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Page 23 Indian Trail Closes In On $14 Million R3 Road Bond Approval

The long-planned $14 million R3 road program is one step away from final implementation after the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 27 told staff to move forward with seeking a bond underwriter for the project. Page 4

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals Celebrates One Year

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals Palm Beach County held a celebration to mark its first anniversary on Saturday, April 30, which was also World Veterinary Day. Page 16

Wellington Marks Earth Day And Arbor Day

The Village of Wellington held its Earth Day and Arbor Day Event on Saturday, April 23 at the Wellington Promenade. A pond cypress tree was planted to mark the occasion. Earth Day and Arbor Day proclamations were read by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Michael Napoleone. Page 18

On Wednesday, April 27, students from Wellington High School witnessed the unveiling of a bright yellow bench under the flagpole at the center of campus. Josh’s Benches for Awareness, a local nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention, is working to place benches at schools and parks bearing information to help anyone struggling internally. Shown above are (L-R) Patricia Cepeda-Russell, Josh’s Benches for Awareness founders Barry and Cindy Nadelbach, Principal Cara Hayden, Christine Ranieri and Allyson Joseph at the awareness bench.

SEE STORY & PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Fields To Be Resodded, But Turf Might Be The Future

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The north complex sports fields at Acreage Community Park will be resodded over the next two-andhalf months with an eye toward installing artificial turf in the future, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday, April 27.

The fields have been a source of concern for the district and the Acreage Athletic League (AAL) for some time, but problems recently have become acute, according to Parks, Facilities & Recreation Department Director Kenny Lawrence.

“Though it was not planned in the 2022 budget, the department recognizes the emergency at hand and feels that this is the best option to provide the community with im-

mediate relief,” Lawrence wrote in a report to the supervisors.

He called the current condition of the fields “a potential hazard.”

The cost of resodding is not expected to exceed $110,000 and is within the department’s 2022 budget, according to Lawrence.

The sod installation will start May 16 after the end of the flag football season and continue through the summer with the goal of having the fields ready for play

by Aug. 1. The entire north complex will be closed to the public during that time, aside from a few special exceptions for softball, ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson said.

However, the district and the AAL appear to see the sod installation as a stop-gap measure to allow time to study the various artificial

turfs available. “What with the planning and permitting, choosing the type of turf that will work best for our needs and installation, there just wasn’t enough time [to do it this summer],” Hanson said.

A public workshop set for earlier in April to discuss issues at the fields and artificial turf installation was abruptly canceled, much to the consternation of ITID Vice President Betty Argue.

“The whole turf thing is a big issue… I’m not happy the workshop meeting was canceled,” she said, urging staff to reschedule it. “I understand that when there are contentious issues, it’s tough.

But that’s what we’re elected for, to deal with these contentious issues.”

Daniel Duncan, the AAL’s diSee FIELDS, page 14

New Advisory Board Will Study Housing Issues In Wellington

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By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington is currently seeking applicants for its new Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. This new, allvolunteer board will oversee the spending of a limited amount of state money, while also studying ways in which the village can help Wellington remain an affordable place to live.

Appointments to Wellington’s volunteer boards and committees are usually made in May following a municipal election. At its Tuesday, April 26 meeting, the Wellington Village Council agreed to postpone this year’s appointments to the Tuesday, June 14 meeting.

Most boards are set up with each council member having a seat or seats to fill with appointees of their choosing. This year’s appointments are likely to include mostly returning appointees, with a few new faces joining the volunteer ranks.

That is not the case with the

new Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell, the village’s point person overseeing the new committee, said that the panel will consist of as few as eight members to a maximum of 11 members, but they must meet specific criteria.

Per Florida Statutes, there must be representatives of at least six of the following areas: a banking or mortgage industry representative related to affordable housing, someone engaged in the labor of home building related to affordable housing, an advocate for low-income people related to affordable housing, a for-profit provider of affordable housing, a notfor-profit provider of affordable housing, a real estate professional with interest in affordable housing, a member of the local planning agency, a citizen who resides within Wellington, a representative of employers, a representative of essential services personnel and one elected member of the council.

However, as of the end of April, the village only had three applicants — a citizen volunteer, a representative of an affordable housing nonprofit and a real estate agent. That would become five once the council appoints one of its own members to the board and the village chooses a member of its local planning agency, in Wellington’s case, the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board.

While most Wellington boards require all members to be residents of Wellington, that is not the case here. While being a Wellington resident is preferred, O’Dell said, it is more important to have the diversity of viewpoints called for in the statutes.

Notices about the new committee went out April 1, and people can still apply until at least the middle of May, O’Dell said.

While some Wellington committees meet every month and have to deal with a variety of issues, the Affordable Housing See HOUSING, page 14

Lox Council OKs Changing Bank To Auto Parts Store

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a change Tuesday, May 3 that will allow an AutoZone auto parts store to replace a planned Chase Bank in the Groves Town Center parcel at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road.

Also at the meeting, the council got an update from the developer of the overall Groves Town Center project and agreed to take over construction of a long-delayed canal crossing designed to provide equestrian trail access.

The 8-acre Pod A of Groves Town Center previously got site plan approval for a Wawa gas station and convenience store, an Aldi grocery store and a Chase Bank branch. The Aldi is the only part that has already been completed.

“Due to COVID-19, Chase Bank has decided to pull back its development efforts, so my client lost Chase as a developer there,” said Matt Scott, zoning attorney

for the applicant. “They looked around for another developer who would like to be there, and that is why we are here tonight.”

The request replaces a 3,470-square-foot bank with a 7,381-square-foot AutoZone store.

It would be in the middle of the Wawa at the corner and the existing Aldi store. The AutoZone is designed as a rectangle, with the short end facing Southern Blvd., and the bulk of the store running north-south. It has been designed to meet the town’s Rural Vista guidelines.

“We are here for a permitted use,” Scott noted. “AutoZone is specifically a use that your code says is allowed here.”

While the request increases the square footage assigned to Pod A, it will not exceed the agreed floor-to-area (FAR) ratio, or the overall square footage of the larger project.

Scott noted that while AutoZone does sell auto parts, they do not do See AUTOZONE, page 4

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DINNER DANCE

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club’s 34th annual Wellington Dinner Dance raised a record-breaking $400,000, including silent and live auctions that raised an astounding $191,176. Guests gathered on Friday, April 22 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club for a circus-themed event and to honor the legacy of the late Neil Hirsch. Shown above, Louis Eisenberg presents Julie and John Kime with a Lifetime Achievement Award. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Council Hears Concerns Following Deadly Accident

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, April 21 began with a moment of silence for the lives of two high school students lost in a deadly accident at a bus stop on Crestwood Blvd. and Cypress Lake Drive on March 22. Two others were severely injured in the accident, which happened when a driver lost control of his vehicle and plowed into the bus stop.

The meeting itself was dominated by the plight of concerned citizens requesting the installation of a traffic light at the intersection.

Resident Linda Moreno ad-

dressed the council regarding an online petition bearing more than 1,000 signatures at the time of the meeting. She said that there had been 13 accidents near that location in 2021 and three so far in 2022.

“On March 22, our community experienced the most tragic accident to date. We have a community in mourning,” said Moreno, who expressed frustration at the growth of traffic on Crestwood Blvd. “Our community demands something be done. My whole life, I’ve been a humanitarian, and with all due respect, I’m going to appeal to you. I’m here to appeal to install See RPB COUNCIL, page 14

Western Pines Welcomes Philip Preddy As Principal

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report It has only been two weeks since Philip Preddy returned to The Acreage to serve as principal at Western Pines Middle School, but he already feels at home, walking the hallways and seeing familiar faces.

“I almost feel like I’m a movie star, walking down the hall with all the kids I know,” said Preddy, who previously served 10 years as assistant principal at nearby Golden Grove Elementary School.

“It’s such a great feeling to already have so many connections with so many students and their families.”

Preddy has received an outpouring of messages, either through

social media or e-mail, welcoming him back to the community after his two years as principal at Lake Park Elementary School.

The School District of Palm Beach County announced that Preddy was named principal at Western Pines on Wednesday, April 20.

Before his time at Lake Park, Preddy spent a decade as assistant principal at Golden Grove, from 2010 to 2020. Previously, Preddy spent six years at Grassy Waters Elementary School as a fourthgrade teacher and the afterschool director.

“I chose to go to a middle school because middle schools are some of the most transitional times in

a child’s life, and if I can make a difference in middle school and set them up for success in high school, then they’re set up for success even further on,” Preddy said.

“To take it to the next level, at the middle school level, is my honor to be able to be here for these kids at such a transformational time in their lives.”

When Preddy left Golden Grove, students waved and gave him highfives. Now, when they saw him again at Western Pines, those highfives and hellos returned.

In Preddy’s e-mail signature, he has a quote from motivational speaker Josh Shipp: “Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story.”

That idea is one of his guiding principles.

“If a student or a child is not connected to at least one or two adults as they grow, then their chances of a productive adolescence are much lower,” Preddy said. “Meaning, they have to have that connection with somebody to motivate them, to cheerlead for them, to advocate for them.”

Preddy explained that it’s not the same for students who do have that connection versus those who don’t — and not all students have that connection to an adult who can guide them.

“It’s not to replace the parent, it’s to be in addition to the parent, See PREDDY, page 7

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RPBHS Prepares To Celebrate The Graduating Class Of 2022

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School’s graduating Class of 2022 will conclude their time as Wildcats at an in-person ceremony on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

It will be the first regular graduation ceremony for RBPHS students since before the pandemic. Unlike the previous few years, the school’s band and chorus will be able to perform in the same space as their classmates, and parents will be able to watch the action live.

This will also be Principal Michelle Fleming’s first time overseeing the commencement exercises. She took over for longtime Principal Dr. Jesús Armas in November.

“I’m very excited to see this class have an in-person ceremony, and it’s just phenomenal,” said Fleming, who will give her first actual graduation address. “I was

Principal Michelle Fleming with Valedictorian Ana Ojeda and Salutatorian Carlos Chirino holding the shirts she made up for them.

an assistant principal for nine years and actively participated in the graduation ceremonies, including reading all the names. It’s the 25th anniversary of our school — the silver jubilee — and one of our school colors is silver. So, I’m going in the direction of things that were happening 25 years ago compared to now and the resiliency of these kids, going through the pandemic and persevering.”

Fleming is particularly moved by the students’ ability to come out of lockdown and work through hybrid and online classes, constantly pivoting while moving forward in their studies. “Their ability to turn on a dime is great,” she said. “We are still going to maintain very high levels of graduation rates, even through the pandemic. That is awesome.”

Fleming is grateful for the support the RPBHS community has shown her as she stepped into her new role.

“The students and staff have been outstanding in welcoming me as a new leader with open arms. That has afforded me the opportunity to really hit the ground running and get to business as far as academics and make sure that we are maintaining high-quality instruction. The seniors have been an integral part of that,” she said.

Fleming wanted to show the students how much they are valued. This year, she started a new tradition by honoring the valedictorian and salutatorian with special shirts.

“You know what, it’s a big deal to be number one and number two in your class of 570 students. I wanted to do something to make it special and show that academics are so important,” she said. “I invited them in with the school counselors, and it was really a fun day to honor them. They were really surprised.”

The school provided seven tickets to each graduating senior, and with 4,000

tickets to attend the ceremony, a lottery is in place to distribute the remaining tickets. For anyone unable to attend the event in person, the school also plans to livestream the event so friends and family can celebrate — even from a distance.

Valedictorian Ana Ojeda — The top spot in the class of 2022 belongs to Ana Ojeda with her 5.49 weighted GPA with honors points. The future University of Florida student is an AICE graduate and working toward an International Baccalaureate diploma as well. She will address her fellow students in person at the graduation ceremony but has words of wisdom to share for all students.

“I would tell my class to celebrate themselves. There is a lot to be proud of right now, having overcome COVID-19 and all its challenges; it takes a lot of resilience,” Ojeda said. “I encourage everyone to take pride in their accomplishments and not look at materialistic things — or even grades — as proof of success.”

Ojeda has spent years working to support her community. As a National Honor Society member, she has organized blood drives and cleanups while also tutoring other students.

“I am the president of a club called My Fair Ladies. It’s a women empowerment club,” she explained. “We are an all-girls organization that focuses on building a safe space for girls on campus. We have a mentorship program where we match upperclassmen with underclassmen and allow girls to know someone they can trust, get advice from and simply enjoy a long-term friendship. We also stay active in our community, specifically by donating to our local elementary schools and raising awareness for women’s rights.”

After taking time this summer to work and travel a bit, Ojeda will pursue a dual major at UF in nutritional science and

Valedictorian Ana Ojeda

Salutatorian Carlos Chirino

business administration. She then plans on continuing to medical school and specializing in dermatology.

“It’s exciting to be back in person,” Ojeda said. “I was a little nervous about COVID-19 with everyone gathering, but I am fully vaccinated and boosted, so I am feeling more excited than anything.”

Salutatorian Carlos Chirino — The salutatorian this year is Carlos Chirino, who is graduating with a weighted GPA of 5.4344. The senior class vice president and student council representative is also on the verge of completing his Eagle Scout rank.

