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Wellington Offering Summer Internships To High School Students
High school students have an oppor tunity this summer to earn community service hours while adding real-life experience to their résumés as part of Wellington’s High School Summer Service Pr ogram. Page 3
The 2011 Acreage Music & Chili Cookoff took place Saturday, April 16 at Acreage Community Park. There were several chili competitions as well as live music, vendors, food, activities for children and more. Shown here, Jim Sims samples New Harvest Chili by Milca Velazquez. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 2 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Sweet Corn Fiesta At The S.F. Fairgrounds
The 11th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta took place Sunday, April 17 in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There was live music, raffles, plenty of corn for sale, children’s games, an “old-tyme” swimsuit contest, corn-shucking contests and a professional corn-eating competition. Page 14
Lechuza Caracas Defeats Audi To Claim 2011 U.S. Open Title
Lechuza Caracas defeated Audi last Sunday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach during the final of the United States Polo Association’s 107th U.S. Open Polo Championship. Page 17
Earth Day Celebration
Wellington hosted an Earth Day 2011 celebration Sunday, April 17 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The event featured vendors offering information on caring for the ear th, as well as a concert by Lonny “Earthman” Smith. Page 24
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International Sports On Display This Weekend At The Polo Club By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Sporting events that people might never expect to see at a polo venue will be this weekend’s featured attraction when the International Polo Club Palm Beach hosts its inaugural International Weekend. About 50 local children queued up for a sports clinic Wednesday in preparation for the premiere event Saturday and Sunday, which will include some of the oldest sports in the world. The young participants got to learn about and try their hand at rugby, cricket, women’s field hockey, tennis, golf and croquet, as well as polo, all of which will be played by professionals and advanced players in the sports this weekend. The events will lead up to an Easter egg hunt Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and an Easter brunch fieldside at the Nespresso Lodge, followed by the weekend’s main polo event, an exhibition match featuring teams representing the United States and South Africa. Reservations are recommended for the brunch. International Polo Club President of Operations John Wash said he hopes the weekend will be the first of many celebrating diverse international sports. “Seven sports — it’s going to be a big weekend,” Wash said. “We’re hoping to get a lot of people out. With Easter, it’s kind of a unique weekend, but we wanted
to start something that will become a long-standing tradition out here in the community, and hopefully the community will get behind it.” Wash said many of the sports that will be played, such as cricket and rugby, are predecessors of the more familiar, traditionally American sports of baseball and football, respectively. “A lot of them just aren’t really understood,” Wash said. “They’re not viewed by a lot of Americans… It’s just like polo — we’ve tried to work real hard over the past few years to make it more mainstream and understandable to
the overall masses, and I think we’re trying to make a similar effort with some of these other sports.” International Polo Club Tennis Director Paul Hope, who helped organize the event, said club officials were looking for something different and refreshing. “This will be a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend focusing on sports other than polo,” Hope said. Hope said sports such as rugby and cricket were toned down in the United States to become the modern sports that Americans are more familiar with. “Before AmerSee POLO CLUB, page 7
International Weekend — South African polo player Duncan Watson helps young clinic participants learn to use a polo mallet on Wednesday. PHOTO BY R ON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER
Faux-Brick Surface Designed To Slow Wellington Motorists By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Motorists on Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington might notice a new look to several intersections along the road. The village has installed a new DuraTherm surface at three key intersections in hopes of cuing drivers to pay attention to their driving. As part of Wellington’s Forest Hill improvements, the new, fauxbrick surface has been added as a traffic-calming measure, Deputy Village Manager John Bonde said. “It marks where the biggest traffic flows occur between Wellington Trace and South Shore [Blvd.],” he said. “It’s what we would call our main street.” The surface was installed at three intersections: at Wellington Trace in front of the municipal complex, at Stratford Street, and
at the intersection that leads into the original Wellington Mall and Wellington Plaza. Bonde said that the treatment, which is laid over the asphalt and made to look like brick, is meant to get drivers’ attention and caution them to slow down. “What it does is it gives drivers a visual alert to tell them that something is different and they should pay attention,” he said. “The first reaction is for them to take their foot off the gas, which is exactly what we want.” But unlike a speed bump or rumble strip, drivers won’t feel a difference or be forcibly slowed down. “It’s more like how landscaping can be used to slow drivers.” Bonde said. “Some municipalities will plant trees closer to the road’s edge to give the appearance of
narrowness. Similarly, just changing the surface of the road causes people to drive differently.” Last year, the Wellington Village Council lowered the road’s speed limit from 45 to 40 miles per hour after complaints of speeding on the road. Bonde said that the surface was part of Wellington’s beautification of Forest Hill Blvd., which began last year and is expected to be finished this summer. The almost $8 million project, financed primarily by Florida Department of Transportation grants, includes new street lights between State Road 7 and Lyons Road, and an entirely new streetscape from State Road 7 to Wellington Trace. The change in road surface, especially in front of the municipal center, will also help to delineate See SURFACE, page 3
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Callery-Judge, Town Find Some Common Ground At Meeting By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Callery-Judge Grove developed several points for future negotiation during a public meeting Tuesday to settle CalleryJudge’s long-running challenge to the town’s comprehensive plan. With the potential for a compromise, both sides agreed to meet again May 17 to try to reach an agreement outside the courtroom. The public meeting followed several closed sessions over the past 18 months to reach a settlement agreement that the council ultimately rejected after residents objected to points that included opening several new road connections to the town and major changes to Okeechobee Blvd. About 50 residents attended Tuesday, and many reiterated their opposition to previous proposals. Both parties agreed to consider having the town revert to an underlying land use of one unit per 10 acres in its comp plan after hav-
ing previously decided to increase density to one unit per 5 acres. That change could theoretically have added hundreds of homes to Loxahatchee Groves, although both parties agreed that would not happen soon. It was one of Callery-Judge’s major objections to the comp plan. “Our concern is if the town is going to add 1,000 more units, what is it going to do to improve its infrastructure?” Callery-Judge Grove General Manager Nat Roberts asked, pointing out that planning now would be much easier than down the road. “What we heard was the town didn’t want big roads. We didn’t move to Loxahatchee for more asphalt. We’ve been here a long time; I think we understand that.” Councilman Ron Jarriel said that part of the rejected draft settlement, calling for a connection at North Road and Sycamore and completing a connection to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, is a good See CALLERY, page 22
ITID Board Supports BMX Track At Park By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week returned a previously deleted BMX bicycle track into the plans for the Acreage Community Park expansion. The re-addition will likely go in place of one of the planned park’s two multipurpose athletic fields. Supervisors made the change April 13 in response to several residents, mostly parents of BMX riders, who questioned why the track had been removed from the plans. Resident Cherie Oblow requested that a BMX track be added somewhere at the park. “Our children — I have two, 14 and 11 years old — both participate at the Okeeheelee BMX track,” she said. “We’d love to have one out here. It’s a great sport, and it’s a wonderful family environment.” Okeeheelee BMX serves about
1,600 riders from Palm Beach and Broward counties, Oblow said, including many youths from The Acreage. ITID President Michelle Damone said there would be plenty of opportunities in workshops for residents to provide more input on the park. She asked Oblow to find out how many of the Okeeheelee BMXers are from The Acreage. Acreage resident Eric Soletzky, a member of Okeeheelee BMX, said he thought a BMX track would be a good addition to the park. He said BMX tracks are largely run by volunteers. “There’s really not much to it,” Soletzky said. “Somebody comes out there a couple of times a week, and you shape up the jumps and stuff like that.” The primary cost is dirt to keep the jumps in shape, he said. The organization also maintains liability insurance. The sport “keeps See BMX, page 4
CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS
Local communities celebrated Earth Day by par ticipating in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 16. Volunteers in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage joined people across the nation in helping to beautify their communities. Shown here, Paige Wilson, Melanie Bean, Sidney Clarke-Lequerique and Gabby Thomas clean up Okeechobee Blvd. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Wellington’s Gerwig Reflects On Her First Year In Office By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report With her first year of elected service under her belt, Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she is proud to serve the community and would encourage others to do the same. Gerwig was elected in March 2010, defeating candidates Ernie Zimmerman and Wismick St. Jean for the seat being vacated by termlimited former councilwoman Lizbeth Benacquisto, now a state senator. She said that her favorite aspect of being an elected official is feeling like she’s made a difference. “I just like feeling like I’m able
to give back to the community,” Gerwig said. “I think we should all be more involved, and I’m glad I get to do it. If we don’t each make time to get involved in the community, then I don’t know who will.” Gerwig said that she has tried her best to be a good leader. “I think I did as well as could be expected,” she said. “I went to the League of Cities training. I wanted to do the best job that I could from the start.” Asked if the job was what she expected, Gerwig said she knew going into it that it would be a job that would take up her time. “I knew it would be time-con-
suming,” she said. “That didn’t surprise me. It was pretty much what I expected.” But, she said, in the past year she has learned that although she wants to be at every community event, she occasionally has to say no. “I’ve learned that there are times when it’s OK to miss something,” she said. Probably the biggest adjustment she had to make was learning to be patient with the process. “Sometimes the process takes longer than I’m used to,” Gerwig said. “I’m used to planning everything and then getting it done. Here we have a few more hoops to jump through.”
She noted that the system is designed to protect residents and the village, but admitted that the pace can be frustrating at times. Something else Gerwig said she had to adjust to was telling people that she disagrees with them. “It’s hard to tell people that,” she said. “I respect their opinion; I just disagree. It’s something I had to get comfortable saying.” She said that one of the biggest challenges she faced in the past year on the council was the budget. “I’ve never been the numbercrunching type,” Gerwig said. “I’m a good budgeter with my See GERWIG, page 22
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PLENTY OF TASTES AND SOUNDS AT 2011 ACREAGE MUSIC & CHILI COOKOFF
The 2011 Acreage Music & Chili Cookoff took place Saturday, April 16 at Acreage Community Park. There were several chili competitions as well as live music, vendors, food, activities for children and more. For more info., visit www.acreagechilicookoff.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
First-place winner for red chili Scott Sprouse with the Chili Chicks.
Charlene Espinoza, Beth Chapin, event organizer Robert Trepp and Rose Gomez.
Showmanship/booth winner Colorado Chili Cowboy Chris Everhart (in hat) and volunteers Victor Beguiristain and Ashley Mucinski with the Chili Chicks.
Bucked Up chili by Tom Dragner, Mickey Lager and Pancho de la Rosa.
Nicole Blake (left) and Meghan Ritmiller (right) were among the event’s many performers.
Seminole Ridge High School volunteers.
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Wellington Offering Summer Internships To High School Students By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report High school students have an opportunity this summer to earn community service hours while adding real-life experience to their résumés as part of Wellington’s High School Summer Service Program. Starting in June, students can earn up to 75 community service hours working in one of several Wellington departments. All applicants must be getting ready to start their junior or senior year of high school for the 201112 school year. They must also have at least a 3.0 grade-point average. “Students can get real-world government experience while working inside our offices,” Vol-
unteer Coordinator Kim Henghold said. The program runs from June 6 — the Monday after school ends — through Aug. 4. Students will be able to volunteer two days a week for four hours each day. “It’s a nine-week program,” Henghold said. “And at the end of the nine weeks, they walk away with 75 hours of community service that will help them graduate.” And students with summer plans shouldn’t be discouraged, she said. “We went into this knowing that some of the students would have vacation plans,” Henghold said. “We will, to the best of our ability, try to accommodate their schedules to meet vacation or other plans.”
Each student will be assigned to a department based on his or her skill level and interests. Henghold said that though there is no guarantee a student will be placed where he or she prefers, Wellington officials will make every effort to place the students according to their interests. Tasks that students could be doing include everything from filing and administrative work to helping plan some of the community’s signature events this summer. And with students needing community service hours to graduate, this is a great opportunity for them to learn more about government while earning those hours. “Students won’t only get real-
world experience,” Henghold said. “They’ll have the opportunity to use some of the skills they’ve learned, as well as develop new skills. And it is a great way to boost their résumé or applications for college.” Henghold noted that in a difficult economy, teenagers are having a tougher time than ever getting jobs. Though the program does not pay students, it still offers them an opportunity to spend the summer doing something productive. “Most of the work will be project-related,” she said. “It will depend on the students’ skills and the department they’ve been assigned to.” Henghold said that Wellington started the program as a way to
encourage students to get involved in and learn about their local government. She noted that although Wellington has started a youth council, that is limited to only five students. “We want our kids to be interested and participate in government,” she said. “As part of Volunteer Wellington, more students have the opportunity to participate in government and get community service hours in the meantime.” Wellington is now accepting applications for the program. Students can apply online by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov and selecting the “High School Summer Service Program” tab under “Volunteer Wellington” under the community tab.
Applications may also be picked up in person at the Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Safe Neighborhoods Office (1100 Wellington Trace), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) or the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Students must submit two reference letters with their applications. Henghold said that references may come from a teacher, school counselor, coach, past or present employer, or religious leader. Letters must be mailed to Henghold at the Safe Neighborhoods Office, or submitted in person. For additional information, call Henghold at (561) 791-4796 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Permitting Process Is Underway For Royal Palm Commons Park By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The builder for Phase Two of the 163-acre Royal Palm Beach Commons Park is getting permits and should begin work soon, according to Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio. Recchio gave an update Monday to the village’s Recreation Advisory Board. “Once they get those permits, they should begin breaking ground for that final phase,” Recchio said.
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continued from page 1 Forest Hill Blvd. as Wellington’s “main street,” Bonde said. “We wanted a way to mark the center of town,” he said. “This is a very popular look. It’s used a lot by the FDOT.” Originally, when it was laid last month, the contractor only covered the intersections and two inner lanes, Bonde said, but the outer lanes are expected to be finished this week. “They can only close down one lane of traffic each way,” he said. “But [Tuesday] night they began working on the outer lanes.” Bonde noted that laying the surface is one of the last remaining tasks to be done in Phase One of the project, with Phase Two to include most of the landscaping.
The builder, West Construction, will have a year to finish the $15.3 million project once it gets underway. The project includes a threestory main building, hiking and jogging trails, picnic pavilions, an amphitheater and irrigation for what will eventually be a ninehole executive golf course. “Our plan is June 1 of next year to be in the park, and we will hold our Fourth of July [festivities] there,” Recchio said. The Recreation Advisory Board meeting was the final one until
next fall, but Recchio asked board members to think over the summer about a special spring event to host at the new park. “We are looking to do a special event, not just for the opening of Commons Park, but a signature event, a spring event like an art festival, a music festival, perhaps a heritage festival,” Recchio said, explaining that most municipalities have at least one special event they are recognized for. Recchio suggested that the size of the park and the lakes might
lend themselves to an event such as a hot-air balloon and boat regatta. “What I would like you to do is think about different events and bring those thoughts to our meeting in September, or jot them down or call me and we can keep a list of different suggestions,” he said, adding that they might be able to combine ideas. Recchio said the village has festivals for other times of the year, such as the fall festival, the winter tree lighting and the Fourth of July
“Phase One of the project will comply with FDOT regulations,” he said. “FDOT standards are completely different than what Wellington uses. But they typically build highways and require a lot of open space.” To meet Wellington standards, contractors will go in once the project passes FDOT inspection and plant more trees and other vegetation. He noted that, unlike the trees that were removed, the trees that are planted will not grow as tall and therefore not cause problems with power lines, and will also be safer during hurricanes. “We still have more than 200 trees to plant,” Bonde said. “It will give people the look they want in the end, and also indicate to people that they are driving through the center of town and should slow down.”
