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Equestrian Committee Hears An Update On IPC Zoning Change

Jane Cleveland, chair of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee, asked Wednesday for an update on the status of Equestrian Sports Productions’ application to have portions in the entertainment section of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District allow “floating zoning districts” in order to allow for hotels in the area containing the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Page 4

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WELLINGTON SENIORS SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE AT MAYACOO LAKES

More Than 2,000 Visit Arden Development For Neighborhood Opening

Arden, a new residential community off Southern Blvd., opened its gates for its “First Neighborhood Opening” on Saturday, April 29. More than 2,000 people attended and enjoyed tours of home models, animal encounters from Lion Country Safari, face painting, balloon animals, a corn maze, a bounce house, craft projects, food from Chick-fil-A, Kona Ice and more. Page 9

‘Seussical The Musical Jr.’ At Elbridge Gale

Elbridge Gale Elementar y School’s afterschool program held dress rehearsals this week for Seussical the Musical Jr. The production will be staged Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The production is a guided journey through many of the favorite stories of Dr. Seuss. Page 17

OPINION

Online Attacks Are Now More Common...

And More Dangerous

As we live more and more of our lives online, the threats from online criminals have become more and more dangerous. This is nothing new, but the attacks are becoming more sophisticated — and designed to use our own habits against us. Even before the advent of social media and cloud computing, computer users worldwide were served up a wide helping of computer viruses, and despite advances in technology, the danger remains high. Page 4

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The Wellington Seniors Club held a Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Friday, April 28 at Mayacoo Lakes Golf & Country Club. There was good food, good conversation and plenty of dancing. The fresh floral centerpieces were given away as door prizes to one lucky winner at each table. Shown here are Anna and Joe Moreau with Don and Sylvia Harder. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Groves Considering More PBSO Patrols… But At A Cost

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Loxahatchee Groves Town Manager Bill Underwood reported Tuesday that a proposed new contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would add a full-time deputy dedicated to the town, but more than double the town’s annual contract cost — a cost that will need to be passed on to property owners.

“We received a contract,” Underwood said. “We’ve been working with the sheriff for two or three months now trying to work through the process. This is a significant change. This actually will put a police officer in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It is a 10-year contract. This first

contract will take us from roughly $294,000 up to $610,000.”

The contract would raise the town’s property tax rate to 2.788 mills, an increase of 1.3162 mills “I do have [PBSO] Major [Tony] Araujo here if you have any particular questions,” Underwood said, adding that he wanted council input on the contract.

“Hopefully, you can give us some input tonight relative to anything you do or don’t like in the contract besides the price. I’d always like a reduced price, but he started out at a much higher number.”

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel said that if the contract is approved with a full-time deputy, he would prefer four-wheel-drive pickup trucks rather than squad cars due to the rough terrain in the town.

Araujo said he had spoken with the sheriff and every officer assigned full-time to the town would have a pickup truck.

“Once that contract comes into play, I can’t get them right away,” he said. “I have to order them, but it will be done.”

Councilman Dave DeMarois said he appreciated Araujo working with Underwood to get the price down some.

“It’s going to be a very hard year,” DeMarois said. “We have a lot of things going on here.”

“I have a very sharp pencil because the money has got to come from somewhere, but we got it down a little bit more,” Araujo said.

Mayor Dave Browning said he See LOX PBSO, page 15

Commemorative Coin Marks 100th Anniversary Of LGWCD

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Roll back the clocks to a simpler time. A time before smartphones, computers or even television. A time when Loxahatchee Groves wasn’t even a thought.

In July 1902, the Southern States Land & Timber Company purchased land and began working in the area that later became Loxahatchee Groves.

“Southern States Land & Tim-

ber is older than 100 years, having been founded in 1902,” said Harry Smith, the company’s executive vice president and general manager. “One of the original land development projects that Southern States pursued was the development of agriculture and farming in the Loxahatchee Groves area.”

In February 1917, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers worked on planning and construction for the C-51 Canal. To help in

The colorful coin design pays homage to the history of the LGWCD.

that effort, the Loxahatchee SubDrainage District was created on April 4, 1917. By 1923, Southern Blvd. was completed. The Loxahatchee Sub-Drainage District legally changed its name to the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District on May 26, 1999.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the LGWCD, the district, along with Southern States, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.M. Burguières Co. Ltd., has created a commemorative coin available for purchase.

“It’s something that gives Loxahatchee Groves and its founder, Southern States Land & Timber, recognition for 100 years, and it’s something that will last a long time, well past this anniversary,” LGWCD Chairman Frank Schiola said. “Unlike a piece of paper that will wither and yellow in time, these coins will last for many years to come. They’re nicely colored, they look very good, and they See LGWCD COIN, page 15

Wellington Advisory Committees Team Up On New Student Mentoring Program

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Wellington’s Senior Advisory Committee and Wellington’s Education Committee held a joint workshop Tuesday to initiate a new student mentoring program.

Wellington Community Services Director Paulette Edwards said student mentoring is one of several options available to assist local schools.

“We have 11 district schools in Wellington,” Edwards said.

“We have a number of students who need support. The Senior Advisory Committee has stated that they would like to know what opportunities are available to them to support our students, and the Education Committee is always looking for opportunities to assist our students, so this evening, we’re going to discuss a couple of different options.”

Education Committee Member

Shelly Albright said the committee has discussed mentoring programs for all the schools, starting with the elementary schools.

The idea got a bump when she met Senior Advisory Committee Member Veronica McCue. “I was so fortunate when Veronica decided that she would like to be a part of this process, and even more fortunate because she has already created this type of program before,” Albright said.

Albright added that she, McCue and other committee members, with help from Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, have been working on the program.

“The program will be called SAM, which stands for SelfAdvocacy in Mentoring.

McCue said SAM was created in New York for private specialneeds schools.

“The students took a survey, See MENTORS, page 15

Mayor Fred Pinto with Citizen Summit moderator Lyle Sumek.

PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Increased Turnout For RPB’s 2017 Citizen Summit

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The tables were busy with chatter, and individual Royal Palm Beach Village Council members and village staff members were attentive with mouths closed, as they listened to residents discuss a list of questions Tuesday night at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Royal Palm Beach hosted its fifth annual Citizen Summit on May 2. This year’s summit was once again led by moderator Lyle Sumek, who made sure to inform and guide those participating in the forum. “Tonight, everybody’s idea has merit,” Sumek said.

Mayor Fred Pinto spoke with microphone in hand to address the importance of holding this annual event.

“Tonight, we need your input to help us validate some of the assumptions that we’ve made to help us validate that we’ve got the right priorities, but more importantly, to help us understand and illuminate us,” Pinto said. “There might be some things that we didn’t think of that we should give consideration to. We’re looking for that input from you tonight, and we appreci-

ate you taking the time and effort to help us.”

This year’s summit grew in citizen attendance, reaching nearly 70 participants, not including council members and staff.

“We had probably the best turnout that we’ve had in five years.

And it was not just the turnout — we had people who were very much engaged and had a lot of really good ideas to share with us,” Pinto said. “They were very articulate and expressive as we went around the different tables.”

The summit continues to ask that residents of Royal Palm Beach answer questions that relate to current projects or priorities in the village’s strategic plan, also allowing for any input that any individual may have at the time.

Among others, the list of questions included: “During the last two years, what has the village government done to enhance the livability of Royal Palm Beach?”

“What village services are most important to you and your family?” and “What current village services need to be enhanced or potential See SUMMIT, page 15

Army Dad Arrives To Surprise Daughter At School

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report U.S. Army Specialist Johnnie Duce came home to his family last week, but waited almost a whole day in order to surprise his daughter, Aliana, at her school.

Duce made that surprise visit to see his daughter at Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday, April 27.

“It’s just a beautiful feeling to be back home,” Duce said. “I’m blessed. I appreciate all the support that you guys have given me.

It really means a lot.”

Aliana was expecting her father to be home Saturday, April 29.

She probably didn’t know how much of an impact she would have from communicating with her kindergarten teacher, Angelita Browne, who gave great attention to Aliana when she told her that

her father was coming home. “I had an in-depth conversation with her, and she said, ‘Daddy is coming home soon,’” Browne said. “I said, ‘Really? I know you get to Skype with him once in a while,’ and she says, ‘Yeah, but he’s really coming home, and I’m excited.’”

This was a few months prior to Duce’s homecoming. That day, Browne decided to organize not only a welcome home celebration, but a surprise for Aliana as well.

“I said, ‘Let’s plan something for him when he comes home,’” Browne said. “I said Memorial Day is coming up. She says: ‘I know what that means. We remember about the ones who died.’ I said, ‘Well, we can also remember those who are living.

Let’s come up with a plan. What should we do?’”

Of course, this was a great

diversion for Aliana, who was working with her classmates to perform patriotic songs such as America the Beautiful. Aliana and her classmates practiced learning songs in Browne’s classroom, and last Thursday was the first day that the children visited the cafeteria to continue rehearsing songs to surprise Army Specialist Duce.

“I kept saying, ‘OK, boys and girls, there are going to be people here to tape us, just in case we want to show it to some other veterans,’” Browne related, referring to the reporters who were now in on the surprise.

Aliana and her classmates entered the cafeteria to prepare.

Browne’s class was joined by another class that included Aliana’s cousin, Micaiah Thomas.

After “rehearsals” of different See ARMY DAD, page 7

Army Specialist Johnnie Duce with his wife Felicia holding Jaxson, his mother Sandy Forbes, daughter Aliana and niece Micaiah.

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Clerk’s Report: PBC Enjoying Strong Recovery After Long Slump

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Palm Beach County is well on the road to recovery after wallowing for almost a decade in the economic doldrums, Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock said during her 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday.

“The theme of this year’s state of the county indicates that recovery is truly here,” Bock said.

“From record-setting property taxes, a record-setting property tax revenue to record-breaking tourist development dollars, now more than ever it is important to know that you have the tools to lead the way to future success.”

The county’s financial health as represented by total revenues has now surpassed revenues of the years prior to the recent recession, she said. Total government revenues were almost 5 percent greater than in the previous year.

Chief Operating Officer Shannon Ramsey-Chessman said one of the primary economic indicators

of the county’s economic health is the governmental fund balance, which includes the general fund, where most of the day-to-day operations are accounted for, as well as special revenue funds, capital project funds and debt service funds.

“Fund balance or unspent revenue is an important indicator of the county’s financial health because changes over time can indicate an improving or weakening financial position,” RamseyChessman said.

The total 2016 fund balance was just over $1.1 billion, a $67 million increase over fiscal year 2015.

“After significant declines since 2008, the one major factor that contributed to the turnaround is that revenues are on the rise,” she said.

Revenues include a broad mix of taxes, licenses, permits, grants, investments and user fee income.

Economically sensitive revenues include property, sales, gas and tourist development taxes, as well as investment income.

“These revenues traditionally

reflect how well the economy is doing and have the greatest impact on the county’s finances,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “Overall, the county realized a $95 million or 5 percent growth in governmental revenues from fiscal year 2015.”

The largest growth was in ad valorem property taxes, which are driven by the real estate market.

“Fifty-five percent of the county’s governmental revenue is tied directly to real estate, [and] the local real estate market continues to thrive,” she said. “The median price of a single-family home in Palm Beach County is up an impressive 59 percent since 2011.”

Property taxes in 2016 set a new record high of just over $1 billion.

Although the property tax rate did not increase, the county received $85 million or 9 percent more in property tax revenues.

“It’s important to point out that the increase in property tax revenue was primarily due to the thriving real estate market,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “The county’s operating millage rate

has remained the same for the past five fiscal years. However, due to the increase in property values, the revenues have increased.”

Property tax revenues in 2016 surpassed the county’s 2007 record high, which is evidence that the housing market has recovered and is remaining strong, she said.

While property taxes represent almost half the county’s revenue, they are only one source. Another revenue source that also set a record in 2016 was the sales tax, which increased almost 4 percent.

Almost $88 million in sales tax was collected in 2016.

“Although the voters approved a 1-cent infrastructure sales tax in November 2016, that revenue is not included in this figure, as it was effective in January 2017,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “The surtax is expected to generate a total of $2.7 billion in the next 10 years, with the county receiving 30 percent of this revenue.”

Gas tax revenues increased by 2.2 percent in 2016, amounting to almost $51 million for the county.

“Because these revenues are

typically driven by consumer spending, these increases indicate that consumer confidence continues to grow,” she said.

“Tourism as the county’s No. 1 industry has experienced a yearover-year growth trend for the last decade, and continues to support the strength of our Palm Beach County economy.”

In fiscal year 2016, Palm Beach County again collected a recordbreaking $47 million in tourist development taxes.

“This represents an astonishing 10 percent increase over the previous year, demonstrating that Palm Beach County is a premier travel destination,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “Through the use of public/ private agreements, Palm Beach County has developed capital assets, including the Houston Astros baseball park and the convention center hotel, which should continue building on this legacy of growth.”

The clerk’s office holds and manages a portfolio of about $1.6 billion invested by its professional management team and governed

by both Florida Statutes and the county’s investment policy.

“As tax dollars are invested, they adhere to three priorities,” Ramsey-Chessman said. “The first is safety of principal. Our primary focus is preserving 100 percent of the taxpayers’ dollars. The second is liquidity. We guarantee that sufficient cash will be available at all times to meet the county’s financial obligations, and lastly, earning a market rate of return.”

Investments are limited to highquality fixed income securities and cash equivalents, she said. Despite years of historically low interest rates, the clerk’s portfolio management strategies have resulted in $574 million in cumulative investment income over the last decade generated at minimal cost to taxpayers.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is the county’s most comprehensive financial document produced by the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, Bock said. It is professionally and independently audited by the certified accounting firm of RSM US LLP.