“I am a scout and have been involved in an array of leadership roles, including crew president, chapter chief and vicelodge chief,” said Chirino, who explained that the latter includes mentoring other scouts and even organizing events across five countries. “Additionally, Best Bud-

dies is a club that has been extremely close to my heart that I joined in my freshman year. I’ve always loved opportunities to spread kindness, and Best Buddies allowed me to do so, as we formed connections with and supported those with intellectual and developmental disorders.”

Chirino takes his role in the community seriously by volunteering in service projects and school social events. At RPBHS, he was also involved in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and served as the club’s director of marketing for two years.

“I also served as president of my school’s National Honor Society chapter,” Chirino said. “I also more than doubled our members in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, allowing us to contribute much more to our community through our various committees. In Mu Alpha Theta, I See RPBHS GRAD, page 14

Indian Trail Closes In On $14 Million R3 Road Bond Approval

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The long-planned $14 million R3 road program is one step away from final implementation after the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 27 told staff to move forward with seeking a bond underwriter for the project.

Including underwriting and associated fees, the overall project is expected to cost approximately $15 million, ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson said. That means an assessment of some $50 to $60 per acre for the average ITID property owner, he said, although the exact numbers will not

be available until the underwriter is selected.

The 20-year bond will begin repayment in fiscal year 2023, which starts with the property tax bill on Oct. 1, 2022.

Activated ITID units in Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach and Santa Rosa Groves are not included in the bond issue. A final vote is scheduled for the Wednesday, May 18 board meeting.

The R3 road improvement plan, first approved in October 2019, has the goal of paving or placing millings on certain roads that the district has deemed to benefit all residents of The Acreage, with a specific focus of improving ac-

cess to schools, parks, impoundment areas, ITID facilities and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue facilities.

The project also will add or improve 75 or more speed tables throughout The Acreage in an effort to control “cut-through traffic speeding through,” and especially heavy construction traffic, Hanson said.

“Speeding already is a problem on many of these roads, especially the larger ones,” he said, noting that the speed limit on most is 25 to 40 miles per hour.

As expansion of roads under county control continues, district officials are concerned about

people getting frustrated and using ITID roads to try to get around it.

“We want to make sure the roads in the district stay safe for our residents — for people walking or riding their bikes or their horses, and just for people pulling out of their own driveways,” he said.

In other business, the supervisors heard a presentation from the South Florida Water Management District’s Jennifer Reynolds, director of the Ecosystem Restoration and Capital Projects Division.

Improvements to the half-finished levee that separates the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area from The Acreage is “at the top of the list of things we are

working diligently to make happen,” she told the board.

The levee was breached in 2012 after Tropical Storm Isaac dumped about 19 inches of rain over the community, creating street flooding and pushing water into some homes. In 2015, the western half of the levee was completed at a cost of approximately $4 million with the understanding that another $4 million from the state would follow in the next fiscal year. That never happened.

The money needed to complete the levee and improve the M-O Canal outfall, which allows ITID to move water during a storm event, was once again not funded

during the recent session of the Florida Legislature.

“We’re just doing what we can to keep the ball rolling,” Hanson said.

During the meeting, ITID Vice President Betty Argue noted that most ITID residents are on well water and septic systems and sought assurance that the community’s rights to water usage at current levels would not be affected by SFWMD projects or increasing growth along the coast.

The SFWMD “has a water supply planning department that looks out 20 years,” Reynolds told the supervisors, adding that it will See ITID MEETING, page 14

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Wellington Approves Code With Change To Window Sign Rules

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, April 26 gave final approval to changes to the village’s sign code. While the overall intent was to bring the sign code in line with recent court rulings, the council also made additional changes, most notably to commercial window signs.

“The overall intent is to regulate location, size and number, but not infringe on constitutional rights,” Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said.

The first reading of the ordinance was held on April 12, and the council requested changes to how the sign code handles window signs.

“At first reading, there was a discussion about the window sign language,” Stillings said. “The language at first reading allowed for 50 percent of the window to be covered. The change in language would limit it to 50 percent of each window panel, not including any of the framing, and then only 25 percent of the overall window area.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig, who did not support the change regarding window signs, asked what would happen to existing signs that don’t meet the new criteria. Stillings said that they would become legal nonconforming signs, and the businesses would be able to keep their existing signs.

New window signs not meeting the new rules would need to get permission in advance.

“Businesses can apply for a technical deviation, but they would need to show the Architectural Review Board some compelling reason to allow it,” Stillings said.

“We have also introduced an appeal to the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board from the ARB, whereas now, it goes from the ARB to the courts.”

Gerwig did not feel the change regarding window signs was necessary.

“I don’t support this change.

I believe that 50 percent of the window façade allows a business to have some individual creativity with the type of signage they are going to do,” she said. “I do not believe our businesses abuse this.

I have not heard a single complaint from residents on this issue.”

Councilman John McGovern disagreed. “I appreciate you doing this, and it was at my request. I think it is particularly helpful,” he said.

McGovern noted that Wellington expressly forbids murals, but the current code allows businesses “to cover all the windows because you have glass.”

“I’m perfectly fine with 50 percent of any window, but when we start combining windows and calling them one window, that is what brought this into question,” he said. “I think we have always been well-served as a community to keep signs and signage to a minimum.”

Gerwig said that the change to window signs does not fit with the goal of the sign code changes to make the code constitutional and content neutral, but McGovern pointed out that there are several changes to the sign code being made that are not specifically about the recent court rulings.

“I think this is a good change that further clarifies things as we

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, April 26 recognized the Polo Park Middle School robotics teams for their 2022 First Lego League regional championship wins.

have gone further and further with the amount of glass frontage that retail stores can have, in addition to all the other signage that businesses can have,” McGovern said.

There are a number of window signs in the village that are out of compliance of the old 50 percent rule due to the village not actively enforcing window sign coverings previously.

“The fact that we traditionally have not been policing this very well is not an excuse to not do anything. When we recognize that there is an issue, we should address it,” Vice Mayor Michael Drahos said. “We need to do something to protect the aesthetic appeal of Wellington, and we are not prohibiting a future business owner from seeking recourse if they disagree with our ordinance.”

McGovern pointed out that adding an appeal from the ARB to the PZAB is an improvement that allows businesses another opportunity to make their case.

A change was also suggested regarding election signs, allowing more time for them before the election date, but that was not changed, and remains at 30 days.

Updated standards for temporary signs were included.

“I will not be supporting this because I think it is an undue disadvantage to a new business that comes in,” Gerwig said before the vote.

The second and final reading of the sign code changes passed 4-1 with Gerwig dissenting.

In other business, the council gave the final go-ahead for two election-related ballot questions that will go before Wellington voters on the Aug. 23 primary ballot.

The first of two ballot questions would clarify the village’s definition of term limits to specify that while a sitting council member can be elected mayor, a mayor cannot be elected to a council seat without first taking at least one year off the dais.

The Wellington Village Council participated in Cub Scout Pack 125’s annual Pinewood Derby trophy presentation on April 26.

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While Wellington’s charter sets a term limit of two four-year terms for the mayor and council members, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen has interpreted the charter wording to mean that a council member can serve all or part of two terms, and then serve two terms as mayor, and then immediately run again for a council seat.

Gerwig has been critical of this ballot question, calling it “the Anne Gerwig referendum,” since it would address her upcoming mayoral term limit in 2024. Other council members insisted that it was not specific to her, but it would

clarify and uphold the spirit of the village’s term limit rules. This ballot question was approved 4-1 with Gerwig dissenting.

The second question would allow the village to designate the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board to serve as the Wellington Canvassing Board after municipal elections. The ballot question does not require the use of the county’s canvassing board. The village could still designate its own canvassing board if it wishes to, with a decision to be made before each election. This ballot question was approved unanimously.

RPB Nursing Home Seeks Senior Housing OK And Starbucks Wants A New Location

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach’s Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday, April 26 and considered requests from the Royal Palm Beach Health & Rehabilitation Center to add additional senior housing options and Starbucks near Costco on Southern Blvd. to relocate to a vacant bank building.

Meeting as the Local Planning Agency, the commissioners heard the request from the Royal Palm Beach Health & Rehabilitation Center, previously known as Royal Manor Nursing Home, at 600 Business Parkway off State Road 7.

Redd & Associates, agent for the applicant, was requesting to add “senior housing facility” as a special exception use at the site, which is in the industrial general zoning district.

“Currently, the senior housing facility is located within the industrial general zoning district and is

AutoZone

Site Plan Change Approved

continued from page 1 major auto repairs on site. However, several council members were concerned that customers night do their repairs on site after purchasing items.

“AutoZone changing windshield wipers doesn’t concern me,” Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said. “What concerns me is the guy changing his starter in the parking lot or changing his oil in the parking lot. A lot of these parking lots turn into oily, dumpy-looking places. What is being done to keep that from happening?”

Scott said that the applicant would agree to a condition to not allow oil changing and major auto repairs on site, as well as posting signs to forbid it.

“It’s not an employee issue, it’s a customer issue,” he said. “I think the signage will work.”

considered a legal non-conforming use,” Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien explained. “The applicant would like to expand the existing senior housing facility, however, legal non-conformity cannot be expanded or enlarged under village code. Therefore, the applicant has applied for a text amendment in order to make the existing senior housing facility a special exception in order to allow the expansion to proceed.”

O’Brien said that village staff supported the request.

Without a presentation from the applicant, questions from the commissioners or public comment, Commissioner David Leland made a motion to approve the application, seconded by Vice Chair Philip Marquis. The motion passed 4-0 with support from Commission Chair Adam Miller and Commission Alternate Lauren McClellan. Commissioners June Perrin and Ray Nazareth, as well

as Commission Alternate Gerald Brown, were not present.

Meeting as the Planning & Zoning Commission, the board next considered two requests from the Starbucks at Southern Palm Crossing, which will be moving to a building just west of its current location, allowing for a larger space with a drive-through.

The first Starbucks item requested a parking variance that would impact the north and west sides of the building, and the second was for a site plan modification, as well as architectural approval, that would allow for the renovation of the vacant bank building.

The redevelopment application requested the ability to turn the current bank location into a standalone, 4,000-square-foot coffee shop with outdoor seating, a drivethrough, landscape improvements and parking adjustments. Village staff recommended approval, O’Brien said.

Miller asked Brian Seymour,

representing the applicant, IVT Southern Royal Palm Beach 1031 LLC, when the new Starbucks would be finished.

“We want to get moving as quickly as we can,” Seymour said, answering “yes,” to Miller’s follow-up question regarding whether the current Starbucks would remain open during the construction period.

Both Starbucks applications were approved unanimously.

Also at the meeting, the commissioners approved Storage Rentals of America’s request for a major site plan modification approval to update the landscaping and improve the exterior of the site, located at 330 Business Parkway.

“It’s mainly landscape improvements, removing all the old signage from the building, repainting those sign areas and fencing it,” said architect Steven E. Myott, agent for Storage Rentals of America. “We think

Mayor Robert Shorr felt that the large red AutoZone sign looks too big, although a sign variance was not on the night’s agenda.

“People are not driving down the road looking for an auto parts store. They already know where they are going,” he said. “I would like you to consider a different option before you come back with a sign variance.”

Scott said he would convey that concern to his client.

During public comment, resident Paul Coleman said via e-mail that there are already too many auto parts stores in the general area.

Resident Nina Corning opposed giving any additional square footage at the site.

“When we increase buildings, we increase impervious land. To keep the land as pervious as possible, you should not increase the building size,” she said. “You are going to have a lot of light shining through to the community. This should not even be happening, and it certainly shouldn’t be increasing.”

Councilwoman Marianne Miles made a motion to approve the site plan change, which passed 4-1 with Maniglia dissenting.

Also during the meeting, the council heard an update from Dan Zimmer representing Groves Town Center.

Zimmer noted that there has been progress on the delayed infrastructure permit, which has now been approved. H&J Construction will do the earth moving, while exotics have already been removed

by Ecotone Services.

Zimmer noted that there will be the need to temporarily close the equestrian trail that spans the property due to heavy trucks, and installation and movement of the landscaping. Part of the trail is likely to be closed for five months. After the work is done, the trail would be remediated and reopened, Zimmer said.

Council members asked if the closure could be sped up. They also stressed the need to make sure it is back open before the upcoming equestrian season begins on Nov. 1.

As the infrastructure work is done, much of the fill will be removed from the site. Council members asked if the fill could be donated to the town rather than hauled away. Public Works Director Larry Peters said that the town could use it. Zimmer said he would try to work that out with contractor H&J Construction.

Zimmer said that the recently approved permit will allow work to begin on the delayed projects in Pod B, just east of the existing Aldi store. That includes a dental office and a Culver’s Restaurant.

Miles noted that there is still a problem with barbed wire near part of the equestrian trail, which the council previously asked to be removed.

“When I saw this back on the agenda, that it has not yet been removed, I did not take kindly to it,” Miles said. “It is a safety issue.

Whatever it is, remove the barbed wire and don’t let it stay there for us to come back again, and it has not yet been removed.”

Zimmer promised to get the barbed wire removed. Posts will be

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the landscape and the fence will make a really great improvement to the area. It’ll look very nice, and the volume of traffic will go down, and it will be a quieter operation there.”

