington’s needs

Call Justin Hickey 561.248.3344

& STORAGE PEREZ BROTHERS MOVING Local, Long Distance and International

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561-798-4002 1-800-330-7460

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Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

Ace Handyman & Remodeling Inc. Residential | Commerical | Equestrian

Handyman • Fencing • Painting

WE DO IT ALL! 561.951.8769 | DUSTIN Licensed and Insured

PRO CLEAN PLUS

when getting the service you expect really matters • Full Home & Office Cleaning Service • Laundry Service • Pet and House Sitting • Errands and Shopping • Organizing • Party Hosting

561-779-4149

mgrady62@gmail.com weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one time custom cleaning service

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Summer of Whites & Rosés 50 Assorted Bottles of Whites, Rosés & Reds $20 Wine Flights Friday Nights All Summer $10 Off All Bottles of Wine Thursday Nights. s u Pl

$5 Drafts Wednesdays and over 30 Different Craft Beers!

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Summer Menu

1895 10% CASH DISCOUNT

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There’s only one thing better than the delectable aroma of fresh, homemade Italian cuisine...

CAESAR SALAD, HOUSE SALAD, PASTA FAGIOLI, OR MINESTRONE

Eggplant Parmigiana with pasta Eggplant Rollatini with pasta Chicken Parmigiana with pasta Chicken Francese with pasta Chicken Marsala with pasta Veal Parmigiana with pasta Veal Milanese with pasta Shrimp Parmigiana over pasta Shrimp Marinara over pasta Zuppa di Mussels over pasta Sole with Broccoli or Potatoes

It’s the taste!

~Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled~ ~Pasta Sides are Linguini or Angel Hair with meat sauce or tomato sauce~ CANNOLI OR CHOCOLATE CAKE SOFT DRINK OR HOT COFFEE / TEA WITH DESSERT NO SUBSTITUTIONS Prepared Fresh to order.

Summer Happy Hour All Day Every Day

Beer Specials ~ House Wines $5 ~ Svedka Martini’s $6

Large 1 Cheese 6” Pizza $8.99 P ick up a n Cash on d ly

IN THE MARKETPLACE AT WYCLIFFE 4115 State Road 7 • Wellington (Facing Lake Worth Rd.)

561-355-5900

Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to close.