The new faux-brick surface at three Forest Hill Blvd. intersections is designed to slow motorists as they drive through the hear t of Wellington. PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
fireworks in the summer. “Springtime is what we have open,” Recchio said. “It will be nice at Commons Park because you have plenty of space for parking, and that has always been an issue at Lake Challenger.” Recchio also explained to the board, which included two new members, June Perrin and Felicia Matula, about the village’s comprehensive plan and its allotment of 10 acres of open recreation space per 1,000 residents. “The comp plan is the blueprint of what the village is going to do,” Recchio said. “In our comp plan, we said we were going to set aside 10 acres of parkland for every 1,000 people in our community.” He pointed out that the National Recreation & Park Association recommends between 6.25 and 10.25 acres per 1,000 population. The village’s recent census total of 34,140 indicates that about 340 acres of open parkland should be reserved, and the village’s open space exceeds that with only the 163-acre Commons Park and 202 acres of developed parkland. “We have another 145 acres that are not developed yet,” Recchio said. “You have 123 acres underneath the power lines, which is also open space.” There is also a 5-acre parcel next to Porto Sol. “We haven’t determined what we’re going to do with that,” he said. In addition, there is a 400-acre area owned by the county in the
northwest part of the village, as well as the county’s 63-acre Seminole Palms Park north of Southern Palm Crossing, which is within the village and used by the village’s youth football, soccer and adult softball programs. “Your school facilities, those are all incorporated as open space that is ready to use by our residents,” Recchio said. “These are all facilities that our residents have that they can make use of.” If all these facilities are counted, the total is well more than the experts recommend. “In essence, we have well over 1,000 acres. When you total up these other areas that we’ve built or maintain, we are well over 30 acres per 1,000 residents. We have plenty of parks,” Recchio pointed out. “I thought that was something you should be aware of in case anybody asks you, ‘Why don’t we build a park?’ We already have plenty of facilities, it’s just a matter that some of them have yet to be developed.” Recchio also gave an update on a green energy grant that the village had applied for to change some of the baseball field lights at Willows Park in order to reduce electricity consumption. “We had been turned down because the energy grant wasn’t for the purpose of changing ball field lights,” Recchio said. “They were looking for streetlights and ways of saving energy by saving elecSee REC BOARD, page 22
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Support Local Culture... Attend Wellington Amphitheater Events Since it opened last year, the Wellington Amphitheater has significantly increased the area’s entertainment level. Located off Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Town Center, the amphitheater has been home to numerous free music concerts, comedy shows, theater performances, movie screenings and more. However, while the events have been consistent and of good quality, the turnout hasn’t always reflected that. We understand that it may take time before the amphitheater is thought of on a similar level to other more established venues, but that won’t happen on its own. We’re hoping that as more people get acquainted with the amphitheater, the more it will become a regular part of their leisure time. Unlike traditional venues with assigned seating, people attending the Wellington Amphitheater events can bring their own chairs or blankets and find a seat wherever is most comfortable. It’s like attending a concert in your own back yard. The key is to get people interested in more than just the one-time-only special events, but the regular programming as well. What makes a community venue like the Wellington Amphitheater special is that it’s somewhere you can go and enjoy almost regardless of what’s onstage. The relaxing environment and casual atmosphere should appeal to anyone who wants to enjoy a few pleasant hours out of the house; the entertainment is a bonus. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the upcoming events offered at the amphitheater. • The Great Folk-Rock Festival — New York folk-rock trio Gathering Time will perform a two-hour concert starting at 8 p.m. Friday, April 29 and featuring the songs of
Peter, Paul and Mary; Crosby, Stills and Nash; Simon and Garfunkel; the Mamas and the Papas; the Byrds; Bob Dylan; and more. • Free Movie Night — Upcoming films in the series include The King’s Speech (May 6 at 8 p.m.); Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (May 20 at 8:30 p.m.); The Wizard of Oz (June 3 at 8:30 p.m.); Yogi Bear (June 10 at 8:30 p.m.); and Independence Day (July 1 at 8:30 p.m.). • Groovin’ Hard Jazz Concert — The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Band will perform a jazz concert on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. • Classic Car Show & Concert — This monthly event kicks off with a classic car show at 5 p.m. followed by a performance on the amphitheater stage at 8 p.m. Check Wellington’s web site for dates. • The Tale of Peter Rabbit — This children’s theater production is presented by Immeasurable Theatre and will take place May 13-15 at 8 p.m. • Songwriters Showcase — Presented by WEI Network and the Internet radio show Peter’s Living Room, in conjunction with Wellington, “Songwriters Showcase” events take place the first Sunday of each month. • ‘Laugh Out Loud’ — Also presented by WEI Network and Peter’s Living Room, this series of comedy shows features comics from throughout the United States. “Laugh Out Loud” shows take place the second Friday of each month. For a full list, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. For additional information, call (561) 7532484.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Unger Responds To Dr. Grayhills The following letter is in response to Dr. Lawrence Grayhills’ April 8 letter “Dr. Grayhills Responds To Unger.” I do not “hate” your truck as you assert. I am an antique vehicle collector and fan, inclusive of both your truck and the Vietnam era, but not their placement and certainly not with banners bumper to bumper. I welcome you every Friday night to Park Avenue BBQ & Grille (Wellington) from 5 to 8 p.m., and Foster’s Grille (Royal Palm Beach) every Saturday night from 5 to 8 p.m. to support the western communities businesses (sans signs) if you would truly like to display your wonderful fire truck. You accuse me of being uninformed, but that is not the case. It is you who are in violation, and years ago before incorporation, I was involved in writing the signage code. On the other hand, as a local businessperson, you didn’t do due diligence. Before buying you should have planned for your signage before signing on the dotted line. Your mistake. If you wish to blame the village, that is up to you, and that is not my business. Imagine that there are five of you each parking a large vehicle parallel to our roadway; how would that look? That is the model government uses, unless it is a variance. Dr. Grayhills, I stand by my as-
sertions, but not your embellishments. I never stated or suggested bribes in the council’s evisceration of our sign codes, but rather the circumstance that all are in the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, some of whose members asked for expanding sign sizes and types, etc. If the council refused, at election time it would bite them in an unpleasant place. I also stated, and now restate, the business community (which I attempt to always use in Wellington) is but 5 percent of the population, and the citizenry (95 percent) was never part of the equation, decisions, etc. Finally Dr. Grayhills, I’m glad that you are a valued member of our community, and I’m glad your office is here. But when you violate codes meant for all, I’m not that happy. We are a nation of people, but so are all nations. What distinguishes us, is that we are a nation of laws, and that is what makes us great, when enforced equally. You sir, violated a code and all the smoke and mirrors in your employ will not change it. George Unger Wellington
Disappointed In The Task Force The task force working out a proposal for the former Royal Palm Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant area near H.L. Johnson Elementary School has finished its job. The Town-Crier did an excellent job in covering all meetings.
What the paper could not cover, though, was the opinions of the spectators of the meetings. They were not allowed to speak. The only public dissenting voice to the whole process of the task force appeared in a letter to the editor in the Town-Crier two weeks ago. The effect, however, was encouraging. People spontaneously thanked me personally or in emails, among them even some task force members. The 12 members of the task force were roughly divided into two equal factions: One supported the idea of privatizing the abandoned area as a source for village revenue, and the other originally opposed any commercial usage. It’s probably fair to say that the members who live north of Okeechobee Blvd. favored the latter approach whereas the other ones believed in the aim of reducing the citizens’ tax burden and in creating nearby jobs. The “northeners” pointed out that practically all recreational areas in Royal Palm Beach are located south of Okeechobee Blvd. In the northern part of the village there is hardly any recreational area available to the public, nor is there any public transportation. Under the strict leadership of Councilwoman Martha Webster, the two groups agreed upon a mix of residential (55 percent of the 152 acres), recreational (25 percent), industrial (10 percent), and commercial (10 percent) usage. The conservation of the present fauna and flora, its untouched
wildlife (now circa 50 percent, including two pieces of wetlands), is not a primary goal anymore; it is subsumed under the recreational criterion. The now untouched forest will be reduced to less than one tenth of its present size. All this is seen as a compromise between the different interests, but we have to ask, as in the words of one member, didn’t the group open Pandora’s Box for interests beyond its control? If so, I am sure, the protests will rise again. On May 5 at 7 p.m., the task force will present its findings to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. If the council approves the recommendations, the matter will be turned over to the bureaucrats to be twisted into a rezoning bill. The state will eventually approve it, and the private developers will then get hold on the land. No public ownership will be left. When one member proposed to reserve parts of the land in public hands, Ms. Webster immediately brushed the idea aside. To sum up the case, I think the good intentions of the group will be disappointed in the end and we, the public, will have lost a wonderful piece of land. Guenter Langer Royal Palm Beach
Treatment Of Military A Disgrace Even though our military will be paid, psychologically they have
been wounded. I am appalled to learn that our nation’s government has the impudence to tell our military men and women “we cannot pay you this week.” This, as our brave men and women are fighting overseas to keep us safe here at home by keeping the enemy from attacking in our own back yard. Many may not approve of this war; however as it may, the president of the United States did send those souls into combat, and we have an obligation to support our men and women while every day they defend our freedoms. The men and women of the armed forces put their lives at risk for all of us who call the U.S. home. Sadly, some pay the ultimate sacrifice in service. And even more shameful is that our government chose to make as its priority arguing over the funding of abortion clinics rather than paying our service men and women their minimum salaries. How is it possible
that our most prominent leaders so carelessly jostled with our history’s veneration for the men and women in uniform? I can voice my opinion today because of those who gallantly sacrificed before, and I can surely speak my mind because my son is one of those in Afghanistan fighting for our country. God bless America. Elizabeth Cayson The Acreage
For The Record In the story “Lox Groves Council Eyes Adding Okeechobee Blvd. Traffic Light” published last week, Loxahatchee Groves Town Councilman Ron Jarriel was quoted as supporting a red light at the intersection of E Road and Okeechobee Blvd. Jarriel actually said the light should be at D Road. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.
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Sen. Sachs Supports ‘Good Samaritan’ Law In Florida Legislature We are currently facing a crisis of drug-related overdose deaths. The number of drug overdose deaths has been steadily increasing in Florida for years. In 2009, nearly 3,000 people died from a drug overdose, an increase of 38 percent since 2006. In almost 80 percent of these cases, common prescription drugs were found in the victim’s system. In Palm Beach County alone, in 2007, we lost over 300 people to accidental drug overdoses. That’s nearly three times as many people than were victims of homicide. Consider the number of people traveling in cars every day for an entire year, then consider the number of lives lost due to motor vehicle accidents was 228, which
POINT OF VIEW By State Sen. Maria Lorts Sachs is 35 percent less than lives lost to drug overdose. The tragedy of these deaths is made even more poignant when you consider how many could be easily prevented. In a majority of drug-related overdoses, the person is not alone. Yet, witnesses often
do not seek out medical attention out of fear of being charged with a crime. Last November, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office came to me with these startling and heartrending statistics, seeking a solution. With their help, I developed and sponsored the Good Samaritan Bill. This bill prevents needless loss of life and allows our law enforcement officers to focus on serious criminal activity. The 911 Good Samaritan Bill seeks to protect a person acting in good faith from prosecution (in certain circumstances) when seeking medical assistance for an individual experiencing a drug-related overdose. Similar Good Samaritan laws have passed in Washington (2010) and New
Mexico (2007). These statutes do not protect witnesses or victims from prosecution on other offenses, nor do they increase illicit drug use. The intent of such legislation is to save lives by encouraging people to seek help during a medical emergency. Good Samaritan policies have also been put into place at over 90 universities across the United States, including several in Florida such as Lynn University and the University of Tampa. Associate Dean of Student Life at Lynn University and Palm Beach County Detective Gary Martin has spoken out repeatedly on the incredible effectiveness of such legislation in saving lives. “These deaths don’t happen in seclu-
sion,” Martin said. “That’s one of the reasons we think lives could be saved with this legislation.” As your State Senator, I am dedicated to working with our law enforcement to develop smart, effective policies that keep our citizens safe and prevent needless loss of life. Editor’s note: State Sen. Maria Lorts Sachs (D-District 30) represents parts of the western communities. As of April 11, Sen. Sachs’ Good Samaritan Bill (SB1146) has successfully passed its first two committees with unanimous support. After being reviewed by the budget committee, the bill will be up for final vote in the Senate. Upon passage, the legislation would go into effect on Oct. 1.
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continued from page 1 you athletically fit,” he said, “when you consider that a lot of America is leaning toward obesity.” Supervisor Carol Jacobs said she had felt something was missing when she looked over the plan with the architect. “I wanted to stay with the original plans, and I always thought it was there, and when it was brought to my attention, I was very upset,” she said. “I’d like to put out a motion that we put that BMX track back in ASAP.” Supervisor Ralph Bair agreed. “It was in the original drawings,” he said.
Damone asked what should be removed if the BMX track is added. Damone suggested taking the tennis and basketball courts out, while Jacobs said she would prefer to remove the picnic area. “We have baseball fields everywhere, soccer fields,” Jacobs said. “There’s a lot of children who don’t play those certain sports.” ITID Administer Tanya Quickel pointed out that the board had approved the final conceptual site plan at its last meeting, where the only changes made were for horse trailer parking, which had been added. “This can be changed, but you’re going to stop any application before this is resolved,” Quickel said. “I don’t know how long that will take because it will have to be re-reviewed by ERM
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Jacobs said it had been pointed out to her by a resident that the BMX track was no longer in the plan. “It had always been in here, and for some reason someone decided to take it off, and I don’t remember board discussion on taking it off,” she said. “I was going through my minutes for all last year, and I could not find where we all talked about taking it off. That’s a very important part. I’d rather have that than the picnic tables.” Damone said there never had actually been a board vote to include a BMX track. “The way it came off was the same way it came on,” she said. “I don’t care which way the board goes. I really don’t have an opinion on this; you just have to decide. If you want a BMX park in there, you’re going to probably have to move
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something or remove something.” Jacobs said she wanted to add the BMX track immediately. “You do it right from the start before it goes to the county,” she said. “You do it now and not wait until later.” Bair said the BMX track was on the original drawings. “There is no question about that,” he said, explaining that when he had met with consultants, he asked them where the BMX track was and they told him it did not receive ratings in workshops as high as the amenities that had been included. Bair said he would be willing to give up the second multipurpose field for the BMX track, and Jacobs agreed. But Enriquez said he would not want to take that step without further research. “I’m not ready to make that commitment right now,” Enriquez said. “I have to see what all it entails and what
kind of liability the district would have in putting such a BMX park there.” Damone pointed out to Enriquez that there was a motion on the floor and at least three board members were going to vote to put in a BMX track. “This is your opportunity to provide input,” Damone said, adding that she would favor putting the track in place of the smaller multipurpose field. Supervisor Jennifer Hager said she was familiar with the Okeeheelee Park BMX track and that it does not take up a lot of space. The motion to put the BMX track where the smaller multipurpose field was planned and to keep the application processes moving forward passed 4-1, with Enriquez opposed.
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SEVERAL AREA COMMUNITIES TAKE PART IN THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
Local communities celebrated Earth Day by participating in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 16. Volunteers joined millions of people across the nation in helping to beautify their communities. Wellington volunteers helped clean land between 50th Street South and Lake W orth Road along State Road 7, as well as a neighborhood cleanup in the Folkstone community. In Royal P alm Beach, volunteers cleaned up trash along village roads. Acreage volunteers cleaned along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd., and Loxahatchee Groves volunteers cleaned up along Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., visit www.keeppbcbeautiful. org. PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Indian Trail Improvement District President Michelle Damone, Vice President Carlos Enriquez, Super visor Carol Jacobs and Treasurer Ralph Bair help clean up The Acreage. RPB residents Susan and Danni Rocco volunteer their time to clean along Southern Blvd.
