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Staff from the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office reported Tuesday that the county’s net worth has declined, largely due to increases in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office budget. Changes in the county’s net worth over time indicate an improving or weakening financial position or “bottom line.” Page 3

Students Receive Awards At CAFCI Ceremony In RPB

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) hosted its 22nd annual Student Assistance Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 3 at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach. Page 5

Alan B. Miller, founder and CEO of Universal Health Services, presented the UHS Excellence Award to Wellington Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 7. The award is given annually to one of the 26 acute-care hospitals in the UHS family. Shown here, WRMC CEO Robbin Lee (center) accepts the award from UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez and Miller. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

School District: No Boundary Changes Planned For RPBHS

Women Of The Western Communities Presents ‘Passion For Fashion’

Women of the Western Communities held a “Passion for Fashion” fashion show and brunch on Saturday, May 4 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Clothes and accessories were supplied by Dress Barn, while Visions Hair Salon provided hair and makeup. All proceeds benefited the YWCA Harmony House and the club’s scholarship fund. Page 17

OPINION

Wellington’s Vision: Still Kicking The Can Down The Road

As Wellington continues to grow, much discussion has been had on what it should look like in the future. Whether you favor economic growth, a bedroom community or a little bit of both, Wellington needs a cohesive vision for the future. After nearly eight hours of discussion on Wellington’s future Wednesday, only one thing was clear: more discussion and a lot more action will be needed to carve out a clear vision going forward. Page 4 2014

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Although Royal Palm Beach High School is on the Palm Beach County School District’s capacity watch list, school district officials told Royal Palm Beach Village Council members last week that there will be no boundary changes for at least the next two years. The topic had come up at the council’s previous meeting, prompted by news last month that boundary changes could be in store to reduce capacities at some schools. RPBHS was one the high schools said to be over capacity, according to Councilman Jeff Hmara, who invited the school

district officials to make a report at the May 1 council meeting. School Board Member Marcia Andrews introduced Director of Planning & Real Estate Services Kristin Garrison, whose responsibilities include school boundaries. Garrison said the April news came about as a result of a capacity watch list that has been incorporated by the district. “This is something that is new this past year,” she said. “Our school board wanted to get early warnings out in the community, not necessarily that boundary changes were imminent, but that due to current enrollment projections, there is a possibility that

boundary changes might be on the five-year horizon.” While that remains the case for RPBHS, Garrison stressed that boundary changes are not imminent. “I will tell you that despite the fact that Royal Palm Beach High School is on the watch list, I assure you that we have no boundary changes anticipated for the coming year or for the following year,” she said. Garrison said the capacity watch list is based on state formulas that the district is required to use. “At Royal Palm Beach High School, we have some additional classrooms that are available for See RPBHS, page 16

Wellington Zoners Reject Isla Verde Density Increase

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended denial Wednesday evening to a plan that would add more density and multi-family rental housing to the planned Isla Verde community on State Road 7. Board members voted 6-0 to recommend rejection of comprehensive plan and master plan changes that would have increased the density from 230 to 360 units. Vice Chair Tim Shields was absent. “I believe that we should send a message to [the Wellington Village Council] that it’s not just a no, it’s an emphatic no,” Board Member Michael Drahos said. Board members did, however, recommend approval of an ordinance to rezone the property from a multiple-use planned development to a mixed-use planned development district. Located on State Road 7 north of Forest Hill Blvd., the 53.57acre parcel known as Isla Verde already houses about 23 acres of

commercial development, Wellington Planner Damien Newell told board members. About 3.5 acres is approved for a preserve, while another 6 acres must remain open space. Wellington previously approved no more than 230 townhouses for the remaining 20.48 undeveloped acres. “They are requesting an increase from 230 townhouses to 360 rental units,” Newell said, adding that the proposal includes three-story units. Planner Donaldson Hearing, agent for the applicant, said the density works out to about 6.72 units per acre on the 53-acre site. “This by no means is very dense development,” he said. Hearing said that studies of the SR 7 corridor agreed that projects with increased density would fare better. “There would be enhanced mobility,” he said. “They would have housing in close proximity to jobs.” Further, he said it would be a “green” project. “It will be built to the National Association of Home Builders gold standard,” Hearing

said. “Your comprehensive plan suggests those are the types of projects that we are to continue to promote.” Hearing said the community would attract young professionals to the area, many of whom might work in Wellington or nearby areas. During public comment, more than 60 nearby homeowners submitted cards in opposition to the plan. Residents in the Whippoorwill community to the east, made up of about 90 homes in unincorporated Palm Beach County, said developers have kept coming back for more density over the years. “I couldn’t be more against this,” resident Thomas McCauley said. “They keep asking for more and more. When is it going to end? I want to be assured of my safety, my property values and everything else.” Resident Jay French said many residents had met with developers in 2003 and had a commitment letter saying they agreed to have a See ISLA VERDE, page 4

Senior Housing Key Issue At Wellington ‘Visioning’ Session

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington began crafting out a vision for its future this week. Discussing plans for everything from senior housing to community revitalization, parks and recreation to growth and development, Wellington Village Council members met Wednesday to begin laying out plans. “The question is, how do we make sure we remain a vibrant, attractive community?” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. The meeting, which spanned more than six hours, gave council members the chance to dig into some of Wellington’s key issues, and more sessions will be scheduled for further discussion. One of the major issues discussed was how Wellington can help its seniors age in place. Though council members discussed many options for housing, they ultimately directed staff to poll seniors and decide what level of “affordable housing” Wellington needs. Schofield noted that the senior population (age 62 and older) in Wellington has risen to nearly 12 percent of the village’s population. “That population is growing,” he said. “The Senior Advisory Committee is pushing for affordable senior housing. The two agerestricted communities we have right now are very in demand.” During the recent housing slump, Schofield noted that Buena Vida had the lowest foreclosure rate in the village. Similarly, housing in the Mayfair community is in large demand. Director of Community Services Nicole Evangelista said that Wellington plans to roll out more community programs aimed at helping seniors. “We’re beginning an aging-inplace project,” she said. “We want to give seniors the opportunity to live in the homes of their choice. We plan to provide a grant for improvements outside the home, whether that means a new coat of paint or other improvements. That will be coming forth to the council when we approve our annual action plan.” Councilman Howard Coates said Wellington has to decide

what measures it can take to help on this issue. “What can we really do?” he asked. “Buena Vida is not a product of Wellington. It’s a private development coming in and doing what they have done.” Coates didn’t want to see Wellington attempt to build affordable housing for seniors on its own, but thought the village should encourage private development to accommodate the village’s senior population. “I think our focus should be on what we can do to have private enterprises come in,” he said. “I don’t think we can do it ourselves. We don’t have the capacity.” The second issue, he said, is where to locate such developments. He said two options are the Wellington Christian School site, if it does not become a charter school as planned, and the K-Park property on State Road 7. “I’m not suggesting K-Park become a senior housing community,” he said. “But when you look at what resources we have, we don’t have a lot of options. I don’t want to sacrifice our existing neighborhoods.” Councilman Matt Willhite said Wellington needs to first decide what kind of senior housing it wants. “Are we talking about communities like Century Village where they have different amenities?” he asked. “Or are we talking about ALFs [assisted-living facilities]?” Schofield said assisted-living facilities often inquire about moving into Wellington and aren’t the issue. “What is an issue now is people who are past retirement age, on fixed incomes and want to downsize,” he said. “Where do they live? They want to stay in Wellington, but they need to live someplace more affordable.” Affordable housing is typically characterized as costing less than 25 percent of one’s gross income, Schofield said. “If you look at some of the low-end rentals in Wellington, that is the sort of cost you are looking at,” he said. But Councilwoman Anne Gerwig disagreed, noting that many seniors want to own their homes. “Our seniors don’t want rental See SENIORS, page 16

SHANA SASKO BENEFIT

Temple Beth Torah hosted a fundraiser on Sunday, May 4 for Shana Sasko, a young woman who is battling a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer. There was a barbecue, bake sale, bounce house, face painting and more. For more information, or to donate, visit www.shanasmile.com. Shown here are Adrienne and Shana Sasko with Sara and Cheryl Cordes. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Will Seek More Proposals For K-Park

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington will once again consider proposals for its K-Park property. Council members voted Wednesday as part of their “visioning session” to put out a request for proposals for the site. The 66-acre site on the southwest corner of State Road 7 and Stribling Way has long been a point of contention, with past councils arguing about what, if anything, ultimately should be built on the site. Past proposals have included a college campus, a research park and a horse park, none of which materialized. Now, the village is

temporarily renting out the site to an organic farm. Growth Management Director Bob Basehart told council members that the proposed plans for a horse park on the site last year brought the attention of several other interested parties. “It has generated a significant amount of other offers,” he said. Two years ago, Wellington put out a similar request for proposals and received only one bid — a $7 million plan from ReInvent America LLC for a science and technology park, along with other uses. Comparatively, proponents of the horse park offered Wellington $10 million for the site. Councilman Matt Willhite said

earlier in the meeting that Wellington had been offered as much as $22 million for K-Park. “We went from proposing $10 a year for the college to locate there to an offer of $22 million for it,” he said. “Every city would be happy to be arguing about these kinds of issues.” Basehart said Wellington had several options: to leave the site as is, pick one of the several proposals, design a vision for the site and offer it to the development community, or put out another request for proposals. “With the escalating value of the property, you could hang onto the land to see if the value grows,” he said.

Among the current proposals is a similar plan from ReInvent America LLC with a research and development park, retail, entertainment, restaurants, a hotel and residential uses. Another plan would bring a recreation facility with baseball fields. A third proposal would be mixed-use “downtownoriented” environment with office buildings, a hotel and residences. Finally, a fourth proposal would have a central pedestrian area mixed with a botanical garden, restaurants, a central park area, a theater and bowling alley, a hotel and residences. “We talked to all of the people who submitted plans, especially those with residential components,

and they indicated that they would comply and provide a senior housing solution,” Basehart said. “In conjunction with mixed uses, we believe that would be a good thing.” Vice Mayor John Greene said Wellington needs to be careful in its consideration for K-Park. “What are our long-term needs?” he asked. “This is the last piece of land we have to develop. I don’t want this to just be a financial decision. With any offer, there is a big return on our investment. I want to see what fits our long-term needs.” Willhite pointed out that many of the proposals include residential See K-PARK, page 7

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NEWS

RPB Staff To Attend MPO Meeting On Okeechobee Overpasses

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization is expected to discuss overpasses at its May 15 meeting, including one tentatively planned at State Road 7 and Okeechobee Blvd. At the Thursday, May 1 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, Village Manager Ray Liggins asked the council to authorize sending a village staff member to the MPO’s technical committee meeting May 7 in order to keep tabs on the discussion. “They meet once a month, and

they basically meet [to review] the agenda that the MPO board will meet on,” Liggins said. “That would keep us more in touch with what’s going on there.” Liggins added that the MPO had a study done by its consultant on Okeechobee Blvd. overpasses. That study was submitted in April. “It dealt with how much capacity increase we get from these overpasses, including are they worth it, and should they be kept in the long-range plan,” Liggins said. “The conclusion was they might not be feasible.” Liggins said the board will

be dealing with the question on May 15. “It’s a Thursday morning before our next council meeting,” he said. “What I’d like to do is attend that meeting with the council’s permission, with the concern that if they’re discussing reducing the capacity of the roadway or its capabilities by doing something different with the overpasses, we would like it not to just happen that easily, and for there to be alternatives to that.” Liggins pointed out that the long-planned but still uncompleted Roebuck Road extension has been

discussed as an Okeechobee Blvd. reliever. Rights-of-way have been largely obtained, but the road was never completed, mostly because residents of Baywinds, Andros Isle and River Walk in West Palm Beach oppose the road. Ironically, those developments were built under conditions of an interlocal agreement that Roebuck Road would be built to relieve traffic on Okeechobee. “When we look at Roebuck Road as an alternative to those overpasses, we truly feel that Roebuck Road is more cost-feasible than the overpasses at Jog and

State Road 7,” Liggins said. “The county has listened to us on that, and they modified their comprehensive plan. They have accepted conditions that say all alternatives will be considered prior to doing these overpasses.” While overpasses are not ideal, removing them without an alternative is not a good solution, he said. “We kind of thought it would be a good thing to put these overpasses as the last needed improvement,” Liggins said. “I don’t think that just removing them is the right thing. I don’t have enough information, but we’ll go through

that report, go to that meeting and state our concern on protecting the capacity on Okeechobee, because it is our main route into town.” Councilman Fred Pinto said his understanding of current MPO policy is that the overpasses would be the last of potential remedies to relieve traffic on Okeechobee Blvd. “This is a projected scenario 15 to 20 years in the future,” Pinto said. “It would be totally inappropriate for them just to remove that and not put in a line that says they will pursue other remedies to address this problem.”