Finally, Papichulo Taco Bar Royal Palm, located on State Road 7, requested approval to install a 560-square-foot canvas canopy to cover the south side

of the building’s outdoor seating area. The canopy will be sunflower yellow in color. It was approved unanimously.

Before adjourning, the board needed to choose its chair and vice chair for the upcoming year.

Marquis made motions for Leland to become the chair and Perrin to become vice chair. Both motions passed unanimously.

left to be used for a future barrier material once it is chosen.

On a related item, the council agreed to take over construction of the delayed equestrian bridge project designed to open up access to the larger equestrian trail system. The developer still has several years to get that project done, but the town has wanted it completed sooner.

Peters was asked to get quotes to put in a culvert crossing, as opposed to a bridge, at C Road and Collecting Canal. That would get the job done quicker and for a lower cost.

Zimmer agreed to the change and will turn over $126,459 to the town to complete the project. The council unanimously agreed to take over that part of the project

from the developer.

In other business, the council discussed its recruitment process to replace Town Manager Jamie Titcomb, who plans to leave his post in June.

Asked by Town Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan if they would like to quickly promote from within or take a slightly longer route to seek applicants, the council agreed to seek applicants, but set a tight deadline of May 24 on applications.

The applicants will be discussed at the June 7 council meeting, and June 21 was set as a possible interview date for the candidates.

Since Titcomb’s last day is June 9, Assistant Village Manager Francine Ramaglia is likely to step in to serve as interim manager.

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A photo included with the March 11 article “Binks Forest Elementary School Students Perform The Lion King” did not correctly identify all the students in the photo. Student Eliza Lambert’s name was left out. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.

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DINNER DANCE RAISES $400,000 FOR THE NEIL S. HIRSCH FAMILY B&G CLUB

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington’s 34th annual Wellington Dinner Dance raised a record-breaking $400,000, including silent and live auctions that raised an astounding $191,176. Guests gathered on Friday, April 22 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club for a circus-themed event and to honor the legacy of the late Neil Hirsch. Proceeds from the event support critical programming for Boys & Girls Club members from the Wellington area.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Jaene Miranda with Nicole Miranda.

Boys & Girls Club members perform as part of the circus-themed evening.

State Rep. Matt and Alexis Willhite with John Darrah and Ray Mooney.

Councilman Michael and Cyndi Napoleone with Pam Tahan and Jeremy Ring.

Akai Jackson, Julie Khanna and Jay Zeager.

Christina Simon, Chris Ramos, Charlene Ramos, Luba McDonald and Luke Ramos.

John and Julie Kime, Dr. Ana Ferwerda and Eduardo Jusino.

Achala Tejpaul, Dr. Ranjita Sharma, Somali Membiragta and Vandana Asnani.

Dr. Jeffery and Charlene Bishop with Alexandra and Larry Smith.

Dan and Angie Payne with Elizabeth and Patrick McKamey.

Don Dufresne, Christine Shaw, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Chuck Gill, and Karen and Bobby Gerstl.

Andrea and Roger Plevin with Dr. Edward and Maria Becker.

Wellington Councilman Michael and Cyndi Napoleone, Wellington Councilman John and Michelle McGovern, Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Wellington Tennis Center Director Chuck Gill.

Nancy and Louis Gonzalez, Elissa Bruno, Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. John Bruno, Evalyn Bruno and Emanuel Bruno.

Julie Kime with Regis and Tom Wenham.

Pall and Deidre Kristinsson with Cathy and Myers Auto Group COO Matt Adkins.

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Unexpected Board Vote A Setback For Flat Roof Equestrian Project In Wellington’s Palm Beach Point Neighborhood

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The rules of Wellington’s Architectural Review Board, which requires a four-vote majority to approve projects regardless of how many board members are present, created a headache Wednesday, April 20 for the owners of a planned equestrian estate in Palm Beach Point that sought to use a design not approved by Wellington’s code.

Initially, the April 20 meeting had a fairly long agenda. However, five of the seven items requested postponements once it became clear that only four of the seven board members would be in attendance, and any approval would require a 4-0 vote.

“Attendance is extremely important for this board because of the four-person rule,” Senior Planner Kelly Ferraiolo explained.

“Because this board is structured that you need four votes for an item to pass, I gave all of the petitioners the option to move their items to either the next agenda or a future agenda.”

Only two items proceeded forward that night, including the 10.66-acre Marigold Farms LLC project at the corner of Palm Beach Point Blvd. and Sunset Lane.

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continued from page 1 and advocate for all the kids in my care,” he said.

Once a student even said to Preddy, “I told my friend, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be in the same place that I’m in now.”

In addition to providing a place where students feel nurtured and supported as they learn, Preddy is focused on increasing school safety, and excited to get back to

The petition requested permission for an alternative design plan for a flat roof on the primary residence, barn, covered arena and maintenance building. The land is currently vacant, and all the proposed buildings were similar in design.

The owners applied for building permits, which were denied due to the flat roof design. The village code requires that all residential roofs have at least a 3:12 (42 percent) pitch. Also, flat roofs can’t be visible from the street. Extra landscaping is on the property, which meets all setback requirements.

“The owner is requesting a flat roof with a minimum one-fourthinch pitch for a new contemporary architectural style of ‘tropical modern’ for all buildings,” Ferraiolo said.

However, Wellington’s land development regulations do not easily accommodate modern style trends. Previous versions of the LDRs allowed administrative approval of flat roofs, and several were granted. A 2019 change to the rules requires approval by the ARB. Village staff recommended approval to allow the flat roof, subject to conditions. Among them, a two-foot parapet will be needed to

screen the flat roofs from the street.

Jack Carruthers from Insite Design Group spoke on behalf of the applicant.

“Our design influences are MidCentury Modern,” he said. “We incorporate the use of warm natural materials, such as wood veneers, natural stones and earth-tone paint colors. The design is modern but intended to be very organic to fit within its environment.”

The firm has completed several other estates in Wellington with similar designs. According to Carruthers, this current project was approved by the Palm Beach Point Property Owners’ Association. He noted that the owners plan to use the home as their primary residence.

“We feel this is an important design that would accommodate the neighborhood well and would be timeless for Wellington and the equestrian world,” he said.

The presentation went smoothly with little comment from the board until it came time for a vote.

A motion was made by Board Member Ryan Mishkin, seconded by Board Member Luis Rodriguez, to approve the request.

Board Member Tom Wenham joined Mishkin and Rodriquez in support of the project, but Board

Member Dayna Bertola voted no.

Board members Stacy Somers, Miguel Alonso and Roger Grave de Peralta were absent.

Bertola had no comment as to why she voted no, saying only, “They had the opportunity to postpone it.”

The unexpected 3-1 vote sent the other board members and village staff scrambling. The applicant would need to wait a year to come back unless there were significant changes to the project.

Senior Planner Damian Newell noted that since the 3-1 vote was inconclusive, the board could vote to table the item to the May meeting. However, a vote to table the item was also 3-1 with Bertola dissenting, which again was inconclusive.

Staff present said that they would need to consult with the village’s legal staff to determine what happens next.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen told the Town-Crier after the meeting that the board neither approved nor denied the item.

“Having reviewed the video, it is my recommendation that the board reconsider the matter at the next meeting since it was not specifically denied,” Cohen said.

“Essentially, no action was taken.

school traditions and welcoming parents back on campus.

“Safety is my No. 1 priority, and I plan to continue the same high expectations for safety at Western Pines,” he said.

Preddy is excited to take the relationships he cultivated at Golden Grove, and help prepare the students, now at Western Pines, for their upcoming years at Seminole Ridge High School, where former Western Pines Principal Robert Hatcher is now serving as principal.

Hatcher spent 14 years at the helm of Western Pines — and he left behind big shoes to fill.

“I’m confident that I can continue some of the great things Mr. Hatcher has implemented

at Western Pines and take the school to a higher level — roar to new heights,” Preddy said, noting that he’s excited to further build up the school’s social media presence.

Offline, Preddy and his family are settling back into the area with ease. In the fall, Armelis Preddy, his wife of 13 years, will be teaching kindergarten at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School, and sons Zachary and Alexander are attending Royal Palm Beach Elementary School. Next school year, Zachary will attend Western Pines, and the year after, Alexander will join him.

Meanwhile, it’s a busy time of year at Western Pines as the school year begins to wind down. On

Thursday, May 12, there will be the Academy Open House for students attending academies at Western Pines next year. Also on May 12 is a band concert at 6:30 p.m. for students, families and friends.

Award nights will follow on May 17 (sixth grade), May 18 (seventh grade) and May 19 (eighth grade), and the eighth-grade dance will be on May 20.

Over the summer, Preddy suggests students pay attention to their summer reading assignments and the school’s other summer readiness expectations, so they’re prepared to kick off in the fall.

“I’m really excited to be back in the community, and to lead the faculty, staff and students at Western Pines,” he said.

Tickets On Sale For ‘The Addams Family’ At Wellington Amphitheater May 21-22

Theatre Arts Productions (TAP), a nonprofit theater company, is preparing for another musical.

This time, they are trying something different, partnering with the Village of Wellington and presenting three performances of The Addams Family at the Wellington Amphitheater.

The Addams Family, directed

by Jaycie Cohen, is a ghoulish musical romp through the life of an eccentric, wealthy, aristocratic, macabre, fun-loving family. The complete opposite of the 20th century model family, they remain un-

fazed that people find them bizarre and somewhat frightening. Watch the histrionics as Wednesday brings her “normal” boyfriend’s family home for dinner.

There will be two shows on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and a single performance on Sunday, May 22 at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now online through Eventbrite, through www.tapstars. org or at the show.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the show. Student tickets are $10, and children under 5 are admitted free.

Cast members from the western communities include Sydney Bator, Brie Farrell, Macie Dietz, Rebbeca Kane, Grace Cavin, Stella Tagleiri, Alana Bernstein, Julianna Farrell, Carianne Tummino, Kyli Mitten, Seth Suchy, Alana Bernstein and Jade Keskinen. Musical Director Scott Houchins also resides in the western communities.

Other cast members include Daryan Lyew-Ayer (Lake Worth), Ash Herrmann (Boca Raton), London Karvaski (Lake Worth), Dean Cane (Boca Raton), Carl

VanDyke (Boynton Beach) and Anthony Osorio (Lake Worth).

Choreographer Jesse Hoffman resides in Boca Raton.

This is TAP’s fifth musical theater presentation. The nonprofit also produces an annual night of short plays called TAPShorts featuring local playwrights, actors and directors. Information on TAPShorts is available at www. tapstars.org.

The group’s next production is Matilda, and auditions will begin after The Addams Family concludes.

Art Society Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Wellington Art Society will present art scholarships to two deserving young artists at the society’s meeting on Wednesday, May 11. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The meeting will conclude with the presentation of scholarships to two talented high school seniors. The public is invited to attend. COVID-19 pro-

RPB Cultural Diversity Day On May 14

CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will present Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 14 from 1 p.m. to sundown at Veterans Park, located at 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The day will include a diverse array of live cultural entertainment and much more. Bring your chairs and blankets for a fun-filled day. There will be food vendors, displays and raffles at this free, family-friendly event. For more information, call CAFCI Cultural Committee Chair Hildreth Stoddard-Brown at (561) 889-1143.

Scavenger Hunt In Lox Groves

A family-run Scavenger Hunt will take place in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves on Saturday, May 7 with proceeds benefiting the Loxahatchee Groves Scholarship Fund.

Climb aboard your golf cart, side-by-side or tractor and travel

tocols will be observed. For more information, contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@gmail.com.

The students who will be receiving scholarships this year are Ashley Forkey of Saint Andrew’s School and Sofia Vega of Boca Raton High School.

The scholarships will be presented by Wellington Art Society Scholarship Chair Liza Karsai.

Each student will have the opportunity to share insight about their work and plans for the future.

The Wellington Art Society has been supporting the advancement

of the arts in the Palm Beach County community since 1981 with the intent to encourage young artists to pursue careers in the fine arts, provide programming that expands art in public places, and make art accessible within the community.

The scholarship program was established in 2001 to provide scholarships to talented young artists for art-related college and university expenses and tuition costs.

Over the past 21 years, the Wellington Art Society has awarded

more than $100,000 in scholarships to some of the brightest and most creative students within the community. Past recipients have gone on to become educators, illustrators, authors, curators, artistic directors, professional artists and art advocates.

To support the scholarship program, the Wellington Art Society relies solely upon money raised from donations, membership dues, monthly raffles, artist exhibitions, annual art shows and commissions. To donate, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

One of the board members in attendance at the last meeting could move to reconsider it at the next meeting.”

The second item on the agenda was approved with all four votes of the attending board members. It was on the elevations and signage for the Lotis Wellington medical office buildings.

The medical office buildings will be in the commercial pod of the overall 64-acre project located on the west side of State Road 7 north of Wellington Regional Medical Center. The board has been approving architectural features for different portions of the project over the past several months.

The twin medical buildings are located near the planned parking garage approved by the board recently. They feature a modern design and are 34 feet tall with parapet towers at 40 feet.

The buildings are nearly identical and are designed to insure compatibility with the surrounding Lotis Wellington project. Most of the signs fell within the approved sign code, with one wall sign slightly over. Staff recommended approval of the request with 11 conditions.