Acreage volunteers take a break from their cleaning efforts.
Boy Scout Troop 122 member s Allen Leonard, Chandler Levesque and Kyle Brader with Dawn Shock and Tim Leonard.
Connie Kilgore, Courtney McGowan, Rosemary Murray and Tim Sumett pick up debris along Okeechobee Blvd. in Lo x Groves.
Members of the Royal Palm Beach High School National Honor Society and Students Working Against Tobacco.
Seminole Ridge High School National Honor Society students clean up in Loxahatchee.
PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz, Corporal Alex Nuñez and Sgt. Alex Perez oversee the Wellington cleanup.
Volunteers from Youth For Christ get to work cleaning up trash in Wellington.
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Thieves Nab Over $4,000 In Items From Empty Home By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report APRIL 18 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched Monday to a home on Sparrow Drive regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. last Saturday and 2 p.m. the following afternoon, someone entered the vacant home and stole copper wire from the air conditioning unit along with four stove burners and an air compressor unit. The deputy did not discover any signs of forced entry, but found a sliding door on the west side of the property unlocked. The stolen items were valued at approximately $4,060. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. ••• APRIL 14 — A man was arrested early last Thursday morning on charges of drunken driving following a traffic stop near the intersection of River Run St. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was on patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle in the Huntington Woods community. The deputy followed the car and observed it speeding and swerving before running a red light. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 27-year-old Timothy Ryan of Lorida, Fla. According to the report, the deputy noticed that Ryan showed signs of impairment and administered roadside tasks. Ryan was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail where breath tests revealed he had a .291 blood-alcohol content. He was charged with driving under the influence. APRIL 15 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home on Shoreline Drive last Friday regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and 7:45 p.m., someone entered the victim’s home and stole several items, including a 32-inch television, a PlayStation 3, an Xbox 360 and a camera. According to the report, the suspect(s) entered the home through the side window, which had been broken to access the window lock, and left through the rear sliding glass door in the master bedroom. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,000. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 16 — A West Palm Beach woman was arrested last Saturday afternoon on drug charges following a traffic stop on Southern Blvd. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was on patrol near Southern and Forest Hill boulevards when he observed a truck with a very dark window tint. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. According to the report, the deputy could smell marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and the passenger, 30year-old Michelle Shea, admitted to having marijuana in the vehi-
cle. The deputy found 14 grams of marijuana in the center console, and Shea was arrested for possession of marijuana under 20 grams. APRIL 16 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to the Village Shoppes on State Road 7 last Saturday evening regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the vehicle’s owner loaned her silver 1998 Acura Integra to her brother to go to work at a business located in the plaza. He entered the business at approximately 5 p.m., having parked the vehicle in the front parking space. When he returned at 8:15 p.m., the car was gone. According to the report, the brother said he locked the door and had the keys in his possession. There was no sign of forced entry, and there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 17 — A Belle Glade man was arrested early last Sunday morning on drug charges following a traffic stop near the intersection of Southern and Forest Hill boulevards. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Wellington substation pulled over 31-year-old Antonio Ferguson, who was driving with a suspended license. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered a small clear plastic bag containing a white powdered substance in Ferguson’s front left pocket, which was later identified as cocaine. Ferguson was arrested and taken to the county jail where he was charged with driving with a suspended license and possession of cocaine. APRIL 17 — A resident of the Greenview Cove community called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday morning to report a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2:30 p.m. last Saturday and 11:45 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a Garmin GPS unit, a community association transponder and $5 cash. The stolen items were valued at $275. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 17 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Black Diamond last Sunday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Saturday and 12:30 p.m. the following afternoon, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole an XM radio receiver valued at approximately $100. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 18 — The owner of an auto repair shop on Business Parkway contacted the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach on Monday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 3 p.m. last Saturday, the victim placed a metal sculpture designed like a robot and holding an advertising sign outside the business. When he returned an hour later, the sculpture was gone. The stolen item was valued at approximately $200. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. APRIL 18 — A deputy from See BLOTTER, Page 22
Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Dono van R obinson, a.k.a. Michael Burns and James Cam pbell, is a black male, 5’11” tall and weighing 140 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of bir th is 07/21/56. Robinson is wanted for failure to appear on a charge of second degree mur der. His occupation is construction. His last known address is at large. Robinson is wanted as of 04/ 21/1 1. • Ronald “Dusty” Wherrell is a white male, 5’10” tall and weighing 180 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His date of bir th is 07/ 12/82. Wherrell is wanted for att empting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was 40th Run North in The Acreage. Wherrell is wanted as of 04/ 21/1 1. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime St oppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.
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FPL’s New Martin Energy Center Looks To The Sun For Power By Chris Felker Town-Crier Staff Report When Florida Power & Light Co. activated the world’s first solar hybrid power plant north of Indiantown last December, it vaulted Florida into second place among the states for utility production of electricity from the sun. The two-year project of building the $476 million Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center also helped to pump up the economy of Palm Beach County’s western communities, with two significant contracts awarded to Wellington companies. H&J Contracting won a $15.8 million contract for stormwater facility construction and earthwork at the site. A&B Engineering, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, was subcontracted by Lauren Engineers and Constructors, based in Abilene, Texas, to do the initial surveying of the site. Albert Rose, A&B’s president and CEO, said he and his team used robotic instruments and GPS technology to lay out the site’s infrastructure and was paid about $50,000 for its work. In addition, 60 percent of the 1,000-plus jobs directly created during construction of the plant went to people in the immediate area, including several workers from the western communities,
according to Jackie Anderson of FPL’s media relations department. John Gnecco, director of project development for FPL, ran through the list of benefits the plant provides for the environment and the utility’s customers during a tour organized for the Palm Beach County Planning Congress on Saturday, April 9. The 51 members and guests on the tour learned that the plant is the largest solar power facility in the eastern United States. A solar thermal plant in the Mojave Desert of California that is co-owned by FPL’s parent corporation, NextEra Energy, is the nation’s biggest, with 310 megawatts of power generating capacity. FPL’s Martin plant can produce 75 megawatts, enough to power 11,000 homes. That production, while it provides only 5 percent of the Martin plant’s total electricity output, Gnecco said, is enough to reduce fossil-fuel usage by approximately 41 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 600,000 barrels of oil over 30 years. It’s estimated the plant will save FPL customers about $178 million in fuel costs during that time, although Gnecco said the plant’s lifetime could be 50 years or longer. The cost to customers of building FPL’s three solar facilities in Florida was less than 75 cents per
One of the rows of solar thermal mirrors, locked down in the “stow” position.
The solar steam plant, which uses heated synthetic oil to boil water and produce steam routed to the generator turbines. month for a 1,000-kilowatt-hour customer in the first year, and an average of less than 25 cents a month over the life of the projects. FPL’s other solar plants in the state harness the sun through photovoltaic panels and consist of a 30megawatt facility in Arcadia and a 10-megawatt plant at the Kennedy Space Center. The Martin plant will prevent the emission of about 2.75 million tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over 30 years, which
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports is the equivalent of removing 18,700 cars from the road each year over the life of the plant. The solar array produces electricity by circulating a synthetic oil through insulated pipes upon which the 190,000 tempered-glass mirror panels focus the sun’s rays, concentrating them 80 times. That liquid, heated to 740 degrees Fahrenheit, then is run through a boiler where it creates steam used to
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turn the generator’s turbines. The array, which comprises about 50 miles of parallel rows of parabolic mirrors attached to heavy-duty aluminum frames, tracks the sun across the sky by means of hydraulics operated from a central, computerized control room. The rows of mirrors occupy about 500 acres at the plant. With completion of the Martin plant, FPL has fulfilled the intent of a law passed by the legislature
and signed by former Gov. Charlie Crist in 2008, which provided for the utility’s customers to finance construction of up to 110 megawatts of solar energy capacity. FPL now is lobbying for another bill to let it build up to 500 megawatts more of solar power capacity; it has secured enough land and the permits necessary to do so, and, if the legislature enacts another such law, can begin construction immediately.
Widening Underway Along Sem Pratt From Southern To Sycamore By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The widening of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to four lanes from Southern Blvd. to north of Sycamore Drive is well underway. Palm Beach County Director of Roadway Production Omelio Fernandez said the contract time is two years for the project, which began in December. The work will result in a divided, four-lane road with underground stormwater drainage and both wet and dry water retention areas. “The workers are working in
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International Weekend continued from page 1 ican football, the game was rugby,” Hope said. He explained that rugby was eclipsed by football after an accident that resulted in several deaths during a scrum, which amounts to most or all of the opposing teams pushing against one another to gain field position. The game of American football added protective gear and changed the rules. The scrum was eliminated, and a stoppage of play was instituted between tackles. That does not happen in rugby, Hope said. “The really entertaining thing
different sections of the project,” Fernandez said, explaining that clearing of retention areas is being done in different sections, in addition to actual paving. When the project is done, the lanes will match up with the fourlane stretch in front of Seminole Ridge High School. Workers are also building a sidewalk on the east side of Seminole Pratt from the Grove Marketplace shopping center to 60th Street to improve safety for the students who leave their cars at the shopping center, Fernandez said.
Design has also been done and financing approved to widen Seminole Pratt from 60th Street to Orange Blvd., he said. When that four-lane improvement is done, street lighting by FPL will be added as money becomes available. No financing is available now for widening Seminole Pratt north of Orange. The existing road is being torn up and replaced with four new lanes. “What is there today is not at the correct location for four-lane divided sections, so we are taking out what is there and building four
lanes, while maintaining traffic,” Fernandez said. All the widening will be within a 120-foot right of way, he said. Indian Trail Improvement District President Michelle Damone said she likes the design concept of the medians from Okeechobee to Sycamore Drive because they’ll prevent motorists from making left-hand turns, which she said would be very dangerous. Instead, they will have to turn right and then make a U-turn in lanes that will be provided. “You can’t cross over traffic,
nor will it have what some people call the ‘suicide lane,’” she said, referring to center lanes on some roads that drivers going in both directions use to make left turns off the main highway. Damone said there will be plenty of openings for U-turns. “It should make Seminole Pratt more safe in that area,” she said. Damone added that the sidewalk under construction on the east side of the road will complement the existing sidewalk running on the west side of the road from the school south to Sycamore
Drive. She also said that school zone lighting, which the county approved for the high school under pressure from local leaders, will be installed this summer. “The school district typically makes road improvements when school is out, so you’ll see the traffic safety lights and the school zone designation during the summer prior to next year ’s school opening,” Damone said. “It’s one of two high schools in the entire county that will be designated as a school zone. It’s not all day, just during the peak hours.”
about rugby is there are only seven people on the team, and it’s a lot faster and high-paced than football,” Hope said. Gavin Curtis, head coach of the Fort Lauderdale Rugby Club, who is coordinating the rugby event, agreed. “It’s definitely something special,” he said. “It’s a first for Florida to be bringing international 7s in our back yard.” Cricket is older than rugby, going back more than 500 years. “The thing about cricket is it’s very much like baseball,” Hope said. “The more you play it and watch it, the more you understand the subtleness of what’s going on.” One of the more interesting aspects of cricket is the running bowl, which Americans might call a pitch, where the ball can reach
130 mph. “It’s a dangerous sport,” Hope said. “Players now wear helmets, which is a relatively new thing for cricket. The wicket keeper is the only one who wears gloves; others use bare hands. To me, that’s astonishing.” Like baseball, cricket can have some dead moments, he said, adding that a reggae DJ from Trinidad will help keep things moving. The cricket teams will be one all-Jamaican team and an all-star squad of some of the better players in South Florida. The rugby teams will be players from South Africa, the United States, Argentina and Great Britain. Five-goal polo player James Armstrong from South Africa, who is now based in Wellington, helped out with the clinic and said
he looks forward to the weekend. “I think it will be a lot of fun for everyone to see the different sports,” Armstrong said. “I played more cricket than rugby growing up, and I’m looking forward to watching those two sports before playing polo.” Friday, croquet will be featured
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. Saturday, croquet will also be featured from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as will tennis at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., women’s field hockey at 1 p.m. and rugby at 3 p.m. A golf tournament will be played at the Wanderers Club on Saturday.
Croquet and tennis will continue on Sunday, with the cricket match to begin at 11 a.m. The exhibition polo match is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. For ticket prices or additional information, call the polo club at (561) 204-5687 or visit www.inter nationalpoloclub.com.
Participants in the international sports clinic held Wednesday at the polo club.
Field hockey player Stephanie Hussey demonstrates how to use a field hockey stick.
Croquet professional David McCoy helps children hit the ball through the wicket. PHOTOS BY R ON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER
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NEWS BRIEFS Ultima Fitness To Host Fitness Week May 2-8
Anglers at the 2010 Horizons Fishing Tournament
Horizons Fishing Tourney To Benefit PBC Hospice Scheduled For July 12 The Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation will host its 12th annual Horizons Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 23. Weigh in is at the Riviera Beach Marina. Each year, anglers enjoy a weekend of fun activities while supporting children’s bereavement services provided by Hospice of Palm Beach County to families in the community. The weekend begins Thursday, July 21 at 5 p.m., with a captains’ meeting offering dinner, entertainment and raffle prizes. The evening will be sponsored by Park Avenue BBQ. Saturday, anglers may depart from the marina of their choice,
but must weigh in at the Riviera Beach Marina between 1 and 4 p.m. An awards ceremony, complete with a casual dinner, auction and music, will follow the tournament. Chairmen of the tournament are Mark Wodlinger and Mike Riseley. The honorary chair is internationally known marine artist Carey Chen. The registration fee is $150 to $300 based on date of entry and includes: one boat entry with up to six anglers, one T-shirt, and two tickets to the awards ceremony dinner. To register for the tournament, call the foundation at (561) 494-6884 or visit www.hpbcf.org.
Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do in Wellington will feature a week of fitness events May 2-8 to benefit New Hope Charities and Wellington High School’s thinkPINKkids. Marking the event’s second consecutive year, the week of fitness will help to educate the community about disease prevention and healthy living through exercise. Get Active America is a national campaign aimed at empowering the community to take control of their health by integrating regular exercise into their lives. Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do is a local sponsor taking part in this national event. The public is welcome to join Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do for all or part of its weeklong open house May 2-8. Throughout the week, the facility is open to visitors free of charge. This is an opportunity to get motivated about fitness and learn the many ways of incorporating fitness into your life. They have also organized a few events that will help get you active. Come join Honorary Chair Roxanne Stein from WPTV NewsChannel 5. An open house will take place Monday, May 2 through Sunday, May 8. On Thursday, May 5 there will be a social fitness event from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beef Wellington Steakhouse; the cost is $10 per person, which includes two drinks and appetizers. The WHS thinkPINKkids will host a 5k walk to
fight breast cancer at the school; registration is at 6 p.m. and the walk starts at 7 p.m. A fitness event will take place Saturday, May 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Ultima Fitness, featuring free screenings, table vendors and more. Finally, there will be a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. featuring a specialty mother/ child group fitness class open to all moms and children age 5 and up. Other free classes will be available throughout the week. Visit www.ultimafitness.com for the full schedule and details of the week’s events. A minimum donation of $15 is required to attend the master classes; any larger donation is appreciated. For more information, contact General Manager Meggin Gray at (561) 795-2823 or meggin@ ultimafitness.com.