Clerk’s Office: Increased Spending Drops County’s ‘Net Worth’

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Staff from the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office reported Tuesday that the county’s “net worth” has declined, largely due to increases in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office budget. During the office’s annual report to the Palm Beach County Commission, Chief Operating Officer Shannon Ramsey-Chessman said one of the primary components of the county’s financial health is its net position. “In simplest terms, net position represents the value of what the county owns, minus what the county owes — basically the county’s net worth,” Chessman said. “Just as personal net worth grows, when the value of what we own is more than what we owe, so does the county’s.” Net worth is one of the most important indicators of the county’s financial health because changes in the county’s net worth over time indicate an improving or weakening financial position or “bottom line.” “Decisions to issue debt, build a park or to increase or decrease taxes have a direct effect on your bottom line,” she said. “The board, through its policies, directly impacts the county’s financial health, which is critical, especially during uncertain financial times.” The office of Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock, through its role as the county’s chief financial officer, provides valuable financial information that reveals the

effectiveness of county policies, Chessman said. “In fiscal year 2013, the county’s net worth declined by $41 million,” she said. “It is important to note that this decrease did not come from a reduction in taxes or fees but from an increase in spending.” By contrast, in fiscal year 2010, the county saw a similar decrease in its net position, but the difference was due to a reduction in tax and fee revenue. “Everything really starts with income or revenue; therefore, we begin a review of the county’s financial health by looking at components of revenue that have the greatest impact on the funding of county government,” Chessman said. “Real estate has by far the greatest impact on county revenue. Housing is an essential factor as property taxes are the primary source of revenue for funding Palm Beach County government. The local housing market clearly rebounded in 2013. There were more than 15,000 single-family home sales last year — a 14 percent increase from the previous year.” In 2013, the median sales price of a single-family home was $244,000, up 15 percent from 2012, and 21 percent from the low in 2011. Although condominium and townhome sales were down 4 percent, the median price jumped 27 percent to $112,000. “Although the millage rate did not change, there was an increase in revenue to the county due to an increase in property tax assessments,” she said. “The increases we saw in property sales and

values resulted in an almost $4 million increase in property taxes in fiscal year 2013. This is the first increase since 2010; however, this still represents a $112 million decrease from the peak in fiscal year 2007.” While property taxes represent about half of the county’s governmental revenue, sales, gas and tourist development taxes also provide significant income. Sales tax increased 5.5 percent for a third consecutive annual increase, although receipts are still down 7.5 percent from 2006. Gas taxes remained flat in 2013, although it still represented $45 million in revenue. Tourist development taxes were a record $30.5 million — a 5.9 percent increase over 2012. “As the county’s top industry, tourism has shown to be the first to recover from the recent recession,” Chessman said. However, she pointed out that additional tourist taxes may be on the horizon as the county was certified in March by the Department of Revenue to levy an additional 1 cent tax on hotel and lodging space. “Although well within the board’s authority, this decision must be carefully weighed, as higher hotel bills, especially with conventions, may be a disincentive with tourists who are considering a stay in Palm Beach County.” Director of Financial Services Darlene Malaney said that while county tax and user fee revenue grew slightly, spending far outpaced the growth. “The county increased general government spending by $8 mil-

lion and physical environment spending by $9 million,” Malaney said. “However, the largest spending increase was for public safety, by $26 million or 3.5 percent. In fiscal year 2013, public safety spending reached a near-record high of $786 million, representing 47 percent of the county’s total governmental expenses.” Malaney said that public safety spending had a direct effect on the bottom line.

“This increased spending, without a corresponding increase in income, has resulted in a weaker financial position for Palm Beach County, and is the main cause for the $41 million decrease in the county’s net position,” she said. “Simply stated, the county is spending more than it receives. This spending has also resulted in a decline in the county’s general operating fund balance.” The 2013 general fund balance

of $178 million was down $70 million, or 28 percent, from its peak in 2007, and nearing 2010’s historic low of $174 million. “The decline in general operating fund balance and net position may have numerous effects, including a potential downgrading of the county’s coveted AAA bond rating,” Malaney said. “Ensuring spending is in line with revenue collections will remedy these concerns.”

County Commission Begins Process To Replace Weisman

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved a resolution Tuesday establishing a county administrator selection advisory committee, as well as the scope of work for an executive search firm to coordinate the hunt for someone to replace County Administrator Bob Weisman. Weisman will retire in August 2015 after 35 years with the county, 22 as administrator. Assistant County Administrator Brad Merriman recommended that the advisory committee be made up of members selected by the commissioners, one by each commissioner, with the mayor’s appointee acting as chair, along with an appointee from the Palm Beach County League of Cities and another from the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. Commissioner Hal Valeche

asked about the nado everything we can ture of the advisory to compress the time committee. “There frame,” he said. “The are appointees, but in first part of the process the backup material is to do the [request for it sounds like they’re proposals], select the consulting mostly the consultant, and as soon consultant rather than as we get that piece us,” Valeche said. done, then we’ll move Merriman said the it forward as quickly as advisory board memwe can.” bers can also consult Merriman said he Bob Weisman with the commissionexpects the RFP to ers, but they cannot talk to each be advertised soon. “The busiother outside of the meetings. ness of executive search is pretty Vice Mayor Paulette Burdick standard,” he said. “The entities asked about the timeline. that are out there are very used to “We hope to hire the consul- doing this, so we’ll have the RFP tant in September or October, out very soon.” and then it will be two to three Burdick made a motion to apmonths before they meet with the prove the resolution, which carcommissioners and the advisory ried 7-0. committee. Why such a long lapse At a meeting in March, comof time?” she asked. missioners agreed that a national Merriman said that was a worst- search would not preclude hiring case scenario. “We’re going to a new administrator from within.

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Wellington’s Vision: Still Kicking The Can Down The Road

As Wellington continues to grow, much discussion has been had on what it should look like in the future. Whether you favor economic growth, a bedroom community or a little bit of both, Wellington needs a cohesive vision for the future before progress catches up. Past attempts to plan for future growth, such as Wellington 2060 and the Medical Arts District, have fallen by the wayside, leaving Wellington struggling to find its identity while other communities take advantage of growth opportunities — opportunities Wellington could continue to miss out on to the detriment of its residents. After nearly eight hours of discussion on Wellington’s future Wednesday, only one thing was clear: more discussion and a lot more action will be needed to carve out a clear vision going forward. Although much was said at the meeting, key issues — from senior housing and K-Park to community development — were left with vague intentions and plans for more discussion sometime in the future. This has been a continuous problem for Wellington, not just with the current council, but with just about all councils dating back to incorporation. Lack of consensus leads to big issues being pushed back and delayed. Senior residents, for example, know very well the sound of empty

Don’t Clear-Cut Along Our Canal

I live on a canal in Wellington. About two weeks ago, I found a stake in my back yard with a red flag on it. At that time, I called Bill Conerly, Wellington’s infrastructure manager. I was told that the Public Works Department was using a barge to dredge the canal and that they intended to remove Brazilian peppers and Australian pines in the easement. That sounded reasonable to me. Furthermore, he said that someone from that department would walk with us on our property showing us anything that they intended to remove. They intended to be considerate. On April 29, my neighbor told me that when she called, they told her they were reclaiming their easement and had decided to clearcut everything from the markers to the canal. I called Bill again, and was told that his boss, Public Works Director Mitch Fleury, made this decision and it was out of his hands. I have called and left messages for Mitch, and he has not returned my calls. I understand the concerns of the Public Works Department and am prepared to accept the responsibility and the liability surrounding the removal of our trees in the event that they someday may fall down. At that time, I will not call Mr. Fleury and require him to remove them from his easement. I intend to be responsible for any trees that may fall down. I have maintained this property for 30 years. Not once has anyone from Public Works come over and cut the easement grass. I have recently talked to many of my neighbors on the canal. We want to see a master plan that will protect all property owners’ rights. We want to protect our right of enjoyment on all canals and waterways in Wellington. We suggest that they come up with a less-intrusive plan. We enjoy the beauty of this land. We have enhanced it and enjoy it. Since a barge is intended to be used to dredge the canal, there is no reason to clear-cut 25 feet into our yards. We have all paid more for our property adjacent to the lakes and canals, and this is reflected in our property taxes. We expect that the value of our property will be diminished by this proclamation from Mr. Fleury. Eye appeal has a real value. Enjoyment has a real value.

promises being made for future plans. After a long discussion on senior issues this week, what was the action plan? Another survey. If discussion of the issues seemed more pleasant this week, it’s because council members seemed to agree only to continue to kick the can down the road, saving actual decision-making for another day. Seniors have been asking for affordable housing for a decade, and the fate of K-Park is being left to the vision of developers who hope to attain the property, rather than the council, which remains wishy-washy on exactly what should go there. The starting point for discussion should be a clear idea of the identity Wellington needs going forward, whether it’s a bedroom community, economic hub or equestrian mecca. With those ideas in mind, council members can then decide whether projects fit that vision, not the other way around. Recent divisiveness in the community is partly to blame, as leaders have struggled to work together in a professional manner, let alone come to a consensus on key issues. But if Wellington is going to continue to prosper, council members must come together and make concrete plans — not just throw out vague ideas. With split ideologies on the dais, it’s unlikely everyone will be happy, but this council must learn to compromise for the good of today’s residents, and tomorrow’s.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We hope we have the opportunity to discuss this issue with the Wellington Village Council before the clear-cutting begins. By the way, 10 years ago, the head of Public Works was Mr. [Ken] Roundtree. He made the same proclamation as Mr. Fleury. We had the opportunity to bring our concerns in front of the council. They all came out to see our property and decided to leave us alone. On Friday, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig is visiting us to get some perspective. We hope she will add some sanity to this project. Doug Terry Wellington

Saddened, Not Surprised By Minto West Vote

Editor’s note: The following letter is addressed to the Palm Beach County Commission. A copy was sent to the Town-Crier for publication. Dear Commissioners: I am very saddened by your 6-1 vote to initiate the Minto West proposal. Saddened, but not surprised. All the talk about capturing trips by creating employment in the central western communities is just plain buffalo chips. I am positive that you realize that creating a job for five nearby residents, you will also create jobs for many times that number that will come from outside the central western communities bringing traffic, traffic, traffic. As to the intent of Minto, they insulted all of the existing residents out here in their first advertisement. They stated that they will “enliven and enlighten the western communities.” Wow, what a way to create friends and influence people! Minto knew what they were buying — a property that was already vested in the Ag Enclave legislation and approved for 2,996 units. (Though Callery-Judge should have only received 2,303 — do the math!) Why do you have a planning commission? They voted 11-0 to deny initiation and deny a “second bite at the apple.” If you’re not listening to them, disband them and quit wasting everyone’s time with the mere appearance of investigation, discussion and planning. The Palm Beach County that you are creating is getting more and more vanilla daily — same-

ness everywhere and no alternate choices. I am very glad that I have no children to live in the concrete and asphalt jungle that you are creating. I am from Oakland Park/Fort Lauderdale. I have lived in Pompano Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, and have been running from development for a long time. I thought I found peace on our five acres in Loxahatchee Groves — what part of Palm Beach County/ South Florida do I move to next? Eleuthera? Please tell this proposal no. Further, learn how to say no to developers and run your campaigns with less of their funds. It is way past time to go back to countywide elections, so six commissioners cannot ruin the district of the seventh. Recall that I gave each of you a copy of Patrick Smith’s book A Land Remembered. It is clear that six of you did not read it, or if you did, you didn’t learn a damn thing! Just say no. Put high density/ intensity around major transportation corridors like the turnpike and I-95. It ain’t rocket science. Dr. J. William Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Party Power And The Race For District 6

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to Frank Morelli’s letter “Political Party By Any Other Names Spells Power,” published last week. That political parties are power, as Mr. Morelli states in his recent letter, is true. That truth is that due to our ever-growing government, we have allowed a system that increases the power of its participants; the elected officials, lobbyists, government staff, public unions and government contractors. They are all jockeying for the spoils of the tax dollars that are the result of this hierarchy of deceit. Political parties have their place, but I am one who thinks that place is not at the county commission level. The bi-partisan debate that takes place in congress and the state legislatures leads to open discussion of all sides of an argument and the opportunities for consensus that theoretically lead to the good decisions. It works when there are committees and caucuses, and where there is a separation of the powers of the government processes.

This is not the case of county, or for that matter, municipal governments. In the State of Florida, a closed primary state, the partisan commission race creates disenfranchisement of the many voters who are not registered for a party or are registered in a party that does not field a candidate in the election. A closed primary gives power to special interest groups such as lobbyists, unions and interested millionaires who have an organization to get out their voters. Judge Morelli put forward his opinion of the outcome of our District 6 commission race, but it is just his opinion, because it is short on facts and long on superficial perspectives of the current candidates. I suggest a look at the hard facts. This can be done very easily by checking the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections web site for the campaign reports of each candidate. If you do so, this is what you will find: For the Democratic candidates, councilman and aide to Commissioner [Jess] Santamaria, Fred Pinto, has no contributions except a nominal contribution from his boss and a small personal loan. Former Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster has local contributions from local residents and businesses and a sizable personal loan. Palm Beach County legislative aide Melissa McKinlay has over $100,000 in contributions from Tallahassee lobbyists and statewide public unions, and no personal financial investment. This is what I take away from these facts: Mr. Pinto will represent Commissioner Santamaria should he prevail, Mayor Foster will represent the citizens of the district and Ms. McKinley will speak for Tallahassee and the union interests — but you be the judge. Nick Nicorvo Royal Palm Beach

Opposed To New RPB Dog Park

Let me begin by saying that I am a dog owner and I love dogs. However, a new dog park is being proposed to be located in Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. I strongly oppose the expenditure of $90,000 for this dog park when we have four other dog parks in the area. There is a dog park in Madison Green on Crestwood, one in Wellington, one in Okeeheelee Park and one in LaMancha. I have

been to the one on Crestwood, and I have never seen a dog there yet. Thousands of dollars have already been spent for the services of an engineering firm, and their recommendations for the dog park were rejected. From what I understand, this new dog park will have no shade for owners to get out of the sun. This is totally unacceptable, since we all know how unbearable the summer months can be in Florida. The other dog parks provide shade and gazebos where dog owners can gather out of the sun while their dogs have a chance to run and play with the other dogs at the park. I sincerely hope the creation of a new dog park will be reconsidered, since it is an expenditure that the taxpayers of Royal Palm Beach do not need to absorb. There must be another way for $90,000 of taxpayer money to be spent to better benefit this community. Philip Steinberg Royal Palm Beach

Special Interests Are The Problem

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to Frank Morelli’s letter “Political Party By Any Other Names Spells Power,” published last week. I find that it’s not as though the special interests of the past were different than the special interests we face today, or is there any evidence that they will change anytime soon or in the future. It is not unheard of for a county commissioner, in an attempt to “break with the past” and change the current policy of unequal and unfair practices of entrenched special interests, to encounter resistance. I think most people realize now that while one commissioner can make a difference, he cannot prevail alone over fellow commissioners bent on maintaining the status quo of suspected liaisons between special interests. What happened to Jess Santam-

aria was political isolation resulting in a vote bypassing him in a normal progression to “mayor” of the Palm Beach County Commission and his own term limitation. No one in politics is unaffected by special interests, but its progression and its effect on public policy and the interests of the taxpayers should not be tolerated, especially when they benefit others and the taxpayer pays for that benefit. It matters little whether that special interest is developers, builders, land speculators or equestrians. While many office holders, like councilmen or mayors, are not required to declare their party affiliation, they do place special interests commonly as their primary consideration in the decisions they make, some of which hardly have public interests in mind. For the record, Mr. [Andy] Schaller didn’t just “besmirch” the name of Jess Santamaria, but he was guilty of not doing his homework, which resulted in injury to his reputation and creating doubt among Jess Santamaria’s constituency. Besmirch is such a light “tap on the wrist,” it is hardly appropriate or even adequate in describing what Mr. Schaller caused in the memories of voters. Judge Morelli, depending on the kinds of cases that came before you, I find the representation of your judicial behavior to be beyond reproach and entirely believable, but having said that, I cannot extend that to all judges whose rulings came into question when millions and billions of dollars, not unaffected by special interests, led to judicial decisions made by judges I fear were not so pure of heart. Finally, from where I sit and as far as local politics are concerned, liaisons and examples of quid pro quo abound and lines between political parties become blurred as politicians proclaiming either party join together in their own self interest, which will dictate their behavior. Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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Are You A Know-It-All? How Well Will You Do On My Quirky Quiz? You never know what is awaiting you in your e-mail. This morning, a “quiz for special know-italls” arrived, and for fun, let’s share some of it: 1. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?