719 To Graduate From Palm Beach Central With Class Of 2017

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, May 23 at noon at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 719 Palm Beach Central High School seniors will celebrate their last moments as high school students before embarking on their posthigh school careers.

Principal Darren Edgecomb is looking forward to the excitement of the ceremony.

“Every year has its own feel to it. The emotions of the students, my relationships with the students, increases each year because I know them better. This will be a group that I’ve had the pleasure of working with for three years. It becomes more and more personal the better you know the students,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the unexpected, that raw excitement of the event, customizing to the things that have happened with this particular class.”

Edgecomb enjoys the graduation ceremony and is looking forward to the future of his students, after they graduate and begin new chapters in their lives.

The Class of 2017 has increased AICE diploma numbers; students have to take seven classes to earn

the advanced diploma. He is proud to see that number increasing as students take on the challenge.

“I’m excited about the things that the kids individually and collectively have accomplished with various groups and organizations on campus,” Edgecomb said.

One student at the school, Matthew Petrides, was a national merit finalist, scoring with the nation’s best 1 percent of students. He is also the school’s first national merit finalist. Many students placed in the state and national science fairs, as well as speech and debate at the national level. The band and cheerleaders were named state champions, while FBLA students will be traveling to California.

A large number of students also excelled in art, drama and chorus.

“There has been a lot of work come our way this year. The kids have made us extremely proud,” Edgecomb said. “Every time I turn around, they’re winning something and accomplishing a great feat.”

Valedictorian Tarang Patel started the journey to first in the class his sophomore year when he discovered he was ranked at the top of the class.

“I wanted to stay on that path starting from my sophomore year. Finally, my senior year, after taking the rigorous course loads and having a busy schedule while maintaining a lot of activities, I was able to find out that I would be valedictorian a couple months ago,” he recalled.

Patel took Advanced Placement classes in 10th grade and was motivated to maintain his class rank.

The official announcement was special for Patel and his family.

“They were impressed and shocked,” he said. “They always believed in me, and that’s one way that I was able to maintain that high rank.”

His hard work has given him the opportunity to speak to his class and the audience at graduation. He is making the final edits necessary to render his speech memorable for all those attending.

“I almost want to put it in a motivational direction, telling everyone they can do anything,” Patel said, with an emphasis of not taking for granted the support system that they have, always there to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

His fondest high school memory

was this recent spring break when he went to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference. After winning third in districts, he won first in the state competition in the public service announcement category. “That was an amazing time for me,” he said.

After graduation, Patel will be attending the University of Florida, majoring in business administration. Being the CEO or CFO of a company would be his dream job. He is also considering working as a professor.

“I’ve always enjoyed being around other kids and always helping them, but I’d like to take it up a notch and perhaps be a professor at a college,” he said.

Salutatorian Daniel Rodriguez learned his class rank when he and other students were called into the office. He expected to be in the top 10, but was surprised when he took the second spot.

“I was pretty excited,” he said.

“I wasn’t shooting for valedictorian or salutatorian or anything like that. I was just shooting to get into a good college.”

Rodriguez started his high school career with advanced class-

Valedictorian Tarang Patel

Salutatorian Daniel Rodriguez

es in middle school. He earned some B grades, which gave him a lower starting GPA. “When I came, I worked really hard and got straight A grades all though high school,” he said. “I was actually really excited.”

Knowing that his hard work paid off left him in a state of euphoria, he said. Rodriguez, though slightly nervous, is excited to give his speech at graduation in front of 5,000 people and be recognized for his hard work.

Key Club, service clubs and leadership clubs, as well as the Buddy Walk, with friends, are some of his fondest memories from high school.

Hard work, motivation and the realization that every grade matters are important to ranking high in your class, he explained.

Rodriguez will be studying biomedical engineering at the University of Florida, studying links between brain activity and computers.

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Online Attacks Becoming More Common, And More Dangerous

As we live more and more of our lives online, the threats from online criminals have become more and more dangerous. This is nothing new, but the attacks are becoming more sophisticated — and designed to use our own habits against us.

Eleven years ago, comic musician Weird Al Yankovic released a catchy tune called “Virus Alert,” which in his own humorous way, offered up a warning about the perils of opening e-mails from individuals you don’t know or with attachments you aren’t expecting. Today, it almost seems quaint, now that online criminals have become ever more sly with their methods.

Even before the advent of social media and cloud computing, computer users worldwide were served up a wide helping of computer viruses, and despite advances in technology, the danger remains high. All you need to do is look at last fall’s high-profile e-mail hack attack, which had a definite impact on voters and their decision at the ballot box.

Is this week’s Google Drive phishing attack along the same lines as allegations of Russian interference in the United States’ 2016 presidential election? In some ways, it pales; in others, it may easily eclipse what happened in the waning days of the campaign.

Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending e-mails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. In the May 3 Google Drive situation, the attack seemed to focus at least locally on education e-mails and their servers. Teachers and administrators across the School District of Palm Beach County and other educational systems nationwide reported an influx of questionable e-mails indicating that “[Coworker name here] has shared a document on Google Docs with you.”

If you clicked the link, it asked for some access permissions to the individuals’ Gmail account (which actual Google Docs links would not need), and then spammed everyone in their contacts with a link to a Google Docs file. They, in turn, e-mail everyone in their contacts, and so on. All of them seemed to include the e-mail address “hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh@mailinator.com.”

If, by chance, you received this e-mail and clicked on the link, here’s what you need to do, if you haven’t already done so: go to your Gmail account’s permissions settings at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions, and then remove permissions for “Google Docs,” the name of the phishing scam.

What’s of concern to area residents is that many teachers across the district have incorporated Google Drive into their daily lives, including accepting and sending assignments electronically to and from students on Google Drive accounts set up by the school district for student use. This is the world in which we live, where the technology we have at our fingertips now controls how we live and work, not the other way around.

As we noted in December, cybersecurity concerns are not new. In a survey of 24 federal agencies, the General Accounting Office found between 2006 and 2015, the number of cyberattacks climbed 1,300 percent — from 5,500 to more than 77,000 a year. This week’s attack was not an outlier. Nor is there any guarantee of absolute protection; even the best anti-virus programs can be overrun by intelligent creators of viruses and other cybercrime. All we can do is be aware of the dangers, keep our protections active and updated, and hope we don’t get caught in the trap.

And just to be a bit safer, change your e-mail password. It can’t hurt.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keep CondoHotels Out Of Preserve Area

A plan to develop condo-hotels within the Equestrian Preserve Area is on the agenda of the Wellington Village Council. It should not be.

This issue of developing hotels and condo-hotels within the Equestrian Preserve Area consumed more time than any other issue while I served on the Wellington Village Council and as vice mayor. It caused major rifts in our community over the last five years. It unfairly pitted equestrians and non-equestrians

OPINION

A Fall Is No Fun!

As someone who lost some four months of “normal living” due to a fall, any advice to avoid the problem is highly important.

Thus, herewith is a list of easy steps you can take toward avoiding the fall hazard.

Wipe up spills immediately; remove all tripping hazards, including unsecured scatter rugs, electrical cords, dog bones or toys on the floor; use nonslip adhesive strips on stairs; and rearrange furniture so there is plenty of room for walking. Use non-skid mats in the tub and shower, and install grab bars in the tub, shower and near the toilet.

Then, too, you should place night-lights in kitchen, bath and hallways, install railings on both sides of the stairs, and never use a stool or ladder to reach items on

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Install adequate lighting in every room and stairway, and do not walk in socks, stockings or floppy slippers. Always wear shoes.

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against each other, when historically, everyone co-existed and prospered.

The issue consumed large amounts of staff time, and kept the village from focusing on other quality of life issues that affect all residents.

That’s why while on the council, I proposed we let Wellington voters settle the issue once and for all.

It was time to get beyond politics and never-ending development pressure and determine a clear path forward so Wellington could move on.

The council voted to put the question on the ballot and let voters decide directly.

Residents voted in record numbers, and their decision was clear.

Nearly 60 percent voted to prohibit hotels, condo-hotels and similar developments in the Equestrian Preserve Area. What’s more, twothirds held that the Equestrian Preserve Area was so important that it should be in our village charter.

Both sides made their arguments, and spent plenty of money on their campaigns. At the end of the day, informed voters put the issue of hotels in the preserve to rest, once and for all.

But, here we are again, as developer Mark Bellissimo relaunches his efforts to build condo-hotels and more within the preserve — asking us to ignore the recent voter decision. To me, that is not only the

wrong direction for Wellington, it is also disrespectful to its residents and their wishes.

Throughout my career in the U.S. Navy, as a local firefighter, as a council member and now as a state representative, my guiding principle is to respect the people I serve. Wellington voters are not only my constituents, but my neighbors, my friends and my family. They deserve respect.

The voters spoke, and their decision should be final. Yet, Mr. Bellissimo is trying to maneuver around our democracy. He knew the rules when he purchased his property. He doesn’t agree with the voters’ decision because it curtails his profit potential if he can’t develop properties within the preserve. So, he wants to change the rules that every other citizen of Wellington needs to abide by.

That’s wrong.

Council members must respect the will of the voters and deny this application — and all others that defy our charter.

Mr. Bellissimo claims that the equestrian industry will die if he does not get his way. We’ve heard this before. History shows that over-development is what could kill the equestrian industry. Traffic and horses do not mix well. There are countless places in Wellington where Mr. Bellissimo can develop his condo-hotels, today, without controversy. We don’t need to

sacrifice the very thing that makes this all possible.

State Rep. Matt Willhite Florida District 86 Editor’s note: Mr. Willhite served on the Wellington Village Council from 2008 until 2016.

30 MPH Limit On Okee Must Go!

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the letter “In A Hurry? Avoid Okeechobee Through Groves” by Dr. Bill Louda, published last week.

I am happy to see that most people driving on Okeechobee Blvd. through Loxahatchee Groves are ignoring the ridiculous 30 MPH speed limit.

Most of the people who like the lower speed limit are older, retired people who are in no hurry to go anywhere. For the rest of

us, who have busy schedules, it stinks!

Since Loxahatchee Groves has no contract with Palm Beach County to maintain the road, it is getting much worse. Lots of potholes, cracked pavement and little road striping is left.

In my opinion, if someone is injured because of failure to properly maintain the road, Loxahatchee Groves could be up for a lawsuit.

Also, don’t forget about Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Tom Goltzené. He was for the 30 MPH speed limit. We voted him out of office! Who’s next?

We have only begun to fight the speed limit issue; but for now, I will keep ignoring the 30 MPH speed limit. That is what I plan to do — and I encourage everyone to do so as well!

Edward Betcher Loxahatchee Groves

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Equestrian Committee Hears An Update On IPC Zoning Change

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer Jane Cleveland, chair of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee, asked Wednesday for an update on the status of Equestrian Sports Productions’ application to have portions in the entertainment section of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District allow “floating zoning districts” in order to allow for hotels in the area containing the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The committee heard the five related applications and recommended approval at its last meeting April 5, but at the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meeting on April 13, the applicant requested a postponement due to traffic data that the village’s traffic consultant said should be resolved.

The zoning board rescheduled the hearing to May 10, but Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said the application might be held up longer because it will have to go to the county for approval.

“It was postponed for 30 days,” Basehart said. “A number of outstanding issues hadn’t been resolved, and some new issues had come up, but primarily there still are some points of disagreement between staff and the applicant.”

Traffic issues appear to be a sticking point.

“They still have not been able to get their traffic approval either from our local consultant or from the county,” Basehart explained.

“Since the project that has been submitted would generate more than 100 trips per day, it has to

be reviewed by the county. It has been submitted, but it’s in the county process, and we don’t know when it’s going to come out.”

Basehart said the applicant has also committed to submit a master plan and conceptual site plan for the property, because members of both the equestrian board and the zoning board had felt uncomfortable considering a rezoning without having any idea of what is planned to go there.

“The master plan had not been submitted, so PZAB postponed it for a month,” he said. “It’s going to be on their agenda next Wednesday. Staff has recommended that it be postponed again, and the reason for that is because we are at the same place we were a month ago. The traffic

approvals have not yet occurred, and the applicant did submit a master plan and conceptual site plan, but just did that last Friday.”

Packages went out to zoning board members a week before that, so those members would have no opportunity to review the plan or receive staff comment ahead of time.

“It was understood that the plan wouldn’t go to you or the PZAB until it had been reviewed by the Development Review Committee, and since those materials were just submitted last week, that hasn’t occurred yet, either,” Basehart said, adding that there is a possibility that the application could be remanded back to the DRC with the other applications because of expected amendments.

“Since we feel that it’s neces-

sary that all this bundle of applications travel through the system together, they might as well just go back,” he said. “When you see the master plan, you’ll have the opportunity to review the other components as well.”

Basehart noted that both an appeal and a lawsuit have been filed against the applications.

“First of all, there is an appeal,” Basehart said. “The code provides that if someone disagrees with an interpretation the staff makes, they can appeal that to the PZAB. Also, any interested party has the ability to appeal a DRC certification, or lack of a DRC certification if you reach an impasse, to the PZAB.” One of the parties that has registered as an affected party filed an appeal to the certification of

the project, which will go to the zoning board in June, Basehart said, adding that the application cannot be decided until the appeal is decided.

“If the person who submitted the appeal wins the appeal, then it’s de-certified,” he said. “Everything is de-certified. Everything would have to go back to the starting point.”

An injunction has also been filed in circuit court asking for declaratory action.

“What they’ve submitted is a request to have the circuit court stop the processing of the applications until the appeals are decided,” Basehart said.

He said that the master plan for the project could conceivably come to the Equestrian Preserve Committee in June.