Next LGLA Meeting Set For April 28 The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The guest speakers will be Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics Director Alan Johnson and Palm Beach County Inspector General Sheryl Steckler. They have been asked to explain what their offices will be attempting to do to clean up corruption in the county. They have also been asked to answer questions from those attending the meeting who want
to know the procedure for reporting suspected corruption. After the speakers finish, there will be time for Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors candidates to introduce themselves and explain why they should be elected on June 27. For more information, call LGLA President Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875.
Women’s Club Fundraiser May 14 At Binks The Wellington Women’s Club will host its spring fundraiser “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a lavish brunch buffet, a fashion show by Stein Mart, and Chinese and silent auctions featuring a variety of great items. Proceeds from the event will benefit the club’s two major causes: the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a secure shelter for abused women and their children, and college scholarships for area high school seniors. The cost is $40. For more information or to RSVP, call Cindy Yurecka at (561) 514-1497.
Wellington Memorial Day Parade May 30 Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all
veterans at a Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 30. The Memorial Day parade will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. and will end at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. The Memorial Day ceremony will begin at approximately 9 a.m. If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have the opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent and you will be recognized during the ceremony. For more info., call Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
S.F. Fair To Host Spring Flea Market April 30 The South Florida Fairgrounds will host its Spring Flea Market and Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you’re looking for a good deal attic treasure, this is the place to be. More than 100 vendors will display everything from clothing, books and equipment to household items and all kinds of trinkets. Admission costs $3. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is free. Vendor booths start at $65. For booth information, contact Annabell Manners at (561) 790 5219 or annabell@southfloridafair. com. For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com or call (561) 793-0333.
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Palm Beach Central Students Stage Musical ‘The Wedding Singer’ Palm Beach Central High School presented The Wedding Singer last weekend, led by Theater Director Gail Marshall and Music Director Chris Douglas. The Wedding Singer is a musical set in the 1980s about wannabe rock star Robbie, who still lives in his grandmother ’s basement. He has become New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his fiancé Linda leaves him at the altar. Robbie then falls madly in love with a waitress named Julia, but she is about to be married herself. Unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a lifetime, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of 1980s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and the wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. The entire show was choreographed by one of the leads, Stephanie Smith, who played Holly, along with former student Shenise Nunez, who has returned to assist with productions since graduating in 2009. The community showed support for the production, filling the theater’s seats both nights. At the end of the production, the director thanked the everyone for their support, including the student and adult production staff, Larry Greenberg and three of the supportive parents “whom
without their dedication this production would have not been possible — Amy Fremed, Tracey Smith and Annmaire Ferro — as well as the Pliskow family and
all of our guest artists.” Marshall went on to wish her 20-plus seniors who will be graduating this year the best of luck in all their future endeavors.
Julia’s mother Angie, played by Alex Camilleri.
Leads Robbie and Julia (Marcus Johns and Whitney Dunn).
Stephanie Smith as Holly performs the high-energy show stopper “Saturday Night in the City.”
Holly’s love interest, played by Justin Dos Santos (center), leads the ensemble through “Single.”
Whitney Dunn as Julia per forms “Someda y” as cast members Summer Pliskow and Dillon Stiffen dance.
Marcus Johns as Robbie, the wedding singer. PHOTOS BY ADAM MARSHALL/ BELLAMIA EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
MARIA LENTINE TALKS ACRYLICS WITH WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY MEMBERS
The Wellington Art Society held its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 13 at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting opened with members participating in a “show and tell” of their artwork. After a short business meeting, Maria Lentine conducted an acrylics demonstration. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Maria Lentine discusses her painting techniques.
Norma Wint er, Linda Rovolis and Jean Talbot were recognized for their display booths at the Royal Palm Art & Music Festival.
Lenny Calhoun with his oil painting titled Kitten and Puppy that he created for the Royal Palm Art & Music Festival.
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MANY ON HAND FOR ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE IN ROYAL PALM BEACH More than 60 vendors registered this year for the annual Royal Palm Beach Community Garage Sale, held Saturday, April 16 at Veterans Park. The event featured musical entertainment, food and beverages provided by the Mess Hall, the park’s on-site cafe, and the children in attendance were provided hours of fun and relief from the morning heat by the park’s interactive wat er fountain. PHOTOS BY ERIC WOODARD/TOWN-CRIER
Mirna Lisa Amaro sells T-shirts and baby onesies.
Sharon Crider and Leah Hermann sell bracelets made from Middle Eastern gemstone beads and uniq ue earrings made from sea glass.
(L-R) Julie Walk, Teresa Alvord, Aryanna Alvord and Kay Welsh.
Shane Eggleston and Jor dan Seidler sell collectible action f igures and Hot Wheels.
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Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament Benefits Quantum House
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Paddy Mac’s Irish Pub hosted the 13th annual Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament to benefit the Quantum House on April 2-3 at the PGA Estates Course. Tournament sponsors included First Rehab, Life Motions Physical Therapy, Seacrest Services, Maroone Cadillac, the Keiser University School of Golf and Sysco Foodservice. Paddy Mac’s owner Ken Wade invited all of his friends, family, customers and community partners to participate in the weekend-long golf extravaganza. Wade hosted the golf foursomes and their guests during a private lobster and steak dinner at his Palm Beach Gardens restaurant on Saturday night, April 2. The evening featured exciting silent and live auctions, and traditional Irish musical entertainment by
Tracy Sands and Rod MacDonald. The 2011 live and silent auction featured many exciting items including mother and daughter dresses donated by Lilly Pulitzer, a Southwest Airlines getaway for two, a variety of items for the golf enthusiast including foursomes to various local prestigious golf courses such as Loxahatchee Club and Medalist Golf Club, tickets to the 2011 PGA Championship and much more. The golfers teed up Sunday morning at the Estates Course at PGA National after a tasty breakfast donated by Panera Bread. On the course, golfers enjoyed various food stations and the opportunity to win a brand new luxury Cadillac from Maroone Cadillac. After the golfers finished the 18 holes, they headed back to
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SWEET CORN FIESTA BRINGS FOOD & ‘OLD TYME’ FUN TO THE S.F. FAIRGROUNDS
The 11th annual Swee t Corn Fiesta took place Sunday, April 17 in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There was live music, raffles, plenty of corn for sale, children’s rides and games, and competitions, including an “old-tyme” swimsuit contest, cornshucking contests and a professional corn-eating competition. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Rena Vystave, Victoria Cornela, Cassandra Cornela, Aubrie Henry and Teresa Henry made corn husk dolls. Twin H Farms owner and event organizer Ann Holt, professional corn eating contest winner Crazy Legs Conti and Angie Pope.
J.E.M. Farms’ Buddy McKinstry, Twin H Farms owner Tommy Holt and R.C. Hatton Farms’ Paul Allen.
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Olde Tyme Bathing Beauties gather before the competition.
Corny Hat contest winners Gavin Schmitt (second place), Sharon Tanner (first place) and B.J. Maxwell (third place).
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS CEREMONY AT TEMPLE BETH ZION IN ROYAL PALM Temple Beth Zion in Royal Palm Beach hosted a blessing of the animals Friday, April 15. Prayers were recited and songs were sung to offer thanks for the creation of pets. Some people brought their dogs and others brought photos of their pets. There were PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER refreshments for the pe ts and people.
Rabbi Bertram Kieffer offers a Kiddush blessing (a blessing over wine to sanctify the sabbath).
Abby and Noah Katz with their dog Roxy.
Andrea and Bill Lerner with recently rescued Connie.
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Lechuza Caracas Defeats Audi To Claim 2011 U.S. Open Title At IPC Lechuza Caracas defeated Audi last Sunday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach during the final of the United States Polo Association’s 107th U.S. Open Polo Championship in front of nearly 10,000 fans. The final match between Lechuza and Audi came after earlier upsets in the U.S. Open, which ran from March 27 through April 17. Las Mojitas defeated 10-goaler Aldolfo Cambiaso and the powerful Crab Orchard team in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match that left Crab Orchard behind and moved Las Monjitas to face Lechuza in the semifinals. Lechuza fought for an 11-10 victory in overtime, which ultimately led them to face Audi in the final. The opening ceremony of the final match kicked off with a parachute team and special flyover before handing it off to Lou Galterio for the national anthem. Actor George Hamilton and IPC member Collete Hanley threw the coin toss.
Lechuza defeated Audi 8-6. It was Lechuza’s third consecutive major tournament final, and the victory gave Lechuza its second title of the season. Juan Martin Nero was named MVP while Audi’s Zoltan garnered Best Playing Pony honors. Sapo Caset’s horses were named Best String in the Open. For sports enthusiasts looking to cap the 2011 season, IPC will be hosting the inaugural International Weekend featuring rugby, field hockey, croquet, cricket, tennis, golf and more, all leading up to a special polo brunch on Easter Sunday featuring a South Africa-United States polo match. In addition to the sporting events, the public is invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on the stadium field. For ticket prices and information, call IPC at (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpolo club.com.
The Lechuza team celebrates with the U.S. Open trophy.
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NEW HORIZONS Panther Run Supports Big Dog Ranch Rescue Panther Run Elementary raiser as a contest as well. The STUDENTS WORK TO School student Kate Driscoll and school offered an ice cream social aunt Lorrie Brown decided to the grade that contributed the that collecting donations for Big most donated items. In the end, the ‘KEEP THE EARTH CLEAN’ her Dog Ranch Rescue would be a second grade had the most donawonderful learning experience for students while doing something heartfelt for the love of animals. Driscoll told her neighbors and school friends about the organization, and soon began collecting crates, blankets, towels and money. Driscoll also realized that her teacher Shoshana Woessner was also an animal lover. She became involved as well, along with fifthgrade teacher Karen Kostik. The project was presented to the Panther Run Student Council as a fundraiser, and it grew to become a school-wide effort. Brown and her dog Roxie appeared on the Panther Run morning news and kicked off the fundNew Horizons Elementary School second-graders recently learned about showing good citizenship by recycling. Students in Kellye McCravy’s class created robots. They were instructed to use recycled materials and any other items that could be found around the house. The project was based on a unit about recycling that the class had been working on. Students discovered the importance of recycling and became skilled in identifying items that need to be recycled. They decorated paper bags, provided by Publix, reminding people in Wellington to recycle. Students are learning they can make a difference as they “keep the Earth clean.” Pictured above are McCravy’s students with the robots they created.
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tions, and the fundraiser was a huge success. Brown and her husband Tim and rescued their dog Roxie from the Big Dog Ranch last year. Roxie lived the first six years of her life being bred in a puppy mill in Kentucky. Lorrie became interested in the organization and started making trips to the ranch to drop off supplies and donations with Driscoll. Driscoll and her family also adopted their dog Gabbie from the organization a year prior. Gabbie was a stray in Miami. For more information about Big Dog Ranch Rescue, or to find out how to make a donation, visit www.bigdogranchrescue.org.
Fifth-grade student council members and fourth-grade students.
Acreage Pines Marks 20th Anniversary April 30 On Saturday, April 30, Acreage Pines Elementary School will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school’s opening as part of the annual Acreage Pines Fox Family Festival. There will be a brief presentation, a walk down memory lane, recognition of staff members that have been with the school since the beginning, recognition of dignitaries attending, a performance by students, a presentation to the student who won the program art contest and other activities commemorating the special occasion.
Business casual is the required dress for the day. Each year, Acreage Pines has hosted the Fox Family Festival, named after the school’s fox mascot, with activities for all ages. There will be various booths with games for the students, a jungle extreme obstacle course, a rock climbing wall, a UFO laser tag maze, a bounce house and a dunk tank. There will also be tasty delights from businesses such as Rita’s Water Ice and Chappy’s Food Cart. There is sure to be something for everyone.
In 1991, Acreage Pines began in portables behind Wellington Landings Middle School. It was the first school built in The Acreage and immediately built a reputation of being family-friendly, as well as a haven for learning. During the fall of 1992, the staff moved into the new school, and Phil Sorenson opened the doors as its first principal, welcoming in Acreage students and families. Acreage Pines Foxes have been achieving great things ever since. Over the past 20 years, Acre-
age Pines Elementary School has had the honor of being led by several principals. In order of tenure, they are: Phil Sorenson, Al Carnahan, Steve Sills, Jeff Eassa, Jack Meeds, James Campbell and the current principal, Colleen Iannitti. Acreage Pines has also seen many school board members throughout the history of the school: Linda Johnston, William Graham, Dr. Arthur Anderson, Hugh Macmillan, Gail Bjork, Susan R. Pell, Dr. Sandra Richmond and Thomas J. Mills.
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Seminole Ridge Designers Featured In ‘Catwalk’ Fashion Show In WPB Seminole Ridge High School students participated in the Education Gallery Group’s (Eg2) “Catwalk” fashion show April 9 in the plaza at CityPlace. Hawk designers Imani Levy, Shelby Todd and Toniann Vingo took the opportunity to showcase their original fashions, worn by student models Farah Barstrom, Mariel Garner, Sarah Marshall, Alex Todd and Jessica Watts. • Hawks Attend FAU Math Day — On April 2, members of the charter class of the SRHS Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor Society attended Florida Atlantic University Math Day. The Hawks participated in team and individual contests, and heard talks from FAU professors on cryptography and on the synthesis of biology and mathematics. Competing were Arnold Banner, Victoria Bassford, Robyn Exclusa, Caitlin Miller, Duncan Miller, Danielle Parks, Joe Pavicic,
Raquel Redondo and Mitch Vasquez. • Veterans Organizations Honor Hawk Cadets — The Army JROTC Hawk Battalion held its second annual awards night April 6, and the SRHS cadets received numerous awards presented by national and local veterans organizations, along with varsity letters for the JROTC color guard, drill, marksmanship and Raider teams. The awards and their recipients are as follows: 82nd Airborne Division Association – Jaime Marchand; 101st Airborne Division Association – Devon Redmond; Air Force Sergeants Association – Justin Kaufman; American Legion, Military Excellence – Scott Goodbread; American Legion, Scholastic – John Christian; American Military Retirees Association – Hunter Grabbe; American Veterans (AMVETS) – Gary Poe; Army Cadet Command, Su-
perior Cadet – John Christian, Jaime Marchand and James Patelle; Army Recruiting Command – Cassidy Jessup and Christopher Mitton; Army Warrant Officer Association – Stephan Allen, John Caban, Jeremy Potts and Brogan Zelinka; Association United States Army (AUSA) – Cassidy Jessup; Daedalian JROTC – Thomas Cox; Daughters of the American Revolution – Tyler Freece; EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University – John Caban; Jewish War Veterans – Savannah Perryman; Korean War Veterans Association – James Aspenwall and Kenneth Clements; Marine Corps, Gung-Ho – Cody Scee; Military Officers Association of America – Cody Scee and Robert Whippy; Military Officers Benevolent Association – Desiree Galavan, Taylor Glover, Alexander Martinez, Jonathan Pacheco and Cody Scee; Military Order of Foreign Wars, Leadership – Jeremy Aponte; Military
Order of Foreign Wars, Scholastic – James Bukowski; Military Order of the Purple Heart – Gary Poe; Military Order of World Wars – Kimberly Engle; National Society of Daughters of the American Colonists – Devonee Creel and Savannah Perryman; National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 – Jesse Koch; National Sojourners – James Patelle; Navy and Marine Corps – Rachel Hembree, Vincent Luciano-Sileo and Victoria Simmons; Noncommissioned Officer Association – Eugene Bricker and Vincent Luciano-Sileo; Reserve Officers Association – David Evens and Joseph Rimi; Retired Enlisted Association – Geoffey Christian and Ian McIntee; Scottish Rite of Freemasonry JROTC – Timothy Ruback; Sons of the American Revolution, Citizenship – Eric Phan and Janiska Rolle; Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War – Shyanne Rocky; Special Forces
Hawk Designers — Shelby Todd, Alex Todd, Mariel Garner, Farah Barstrom, Toniann Vingo, Sarah Marshall and Jessica Watts. Association – Devon Redmond; Veterans of Foreign Wars – John Christian; Hawk Battalion Cadet Officer of the Year – Kimberly Engle; Hawk Battalion Cadet NCO of the Year – Thomas Cox;
Hawk Battalion Cadet of the Year – Hunter Grabbe; Hawk Battalion Citizenship Award – Connor Hunt; and Seminole Ridge JROTC Principal’s Award – Cassidy Jessup.