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2. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? 3. What are the three English words that start with “dw”? 4. Can you name seven of the 14 punctuation marks in English grammar? 5. Can you name the only vege-

table, or fruit, that is never cooked, canned or processed and is only sold fresh? 6. Can you name eight things you wear on your feet beginning with an “s”? Here are the answers: 1. Niagara Falls — its rim is

worn down, about 2 and a half feet each year, because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute 2. Strawberries. 3. Dwarf, dwell, dwindle. 4. Period, comma, colon, semi-colon, dash, hyphen, apostro-

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increasing rental units,” he said. “All of you [residents] coming and speaking out confirms my belief. Transient residents would not fill up village hall with their objections.” Further, Drahos said that young professionals are either looking to locate in city-type areas with entertainment, or are looking to buy. “I don’t think they’re going to move to a development like this,” he said. Ultimately, Drahos said he

believes Wellington is in a “war of attrition.” “We have a vision for Wellington, and slowly but surely, people come and ask us to water that vision down,” he said. “First this was 230 townhouses, later it was 360 rentals. When did we lose the integrity of Wellington? I will never support this, whether we vote today or delay it.” Board Member Carol Coleman made motions to deny the comprehensive plan and master plan changes, which carried 6-0.

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PZA Board Opposed

continued from page 1 10-acre buffer between the communities. “Where are the 10 acres? They don’t exist,” he said. Further, he said that the development is being billed as if it sits on the entire 53 acres, while it will sit on only about 20. He also took aim at the proposed three-story buildings.

“You’ll have 26 of these three-story buildings on 20 acres,” French said. “Would you put this in Paddock Park? If it doesn’t fit there, it doesn’t fit in our neighborhood either.” Opposition also came from the Stonehaven community, which is located south of the site. Resident Scott Mackenzie was concerned about overcrowding local schools, along with traffic and parking issues. “There’s not sufficient parking,” he said. Developer Jared Weiner with

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Pebb Enterprises noted that the complaints were coming from residents outside of Wellington. “I pay taxes in the Village of Wellington,” he said. “The developers we are going to be working with pay taxes to the Village of Wellington.” Board Member Paul Adams said he didn’t want to see three-story buildings on the site. “Three-story rentals don’t belong there,” he said. “The housing stock for rentals [in Wellington] is abundant. My vote would just be

to say no. We gave you what you asked for originally.” There are too many concerns to recommend approval, Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca said. “I’m impressed with the project,” she said. “But I can’t in good conscience recommend approval because there are too many concerns.” Drahos said he would not want a similar project in his neighborhood. “I think Wellington should be encouraging home ownership, not

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STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS AT CAFCI CEREMONY IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) hosted its 22nd annual Student Assistance Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 3 at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach. The theme was “The Future is Yours,” and featured Atlantic High School Principal Anthony Lockhart as guest speaker. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Cedric Lynch, Nadine White-Boyd, Elaine Ealy, Junette Powell, Pearline Roomes and Anthony Lockhart.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright and guest speaker Anthony Lockhart with all the scholarship recipients.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright, Pearline Roomes, Elaine Ealy, Winn-Dixie’s Farrah Shoukry, Junette Powell, Nadine White-Boyd and Cedric Lynch.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright with Junior Citizen Award recipients Marcus Wilson and Brandon Boyd.

Lindjee Noziere received the Martin Roomes Memorial Scholarship from Pearline Roomes.

The Vivian A. Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund committee with Eagle Scouts Hunter Johnson and Ross Pantone.

BUCKLER’S CRAFT FAIR BRINGS HOMEMADE GOODS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS

Buckler’s Craft Show returned to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. Attendees enjoyed a weekend browsing and purchasing great homemade products, crafts, food and more. For more info., visit www.bucklercraftfair.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Greg and Tiffany Dissel show their Koala Printworks art prints.

Suzanne Mixon shows one of her creative jellies and jams.

Anita Gierok with Banana Nut Heads shows off the breads she makes.

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Vehicle Burglaries At Wellington Park

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report MAY 4 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington responded to Tiger Shark Cove Park last Sunday afternoon in response to several vehicle burglaries. According to separate PBSO reports, residents called to report that someone had smashed their windows to gain access to the vehicles. According to one report, the victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot at approximately 1:15 p.m. When he returned approximately one hour later, he discovered someone had smashed his driver’s-side window. Although there was a GPS unit in the vehicle, nothing was taken. The damage was estimated at $500. There was no further information available at the time of the report. According to a second PBSO report, sometime between 1:55 and 2:15 p.m., someone used an unknown object to smash the passenger-side window and stole a purse valued at approximately $100. There was approximately $300 in damage. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. ••• MAY 1 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a bar on Belvedere Road early last Thursday morning regarding an assault. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the victim got into an argument outside the bar with an unknown male. According to the report, a witness observed the suspect punch the victim in the head. The victim fell to the ground, and the suspect fled the scene. According to the report, the victim was knocked unconscious and had a laceration on his forehead. He was transported to Wellington Regional Medical Center, but the victim was too intoxicated to give a report. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’10” with brown hair. MAY 1 — A resident of Camellia Drive called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Thursday evening regarding a home burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim arrived home and made contact with his neighbor, who said at approximately 5 p.m., she saw two teenagers outside his home. According to the report, the neighbor saw the men at the victim’s door underneath the carport tugging on the screen at the door window. The neighbor approached the suspects, and they told her they were collecting money. According to the report, the suspects fled south on Camellia Drive toward the park. When the victim arrived home, he observed that his screen was out of place. The suspects were described as black males between 16 and 18 years old with short cropped

hair. One was wearing a red shirt and shorts, and the other was in a blue shirt and shorts. There was no further information available at the time of the report. MAY 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to 50th Street North last Friday morning regarding a case of lewd and lascivious conduct. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 9:41 a.m., the victim was jogging while pushing her three-year-old daughter in a stroller. A silver Honda Civic stopped in front of her, and a man exited the vehicle. According to the report, the man dropped his pants around his ankles and began touching himself before getting back in his vehicle and fleeing the area. The man was described as a white male in his 20s wearing a suit and tie. There was no further information available at the time of the report. MAY 2 — A resident of 80th Lane North called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Friday to report a stolen tag. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Thursday and 1 a.m. the following morning, someone stole the license plate from the victim’s daughter’s vehicle. The daughter’s boyfriend noticed a vehicle pull out of the driveway at approximately 1 a.m. and head west on 80th Lane North to Temple Blvd. The witness did not observe the license plate or the suspect(s). There was no further information available at the time of the report. MAY 2 — A Wellington man was arrested last Friday morning on charges of drunken driving. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was driving down Southern Blvd. when he observed a vehicle being driven by 60-yearold Kenneth Gellis at a high rate of speed. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with Gellis. According to the report, Gellis got out of the vehicle and was unable to walk and slurred his words. He was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license. MAY 4 — A resident of 67th Street North called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Sunday regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. last Friday and 6 p.m. the following evening, someone stole the victim’s white EZ-GO golf cart from her unfenced property. The victim parked her vehicle in her back yard and later noticed it missing. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. MAY 4 — A West Palm Beach woman called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday regarding a vehicle burglary. See BLOTTER, page 16

Wellington Man Nabbed For Impersonating An Officer

MAY 2 — A Wellington man was arrested last Friday for impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, between 4 and 4:30 a.m., 22-yearold Kevin Smith made two traffic stops while impersonating a law enforcement officer in the Village of Wellington. Smith was diving a red Crown

Victoria. According to the report, victims said Smith was wearing blue jeans and black vest with a sleeveless shirt underneath, and had handcuffs on his clothing and a police badge hanging around his neck. Anyone who may have encountered Smith impersonating a law enforcement officer is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Dana Capasso is a white female, 5’6” tall and weighing 230 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Her date of birth is 04/04/85. Capasso is wanted for failure to appear on charges of organized scheme to defraud. Her last known addresses were North Dixie Highway in Lake Worth and Alexandra Circle in Wellington. She is wanted as of 05/01/14. • Karin Holmes is a black female, 5’3” tall and weighing 170 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Her date of birth is 03/21/62. Holmes is wanted on felony charges of cruelty to animals. Her last known addresses were Dellwood Avenue in Loxahatchee and Camellia Drive in Royal Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 05/01/14. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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Parent Company Honors WRMC With UHS Excellence Award

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Alan B. Miller, founder and CEO of Universal Health Services, presented the UHS Excellence Award to Wellington Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 7. The award is given annually to one of the 26 acute-care hospitals in the UHS family. Miller said the excellence program was developed by UHS as an adjunct to professional service awards that are given by outside professional organizations. “There are a number of criteria for the service excellence program,” Miller said to several hundred staff and local officials

attending the ceremony. “It’s related to physician satisfaction scores, patient satisfaction scores and employee engagement — to be sure that the whole team is functioning the same way at a high level for the patient. I am very delighted that this hospital and all of you have been singled out to win this award.” Miller said the coveted award is extremely competitive and highly sought out within the UHS system. “I have nothing to do with which hospital is selected,” he said. “There is a very important group that determines this distinction, but I’m not involved with it. While my name is around this hospital in

WRMC CEO Robbin Lee presents a Baccarat crystal vase to UHS CEO Alan Miller.

a few places, the award is yours. You have earned it.” WRMC CEO Robbin Lee accepted the award on the hospital’s behalf. “We are just thrilled today to receive this award,” she said. “We know that it is a reward that we all have earned. To get this award is one of the most amazing moments of my career.” Lee presented Miller with a Baccarat crystal vase finished with a gold image of a Thoroughbred horse. She also gave UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez a star to signify his support of the hospital. All the directors were given certificates for their accomplishments.

WRMC board members Jess Santamaria, Dr. Gordon Johnson, Tom Wenham and Ben Boynton, CFO Joseph Paul, Dr. Richard Hays, Dr. Samuel Falzone, CEO Robbin Lee, CNO Sam Cassel, UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez and UHS CEO Alan Miller at the award presentation.

WRMC staff members Monique McCray-Jackson, Carolyn Potter, Brooklyn Barcenilla, Juanita Hernandez and Paulina Monaco enjoy the buffet after the presentation.

Gareth Johnson performs for the crowd on his violin.

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Groves Council Gives First OK To Manure Dumping Ordinance

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the first reading of a stronger ordinance to control illegal dumping of animal waste in the town. The new ordinance is designed to replace an existing one that has been ineffective. Tuesday’s hearing was a second attempt at a preliminary reading after a version of the ordinance was rejected in March because council members believed it would have infringed on the ability of residents to move small amounts of animal waste. The intent of the rules are to control haulers and property own-

K-Park

Another Request For Proposals

continued from page 1 components. “It seems like the residential space must be marketdriven,” he said. “It seems like the private industry is wanting to buy and develop, and we’re getting what they think the market is dictating.” Although he supports some senior housing on the site, Willhite didn’t want new retail to take away from existing retail spaces. “We were promised a bank, and we got a PDQ,” he said of the neighboring commercial development. “It seems like it’s hard to locate the things [developers] are targeting.” He also said he wanted to see a buffer between the existing homes to the west of the site. Mayor Bob Margolis supported putting out another request for proposals. “I think it would be important,” he said. “And though I think we

ers who allow dumping of tons of the material. Councilman Tom Goltzené asked where the underlined portions of the draft ordinance came from, and Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said he had added them in keeping with commonly accepted best management practices and other regulations, including those of the state, county and Wellington, where most of the animal waste is believed to originate. The additions included restrictions on where animal waste can be dumped on property, including distances from the edges of property, potable wells and water bodies, as well as fines for violations. The new draft ordinance elimi-

nated a permit fee for property owners but retained fines for haulers found to be dumping illegally. Goltzené said he thought the draft ordinance was still too restrictive on property owners. “It’s really excessive regulation; not at all what I’m looking to see,” he said. “It picks arbitrary numbers for no good reason, and it definitely interferes with the agricultural rights of people who are receiving and have the manure. I believe that it makes illegal the simple act of one neighbor taking a wheelbarrow from their property to the next without getting a permit from the town, and I think that is absurd. This town was not created to become a regulation nightmare.”

Goltzené said the ordinance should address only the original issue — controlling excessive dumping from outside the town, and that the draft ordinance would discourage agricultural uses. “If we want to drive agriculture out, this is a good first step,” he said. “I don’t think this is what we had in mind.” Town Manager Mark Kutney said many of the additions were from comments made by Planning & Zoning Board members, and Cirullo had incorporated them into the draft ordinance. Cirullo explained that he had incorporated two concepts: controlling the haulers and land use to promote best management

practices. “I don’t want to leave the impression that I did this in a vacuum,” he said, explaining that he had met with numerous agencies, including the Solid Waste Authority and the State Attorney’s Office. Councilman Jim Rockett said he recognized many changes in the draft ordinance that council members had talked about at previous meetings. “There’s no charge for the permit,” he said. “That was a big issue that we touched on.” He added that it gives relief to property owners who have suffered from having large amounts of animal waste dumped on neighboring property. “I’ve got to believe that some of this is pretty

could dictate what we’d like to see on the property, there are people who do that for a living.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked whether council members wanted to reserve some space for the village’s recreational needs. “This is our last opportunity for open fields for play,” she said. Though some council members noted that Wellington has 10 acres behind the Hampton Inn for fields, Gerwig said that could also be developed in the future. “I don’t want us to sell the entire thing down the road,” she said. When K-Park was originally purchased, it was with a public purpose in mind, Councilman Howard Coates said. “I’m hesitant to let it go for anything but a public purpose,” he said. Coates noted, however, that he could compromise if the funds from the purchase were used for a public good. “The property itself might not be used for a public purpose, but the proceeds could be used to buy land that could then be used for a public purpose,” he said. K-Park is also Wellington’s last

opportunity for economic growth, Coates said. “I don’t have a lot of hope for the medical arts,” he said. “If we take the initiative, we can create an area that will have several hundred career-type jobs. This is the property. There is no other property left to do that.” He agreed with Margolis that a request for proposals should be open-ended. “Let’s let the free market tell us what is driving it,” Coates said. Council members directed staff to draft the RFP. On another topic, the council discussed possible sites Wellington could acquire for water management or growth. Among the sites are 40 acres off Flying Cow Road, which could be a site for horse manure disposal. “One of the problems in the equestrian community is horse waste,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “The biggest problem getting it disposed of properly is the cost of transport.” Schofield said that waste haulers could dump the manure at the 40 acres and then those who utilize the manure could come

pick it up. “It would be at no charge to us,” he said. “We’d essentially have the operating costs of a transfer station.” A second site would bring 3,000 acres to the village for water management. Located near the Homeland community, Schofield said the property is owned by the South Florida Water Management District. “This allows us to solve a lot of [drainage] problems,” he said. Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said Wellington could offer the SFWMD to pay for the cost of a levy and a revised pump system, and use the site for water control. A third site is the executive golf course at the Wanderers Club, which Schofield said could be a passive park and also provide equestrian uses. “On the west side, closest to residents, it could be a passive park,” he said. “On the eastern side, it would be things that would meet equestrian needs.” Schofield said Wellington staff would get appraisals on the properties and come back before the council.