Lox Groves Council Denies Commercial Use On B Road Property

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer A divided Loxahatchee Groves Town Council refused an ordinance Tuesday that would have amended the town’s comprehensive plan to allow commercial uses for two properties at 444 and 556 B Road.

The properties, which include the Country Corner feed store, horse barns and a private residence owned by Seth Brier, is within a mixed-use “superblock” surrounded by Collecting Canal Road to the north, Southern Blvd. to the south, C Road to the east and B Road to the west. It is near the new Palm Beach State College campus and the adjacent shopping center.

Councilman Todd McLendon reiterated what he had said at the preliminary reading and state transmittal hearing in December, which passed 4-1 with McLendon

opposed. He noted that adjoining property would have to have a 300foot buffer between Collecting Canal, as well as a 100-foot buffer between the property requesting the change.

“If that property gets a change to commercial or whatever other designation, there is really no sense in having that 100-foot buffer on the neighboring property,” he said.

“More importantly is the 300-foot buffer. I don’t know how we could continue a 300-foot buffer down Collecting Canal when the parcel to the north of this one is probably only 330 feet wide, and it’s included in here. So, if that person wants to come in here and try to get commercial, we surely can’t ask him to designate 95 percent of his property to this buffer.”

McLendon added that the only access as the application is presented is on B Road.

Mayor Dave Browning was concerned that there is no commercial use all the way to Collecting Canal anywhere else in town.

“Our intent was on Southern [Blvd.] facing Southern, so it didn’t impact other roads,” Browning said. “This changes it, and maybe sets a precedent.”

The property in question is almost surrounded by non-residential uses. Directly to the west is the new college campus, and to the east and south are commercial and institutional uses owned by Solar Sportsystems.

Attorney Al Malefatto, representing Brier, pointed out that the property is almost surrounded by non-residential uses and is a high-traffic area, particularly with the new shopping center nearby.

Resident Ken Johnson said that the area all the way to Collecting Canal is too large, and commercial

uses should be confined to Southern Blvd.

“B Road commercial should not be allowed,” Johnson said. “Why should commercial be allowed to continue up B Road?”

Resident George Perez also opposed commercial uses on B Road.

“I feel really strongly about that,” Perez said. “I like the Southern Blvd. corridor. It was designated for that. What was built at B Road, the college, the Publix, it’s a class act out there. They did it right. Any time they want something, they come in for a variance and they go through the process. I don’t see any reason why it would hurt us just to say no.”

Brier noted that he has been a Loxahatchee Groves resident since 2004.

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me,” he said. “My residential property is deemed valueless. Nobody wants to live next to all that.”

He added that his current equestrian use has been impacted by the changes. “[With] the lights coming in, the horses can’t sleep,” Brier said. “I understand what the residents are saying, but I’ve been a resident here, too. There was no protection from the town council for me as a resident when you approved all that.”

He added that the new entrances on B Road for the shopping center and the college have brought heavy traffic up and down the street.

“It wouldn’t be fair for me to have to live like that, with all the shopping center lights, to be surrounded completely by commercial and to have residential property that I’ve invested my life

savings in to build horse barns and to have a little feed store so I could be in an equestrian community and an equestrian town,” Brier said.

McLendon responded that Brier has been cited for code violations on his property, and the process he wants to start is to fix the violations, adding that the town has taken steps to protect his property by requiring a 100-foot buffer around it.

“All we’re doing is shifting the burden,” McLendon said. “So, we allow commercial now on these properties all the way to Collecting Canal. We just shifted the burden to the people on the other side of Collecting Canal. Where does it stop?”

Councilman Ryan Liang made a motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel. The motion failed 3-2 with Browning, McLendon and Councilman Dave DeMarois opposed.

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WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE

The Wellington Seniors Club held a Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Friday, April 28 at Mayacoo Lakes Golf & Country Club. There was good food, good conversation and plenty of dancing. The fresh floral centerpieces were given away as door prizes to one lucky winner at each table.

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Marge Bernier, Peg Caliendo, Helen Drabyk, Hilde Wanklyn, Jackie Spinelli and Jackie Anderson.

Wellington Seniors Club Social Chair Mary Alfalla and President Jerry Springer.

Event committee members Mary Alfalla, Mae Loglisci and Eileen Kuhnell.

Margaret and Bob Kruger dance.

Margaret and Bob Kruger with Marge and Glen Williams.

(Front row) Estelle Rubin, Howard Trager, and Pamela and Kelvin Lopez; and (back row) Sally Schwartz, Helen Franklin, Gigi Galle and Pat Kohn.

George and Laura Maniscalco with Joan and Tony Tammaro.

Eileen Dix and Mary Rowe at the check-in table.

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OBITUARY

World War II Veteran Hazen Kuskie Dies At Age 91

World War II veteran Hazen Kuskie of Royal Palm Beach died April 27 at age 91. The community is invited to a celebration of his life on Friday, May 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Hilary’s Restaurant.

Kuskie was a former engineer on the Union Railroad, a devoted husband of 68 years and the father of four children.

During World War II, Kuskie was a U.S. Army paratrooper. Born in Pennsylvania, he volunteered to join the army when the war broke out in Europe. He was chosen to be a member of the Army paratroopers, soon finding himself in Europe participating in a history-making

jump over Norway with the goal of stopping Germany from developing a heavy water plant that was necessary to produce an atomic bomb. The raid was a success and gave the United States time to build its own atomic bomb.

Kuskie and his paratrooper group jumped out of airplanes at 500 feet in enemy territory. He participated in jumps over France and was honored, along with other veterans, in New York City’s “Welcome Home” parade in 1945, and again in 1995. He participated in an Honor Flight visit to Washington, D.C., in 2016, and in 2015 helped pick a charity for the Great

Charity Challenge during Wellington’s Winterfest. That event was particularly exciting for him because paratroopers jumped from a plane and landed in the middle of the arena.

As a resident of Royal Palm Beach for the past decade, he shared his wartime experiences with the second-grade class at the Ideal school in Royal Palm Beach.

He talked to them about the $50 a month he made for joining the paratroopers during the war and how he had to jump out of planes.

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Kuskie’s smiling face and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Family, friends and the public are invited to the celebration of his life on Friday, May 12. Hilary’s Restaurant is located in the Royal Plaza at 630 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 2, in Royal Palm Beach.

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FLARA Meeting Set For May 8

The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, May 8 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington).

The meeting will discuss programming for upcoming meetings and future educational services to the public. New members are always invited. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677 for more info.

Bellissimo At Chamber Lunch May 17

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host “Meet Mark Bellissimo,” a special luncheon event, on Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners and Tryon Equestrian Partners, and owner of the International Polo Club Palm Beach, will discuss his plans to extend the equestrian

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Register For RPB Firecracker Golf Tourney

It’s that time of year again. The sun stays out longer, the trees are starting to bloom and Royal Palm Beach’s annual Mayor’s Firecracker Golf Tournament is right around the corner. Join the tournament on Tuesday, July 4 at the Village Golf Club. The scramble format event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Golfers are asked to pre-register at any of the following locations: the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way), the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) or the Village Golf Club (122 Country Club Drive). The cost of the tournament is $75 per player

or $300 per foursome. For more info., contact Rochelle Wright at rwright@royalpalmbeach.com or (561) 790-5149.

Frankel To Host Town Hall May 8

On Monday, May 8, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 21) will host a town hall meeting to provide a legislative update. At the meeting, Frankel will make opening remarks and then open the floor to audience comments and questions. The town hall meeting will take place at the Wellington Municipal Complex, located at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to the public, attendees are asked to send RSVPs to FL21LF.RSVP@mail. house.gov.

Golden Grove Roundup May 11

Golden Grove Elementary School will host its Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 11 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Parents of incoming kindergarten students attending Golden Grove in August 2017 are welcome to attend the

annual Kindergarten Roundup.

Kindergarten registration packets will be handed out. Afterschool program information will be available for anyone interested in enrolling their child. For more info., call (561) 904-9700.

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Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School will hold its annual carnival on Friday, May 5 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school (16020 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). There will be rides, a silent auction and vendors. For more info., call (561) 904-9200.

Mother’s Day Event In RPB

The Royal Palm Beach Senior Activities Program will hold a Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. The Western Academy Charter School chorus will be entertaining the audience with song and dance.

Appetizers, beverages and desserts will be provided. A flower will be given to all mothers. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

Maureen Budjinski, longtime volunteer ambassador for the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA) at the University of Miami, addressed the medical staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center on behalf of organ donor awareness Friday, April 28. April was National Donate Life Month. To learn more about LAORA, visit http://surgery.med.miami.edu/laora. Shown above is Budjinski (left) with LAORA Hospital Development Specialist Andrea Castano and Donor Management Coordinator Jose Cepeda.

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County Commission OKs Economic Incentives For Pratt & Whitney

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Writer The Palm Beach County Commission approved the preliminary reading of ordinances Tuesday that will give aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney incentives to attract more jobs to its facility on the Beeline Highway.

Final reading of the ordinances is set for Tuesday, May 16.

Both ordinances set ad valorem tax exemptions and cash incentives to encourage economic development for Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies, which was once a major economic engine for the county. The company employed more than

10,000 people locally before most of the operation left Palm Beach County in 2000.

The first ordinance would establish an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for a specified time on the condition that it provide a return in jobs for the county.

The ordinance finalizes an agreement made in March 2013, when the county approved an agreement with Pratt & Whitney providing an ad valorem tax exemption of up to $700,000 over a seven-year period, as well as an economic development cash incentive of $300,000 over a fouryear period.

Elbridge Gale Principal Gail Pasterczyk accepts her school’s grant.

The ad valorem tax exemption was for tangible personal property improvements undertaken in the company’s renovation of a 90,000-square-foot facility and construction of a 100,000-squarefoot testing facility. The business involved the establishment of the Florida Engine Delivery Center, a new Pratt & Whitney business unit.

The exemption, together with the incentive payment, serves as the local financial support for the State of Florida’s commitment to the company of $4 million, of which $3 million is from state financing and $1 million is from the county.

The agreement requires Pratt & Whitney to make a minimum of $63 million in cash investments, create 230 new jobs over a 10year period at an annual average wage of $81,110, and maintain those jobs for five years.

The project is estimated to have a $442 million economic impact over a 10-year period.

The second ordinance is similar in format.

In April, the county approved an agreement with Pratt & Whitney providing an ad valorem tax exemption of up to $650,000 over a six-year period for real property and tangible personal property improvements undertaken in

Panther Run Principal Edilia De La Vega accepts the grant.

the company’s construction and renovation of a 35,000-squarefoot facility that will facilitate the company’s redial Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), moved from San Diego.

APU is a gas turbine engine used to produce energy for applications such as providing electricity, compressed air and/or shaft power to start main engines, air conditioning, electric power and other aircraft systems. They are manufactured for both commercial and military customers.

The exemption, together with the incentive payment, serves as the financial support for the state’s commitment of $2.3 million, of

which $1.65 million is from the state and $650,000 is from the county.

The second agreement requires Pratt & Whitney to make a minimum $25 million capital investment, create 110 new jobs over a three-year period at an annual average wage of $84,892 and maintain those jobs for five years.

The project is estimated to have a $183 million economic impact over a five-year period.

Both ordinances were presented as a requirement by state statute, and both motions for approval carried unanimously without discussion by the commissioners.

Binks Forest Principal Michella Levy accepts her school’s check.

Wellington Community Foundation Awards Grants To Local Schools The Wellington Community Foundation recently awarded more than $8,000 to three Wellington elementary schools: Binks Forest, Elbridge Gale and Panther Run. “The foundation solicited all elementary schools in Wellington to participate by completing an ‘Our Schools’ grant application that went before the board of directors in March,” Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham said.

The board put together the new grant initiative to help principals meet the needs of students not already budgeted for during the 2017-18 school year.

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continued from page 1 selected songs, Aliana’s father made his way from the back of the cafeteria kitchen to the front where all the students, along with Aliana and Micaiah, were facing.

“Daddy!” Aliana exclaimed as she jumped into her father’s arms, and only a second behind her was Micaiah, who joined the embrace in front of classmates, teachers and staff.

“It’s so important that we acknowledge these guys. They are our own heroes. We need to let them know that they are welcome when they come back and for them to feel good to come home,” Principal Shari Bremekamp said. “[Aliana] has been so, so excited about it since before spring break.”

Bremekamp presented a big card that Aliana and her classmates made in Browne’s classroom on behalf of them and Cypress Trails Elementary School, thanking Duce for his service.

Aliana’s little brother, Jaxson, 11 months old, was with their mother, Felicia, as he eventually found himself in the arms of his father, who said that he had last been with the little boy when he was just 2 months old. Duce was looking forward to plenty of family time now that he was home.

fundraisers the nonprofit held over the course of its first year in private existence. Board members were proud to present funds to cover items such as reading materials and practice workbooks for third-graders through fifth-graders in reading and math.

“We are very thankful to receive this grant, as it has provided much-needed materials for our struggling students,” Elbridge Gale Principal Gail Pasterczyk said. “We were able to purchase ‘Reading A to Z’ materials for 10 teachers. This program includes leveled take-home books for students to practice with after school. We also purchased standards-based practice workbooks for our third-graders through

fifth-graders in reading and math.

These books will allow students to have additional practice with standards that are taught and not mastered on the original assessments. We are grateful to have such supportive partners in educating our students.”

The grants are also designed to meet some of the needs of students who would like to attend off-campus trips and the fifth-grade safety patrol trip.

“Panther Run Elementary School was honored to receive an ‘Our Schools’ grant from the Wellington Community Foundation,” Principal Edilia De La Vega said. “The grant will provide much-needed financial help to Panther Run Elementary by

enabling the school to purchase 10 phonics-based intervention kits to be used by pre-K through first-grade teachers in their classrooms. These resources will allow us to align our efforts in meeting one of Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa’s strategic initiatives of having 75 percent of third-graders reading on grade level by 2021.