Dream Middle School Television Show Will Debut June 12 On WFLX
Student Actors — (Front row, L-R) Camila Ramirez, Seth Thornton, Shaun Stratton, Cassie Yarbrough, Elena Lopez-Belio and Cristina Casas; (back row) Diego Ramirez, Andrew Borell, Azure Kordick, Kali Ashurst and Laura White.
Dream Middle School has announced that production has begun on its television show DayDREAMers. Fully produced inhouse as part of Dream Middle School’s curriculum, DayDREAMers is set to debut on local television on Sunday, June 12 at 8 a.m. on WFLX Fox 29. DayDREAMers, a half-hour family comedy show, is the brainchild of Dr. Kris and Wendy Soderman, owners and principals of Dream Middle School, a private institution in Royal Palm Beach, and Marc C. Zatorsky, the school’s film and television production instructor. “We were looking to expand on our current film and television production classes, which have been extremely popular with the student body when Mr. Zator-
sky came up with the idea for the show,” Soderman said. Zatorsky said he is thrilled about the show. “I am to not only teach at Dream Middle School but to also be a part of DayDREAMers,” he said. “Dr. and Mrs. Soderman are very special educators who truly believe the benefits of having a film and television production class, and now, our very own television show. They understand and have seen first-hand the positive effects it has on their students.” Zatorsky, a former student of local movie and TV icon Burt Reynolds, said the goal is to make the audience laugh while teaching students television production. “The students realize what kind of work it takes to put a production
RPBHS Students Tops In Financial Challenge After competing in the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge, eight students from Royal Palm Beach High School have been ranked in the top 20 percent in the nation. The students are as follows: freshman Perry Hall, sophomore Bryan Baker and seniors Angela Bianchi, Henry Dao, Kelven Jean-Jacques, Adais Llerena,
Nicholas Micciche and Jennifer Singh. The National Financial Capability Challenge is an awards program designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school aged youth across the United States so they can take control over their financial futures. The program challenges high school teachers and other educa-
tors to teach the basics of personal finance to their students, and rewards students, educators, schools and states for their participation and their success. “It just proves that we have world class students who can compete on any level,” said Tiffany Owen, a teacher in the Business Academy and a sponsor for the Future Business Leaders of Amer-
ica at Royal Palm Beach High School. More than 76,000 students and 2,500 educators in all 50 states participated in the National Financial Capability Challenge, which is sponsored by the U.S. Treasury. Each student will receive a National Financial Capability Challenge award certificate.
like this together having each worked on a student film during the school year,” he said. “Some students were involved with outside productions that include two feature films and four commercials for a commercial contest that my friends and I have produced.” Zatorsky described DayDREAMers as “Saturday Night Live for middle school students and younger.” The first show will have a cast of 19; eleven students from Dream Middle School and six children and two adult guest stars from Zatorsky’s current feature film in post-production, Gina and the G.I.T. (Genie-In-Training). Auditions were held for the students in February. The cast has been rehearsing since then. In addition,
student intern crew members will learn hands-on everything that happens behind the scenes by shadowing the professional crew used during the filming process. “Our goal at Ideal and Dream Middle School is to provide young people with skills to become successful, independent and assertive learners for the 21st century,” Soderman said. “Our television and film production classes are just one of the many programs we have for our students to encourage them to become optimistic, goal-orientated risk takers, innovative problem solvers and compassionate thinkers.” For more information about Ideal Elementary School and Dream Middle School, visit www. dreamideal.com.
Kindergarten Roundup At New Horizons May 4 New Horizons Elementary School will host its kindergarten roundup Wednesday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m. inside the school cafeteria. Parents and children are invited to visit the school and learn about kindergarten. All children must be 5 years old on or before
Sept. 1 to be eligible to enter kindergarten in August. New Horizons Elementary School is located at 13900 Greenbriar Blvd. in Wellington. For more information about the May 4 kindergarten roundup, call the school’s main office at (561) 6510500.
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DAR Spirit Of Liberty Honors Local Students The Spirit of Liberty Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honored local students at an awards ceremony held April 9 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The DAR awarded Michelle Jaremko and Timothy Thibault the Good Citizens Award for their outstanding qualities and service to the community. Officer Nelson Berrios of the Lantana Police Department was also honored for his distinguished service record on the police force. Chloe Skorupa received second place in the Junior American Citizens Contest for her original stamp, and Talia Fradkin of Wellington won first place in the State
of Florida for her poem in the Junior American Citizens Contest about the role of a genealogist in preserving America’s past. Like the honorees, the ladies of the Wellington chapter have a great deal to be proud of. Under the leadership of Regent Virginia Davis and Vice Regent Beverly Frasure, the chapter won numerous state and national awards, including recognition for volunteer genealogy, chapter development, the state regents quilt project, American heritage, Constitution Week, American history, Americanism, leadership, community service, conservation, good citizens, service for veterans and literacy promotion.
(Front row, L-R) Chloe Skorupa and Talia Fradkin; (back row) Regent Virginia Davis, Officer Nelson Berrios, Timothy Thibault and Michelle Jaremko.
Crestwood Teacher Publishes Sci-Fi Novel
Members of Daisy Troop 20570 gathered food items to donate to the local food pantry that is housed at the Royal Palm Covenant Church. Pastor Michael Rose was thrilled that these future leaders cared enough about others to donate the items. Troop member s dropped off the it ems on a Thursday just after several needy families has visited the food pantry. The girls were reminded that “kindness is never forgott en.” The food pantry accepts all donations of food, both room temperature and cold, and also accepts donations. Shown above are Daisy Troop members with Pastor Rose.
Crestwood Middle School teacher Nicole Le Floc’h has published a science-fiction novel titled Impressions: The Mind X Change under the pseudonym Colleen O. Flich. Impressions begins when a cryptic message retrieved from an ancient Earth time capsule addresses 14-year-old Arwenn personally. The sender of the message is a girl named Halley who would have perished 6,000 years ago. Minutes after hearing the message, Arwenn is kidnapped. As Arwenn lives aboard the Harvester, a spaceship orbiting a lifeless Earth, she could not possibly disappear. The following morning, her unconscious body is found in the lab
and brought to the ship’s hospital. The being with Arwenn’s outward appearance that awakes in the hospital is not Arwenn, but Halley, the girl from the message. Unfortunately, the only one who believes her is Arwenn’s younger brother Thelior. Together they must uncover what happened to the real Arwenn. Enlisting the help of Arwenn’s best friend Brizen, they embark on the search for answers. They encounter an older boy, Carick, whose brother has also changed. Unlike Halley, however, Carick’s brother does not appear confused. He seems to know very well, too well, what is taking place aboard the Harvester.
Discovering the identity and objective of the infiltrators is but the first step to putting right all that is wrong. What happened to Arwenn? Will Halley ever be herself again? Can the plans these infiltrators set into motion months before be thwarted, or is it too late? The book’s cover artist, Lindsey Cheek — a former student of Le Floc’h — will be graduating in June from the Florida School of the Arts with an illustration degree. She will also be honored with the “Artist of the Year” award for her dedication and hard work. Impressions: The Mind X Change can be purchased at www. amazon.com.
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Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood Gearing Up For May 1 Golf Tourney Each year, the Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood conducts a golf tournament benefit. It is the brotherhood’s primary fundraiser of the year. This year’s golf tournament benefit will be held Sunday, May 1 at Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club in Wellington. Proceeds from the event help fund programs for the congregation, educational scholarships and annual donations to the local community. This year, the Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood has chosen to donate $1,000 — $500 of which was donated to the Jewish Family & Children’s Service, located in
West Palm Beach. Recently, an additional donation of $500 was made to the new Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. A check presentation ceremony was held April 12 at the existing club on South Shore Blvd. Members of the Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood joined in the presentation. The public is invited to play and make donations. For additional information on the golf benefit, call Gregg Lowenstein at (561) 307-4243 or visit the Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood’s web site at www.tbtbrotherhood.com.
Vince Gerardi, Joel Zaidspiner, Andrew Goldstein, Dennis Carpenter of the Wellington Boys & Girls Club, Doug Barr, Scott Rubenstein and Ken Jones.
Brotherhood members with Wellington Boys & Girls Club ambassador s.
ROYAL PALM BEACH CUB SCOUT PACK 120 VISITS FLORIDA AQUARIUM IN TAMPA Royal Palm Beach Cub Scout Pack 120 “slept with the fishes” on an overnight trip to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa the weekend of April 2. The scouts and their families unrolled their sleeping bags in front of a 500,000-gallon tank f illed with a variety of beautiful tropical fish. The scouts spent the following day exploring the aquarium, which is one of the t op ten in the nation. The scouts learned a lot about undersea life as they explored a touch tank, home to starfish and sea urchins, petted a young alligator and even dissected squid. Pack 120 is planning its Crossover ceremony in May, during which the scouts who have completed all their requirements will cross over to their next year in scouting.
Pack 120 explores a “touch tank.”
The scouts pose with their new reptilian friend.
Oliver Brown stands in front of a 500,000-gallon tank.
VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS
Marlowe Second In County Poster Contest
GREG & ALLYSON BLACK WELCOME A BABY BOY
Marge Herzog of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 and her husband George joined others to volunteer at the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach booth at the West Palm Beach Boat Show on April 8. They collected donations to help send packages to the troops on the front lines. For more info., visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.
Charlene Marlowe of Cypress Trails Elementary School took second place in the annual poster and essay contest sponsored by the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity and the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. The contest was held in celebration of April being Fair Housing Month. This year’s theme recognized the 43rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and was titled “Fair Housing Opens Hearts and Opens Neighborhoods.”
The goal of the contest is to raise public awareness of enactment of the federal Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, familial status, disability, national origin and gender, and to encourage fair housing opportunities for all citizens. In addition, Palm Beach County’s Fair Housing Ordinance prohibits discrimination based upon sexual orientation, age, marital status and gender identity or expression.
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Gregory and Allyson Black of West Palm Beach have announced the birth of their son Greyson Michael Black. Greyson was born April 1 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach and weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz. and measured 19.5 inches.
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Oxbridge Academy Welcomes Founding Students And Faculty Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches welcomed students accepted into the founding ninthgrade and tenth-grade classes with a reception recently at the new campus located on N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Nearly 200 prospective students, parents and family members attended the event and were warmly received by the administrative team, faculty and William Koch, founder of the co-educational, independent college preparatory high school. Koch is the CEO of West Palm Beach-based Oxbow Carbon. The evening began with guests mingling in the spacious lobby of the school, followed by a formal
program and question-and-answer session in the auditorium. Oxbridge Academy President and CEO Robert C. Parsons opened the program, followed by remarks from Koch; Dr. Neen Hunt, academic head of school; and Fred McGaughan, director of admissions. Families also heard from three members of the impressive faculty, including biology teacher David Lambert, Ph.D., a two-time Alan T. Waterman Award nominee, the most coveted recognition for U.S. scientists under the age of 35; theater arts teacher Jodie Langel, a Broadway star and bestselling author; and essential skills teacher Dennis Yuzenas, former
Jay, Anne and Haley Boodheshwar of Royal Palm Beach with Academic Head of School Dr. Neen Hunt.
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continued from page 1 idea. “That would not only support our kids, but people in The Acreage and our people wanting to go shopping,” he said. Jarriel said a big issue with the previous settlement was residents’ resentment of rigid requirements for connection improvements in a set amount of time. “Residents don’t like to be told what to do and what not to do,” he said. “We have to communicate and work together.” While Jarriel said he understood residents’ objections to the widening of Okeechobee Blvd., it might eventually become inevitable. “It’s getting more and more dangerous on Okeechobee,” he said. However, Jarriel wanted to make sure that Okeechobee does not become a major arterial road on the scale of Southern Blvd., serving an estimated 10,000 homes projected to be built west of Loxahatchee Groves. Jarriel said one of CalleryJudge’s objections was the town’s planning for more homes. “If the plan can be as simple as restrict-
ing building in Loxahatchee Groves so we can move on, to me that’s a simple solution,” he said. Councilman Jim Rockett said he wants to reach a settlement. “If we can’t, we’ll have to decide what to do next,” he said. “I don’t need to hear the community speak because they’ve already told us loud and clear.” Roberts said he appreciated the council members’ comments. “I’ve been around long enough to know the residents don’t like being told what to do,” he said, adding that something must be done to get traffic under control. “I think we can all agree more houses create impacts.” Councilman Ryan Liang said he could see some positive aspects of the settlement draft, such as improved interconnectivity on lettered roads. “Issues I had were timelines, specifically for connectivity,” he said, pointing out that one stipulation required an improvement to the connection at E Road and 140th Street North by 2012. Councilman Tom Goltzené said he thinks the differences with Callery-Judge are reconcilable, but only if both sides benefit equally. “Really, the connectivity only enhances your development,” Goltzené said, referring to Callery-Judge’s plan to build about 3,000 homes on its 4,000-acre
Broward County Social Studies Teacher of the Year. “This is a momentous occasion for us as the inaugural freshman and sophomore classes will play a significant role in helping Oxbridge Academy fulfill its mission to become a nationally recognized college preparatory school,” McGaughan said. “With our admission season extending through the summer, we’re well on our way to reaching our target goal of 75 students in the founding classes.” The school’s 40-acre campus, located on the former site of the Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches, will feature an “iCommons,” a digital media center; classrooms equipped with ad-
Amy and Dennis Yuzenas, essential skills teacher, with Charlotte Koch and Ali Bowlby of Royal Palm Beach. grove. “The town should not pay for your development.” While Roberts said all the models show Okeechobee as a fourlane road, Goltzené disagreed. “We didn’t like the county telling us what to do, and we don’t like anyone else telling us what to do,” he said. Roberts said traffic models show a need for road improvements in the area, pointing out that one of the methodologies shows Okeechobee Blvd. at six lanes. Goltzené asked, “Can you envision a settlement that would enable Okeechobee to be two-lane?” Roberts replied, “All the models say it has to be four lanes.” Mayor Dave Browning suggested that the town go back to one home per 10 acres, which would reduce the town’s future growth. “That would keep the nurseries longer,” Browning said. “The hardship would be on residents who cannot afford to stay on 10 acres.” Browning pointed out that only eight homes have been built in the town since it incorporated. He noted that Loxahatchee Groves residents fought hard for years to get E Road/140th Street off the county’s thoroughfare map, but that those were not county roads. “Okeechobee is different,” he said. “They own the road, and they own the right of way.”