Students Pledge To ‘Get There Safe’

Royal Palm Beach High School and the Allstate Foundation are encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel. On Wednesday, May 14, students will raise a flag in solidarity with thousands of teens pledging to “Get There Safe.” The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on the RPBHS campus. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of American teens, causing more teen deaths each year than homicide, suicide and cancer. To spotlight this issue in Florida, one of the states with the most teen crash fatalities, the Allstate Foundation, singer Austin Mahone and thousands of Florida teens are participating in the #GetThereSafe program. The program kicks off during Global Youth Traffic Safety Month this May, which leads into the deadly summer driving season. “We should always have each other’s backs, and this program lets us do that when it really counts — behind the wheel,” Mahone said. “The fact that nearly eight teens die each day in car crashes motivated me to get involved so

good,” Rockett said. Rockett made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented by staff, and it carried 3-2, with Goltzené and Mayor Dave Browning opposed. The second and final public hearing will take place June 3. In other business, the council approved a professional services agreement extension with Underwood Management Services Group for an additional year. The council also approved a piggyback contract with North Florida Emulsions for road microsurfacing and renewed agreements with four contractors for emergency removal, monitoring and grinding of storm debris.

that my friends, family and fans can all get there safe every time they get into a car.” The #GetThereSafe program also encourages teens to flag the issue of teen safe driving in their schools and communities through social media conversations. The highlight of the program will be when RPBHS students gather to raise a #GetThereSafe flag at the school. The flag serves as a symbol of solidarity and a visual reminder for teens to practice smart driving behaviors. The #GetThereSafe campaign is the Allstate Foundation’s teenled program that raises awareness around the dangers of the three risky driving behaviors that frequently cause fatal teen crashes — speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and being distracted. Now through Aug. 8, teens have a chance to show where and how they get there safely by entering the #GetThereSafe Challenge. The winner will win a meet-and-greet with Mahone. For more info., visit www.teensgettheresafe.com.

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WELLINGTON’S TEMPLE BETH TORAH HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR SHANA SASKO

Adrienne Sasko, Cantor Carrie Barry, Shana Sasko, Sara Cordes and Cheryl Cordes.

“Team Shana” supporters wore shirts in support.

Brotherhood members John Bilkis, Douglas Barr, Andrew S. Goldstein, Cheryl Herrman and Vince Gerardi at the barbecue.

Some of Shana’s supporters at the event.

Elizabeth Brandes and Suzi Brawer with the “Seeds of Hope.”

Lili Bilkis, Lauren Bilkis, Lila Goldstein, Jennifer Goldstein, Gabby Powell and Lu Powell of the Sisterhood Bake Sale.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOSTS CIRCUS LUNCHEON AT RPB CULTURAL CENTER

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, May 2 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The theme of the luncheon was “Circus Acts,” and entertainers from G.S. Entertainment performed. There was a stilt walker, juggler, PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER contortionist and dancer. Lunch was catered by Butterfields Southern Café.

Joy Maale and Anne-Marie Matozzo enjoy the luncheon.

Helio and Effie Gonzalez and Alice and C.S. Stearns join the circus entertainers on stage.

Young at Heart President Margie Bonner, Secretary Phyllis Katz and Vice President Gloria Ferrara.

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Royal Palm Beach High School Dancers PROJECT 425 HONORED Perform ‘Fame’ To A Sold-Out Audience

The Royal Palm Beach High School Dancers and the Wildcat Dance Team performed Fame on Thursday, May 1 in the school’s auditorium. The dancers did 24 routines that included jazz, lyrical, adagio, hiphop, musical theater and praise. Among the 100-plus dancers were 20 graduating seniors. Bryce Blecher and Bianca Labady, the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team and RPB Dancers’ Principal Dancers and Grand National Champions in duet, gave their final performance dancing adagio, to a song they dedicated to their coach, teacher and mentor Michele Blecher, “To Mama B, The Home She Built.” The Wildcat Dancers did a physically demanding jazz routine to “Black and Gold.” Period 4’s rendition of the song “Hot Lunch Jam” was fast-paced and fun when the dancers left the stage to hand out candy from their lunchbox props to the sold-out audience. Period 7’s “Mad House” was a crowd favorite. Two other duets were also ranked as best of the show, “In This Shirt,” a contemporary piece by Andres Cazares and Stephanie Sanchez, and “Love Comes Through the Door,” a musical theater number performed by Bryce Blecher and Brittany Canales. Period 5’s “Red Light” was

masterfully choreographed with many formations artistically performed. Period 6 shined the light with a praise jazz dance, “Never Alone.” The audience jumped to its feet, clapped and danced to the grand finale, “Fame,” when all 100-plus dancers took the stage in unison for their final dance. During the grand bow, a plaque was given by Michele Blecher to Phyllis Blackmon, the outgoing dance president, and pinned Crystal Causey as the new president. The captain, graduating senior Bryce Blecher, presented new captain Brittany Canales her bars and captain pin, then Canales pinned the new co-captain, Stephanie Sanchez. Michelle Blecher gave the honor dance students their cords and a trophy.

(Above) The RPB Dancers and the Wildcat Dancers. (Below) Front row: soloists and duos Will Betancourt, Andres Cazares and Bryce Blecher; back row: Sandy Goll, Tatyana Blackmon, Bianca Labady and Ivone Torres.

Gov. Rick Scott joined by Florida Army National Guard Major General James D. “Don” Tyre and Dan Davis, director of the State Veterans’ Homes Program with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, to personally place the Governor’s Veteran Service Medal around the neck of 101 veterans April 29 at the National Guard Armory in Fort Lauderdale. The Governor’s Veterans Service Award honors Floridians who have served in the U.S. military. The front of the medal depicts the Great Seal of the State of Florida. The back of the medal displays the five seals representing the five branches of the military, with an inscription that reads “Honoring Those Who Served.” Project 425 of Palm Beach County was represented by seven of its crewmembers — the largest group of any of the veteran groups in attendance. To the governor’s surprise, Project 425 Major General Wayne P. Jackson presented Scott the 425 Challenge Coin. Shown here at the coin presentation are: Ray Branch, Mike Carroll, Ken Baer, Bill Arcuri, Gov. Scott, Major General Jackson, Curt Rich, Major General Tyre, Bill Jeczalik and Dan Davis.

Nicole Hessen Honored Among FAWL’s 2014 Leaders In Law

Nicole Hessen, a partner with Wender, Hedler & Hessen P.A., has been selected to join the Florida Association of Women Lawyer’s (FAWL) 2014 class of Leaders in the Law. For this award, FAWL solicited chapter nominations of women who had earned the respect of others professionally, been involved in activities for the betterment of the local community, exemplified the qualities of a positive role model and advanced the cause of women in the community. The chapter nominated Hessen, and the FAWL board of directors approved the nomination. “This is a wonderful honor,” said Hessen, who was elected

president of the Palm Beach County Chapter of FAWL, has previously held committee positions with FAWL and served on its board of directors. “FAWL promotes the advancement of women and supports many organizations throughout our community. Knowing this recognition came from my peers makes this doubly gratifying.” Hessen has dedicated her career to representing injured workers in Palm Beach County. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and is known for her compassionate approach to the practice of law. In addition to her association with FAWL, Hessen was elected

to serve on the voluntary Bar Liaison Committee for the Florida Bar. She is also co-chair of the Events Committee for Diversity and Inclusion for the Palm Beach County Bar, is a Florida Bar SCOPE Mentor and is a volunteer with the Pace Center for Girls of Palm Beach County. She is also on the board of directors for the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Workers’ Compensation Section, Florida Bar, Florida Workers’ Advocates. For more information on Wender, Hedler & Hessen P.A., visit www.injuredworkersonly. com or call (561) 246-6666.

Jay de Guia

Joshua A. Miolan

Airmen Jay de Guia and Joshua A. Miolan recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic

training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. De Guia is the son of Edna de Guia of Wellington and nephew of Odelon Vergara of Houston, Texas. He is a 2011 graduate of Wellington High School. Miolan is the son of Lynnette Sanchez of West Palm Beach. He is a 2013 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

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ROSA CABRERA WINS ‘MY TEACHER ROCKS’

Frontier Elementary School is proud to announce that Rosa Cabrera was named South Florida Parenting magazine’s “My Kid’s Teacher Rocks” winner for May. Sherrie Dulany and her daughter Jaci nominated Cabrera for a variety of reasons. “Mrs. Cabrera fosters a love of learning in all students,” Dulany said. “She goes above and beyond, e-mailing and texting parents, even on the weekends. She comes to work early and stays late. Mrs. Cabrera has created a family of learners in her classroom.” Help Cabrera win the South Florida Teacher of the Year contest by voting for her online. Visit www.southfloridaparenting.com and cast your vote. Voting ends Monday, May 12. Shown here is Jaci Dulany with Rosa Cabrera.

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Acreage Pines Hosts Medical Career Day

Acreage Pines Elementary School is wrapping up its ground-breaking year with Medical Career Day on Friday, May 9. Local partners from the medical community — Miami Children’s Hospital, Ibis Animal Hospital, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and Good Samaritan Medical Center — will speak with students on the many job options that await them if they complete the track through middle school, high school and post-secondary schooling. The Biomedical and Veterinary Technology Academy at Acreage Pines is the first of its kind in Palm Beach County and the State of Florida to target elementary students with a high interest in medical and veterinary sciences. The program provides students in kindergarten through fifth grades with a medical- and veterinary-themed curriculum

that is integrated into the current state standards. The curriculum teaches job-specific medical skills and increases student awareness of health-related professions. Specific focuses include: foundations of health and wellness, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, prevention of disease, medical illustration, animal therapy and robotic applications in healthcare. Good Samaritan Medical Center teamed up with Acreage Pines to help launch the school’s program by equipping the school’s medical lab with equipment and supplies. The hospital also provided student field trips, guest speakers, training materials and student curriculum, “the OrganWise Guys.” “We’re happy to assist in creating an environment for young children to learn about the medical field,” said Mark Nosacka, chief executive officer of Good Samaritan Medical Center. “This program

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the school’s medical lab. will increase students’ drive to succeed, while at the same time prepare them for entry into middle school medical science programs.” Principal Amy Dujon is ecstatic about what lies ahead of the program. “We have a remarkable opportunity to ignite a passion within

students for the medical sciences and set them on a path of success and college and career readiness,” she said. “My goal is to continue to build a model program for other schools to emulate.” For more info., contact Dujon at amy.dujon@palmbeachschools. org or call (561) 904-9500.

RPB Student Tops In DTWT Essay Contest

One eighth grade student from Royal Palm Beach wrote about her drug-addicted mother, whose boyfriends would physically abuse her and her older sister. A sixth-grade boy from Boca Raton wrote about his older brother who was shot and killed for the $50 he had in his pocket. The act robbed him of ever getting to know his older brother. This is just a sampling of the compelling essays written by more than 25,000 Palm Beach County middle-school students in their efforts to stop youth violence in the “Do the Write Thing Challenge” (DTWT), a program from the National Campaign to Stop Violence. The program does not focus on the poignant stories that often come to light in essays and in-class discussion. The focus is to

help students identify the causes of bullying and violence, examining the impact it has on them and, most importantly, what each student can do to help prevent it. Ten students — five girls and five boys — selected by the Palm Beach County Steering Committee of the National Campaign to Stop Violence will be recognized Monday, May 12 at a luncheon held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. The top boy and girl will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14-18, where they and other “ambassadors” from around the country will be honored in a national ceremony. From the 25,000 Palm Beach County middle school students who participated in the Do

the Write Thing Challenge, 292 were selected as finalists, who, with their parents, teachers and principals will attend the May 12 recognition luncheon. The top five girl recipients are: Kennedy Thomas of Crestwood Middle School, eighth grade; Kaitlyn Adams of Conniston Middle School, sixth grade; Caira Palmer of Lantana Middle School, eighth grade; Patricia Willoughby of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, eighth grade; and Manuela Leyva of Boca Raton Middle School, seventh grade. The top five boy recipients are: Michael Lesh of Don Estridge High Tech Middle School, sixth grade; Dakota Downs of Pahokee Middle School, seventh grade; Keimoni Hunter of JFK Middle

Kennedy Thomas of RPB. School, sixth grade; Josue Rendon of L.C. Swain Middle School, seventh grade; and Jamarian Green of Lake Shore Middle School, eighth grade.

Cypress Trails Elementary Promotes STEM Initiative

In honor of Arbor Day, New Horizons Elementary School students each received a scarlet bush seedling from the Village of Wellington. They learned through classroom guidance lessons that showing citizenship involves working together to make the community better and includes recycling, reusing, reducing and planting trees. Shown here are students with their scarlet bush seedlings.

Leading the way in Cypress Trails Elementary School’s STEM initiative is kindergarten teacher Angelita Browne. Browne has been teaching the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and mathematics by empowering her students to make observations of real world seeds and plants by cultivating a school garden. Students learned to observe, describe and tend the plants, and note all the changes that occurred. The students pulled weeds, dug

holes and planted. They also made hypotheses about what conditions are optimal for their garden. “I am so proud of the vegetable garden they have created,” Principal Tameka Robinson said. “This experience has provided an opportunity to collaborate, cultivate and really employ their critical-thinking skills, which increases student engagement. We are so excited about the hands-on activities we are implementing into our curriculum with the STEM initiative.”