The funds will also be utilized to assist families in need who would like to have their child attend the annual fourth-grade St. Augustine trip and our fifth-grade Washington, D.C. safety patrol trip.”

Additionally, the foundation also funded two new Chrome laptops so students can check them out to use at home if they do not have their own.

His mother, Sandy Forbes, was also a big part of the surprise. She made sure to hide Duce away from an excited Aliana, who at the time was still expecting her father home two days later.

“First, I would like to thank God that he took care of him while he was there. Seeing him last night and him being able to spend the night with me, that was very special,” Forbes said as she smiled from ear to ear. “I’m very appreciative that I had that time with him.”

For the two as mother and son, it was the first time in their lives that they had been separated.

“That was painful just knowing I can’t touch him, can’t hug him. He’s a hugger, and so am I,” Forbes said. “I was so grateful when he texted and said he had landed on U.S. soil. It was overwhelming, the joy that I felt.”

Duce drove from home from Georgia in order to be with his family and make the big surprise.

Duce grew up in Wellington, where he was involved in the Western Communities Football League as a child. He attended New Horizons Elementary School, Polo Park Middle School and graduated from Wellington High School. He attended Gard-

ner-Webb University for two years before deciding to pursue a career in the military.

Duce served nine months of active duty for the U.S. Army in Kuwait.

This was the first time that Cypress Trails had been able to help join a military family together after they were apart for an extended period of time.

“We do a lot here to celebrate veterans and on 9/11 to remember those who fought for our country,” Assistant Principal Lauren Hall said. “This is just kind of the next step, and we’re really excited to be part of it.”

“This is just the beginning,” Wellington Community Foundation Board Member Maggie Zeller said. “There are needs in our Wellington schools that are being overlooked, and our foundation intends to continue supporting area principals to meet those needs. All the grant recipient schools were also in need of back-to-school supplies, backpacks and school uniforms, all of which the board has agreed to provide again this year.”

“Nothing is more rewarding than helping kids,” added Mickey Smith, secretary of the foundation.

“This grant project helps children right here in Wellington, and that is what this foundation is all about — helping our neighbors.”

The schools are already feeling the results of the work of the Wellington Community Foundation.

Local students have benefited, and will continue to benefit from the efforts of the Wellington Community Foundation.

“Thank you again to the Wellington Community Foundation for helping our school community reach new heights,” De La Vega said.

The Wellington Community Foundation is a charitable organization committed to benefiting the residents of Wellington by supporting and improving their quality of life. For more information on how you can get involved, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org.

Principal Shari Bremekamp presents Johnnie Duce with a card from Aliana’s class and Cypress Trails Elementary School.

(Above) Johnnie Duce holds his son, Jaxson. (Right) Duce with his daughter Aliana and niece Micaiah Thomas.

Kindergarten teacher Angelita Browne leads her class in song and dance.

PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Mounts Botanical Garden 2017 Connoisseurs Garden Tour A M o t h e r ’s D ay Tra d i t i o n

Saturday, May 13,10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Visit nine private garden homes throughout Palm Beach County including a sneak preview of the new Windows on the Floating World – Blume Tropical Wetland Garden.

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RUIN THE PRESERVE PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT MEETING Wed, May 10 7:00 PM @ Village Hall

Less than one year ago, we voted to PROHIBIT condos, hotels, and apartments within the Preserve. We thought it was a done deal. But now, a massive, unprecedented unraveling of zoning protections within the Equestrian Preserve is being fast-tracked so the public won’t notice.

The Village Council is planning to vote to shrink the Preserve, and increase density, traffic, and congestion without even seeing a building plan.

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MORE THAN 2,000 VISIT ARDEN DEVELOPMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD OPENING Arden, a new residential community off Southern Blvd., opened its gates for its “First Neighborhood Opening” on Saturday, April 29.

More than 2,000 people attended and enjoyed tours of home models, animal encounters from Lion Country Safari, face painting, balloon animals, a corn maze, a bounce house, Home Depot craft projects, food from Chick-fil-A, Kona Ice, country music from 103.1 WIRK, homemade ice cream, gift bags and more. Arden, being developed by Freehold Communities, will have 2,000 homes, along with recreation amenities and a working farm. For more info., visit www.ardenfl.com.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Guests picked up health information at the Wellington Regional Medical Center table.

John McAllister of Ryan Homes in front of one of the models.

Palmer, the Palm Beach State panther, with Julia Hlatki.

Traci Backus and Pia, a great horned owl from Lion Country Safari, with Luke Zeller.

Glades Day School handed out homemade ice cream.

Attendees enjoyed food from Chick-fil-A and music from WIRK.

Logan and Jordyn Honig enjoy their Kona Ice.

Ian Falco gets ready to play in the corn maze.

Maria Hernandez, Robyn Rosier and Brianna Speer at the Art Cellar table.

Tiffany and Elizabeth Rodriguez check out a home’s interior.

People enjoyed checking out the model homes.

Andrew and Amy Burr pick up information on Arden.

Summer Johansson by the pool.

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SWEET CORN FIESTA RETURNS TO YESTERYEAR VILLAGE AT FAIRGROUNDS

The 17th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta was held Sunday, April 30 at Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds. There were children’s games and rides, music, food and fun. There were amateur corn-shucking and corn-eating contests. The main event was the 2017 National Sweet Corn Eating Championship. Carmen Cincotti devoured 61.75 ears of Florida sweet corn, a Major League Eating record, in 12 minutes. The previous record, set in 2016 by Yasir Salem, stood at 47.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Professional eaters Carmen Cincotti, Yasir Salem and Gideon Oji compete in the corn-eating contest.

Robyn Frontera models her corny hat.

Miss South Florida Fair Megan Price shucks corn.

Corn shucker winners Lilly Withrow (third), Madelyn Horner (second) and Abigail Rodriguez (first).

Professional eaters Michael Rodriguez, Matt Brusca, Eric Badlands Booker, Carmen Cincotti and Yasir Salem.

Corn-eating contest winner Carmen Cincotti with Sweet Corn Fiesta Co-Chair Ann Holt and Chairman of Major League Eating George Shea.

Chairman of Major League Eating George Shea with Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Melissa McKinlay.

Corn growers Buddy McKinstry of JEM Farms and Tommy Holt of Twin H Farms in Belle Glade.

VOLUNTEERS HELP BEAUTIFY BARKY PINES ANIMAL RESCUE & SANCTUARY

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary held its “Good Hands Gettin’ Dirty” event Saturday, April 29. Local residents came out to landscape a new front entrance for the sanctuary. The project was done in partnership with Allstate Insurance, which matched 15 percent of all donations received by Barky Pines. Local artists were onsite, painting the popular Lox Rocks, which were also part of a raffle at the event. For more info., visit www.barkypinesanimalrescue.com.

PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Barky Pines team members (front row) Ranil De Silva, President Steve Accomando and Amanda Shaw with Grover; and (back row) Debbie Tugby, Vice President Liz Accomando, Valerie Houghton, Assistant Director Mary Montanaro and Lillian Hall.

Barky Pines staff, volunteers and Allstate employees stand in front of the entrance of the sanctuary, soon-to-be redesigned.

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“I just don’t have time…My hours are crazy at work…My family needs me”.

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Stay tuned for my remaining tips: #2 Make Sleep a Priority, #3 Focus on Antioxidants and #4 Make Time for Play & Learning.

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PBSC Foundation Raises More Than $135,000 At Golf Classic In Wellington

More than $135,000 was raised at the Palm Beach State College Foundation’s annual STEAM golf classic held recently in Wellington.

This brings the total raised at the golf tournaments over the last 12 years to more than $1.7 million.

The funds will go toward STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) scholarships and program enhancements to impact the projected shortage of local, skilled professionals in these fields.

Thirty-four golf foursomes played in the tournament at the Wanderers Club. The team of

Larry Schneider, Christopher Jones, Danny Bumpus and Stephen Boruff took first place with a score of 57.

The classic included hole-inone competitions sponsored by Al Packer Ford, a glass-breaking contest sponsored by Sasser’s Glass Works, a ball launcher contest sponsored by Zyscovich Architects and a trivia contest sponsored

by HCI Cabinetry Division.

The tournament ended with an awards ceremony and reception.

For additional information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ foundation.

AUTHOR DONNA CARBONE VISITS LOCAL BOOK CLUB

Golf tournament winners Larry Schneider, Danny Bumpus, Christopher Jones and Stephen Boruff.

Palm Beach JWF Announces Grant Awards

Leadership at the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF) recently announced its 2017 grant awards.

The nonprofit grant making and advocacy organization, which focuses specifically on the needs of women and girls, awarded more than $400,000 to 22 organizations, including local nonprofits.

New this year was the allocation of $15,500 per year for two years to the Lord’s Place for its GROW initiative, which stands for “Gender Responsive Opportunities for Women.” The grant will allow the Lord’s Place to integrate gender responsive tools, strategies and techniques into their service delivery model on an agency-wide level.

“Support for our mission is

continuing to grow, which means we continue to expand our impact on local, national and international levels,” JWF CEO Tami Baldinger said. “This year, we awarded more than $400,000 for innovative solutions to issues impacting women and girls all over the globe — including right here in our backyard. I am especially pleased to support a new grantee partner, the Lord’s Place, which recognizes that there are unique challenges facing homeless women. We know that when women and girls are supported, the entire community benefits.”

Other grants went to Families First of Palm Beach County, the Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition and the Pace Center for

Girls of Palm Beach County, as well as a variety of national and international organizations.

For more information, visit www.jwfpalmbeach.org or call (561) 275-2200.

JWF Chair Lisa Schreier, Imagine the Possibilities Luncheon Chair Paula Lustbader, Martina Vandenberg of the Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center and JWF CEO Tami Baldinger.

PHOTO COURTESY BRODIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Local author Donna Carbone was the guest speaker at the Wellington Book Club monthly get-together held Monday, April 24. The event was hosted by Karen Carney. Also attending were Pam Gilbert, Joy Riley, Sharon Wedgworth, Elaine Citadino, Pam Strassner, Elaine Karon, JoAnn Garzione, Kandy Croft and Diane Grosso. The ladies are all teachers who rank reading high on their list of priorities. Carbone writes the Cat Leigh and Marci Welles crime novel series set in Palm Beach County. Her goal is education through entertainment — keeping women safe in an ever increasingly dangerous world.

PHOTO COURTESY M. CARBONE

Fellowship Honors Students For Writing And Creative Art Projects

The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews Inc. honored 12 Palm Beach County students during an awards ceremony following the organization’s annual meeting on April 24 at the Paramount Building in Palm Beach.

The students were among more than 350 who submitted entries to

the fellowship’s annual Essay & Creative Arts Competition. The 2017 topic was “Voting.” The two first-place essays in the middle and high school divisions were read by the authors at the event, and all the winning essays and art work were on display at the reception.

The students received cash prizes

Presli Palozzola Graduates U.S. Air Force Basic Training

U.S. Air Force Airman Presli R. Palozzola recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

Palozzola completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military dis-

cipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

She is the daughter of Christopher and Tammy Palozzola, and sister of Nicolas Palozzola, all of Wellington. She is a 2016 graduate of Wellington High School.

for their efforts. The supervising teachers of the winning students received office supply store gift cards to use for classroom supplies.

Essay contest winners were Harrison Schrams of the Oxbridge Academy, Maggie Acosta of the Rosarian Academy, Jack Vo of Western Pines Middle School, Lizzie Barnum of St. Ann Catholic School and Jacob Perez of Western Pines Middle School.

The music contest winner was Peter Rothberg of Western Pines Middle School.

Art contest winners were Aliyah Lumia of Western Pines Middle School, Flora Beleznay of the Pine Crest School, Anna Stengal and Mariana Beaujardin of St. Ann

Catholic School and Elizabeth Tischuk of Western Pines Middle School.

The photography award winner was Shelby Bakkedahl of Western Pines Middle School.

The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews is dedicated to promoting fellowship, understanding and respect among all religions and cultures; bringing the community together through education, dialogue and interaction; and addressing issues rooted in intolerance, anti-Semitism and unjust discrimination.

The fellowship will be commemorating its 25th anniversary during the upcoming 2017-18 season. Visit palmbeachfellowship. net for more information.

Steve Gordon, Jack Vo, Chrissie Ferguson, Barbara Milanese, Flora Beleznay, Mary Cooney, Mariana Beaujardin, Lizzie Barnum, Harrison Schram, Maggie Acosta, Elizabeth Tischuk, Shelby Bakkedahl and Aliyah Lumia at the awards ceremony.

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Aleeah Riedel (left) and Noah Alloe (right) present their writing.

WES Kindergarten Kids Celebrate Their Writing

The Wellington Elementary School Ecology Club recently built representational models of the “History of Paper” with Lego bricks. Teacher Kate Lane, who sponsors the club, taught the members about the history of paper making. The students were excited to create the models. Building with Lego bricks incorporate many different concepts: engineering, technology, fine motor skills, creativity, sense of accomplishment and persistence. The Ecology Club meets every other week and is open to fourth and fifth graders.

Laura Ann LaSpisa’s kindergarten class was busy last month celebrating their writing at Wellington Elementary School.

The children wrote a story with an illustration and then presented it to the class. Students enjoyed coming up to the front of the class and proudly reading their stories to the class.

They especially loved speak-

ing into the microphone. It was amazing to see the growth in their writing.

This activity builds the students’ confidence, and for many, it is the first time that they are speaking in front of an audience.