Open Meeting — Officials from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Callery-Judge Grove talk at a public meeting Tuesday at the LGWCD offices. PHOTO BY R ON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER
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continued from page 1 household budget, but going through the budget process was very different. I’m not sure I dug into it as much as I could have.” However, Gerwig noted that she has at least three more budgets to get through and hopes that she will be able to tackle them more thoroughly. Gerwig said that something she’s most proud of is Wellington’s Safe Neighborhoods initiative, which aims to revitalize older neighborhoods. “I’m so passionate about the success it has had,” she said. “It’s not an easy process. There’s not one simple solution.” But she believes that Wellington shouldn’t hold different neighborhoods to different standards just because of the age of the neighborhood. “I’m passionate about these neighborhoods being able to meet our standards,” Gerwig said. “When I first lived in Wellington,
a lot of people lived in those transitional neighborhoods, and they were well-maintained.” Something she hopes will help revitalize the area is the relocation of the Wellington Boys & Girls Club to its new home on Wellington Trace. “Once it moves, it will be able to provide its services to kids in those communities who need it,” Gerwig said. Another point of pride not just for her but for Wellington was the opening of the new municipal complex late last year. “It was a proud moment for me to see our new city center open,” she said. With the opening last year of the Wellington Amphitheater and Scott’s Place nearby, Gerwig said that the municipal complex will be a place for all of Wellington to gather. “People can walk or ride their bikes to get there,” she said. “It’s a great community center, and I want people to be able to come, enjoy the events and then just enjoy hanging out.” Gerwig said she hopes it can be a place that residents of all the western communities, not just Wellington, can enjoy. “People from all over go down-
vanced technologies, including web conferencing; universitymodeled spaces for collaborative projects; Harkness method classroom design; a 400-seat performance center and auditorium; visual arts and dance studios; a fullsize gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts; indoor racquetball courts; and a fully equipped fitness and workout center. School grounds include an expansive lake surrounded by a jogging track, six lighted tennis courts, a swimming pool, and beautifully landscaped grounds and athletic fields. For more information, call (561) 972-9600 or visit www. oxbridgeacademy.org.
town to Flagler,” she said. “I think that as Wellington continues to get more programming, we could provide a place for people to come.” One issue set to come up this year that Gerwig hopes to tackle is the question of tearing down and rebuilding the Wellington Community Center. Gerwig said she hopes that Wellington can find enough money to do so. “I hope we will be able to do it,” she said. “I drove by there earlier, and I saw an elderly lady trying to navigate that hill. It really is hard for some of our residents. They can go around back, but most people who want to go straight in walk up the hill.” Though she noted that it might be a monetary issue now, Gerwig foresees budget problems stabilizing. “Personally, I think the issues will plateau,” she said. “I hope it will turn around.” Asked what she’d like to see in Wellington’s future, Gerwig said she’d like the village to pursue an equestrian venue of its own to help bridge the gap between equestrian and non-equestrian residents. She noted that the other eques-
Oxbridge Academy President and CEO Bob Parsons (right) with Jasmine, Lauri and Andre Bigos.
Nina, Alex and William Heitman with Carol Anne Stiglmeier, Oxbridge Academy director of curriculum and instruction. PHOTOS COURTESY TOM BRODIG AN
Indian Trail Improvement District President Michele Damone, who attended the meeting to represent Acreage residents, said she felt that Callery-Judge was doing to the town what the town had done to Callery-Judge when the grove applied for a 10,000-home development with several million square feet of commercial uses, pointing out that Loxahatchee Groves had actively fought the development. Damone said she did not want ITID to be left to resolve problems that might be created by CalleryJudge and the town reaching a settlement. “You can solve your problems with Nat, but you have to come to Indian Trail for northern connectivity,” she said. Former ITID supervisor Mike Erickson said more connections would help reduce the need for widening thoroughfares in the western communities. “I’m a firm believer in connections,” he said. “They will help reduce widening in the future. The engineers are saying Okeechobee needs to be six lanes. If you don’t plan for it, it’s going to be planned for you, and it will be six lanes with no wide medians.” Resident Roy Parks asked whether the town reverting to one unit per 10 acres would help lead to a settlement. “My understanding is 250 homes is triggering this,” Parks said. He added that he did not favor connections to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. “I doubt there are 30 Loxahatchee kids who would use that cut-through,” Parks said. Resident Cassie Suchy also opposed opening the community with connections. “Callery has the problem, and they want us to solve it,” she said. ITID attorney Charlie Schoech, whose firm also represents Callery-Judge’s Seminole Improvement District and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, complimented the mayor and council for addressing a difficult and politically volatile issue. “I don’t envy your position,” Schoech said, pointing out that Okeechobee Blvd. is a county road. “Whether you like it or not, it is going to be widened. You need to recognize that reality. I encourage you to reach a settlement. If
not, an administrative judge will make the decision for you.” Jarriel said he wanted to reach a settlement out of court. “We can’t afford to waste money on legal fees,” he said. Rockett agreed with Jarriel that developing Okeechobee Blvd. as a “rural parkway” might be more palatable for residents. “When we talk about Okeechobee, it’s a safety issue,” Rockett said. “If we can
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care offers bereavement support groups to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. These groups offer understanding, useful information and sharing with others who are grieving. The next group will be a sixweek closed group beginning Wednesday, April 27 at 5:45 p.m. and continuing every Wednesday through June 1 at Temple Beth Zion (129 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach).
The group will be led by Bereavement Services Manager Karen Modell. To register, or for more information, call Modell at (561) 7336326. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life care. A pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, VITAS has been caring for the terminally ill and their families in Palm Beach County since 2002.
trian venues do a good job, but she’d like to see a site for residents. “All of the biggest equestrian venues we have are privately owned,” Gerwig said. “And while they do a great job appealing to residents, I couldn’t just go down there and say, ‘That looks like fun, can I try?’” Gerwig said she’d like to see a place where not only horse owners can come and participate, but even those who don’t know much about horses. She admitted, however, that for now it’s just a dream
and there would be many issues to work out. “I’d like to see everyone be able to participate,” she said. “That way, our non-equestrian residents would be able to relate to our equestrian residents.” Something Gerwig said she has tried to do on the council is listen to different opinions and seek solutions from everyone involved. “I try to ask people when they have an opinion different than mine what their solution would be for the problem,” she said. “I am
open to other solutions, and I like to hear people’s input.” In fact, she hopes to see more residents give their input at meetings and in other ways. “I’d encourage people to get more involved,” Gerwig said. “If people don’t like something, they should speak up about it. And if they do like it, they should speak up, too.”
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continued from page 3 tricity and different sources of lighting for facilities.” He said public works also applied for a similar grant to retrofit streetlights, and the recreation department piggybacked and won a grant. “We incorporated a project in Willows Park that has been a thorn in our side,” Recchio said. He explained that there are eight different ball fields at Willows Park and that for the last three ball
go to four lanes and make it safer, it’s something to look at.” Goltzené asked Roberts to offer suggestions that would help them reach a settlement. “If we could have another meeting in a month with more solutions, we may be able to get there,” he said. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo suggested May 17 for the next meeting. He said he would work with the town manager to set it up.
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Wellington’s Egg Hunt Saturday At Village Park Get your baskets ready for Wellington’s annual egg hunt, which will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 at the softball fields in Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. The egg hunt will be divided into the following age groups: age 2 and under, ages 3-4, ages 5-7 and ages 8-10.
Families are advised to arrive early as traffic congestion may occur. The event is made possible by sponsors Equestrian Sport Productions and the William H. Donner Foundation. For more information, call Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey at (561) 7914082.
Easter Sunrise Service At Wellington Amphitheater A community Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Wellington, St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church. Staff members and leaders from the respective churches will participate with the Rev. Dr. Rainer
Richter of St. Peter’s in delivering the message. A freewill offering will be collected at the conclusion of the service to benefit local food pantries as well as assist the Wellington Interfaith and Safe Neighborhoods Hometown Holiday food drive. Events at the Wellington Amphitheater require each person to bring his or her own chair. For more information, call (561) 793-5670.
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fields built, the lighting systems were put on the same circuit to save construction costs. “To use one field, all three ball fields have to be lit,” Recchio explained. The grant will fix that issue. “With this grant, which has been accepted, we’re going to go in and split them,” he said. “In the long run, there’s going to be substantial savings in power when this project is done, so we’re fortunate that we got another shot at it.” He said the work will begin when the current baseball season is over.
Blotter continued from page 6 the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded Monday to a home on Sunflower Circle regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., someone entered the victim’s back yard and stole several chairs, tables and tablecloths that had been rented. The rental service arrived to pick them up and found that they were missing, and the homeowner said that all of the items had been folded up and were leaning against the home waiting for pickup. According to the report, a neighbor reported seeing two black males with a hand truck near the home.
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WELLINGTON CELEBRATES 2011 EARTH DAY WITH ACTIVITIES AT AMPHITHEATER The Village of Wellington hosted an Earth Day 2011 celebration Sunday, April 17 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The event featured vendors offering information on caring for the earth, as well as a concert by Lonny “Earthman” Smith, who is kno wn for his nonprof it band Earthman Project, which teaches children the importance of preservation. PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Lonny “Earthman” Smith sings songs about preserving the Earth.
Representatives from A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue show off some adoptable dogs.
Children of the American Revolution members Virginia Davis and Ariana and Rosemary Mouring.
Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Coordinator Chet Kope and forest ranger Jeff Radakovic provide information on trees.
Girl Scout Troop 20931 members Cecilia Castillo, Marissa Bell, Bianey Hernandez and Annabelle Villacis with SFWMD Outreach Coordinator Jenny Pung (left back), Teresa Villacis (front), Joyce Villacis (right) and Cycler, the recycled robot.
Wellington Gar den Club members (front row, L-R) Elizabeth Stevens, Jan Everett and Linda DeSanti; (back) Fauzia Begum and Darlene Raeppold.
WCS Production Of ‘Little Women The Musical’ A Huge Success
Freshman Amanda Smith, junior Jessica Pereira and senior Kimberly LittleJohn.
Senior Kyle Blank on stage.
Wellington Christian School’s drama students presented their latest production, Little Women the Broadway Musical, Thursday through Saturday, April 14-16. The students had been working hard all school year preparing for their performances, and each performance outdid the night before. Students ranging from grades six to 12 participated in the musical production. The audience of all ages enjoyed the show, which concluded with a standing ovation. The production brought to life the story of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March and their mother Marmee. Little Women is a charming, intimate coming-ofage story about family love, loss
and struggle set in a picturesque rendering of mid-19th-century New England life. This determined bunch of ladies contrived to overcome their poverty and be happy by performing charitable services for neighbors, attending parties and staging theatrical productions for the community. “We are so proud of the students and their accomplishments,” said Erika Grimshaw, Wellington Christian School’s drama teacher and production director. “They love to perform and it shows.” For more information about the drama department at Wellington Christian School, call (561) 7931017 or visit the school’s web site at www.wellingtonchristian.org.
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Develop A Plan Now For When Your Horse Dies
It’s the hard reality all horse owners must face at some point in time: What do you do when your horse has died? What are the options? You can have your horse buried or cremated. Twin Oaks Pet Cemetery, located in Okeechobee, offers both. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 29
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WHS Baseball Team Suffers 3-2 Loss To West Boca
It was a much-anticipated baseball match-up: West Boca at Wellington. West Boca star Michael Kelly versus Wellington’s pitching ace Andrew Istler. The Bulls escaped with a 3-2 victory, and the loss bumped WHS do wn to third seed in the district tournament. Josh Hyber’s Column, Page 43
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Business Blow Out Salon Invites Visitors To Stop By Its New Royal Palm Beach Location
David and Lori Noury, owners of Blow Out Salon in Royal Palm Beach, are new on the scene and ready to make an impression. They recently held a grand opening to introduce their salon to the community and are ready to welcome new customers. Blow Out Salon is a full-service salon. Services of fered include haircuts, color, keratin treatments, blow dr y, nails, waxing and massage. Page 37
Sports Teams Compete In Boys Volleyball Tourney
The Royal Palm Beach High School boys varsity volleyball team hosted one portion of the P alm Beach Classic boys volleyball tournament on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16. Locally, R oyal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Central competed, with RPB defeating Archbishop Coleman Carroll. Page 43
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Develop A Plan Now For When Your Equine Companion Dies It’s the hard reality all horse owners must face at some point in time: What do you do when your horse has died? What are the options? You can have your horse buried or cremated. Twin Oaks Pet Cemetery, located in Okeechobee, offers both. “We have more than a hundred horses buried out here in individual plots,” owner Tom Nichols said. “We also offer whole horse cremation. Our facility is big enough so the horse doesn’t have to be dismembered. Horse burials start at $985. A burial package including a headstone is $1,785. Cremation runs $2,700. We also offer a pre-need discount of 15 percent for people who plan ahead. This is a good idea. It’s one less thing to hassle with at a difficult time.” If you’d like to plan ahead, Nichols welcomes visitors. “You can visit any time; no need to make an appointment. We keep the grounds pretty nice, and people can choose different headstones,” he said. “In addition to horses, we have cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, chimps, tigers and even a goldfish. The cemetery, opened in 1998, is deed-restricted and can’t be used for any other purposes for the next hundred years.” But first you have to get the horse hauled there. Lowe’s Animal Removal is the firm most vets use. “No one wants to talk about losing a horse,” owner Butch Lowe said. “It’s a real bad time, emotionally. If a horse is sick and you know
Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg it’s dying or is going to be put down, the best place is in a paddock with a gate wide enough for our truck. When a horse dies in a stall, maneuvering the body out is tough.” Lowe urges horse owners to plan for the inevitable. “We do whatever the owner wants. If they want the horse buried or cremated, we bring it to Twin Oaks,” he said. “If not, we bring it to the county landfill. When we get there, the body is generally buried right away. Anyone with an older horse should really have a plan.” Andrea League had two older horses when she lived in The Acreage, Pistol and Krackers. She knew about horses being dumped at the landfill. “My husband Ralph and I had gone to the landfill to dump our old manure,” she recalled. “While we were there, a truck backed up and dumped a horse, a white Appaloosa. I’ll never forget it. I started sobbing. The guy saw me and came over and apologized. He said he was really sorry we’d seen this, that usually they bury the horses right away, but the guys were at lunch.”