Angelita Browne and Principal Tameka Robinson lead STEM students in the school’s garden.

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Binks Forest Students â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pay It Forwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Fourth-grade gifted students at Binks Forest Elementary School have learned an important lesson from their teachers: always pay it forward through community service. Fourth-grade gifted teacher Kathy Zangen developed a social service project for her uniquely talented and leadershiporiented groups. First, the students were asked to consider the world around them and to think critically to identify an authentic problem that could eventually solve or actively help to solve in their communities. Students were then taught how to analyze a problem and create a manageable action plan that could be implemented through elementary school, middle school and high school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at first on a local level, potentially expanding their projects at a district, state,

national levels and, ultimately, on a global scale. This project was intended to go beyond the acquisition of service points to graduate high school. Zangen was motivated to provide a problem-solution approach to authentic problems that bothered her students, so they could make a positive impact on the world around them. Knowing that many of her students have been fortunate to be insulated from the realities and inequities surrounding them, Zangen wanted them to have the opportunity to dig deep to fix a problem, so they could experience the value in giving back on a deeper level. Five classes of gifted students at Binks Forest Elementary School are once again at work evaluating problems and considering how to anticipate and overcome the

obstacles that often stop the rest of us from acting. Sarah Clein, now a fifth-grade student, is a perfect example of a student who took her project and put it in front of everyone who would listen; now the entire world is paying attention. Clein, with the help of her family, came up with an idea to help a family member. Her inspiration was her cousin, Aaron, and his cancer diagnosis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aaronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iPad Lending Libraryâ&#x20AC;? has been a wonderful distraction for many children battling cancer. Cleinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service project bought 44 iPads that are being used in three hospitals in South Florida. Her project was featured on the Today show. Since that airing, another 57 iPads have been purchased with help from many wonderful donations. Clein recently received a wonderful surprise from Superintendent Wayne Gent, who stopped

Student Sarah Clein with Superintendent Wayne Gent. by Binks Forest to personally meet with Clein about her extremely giving service project.

Kings Academy Teaching Personal Finance

The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy is offering Dave Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foundations in Personal Finance,â&#x20AC;? the premier curriculum for teaching financial literacy to students using interactive learning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dave Ramsey Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal finance course has definitely been one of the most important and practical courses at the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy over the last 9 years,â&#x20AC;? said personal finance teacher Richie Leber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As

a teacher, I constantly hear parents say how much their kids are learning and conversing with them about the topics being discussed. I have also had a number of students in college or in their professional lives who say they are incorporating the things they have learned.â&#x20AC;? A national radio talk show host and bestselling author, Ramsey is helping teach students the financial lessons their parents learned the hard way. Using the same concepts

that are found in his books Financial Peace Revisited and The Total Money Makeover, Ramsey tailors the lessons to students by using fun, easy-to-understand methods. The class is taught on DVD by Ramsey and his daughter, Rachel Cruze. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To graduate from high school, you have to know what an amoeba is but not how to balance your checkbook,â&#x20AC;? Ramsey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After years of listening to parents tell me

their financial woes on the radio, it made sense to develop a program that would teach teenagers how to avoid their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mistakes.â&#x20AC;? More than 10,000 high schools and educational institutions are teaching students how to begin building wealth at an early age and how to avoid the pitfalls that lead to debt and even bankruptcy. More information about the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy is available online at www.tka.net.

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Loxahatchee Groves School Carnival May 17

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School will hold its annual carnival on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free event will feature fun for the whole family. There will be games, rides, a plant sale, local entertainment and lots of food. Additionally, there will be a silent auction, which will feature items and services from local businesses, as well as themed classroom baskets. Anyone who donates an item or a service will be recognized by the Parent Teacher Organization. Silent auction donations must be made by May 12. All donations

are tax deductible. Tickets for rides and games can be purchased before the carnival at a discount. Tickets will also be sold during the carnival. Vendors are still needed and cost $50 per space. Vendors must bring their own table, tent, chairs and other supplies. All proceeds go directly to the children, teachers and school to provide resources and materials that are needed in the classroom. Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School is located at 16020 Okeechobee Blvd. For more information, call Candi at (561) 904-9200.

Wellington Elementary School Hosting Camp Program This Summer

Wellington Elementary School is offering a summer camp for elementary-school-aged children in kindergarten through fifth grades. Campers will go on field trips three times a week to different places, such as Rapids Water Park, the movies, bowling, the Santaluces High School pool, ChuckE-Cheese, the Palm Beach Zoo, skating and much more. There will be bounce houses, as well. There will be several sessions: session one, June 9 through June

20; session two, June 23 through July 3; session three, July 7 through July 18; and session four, July 21 through Aug. 1. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with camper pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. Each session costs $295 per child. Some lunches are included. Fees include field trips, activities, snacks and drinks. All fees must be prepaid in full before May 9 and are non-refundable. For more info., call (561) 6510630.

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Holding A Garage Sale Never Seems To Be Worth It In The End I had another garage sale last weekend. I don’t know why I keep doing this. Well, I do know. It’s because I know what I paid for things and I hate simply throwing them out without one last-ditch effort to recoup some of my money. But if you add in labor, materials and the time I am spending not doing other things, I am only throwing good money after bad. But don’t get me wrong — I love garage sales. That is, I love the shopping part. The selling part is so much more difficult. While it is loads of fun to eat a leisurely breakfast and then cruise around in my car perusing the castoffs of others, it is not so fun to revisit the failure of each

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The Sonic BOOMER and every item I plan to sell, assess its merits and demerits, and then assign it a price. It is not fun to peel apart 315 price stickers and write on them with a pen that will always, always, always run out of ink halfway through. It is not fun to clear a space in my

garage to sell the stuff, and it is not fun to set it all up knowing it will all come back down on Monday morning. It is not fun putting my garage back in order on Tuesday, after I’ve laboriously carted all this trash to a thrift shop. It takes me hours to make signs on fluorescent poster boards (that I had to buy) with fat markers (that I had to buy), and then I have to put them up. At dawn on the day of the sale, I drive around in my car bleary-eyed, trying not to get mowed down by traffic as I poke stubborn signs into the ground. Later that day, I will have to load these signs (with their accompanying clumps of dirt) into my clean vehicle.

I will also have to sit in the hot sun, conversing with strangers about the origins of this garbage and why I’ve priced it so high. (“Three dollars for a table lamp? Really?” “OK, then. You can have it for $2, just give me back the lightbulb.” “But I’ll need the lightbulb!”) I honestly thought I had come further than this in my life. Well, there is one fun part — the counting of the money. At the end of the day, even if it looks like I haven’t made a dent in the pile of stuff I’ve offered to strangers, they have somehow given me cash for some of it. There’s the $2 for the lamp, for instance (complete with $4 light bulb). There’s $3 for a box full of used

socks (ick). There’s $12 for a non-working lawnmower, $5 for a barbecue grill labeled “potentially dangerous” and $1 for a fire extinguisher labeled “empty.” (Those last two were bought by the same person — someone who obviously has a death wish). I sold a bunch of ceramic knickknacks for 50 cents each and seven pairs of jeans at $2 a pair. The sum total of everything I sold ultimately amounted to $183.75. Worth it? No, but it will cover the cost of everything I buy next weekend at yard sales, plus a trip to the doughnut shop, plus lunch. And you have to consider the alternative — life as a hoarder.

Latest Spider-Man Movie An Entertaining Bit Of Summer Fun

The new movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2 does everything a sequel should do: make the villain(s) more interesting, the hero more heroic, the special effects even more special. And, to a large degree, it does work. The movie, rather too long at two hours and 20 minutes, is good. It holds attention and has some good moments. On the other hand, it is not great. The second film in the Captain America series, out only a few weeks, was superb. This new movie is just pretty good. Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) has become a bit of a wise guy in his dual roles: He likes to have fun and toy with the nasty villains. In the opening, a very long sequence, he manages to save the city from terrorists stealing plutonium while managing to do wisecracks almost as good as Tony Stark (Ironman), and managing to get to his own high school graduation just in time

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler to collect his diploma and lay a hot kiss on girlfriend Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), the valedictorian. But she’s thinking of heading off to England for college, and he’s torn up because at the end of the last movie, her father demanded he promise to stay away from her during a deathbed scene. He wants to hold to the promise, but he still loves her. Then there are new complications. Aunt May (Sally Field) tells him his father was called a traitor, and his best friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) returns from a

10-year exile but is dying from the same rare disease that killed his father, Norman, who was the big villain in the first movie. Peter is very torn. In the meantime, Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx), a brilliant nerd who designed New York’s electrical grid, admires Spider-Man. But, put upon greatly by evil Oscorp executives, he winds up electrocuted and becomes Electro, who can absorb huge amounts of electricity and let it out really fast. At first he is confused and a bit pathetic, but that changes as Spider-Man defeats him and he is sent to an Oscorp mental institution where, in a scene reminiscent of old World War II movies, a scientist with a heavy Germanic accent (Marton Csokas) tells him that he is now pretty much a science sample who will give up his secrets through pain. While that is going on, Harry tries to get Spider-Man’s blood and has his economic power taken away by the evil executives

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at Oscorp. He releases Electro and uses him to break into the company and gets a sample of the special medication that would presumably help him heal. It turns him into a new version of Green Goblin, and he and Electro begin an attack that eventually leads to tragedy. The cast is good. Garfield is a far more interesting hero than most similar characters. He has doubts and lets the audience see it. Unfortunately, some of them have become tics. He has a way of pausing before speaking that, used over and over and over, becomes annoying. DeHaan is good as Harry. It is easy to sympathize with him before he becomes a monster. And Foxx’s Max seems far more sinned against than evil, although in the end, he becomes a horrendous villain. Stone is by far the best performer. She gives a well-rounded effect to Gwen. She is brilliant, brave and real. In many ways, she is the hero of the film. She is not a su-

perhero; she only has her brains and guts, and she uses them. Stone shows those elements, but also a warmth, a generosity and the kind of toughness that makes it clear she could be a superhero if she got some powers. The film moves quickly at times, mostly to give the impression that it is better plotted than it truly is. The villains are pathetic personalities, ruined by their sudden superpowers. And Spider-Man still has to deal with his own self-doubts, his desire to rehabilitate his father’s reputation, his love for Gwen. Spidey has long been one of the most modern of the superheroes. In a way, he is the Woody Allen of the Marvel Group. He tries to be a normal guy but enjoys the challenge of being a superhero too much to stop while recognizing that it is also screwing up his life. That makes his movies more entertaining but somewhat limited. Still, it’s a nice summer flick. See it.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAIL STUDENTS PITCH IN TO BEAUTIFY SCHOOL WITH PLANTS

Equestrian Trails Elementary School, using money from parents and the PTA, started planting foliage on the far right side of the school and in the courtyard on Tuesday, May 6. Students pitched in with direction from Jeff Osias of Southern Gardens, who provided the PHOTOS BY FABIANA OTERO/TOWN-CRIER plants, and with parents of the Green Thumbs Club.

Students, faculty and volunteers help with planting.

Ashley Garland and Aidan Drexler help out.

Jamie Asaro, Jess Merida and Maria St. John help plant in the school’s courtyard.

Breonna Hicks and Marena Marquez with some of the plants.

Silke Corredio and Tara Margolis of the Green Thumbs Club with Jeff Osias of Southern Gardens.

Malaki Duggan, Andrew Mack, James DeGuiceis and Cameron Klimek.

Inaugural ‘Feed Palm Beach County Day’ A Great Success

On April 12, more than 200 people participated in the first “Feed Palm Beach County Day” at Gaines Park in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach Rotary Club sponsored the project, working in partnership with the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Tony Lofaso, former president of the West Palm Beach Rotary Club, led the successful event. He raised more than $13,500 to buy the bulk meal supplies. Major sponsors included K&M Electric Supply Cal Cearly/Palm Beach Community Bank, Janet and Robert Nakushian, Racing to the Rescue, the Sovereign Order

of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, the West Palm Beach Rotary Club, Jack Lansing-UBS, the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and the City of West Palm Beach. Other club members, friends and local businesses were also supportive. Volunteers of all ages from dozens of diverse organizations and youth groups assembled more than 50,000 meals for Palm Beach County people in need. Club members from several Rotary groups, along with their families, friends and representatives from the Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office, Boy Scouts and other organiza-

tions worked together to ensure the project’s success. The 50,000-plus macaroni and cheese meals assembled by teams of 10 to 12 people will help tens of thousands of people who struggle to ensure there is food to get through the day. “While 70 percent of the meals went to the Palm Beach County Food Bank, the other 30 percent were split between five West Palm Beach-area elementary schools which have food pantries, including Egret Lake, Gold Coast, Meadow Park, Pleasant City and Wynnbrook, and the Gaines Park food pantry,” Lofaso said.

(L-R) Perry Borman of the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Tony Lofaso and Jim Sugarman of the West Palm Beach Rotary Club, and Floyd Hammer from the Outreach Program in Iowa, which coordinates programs like this around the country.

Volunteers assemble meals at Feed Palm Beach County Day. More than 50,000 macaroni and cheese meals were made.

NEWS BRIEFS Free 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program To Start

Palm Beach County 4-H is now offering its new Junior Master Gardeners program. The innovative program is modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener program. Children ages 8 to 11 will have the opportunity to explore topics such as environmental science, horticulture, animals, weather, soil and nutrition in this engaging, hands-on program. Fun and creative activities will help youth learn how to create their own gardens, contribute to their families by growing food, and provide service to the community. The program is made possible through a partnership with 4-H, Master Gardeners and Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. The first session will be held Monday, May 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension, 559 N. Military Trail, Exhibit Hall B, West Palm Beach. The subsequent sessions will be held every other Monday.

To attend the first session, participants must pre-register by May 15. To register, send an e-mail to fourh@pbcgov.org or call the 4-H office at (561) 233-1731.

Nature Camps At Okeeheelee

The Okeeheelee Nature Center is offering two one-week summer camp programs for young nature enthusiasts ages 9 to 12. Activities will include field trips, animal encounters, crafts and games. Marine Science Camp, June 16-20 — This week will focus on the coastal ecosystem in Florida. Field trips include: the Florida Oceanographic Society, the River Center and MacArthur Beach State Park. Fabulous Florida Camp, Aug. 4-8 — This week will focus on taking action to help keep Florida fabulous. Field trips include McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Resource Depot and Hobe Sound Nature Center. Camps operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and cost $150 per week. Registration is taken on a first-come,

first-served basis and is open until filled. Register at the nature center in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payment and birth certificate are required at the time of registration. For more info, call (561) 233-1400, ext. 2. The Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department. Visit www.pbcparks. com/nature for more info.