Speaking for the developer were

Richard Kasser and James Gielda with the Lotis Group. Board members asked about the colors, which have slight variations from other approved building designs.

“We went with similar but complementary,” Gielda said. “I think it gives a little bit of a visual cue to these two medical office buildings.”

Bertola wasn’t sure about the wood used in the design. “When you have too many woods, it gets a little bit funky,” she said.

Rodriguez was fine with that part of the design. “I don’t think we want it to be completely monochromatic,” he said.

Bertola also wanted more specifics on the actual colors to be used. “I like the design, but I think the walnut seems a little orange,” she said.

The Lotis representatives said that the actual design would be darker than the available renderings.

Rodriguez made a motion to approve the exterior elevations and signage for the medical buildings, which carried 4-0.

Due to the many items moved to the next agenda, along with several items already scheduled, the ARB meeting set for Wednesday, May 18 is expected to run long.

‘MAMMA MIA!’ AT WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MAY 19-21

The Wellington High School theater program is performing the musical Mamma Mia! on Thursday, May 19; Friday, May 20; and Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. The whole cast has been working hard on this show since January and is very excited to put it on for an audience. Tickets can be purchased online at https://wtcwhs. booktix.com/pal/6/92517f00656e56c6 or at the door.

Wellington Rotary Car Show Planned For Sunday, June 5

The Rotary Club of Wellington will host its first charity car show on Sunday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wellington’s Village Park and Peaceful Waters Sanctuary at 11700 Pierson Road.

The Wellington Family AutoFest will attract family and friends for a Sunday morning car show featuring all types of vehicles situated in a park setting.

All types of vehicles will be on display, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and golf cars. Family and group outings are encouraged, and food and beverages will be available.

Spectators are free, and nearby activities include all the park amenities, including the nature

preserve, trails and more.

Show vehicles are $20 per vehicle for the judged competition and $10 per vehicle for general show vehicles. For non-show vehicles, the premium parking area for family and group outings costs $10 per vehicle. All profits go to charity, including backpacks and school supplies for more than 600 children. Double spaces are available for early birds with paid admission.

Free parking is available for spectators. Sponsorships are also available, as is vendor and exhibition space.

Learn more about this upcoming event at www.facebook.com/ familyautofest.

lage’s procurement process in a fair and equitable manner,” Village Manager Jim Barnes said. “We will continue to ensure that Wellington taxpayers receive the best value on every purchase and that all expenditures are conducted in a manner that preserves the public trust.”

Wellington’s Procurement Team will receive the award during the FAPPO annual conference at the Rosen Centre in Orlando on May 24.

The Award of Excellence in Public Procurement was established to recognize organizational excellence in procurement. It recognizes agencies that meet or exceed benchmarks and best practices in the procurement profession and is achieved by those organizations that obtain a high score on a rating of standardized criteria.

Florida’s Turnpike exit ramp to Lake Worth Road (Exit 93) will remain partially closed until fall 2022 to allow crews to complete construction activities.

The Park & Ride Lot will remain open with limited capacity. Access to the lot from the northbound Florida’s Turnpike exit ramp to Lake Worth Road will be closed. Motorists can access the lot directly from Lake Worth Road.

As an alternate, motorists can use the Palm Beach Gardens Park & Ride Lot, located at the Florida’s Turnpike ramp at PGA Blvd.

Construction will take place during both daytime and nighttime hours. Work in this area includes plaza demolition, ramp reconstruction and parking lot repaving.

This work is part of the AllElectronic Tolling (AET) Conversion Phase 8 Project along Florida’s Turnpike from the Lantana Toll Plaza to the Three Lakes Toll Plaza.

For more information, contact Community Outreach Specialist Fiorella Teodista at (954) 9341130 or fiorella.teodista@dot. state.fl.us.

NEWS BRIEFS the route to gather clues and find the treasure. The adventure starts with a light breakfast at Everglades Farm Equipment, then Go Natural Loxahatchee, the Forestry Station, British Feed, and finishes with lunch, the hunt and raffle prizes at A One Stop Garden Shop in the new covered pavilion.

Teams will get a clue at every stop for the final treasure hunt at A One Stop Garden Shop. Pre-registration gets your team breakfast, lunch and three free raffle tickets per person. The cost is $50 per team of one to four people. Raffle donations are from British Feed, Cargill, Greenacres Bowl and Van Dell Jewelers.

The day starts at 8:30 a.m. at Everglades Farm Equipment and finishes at noon at A One Stop Garden Shop. For pre-registration, questions and more information, call Laura Danowski at (561) 889-2344.

PBC Clerk’s Office Seeks Volunteers

The Palm Beach County Clerk

of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is once again opening its doors to community volunteers.

The office needs volunteers to help with greeting customers, assisting with administrative duties and other responsibilities.

Volunteers must apply and pass a background check before receiving a volunteer assignment with the clerk’s office.

“We know the important role that volunteers play in our community, and it’s our privilege to welcome them back to the clerk’s office,” Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo said. “April is Global Volunteer Month and is the perfect time to connect people with volunteer opportunities at our office.”

The clerk’s office officially relaunched its volunteer program on April 20, during National Volunteer Week and Global Volunteer Month. The minimum age for volunteers is 15 with notarized parental consent, and students can earn service hours for their volunteer work.

Prospective volunteers can learn more about the clerk’s volunteer

program by visiting the Volunteers page at www.mypalmbeachclerk. com.

Wellington Earns Award In Public Procurement

The Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO) recently awarded Wellington the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement for 2022. The village is one of only 19 agencies in the state to earn the prestigious award.

This award is earned by public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence. The Excellence in Public Procurement program recognizes procurement organizations that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-procurement. It encourages the development of excellence as well as continued organizational improvement to earn the award annually.

“Wellington is proud of its team of dedicated and hard-working procurement professionals who are committed to leading the vil-

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WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY VINO & VIDEOS AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

The Wellington Historical Society gathered for Vino & Videos on Wednesday, April 27 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The fun evening celebrated the release of the society’s first set of oral history interview videos, which included Kathy Foster, Jess Santamaria, and Tom and Regis Wenham. For more information, visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

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Maureen Gross, Sue Bierer and Carol Moroco Newmark.

Victoria Santamaria, Sherry Richardson, Jess Santamaria and Diane Rice.

Walker Allen, Scott Newmark, Brent Crowe and Alan Bagliore.

Carol Moroco Newmark, Laurie Cohen, Kimberly Still and Angie Francalancia.

Wellington Historical Society board members James Seder, Carol Moroco Newmark, Sue Bierer, Hope Barron, Maureen Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig with former mayors Gross, Angie Francalancia, Don Gross and Allyson Samiljan. Kathy Foster, Dr. Carmine Priore and Tom Wenham.

Maureen Gross and Hope Barron help themselves to Don Gross’s 50/50 winnings.

Regis Wenham, Lizz Smith, Tom Wenham and Mickey Smith.

Mayor Anne Gerwig, Sue Tobin and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY HOSTS ARTIST RECEPTION FOR LATEST EXHIBITS

The Wellington Art Society held an artist reception on Tuesday, April 26 for its latest exhibits at the Wellington Municipal Complex and the Wellington Community Center. Member artwork was on display and available for purchase. There were two People’s Choice Award winners named, “Easter Bonnet #2” at the Wellington Municipal Complex and “Escape” at the Wellington Community Center.

Learn more at www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Art Society President Laura Jaffe, Mayor Anne Gerwig with her gift “Good Morning” from Charles Moses and Leslie Pfeiffer.

Sheila Moses of Mosart Galleries with her jewelry.

Heather Bergstrom paints a sunflower “Peace” while raising money for Ukraine relief efforts.

Walter and Joan Imperatore admire “Escape” by Linda Zolet, which won a People’s Choice Award.

People’s Choice Award winner Audrey Freedman with “Easter Bonnet #2.”

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By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report During their lunch break on Wednesday, April 27, students from Wellington High School witnessed the unveiling of a bright yellow bench under the flagpole at the center of campus.

Josh’s Benches for Awareness, a local nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention, is working to place benches at schools and parks bearing information to help anyone struggling internally.

“We are nationwide since 2020 and have installed more than 80 benches now,” said Cindy Nadelbach, mother of Wellington resident Josh Nadelbach, the namesake for Josh’s Benches.

“Our organization started in 2018, and next month it will be four years since our son passed.”

The organization unveiled its first bench at Wellington’s Village Park in 2019, and this is the first

bench to be placed at a Palm Beach County School District campus.

Recently, permission was given to begin placing benches at bus stops around the county as well.

Principal Cara Hayden was happy to see the bench placed in a popular, shaded location in the middle of campus.

“Not only are we supporting suicide awareness and giving students assistance with mental health, but we are trying to practice what we preach,” Hayden said. “We are offering yoga and meditation every Wednesday at lunch until the end of the school year to help students de-stress.”

Future plans for the space also include a garden, and Hayden wants to see it become a hub for peace and wellness for both staff and students.

“There is a stigma around mental health awareness that we want to erase here on campus,” Hayden

said. “With this bench, we will now have a visual reminder that there is help available and people who are here to listen. The Wellington Wellness Center was established to assist students in crisis, and we are always looking for ways to reach out and provide assistance. Students will pass by this bench daily and be able to see the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline information. Students who are struggling or in crisis will have this phone number to call.

Here today, in front of Josh’s family, we are honored to accept this donation and present Wellington High School’s awareness bench.”

Nadelbach, with Josh’s father Barry at her side, addressed the students present after the bench was unveiled.

“I’m just going to talk as a mom who lost her son. They say 50 percent of the time they talk about it, and the other 50 percent

they don’t. Our son was the 50 percent who didn’t talk about it.

My son was 21,” she said. “There is always help out there. Speak to a friend, call this number, text them. It’s anonymous. Just know that you’re never alone. Each and every one of you have your whole lives ahead of you. Suicide should never be a part of any plan.

A plan is for the future, it’s not for the past. I wish you all the best of luck whether you are graduating, or you just started here. You have a lot to offer, and go with your dreams.”

For more information about Josh’s Benches, including locations of existing benches or to sponsor a future bench, visit https://joshsbenches.com.

If you or someone you know is in distress, the confidential National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is (800) 273-TALK (8255), and it is available 24 hours a day.

Principal Cara Hayden unveils the new bench with help from Patricia Cepeda-Russell and Christine Ranieri.

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Many WHS students gathered to witness the unveiling and dedication.

Students from the Black Leadership and Achievement Student Team (BLAST).

Cindy Nadelbach addresses the crowd of students.

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continued from page 1 Advisory Committee has a more limited scope and workload.

“At minimum, they have to meet once a year,” O’Dell said.

“It is a brand-new board, so my thought is there will be an initial meeting to give them direction and a second meeting as we move through this process to engage the residents in the grant funding we got from the state. A report needs to be put together at the last meeting. That report is due no later than Oct. 1, 2023. So, a minimum of at least two, possibly three meetings.”

Wellington is creating the board because it opted to accept a share of the state’s money earmarked

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continued from page 1 a traffic light on Crestwood Blvd. and Cypress Lake.”

Moreno added that large oak trees placed in the median as part of a beautification project years ago have now tripled in size and block the visibility of a sharp, curved road.

“I ask you tonight, what is a life worth? What are two lives worth?

What will you lose by putting this traffic light in? What will we gain — safety. Maximum control of the intersection. Protection for both vehicles and pedestrians,” she said.

Unfortunately, installing a traffic light is not as simple as it sounds. A formal traffic study has to be done, and the intersection must meet certain criteria laid out by the state.

“We have no authority to put a light there, or anywhere,” Mayor Fred Pinto explained. “[Palm Beach County] did conduct a traffic study for that intersection.

There are certain rules and regulations they have to follow to make the determination. That has been done officially, the report has been published and clearly stated that it did not meet the warrants. There is nothing we can do. This is not politics; this is following the law.”

Pinto also made it clear that an online petition was not something that the council could bring to the

toward affordable housing. Accepting the $414,125 required the creation of the board.

“The state statute says they are to review and foster Wellington’s affordable housing stock,” O’Dell said. “With the prices of everything going up, that is getting more difficult. We are just stepping into this goal.”

The limited amount of money does not allow Wellington to engage in any major construction projects. The state money will mostly be used to support existing residents. “Our plan that we sent to the state is to allocate 75 percent to homeowner rehabilitation with 20 percent to residents with special needs and a portion to try to help with emergency repairs,” O’Dell said.

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review the expenditures to provide oversight and include that in its report to the Florida Housing Finance Corpo-

ration. Beyond that, the board will also study the affordable housing issue in Wellington and look into ways the village can help. That will include community outreach and gathering feedback.

“We will work with them to develop these recommendations, which we would use to develop our affordable housing program,” O’Dell explained. “The purpose of the committee is to help us with our housing stock.”

This includes both owner-occupied units and rentals, and the prices for both have been going up rapidly over the past year.

“The primary goal of the committee is to preserve and foster Wellington’s affordable housing stock. We need to figure out what we have and start there,” O’Dell said.