A look at the peaceful environment at Twin Oaks Pet Cemetery. That prompted League to plan ahead. ied or cremated. Sometimes you have no “I knew that wouldn’t be an option for my choice. But if you can afford it, it’s a great horses. When they eventually died, some option,” League said. “You also need a good years later, I had them both buried at Twin relationship with your vet, so you’ll have Oaks. They’re very nice people. They even enough information to know how far to go send me a card each year with a picture of the with treatment and when to say, ‘Go this far graves,” she said. “Having the horses there and then no more.’ Planning for your horse’s definitely eases my mind. I know it’s just their death is a big responsibility, but a necessary bodies, but they were my friends for more one. Everyone should have a game plan in than 20 years. Sending them to the dump place before things happen, so you don’t have would have been too horrible.” to try to make decisions when your head’s Seeing that Appaloosa at the dump was a spinning.” big wake-up call, she said. “I know that not Are there other choices? One that used to everyone can afford to have their horse burSee ROSENBERG, page 30
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Easter Always Gets Me Thinking About Holidays Of Yore Sunday is Easter, which I do not celebrate like I should. Yes, I go to church and call my parents and bake a ham. But I miss Easter the way it used to be — you know, when Mom was in charge of it and all I had to do was show up. First of all, there was the egg hunt. This did not take place outside because we were in Wisconsin. Sometimes you could tell the Easter Bunny had been there because you could see his tracks in the snow. So he hid our baskets indoors. Second, when you have a house with a basement and an attic (and a father with a diabolical streak), finding your basket could take hours. My sister was in tears the year she was 3 because my brother and I had consumed half our candy while she was still searching for her basket. “We can’t help you!” we’d holler, our mouths full of chocolate (munch, gobble). “That would take the fun out of it!” Eventually, Dad put her on his shoulders
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The Sonic BOOMER and she found a tiny purple basket up on top of the drapes. What was that bunny thinking? Pam was only 2-foot-11! After everyone found their baskets, we had to put them away (usually under our beds, for easy accessibility day or night) and go to church. There was a lot of protestation over that, but it was accomplished. Childhood lessons learned: patience, delayed gratification, obedience, trust (as if any other family member would dare go near your basket). We got into our new clothes (our winter clothes having been worn to a frazzle, out-
grown and basically retired anyway) and headed for church. I remember being both proud and uncomfortable in my new clothes. Patent leather shoes are awesome, but, because you dare not touch them until Easter morning, they pinched. Bonnets that are held on with a thread of elastic stretched under the chin are equally unpleasant. Plus, I had usually spent the night in curlers (to no avail) and was miserable to begin with. So by the time the service was over, we four kids dashed toward the parking lot like we’d just been unleashed. On the way, there were poles to spin around, grasshoppers to chase and other kids to compare notes with — “Six marshmallow Peeps? I only got three!” Childhood worry: Did the Easter Bunny play favorites? Back at the house, Mom would start setting the table for Easter brunch. It was a big deal. Dad was already drooling in anticipation, and Great-Aunt Ella was expected from across town. Because she was 86 and behind
the wheel of a Ford Falcon, we never knew whether Ella was actually going to arrive. We’d seen her blithely drive over concrete medians before. After lunch (we kids just shoved it around on our plates as we were already full of candy), other guests might arrive. Sometimes my Grandma, Elsie Bell, would show up bearing chocolate rabbits. This was an extravagance — an entire solid chocolate bunny per child. Unbelievable! Yet Grandma would be clearly distressed if you bit the ears off your bunny first. She wanted you to eat it from the feet up so it would “always look nice.” She quickly learned that a kid’s hot little hands gripping bunny ears in order to hold the thing upside-down had a detrimental effect on any pleasant expression the bunny might have had. Soon it looked more like Frankenbunny. Didn’t matter. The whole thing was gone in no time — just like those Easters. I miss them both.
The Slapstick Greek Tragedy That Is Charlie Sheen Today The story of Charlie Sheen and his recent misadventures seems like a slapstick, made directly for TV version of a Greek tragedy. Watching the actor in brief bits of video screaming about being a warlock and how he’s incredibly successful with women brings about a memory of an ancient proverb: “Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” Sheen is (was, really) an incredibly successful actor. He made more money for a half-hour show (in which, in most cases, his own actual performance seldom lasted more than 10 minutes) than I have made in my whole life. While some performers in episodic television might be playing a somewhat more extreme version of themselves, Sheen obviously was playing a more restricted, shall we actually say “sane” version of himself. Yes, on the show he was a womanizer, a man with few moral scruples. But at least he seemed to like himself and, at least to a degree, his family. People enjoy Two and a Half Men. Charlie played the cool member of the family. While his brother Alan (Jon Cryer) was a bumbling idiot when it came to women, Charlie was really successful. And when he faced big problems, he went running to his rather acerbic,
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albeit more or less loving mother (Holland Taylor). And he provided a bit of avuncular humor trying, usually less than successfully, to be a role model for his nephew Jake (Angus T. Jones). I keep hearing friends discussing the show more these days, since it is on daily reruns even more than usual because of Sheen. Of course, people wind up finding comfort in characters who are established, ones they come to know. I have heard people talking about how they enjoy the mother, the nephew. But Sheen earns $2 million per episode. Or, it might be smarter to write, earned. He was not at the top of his career when he went in. After a series of not really great movies in the 1990s, he became Michael J. Fox’s replace-
ment in Spin City to close out that series and was selected by producer Chuck Lorre for the current sitcom. Which really made him a star. And Lorre as well as Warner Brothers, which makes the sitcom, and CBS, which airs it, tolerated his absences from the set for his rehab sessions. Sheen blames them for his problems. They tolerated him acting like a fool before; why not now? He is the classic narcissist. He alone is responsible for the success of the series and the producers, et al., are responsible for his personal failures. As a result, he has been running around now displaying his virility with a group of women who fall in love at the drop of a C note or three, smoking up a storm, and claiming omnipotence to a group of losers even more foolish than Sheen himself. Even worse for him, he not only burned his bridges with Lorre — whose main crime, according to Sheen, was an “end note” to an episode in which Lorre said that if Sheen, with all of his habits, outlived him, he would be annoyed — but he also alienated the studio and the network. It makes it difficult to play one against the other when all are angry. Even worse, although stars have been
known to stab their producers in the back when they get annoyed, Lorre has another, younger series, The Big Bang Theory, going now. Two and a Half Men might have lasted another year, perhaps two. The newer comedy could last five or six more. And its stars receive a lot less money and cause a whole lot less trouble. And he created, even if he does not actually run, another sitcom, Mike and Molly. Lorre is important to Warner and CBS, far more than the norm. More than Sheen. There is an object lesson in there somewhere. Of course, since Sheen probably has enough money to keep him in hookers, booze and cigarettes for many years to come, he might not mind not doing the series. He probably will be making money one way or another because of it and showing not the slightest gratitude toward the responsible people. And idiot fans will cheer him on, and producers will look to use his reputation to get enough money to produce new products. This is not exactly Greek tragedy… although Sheen did manage to throw a lot of the blame for his actions on his father. But it is a kind of tragic farce. At least there are nearly 200 episodes of his shows for fans to enjoy as he circles around the drain.
near the injection site. So we don’t accept horses anymore.” So what about burying the horse on your property? Is that legal? According to Capt. David Walesky of Palm Beach CountyAnimal Care & Control, it is. “There’s nothing in the code which prohibits it,” he said. “The only consideration is that the health department guidelines state that any buried animal must be above the water table to avoid contamination. Although it’s not illegal, we strongly discourage it.” In fact, Ordinance 92-22, Section 4-20, “Disposal of bodies of dead animals,” states: “Any owner of any animal, upon the death of such animal, shall immediately dispose of the carcass by burning, burying at least 2 feet below the surface of the ground or other authorized method of disposal… It is unlawful to dispose of the carcass of any animal by dumping
such carcass on any public or private property.” Wolf goes further, pointing out that leaving a dead horse laying in your pasture is a health hazard to other animals. “Again, the euthanasia drugs are toxic to all living creatures,” he said. “If you leave a dead horse laying out in a pasture, it’s going to attract vultures and raccoons, maybe even your pet dog. They can also be killed by eating meat containing these drugs. Cover the carcass with a tarp until you can have it removed or buried.” If you do decide to bury the horse yourself, it might be a challenge. “You’re going to need a backhoe or a Bobcat,” Wolf said. “The grave should be 7 feet to 8 feet deep and not near a well. Line the grave and cover the carcass with quicklime. This aids decomposition and acts as a moisture barrier, to help prevent leach-
ing into the water table... Dealing with a dead horse is a tough road to go. It’s a responsibility an owner takes on when he buys a horse that he may not even realize he’s accepting. And it seems as if horses never die at a convenient time. It’s something every responsible owner should be prepared to deal with.” Having an organized, well-thought-out strategy already on hand can ease you through a time of grief. The time for making tough or confusing decisions is not when you’re in the middle of an emotionally wrenching predicament. We make final plans for ourselves and our human loved ones; if you’re a horse owner, you should have plans in place for your horse as well. Lowe’s Animal Removal can be reached at (561) 358-1963. For more information from Twin Oaks Pet Cemetery, call (863) 467-6377 or visit www.twinoakspetcemetery.com.
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Academy for Child Enrichment — In the heart of Royal Palm Beach, the Academ y for Child Enrichment offers free all-day VPK. Infants through after-school day and night care, 6:30 a.m. t o midnight (Monday through Friday), meals included. Qualified staff. Se habla Espanol. Special rates for all registration. The Academ y for Child Enrichment is located at 700 Camellia Drive in Royal P alm Beach. Call (561) 7983458 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com for info. Breaker s West Summer Camp — For the summer of a lif etime, children ages 5-14 are invited to join the 2011 summer camp at Breakers West. Enjoy wildlife demonstrations, science e xperiments, magic shows, arts & crafts, cooking classes, golf, tennis, baske tball, soccer, daily swimming instruction and much more! Camp runs June 6 - Aug. 19 (excluding July 4-8), Monday –through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sessions are $300 per camper, per week , plus a one-time registration fee of $50, which includes a camp essentials bag. Discounts are offered to families regist ering multiple children and/or for multiple sessions. Af ter-care is available. Space is limit ed. To register for Breakers West Summer Camp, call (561) 653-6333. Camp Giddy-Up — Ravenwood Riding Academy has been located in Wellington for 21 years. Licensed and insured, with all safety equipment provided, they are located on a beautiful, safe and clean f arm with plenty of shade. Ravenwood is now accepting 12 students per session, ages 6-14. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Campers learn safety, horse care and grooming, with riding lessons daily, as well as scheduled visits with a blacksmith, horse vet and equine dentist. Weekly sessions are $185. Sibling discounts or multi-session discounts are available. Camp Giddy-Up has a full staf f and a hands-on director. Regist er today by calling (561) 793-4109 or visit ww.ravenwoodridingacademy.com. Hurry, sessions f ill up quickly! St. David’s Episcopal School — Howdy Pardners, mosey on over to St. David’s Ranch and be a part of west ern-themed summer fun! Campers ages two and a half to eight are invited for arts and crafts, Bible stories, music, games, a shaded outside playground, water play, movie days and more. All activities are super vised by the teaching staf f and take place on the St. David’s campus. The round-up has already star ted, so come in soon to reserve your place. The ranch will be open from June 6 through August 12. For your convenience, y ou may register for one week, or as many as you want. Camp is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. t o 3 p.m.; campers can pick Monday through Friday, Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursda y. So saddle on up and head on over to become a par t of this rootin’-tootin’ summer fun. For more information, call (561) 793-1272 today or visit www.stdavidsepiscopal.com. High Touch High Tech — High Touch High Tech has been providing hands-on science experiments to children in South Florida for over 15 y ears. The program brings science to life for children in preschool through middle school. They are happy to introduce “The Lab,” a hands-on science facility now open in Wellington. The y offer summer cam p programs, after-school enrichments and bir thday parties at a new location off Pierson Road. The camp offers af fordable pricing, hands-on science experiments with lots of cool science take-homes, nature experiences, as well as art projects that relate to the scientific investigations. High Touch High Tech knows that children are naturally curious. They tap into that natural curiosity and provide safe, exciting and fun experiments to help them under stand the world around them. The ultimate goal is to give children the tools t o be able to think scientif ically in order to solve problems. Kids will erupt volcanoes, pan for gems, launch rockets, make ice cream, gro w plants, make fossils, observe live animals, dissect o wl pellets and much, much more! Come visit and explore the all-new High Touch High Tech science laboratory! High Touch High Tech is at 3080 Fairlane Farms Rd., Suite 2. For more info., visit www.ScienceMadeFunSFL.net, call (561) 792-3785 or e-mail info@ScienceMadeFunSFL.net. Call now to book a free tour. The King’s Academy “Camping Around the World” — TKA’s summer cam p welcomes ages 5 through 8th grade. Experience different cultures through craft projects, science experiments, f ield trips, music and more. Counselors are q ualified teachers, first aid certified and offer a lo ving environment. Day camp/ sports camp with daily lunches run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m with many options and before/after care. Field trips to Calypso Bay, the South Florida Science Museum, the Palm Beach Zoo, Lion Countr y Safari and more, all for one inclusive price. Regist er now at www.tka.net and sa ve $25 when you mention this offer. Call Helga Van Wart (56 1) 686-4244 for more info. Loxahatchee Countr y Preschool — Loxahatchee Country Preschool will start of f this summer with a “home run!” Baseball, football and soccer activities will take place throughout the summer. The school has been here for 20-plus years and provides a safe environment with small ratios for summer campers, which means the children are well supervised. Throughout the summer, the camp program offers ar ts and craf ts, field trips (attended by the management team), swimming lessons, Spanish lessons, movies, a bounce house, bowling and much more. A free pizza lunch will be pro vided Fridays. The school provides a safe envir onment for the children, while providing an excellent educational program. In a letter sent to the school, the Kings Academy wr ote, “ What preschools are better prepared for Kings? Loxahatchee Country Preschool was mentioned with enthusiasm!” Call (561) 790-1780 for more info. Noah’s Ark — Noah’s Ark is located on Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. They of fer free all-day VPK. Lower rates and special registration for fall. Meals are included. Noah’s Ark offers care for infants and preschool children as well as after-school care. Se habla Espanol. Conveniently located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. between Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves elementar y schools. Call (561) 753-6624 f or more info. TNT Gymnastics Center — TNT is of fering a great summer program with flexible hours and fun-filled days. They pr ovide a safe, positive environment for your child to enhance self-esteem and physical fitness through gymnastics, trampolines, rock climbing, group games, arts & crafts, water play, martial arts and much more! TNT owner Tina Tysk a is a former Class 1 gymnast coached by two-time Olympian Kim Chase. She has over 25 years of coaching experience, including toddlers thru Level 9 gymnasts as well as specialneeds children. TNT Gymnastics is located at 3120 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington. F or more info., call (561) 383-TNT1 (8681). Villari’s of Wellington — Villari’s is pleased to invite your child for summer cam p this year. Due to the rising demand for summer camps in the western communities, Villari’s is allowing students to book spots early. Villari’s is offering four sessions of camp this year, as well as three Martial Ar ts Boot Camp sessions. Each camp session will consist of f ive days of games, activities and martial arts, starting as low as $29 per day. The Martial Arts Boot Camp sessions will be limited to 10 students, three days per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer camp dat es are June 6-10, June 20-24, July 11-15 and July 25-July 29. The program is for ages six and up. Camp will be limited to 20 campers on a f irst-come, f irst-ser ved basis. Call (561) 792-1100 today to reser ve your space. F or more info., visit www.VillarisOfWellington.com or www.WellingtonMar tialArts.com. Wellington Tennis Center — Have fun and learn to play tennis this summer! Children ages 6 to 13 at all levels of play (beginners through advanced) are welcome. All instruct ors are USPTA/USTA QuickStar t certified. The new QuickStart format will be used for ages 6 to 8. Camp runs Monday through Friday, June 6 - Aug. 12 (excluding July 4-8). Tennis camp only (9 to 11 a.m.) is $100 for Wellington residents ($120 for non-residents) per camper, per week. Extended camp (9 a.m. t o 1:30 p.m.) includes tennis, lunch and super vised swim and costs $150 for Wellington residents ($170 for non-residents) per camper, per week . Discounts are offered for registering multiple children in one family or for multiple w eeks. Pick your weeks and register early! Space is limited. To register, call the Wellington Tennis Center at (561) 791-4775.
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2011 Breakers West Summer Camp Calling all campers for a summer of a lifetime. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 5 – 14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West, where there is fun for all and all for fun. Daily Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer Play & Swimming Instruction Arts & Crafts | Magic Shows | Cooking Classes Wildlife Demonstrations | Science Projects Friday’s Famous Family Cookout And Much More... After Care Available
WEEKLY SESSIONS: June 6 – August 19, 2011 {Excl. July 4 – 8} Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, please call 561-653-6333.