Reading their own stories that they created is a skill that they will carry with them throughout their education.

Seminole Ridge Hosts PBSC Info Session

Nearly 100 Seminole Ridge High School students and parents attended an April 26 presentation

by Palm Beach State College, learning more about its different campuses, its admission and summer session registration processes, its residency information, and applying for financial aid or scholarships. Emphasizing to the audience the importance of

post-secondary training and education, college representatives also addressed degree offerings and programs, and spoke about current job market demands. For more information about PBSC, contact outreach advisor Roberto Carballoso at (561) 993-1023 or carballr@palmbeachstate.edu.

NHS Elects 2017 Officers — The SRHS chapter of the Na-

tional Honor Society has elected officers for the coming school year. Congratulations to President Riley Bresnahan, Vice President Kerven Cassion, Secretary Shane Laurent, Treasurer Georgia Williams, Editor Bethany Seltzer, Parliamentarian Brittany Addison, Historian Ayanna Wiltshire and social directors Kristen Bown and Kelsey Morrison.

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes students, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping a positive campus. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for April 24-28: Tyler Burroughs (grade 9), Hasani Haughton (grade 10), Julia Stremel (grade 11) and An Hua Li (grade 12).

Berean Student’s Science Fair Work Leads To A Summer Program At Harvard

André Rajoo will head to Harvard University to study this summer.

While most 10th-graders are playing sports, video games and dedicating their attention to social media, André Rajoo of Berean Christian School is focusing his spare time on stem cell research.

His recent study in stem cell research has earned him entry and a blue ribbon first-place award in his school science fair, as well as placing at the Palm Beach Intel Regional Science Fair for his experiment entitled, “Planarians Today, Saving Lives Tomorrow.”

This achievement has motivated Rajoo to continue his efforts by seeking guidance and educational opportunities from Harvard

University. Through contact with the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard, he has been accepted to participate in a college program this summer.

Rajoo is planning to study cellular and molecular biology, as well as the evolution of biology. He is hopeful that in the future he will be able to work toward changing the way stem cells are used for the treatment of illnesses around the world.

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The Wellington High School Jazz Band, along with the Wellington Landings Middle School band, performed at the Wellington Amphitheater for a Jazz Under the Stars concert Thursday, April 20.

The band is categorized under the WHS Fine Arts Program, which offers creative students the opportunity to study their art form(s) while taking at least six fine arts courses over four years. Students will complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and instrumental), theater and the visual arts.

Shown above are jazz band students performing.

NHES STUDENTS WIN T-SHIRT CONTEST

New Horizons Elementar y School recently held a T-shirt design contest for its annual Hoe Down Fiesta shirt. Entrants had to submit a design that was voted on by the PTA board, as well as student representatives. Chosen from more than 40 applicants were the fifth-grade duo of Gaby Crespo and Isabel Gomez. Their T-shirt design was printed on every Hoe Down Fiesta shirt sold.

Shown right are Gaby Crespo and Isabel Gomez wearing their winning T-shirt.

Osceola Creek Middle School Takes Part In Autism Awareness

Osceola Creek Middle School recently supported autism awareness through “Light It Up Blue,” by placing a single strip of blue lights across the front of the school.

Although the blue lights didn’t shine brightly, the Bears take pride in recognizing, respecting, supporting and celebrating differences.

On Friday, April 21, the Bears took part in recognizing and stop-

ping child abuse by wearing jeans and openly discussing during lunch the importance of spreading positive words and bear hugs.

Unfortunately, not everyone has a happy home, and perhaps a little love will be protection enough to see another day in school.

Osceola Creek will hold orientation on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. for all incoming Bears. Call the school at (561) 422-2590 with any questions.

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Mark Headed South To See A New Doc, But I Wasn’t Impressed

My husband Mark has been suffering with back, knee and leg pain that is pretty high on the pain scale. It flares up whenever he has to stand for a prolonged period or is subjected to TV commercials with graphic illustrations of back, knee and leg pain.

Our daughter-in-law, Shelley, suggested we try a pain doctor.

“His office is in Broward County, but it’s worth the drive,” she enthused. “I had hurt my shoulder so badly I couldn’t raise my arm and, with one injection, I was completely cured. He’s fantastic!”

Mark liked the sound of this. One injection!

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER I did not. “One injection?” I asked. “One injection of what?”

“Whale sperm and marijuana extract? I don’t know,” Shelley said. “I didn’t care.”

“I’m going to go see him,” Mark said eagerly.

“One caution,” Shelley said. “He has a lousy bedside manner.”

Did he ever. We got to the office at 9 a.m. the next morning as instructed. It was a Monday, but Dr. Strangecure had taken our call at 3 p.m. on Sunday, on his personal cell phone. Shelley had mentioned he didn’t believe in receptionists.

That may be why he opened the door to his office at 10:30 a.m. (“He gets here when he wants to get here,” one of the four people waiting outside with us had said.

“And he’s slower since his open heart surgery three weeks ago,” said the one who had flown in from New York to see him.)

The doctor looked rather gray. But if

he’s up and working within three weeks of having his chest cut open, I suppose that’s understandable. At least he didn’t appear to be in any pain.

He took the first three patients out of order while Mark filled out the paperwork.

The cases consisted of a knee, a hip and an ear. An ear! That seemed way different from muscle pain, I thought nervously.

But I chided myself for being an eternal skeptic and accompanied Mark to the back room. The doc took sort of an x-ray with a gigantic machine that projected an image of Mark’s back onto a screen almost immediately. (One of the other patients had told us the machine cost a million dollars.)

Then Mark handed him a drawing where he had colored in all the parts that hurt.

“I can’t fix all this!” the doctor exclaimed. “Where does it hurt the most?”

“My kn-knees?” Mark stammered, trying to come up with an immediate answer.

“Not your knees! Your kneecaps!” The doctor chided. Then, accusingly, “How many surgeries have you had?”

“Four. I had some screws put in…”

“That’s your real problem! Surgery! Get those screws taken out!”

“What?” I gasped.

“You keep out of this,” the doctor said.

“In fact, go sit in that chair.”

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‘The Circle’ Tiptoes Around Big Privacy Issues But Lacks A Point

I was greatly disappointed by The Circle. In theory, it is a searing look at the erosion of privacy that we have all endured since the rise of the internet, but by the end, it just muddles around seemingly uncertain whether losing our privacy is bad when society as a whole can keep us in line and make oh-so-much progress once it’s gone.

Mae (Emma Watson) takes a job at one of the great new gigantic high-tech social media companies, a real chance to get ahead. The company, called The Circle, collects personal information on everyone, generally without them being aware of it, and then processes it and uses it “all to serve you better.” Corporate leader Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks) stresses the value of more data, so it can be used to serve, and his workers all nod, proud to be part of the group.

The company is launching a new product, a mini-camera that can be placed

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler anywhere, simply attached to a wall if necessary. With more cameras, people will be more “transparent;” with constant surveillance, they will have to be more honorable. Mae volunteers to wear one of the devices everywhere “except in the bathroom.”

The problem with the movie is that it lacks a real point. Lack of privacy is a real issue, but having a lot of cameras around makes it far easier to stop crime. London is filled with cameras, and the police use them. Check out most crime shows on

television, and the police use them to track criminals. I admire that, but somehow, I get the feeling that these companies can go a lot further than that.

There have already been investigations into the use of data about all of us. Any time most of us are on the web, we leave information that is used to target the advertising we see.

I was thinking about a vacation in Alaska back in January and looked up some information. I still see ads for winter boots.

Anytime I buy anything on Amazon, I get lots of ads assuming I want similar products. Yes, it is a nice service that lets me know when books by a favorite author or a similar work is available. But I wonder whether I am pleased that Jeff Bezos and his not-so-merry elves know about the special anti-itch medication I bought three years ago.

Director James Ponsoldt raises many interesting ideas but goes nowhere with

them. I felt he was trying to walk a tightrope to be fair, but that is what I want in a documentary, not in a work of fiction.

If he worries about our privacy being invaded, then that should be the focus, and if he is happy about surveillance, the film should follow that path. Instead, we get neither.

There is a lot of fun dealing with the groupthink of the corporation. Mae is quizzed on why she misses weekend “optional” events and learns to mouth all the inane slogans that companies mount and clearly don’t believe. Isn’t it fun when Google and Apple claim to be supporters of freedom of speech while assisting the Chinese government crackdown on dissidents?

The cast is generally wasted, although Glenne Headly and Bill Paxton (in one of his last roles) are wonderful as the parents, who doubt a lot of the pap coming from the company. Watson comes across

as a bit too smart to be quite as accepting as she is. Hanks comes across as an “everyman,” the perfect person to ask for trust as he backstabs. The fellow workers are all in their own ways laughable and fearsome.

Privacy is a vital issue today, and we lose more of it every month. My iPhone not only records all calls and texts and emails and photos, it is available to others if they have the right tools. The fact that almost all of it is horrendously boring (except for the photos of my grandkids, who are adorable) does not matter.

On top of that, it serves as a GPS device if someone wants to know where I am, and there are new devices already out on the market that can repeat back what I said.

How long before there are devices actually in our beds and bathrooms?

We need some good stories about the problems and possibilities. This film, alas, is not one of them.

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415 Nonprofits To Participate In United Way’s Great Give May 17

A total of 415 local nonprofits serving essentially every need will take part in the fourth annual Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties on Wednesday, May 17.

The 24-hour online fundraising event is hosted by the United Way of Palm Beach County, Achieve, Nonprofits First and the United Way of Martin County.

The Great Give celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits.

Great Give hosts and sponsors will make the day even more exciting by providing cash or valuable prizes for nonprofits to compete for during every hour of May 17. Plus, every gift will be amplified by additional dollars from a bonus pool raised by the United Way of Palm Beach County.

In addition to the funds raised, bonus pool dollars and prizes, nonprofits will also benefit from the

Summit

Strong Turnout

continued from page 1 new village services that need to be added, and are you willing to pay for them?”

Pinto found the experience illuminating. “It’s interesting. This year, I heard a lot of discussion about things that this council has already been looking at, and I think what we’re going to get out of this is a better prioritization,” he said.

“Something that we maybe had lower on the priority list, I could see us moving up, and some things maybe moving down.”

Pinto was confident in the discussion he heard from the tables, as the people discussed each question and presented feedback from each participation group member.

LGWCD Coin

On Sale Now

continued from page 1 bring a positive message about Loxahatchee Groves and Southern States Land & Timber.”

The coin can be purchased at a cost of $8.50, which includes a plastic case and stand. It is three inches in diameter and doublesided in color, LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said. The front side of the coin has the district’s logo, while the back side has the Southern States logo.

When Loxahatchee Groves was founded, Schiola said, it was mostly orange groves, dairy farming and timber. The area was surrounded by swampland, and Southern Blvd. was merely a dirt road next to a canal.

“We’re very proud as a district, and the district board is very proud that we’ve come 100 years. We’ve got a lot accomplished by establishing the ability for the town to put horse trails on our easements,” Schiola said. “Our roads have pretty much stayed just about the way they were when they were first platted about 100 years ago.

Our canals have stayed pretty much the same. Some things have changed, and other things remain the same. We’re still committed to the taxpayers out here, just like they were 100 years ago.”

LGWCD Vice Chair Laura Danowski stressed the accessibility of the coin.

“It’s commemorative. It’s classy.

Welky

A Visit To The Doctor

continued from page 14 He pointed to a chair around a corner in a dark examination room filled with old files and broken lamps. I did as I was told but was horrified to hear Mark actually ask, “Can I have surgery to have the screws taken out?”

“Well, yes, of course! How else would you do it?”

generosity of local businesses that have supported the community’s only online giving event by offering special promotions, in-store incentives, happy hours and much more, including the Great Give CityPlace Takeover.

On May 17, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Great Give hosts and participating nonprofits will take over CityPlace. The plaza and surrounding areas will be filled with arts and crafts, animals for adoption, dancers, performers, live music, information and, most importantly, easy ways to give to the nonprofits of your choice.

“CityPlace is committed to supporting important efforts that contribute to the betterment of the community, so we’re thrilled to partner with the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties to help raise millions of dollars for community good in just a single day,” said Ryan Hallihan, general manager of CityPlace.

“The themes were very consistent with what we’ve heard in the past and what we believe we need to be doing going forward in the next year,” Pinto said.

Councilwoman Selena Smith was happy with the turnout and thinking forward after the event.

“It was a very impressive turnout, a lot of interaction and great ideas. I’m excited about the next couple of years for the village,” Smith said. “This year was really nice because I think what the council has talked about as priorities I heard quite often around the other tables as well. It seems that we’re on the right track, and hopefully we’ll expand on those ideas.”

Village staff members also found the experience useful.

“I really think that going through this exercise and getting the feedback from the community and residents themselves helps us to shape It’s something that is going to last,” she said. “It’s going to be a really cool piece of history that everyone can have and hold.”

Danowski hopes that the coin will open up conversation, and people will understand, and appreciate, the essential services provided by the LGWCD for the community.

“I’m hoping that the coin will spur some interest for people to come to meetings, ask questions and learn about where they live,” she said.

For Yohe, the coin, and the anniversary, is a special landmark for the district.

“It’s not often that you have a 100-year anniversary come by,” he said. “When you can experience something and recognize that it has been functioning for that period of time and still operating, I think that’s something to recognize, and so that’s something that we wanted to do on the district’s 100th anniversary.”

Those interested will have two weeks from now to order coins from the LGWCD. The district will be gifting coins to local, regional and state officials, Yohe said.

To learn more about Southern States Land & Timber Company, visit www.ssltllc.com. To learn more about the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District or order a coin, call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org.

The next LGWCD meeting will take place Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the LGWCD office (101 West D Road, Loxahatchee Groves).