According to the Florida Statutes, the committee will also be asked to recommend monetary and non-monetary incentives for

county for review. They would need a physical petition with the names and addresses of Royal Palm Beach residents. There is no minimum number of resident signatures required for the petition to be considered.

After a physical petition is brought to the council, Pinto said that the village would bring it to the attention of Palm Beach County. “I’m going to ask this council to formally transmit this petition to the county for official comment.

Now what does that mean? Well, there may be other options that the county can do to mitigate the traffic issues that you mentioned,” he said. “We will do what we can.”

Councilman Richard Valuntas followed up with his own experience trying to get a traffic light installed near his home off Southern Blvd.

“I see a lot of people, and I agree with you. One thing that jumps out to me — how about a right turn only? I live right off Southern Blvd. They expanded it, and now you can’t make that left… There could be other options,” he said.

“These two children that my son rode on the bus with, it’s terrible.

I’m speaking for myself, but if there is something we can do, I’m committed to doing it. I hope everyone gets this because there is nothing more important than the safety of our residents.”

In other business: • The process of splitting an approximately half-acre parcel of

publicly owned land at 6845 Camellia Park Drive moved forward, as the council agreed to negotiate sale agreements for the surplus land at the back of the Royal Plaza shopping center. It was split between Paint Lux Auto Body and Keiser University, two adjacent businesses that had initially bid on the entire parcel. The purchase price of $405,000 will be split between the two buyers. The item passed unanimously.

• After nearly two years of discussions, business owner Nelson Posada received final approval for a special exemption to open a birthing center at 1490 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The special exemption applies only to Posada’s business, and the permission does not carry over should a different company move into the space in the future. The measure passed unanimously.

• The council approved several committee appointments at the meeting. Adam Miller and Philip Marquis will remain on the Planning & Zoning Commission, and alternates Gerald Brown and Lauren McClellan were also retained. On the Recreation Advisory Board, Sandy Rubin will keep her seat, and Jordan Schiller was tapped for a vacant seat, with Alyssa Freeman serving as an alternate.

On the Education Advisory Board, Lisa Ryan retained her seat, and Jennifer Sullivan was appointed to a regular seat, with Nancy Pannea now serving as an alternate.

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Palm Beach County Library System Director Douglas Crane was recently elected to the position of vice president/president-elect of the Florida Library Association (FLA) by a vote of its general membership. Crane has been a member of FLA for more than a decade and has served as chair of both its Leadership Development and Advocacy committees.

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continued from page 1 rector of marketing, said that the league is simply happy to see the fields fixed. While he said players and coaches always prefer to play on natural grass, league leadership understands that the economics are pushing many entities to go with artificial turf.

Still, all turfs are not equal, and it’s important to choose the right one, he said.

In the report from Lawrence, he noted that the cost of installing an artificial surface would be approximately $1.36 million but would be made up in its 20-year life span and low annual maintenance costs of about $80,000, as opposed to the annual cost of maintaining a grass

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continued from page 3 worked as vice president to oversee the induction and recruitment of new members and helped coordinate service projects that promote gratitude and empathy.”

Chirino is also close to completing his International Baccalaureate diploma.

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field of approximately $161,000, and the need to completely resod every one to three years.

Some of the problems with the current fields are from natural causes. “One of the big things that started everything over at the park was the spread of weeds basically coming from the outside areas into the fields,” Lawrence told the supervisors in March.

Other factors could be wind, wildlife and people using the fields without authorization, or for purposes for which they are not intended, including an incident mentioned at the March meeting of an equestrian practicing barrel racing on the fields.

In other business related to the park, the supervisors approved the use of $3 million from Palm Beach County for the Phase 2 southern expansion of Acreage Community Park.

The total project is estimated to cost $2,995,549 and includes, but

is not limited to, the construction of the new multi-purpose field with artificial turf, a splash pad, a skate park, an equestrian drop-off, sidewalks and additional parking with lighting, according to the proposal from staff.

The county money originally was tagged for the construction of a 45,000-square-foot community center behind the park’s amphitheater.

Plans for the center were scaled back to 20,000 square feet, but the current era of increased cost of materials and construction put even the smaller project out of reach, so the funds are being repurposed, Argue said.

so much for my brother and I.” He offered a bit of guidance for his classmates, too.

“My biggest piece of advice for fellow graduates is not to stretch yourself out too thin. Put your mental health and enjoyment first.

Always make time to do the things that you enjoy most,” he said.

Chirino also plans to attend the University of Florida and to double major in psychology and biology as part of a pre-med program. He strives to become a pediatrician someday and is excited about his future campus life, including internships, student organizations and new experiences.

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Argue also pressed Reynolds about SFWMD projects and how they impact the area’s equestrians.

“This is very important to us,” she said. “We’re a dedicated equestrian community, and we have less and less places to ride.”

Reynolds said that horses can’t ride on levees, but other options may be available.

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ACCESS SPECIALTY ANIMAL HOSPITALS CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals Palm Beach County held a celebration to mark its first anniversary on Saturday, April 30, which was also World Veterinary Day. The event included tours of the state-of-the-art animal hospital that is open around the clock, along with a ribbon cutting, food, music, face painting, a bounce house, vendors and more. In its first year, ACCESS has seen more than 8,000 pets. ACCESS is located at 10465 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 774-8855 or visit www.accessvetsflorida.com.

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Hospital Liaison Kami Kreaps, co-founder Dr. Marcos Unis, Purchasing Manager Vanessa Barros, co-founder Dr. Lucia Alvarez, Technician Manager Joseph Hernandez and Department Lead Internal Medicine Miosotis Aguayo Ríos.

A look at the pre-op prep room during the hospital tour.

VIPs gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Raffle winners Tom K9 Resorts Assistant Manager Romah and Caren Griffin Charlotte Robinson and certificate with Hershey get their winner Jeremy Metternich with prize from Patricia Kozak. Dennys of the WRMF KVJ Show.

Stella & Chewy representative Sharon Ferraiuolo gave samples and coupons to Louise Connolly.

Keller Williams Wellington Will Host Annual ‘Red Day’ Blood Drive May 12

Keller Williams Wellington will hold its annual “Red Day” blood drive on Thursday, May 12, and the community is invited to participate by visiting the Keller Williams office at 1400 Corporate Center Way in Wellington between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Drinks and snacks will be available to those who donate.

Keller Williams Red Day is an annual tradition among the office’s 235 agents, as well as Keller Williams offices around the world. All of the offices shut down to give back to their communities by donating blood, platelets and plasma.

The company sets aside the second Thursday of May each year to host

this massive blood drive, in association with OneBlood, a nationwide blood drive organization.

OneBlood sends out huge red buses for each event to make sure it’s obvious where Red Day is taking place. Everyone is encouraged to donate, though you must be at least 16 to begin donating, or have a parent/guardian with you. The blood drive is open to anyone who fits those requirements, and the whole community of Wellington is encouraged to stop by.

There are different types of blood donations that OneBlood offers. The first are whole blood donations, the most common type, where blood is drawn for

use of every component in the blood. The second is double red cell donation, where only red blood cells are taken from the donator through a method called automation. During automation, the donated blood is placed into a centrifuge, a device to quickly spin and separate the blood into its individual components. The third kind is a platelet donation, which greatly benefits cancer patients going through chemotherapy. By using the extra blood platelets, which are specialized cells used to heal other blood cells, these patients are aided in their fight.

Finally, the fourth type of blood donation is a plasma donation.

This is used primarily to help those who are anemic or are having a hard time getting their blood to clot on its own.

Last year, Red Day helped save more than 111 lives with the blood that was donated. This year, event organizers hope to beat that figure by expanding awareness throughout the community of this worthy endeavor.

For more information, call Keller Williams Realty Wellington at (561) 472-1236 or visit www. kwwellington.com.

Read all about last year’s event at www.kwwellington.com/blog/ keller-williams-wellington-redday-2021.

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Pilot Closes Season On Top Winning U.S. Open Polo Championship The conclusion to the 2022 Gauntlet of Polo and U.S. Open Polo Championship featured La Elina and Pilot competing in the finale on U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday, April 24.

Continuing their exceptional play, Pilot captured their second consecutive title and captured the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship with an 11-6 triumph over La Elina.

Entering the final with the tournament’s best defense, Pilot’s organized strategy limited open runs to goal for La Elina while com-

mitting just three fouls, to leave the game in open play. Limiting La Elina to just five field goals on 29 percent shooting from the field, Pilot excelled in open play, led by Gauntlet scoring leader Facundo Pieres, who finished with eight goals in the victory, while also contributing two assists.

Behind a dominant 5-0 third chukker, Pilot built a significant seven-goal lead and relied on exceptional defense throughout the second half to complete an 11game unbeaten streak dating back to February, and finish the season at the top of the field of 20 teams

(L-R) Matias Torres Zavaleta, Facundo Obregon and Facundo Pieres compete for control. PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO

that competed in the U.S. Open Polo Championship.

Extending on his Gauntlet scoring lead in the opening chukker, Pieres stole the ball near midfield and completed the breakaway run to give Pilot a 1-0 lead just 45 seconds into play. Adding two more goals in the first chukker, Pieres pushed the Pilot attack forward while holding La Elina to just a single goal from Jared Zenni.

Withstanding the early pressure from Pilot, La Elina’s Facundo Obregon brought his team back within one in the second chukker.

After restoring their two-goal lead, Pilot exited the second chukker break with a relentless offense that broke the game open. Scoring five consecutive goals on perfect shooting from the field, three goals from Pieres along with one goal each for Mackenzie Weisz and Matias Torres Zavaleta, resulted in a 9-2 lead in favor of Pilot at halftime.

Facing a Pilot team that conceded just 6.8 goals per game in the tournament, La Elina faced a difficult task in mounting a comeback over the final three chukkers, but the team began the chukker with back-to-back goals from Zenni and Juan Martin Obregon. Pieres’ seventh goal of the game ended the short run for La Elina, leaving Pilot just two chukkers away from victory. Content to shoot at goal from distance and avoid a quick counterattack from La Elina, Pilot fired five shots at goal, but their

Pilot team members Curtis Pilot, Mackie Weisz, Matias Torres Zavaleta, and Facundo Pieres are joined on stage by USPA Chairman Stewart Armstrong. PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO only offense came on a Penalty Open Polo Championship winners His opening chukker mare Mega 2 conversion for Pieres. Unable for the second time, after capturing Espia was named BPP of the U.S. to reduce the six-goal deficit any the title in 2019.

Open Championship Final, while further, La Elina was running out Leading all players in scoring Open Maks was selected Best Polo of time with one chukker remain- for the Gauntlet with 112 goals, Argentino of the Final, along with ing. Shooting at goal during any Pieres was named Most Valuable the IPC Horse of the Year. Capturavailable opportunity, La Elina Player of the Gauntlet and the U.S. ing two final BPP awards, Pieres’ managed just one goal on six shots Open Polo Championship final. Open Candy Kiss was awarded in the final chukker, as Pilot effec- Utilizing exceptional horsepower BPP of the entire U.S. Open Polo tively contained their opponents in every game and every chukker, Championship, while Corcha took to capture the impressive 11-6 Pieres swept the season-ending home the honor of BPP of the victory and be crowned the U.S. Best Playing Pony (BPP) awards. Gauntlet of Polo.

EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOSTS GOLF TOURNEY AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County held its inaugural Fore Our Schools Golf Tournament, presented by Moss Construction, on Friday, April 29 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event raised $120,000 to support students and teachers across Palm Beach County. Learn more at www.educationfoundationpbc.org.

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Education Foundation Board Chair James Moore with Board Member Tanya Siskind.

Education Foundation President & CEO James Gavrilos.

James Gavrilos with first-place winners Dustin Ballard, Sean Denyse and George Missimer (Billy Marcozzi not shown).

Third-place winners Johnnie Lohrum, Blanca Padila, Judge Roach and Kevin McCall are honored.

Second-place winners Garrett Hall, Joe Housey, Peter Crocitto and Ben Cusac.

Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Board President & CEO James Gavrilos, Jordan Paul, Will West, Board Chair James Moore and Sam Pasley.

Event committee members Teresa Dobrowski, Judge Roach, Holly Duke, Juli Edwards, Jessica Wells, Angel Adams, Tanya Siskind and George Prueger.

Closest-to-the-Pin winners Judd Adams and Denise Santiago.

Longest Drive winners Kevin McCall and Trina Hayes.

Frankel Secures $525,000 For Career Programs At B&G Clubs

U.S. Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 21) visited Wellington on Wednesday, April 20 to announce that she had secured $525,000 through the federal appropriations process to expand the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Career Bound 3.0 Workforce Training Program.

The career readiness program will enable youth in high-need communities to rise up from generational poverty while growing the skilled labor force needed throughout Palm Beach County.

The funding is allocated for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach and Florence De George Boys & Girls Club of West Palm Beach.

“Technology is making dramatic changes to the way we live and work. The Boys & Girls Clubs of

Palm Beach County is making sure these children will be ready for that future workforce,” Frankel said at a check presentation ceremony at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. “We want to give our children the best opportunities possible, and I am proud of what the Boys & Girls Clubs do every day.”