Free Workshop On Vegetable Growing June 14

Learn the secrets of vegetable gardening in South Florida with Palm Beach County Agricultural Economic Development Coordinator Arthur Kirstein and Mounts Botanical Garden Horticultural Supervisor Mike Page. The focus of the Farm Your Backyard workshop is on using established agricultural techniques for successful small-area vegetable garden projects. Tips and techniques on site preparation, seedling establishment, plantings, crop

maintenance and harvesting will be covered. A tour of the Mounts Botanical Garden vegetable garden will complete the program. The program is free of charge and is limited to the first 100 individuals to sign up. It will be held Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. To register, contact Melissa Allman at mallman@pbcgov.org.

Preparations for the installation of the new pour-in-place rubber surface and the rubber surface installation process will take approximately two weeks per park. During this process, only the playground area of each park will be closed. Other park amenities will remain open to the public. For more information on this project, call Jose Sanchez at (561) 791-4065.

New Rubber Surfaces At Wellington Parks

JDRF Benefit At Iron Lion

You may have noticed that the Berkshire neighborhood playground has a new rubber playing surface. The Village of Wellington completed the upgrade on April 28. A resurfacing project at Field of Dreams Park has begun and should be completed within 7 to 10 days. Resurfacing is also scheduled to take place in the following neighborhood parks: Summerwood, Block Island, Primrose, Brampton Cove, Staimford, Dorchester and Foresteria.

Iron Lion Fitness, a fitness studio that offers indoor cycling, yoga, boot camp classes and personal training, will be hosting a Ryde-a-Thon for Diabetes on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at Iron Lion Fitness (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 160, Wellington). The special charity event will feature food, drinks, music and cycling for a good cause. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 per “Ryde” to benefit JDRF. “This is a great opportunity for

Palm Beach County locals to come out and support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 diabetes,” said Seth Kaufmann, co-owner of Iron Lion Fitness. A raffle will also be held featuring several high-end items from local businesses including Village Music Wellington and the Palm Beach Polo Golf Course. For more information on how to volunteer or donate, contact Carol Quairoli at (305) 510-8437 or ceeq@bellsouth.net. The mission of JDRF is to improve the lives of all people with Type 1 diabetes by curing, treating and preventing the disease. More than 80 percent of expenditures support research and researchrelated education. Iron Lion Fitness has done yearly Ryde-a-Thons that have helped raise $5,000 per event. Founded by two Wellington High School graduates, Seth Kaufmann and Mike Bates, the studio uses the latest innovations, methods and proven trends in exercise science to lead and inspire clients on their journey toward peak physical and mental health. For more info., visit www.iron lionfit.com.

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Wellington Programs Offer Cure For Summertime Boredom

Education Place will hold its 2014 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Following the ceremony, the school will host a buffet dinner and pool party for the graduates, their families, and the faculty, students and parents of the Education Place community. Education Place, located in the original Wellington Mall, serves students in grades 1-12 offering an accredited curriculum in an alternative environment. Learn more at www.1educationplace.com.

School is almost out for summer, but before you pack your bags for vacation, take a look at the fun and reasonably priced programming offered in the Village of Wellington. Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) — This summer, the Wellington Community Center will offer a variety of camps for ages 3 and up with the usual camp fun of games, music, arts and crafts, snacks and more. There will also be camps specializing in tumbling, gymnastics, cheerleading and hip hop dance. New camps include yoga for teens, a theater program for special needs and Mad Science camp.

Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) — Children ages 5 to 15 will have a summer to remember at Wellington’s summer camp, which includes sporting and entertainment, animal exhibits, swimming, field trips and much more. Other summer-specific activities include the circus academy, basketball academy, speed and agility camp, fishing camp and soccer camps. Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) — Dive into summer fun at the Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground and kiddie water play area. American Red Cross summer swim lessons begin June

2 and continue through Aug. 4. Junior Lifeguard classes begin in June, with six sessions offered throughout the summer. The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) — Entertainment lives at the amphitheater, which hosts free movies every Friday night throughout the summer, as well as a summer tribute concert series. Every second and fourth Saturday between June and October, a tribute concert and food truck event will take place at the amphitheater. For more information about summer programs, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select Flyers and Guides.

Boundaries Will Not Change

additional seats for the future International Baccalaureate program,” Garrison said. “So we do not see at this point, absent some unforeseen development, the need for a boundary change in the near future.” Councilman Fred Pinto asked Garrison whether she had data on the number of students coming into the RPBHS from outside the community, and she said she did not, although it has been documented at other schools. “It’s very common at high schools, because we offer such a wide range of choices. It’s fairly common for about a third of the high school population to be attending a school elsewhere,” she said, explaining that more than 900 students within the Royal Palm Beach boundary attend magnet

programs at other schools. Pinto said his question was based on a concern the council had several years ago about the mix of students at RPBHS from outside the village’s boundaries, although they were within the school district’s boundaries. Issues were also raised about parents sending their high-school-age children to other schools. “It was a dual problem,” Pinto said. “We had many students whose parents were choosing not to send their kids to Royal Palm Beach High School, but our fine principal has really gotten his arms around that issue, and we’re getting that arrow back in the right direction. The other one was more to do with the way that the boundaries had been set several years ago, which we were very unhappy

with. That was really done without our cognizance of what happened, so I’m just asking for an update of where we are now.” Garrison noted that the school district boundaries do not coincide with municipal boundaries. “I do recall this very well, the discussions seven or eight years ago following the boundary change that was done to fill the new Seminole Ridge High School,” she said. “When you open a new school, you have to bring in students from overcrowded schools. Back then, Royal Palm Beach High School was overcrowded, much more so than now.” The solution back then involved RPBHS, Palm Beach Central High School and Palm Beach Lakes High School.

seniors to age in place. But Gerwig was concerned that if Wellington uses public funds or grants to build senior housing, it will have to accommodate lowincome residents from throughout the region. “If we’re getting grants and public dollars, we can’t control who lives there,” she said. “Our seniors aren’t telling me they want to live in government-subsidized housing.” Schofield agreed that Wellington can’t control who lives in government housing. “If government dollars are used, then we can’t regulate who lives there,” he said. Gerwig stressed that the village’s most successful senior communities — Mayfair and Buena Vida — were built at the impetus of developers. “I don’t see our role as providing funding, but in encouraging developers to build housing for seniors,” she said. “If we can offset

development costs because they are meeting a need, they might build it.” Vice Mayor John Greene said Wellington should identify areas that might be good for senior development, but not necessarily build it. “If we step in to do it, I think it will miss the mark,” he said. “We can look at ways to subsidize programs for our seniors, but I think making a significant investment in land or development is overstepping our role.” Director of Operations Jim Barnes noted that some seniors may not want traditional senior communities. “One of the reasons we were picked as one of the best places to retire is because of our senior activities and amenities,” he said. Willhite said his goal is for diverse housing options. “I don’t want to see a bunch of assistedliving facilities,” he said.

Coates said the 10 acres behind the Hampton Inn, near the Mall at Wellington Green, could be a great place for senior housing, and Margolis and Greene agreed. “It’s the perfect location,” Margolis said. “It’s across the street from the hospital and within walking distance to the mall.” Greene said trams could run from the complex to the mall, and he noted it was close to the NuVista assisted-living facility. But Gerwig said she didn’t think that was the right location. “I wouldn’t want to live in a mall parking lot,” she said. Coates asked staff to look at some of the multifamily housing already planned for State Road 7 to see if senior housing could be incorporated. Schofield suggested that staff poll seniors about their needs and return to the council with suggestions. “We can see what Wellington seniors want,” he said.

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continued from page 1 school use that do not count toward capacity, so the really important measure is whether the school can meet class-size reduction,” she said. Currently, RPBHS is not in jeopardy of missing those benchmarks. “I know through discussions with the principal, and looking at the projections, that you have ample seats not only for projected enrollments, not only for increases in your four existing choice academies at the high school, but also

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continued from page 1 housing,” she said. “Even if they are downsizing, they want to own. Many of them want to stay in their own homes.” Willhite agreed. “I think they want to own something,” he said. Evangelista said that about 81 percent of Wellington’s seniors own their own homes. Mayor Bob Margolis noted that Wellington launched a senior task force in 2008, which identified housing as a key issue. “They want to age in place, but not necessarily in their own homes,” he said. “For some of them, maintaining their home has become a burden.” Margolis suggested looking at organizations that provide help for

(Right) Graduates include: (front row) Chase Nauman, Kaely Tomeu, Tiffany Thompson and Whitney Ballard; and (back row) Dylan Nunez, Logan Hagenmiller and Tristan Nunez. “I think your council members voiced their concern about the students from outside Royal Palm Beach municipal limits that previously went to Palm Beach Lakes, then to Palm Beach Central, and we moved them into Royal Palm Beach High School because you had room,” Garrison said. “We will definitely make sure that we let you know well ahead of time, especially since we have this capacity watch list now, so that you can be involved from the very beginning.” She added that there will be numerous opportunities for public input. Hmara said he was aware of concerns by the public that they do not have sufficient opportunities for input and thanked Garrison for the information she provided on the district’s process for assessing and changing school boundaries.

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continued from page 6 According to a PBSO report, the victim parked her car outside Scott’s Place playground between 12:45 and 5:20 p.m. During that time, someone smashed her front passenger window and stole a black and gray Coach purse containing the victim’s license, Social Security card and checks. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. MAY 5 — A resident of Shoma Drive contacted the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach on Monday to report a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 and 6 p.m., the victim heard a noise that sounded like glass breaking in her living room. The victim’s son then alerted her that someone had thrown a rock at the window. According to the report, the

“What’s really important is to make sure that we understand where and when there is an opportunity for us either as members of the public, or members of the council, to weigh in on these deliberations, which I understand actually take place about two years before the school year in which any change would actually take place,” Hmara said. Hmara said he recognized that municipal boundaries and school boundaries are not the same. “But we do have an interest in trying to be as representative and consistent with the community in which we live, in which our high school is located and where our kids hopefully are being educated,” he said. He echoed Pinto’s appreciation for RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas and his efforts to attract more local students to the school. victim opened her front door to discover that the window to her apartment had been broken and there was a rock sitting underneath the ledge. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. MAY 5 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was called to the Mall at Wellington Green on Monday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 6:42 p.m., an employee of one of the kiosks was assisting a customer when an unknown suspect removed her iPhone 5s from a drawer. The victim later realized her phone had been taken. The stolen phone was valued at $687.94. Video surveillance footage captured the incident, but there was no further information available at the time of the report.

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Save A Pet Florida To Host Musical Benefit Saturday, May 17

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Save A Pet Florida will present “A Night Of Music & Song To Save A Pet” on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen K. Persson Recital Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Vera Lea Rinker Hall (326 Acacia Road, West Palm Beach). The night’s festivities will include a silent auction and a catered menu from Brio Tuscan Grille and beverages from Starbucks. The cost of $100 per person will pay to sterilize two homeless cats or feed four small dogs or three litters of kittens for a month. There are only 150 seats available for this exclusive event. The goal of the musical evening is to raise awareness and support

for a local nonprofit no-kill organization devoted to saving the lives of unwanted pets. Save A Pet, founded in 1978, provides a home and care for cats and dogs of all types until they are adopted into a forever home. “We’ve been around a long time, but it’s not about how old our organization is, it’s about what sets us apart from other organizations,” Executive Director Kathleen Wells explained. “We don’t have a shelter, we have foster homes. We have close to 50 animals in foster homes right now.” This event will feature bass singer Dean Peterson, known for his title-role performances at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala and Vienna State Opera. He will be joined by renowned dramatic so-

prano Birgit Djupedal Fioravante, known for her Carnegie Hall and Florida Grand Opera roles, as well as for creating the character of the Baroness in the comedic operatic revue Duelling Divas, in pre-production to be released as a TV show. Also performing will be veterinarian Dr. Xavier Garcia, a baritone who performed for many years as a soloist with Palm Beach Opera, and several up-and-coming operatic talents to round out the roster of great voices. Assisting the vocalists will be concert pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo, lauded for her powerful, yet sensitive, interpretations of great piano literature, as well as for her work with the “Keys to the City” program.

The evening will showcase well-loved operatic and musical theater standards such as “The Flower Duet” from Lakmé and “The Quartet” from Rigoletto, together with selections from Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. The night is specially coordinated and orchestrated, Wells said, pointing out that Dr. Garcia is a Save A Pet director and an opera singer. “There’s a great lineup of artists and songs that they’ve chosen,” she said. “It’s going to be fantastic.” Save A Pet Florida has rescued, rehabilitated, sterilized and vaccinated more than 30,000 animals, and also helps low-income individuals provide emergency care to their pets. More than 400 commu-

nity cats were trapped and returned in 2013 after bring sterilized and vaccinated, and are provided daily food and water. In 2013, the foster/adoption program placed 136 cats and dogs into forever homes. Meanwhile, the Veterinary Aid Program provided financial assistance that helped 47 injured or sick pets get the care they needed in 2013. Save A Pet’s focus is on taking care of animals that are hurt or sick and getting them ready for adoption. The organization partners with Petco, and its appearance schedule can be found on Facebook and the Save A Pet web site. As an all-volunteer organization, Save A Pet is always seeking more animal lovers to help with the cause. There is a new program for

high school students where they can gain hands-on experience and learn what goes on behind the scenes at places like veterinary offices and the Palm Beach Zoo. For more information on donating, sponsoring or attending the May 17 event, call Wells at (561) 401-5706 or e-mail saveapetflorida@gmail.com. Visit www.saveapet.com for more information.