Finally Mark was given “The Shot” and walked the eight feet out of the room. “Do I need to come back?” Mark asked.

“Well, how do you feel?”

“I’ve only walked eight feet…”

“No! You’re fine!”

And that was the end of that.

Thank goodness. As for Mark’s back, knee and leg pain, it’s exactly as it was. And no one is getting any screws taken out. There’s a small foot growing out of his kneecap now, but other than that…

Kidding. Just kidding.

and guide our resources to the areas that are clearly in need and responsive to what the citizenry wants,” Director of Community Development Robert Hill said.

Hill sees a common trend among the citizens who participated at the summit this year.

“I do see a common trend of people enjoying the leisure services that we provide,” he said.

“They like to see more things that are involving code enforcement and other actions that are going to help protect their property values.

At the same time, I saw very much an appreciation for all the leisure services that the village offers.”

There were five students among the people at the summit, who were recognized for their attendance and participation.

The main emphasis for the evening was that the citizens were the ones doing the talking. Village leaders had notepads and pens to make notes after listening to the answers that were given and then written down with markers on large easel paper to be submitted for review and the public record.

“It’s important to keep us focused, to make sure we’re on the right track,” Village Manager Ray

Mentors

Committees Working Together

continued from page 1 and we discovered that the students needed help not only with academics, but also with personal life issues, and we created SAM,” she said. “The purpose of SAM was to have the students be able to voice their needs and have their needs met by an adult specifically designed to help them.”

SAM’s mission was to “create an environment that will facilitate learning, foster individual growth and independence, and model the attitudes and skills necessary for academic success and lifelong achievement.”

Lox PBSO

A Costly Contract

continued from page 1 hoped that the increase in cost was not due to the Palm Beach County Commission saying it would not pay any more for the PBSO. “I think when you go to the county commission, they try to beat you down every time,” Browning said, adding that he did not want those costs passed on to municipalities.

Araujo said the county asks tough questions, as they should, since almost half of its budget goes to the PBSO. “We have to legitimize every dollar we ask for, but as far as the cities and the county, it’s not an apple to an apple,” he said. “If you are a municipality, then we’re a contractual provider to you. If not, you’d have to have your own police department.”

CityPlace businesses will offer special promotions throughout the day, and the United Way of Palm Beach County’s headquarters will be home to the Great Giving Lounge, where visitors can use a computer to make a donation and enjoy a sip and a snack while mingling with host partners and sponsors.

Sponsors of the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties include: Alpha Media, CBS12 News WPEC, CityPlace, Covelli Enterprises, Evelyn & Arthur, First Bank of the Palm Beaches, FPL, Hartlines Custom Interior Workroom, Ideabar, Kendra Scott, Leila Restaurant, Lexis Nexis, Modernizing Medicine, Mutual of America, NCCI, the O’Donnell Agency, Phil-com, RSM, Sweet Boo Design and Tracey Benson Photography.

Anyone can give on May 17 by visiting www. greatgiveflorida.org or by calling (877) GIVE-DAY. Special events held by participating nonprofits are Liggins said. “It’s the residents’ town, and we like to check with them that we got it right.”

The mayor and council members rotated to the different tables throughout the evening as the participants answered the posed

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questions. This allowed for each of them to hear the voices of all who attended.

Before the forum ended, the participants were able to write a message to the mayor and the council on an index card.

“We’re very happy with the event this year, and we’re very happy that we’ve gotten some really solid input and feedback from our citizens,” Pinto said. “Job well-done by the citizens of Royal Palm Beach.”

Royal Palm Beach residents take part in the Citizen Summit at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

“We wanted every student to have an adult mentor who would be actively committed to offer support and guidance in personal, academic and transitional pursuits,” McCue said. “The program is very easily replicated for the needs of specific schools.”

Albright said the Education Committee has surveyed some of the elementary schools and found their needs to be different.

“We really want to create a program that can be applicable in any situation, and then those schools, in turn, could utilize the parts that are good for them, and set aside the stuff that maybe doesn’t work for them,” she said. “However, we want to facilitate the volunteers, so that’s where we are really going to have a major role.”

The committee has created a needs assessment survey to be

given to all the schools to find out what their specific needs are, as well as a questionnaire asking volunteers what their skill sets are, and informing them of what SAM’s needs are.

Albright said they have set a timeline for what they want to do.

“We are certainly looking for more people to sit on this committee and help advocate for us and for the students, and help us get the word out.”

She said she would like the needs assessment forms returned from principals and guidance counselors by May 22, and they will start the collation and dissemination of information in June, and develop procedure and policy manuals, with presentations at the Senior Advisory Committee meetings about their progress.

“Kiwanis has indicated it’s

interested in helping us,” Albright said. “We want to make sure that the principals are fully on board.”

Albright said she would like to start the program in October, and was looking for the Senior Advisory Committee to reach out to those who might want to participate in the mentoring program.

“We know that you want to get involved in different projects and help us with the children, so we’re hoping that you’ll help us promote it and seek volunteers,” she said.

Albright asked if they could start with 10 volunteers at each elementary school, which would require a total of 60.

Members decided to hold another joint meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, with the Education Advisory Committee meeting at 5 p.m. and the joint committee meeting at 6 p.m.

He added that the PBSO provides much more than the patrol vehicles seen on the streets. The town also gets helicopter services, the bomb squad, SWAT, homeland security and other special tactical units.

Councilman Todd McLendon said the price increase is difficult for him to swallow because he did not see how the service would be different, since the patrols are provided now.

“We’re getting double taxation the way I see it,” McLendon said. “We’re paying it through the county, and we’re paying it directly. What are our choices? I don’t know, because I don’t think the Florida Highway Patrol is going to do it.”

Browning said that when deputies write tickets, he has been told that they need to write “Loxahatchee Groves” so the fines will come back to the town, rather than just “Loxahatchee,” which tends to

get lost with The Acreage, which is unincorporated.

Jarriel said the contract change will amount to five deputies who will get to know the community and its residents.

“They’re going to get to know where our problems lie,” he said.

“Most of you in the audience know that the crime is getting worse in Loxahatchee Groves, especially stealing. It’s happening at night, and the residents have to decide if it’s worth $300,000 to have a dedicated police officer here 24/7.

I personally think it’s worth it.”

Jarriel said that since the town incorporated and contracted with the PBSO, he has seen the difference.

“They do things here that we should be paying for,” he said, citing PBSO enforcement of the reduced speed limit on Okeechobee Blvd. as an example. “We weren’t paying them for that extra. I think we need somebody dedicated to

look out for our community.”

Jarriel said that if the town does increase taxes to pay for the additional patrols, the council could find ways to give back to the people.

“We don’t want to give it back to the commercial enterprises in this town,” he said. “When we raise the taxes, we’re going to get more from the developers, the businesses and the stuff like that.

We do not have to cut their garbage costs. As far as our residents, we have been looking out for them.

If we had a tax increase, we’d cut garbage [fees] $100,000 or $120,000. There’s no reason we can’t continue to do that.”

Jarriel encouraged residents to call him and indicate whether increased law enforcement is worth a tax increase or not.

Araujo added that if the town choses to start its own police department, the PBSO would help them with the process.

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RELAY FOR LIFE WRAPS UP A SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH AWARDS CEREMONY

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held a wrap-up party on Wednesday, April 26 at the Wellington Community Center.

Awards were given out to the top fundraising schools and individuals, as well as for camp decorations, team spirit and more. Next year’s theme was chosen. It will be “Blast from the Past: A Future With No Cancer.”

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Network Professionals Intl. (NPI) won several awards.

Shown here are Roy and Shelley Siegel, Shana, Adrienne and Derf Sasko, Bill Smith and Teri Gieske.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Cindy Drake, Joe Piconcelli and Terri Monahan collect the Platinum Award.

Cancer Crusaders Lisa Noel, Holly Cosentino and Marisa Pence won the Platinum Award.

Relay supporter Cheryl Dunn Bychek won several awards.

The Team Spirit Award was won by Island Steppers-Team CAFCI. Shown here are Alvin Nembhard, Yvonne Wright, Nova Browne, Dr. Elaine Ealy and Genieve White.

The Wellington Regional team won several awards. Shown here is Medical Education Coordinator Martha Cross with med students Krista Perry and Kelli Fox, and Lactation Consultant Pat Rizzo.

The Rookie of the Year Award went to Renaissance Charter School at Palms West.

Art Society To Feature Artist Manny Jomock May 10 Plein air artist Manny Jomock will be the featured demonstrator at the Wellington Art Society’s final membership meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 10 at the Wellington Community Center. The meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and brief meeting. Jomock’s demonstration and a raffle will finish the evening.

Jomock graduated from Monmouth College with a degree in art education. After a short tour as a U.S. Navy photographer, he taught underprivileged children in social service and recreational programs in New Jersey, Maryland and Maine for 14 years.

After studying watercolors with Pat Dews and Sally Brandenburg,

Jomock developed his artistic style of plein air painting through his involvement with the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast.

He was influenced by watercolor masters such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, David Curtis and Joseph Zbukvic, as well as the many artists he studied under.

In 2006, he started his career as a professional artist under the name MannyJArt. Jomock retired from the United States Postal Service in 2008, sold his home in New Jersey and toured the country with his wife in an RV. Along the way, he painted with artists and joined art groups in San Antonio, Maine, Ontario and Delray Beach. After four and a half years of RV living, Jomock and

his wife settled in Boynton Beach in the winter and Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor, Maine in the summer.

Jomock now teaches watercolor for the Palm Beach County Adult Education Program and is a faculty member of the Delray Art League.

He also teaches individuals and small groups for beginning and intermediate watercolor painting.

His paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.

He exhibits regularly in Florida and Maine. He is a member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Plein Air Palm Beach, the Delray Art League, the Watercolor Society of America, the International Plein

Air Painters and several other art societies.

“The attempt to capture in my paintings how light affects the color, forms, atmosphere and mood found outdoors on site, becomes an alluring challenge to me,” Jomock explained. “Watercolor’s transparency, subtle and gentle effects can produce a creative expression that is unique and captivating.”

The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit organization open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts. It allows local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through art. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Andrew Ruiz and Kim Whalen present Lisa Noel with the Bill Lerner award.

The Little Engine That Could Award went to the Royal Palm Beach High School National Honor Society.

Get Free Tickets to Wellington Ballet Theatre’s ‘Snow White’

Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production of Snow White on Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Wellington High School theater.

The show will be a non-traditional modern ballet based on the classic fairy tale penned by the Brothers Grimm and popularized by the Walt Disney classic.

Conceptualized by Wellington Ballet Theatre’s Melissa Waters, it features artistic direction by Rocky Duvall and scenic design

by Chris Gay. The experience will be magical, and young children are encouraged to attend.

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‘SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR.’ ON STAGE AT ELBRIDGE GALE IN WELLINGTON

Elbridge Gale Elementary School’s afterschool program held dress rehearsals this week for Seussical the Musical Jr. The production will be staged Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The production is a guided journey through many of the favorite stories of Dr. Seuss. It is directed musically and choreographed by Debi Silverstein, with sound, hair and makeup by Katie Bambach, and assistance from Brittny Soto, Nicole Bambach, Kaitlyn Mendez and Susan Buxbaum.

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Mia Dominguez (Cat in the Hat) and Natalia Reyes (Horton the Elephant).

Addison Duprey and Noah Kraft (Mrs. & Mr. Mayor of the Whos).

Lily Edmiston (Mayzie La Bird) sings about feathers.

Natalia Reyes (Horton the Elephant) sings.

Natalia Reyes (Horton the Elephant) and Shiloh Duran-Perry (Gertrude McFuzz) look at the newly hatched elephant bird egg.

Shiloh Duran-Perry (Gertrude McFuzz) is sad because she doesn’t have many feathers.

Mia Dominguez (Cat in the Hat) with Samantha Tovar (Jojo).

Christina Thompson (Sour Kangaroo) tells her story.

Lily Edmiston (Mayzie La Bird) sits on her nest.

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May brings final exams and graduation events for thousands of college and high school students in Palm Beach County. It’s also time to plan and begin a search for employment. The good news is that the job market for graduates is the best it has been in nearly a decade. Steve Craig, CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County, noted that there were nearly 19,000 advertised jobs available last month. Page 23

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Wildcats Defeat WHS 2-0 To Claim District Softball Title

On Wednesday, April 26, the Royal Palm Beach High School softball team traveled to host Wellington High School for the District 12-8A championship and held on to win the crown 2-0 over the top-seeded Wolverines. The Wildcats entered the evening’s contest as the second seed.

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Vinceremos Hosts PATH Instructor Certification Course

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center hosted an instructor training certification April 5-8, sanctioned by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).

The equine-assisted activities industry is growing, and the need for qualified instructors is expanding along with it. PATH is the credentialing organization for accrediting centers and certifying instructors and equine specialists.

Six candidates and one auditor from across the country attended the training. They were tested on their knowledge of working alongside individuals with varying disabilities, while understanding the mechanics and influence that a horse’s movement has on building core strength and balance. They had to demonstrate the skills needed to teach those with intellectual and physical challenges, build lesson plans, meet riders’ goals and objectives, and analyze horses’ suitability for use in a program. A large emphasis was placed on safety and best practices for both riders and horses.

Vinceremos Director of Development Susan Guinan said the workshop was a huge success.

“The first three days involved detailed workshops, and on the fourth day, the candidates demonstrated their personal riding skills and also taught a lesson,” she explained.

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By Ellen Rosenberg for them to fit their size and discipline, either English, western or dressage. The test included tacking up and riding a pattern. For the class, they drew names of two students out of a hat, and wrote a lesson plan including measurable goals, objectives and performance criteria, taking into account the clients’ skills and capabilities. The students, regular Vinceremos clients, were proud to take part and show off their skills.”