Frankel then asked the club members attending the presentation, “Kids, are you ready for drones, 3-D printers and highend computers?” The children responded with an excited, “Yes!” The funding will cover the costs of equipment and training staff and will be aligned with high-growth jobs identified in Florida’s targeted industries. A STEM lab will include learning robotics, drone construction and flight design, and virtual reality. A technology center will teach club members how to code, and support their academic

and college readiness programs. A digital media studio and recording studio will teach multi-media production. The maker space program will include tools such as 3-D printers and laser cutters.

“Needless to say, we were very excited to hear from the representative when President Biden had signed off on the appropriations bill,” President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Jaene Miranda said. “This was our first time going through this experience, and it is my strong belief that community project funding allows our legislators, who truly understand the needs of their districts, to target funds for important projects that can solve policy problems and, in our case, prepare our future workforce and industry leaders.”

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County at www.bgcpbc.org.

U.S. Congresswoman Lois Frankel (center) visits the Wellington club with a big check.

PBSC Returns To Traditional Commencement Ceremonies May 12

State senators Tina Polsky (left) and Gayle Harrell (right) will be the keynote speakers at the morning and afternoon ceremonies, respectively, May 12.

Palm Beach State College will hold two commencement ceremonies at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Thursday, May 12 to celebrate its more than 2,000 expected spring graduates.

The first ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. for graduates of the associate in science, bachelor of applied science and bachelor of science degree programs and the certificate programs. A second ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. for associate in arts degree graduates. State Sen. Tina Polsky, who represents District 29, and State Sen. Gayle Harrell, who represents District 25, will be the keynote speakers at the morning and afternoon ceremonies, respectively.

This marks the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that PBSC has held traditional commencement ceremonies. The last time was fall 2019.

The college celebrated its spring 2020 graduates with a dedicated web site, and then it began holding Grad Walk in fall 2020 to give graduates an opportunity to celebrate in person.

“Commencement is a significant and meaningful moment for our students and their families and friends. We are happy that they will get the full graduation experience with the traditional pomp and circumstance celebration,’’ PBSC President Ava L. Parker said.

“We’re excited to be returning to a traditional ceremony,’’ added Dr. Stephen Joyner, associate vice

president of enrollment management and retention, whose office plans the ceremonies. “We look forward to seeing all of our graduates in their regalia and walking across the stage with their classmates, as well as their families and friends in the audience.”

Polsky, whose district encompasses parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties, and includes the cities of Boca Raton, Wellington, Highland Beach, Belle Glade, South Bay, Parkland, Coconut Creek and Coral Springs, was elected to the Florida Senate in 2020. Prior to that, she served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020, representing District 81.

Harrell, whose district includes Martin and St. Lucie counties, and

part of Palm Beach County, was elected to the Florida Senate in November 2018 after serving in the Florida House of Representatives.

For graduation details, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/graduation.

Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has been an integral player in the growth and prosperity of Palm Beach County.

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WELLINGTON MARKS EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY WITH A BIG CELEBRATION

The Village of Wellington held its Earth Day and Arbor Day Event on Saturday, April 23 at the Wellington Promenade. A pond cypress tree was planted to mark the occasion. Earth Day and Arbor Day proclamations were read by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Michael Napoleone. Two FLOWER (Fabulous Landscapes of Wellington Earning Recognition) awards were given out to Herb Vazquez and Matthew Pressly. Earlier in the day, Wellington participated in the Great American Cleanup at sites across the community.

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Councilman John McGovern, Smoky Bear, Forest Ranger Ed Aldrich, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Michael Napoleone with Luca.

Councilman Michael Napoleone reads the Arbor Day Proclamation.

Wellington Garden Club members at the Earth Day event.

Wellington Village Council members and Tree Board members plant a pond cypress tree with help from Village Arborist William Gurney.

Councilman John McGovern with FLOWER award winners Matthew Pressly and Herb Vazquez, Debbie Evans of the Wellington Tree Board and Village Arborist William Gurney.

John, Dylan, Justin and Alison Spina with Wellington Garden Club President Maria Wolfe.

Councilman Michael Napoleone with Cub Scout Pack 125.

Deborah, Jonathan and Ken Clein of Bricks Busting Boredom.

Wellington Art Society members Susan Mosely, Leslie Pfeiffer and Laura Jaffe.

Sarah Pariseau and Tom Valeo with Smokey Bear.

Wellington Garden Club member Diane Rice.

Kids have fun at Bricks Busting Boredom table.

Winter Placke, Alivea Winters and Abigail Prince with butterfly-attracting seeds.

Assistant Director of Community Events Michelle Garvey with Fernando Guerra, Augustin Vargas, Mark Belcourt and Dave Jimenez of the Public Works Department.

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Sem Ridge Girls Flag Football Defeats Fort Pierce In Regionals

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, May 3, Seminole Ridge High School varsity flag football quarterback Alex Wilson completed 22 of 31 passes for 181 yards and four touchdowns at Callery-Judge Stadium to defeat the Fort Pierce Westwood Panthers 26-0 in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 2A regional quarterfinal.

Throughout the game, the Hawks (13-3) controlled both sides of the ball, took an early lead and cruised to the 26-0 victory.

In the game, Wilson threw four touchdown passes to four different players. Junior Chelsea Nedoro-

scik opened the scoring when she caught a first-quarter touchdown pass. The game’s second touchdown pass was corralled by senior Sophia Caprio. The Hawks led 13-0 at halftime. Seminole Ridge closed out the scoring in the second half with a pair of touchdown passes caught by junior Jaida Salguero and senior Alyssa Hill.

While Wilson was happy with her own performance, she was more impressed by her team’s play on defense.

“On defense, we did a great job of adjusting to an offense that we haven’t seen all season,” Wilson said. “On offense, I’ve been working on reading the defensive

coverages and looking off our main receivers to get the defense moving away from them and then coming back to those receivers.”

Seminole Ridge head coach Scott O’Hara liked what he saw on the field.

“We are working on peaking at the right time,” he said. “We are playing good football right now.”

This victory marked the fourth consecutive postseason victory for Seminole Ridge, which advanced to a Class 2A regional semifinal game against Spanish River High School, which defeated Wellington High School on Tuesday night by the score of 20-12. The Seminole Ridge-Spanish River

game was a rematch of a regular season game on March 29, when Spanish River defeated Seminole Ridge 24-18.

The Class 2A regional semifinal clash between Seminole Ridge and Spanish River was held on the evening of Thursday, May 5. Results were not available at presstime.

With a victory, the Hawks would advance to a Class 2A regional final on Monday, May 9 against either Park Vista High School or Martin County High School. A victory in the regional final would send the Hawks to the FHSAA’s flag football state finals, which will be held May 13-14 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville.

Seminole Ridge’s Sophia Caprio catches a pass in the game against Fort Pierce Westwood.

Hawk quarterback Alex Wilson looks for her pass.

Hawk Rylee Jones evades the Fort Pierce defenders.

Alyssa Hill breaks free for Seminole Ridge.

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King’s Academy Girls Beach Volleyball Team A State Contender

The TKA girls beach volleyball team celebrates after winning the district title. PHOTO COURTESY TKA ATHLETICS

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The King’s Academy girls varsity beach volleyball team is headed to Tallahassee with eyes on a state championship. This is the first year that two-person beach volleyball has been officially sanctioned as a varsity sport by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

To date, it has been a memorable season for the Lions. The team has a sparkling 17-1 record going into Friday’s round of 16 single-elimination games in Tallahassee against the Vero Beach Indians, which have a 12-1 record. That match is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

If TKA wins, the Lions play their next match at 6 p.m. against

either St. Thomas Aquinas of Fort Lauderdale or Westminster Christian of Miami. The winner of the Friday night match will advance to the state final four on Saturday.

To win a state championship title, TKA must win four matches over two days — two on Friday and two more on Saturday. The matches are being contested on Florida State University’s beach volleyball courts on the FSU campus in Tallahassee. The team traveled to Tallahassee on Thursday, May 5 in order to be ready to play on Friday, May 6.

According to TKA head coach Rachael Perla, she is looking for leadership on and off the sand courts from junior Kate Taylor and senior Ava Fountain.

“Kate is one of my team leaders,” Perla said. “She is my most vocal player. She will put the team on her back and will us to victory.”

“Ava is a great defender, great setter and a very consistent player,” Perla added. “She leads by example.”

One highlight of the season to date was TKA’s victory against Wellington High School to win the Class 1A, District 27 title in late April.

Win or lose in Tallahassee, Perla has enjoyed the inaugural year of varsity-level competition in beach volleyball.

“I was blessed with a great team this spring,” said Perla, who played college volleyball at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach.

SRHS Boys Volleyball Team Soars Like Hawks In Regional Win

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School boys volleyball team has established itself as one of the top volleyball programs in Palm Beach County. Now the Hawks are focused on establishing themselves as one of the finest in the state.

On Tuesday, May 3, the Hawks (22-6) took a big step toward being recognized as a statewide powerhouse when they dominated William T. Dwyer High School in the FHSAA Class 2A regional quarterfinal match in straight sets (25-20, 25-17 and 25-7).

Seminole Ridge head boys volleyball coach Scott Barnwell said his team did what it needed to do to win.

“We started out slow defensively, but we improved from there,” Barnwell said. “Our passing and serving were spot-on tonight.”

The Hawks were led by sophomore Owen Holowecky, who had 35 assists. Senior Nicholas Coffey won 22 serves, including three aces in the final game. Senior Zach Puentes had a huge presence at the net, delivering 21 kills, all of them at timely points in the match.

Senior Bryson Hayden had 29 digs during the game against the visiting Panthers.

Puentes was all smiles at the end of the match.

“It was a good win tonight,” Puentas said. “We had lots of confidence. We got an early lead, and that helped.”

The Hawks, which won the Florida high school boys volleyball state championship in 2011, advanced to the Class 2A regional semifinals on Friday, May 6. They will host the Suncoast High School Chargers at 7 p.m. The Hawks have won 13 out of their last 14 matches.

Two other boys volleyball teams from the western communities had regional quarterfinal games on Tuesday night.

The King’s Academy Lions (21-5) traveled to Greenacres to play the John I. Leonard High School Lancers. TKA prevailed in four sets (25-10, 25-16, 26-28 and 25-16).

The Lions now advance to the regional semifinals on Friday against the Park Vista High School Cobras, who defeated the Wellington High School Wolverines (25-14, 25-6 and 25-15).

The ultimate goal of every high school boys volleyball team in Florida is to qualify for the FHSAA’s boys volleyball state finals, which will be held May 13-14 at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches. The Seminole Ridge Hawks have a very good chance of getting there.

The Seminole Ridge High School boys volleyball team in action against William T. Dwyer on Tuesday.

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Wellington High School’s Nicole Gumula Accepts A Collegiate Scholarship From Guilford College

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington High School senior student-athlete Nicole Gumula has been offered a chance to continue her academic and athletic pursuits on the collegiate level at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Gumula, who has a 3.9 grade point average at Wellington High

School, will be studying cyber security and playing softball.

Guilford College is a private liberal arts college and competes as an NCAA Division III institution, which only offers academic scholarships. While playing softball for the Quakers, Gumula hopes to play second base, shortstop or third base.

She feels that Guilford is a

great fit for her. “Guilford has a great cyber security program, and I get to continue to play softball, so it’s a win-win for me,” said Gumula, who played three years of varsity softball at Wellington High School.

Charlie Gumula, Nicole’s father, is thrilled that his daughter gets to maintain the lifestyle of being a collegiate student-athlete.

“Nicole gets to attend a great college to get a great degree while playing softball, a sport she loves,” he said.

Gumula, who was a starting guard on the Wolverines girls varsity basketball team, is also interested in keeping her basketball playing career alive while at Guilford.

“If possible, I’d also like to look

at joining the basketball team as a walk-on,” Gumula said. “We’ll see.”

Nicole Gumula will not be the only member of her family enrolled as a student-athlete at Guilford College. Her older sister Kayla is currently a junior at Guilford, where she plays outside back for the women’s varsity soccer team.

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Wellington Volleyball Academy Team Qualifies For Nationals In Indiana

Volleyball team members (L-R) Nicole Martinez, London Gingras, Sophia Rutigliano, Madison Moore, Mikayla Matuszko, Natalia Marciante, Brianna Nahmod, Abigail Chin Lee, Sophia Bui and Madison Seick.

The Wellington Volleyball Academy 12U Purple Elite Team recently qualified for the 2022 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship.

The team features several players who were born and raised in Wellington. A total of 10 girls from the local community have made it to the tournament, which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 22 through June 26.

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS SHINE AT NATIONAL QUALIFIER

The Wellington Wrestling Club recently competed at the Florida National Team Qualifier and qualified a club record with three individuals qualifying for the national team. Mac Andrews (14U, 165 pounds) and Patrick Jones (Boys Junior, 120 pounds) both captured titles in Freestyle and Greco.

Aurora Guadiana (Girls Junior, 132 pounds) won her Freestyle division bracket. In addition to the national team qualifiers, there were several place winners: Tyler Gray (14U, 102 pounds), third place Freestyle and second place Greco; Hayden Gardner (14U, 110 pounds), third place Freestyle; Sam Marvel (16U, 126 pounds), fourth place Freestyle; Vivianna Caullett (Girls Junior, 124 pounds), third place Freestyle; and Javary Jones (Boys Junior, 126 pounds), third place Greco and fourth place Freestyle. (Above left) Javary Jones, Patrick Jones, Aurora Guadiana and Vivianna Caullett. (Above right) Mac Andrews.