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Troy Artiles Of SRHS To Wrestle At Missouri Valley

Troy Artiles, a student at Seminole Ridge High School, recently signed a wrestling scholarship with Missouri Valley College, in Marshall, Mo. Missouri Valley is the same school that three-time Heavyweight National Champion Bobby Lashley attended. Artiles will be joining his older brother, standout wrestler Ryan Artiles. Page 27 2014

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While jeweler Jack Van Dell has many talents and interests, one of his strongest passions has always been for horses. Van Dell is a successful businessman, devoted to catering to his customers at the popular Van Dell Jewelers. Besides the equestrianthemed jewelry, he also designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports. Page 23

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Wellington Volleyball Boys Take District Championship

The Wellington High School boys varsity volleyball squad won the district championship match against tournament host and crosstown rival Palm Beach Central High School in three sets (25-21, 25-15, 25-17) on Thursday, May 1. The victory also propelled the Wolverines to a 27-0 unbeaten record on the season. Page 27

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Summer Is On Its Way: Tips For Picking A Riding Camp

Summer vacation is almost here. It’s the time of year parents dread and kids crave. There are lots of options for filling all those empty hours, and one of them is a riding camp. Before choosing one, it’s important to do your homework. Start by talking with your child and finding out what she (or he) would prefer in terms of riding opportunities and other activities. Be realistic about riding ability, and make sure the camp offers horses and programs that will meet her needs. If she owns her own horse, would she be able to bring it? Safety is paramount to every other consideration. What are the staff’s qualifications? What’s the staff-to-camper ratio? What’s the camp’s safety record? Another important factor is cost. Can you sign up for one day, or is a week or two the minimum? There are quite a few riding camps in the area. Here are just a few. Melissa Mazer is a working student at Snaffle Bit Farm in Loxahatchee Groves. This year, she was selected by owner Sharon Andersen and head trainer Douglas Bruce to run the summer camp, June 9-13 and June 23-27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $220 per week or $50 per day and accepts children ages 7 to 18. Horses are matched with the rider’s ability, and students ride an hour each day. The rest of the camp time is devoted to learning about Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg the horse, grooming, care, tack, safety, crafts, a snack break and water activities. At the end of each week, there’s a pony painting and pizza party. “I have 31 years of riding experience in hunter/jumpers and have competed on the horse show circuit for many years,” Mazer said. “I value the importance of educating people on horse care and basic instruction. I feel that safety, organization and knowledge are three key aspects to running a summer camp. During the school year, I’m a school nurse for Palm Beach County.” Mazer said that when choosing a camp, parents should look for a safe, reputable farm. “Having a highly educated staff and riding instructor on the property makes a huge difference,” she said. “The child should have an interest in camp activities, because a high interest level will allow for better learning and a more enjoyable time. The best way to find out if a child is comfortable at a camp is to bring her out to the facility, meet us and take a tour. If a child hasn’t had much time around horses, this is a good way to get her a bit more

Participants in the summer riding camp at Casperey Stables in Loxahatchee Groves. comfortable with the camp setting. Also, the parent can get a feel of the child’s true interest level. Snaffle Bit Farm is a beautiful facility. Our trainer, Douglas Bruce, is an ‘R’ judge in hunters and equitation and has a stellar reputation in the equestrian community. His knowledge and expertise have guided many riders to success. If students are looking to pursue riding after camp, Doug offers lessons and training to beginner through advanced riders, and we compete on the show circuit from small local shows through WEF.”

For more information, call Snaffle Bit Farm at (561) 818-1391 or visit www.snafflebitfarm. com. Sandi Johnson runs Jupiter Equestrian Camp, set for June 6 through Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for children 5 and older. The options include riding five days a week ($350), three days a week ($250) or one day a week ($175), plus all the other camp activities: grooming, tacking up, riding games, horsemanship, swimming, boating, fishing, nature hikes, arts See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Book Your Seminar Today: Lawyers Promote Active Citizenry The Law Related Education Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association promotes civics education and inspires the public to get involved in their government. Presentations are informative, educational, fun and free. Law groups recognize the critical need to improve the public’s knowledge of the role of the courts. The statistics are staggering: in one survey, 44 percent of Americans could not name any branch of government, and only 17 percent think that court funding is inadequate. The committee, made up of local attorneys and judges, employ a series of presentations prepared by the Florida Bar Constitutional Judiciary Committee called “Benchmarks: Raising the Bar on Civics Educa-

tion.” The members reach out to various community civic organizations, such as churches, temples, social clubs, nonprofits and HOAs, and give fun and engaging presentations. The presentations are interactive and encourage audience participation. Bradley Thomasma, law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Ryskamp describes his presentation, “Is It Constitutional: The Case of the Scarlet Tag,” that involved a hypothetical law which required repeat DUI offenders to drive with a red, or “scarlet,” license plate and asked the audience to analyze the law and decide if it is constitutional. Liz Herman, chair of the Law Related Education Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association and associate at Rosenbaum Mollen-

garden PLLC in West Palm Beach, recently presented “How To Judge Judicial Candidates” to a group at the Buena Vida senior community in Wellington. “The residents raised excellent questions about judicial elections and merit retention, with several sharing quite pessimistic views about getting involved in our democracy,” said Herman, concerned at the sentiment. “At the end of the day, many participants agreed that the solution is not to sit out on the sidelines but to get informed about the process, the candidates and the issues, and spread the word and encourage participation among their friends, neighbors and family.” To schedule a speaker, or for more information, call (561) 687-2800.

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Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive Set For Saturday, May 10

On Saturday, May 10, you can make a difference in the community. That’s the day of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) 22nd annual food drive — the largest single-day collection of canned goods in the nation. Think about individuals who are less fortunate and buy some extra non-perishable food items — peanut butter, canned soup, canned

meats and fish, canned vegetables, fruits and juices, boxed goods (such as cereal), and pasta and rice — the next time you’re at the grocery store. On Saturday, May 10, you can help “stamp out hunger.” Leave your bag of donated canned goods at your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up. All donated goods will be brought back to the post office and/

or to a local charity for sortation to benefit the hungry. The need for food donations is great. Currently, 49 million Americans — 1 in 6 — are unsure where their next meal is coming from. Sixteen million are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school. And nearly five million seniors over age 60 are food inse-

cure, with many who live on fixed incomes often too embarrassed to ask for help. The food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when

many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need. Last year, with the help of thousands of volunteers, letter carriers all across America collected more than 74.4 million pounds of non-perishable food — the second-highest amount since the drive began in 1992, bringing the grand total to just under 1.3 billion pounds.

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Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies While jeweler Jack Van Dell has many talents and interests, one of his strongest passions has always been for horses. Van Dell is a successful businessman, devoted to catering to his customers at the popular Van Dell Jewelers in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach. Besides the equestrian-themed jewelry that Van Dell sells, he also designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports. Van Dell is the president of Van Dell Jewelers, which was started by his father John Van Dell in 1935 in Massachusetts. The store now has two locations in Florida to accommodate its customer base. (Left) Van Dell Jewelers is known for designing beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports.

Besides his business, John Van Dell passed on his talent for designing and creating fine jewelry and trophies and his love for horses to his son. Jack Van Dell now manufactures jewelry featuring exquisite pendants in such shapes as saddles, boots, horses and bits. Van Dell’s trophies are just as intricate and wellmade as his jewelry. “We’ve been doing trophies for probably the last 40 years. It has been a big part of the business for a long time,” Van Dell explained. “It started out with yacht racing, because I used to sail boats a long time ago, so we did a lot of yachting trophies. Then it went from there to horse shows, then to polo. When I started playing polo, we started doing polo trophies, and now we do trophies for the U.S. Open, the Cartier and the Piaget Cups here at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, as well

at the Grand Champions Polo Club.” Van Dell takes great pride in his trophies, forming each one with careful precision. “Each one is handmade, and we have probably the best workshop for this type of trophy in the country,” he said. “We can produce things that are really high-quality out of silver and other precious medals for a very reasonable price, and do it very quickly. That’s sort of the hook — we can do it for a good price and do it quickly.” Prices for Van Dell’s trophies start as low as $35 and go up to nearly $5,000, depending on the trophy. Artfully designed trophies at a low price in a timely manner certainly makes Van Dell’s customers glad they chose his business. For more information on Van Dell’s beautiful trophies and Van Dell Jewelers, visit www. vandell.com or call (561) 753-7937.

New Petco Store Will Help Shelter Pets Find Homes May 17-18 Petco is happy to announce the grand opening of its new store in suburban Lake Worth, located at 6185 Jog Road near Lantana Road the weekend of May 17-18. In an effort to raise awareness for pet adoption, potential new pet parents can connect with local shelter pets at the celebration, which will also include other festivities such as giveaways and a variety of activities to introduce the new store and its team to the community. Guests

are also invited to bring their furry friends to join in on the fun. All pet parents who adopt during the grand opening celebration will receive a “Think Adoption First Care & Savings Booklet” with up to 50 percent off supplies and services for their new pet. To receive the booklet, new pet parents can bring their proof of adoption to any Petco location. The new Lake Worth Petco store will offer local pet parents everyday

necessities and a wide variety of high-quality food options, including natural, organic and raw food selections. The store will also host monthly companion animal events, which are complimentary interactive educational forums for families, such as the annual hit, Reptile Rally. Plus, there will be numerous adoption events throughout the year, which will help local rescues find homes for animals in need. After a ribbon cutting on Satur-

day, May 17 at 8:55 a.m., the new store will open at 9 a.m. with the first 100 Pals Rewards customers receiving a free $10 Petco gift card. On Sunday, May 18, the first 50 Pals Rewards customers will receive a free Petco tote bag. Pet adoptions from animal rescue partners will continue all weekend. Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that focuses on nurturing powerful relationships between people and pets by providing the

products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets physically fit, mentally alert, socially engaged and emotionally happy. There are more than 1,300 Petco locations across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, has raised more than $125 million since it was created in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. Learn more at www.petco.com.

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Discover the summer camp with an academic focus, and find out why local families have been choosing Camp Cambridge for more than 25 years. This Wellington camp offers programs for children from 2 years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp is offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more info., visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013.

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks, and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Dance Theatre is offering Summer Dance Camp for ages 5-9 and Dance Intensives for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up. Three weeks are offered: June 23 June 27, July 14 - July 18 and July 28 - Aug. 1. The program offers ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, flexibility, hip-hop acro, musical theatre, drama, modeling, ballroom, arts & crafts and more. A $100 deposit is required to hold space. Space is limited, so reserve your space today. The cost is $200 a week or $500 for all three weeks. The program runs 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily rates are available, as are multiple child discounts. Dance Theatre is located at 10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 30, in Wellington Green Square between Pei Wei and Fresh Market. Call (561) 784-4401 for more info. Join the Junior Golf Camp at the Okeeheelee Golf Course, Park Ridge Golf Course and John Prince Golf Learning Center through the Junior Golf Foundation of America. New or seasoned golfers will develop skills while having fun. The JGFA provides junior golfers with the tools to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Professional PGA/LPGA golf instructors, trained coaches and staff are carefully picked for their love of junior golf, teaching abilities and inspirational approach. The program emphasizes safety, fun, sportsmanship and personal attention. Camps run June 9 through Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended camp available until 3 p.m. at Okeeheelee and Park Ridge. Written evaluation reports, prizes, trophies, official JGFA items, a certificate of completion and a pizza party on the last day is included. Also available: camps for ages 3 to 5, camps for advanced tournament golfers, Junior Golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. Visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF for more information. The Lab/High Touch High Tech is conveniently located off State Road 7 at Lantana Road. The Lab brings science to life with hands-on experiments provided by High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 19 years. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real “lab critters” to launching rockets and panning for gems. The unique Lab offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities and more. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers will make slime, erupt volcanoes, make ice cream, tie dye T-shirts and more. Call (561) 444-3978 or visit www.thelabforkids.com for more info. The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, culminating in full-scale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Willy Wonka Junior June 9-28 and Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. from July 14 to Aug. 4. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 or older also will have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related educational oppor-

tunities. The opportunities are for a one-week and a three-week camp, and range in price from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. The Little Place Pre-School has been serving the western communities for more than 36 years. The school has two convenient Wellington locations and is now taking summer camp registration at both locations. The Little Place offers a pre-school program for children ages 2 to 5 years old, and a program for children ages 6 to 8. Various classes are offered, as well as arts & crafts and much more. Little Place will make your child’s summer fun! Call or visit them at 1040 Wellington Trace (561-793-5860) or 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. (561-790-0808). At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp, children will enjoy field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, skating, South Florida Science Museum programs, movies and picnics. Tuition includes camera surveillance, a creative curriculum, use of computers and all meals. Registration is now being accepted, and is free for new customers only. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com. The Learning Foundation of Florida’s (TLFF) Academic Summer School/Camp 2014 is an elementary, middle and high school summer academic school/camp program with several options available to assist the diverse needs of students. The program begins on June 17 running through Aug. 7 and allows for attendance flexibility in scheduling of days and weeks. TLFF’s K-8 summer program focuses on individualized academic remediation using weekly themes and a variety of teaching strategies, including multi-sensory, handson approaches and creative lessons. Middle school students can take FLVS courses for promotion to the next grade level. There are two sessions available: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The high school summer program allows students to accelerate or, if they received grades of D or F in classes, they may redo for higher grades. The session is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Debra Thornby at (561) 795-6886. Tiny Tikes Preschool Camp is geared toward the elementary-age camper. Daily activities are sure to keep the campers happy, busy and engaged. Trips include bowling, skating and weekly movies, as well as special trips to the zoo, the science museum and more. Tiny Tikes has three conveniently located centers, which are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities occur throughout the day, both at the center and out on the bus. Meals are included. Call (561) 790-1780 now to reserve your space, or visit Tiny Tikes Academy at 16245 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee. Wellington Children’s Theatre will host its Summer Musical Theatre Camp, for ages 6 to 16, June 9 through July 11, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week 1 will be Glee Camp. Campers will enjoy daily creative and performance activities, and focus on singing and choreography of Glee-style ensemble numbers. Weeks 2 through 5 will be the Summer Stage Session. Campers will enjoy acting, dance and vocal classes, and will build their selfconfidence and their theatre skills, culminating in a final, fully staged Broadway show. Daily workshops include script writing, pantomime, stage combat, magic, stage makeup, audition techniques and more, with guest teachers. Campers will bring their own lunch, and an ice cream snack will be served daily. The cost is $250 per week. Aftercare is available. For more info., or to register, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com. Zolet Arts Academy is in its 25th year offering professional fine arts classes in the original Wellington Mall, Suite 4. The camp program runs Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting June 9 for ages 6-8 and 9-14 featuring drawing, painting, sculpture and crafts. No two days are alike. Rotating subjects and media include: acrylics, watercolors, tempera, fingerpaints, chalk & oil pastels, charcoal, pen & inks, block & mono printing, 3D collage, wood, clay, tile, papier mache, textiles and observational drawing/shading for audition prep. Individualized instruction is provided for all skill levels. Take home completed work daily. Total cost includes all supplies. Call (561) 793-6489 for more info.