Susan explained that, along with all the physical and social benefits, therapeutic riding is a good fit for Vinceremos clients because of its regimentation.

“You always do things in the same order.

Curry, then brush, then pick out hooves, put on the saddle, then the bridle. Walk, trot, canter. Reverse and do the same. The routines of riding are dependable and calming,” she said. “In the same way, an instructor’s lesson plan should flow in a way which supports this continuity. Directions must be clear, concise and consistent, and given in a way the client understands. For example, telling someone to ride across the diagonal may not make sense.

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However, the rider can understand, ‘Ride from ticipate in something we feel strongly about the blue cone to the red one.’ In the same way, and which helps so many communities,” she the rider has to learn to communicate clearly said. “It’s a way for Vinceremos to introduce with the horse.” talent to the field and an opportunity for us to Susan was thrilled that all six candidates guarantee that our staff updates their skills and passed and received their Therapeutic Riding uses all best practices.”

Instructor certifications. The days were long, Rachel Braverman was one of the successbut it was definitely worth it. ful candidates. The volunteer coordinator at “We were glad to host this event and parSee ROSENBERG, page 31

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Mad Science Providing STEM Camps At #1 Education Place

Mad Science of Palm Beach is providing three weeks of STEM camps to children of the western communities at its new camp site, located at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall. Each week, children will get to solve problems, engineer and discover the world around them through science, technology, engineering and math.

“We are excited to be continuing our hands-on, engaging programing that students and parents have come to know us for through our after-school programs into the summer,” said Ellen Maringione, owner of Mad Science of Palm Beach. “This is something the area has been asking for, and we couldn’t

be happier to be in our new location this summer.”

Mad Science STEM Camps will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the weeks of June 19-23, July 10-14 and July 17-21 for children entering first through sixth grade. Each week’s camp covers a different topic, so children can come all three weeks and experience something new.

Inventors and Explorers (June 19-23): Each day, children will be given a series of challenges that must be overcome by using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world-famous inventors and the most important thing of all — their imaginations. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10 percent

inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, this camp is 100 percent fun!

Rockets and Robots (July 10-14): Participants will be inspired to take on the adventure of space exploration. Students will learn about the solar system, stars, space travel and beyond through experiments and games. The fun doesn’t stop there. Children build their own solar-powered robot to take home and learn about the engineering behind tomorrow’s robots, from gears to power sources.

FUN-gineering (July 17-21): Campers will get the chance to tap into their engineering skills. From creating simple machines to constructing molecules, children will

get a first-hand look into how the world is built. They will even get the chance to build a geodesic dome they can climb into.

The Mad Science STEM camps provide a unique science, technology, engineering and math curriculum, explained Nadia Sorocka Smart, operations manager of Mad Science of Palm Beach. “It is all about learning through fun,” she said.

Mad Science is the world’s leading science enrichment provider, delivering unique, entertaining and educational hands-on science experiences for children. Mad Science Group has locations in 24 countries, which bring science education to

millions of children each year. Its innovative programs help kids learn about science through fun after-school programs, preschool programs, in-class workshops, camps, birthday parties and special events.

For more than 30 years, the firm has invested in research and development. Its executives believe in the importance of being at the forefront of the industry and continue to create science programming for kids. Their approach to teaching science invites children to pursue STEM careers.

Learn more at www.madscience.org.

Contact Nadia Smart at (561) 3516112 or e-mail at nadia@madscipb. com for more information about camp programs.

Stuart Hack Renews Membership In Wellington Chamber President’s Circle

Stuart Hack, managing member of Hack Tax and Accounting Services LLC, has renewed his membership in the Wellington Chamber of Commerce President’s Circle for a second year.

Hack has provided tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses since 1988. He has worked closely with high-net-worth individuals, including investment banking executives and business owners, providing them with indi-

vidual, trust, estate, business and not-for-profit tax preparation and advice. Hack prides himself on getting to know each client well so that he can serve them on an ongoing basis.

Hack received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany.

He is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents.

Hack is on the board of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce as its secretary. In addition, he chairs the chamber’s Small Business Roundtable Committee and is a co-chair of the Ambassador Committee.

Hack has been a head coach for Wellington Recreation softball and soccer, as well as serving as a voting member of the Wellington High School Student Advisory Council.

A Wellington resident since 2005, Hack lives with Diann, his wife of

almost 24 years, and their children Leah and Corey. In his spare time, this lifelong New York Mets fan watches most sports, likes to walk and last year performed two standup comedy shows at the West Palm Beach Improv.

The President’s Circle of the Wellington Chamber offers a unique and exciting opportunity to local businesses, community leaders and entrepreneurs. For more information, call (561) 792-6525.

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CareerSource Offers Job Country Club Grant Will Fund Nature Play Exhibit At The Zoo Search Tips For New Grads

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society recently received a grant of $7,500 from the Palm Beach Country Club. The grant will cover the initial design costs for the new Nature Play Exhibit.

As a conservation organization, the Palm Beach Zoo is committed to the education of children in the community by providing them with the conservation science knowledge and the inspiration to act on behalf of wildlife that will create the next generation of environmentalists.

The Nature Play Exhibit will allow the zoo to help children of all ages develop their personal relationships with the natural world through purposeful play.

More than half of the zoo’s 340,000 annual visitors are children, and the Nature Play Exhibit will extend the zoo’s ability to teach children in nontraditional ways. The area will provide children opportunities to discover and connect with nature through play activities and hands-on programs.

“The zoo is a tremendous community asset, and we are proud to support them,” said David Mack, chairman of the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation.

David Mack, chairman of the Palm Beach County Club Foundation (left in back), with Andrew Aiken, CEO of the Palm Beach Zoo, and visiting children.

As a home to more than 550 animals, many of them endangered, the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. The institution advances its conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field.

The Palm Beach Zoo’s commitment to sustainable business practices elevates its capacity to inspire others.

The zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. To learn more, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

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May brings final exams and graduation events for thousands of college and high school students in Palm Beach County. It’s also time to plan and begin a search for employment. The good news is that the job market for graduates is the best it has been in nearly a decade.

Steve Craig, president and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County, the nonprofit organization chartered by the state to lead workforce development noted that there were nearly 19,000 advertised jobs available last month.

CareerSource offers these tips to help graduates land that first job: Start now: Visit your college career center or a CareerSource center for job search assistance, or online at www.careersourcepbc.com.

Stand out from the crowd: On your résumé, list internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, community service projects and campus activities. Also include marketable skills.

CareerSource offers free résumé workshops.

Jump start your search: Check with your college career center to find out when recruiters are coming for interviews. Register online at www.employflorida.com.

Use social media to your advan-

tage: Find out about employers from their company website and social media. Keep your sites up to date.

Dress for success: This includes a working professional look — clean, pressed, well-fitting slacks and dress shirts, or business dresses/skirts and tops — when meeting employers.

Make a great impression: Be sure to rehearse for your interviews.

Ask questions: Develop at least two probing questions for the interviewer.

Follow up: After the interview, always send a thank-you letter or e-mail. This demonstrates that you are eager to work. Ask when a decision can be expected.

Volunteer: Participate in community and charity activities as you conduct your job search. Ask leaders if they might serve as a future reference. A good site to find volunteer opportunities is at www. volunteermatch.org.

Persistence pays: Take advantage of networking opportunities to make new connections. Meeting new people can lead to interviews, leads and references.

The Central Career Center is located at 3400 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 340-1060, ext. 2361.

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Camp Varsity is a full-day summer sports camp located at Wellington Landings Middle School. The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. Camp Varsity focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as developing new sports skills. Camps have a different sports theme every week. No matter the theme, campers get the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most activities are indoors with two to three hours daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are fishing, basketball, soccer, football, kickball, recreational games and more. Camp Varsity also offers specialty camps, such as dance & cheerleading and volleyball. Camp ages are 5 to 13. For online registration, visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248.

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

Build & Launch Rockets Construct & Battle Robots Program Video Games ... Plus Much More

At Engineering for Kids’ Engineering/Science Summer Camp, children will have a blast while they learn in a fun, supportive environment. Children ages 6 to 13 will be able to solve Minecraft engineering problems, battle robots, build and launch rockets, race dragsters, create their own video game and more as they learn the science behind it all. Camp is held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (extended hours available) at multiple Palm Beach County locations. Register early since camps fill up. For more information, visit www.engineeringforkids.com/palmbeach or e-mail palmbeach@engineeringforkids.net.

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from June 5 to Aug. 10 and features three different themes. It is for children 1 to 7 years old. For more info., visit www.goddardschool.com/wellingtonfl or call (561) 3332020. The Goddard School located at 2665 State Road 7.

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.

Junior Golf Camp at the Okeeheelee Golf Course and the Park Ridge Golf Course through the Junior Golf Foundation of America is now excepting summer camp registrations. New and seasoned golfers can develop skills while having a blast. The JGFA provides junior golfers with the tools to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Professional PGA/LPGA golf instructors, trained coaches and staff are carefully picked for their love of junior golf, teaching abilities and inspirational approach. The program emphasizes safety, fun, sportsmanship and personal attention. Camps run June 5 through Aug. 11, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with extended hours available until 4 p.m. Evaluation reports, prizes/trophies, official JGFA items, a certificate of completion and a pizza party on the last day is included. Also available 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.

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The Learning Foundation of Florida’s Academic Summer Camp Program has several different service options available to assist the diverse needs of students.

TLFF’s K-8 summer program focuses on individualized academic remediation using weekly themes and a variety of teaching strategies, including a multi-sensory/handson approach and creative lesson plans. TLFF’s high school summer program focuses on grade forgiveness and/or acceleration. Students who have received D or F grades in classes can re-do them for higher grades or grade forgiveness. Students can also accelerate and take classes to get ahead. Both programs are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with grades K-8 running June 13 through Aug. 3. For more information, call (561) 795-6886.

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SRHS Hawks Kick Off Spring Football Training Camp

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The short spring football season started April 24, and the Seminole Ridge High School football squad has kicked it into gear with high expectations for the fall.

FHSAA rules restrict practice sessions to a maximum of 20 at the end of the school year. The training calendar also includes the popular spring classic games.

The Hawks have several returning players expecting to make an impact

on the field. Last season, the Hawks missed the post-season by one game, with a district loss to Palm Beach Central High School in James Parson’s inaugural year as head coach. This spring, the Hawks look to improve on things they realized they needed work on from last fall.

“We’re always very excited about spring football,” Parson said. “We want to quicken our pace on offense and not do a huddle unless we want to slow the ball up.”

The Hawks went to an up-tempo

The Seminole Ridge offensive line works on drills during spring training.

style of offense last season and look to continue that model. “It helped us last year, but we didn’t quite attain what we wanted to, so during the off-season, we changed the verbiage and made it quicker,” he explained.

The FHSAA has implemented a new point system to determine playoff contenders for post-season play. This will go into effect for the 2017 season. “That point system is pretty big,” Parson noted.

The Hawks will rely on rising junior Kaimyn Castilla at the

quarterback position. Castilla led the junior varsity last season. The Hawks also have veteran all-purpose players Justin Allie and Jeremiah Brown. Both are impact players and will see plenty of action around the ball on offense. Allie suffered a season-ending injury early on last year, but returns healthy. According to Parson, Allie is the fastest player on the team, and he is excited about his return.

Corey Polk, a freshman last season, will occupy the backfield

Hawks running back Jeremiah Brown catches a pass during receiving drills.

for the Hawks on offense, along with rising senior Devon Mcminns.

Dylan Mohl will return at the fullback position. There will be many new faces in the trenches for the offensive and defensive lines. Dustin Drake, Maxwell Zimmerman and Nicholas Screciu will battle it out for the center position, all weighing in at 265 pounds.

Defensively, the Hawks have big shoes to fill with graduating senior linebackers Nick Plesca and See HAWKS, page 30

Hawks head coach James Parson looks on as the team runs through offensive drills.

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Wildcats Defeat WHS 2-0 To Claim District Softball Title

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, April 26, the Royal Palm Beach High School softball team traveled to host Wellington High School for the District 12-8A championship and held on to win the crown 2-0 over the top-seeded Wolverines.

The Wildcats entered the contest as the second seed. This was third

match-up between the nearby rivals, with Wellington winning the last two. Both teams felt the pressure.

Wellington was the favorite to win, after going to 2-0 against the Wildcats earlier in the season, and Royal Palm Beach was not willing to settle for a winless series against the Wolverines.

Behind the pitching of Stetson commit Jaime Tino, who totaled 10

Members of the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats girls softball team celebrate their district title win.

strikeouts on the night, Royal Palm Beach (19-6) also was able to put the ball in play when it needed to in its mission to avenge last year’s district title loss to the Wolverines.

The game was scoreless until the fourth inning. Tino delivered the first blow to the Wolverines in the top of the fourth inning when she sent a ball deep into left field for a double. Wellington attempted to

Royal Palm Beach pitcher Jaime Tino throws toward the plate.

make the play at third when Royal Palm Beach’s Phoenix Stricker hit a single, but Tino slid safely into third.

Royal Palm Beach continued to threaten when Stricker then stole second base with no outs. Susannah Classen hit an RBI double to lift the Wildcats into the lead 1-0.

Royal Palm Beach continued its success at the plate, making contact with the ball to load the bases, but

Wellington (18-6) finally locked it up on defense behind pitcher Katie Schmidt, who struck out the last two batters.

The sixth inning was when the Wildcats were able to extend their lead. With the bases loaded, Paige Houck hit a grounder into left field for an RBI single to give Royal Palm Beach a 2-0 lead with two See SOFTBALL, page 31

Royal Palm Beach first baseman Nicole Hayslip gets the final out, sealing the Wildcats’ district championship victory.