It is the first time in history that a local youth volleyball team from Wellington has made it to nationals. The team is ranked fourth in the state and 64th in the nation with a 94 percent winning percentage.

Team members include Sophia Bui, London Gingras, Abigail

Chin Lee, Natalia Marciante, Nicole Martinez, Mikayla Matuszko, Madison Moore, Brianna Nahmod, Sophia Rutigliano and Madison Seick.

The Wellington Volleyball Academy is a competitive volleyball club located in Wellington.

ZACH PUENTES SIGNS VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIP

Seminole Ridge High School senior Zach Puentes recently signed a scholarship to play college volleyball at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. Puentes has led the Hawks with 328 kills, 33 blocks, 476 digs and 25 assists for the Hawks through 22 games. The Hawks are 16-6 through 22 games this season.

Shown above is Puentes with his family.

The club consists of teams ranging from 10 to 17 years of age. The teams are made up of passionate volleyball players who set goals and achieve them.

The team is hoping to raise more than $20,000 over the next seven weeks to assist with the travel expenses, as they are estimated to be approximately $2,000 per child.

Sponsorships are available.

The Wellington Volleyball Academy is a nonprofit organization, and sponsorships are tax deductible.

Anyone interested in helping out can e-mail michael.wvba@ gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities. Learn more about the team at https://online.anyflip.com/ xzzrg/osyn.

Wellington Volleyball Academy 12U Purple Elite Team members on the court.

Register for the Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience from May 31 through July 29. Classes are available for ages 6 to 17. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with early and after care available. Each week will feature different themes. Come create, learn and mix for an exciting week filled with high-quality art education, art excursions that complement weekly themes and techniques, hands-on exploration of various creative, diverse techniques, and opportunities to sharpen skills and tap new interests. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org.

Summer is made for adventure at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. Perfect for young scientists ages 5 to 12, each week of camp offers hands-on exploration of a variety of STEM topics. Days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts and outdoor activities led by expert science educators. Themes include MinecraftEDU, Marine Biology, Astronomy and much more.

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Know an aspiring scientist? Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camp gives children ages 6 to 13 the amazing opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, enjoy hands-on science activities and much more. Campers will also learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Sea Turtle Savers, Ocean Adventures and Conservation Kids. Best practices and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Camp Association (ACA) are in place. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup at 5 p.m. is available for an additional fee. For more information, or to register, visit www.marinelife.org/camp.

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HCA Palms West Hospital Salutes Its Latest Award Winners

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HCA Florida Palms West Hospital recently recognized two of its outstanding healthcare heroes with its bimonthly Daisy and BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) awards that recognize nurses and support staff members who go above and beyond to care for patients, visitors and each other.

This latest Daisy winner is Ashlyn Hunton, a nurse in the hospital’s ICU. Hunton’s care and compassion were noted in her nomination.

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She is an angel and an amazing human being and an excellent nurse,” the nomination stated. “Ashlyn is rock-steady around her patients, utilizes her resources wisely and expediently and methodically.”

This month’s BEE winner is Millie Hererira, a pediatric social worker in the New Life and Children’s Center of the hospital.

Hererira was nominated by a colleague.

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IDA Farm’s Lauren Knopp Named Omega Alpha’s 2022 Barn Manager Of The Season

Lauren Knopp, 31, is the barn manager and so much more at the prestigious 130-stall IDA Farm in Wellington.

“I wear many hats: barn manager, trainer, coach, sometimes-groom,” Knopp said. “I pretty much do it all. If something goes wrong at night, they call me.”

That outstanding degree of love and commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed — or unappreciated — by her dressage peers. After the final votes and nominations were cast and counted at the conclusion of this season’s Global Dressage Festival, she was declared the Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Barn Manager of the Season winner for 2022.

The USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist and Grand Prix-level competitor credits her parents, Teresa and Harry Knopp, with instilling a solid work ethic early.

“I wasn’t handed any of this,” she said. “They made me earn everything I have. I had to do well in school. They set goals for me and taught me how to set goals for myself.”

“It’s one thing for people to say, ‘Laura does a great job running the farm, running her own business,’ but it’s an entirely different thing to see people take time out of their day to nominate and acknowledge her,” her mother Teresa Knopp said. “I’m very proud of her. I’m grateful to be with her every day.”

Now, even more Omega Alpha products will be with Knopp every day, too. She and her grey FEI partner Amadeus De Massa won last November’s Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award, after “crushing” their personal

best in the Prix St Georges with a better than 72 percent score. A 2009 NAJYRC team and individual silver medalist and reserve national junior champion, Knopp has trained with Raul Corchuelo, Marco Bernal, Caroline Roffman and Oded Shimoni, among others, and is currently working with Devon Kane.

“I ride my own horses, most recently Amadeus, in CDIs and coach students. It’s really rewarding. I love what I do,” Knopp said. “As a Healthy Horse Award winner, I have already been using some Omega Alpha products, like the liquid joint supplement Sinew-X, and the probiotic formula Biotic 8, so I can’t wait to dive in and try more. It’s a huge thing to win this, and I’m so grateful.”

What’s next for these two rising stars? “I’d really love to compete at Lamplight,” Lauren said, adding with a laugh, “Goals with Amadeus always change! He is now schooling the Grand Prix.

First it was just, let’s go show and see where we are. Now it’s, oh my gosh, let’s go to the Ocala CDI, let’s go to Lamplight, maybe Europe next summer. I also have a Grand Prix mare, and my hopes are, by next year, to compete internationally on her and Amadeus.”

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“If I go to Europe, I guess I’m going to need a barn manager,” she said. “I don’t worry. We have an amazing team.”

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Lefty Classic Hosts Successful Charity Golf Tourney In Wellington

It was a beautiful day filled with excitement and compassion while supporting a great cause at the 2022 Lefty Classic Charity Golf Tournament at the Wanderers Club in Wellington on Saturday, April 23.

Family, friends and sponsors came together to celebrate the life of Steve Silverstein, who passed away from lung cancer in 2018, and to raise awareness and funds for the Kids Cancer Foundation.

A full field of 96 participants gathered to compete in the fourth round of the Lefty Classic. Food and drinks were provided throughout the day as a friendly, yet competitive round of golf took place for a good cause. As the fundraising amount is being finalized, organizers anticipate that they will exceed last year’s $75,000.

“I feel very proud to see the event grow, and with that, we continue to surpass our fundraising goals from each prior year,” said Dan Silverstein, son of Steve Silverstein.

The winning team: (L-R) Robbie Swick, Kevin Steakin, Conor Martling, event founder Dan Silverstein and Adam Dolbow.

Founded in 2019 by Dan and children and families battling Taryn Silverstein, the Lefty Clas- childhood cancer and/or blood sic has continued to grow in disorders. popularity and impact by raising “The goal for future years is funds to support the Kids Cancer simple: raise as much money as Foundation’s mission of provid- we can for the Kids Cancer Founing hope and support to local dation while having a great time

Elliot Ellis and Kevin Shapiro. with our dear friends and family,” Silverstein said.

The event was supported by the Dobbs Family, Ellen and Steve Shapiro, Sue and Wally Roberts, the Dymkowski Family, Brian and Jamie Olson, Ronnie and Susan

Scott Wellikoff, Adam Wellikoff and Matt Wahler.

Pertnoy, Stephanie and Omar Idilby, and the Rist Family, as well as corporate sponsors including Haircuts Ltd.; Spearhead Capital Advisors; Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Disorders of South Florida; Sound Connections of

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The tournament was followed by a silent auction and award ceremony where the winning team was announced. Team Swick, consisting of players Robbie Swick, Adam Dolbow, Kevin Steakin and Conor Martling, took top honors at the event.

“I am once again blown away by the love and energy that Dan puts into this event in memory of his late father. Steve would’ve been so proud of Dan and so happy to know how many families are supported in his honor,” Taryn Silverstein said.

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Palm Beach Symphony Swings For Strings Breaks Fundraising Record

The Palm Beach Symphony raised nearly $60,000 with its recent Swings For Strings event at the Wellington National Golf Club, making it the nonprofit arts organization’s most successful golf tournament to date.

“I thank you all for your support.

It is a spectacular addition to a season in which we broke all records for membership, subscription and attendance,” Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont said at the event. “The clubs you have in your hands today will translate directly into instruments we will put in the hands of deserving students and music programs throughout Palm Beach County.”

The Swings for Strings tournament began with a team scramble.

The Wellington National team of Doug Marty, Dan Navarrete, Mike McDermott and Lou Bartoletti was recognized for first place gross with the Casa Branca team of Andrew Uihlein, Nilow Ragazzi and Andrew Pataki taking second place honors.

Barry Schwarz, Scott Trachtenberg, Scott Rubenstein and Aaron Brask playing for the ADA Site Management team and Jerome Trautschold, Joe Fusco, Pierre Debbane and Robert Lichten of the Jerome Trautschold team won first

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Three golfers also made the scoreboard, as Nacho Lezica of team Wellington International and Michelle Enriquez of team HSS Florida won Closest to the Pin, and Ed Slade of the William Schneider team took home honors for Longest Drive.

Immediately following the tournament, guests enjoyed an outdoor barbecue and cocktail party.

As night began to fall, members of Young Friends of the Palm Beach Symphony arrived to join the golfers for a reception featuring a silent auction in which guests vied for items including a four-night stay for two at Casa de Campo and an exquisite, one-ofa-kind painting of Dustin Johnson

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H.L. Johnson Students Turn Trash Into Treasure

Ken Romer, Kimberly Lancaster, Matt Silver, Jodi Gast, Allen Gast, Stuart Hack and Lynn Stockford at the Executive Leaders Roundtable & Luncheon held April 18.

PBSC Lox Groves Students Get Career Insight From Local Executives

A group of local business executives participated in a panel discussion at Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves campus to give students insight into employment and internship opportunities in the information technology, accounting, business and construction fields.

Participants in the Executive Leaders Roundtable & Luncheon were Ken Romer, chief information officer for ITMS; Allen Gast, founder and president of Gast Construction Group; Lynn Stockford, manager of Network Development East Coast for Tampa General Hospital; Stuart Hack, managing member of Hack Tax and Accounting Services; and Matt Silver, Florida Power & Light project director for solar development for the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast region.

Jodi Gast, vice president and chief

financial officer at Gast Construction Group, was the moderator.

Dean of Academic Affairs Kimberly Lancaster said the April 18 event, sponsored by FPL and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, was the first major event on the campus since students returned last fall.

“It’s about connecting the students to internships and employment opportunities,” she said.

“The goal is to keep the campus relevant in the community and raise awareness of what is offered on the campus to support employers and students.”

During the event, which drew more than 60 PBSC staff, students and members of the community, students rotated between roundtable discussions with each panelist, and there also was a general question-and-answer session.

The grass isn’t the only thing getting greener this spring, thanks to the students at H.L. Johnson Elementary School. Over the past six months, students collected and recycled a grand total of more than 2,365 pounds of polyethylene plastic as part of the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, which concluded on Earth Day (April 22). This impressive total, combined with creative promotion and community engagement, earned the school top honors, along with a new eco-friendly bench for the school’s campus food forest.

Hosted by Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products, the nationwide challenge kicked off last fall on America Recycles Day (Nov. 15). Between that observance and Earth Day, K-12 students across the country competed to collect and recycle the most polyethylene plastic film for the chance to win Trex products for their schools.

For the first time ever, students

also had the chance to win cash prizes, thanks to corporate sponsor Charter Next Generation, one of the leading providers of specialty polyethylene films.

“The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge put our students on a mission to collect as much recycled plastic film as they possibly could, proving a fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with our local community,” Principal Dr. Crystal Amado Kucharski said. “Each student had a lot of fun in the process, while learning a tremendous amount about the necessity and value of recycling. It was a phenomenal experience, and we are so proud of everyone’s efforts to make a positive difference within our school campus, as well as in our community.”

Students from 686 schools participated in the 2021-22 challenge and together collected a combined total of 323,586 pounds of polyethylene plastic film.

Started in 2007, the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge was conceived to educate students

about upcycling and actively engage them in the recycling of plastic film, a key ingredient in the making of the Trex composite decking. Trex decking is made from 95 percent recycled and reclaimed materials, including a mix of industrial wood scrap and polyethylene plastic from a variety of common household items, such as grocery bags, newspaper sleeves

and bubble wrap, as well as retail plastic waste from pallet wrap and industrial packaging. Each year, Trex upcycles nearly 400 million pounds of plastic waste otherwise destined for incineration or landfills, making it one of the largest recyclers of plastic film in North America. For more information about the recycling challenge, visit https://recycle.trex.com.