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Wellington Volleyball Boys Take District Championship

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys varsity volleyball squad won the district championship match against tournament host and crosstown rival Palm Beach Central High School in three sets (25-21, 25-15, 25-17) on Thursday, May 1. The victory also propelled the Wolverines to a 27-0 unbeaten record on the season. As the tournament’s top-seed, and

coming in with an undefeated record, it was no secret that Wellington was projected to take the title, but the Broncos put up a fight. Palm Beach Central (13-10) entered the first set on a mission. They quickly drew first blood, earning the first point and jumping out to a 4-0 lead. It appeared the Broncos could be on their way to take the first set. Wellington struggled early, playing catch-up, but the Broncos did just

Wellington’s Yannick Feurich jumps up for the spike over Palm Beach Central’s Rafael Nelson.

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enough to hold on to an 8-7 lead. The Wolverines eventually tied at 8-8, but would have to claw back on a feisty Bronco squad that repeatedly challenged for the lead. The Wolverines eventually found the rhythm they’ve been known for all season and commanded a 6-point lead. Palm Beach Central refused to surrender the first set and came within two, but could not regain the lead and fell 25-21 in the first set. In the second set, the Broncos demonstrated their tenacity and scored the first point again, but Wellington settled earlier and took a 4-2 lead. Palm Beach Central clawed back to come within one point, but Wellington began to dominate at the top. Combining with stellar defense, the Wolverines won the second set 25-15. With the championship hanging in the balance, the Broncos knew they needed to win the third set to stay alive. The Wolverines took the early advantage 8-4, and did not surrender the lead. The Broncos threatened several times, coming within two at times, but could not overcome the Wellington front. The Wolverines took the third set 25-17 and the district championship. Wellington took their title and unbeaten record to Royal Palm Beach High School on Tuesday, May 6 in regional play, but results were not available by press time.

The WHS boys volleyball team with their trophy.

Bronco Alex Velez tries to block a tip from Wellington’s Alex Ng.

Troy Artiles Of SRHS Signs To Wrestle At Missouri Valley

Troy Artiles, a student at Seminole Ridge High School, recently signed a four- to five-year guaranteed wrestling scholarship with Missouri Valley College, in Marshall, Mo. Missouri Valley is the same school that three-time Heavyweight

National Champion Bobby Lashley attended. Artiles will be joining his older brother, standout wrestler Ryan Artiles (157 weight class), a SRHS alum. Last year, Ryan was the first wrestler in school history to sign

Troy Artiles (center) signs his letter to play at Missouri Valley.

a wrestling scholarship. SRHS is starting to produce top wrestling talent. Hall of Fame coach Frank Lasagna and Mathew Bradbury, a two-time College National Champion wrestler, are lifting Seminole Ridge to a high level in FHSAA wrestling. Artiles will wrestle for Missouri Valley Vikings head coach Mike Machholz, coach Pat Giangrosso and heavyweights coach Travis Ewart. Artiles earned several accomplishments during his time at SRHS. In 2011, he was named the Palm Beach County heavyweight JV wrestling champion as a freshman. In 2013, he was the FHSAA Class 3A District 9 heavyweight district wrestling champion, a FHSAA wrestling state qualifier, the USA Wrestling (FAWA) Florida State Champion 285 Juniors, the AAU Wrestling (Disney Duals) All American and the Seahorse Open Wrestling heavyweight champion. In 2014, Artiles was ranked No. 1 by scout.com at the Heavyweight FHSAA Class 3A Championship, named the Palm Beach County heavyweight wrestling champion, the FHSAA District 10 heavyweight wrestling champion, the FHSAA Region 3 heavyweight wrestling

Troy Artiles at a wrestling match. champion and a FHSAA Class 3A heavyweight state placer (the first in Seminole Ridge history). In football, Artiles is a two-time all-county member, selected by the Palm Beach Post and Sun-Sentinel,

as well as a two-time all-conference member. In 2014, he was part of the Nike All-Star Selection. He also participated in the Palm Beach County vs. Martin County football all-star game.

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Seminole Ridge High School softball stars Audrey Forbes and Sheilagh Stevens have signed scholarship letters to play for Palm Beach State College in the fall. Forbes was happy to be able to “keep playing softball, and to keep playing with my best friend. I’m excited to bring my great catching skills to the Panthers.” Shown here is Forbes (left) with her parents Scott and Laura, and Stevens (right) with her parents Gina and Bill.

Scholarship For Heather Brown

Crickenberger Signs Hole-In-One For Fonda

Wellington resident Heather A. Brown, a senior at the King’s Academy, has accepted and signed an athletic scholarship letter of intent to play women’s basketball for the Montreat College Cavaliers in Ashville, N.C. Brown has played four years of high school varsity basketball, as well as several years of travel basketball. She was a second team all-area forward and was a key player for TKA this season. Brown plans to major in business and sports management.

Tyler Crickenberger, a 6’6” middle blocker from Wellington High School recently signed a letter of intent to play college volleyball at Missouri Valley College. Crickenberger thanks his parents, Dr. Nicolas Sama from the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery and Ed Smith from Gold Coast Physical Therapy for making it all possible. After a traumatic injury last year, his doctors were not initially sure he would ever walk again.

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Wellington resident Jenna Fonda played golf in the 11-12-year-old girls junior challenge PGA Tournament at Vineyards Country & Golf Club in Naples on May 4-5, placed third after hitting a hole-in-one from the red tee, 107 yards using a gap wedge Precept ball. Fonda is a seventh-grade student at the American Heritage School in Delray Beach, where she is a member of their golf team.

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continued from page 21 and crafts, activities with petting zoo animals, and riding bareback in the lake. The daily rate for all activities and riding is $75. “We have 32 horses and ponies of all levels,” Johnson said. “Our professional staff includes three trainers and an activity director. Safety is always our first concern. We encourage anyone interested in our camp to stop by. We’re looking forward to a spectacular summer.” For more information, call Jupiter Equestrian Camp at (561) 373-3952 or visit www.jupiterequestriancamp. com. The Staffordshire Equestrian Center in Boca Raton offers five sessions, June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25 and Aug. 4-8, for children ages 6 to 14. It is held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and follows the U.S. Pony Club curriculum. Owner Sarah Hyers is a USHJA-certified trainer. “We’re kind of different,” Hyers said. “We offer a lot of riding and horse-related activities that stress having a lot of good, old-fashioned fun. Our kids go outside and play.

This is not the place to wear nice, clean clothes.” Taking care of horses is important to the program. “In addition to grooming and riding, we’re cleaning stalls and water troughs, painting fences — all the stuff you have to know about if you plan to keep horses,” Hyers said. “Our camper/counselor ratio never exceeds four-to-one, and we have a barn buddy system, so no camper is ever alone.” What to look for? “Well-fed, friendly horses with their heads hanging over the stall doors,” Hyers said. “A neat and tidy barn. A knowledgeable, qualified, experienced staff that has had background checks done. Come out and visit us, any day, any time.” For more information, call Staffordshire Equestrian Center at (561) 445-3946 or visit www.staffordshireequestriancenter.com. Linda Smith owns Happy Endings Farm in Wellington. Its camp for children 6 through 18 runs June 9 through Aug. 15. They take up to 10 campers daily, and offer English and jumping riding, horse care and grooming, arts and crafts, and seminars by local farriers, vets and equine massage therapists. Fees are $300 per week or $75 per day. “Safety is our top concern,” Smith said. “We also have pony play time for children under 5. It runs Satur-

days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a great way to introduce little ones to riding and horsemanship. When making sure a camp is a good fit for your child, I’d suggest taking a lesson. You should look for well-behaved horses and instructors who have empathy for the children. No yelling!” For more information, call Happy Endings Farm at (561) 436-0854 or visit www.happyendingsfarm.com. Lori Cooper owns Casperey Stables in Loxahatchee Groves. The camp for children ages 7 to 14 runs in two-week sessions, June 9 through Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children have three riding opportunities each day, along with horse care, horseback games, and arts and crafts. The last day of camp is a horse show and family cookout. “We’re very safety-oriented, licensed and insured,” Cooper said. “Our instructors are not just horsesmart, but also great with kids. We have kids of all abilities, from rank beginners to those bringing their own horses. Our horses are all handpicked for their willing dispositions. I’d advise parents to stop by, check our safety record, maybe take a lesson. Bottom line, you have to feel comfortable leaving your child where they’ll be safe and have fun.” For more information, call Casperey Stables at (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

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Saturday, May 10 • The Brian Thomas 5K/Kids Mile Paint Race & Benefit will be held Saturday, May 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in begins at 6 a.m. at Okeeheelee Middle School (2200 Pinehurst Drive, Greenacres). Contact galo.moreira@palm beachschools.org, rachforb@comcast.net or visit www.okeeheelee.org for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature Free Flower Wrapping on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Have a bouquet beautifully wrapped for that special lady. Call (561) 9044000 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Whole Body Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy free samples and enter to win prizes. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The fifth annual Art Rock, a cash and carry art show and market place, is set for Saturday, May 10 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach). Visit www.artrockrocks.com for more info. • Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 10 from 1 p.m. to sunset at Veterans Park. Enjoy food, fashion, history, arts and entertainment. Call Elet Cyris at (561) 791-9087, Ernie Garvey at (561) 676-5664, or the Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host an Owl Pellet Activity for all ages Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Meet two of the nature center’s live owls, learn what an owl pellet is, then dissect one. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • Wellington Ballet Theatre will present Snow White on Saturday, May 10 at Wellington High School for a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening showing at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $40. For more info., visit www.wellingtonballettheatre. org or call (561) 296-1880. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kid’s Club: Gifts for Mom on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Kids age 5 and up can bring in a clean mason jar or recycled pasta sauce jar and make it into something fantastic. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Move Your Résumé to the Top of the Pile” for adults Saturday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. Jason Davis will teach industry best practices for creating your résumé. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge

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is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The War on Cancer Street Party will be held at World of Beer in Wellington on Saturday, May 10 from 3 to 11 p.m. The fundraiser features a firefighter barbeque, raffle prizes, apparatus displays, bands and more. Call (561) 262-5451 for more info. • The Wellington High School chorus will perform at Lincoln Center in New York City at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The group will participate in the New York City premiere performance of Rosephanye Powell’s The Cry of Jeremiah as part of the DCINY Concert Series. Visit www. aboutlincolncenter.org for more info. Sunday, May 11 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m. Bring that special lady in to enjoy brunch on the patio. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach Community Band free concert series begins Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center with its Mother’s Day concert. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. Monday, May 12 • Frontier Elementary School (6701 180th Ave. N.) will host kindergarten roundups on Monday, May 12 at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the media center. Call (561) 904-9900 for more info. • Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Xi Xi Tau Sorority meets at 2 p.m. the second Monday of every month at a member’s house in the West Palm Beach area. For more info., call (561) 247-7697. Tuesday, May 13 • Pierce Hammock Elementary School (14255 Hamlin Blvd.) will hold its kindergarten roundup Tuesday, May 13 at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Call (561) 633-4500 for info. • The Elementary Mathematics & Science Fair will take place Tuesday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center West. For more info., contact Thomas Salinsky at (561) 432-6386. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch Crochet Club for adults and ages 9 and up Tuesdays, May 13 and 20 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of crochet, bring your knitting, work on current projects and

share ideas with the group. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Shared Stories: English as a Second Language Book Club for ages 18 and up Tuesdays, May 13 and 20 at 6 p.m. Practice conversational and reading skills. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, May 14 • Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Peaceful Waters Park (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington) on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, May 14 at 2:30 p.m. Come for a special all-musical jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host After-School Story Time for ages 3 to 8 on Wednesday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Children’s Book Week with favorite picture books, songs, rhymes and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Art Society will hold its last meeting of the season Wednesday, May 14 at the Wellington Community Center (12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with its scholarship awards presentation and a demonstration by guest artist Ralph Papa. The social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the scholarships at 7 p.m. and the demonstration at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bring whatever you’re reading and chat with the group while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, May 15 • Cypress Trails Elementary School will hold its kindergarten roundup on Thursday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Call (561) 904-9007 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Community Helpers Save the Day for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, May 15 at 3:15 p.m. Celebrate National Police Week with stories about community helpers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

The Town-Crier • Friends of Children’s Services of Palm Beach County will host a Campaign Kickoff in support of the Children’s Services Council Reauthorization featuring special guest Sheriff Ric Bradshaw on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP to events@friendsofchildrensservices.com. For info., visit www.friendsofchildrensservices.com. • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a Beginning Motorcycle Rider Course on Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) Visit www.safetycouncil pbc.org for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an All About Red Wine Dinner on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Four courses will be perfectly paired with a unique wine. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Adult Craft Night: Bread Dough Clay Creations on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Create roses, beads and other items to decorate jewelry, cards, picture frames and other projects. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, May 16 • The 25th Annual Golf Classic Auction Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will take place at Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach on Friday, May 16. Contact Lisa Jones at ljones@bgcpbc.org, call (561) 683-3287 or visit www.bgcpbc.org For more info. • Fresh Market in Wellington (10640 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will join other Fresh Market stores to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Hope Floats Sidewalk Sale on Friday through Sunday, May 16-18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Stores will offer hot dogs, root beer floats and ice cream sundaes (regular and sugar-free), each for a $2 donation and donate 100 percent of the money to JDRF. Call (561) 753-9861 or visit www.thefreshmarket.com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Palm Beach Dramaworks will present Karoline Leach’s Tryst, a suspenseful, romantic, psychological thriller, showing Friday, May 16 through June 8 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palm beachdramaworks.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Epic on Friday, May 16 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@ gotowncrier.com.

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JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779 MODERN CLEAN —Preparing properties for selling, renting or moving. Residential/Commercial. References available. Diane-561-301-7757 English Monica 408-368-2918 English/Spanish

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PET SITTTING PET SITTING — Days and overnight in your home-caring person. Excellent references. Housesitting available. 561-572-1782

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

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HANDYMAN THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties. BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets/countertops, wood flooring. Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 791-9900 or 628-9215 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-7606

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

PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www. jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com D R I V E W AY C L E A N I N G — S t a r t i n g at$59. $50 Off House Exterior Wash, Free Sidewalk Cleaning (up to 50 Ft.) with roof cleaning.Pressure Pros of Palm Beach, Inc. 561-718-9851 Lic. & Insured.

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