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continued from page 29 Diamond Blair, both all-area and all-conference players who participated in the Florida/Georgia All-Star game this year. Mohl will step in for the Hawks there, being a two-way player.

Jonathan Fioramonte and Peter Sinoyannis will also be a big part of the linebacker corps. “We’re really excited about them,” Parson said.

Daniel Friere has the nod for the kicking game. Friere has started as the Hawks’ kicker since his

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SPORTS & RECREATION freshman year and will be a junior in the fall. Nico Pieroni will be one of the primary special team return players. “He’s worked really hard in the off-season and has run track,” Parson said.

Kaleb Costain and Royal Palm Beach High School transfer Ty’Korian Brown will also contribute in the special teams department and play receiver.

Parson is optimistic about the outlook and said the team is committed to get back in the post-season race in the fall. The team is using the spring sessions to maintain its pace in pursuit of success. The Hawks host South Fork High School for the spring game on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

STRIKERS U11 GIRLS STATE CHAMPS

The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U11 girls team recently became state champions. At the Commissioner’s Cup in Auburndale held April 22-23, the team defeated the Hernando County Heat 2-1 and Wellington Seattle 3-0 for the big win. Shown above are coach John Edworthy, Briana Jones, Cora Anderson, Kaitlyn Classen, Nirvani Balkaran, Reagan Lopez, Savannah Edworthy, Leyla Coleman, Aaliyah Lobo, Allison Andrade, Olivia Cuenot, Anaya Thomas, Alexa Hernandez and coach Maria Edworthy.

SRHS Boys Track & Field Team Wins District

Seminole Ridge quarterback Kaimyn Castilla throws down field.

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Ending its most successful home meet season ever, the Seminole Ridge High School boys track and field team has earned the District 4A-10 championship for the second time in three years.

In addition, the girls team had its best finish in almost six years and produced the most regional qualifiers in school history, making 20 Hawk athletes who will represent Seminole Ridge at the next level of track and field competition.

Boys winners included: 110-meter hurdles: Aaron Pringle, Kailen Romer, and Xavier Selby; 300-meter hurdles: Aaron Pringle and Kailen Romer; 400-meter relay: Malik Black, Stefano Napolitano, Aaron Pringle and Xavier Selby; 800-meter relay: Albion Chance, Buckley Chance, Nico Pieroni and Matthew Zimmerman; 800-meter run: Stefano Napolitano; 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs: Kody Phelps; discus and shot put: Devon

McMinns; pole vault: Aaron Pringle; and triple jump: Zachary Kameka and Kailen Romer.

Girls winners included: 100-meter hurdles: Grace Preston; 800-meter relay: Paige Allen, Coral Carnicella, Makeda Charles and Adriana Willmutz; 800-meter run: Coral Carnicella; high jump: Regime Brinley and Morgan Shortridge; long jump and triple jump: Micah Jones; and shot put: Destinie Noel.

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continued from page 29 outs. Schmidt struck out the last Wildcat batter.

Sarah Longley tried to spark the Wellington dugout by earning a double, striking the ball deep down into left field. Bailey Cain hit a single to put runners on first and third for the Wolverines, but they were unable to weather the storm that came in from the Royal Palm Beach mound. Tino continued to strike out Wellington batters to close out the inning.

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continued from page 21 Vinceremos, Rachel was thrilled to be able to participate.

“Getting certified is an integral part of being on this team and serving our clients,” she said. “I’m really passionate about working here and training volunteers, and this was a huge piece toward understanding all parts of my job. The training was more than what I expected. I’d audited the training before, but taking part in it was different. It became personal and

“Honestly, I didn’t even know how many strikeouts I had,” Tino said. “I was working in the moment. You can’t look at how many strikeouts you have; you just can’t let anybody cross home.”

Royal Palm Beach did just enough on defense to keep Wellington from crossing the plate, and the Wolverines had difficulty capitalizing when they had runners in position to score. Once the final Wellington batter was thrown out at first, Royal Palm Beach cleared the dugout in celebration.

“It feels amazing. Third time’s a charm,” Royal Palm Beach head coach Dave Hir said. “I kept telling

the girls we’re going to get another opportunity, and that’s the one that one that really matters, the district championship on their field.”

Both teams advanced to the regional playoffs and could face each other again in the regional semifinal.

“That’s our goal. Let’s go to where we have to go,” Wellington head coach Mark Boretti said. “We have to put the ball in play, and when we have runners in position, we can’t go strike two, strike three.”

Royal Palm Beach hosted George Jenkins High School and Wellington traveled to Bartow High School to open regionals, but results were not available by press time.

real. I liked being part of the group, meeting people from other centers and learning about their experiences and perspectives. Collaborating with them was fun. I enjoyed learning different techniques.”

She particularly enjoyed the riding test. “By understanding what I can do, knowing my weaknesses and strengths, I can better understand how to relate to and teach others,” Rachel said. “It’s really useful to recognize which areas need improvement and knowing which tools to use and how to use them. One of the key points is that you’re always learning, always evolving professionally, pushing the boundaries to

better yourself so as to better serve your clients.”

Both Rachel and Susan encourage anyone who’s interested in getting involved to come out and volunteer.

“You don’t need any horse experience,” Susan said. “I love the diversity of ages — people from 13 to 70. It’s not unusual to see them sitting together on the patio, teenagers helping older folks figure out how to use their phones, and older folks telling stories of what the world was like when they were young. Volunteering here, you gain more than you give.”

Vinceremos has been serving people of all ages with physical,

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cognitive and emotional disabilities in Palm Beach County since 1982.

It offers equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding and carriage driving, hippotherapy and equine-assisted learning. The nonprofit serves about 120 clients weekly. For more information about Vinceremos, call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos.org.

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Saturday, May 6 • The Wellington Wild Fastpitch Association’s 19th annual Walk on the Wild Side Tournament will be held at Tiger Shark Cove Park on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, with about 70 teams entered to compete over the weekend.

Call Angela Lacy at (561) 239-0623 or e-mail afranklinlacy@aol.com for more info.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk and drive in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, May 6 from 7 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 9639906 for more info.

• A fundraising golf tournament to benefit Danny Ponce will be held Saturday, May 6 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at the Winston Trails Golf Club in Lake Worth. Proceeds will benefit the Ponce family to aid with Danny’s recovery and continued medical treatment. For more info., call Diana Ponce at (561) 685-9867.

• Palm Beach Atlantic University will hold its 2017 commencement ceremony at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.pba. edu.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & Crafts for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m., and Anime Club at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• CAFCI will hold its Student Assistance Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the original Wellington Mall. Funding for the awards is raised by generous donations from CAFCI members, community partners/stakeholders and from proceeds generated from CAFCI’s Annual Friendship Ball. For more info., visit www. cafcipbc.org.

• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will present American Tapestry on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit www. yspb.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Led Zeppelin tribute concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday May 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, May 7 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in Frenchman’s Forest in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday, May 7 from 8 to 10 a.m.

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• The Women of the Western Communities will host its Diamonds are Forever Spring Brunch,

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Fashion Show & Auction, featuring the fashions of Dress Barn and Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon with special guest emcees Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 on Sunday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington).

Tickets are $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Monday, May 1. For more information, or to order tickets, contact Terri Wescott at tmwescott@yahoo.com or Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair. armand1@gmail.com.

Monday, May 8 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Mondays, May 8 and May 22 at 9:30 a.m. Join in an informal discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a May Flower Craft Series for ages 18 and up Monday, May 8 through Thursday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Each class will focus on a different medium to create flowers, which will be used to adorn a bonnet. Then, wear the festive bonnets at an adult tea party, presenting the elements of a formal tea. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required.

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

Tuesday, May 9 • Kravis on Broadway will present The Sound Of Music from Tuesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 14 in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Wellington will hold a Walk and Talk in the Goldenrod Community on Tuesday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. For info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, May 9 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting.

If you know how to crochet already, bring your projects to work on. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Materials will not be provided. Participants must be able to work independently. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, May 9 and May 16 at 5 p.m. Want to learn crochet fundamentals? Meet new people, and share your ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 and

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up on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime, play games and eat snacks while you talk with friends about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, May 10 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legal Resources with government research services librarian Jayme Bosio on Wednesday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Review both print and online resources that will help with legal research needs. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “It’s Mother’s Day!” for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Create a fun card for the special lady in your life. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Join in a jam session with favorites and lots of instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon or just a regular card game. Play against others, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, May 10 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 following. The May program topic is “How to Navigate Community Connections” with speaker Lois Margolin. For more info., call Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Show off everything you know about movies, shows and more. Test your knowledge and your teamwork as you battle to be the best. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, May 11 • County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and other elected officials will host the Fantastic Food Giveaway on Thursday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hands Park (500 NW Fifth Street, Belle Glade). Families will receive a carton of food at no charge, while supplies last. Registration is not required. The event is sponsored by Farm Share. For more info., contact Kelley Burke at kburke@pbcgov.org or (561) 355-2206.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Thursday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Choose to create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

The Town-Crier • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Moms Are Marvelous!” for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, May 11 at 3 p.m. Bring that special lady in your life to cuddle up for a story, dance together and make an art project. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, May 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free 1980s tribute band concert at 6:30 p.m. For info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• Clematis by Night will present Cover Up, a rock concert with modern heavy riffs, blissful solos and down-tempo soulful ballads on Thursday, May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit www.wpb.org/ events for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold a Mother’s Day Tea Cup Bouquet Craft for adults on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Make a beautiful Mother’s Day gift. Bring in your own tea cup or one will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Friday, May 12 • Actors’ Workshop & Repertory Company (1009 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach) will present a return engagement of the play Miss Margarida’s Way by Roberto Athayde on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

Visit www.actorsrep.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Musical Melodies with Mr. Alex for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Play with puppets, make beautiful music, and wiggle with scarves and ribbons. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Royal Palm Beach will hold a Mother’s Day Senior Party at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Friday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its After-School Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, May 12 at 3 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Time for Ozobots!” for ages 8 and up on Friday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Explore the imaginative side of robotics while learning about logic and computer coding. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Western Pines Middle School (5949 140th Avenue North) will hold its annual Fine Arts Festival on Friday, May 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Students will use this evening to showcase their talents and display some of their projects from the year.

For more info., call (561) 792-2500.

• Franklin Academy will present The Adventures of Tom Sawyer on Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Kravis Center’s Helen K. Persson Hall. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.

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PA R T- T I M E C L A S S R O O M T E A C H ER — 3-5 year olds. CDA/40 hours - 6 hours per week - $13 per hour. Call 561856-5202. Royal Palm Beach Location.

CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860 SECRETARY FOR SMALL ACCOUNTING OFFICE — heavy phones, client contact, filing, preparing documents. Must know Word. Excel a plus. Please fax resume to: (561)333-2680.

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.

H A I R S T Y L I S T WA N T E D F O R B U S Y K I D S S A L O N I N W E L L I N G TO N — Part-Time Hours, paid training. Competitive hourly pay. Valid FL Cosmetology license required. Call 561-795-7647.

PERSONAL TRAINER PT OR FT — HealthSource Educates and adjusts patients toward optimal health through Chiropractic, Progressive Rehab, Massage, and Wellness. Join us in our mission. Now Hiring self-motivated, take charge person. Assist patients with exercises, stretches, and attend marketing events. If this sounds like a a perfect fit for you, email a short paragraph explaining why to: rpbchiro@outlook.com

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REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HOMES FOR SALE - WELLINGTON

HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE —Home Health Aide Available — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, 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.

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

ROOFING

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

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

FOR SALE

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

LOTS FOR SALE - ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE LOTS — Beautiful lot on paved road close to Seminole Pratt. Financing available - Full acre asking $79,000. Call Ken Marshall, Broker - PartnershipRealty, 561-371-4693.

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

DEPENDABLE WOMAN — Available May 15 as Part-Time Companion and light housework. 9 years at Devonshire Retirement Community as Private Aide. 561-398-3358.

SHERBROOKE ESTATES — 2.4 Acres Cleared, Equestrian close to Wellington.

Barns, guest house, etc. permitted. $379,000.

Call Ken Marshall, Broker - PartnershipRealty, 561-371-4693.

HOME / LAND - OUT OF AREA INVESTMENT HOME IN NC NEAR TIEC — For sale by owner with Vacation Rental Income 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,500 sq. ft. on Private 1 +Acre Wooded Lot at Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club. 5 miles from Tryon Int'l Equestrian Center. See online at v r b o . c o m / 6 9 2 4 7 4 . C a l l / Te x t 828-429-5915 Price $289,000.

HOME FOR SALE - LAKE WORTH 5/3/3 Immaculate One Story Home.

Enjoy the Screened Salt Pool surrounded by .35 Tropical acres with lots of privacy.

8 ft. Garage Doors can fit Commercial Van Low HOA & Taxes offered at $575,000 561-703-5648 Laure Hristov Bowen Realty

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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

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. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

LIGHTING THOMAS McDEVITT ELECTRIC INC.— Commercial /Residential. We install our own products. Light bulbs • Lighting Fixtures • Specialty 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 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

PEST CONTROL DELUXE LAWN AND PEST MANAGEMENT Lawn Pests, Weeds, Rodents and Interior Pests. Since 1991. Good Communicators. Call (561)795­-7045

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING? — Are you hurricane ready? Call us for all your roofing needs! Lic. #057261 Licensed & Insured. JOE WARD ENTERPRISES INC. 561-714-8919 B R O O K E R R O O F I N G — 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.

SA0031137 SR0111696. 561-689-1555 +

SECURITY

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

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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.

Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience.

No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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