WILDCAT DANCERS SELECT NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School voted onto the executive board two new members, Gianna Nembhard as 2022-23 captain and Jena’ Obilas as 2022-23 first dancer. These top of their class academically and technical in dance young women replace the graduating 2021-22 executive board. They look forward to the challenges, excitement and endless possibilities for upcoming dance season. (Front row) Jena’ Obilas, Aracely Prado, Gianna Nembhard and Gshaline Rampersadl; and (back row) Giyanna Foreman, Aaliyah Chambers, Amoy Williams, Taylor Brooks, Janiyah Powell, Leah Milfort, Dev Gentillomme, Jasmine Ramirez and Lilyan Moran. Not pictured: Widgeka Alphonse, Michelle Colins, Kimora Miller, Kylie Nguyen, Natalia Patrick and Kenordia Reynolds.

Safety patrol students participate in the Trex program recycling effort.

American Academy To Host ‘Mindfulness And Your Child’ May 19

American Academy, a program within American Heritage Schools, will host “Mindfulness and Your Child,” a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

This event is part of American Academy’s monthly program, “Experts in Learning Differences” speaker series. Hosted by Alexandra Rollins, admissions director of the American Academy program, the expert speaker for the May event is Piero Falci, an author and educator of mindfulness meditation and mindful living.

Mindfulness is a word that

means different things to different people. During this event, Falci will explain why it is important to help children practice mindfulness meditation and prepare them to live more mindfully. He equates mindfulness to a sport in which mindfulness meditation is the practice, and mindful living is the game. While practice is important, what one does in practice is of less consequence than their performance during the game.

“There is a lot of violence and insanity in the world, and I am convinced that mindfulness is an antidote to that,” Falci said. “I am

devoted to helping individuals have insights that may expand their selflessness and compassion and lead to the growth of kindness and care for all sentient beings and the natural environment.” ​​Falci is an educator of mindfulness meditation and mindful living and several well-established programs, such as the acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. He received his training from the teachers at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School

and his MBSR teacher certification at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health. He has written several books and offers a variety of mindfulness courses on how to apply mindfulness for the improvement of life.

The speaker series is streamed live virtually, as well as available for viewing following each event.

The purpose of the series is to educate families about topics that relate to mild learning differences and are relevant today. All of the speakers are experts in the various disciplines of each topic.

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Limited spots are available for this free, online and live event.

For more information about the speaker series, visit https://www. ah-americanacademy.com/speaker-series.

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WRMC Center For Wound Care Recognized For Patient Satisfaction

Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine has been recognized as a Center of Distinction by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction rates higher than 92

percent and a healing rate of 92 percent over the past year. There were more than 600 centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award.

“The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine remains one of the most elite wound care programs in the country,” WRMC CEO Pam Tahan said. “The exceptional leadership team, as well

as the outstanding physicians, nurses and therapists, continues to generate amazing results for our patients in need of wound care therapy.”

The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is a member of the Healogics network of more than 600 wound care centers and offers highly specialized wound care to pa-

tients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds, which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time.

Advanced wound care modalities provided by WRMC wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth

factor therapies. The center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100 percent oxygen to help progress the healing of the wound.

“The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine specializes in patients with complex and non-healing wounds,” Program Director Marie Neshe said.

“This recognition is an indication of the level of commitment our program’s team members have to ensuring our patients have the best possible outcome.”

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Keiser University Buys Lox Groves Facility To Enhance Equine Programs

Keiser University has purchased an equestrian center, located at 2650 A Road in Loxahatchee Groves, which will become the new home of the university’s equestrian club team and allow for the expansion of its equine studies programs.

The existing facility, formerly owned by Jaybird Leasing Corporation, is a gated, nine-acre property that includes two riding arenas, nine paddocks and a 20-stall barn.

The 7,982-square-foot barn includes a tack room and a large feed/storage room with roll-down doors and four wash racks. The facility is approximately 13 miles from Keiser University’s flagship campus, located at 2600 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

“Equine studies is a very specialized field, and we’re pleased

to be able to provide this facility to our students pursuing business and biomedical science degrees,” said Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., chancellor of Keiser University. “The equestrian center will add to Keiser University’s positive footprint in Palm Beach County and offer our equine students a dedicated and unique learning facility close to our flagship campus.”

The facility was purchased

by Keiser University to support the university’s equine studies degree programs in biomedical science and business administration. Keiser’s bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences equine studies concentration is a pre-veterinary program offering graduates a well-rounded educational opportunity that prepares them to specialize in the equine industry.

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with a concentration in equine studies offers students an in-depth study of the functional areas of the equine business industry.

In addition to its academic use, the new facility will provide a home for the Seahawks’ equestrian club team, which is a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association and the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA).

The new site will allow Keiser to host competitions with both organizations.

“This new facility will not only provide a modern, state-of-the-art learning center for equestrian studies, but also provide our Seahawks equestrian team with a home base for competition and a quality practice location,” Keiser said.

Keiser’s equestrian team has been competing since 2019. Last season, the team took part in five

competitions and qualified six riders to compete in the IHSA regionals. The team finished in eighth place overall in the region.

Like many collegiate equestrian teams, Keiser University previously rented its equestrian space from Wall Street Farm in Lake Worth. With the purchase of the new equestrian center, Keiser will become the only college or university in Florida to own its own competitive equestrian center.

The equestrian business is one of Palm Beach County’s targeted industries and has a long history of providing economic impact to the area. According to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, the area hosts the highest concentration of sport horses in the world during the polo and equestrian season. It is home

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HCA Florida Palms West Hospital CEO Jason Kimbrell, chair of the March for Babies Walk, led the Palms West Hospital team to raise nearly $15,000 for the Palm Beach County March of Dimes on Saturday, April 22 at Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach.

HCA Florida Healthcare has matched $20,000 for the March of Dimes as well. Coupled with the hospital’s expansion of its NICU to a Level III in the coming months, Palms West Hospital is doubling down on its commitment to mother and baby health, healthcare access and healthy births.

The HCA Florida Palms West Hospital leadership team recently visited Wellington Town Center for a day of retreat and team building to strategize how the hospital can continue to be the place to receive quality, compassionate care, offer the best work environment, be the preferred hospital for area doctors and support the community. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Chief Charlie Coyle, Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Education Foundation of Palm Beach County President & CEO James Gavrilos also gave impactful and uplifting speeches on “relentless leadership.”

Keiser University’s new equestrian facility in Loxahatchee Groves. to the annual Winter Equestrian independent, nonprofit university Festival (WEF), the largest and serving nearly 20,000 students at longest-running circuit in horse 21 Florida campuses, online and sport. at two international sites. Learn Keiser University is a private, more at www.keiseruniversity.edu.

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Hey Teens... Remember To Thank Your Mom On Mother’s Day!

Sunday is Mother’s Day. I mention this as a community service announcement because, if you are fortunate enough to still have your mom, you do not want to forget her on her day — even if you are a teenager.

I single out teenagers specifically because life is hard for teenagers. They get a bad rap for being lazy or self-absorbed or forgetful or angry or all of the above. But let’s look at it from the teen’s perspective.

For years, your parents have been telling you to “grow up” or at least giving you the skills to do so. Then you reach your teens, and you have all these skills (you could make your own breakfast, if you had to) and smarts (you always look both

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The Sonic BOOMER ways before crossing the street), and you’re almost an adult (18 isn’t so far off from 21), but you’re stuck in a house with other adults — a mom, a dad, maybe even a grandparent. And they’re still giving you advice! Will it ever end?

Well, no. It will never end. Because,

throughout our lives, we parents have picked up tidbits of information — a lot of it learned the hard way — and we would like to spare you kids from the mistakes, embarrassment or (worse case scenario) jail time that we experienced.

We see words as the best way to do this.

We could be wrong there, but we keep trying.

However, I will admit that we need to try harder to remember that you have your own challenges — challenges so daunting we oldsters have chosen to forget them. Dating, for instance. Many people nowadays don’t get married until their 30s, yet your hormones begin ruling your life at about age 11. To stay single

through college graduation (at age 22), that’s 11 years of emotional turmoil with final exams and a few term papers thrown in for good measure. And if you don’t get married on graduation day, you’re faced with another problem — you have just a dozen years left to achieve average-ness.

So there’s that. Then there’s the “my house, my rules” thing. Parents realize that their kids would rather live in their own place — a place where their friends can stay as late as they want, where they can eat anything they want, where they can play their music as loud as they want — and the only thing holding them back is money. All the babysitting and lawn-mowing in the world isn’t going to

bring in enough for rent, electricity, water, food, clothing, automobile expenses and (again I bring this up) dating. Of course, there’s that pesky law saying that parents have to supervise and take care of their kids, but most of us do it out of love.

And that brings me back to Mother’s Day. If you have a roof over your head, enough electricity to power your game console, enough water to take the occasional shower, enough food to eat when the drive-throughs are closed, enough basic clothing to accessorize any way you want, any sort of transportation at all and the occasional loan for Friday night movie tickets, you probably have a mom.

Thank her. That’s all I’m saying.

New Nicholas Cage Movie Is A Strange But Very Funny Comedy

There are times when going to many movies pays off, as it did for me when I saw The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, a strange but very funny comedy starring Nicholas Cage. Yes, really! To make it even more fun, he plays (and does it very well) a character named “Nicholas Cage.” To be sure, this is not the real him.

This fictionalized Cage has an ex-wife Olivia (Sharon Horgan) and a daughter Addy (Lily Sheen), with whom he cannot quite connect.

Actor and movie star Nicholas Cage (Cage, of course) drives everyone in his life crazy. He, convinced of his enormous talent, goes out of his way to scare possible filmmakers who might use him. As a result, despite the best efforts of his agent Richard Fink (Neil Patrick Harris), he is wildly in debt and forced to be in any film that will have him, no matter how bad. He manages to drive ex-wife and daughter

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By Leonard Wechsler crazy as well. When he is locked out of his hotel suite for owing $600,000, he agrees to take on a crazy job with a huge paycheck. Just go to a birthday party for this really rich guy, hang out and collect a million dollars.

So, he winds up in Mallorca, a lovely island belonging to Spain, and meets the birthday boy, Javi (Pedro Pascal), who he discovers is in many ways his (non-romantic) soul mate. Javi adores films, and even has a small shrine built into his

magnificent castle devoted to Cage. Javi lives well, holding parties and hanging out with his wild cousin Lucas (Paco León) and pretty ranch manager Gabriella (Alessandra Mastronardi).

The problem is that a couple of CIA agents (Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz) tell Cage that Javi is not only the head of a major drug ring but involved in the kidnapping of the daughter of a major politician in Catalonia (a not overly loyal province of Spain). Pushed in several different directions, Cage goes through major tribulations trying to help the government. Added to the complications, after hearing Cage go through a long session about problems with Olivia and Addy, Javi brings them over to the castle for what he calls “group therapy.” Suddenly, Cage realizes that Javi now has hostages.

But this is a comedy, and so it all works out. There are a few great chase scenes, a

couple of great inside references to old Nick Cage movies (which are easy in most cases to ignore if you don’t get them) and, of course, a happy ending.

There is a slick style of acting throughout. Cage is great. Although in a way he is acting as himself, he has to go through emotional scenes, as well as playing some really great broad comedy. The real find, however, is Pascal. Although he generally plays very straight-forward roles, he has an incredible sense of comedy timing here.

He is the funnyman most of the time, and he carries the film. It could not have been easy playing a character who at times seems evil and others a hero. I liked Sheen as the daughter and Horgan was really good as the ex-wife, still clearly drawn to Cage while angry at being pushed away by his behavior. Barinholtz stole most of his scenes from Haddish, who was mostly wasted. Although in a small part, Mastro-

nardi has a few wonderful moments.

This film is a stylish delight. Director Tom Gormicon keeps things moving admirably. There are constant small scenes that bring out so much of the relationship between Nick and Javi but also help define the two men. It brought back memories of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid but with a modern, sophisticated overlay. The performers in small roles also had a chance to shine, often getting the best lines.

I love comedies, and we have so few of them. Half the time we hear of romantic comedies, which generally mean there are a couple of snarky lines which differentiate movies from the Hallmark Channel.

This is also, in its own way, a romance, although not in any way a sexual one. But the actors are so good that my immediate thought was they should do a sequel.

This is a movie you can enjoy. It’s different but definitely worthwhile.

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Date: 05-06-22

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF TENNESSEE CHANCERY COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY AT COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE RENEE SHERMAN PLAINTIFF VS. BRIAN D. BIRCH, KELLY BIRCH, DANIELLE CATES, DEBORAH FISHER & ADRIENNE FORNEY, DEFENDANTS

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No. 2021-76

In this cause, it appearing from the Plaintiff’s Motion to Allow Service by Publication, Affidavit and Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Allow Service by Publication, which is sworn to, that the Defendant, ADRIENNE FORNEY, whose last known address is unknown and cannot be ascertained and is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, that the residence of the Defendant is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, (T.C.A. 21-1-203), it is ordered by this Court that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks, as required by law, in the Town-Crier Newspaper, a newspaper published in Wellington, Florida, notifying said non-resident Defendant to file an answer with Plaintiff’s attorney, James N. Hargis, Attorney at Law, whose address is 27 North Main Street, Sparta, Tn. 38583, within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication, exclusive of said last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered as to her at the Putnam County Justice Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.

This 1st day of March, 2022.

Linda F. Reeder, Clerk & Master Brandi Ashburn, Deputy Clerk & Master

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