Weekly sessions are Monday – Friday. No camp July 4 – 8, 2011. Discounts will be offered to families registering multiple children and/or for multiple sessions. Additional fees apply for After Care. Restrictions apply.
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SunFest Returns To Flager Drive In WPB April 27 To May 1 The 29th annual SunFest will take place April 27 through May 1 along one of the most scenic sections of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. National acts scheduled to perform include Jason Mraz, Earth, Wind & Fire, MGMT, Sublime with Rome, Cee Lo Green, Jeff Beck, Taking Back Sunday, Gregg Allman, Neon Trees, the Avett Brothers, O.A.R., Styx, Mike Posner, Sick Puppies, Never Shout Never, Prince Royce, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Anberlin, the Supervillains, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Brooke Fraser and Ziggy Marley. “SunFest has become known for putting together a diverse line-up, and this year we have truly delivered,” SunFest Executive Director Paul Jamieson said. “From pop and reggae, classic and alternative rock, jazz and Latin, we have pulled together an exciting lineup. We have an incredible setting along the waterfront of downtown West Palm Beach. It’s a music experience like no other available to festival-goers and music lovers.” Florida-based reggae group the Supervillains will perform Wednesday evening, April 27 on the Bank of America Stage. In their 12-year existence, the Supervillains have grown from hometown heroes in St. Cloud-Orlando to one of the most recognizable names in reggae. For this fun-loving foursome, their “anything goes” live performances are never forgettable, as their onstage antics and commentary make it a show within a show, which oftentimes is as memorable as the music. Ska-punk band Sublime with Rome will perform Wednesday evening, April 27 on the Bank of America Stage. Sublime is known for their rhythm section, funky drumming and bass lines. In 2010, founding members of Sublime, drummer Bud Gaugh and bass player Eric Wilson announced they would officially take the stage once again with new front man, singer/ guitarist Rome Ramirez. Folk rock band the Avett Broth-
Cee Lo Green will perform April 28 on the Tire Kingdom Stage.
The Supervillains will perform April 27 on the Bank of America Stage. PHOTO BY CHRIS MARTIN
ers will perform Wednesday evening, April 27 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Brooke Fraser will perform Thursday evening, April 28 on the Bank of America Stage. Jason Mraz will perform Thursday evening, April 28 on the Bank of America Stage. Grammy Award winner Cee Lo Green will perform Thursday evening, April 28 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Green hails from Atlanta, Ga. and is a singer, songwriter, rapper and producer who has a knack for continually reinventing himself. Green began his career as part of the renowned and influential hip-hop group Goodie Mob prior to breaking out on his own in 2002. Anberlin will perform Friday evening, April 29 on the Bank of America Stage. Hailing from Orlando, this mainstay in the alternative rock scene is touring in support of their fifth studio album. Their hits include “Impossible,” “Dark Is the Way” and “Light Is a Place.” Led by the soaring vocals of Stephen Christian, the positive-thinking Anberlin also includes Joseph Milligan (guitar), Nathan Young (drums), Joey Bruce (guitar) and Deon Rexroat (bass), and presents an al-
ternative pop/rock sound that, while inflected with the earnestness of emo, is closer to the mature stylings of Third Eye Blind. Taking Back Sunday will perform Friday evening, April 29 on the Bank of America Stage, while the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will perform Friday evening, April 29 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. After years of touring, the Daddies broke into the mainstream with their swingbased compilation album Zoot Suit Riot. Gregg Allman will perform Friday evening, April 29 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Allman is both a founding member of one of the biggest American bands of all time, the Allman Brothers Band, and a critically acclaimed solo talent. Mike Posner will perform Friday evening, April 29 on the FPL Stage. American singer, songwriter and producer Mike Posner got his music career going when he self-released two mix tapes and signed a record deal with J Records while still attending college at Duke University. Ziggy Marley will perform Saturday afternoon, April 30 on the Bank of America Stage. Marley is the oldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley.
Never Shout Never will perform Saturday afternoon, April 30 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Alternative Rock group Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform Saturday afternoon, April 30 on the FPL Stage. The band is best known for their hit singles “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean” off their 1991 certified platinum album Fear. MGMT will perform Saturday evening, April 30 on the Bank of America Stage. MGMT is an American psychedelic-rock band based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Styx will perform Saturday evening, April 30 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. The group hails from the south side of Chicago and is one of the most successful “arena rock” groups of all time. Prince Royce will perform Saturday evening, April 30 on the FPL Stage. The American rock band O.A.R. will perform Sunday afternoon, May 1 on the Bank of America Stage. O.A.R. (originally known as Of a Revolution) is well known for their unique concert performances in which the band often creates variations to songs, making it rare to hear an O.A.R. song played the exact same way twice. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform Sunday afternoon,
May 1 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Australian rock trio Sick Puppies will perform Sunday afternoon, May 1 on the FPL Stage. Sick Puppies formed in 1997 and rose to prominence in 2006 when their song “All the Same” off the album Dressed Up As Life was uploaded along with a video to YouTube. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Earth, Wind & Fire will perform Sunday evening, May 1 on the Bank of America Stage. Celebrating their 40th year together this year, Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most successful R&B acts in history. Neon Trees will perform Sunday evening, May 1 on the FPL Stage. Grammy Award winner Jeff Beck will perform Sunday evening, May 1 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Beck helped revolutionize rock music and inspire countless individuals with his unique approach to playing the guitar. SunFest has added Circa Survive and Mann featuring Rock-It! Scientists to the 2011 line up, along with more than 20 regional and local acts. For more information about SunFest, or to purchase tickets, visit www.sunfest.com or call (561) 6595980 or (800) SUNFEST.
CGMS Gallery To Host Second Anniversary Celebration May 6 The Clay-Glass-Metal-Stone Cooperative Gallery in Lake Worth will celebrate its second anniversary on Friday, May 6 with the release of hundreds of butterflies from its showcase windows, a huge anniversary cake and mimosas for all who visit. The celebration starts at 6 p.m. Two years ago, building owner Jay Bernhardt offered the use of his vacant Lake Worth store front until he sold or rented it. Artist Gail Pasternack contacted the Flamingo
Clay Studio, a nonprofit artist cooperative, with the generous offer, and within one month, the gallery opened and has been thriving ever since. Twenty-nine local artists have spent the last two years delighted in their ability to create work knowing they have a wonderful outlet for it. All of the work in the gallery is three-dimensional. This provides a unique opportunity for artists, as the majority of galleries feature primarily two-dimensional work.
In the last two years, the Flamingo Clay Studio, sponsor of the ClayGlass-Metal-Stone Gallery, has dived into community activity working with the merchants of Lake Worth to increase the vitality of this wonderful seaside village of artists, restaurants and shops. This year they organized the second successful Haitian Empty Bowl fundraiser, twice monthly openings, several concerts, a book signing, a score of gallery tours and demonstrations,
and worked on the downtown July 3 celebrations last year. A large bronze dinosaur is often joined by the mermaid sculpture at its front door, luring large numbers of visitors and locals into the town and the gallery. The release of butterflies will be the gallery’s gift to Lake Worth for its strong support. The Clay-Glass-Metal-Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a nonprofit arts organization whose mis-
sion is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Gallery openings take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. For more info., call (561) 588-8344 or visit www. clayglassmetalstone.com.
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Blow Out Salon co-owner David Noury at his location in Royal Palm Beach. PHOTOS BY DAMON WEBB/T OWN-CRIER
Blow Out Salon Invites Visitors To Stop By New Royal Palm Location By Damon Webb Town-Crier Staff Report David and Lori Noury, owners of Blow Out Salon in Royal Palm Beach, are new on the scene and ready to make an impression. They recently held a grand opening to introduce their salon to the community and are ready to welcome new customers. Blow Out Salon is a full-service salon. There are many services offered including haircuts, color, keratin treatments, blow dry, nails, waxing and massage. Between them, the Nourys have three generations of hairdressers in the family. They decided to carry on the family tradition, having opened their first store in Boynton Beach eight years ago. After establishing a prosperous business, they decided to spread their wings and open up another location. “When we were deciding on another location for a new salon, the western communities were at the top of our list,” David said. “After conducting some research, we learned more about the demographics of the area. We saw a lot of potential as the area is still growing steadily. We feel there is room for us to grow as well.” The Nourys feel strongly about their chances for success in their new salon venture. “We are hoping to build up a great quality salon,” David said. “It takes time to grow and develop a team that is strong in all areas. We are committed to taking our time and doing it right. We have a solid blueprint that has served us well over the years, and we feel secure it will work for us in the future.” The Nourys have decided to extend their grand opening promotions longer to keep the traffic flow up and keep their salon in the forefront of people’s mind.
An inside view of Blow Out Salon in Royal Palm Beach. “Everyone seems to be happy with the special promotions we have been running,” David said. “This has allowed us to get people’s attention and they schedule an appointment to come in for one of the many services we offer. Our main goal right now, with being so new to the area, is to get people in to the salon, so they can try us out for themselves.” The Nourys have enjoyed the journey of expanding their business. They feel it will only get better over time. “I speak for myself as well as the entire staff of the salon when I say we feel great gratitude to the clients who continue to come to us for their beauty and wellness needs,” David said. “We think of our clients as part of our family. Over time we build relationships with them, and we can truly say we enhance their beauty both inside and out.” Blow Out Salon is located at 12041 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach at the northwest corner of Crestwood and Southern boulevards. For more information, call (561) 7930790.
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH TRAVEL AGENCY IN WYCLIFFE
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for AAA Auto Club South’s travel agency in the Wellington-area office at 4075 Stat e Road 7, Suite F1, in the Marketplace at Wycliffe, where it is joined by AAA Insurance. The travel agency will assist members and non-members with cruise and tour travel bookings. AAA Insurance has been assisting the community with insurance needs for more than five years. With more than four million members, AAA Auto Club South is the largest leisure travel agency in the southeast United States and is one of the top ten leisure travel agencies in the nation. For more info., call (561) 357-3475. Shown above are AAA representatives with Palms West Chamber ambassadors.
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Latalladi Honored As Manager Of Excellence At Conference
Ibis Property Owners Association Executive Director and Director of Public Safety Ed Latalladi was honored as a Manager of Excellence at the Florida Communities of Excellence Conference and Awards on Friday, April 1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Conference Center in Hollywood. Latalladi is a Wellington resident. The Manager of Excellence Award was presented to community association managers who have made exceptional contributions to the overall success of their community. “The entire board of directors is pleased that Ed was recognized with this honor,” Ibis resident and POA Board President Steve Silver said. “Ed’s understanding of and response to the needs and expectations of the Ibis community, along with the trust he has established with our residents and staff, make him an outstanding leader of our property owners association.” In the four years that Latalladi has had a leadership role at Ibis, he has initiated and facilitated continuous, significant enhancements for the Ibis community of almost 1,900 homes and 5,000 residents:
• Improvements to public safety facilities, security and communication systems, vehicles, equipment, emergency management plans and training, which directly impact the security, safety and medical assistance services provided to the Ibis community of almost 1,800 residences. • Increased communication with Ibis residents through a new weekly e-mail newsletter, the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign and dramatic web site expansions, along with new golf cart and bicycle patrols by public safety officers that allow for more interaction with residents. Latalladi has fostered an environment of learning, mentoring and cooperation benefiting both Ibis residents and employees. • Fostering the efforts of Ibis residents who volunteer their time and talents and coordinating their projects, activities and committees with POA staff to maximize results for Ibis and charitable efforts outside of the community. Latalladi’s talent for coordinating the efforts and resources of POA staff and the residents significantly added to the impact in
Ed Latalladi the community’s response to the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile last year. He worked with Ibis staff supervisors and residents as well as with international organizations to assist Ibis employees affected by the tragedies and to raise $45,000 and collect medical and hygiene supplies, food and other necessities for the relief efforts. For more information about Latalladi or the Ibis community, call the Ibis Property Owners Association at (561) 630-2828.
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The Carving Station Opens New Location In Greenacres The Palms West Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Carving Station’s new location at 6418 Lake Worth Road in the Lake Worth Shopping Center, located on the southeast corner of Lake Worth and Jog roads. The Carving Station prepares fresh, quality American food selections made from scratch every day, served buffet style. It offers a wide variety of fresh hot and cold foods to please virtually any palate. Early-bird savings for seniors over 60 ($1 off the
price of dinner) are available from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For lunch, patrons can enjoy the soup and salad or a full buffet. At lunch and dinner, the Carving Station serves two soups, freshcarved roast turkey and stuffing, baked ham, roast beef, delicious fried chicken (no trans fats), baked tilapia fish fillet, baked chicken, chicken breast français, casseroles, macaroni and cheese, pasta dishes, hot vegetables, and many other delicious hot and cold foods.
For dinner, the restaurant serves leg of lamb and delicious prime rib seven days a week. Prime rib is available after 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday starting at 11 a.m. Specials such as jumbo fried shrimp, barbecue pork spare ribs and corned beef make regular appearances. To contact the Carving Station, call (561) 963-4170. (Right) Restaurant staff members and Palms West Chamber ambassadors at the ribbon cutting.
Wellington Chamber Names Weiss Tech Committee Chair
Gregg Weiss
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently named Gregg Weiss 2011 chair of the chamber ’s Technology Committee. Weiss is the founder and CEO of Blue Whale Web Solutions Inc., an interactive firm specializing in iPhone, iPad and Android App development, custom web site de-
sign and search engine optimization services for small to large businesses. Weiss has a strong background in software development and specializes in helping companies build brands online and in the mobile space. “I’m honored and thrilled to be nominated as the tech-
nology committee chairman,” Weiss said. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee is composed of a diverse group of dynamic individuals that have experience in the technology arena. Goals for this important chamber committee include providing support for emerg-
ing technology businesses in the Wellington community, exploring ways to foster and support the entrepreneurs who are working to bring emerging technologies and innovations to market, and to help local businesses exploit the power of emerging technologies in their operations.
For more information on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and committees that support the chamber, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com. For more information about Weiss and Blue Whale Web Solutions Inc., visit www.bluewhalews.com or www.bluewhaleapps.com.
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High School Teams Compete In Boys Volleyball Tournament By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School boys varsity volleyball team hosted one portion of the Palm Beach Classic boys volleyball tournament on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16. Matches were held at Royal Palm Beach, Park Vista, John I. Leonard and Dwyer high schools, pitting some of the top talent in the state against each other. Locally, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm
Beach Central competed. Overall, Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando took the silver division final, defeating Park Vista. Archbishop McCarthy took the gold division final over Bishop Moore, and Palm Beach Gardens defeated Dwyer for the bronze division win. Locally, Palm Beach Central took the copper division win from Wellington, defeating the Wolverines in three games (21-25, 23-25 and 1511) in the final match. In their second game of the tour-
nament on Friday, the RPBHS Wildcats took on Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School of Miami and won in two games, 25-7 and 2513. The Wildcats dominated the match, taking an early lead in both games and mostly giving up points due to errors. Though Archbishop Carroll came back fighting in the second game, they were unable to hold back the Wildcats. The Wildcats will travel to Palm Beach Central on Tuesday, April 26 for a 7 p.m. game.
PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER
Damon Tyndal jumps up for a spike.
Wildcat Ryan Moody spikes the ball in RPB’s game against Archbishop Coleman Carroll.
Royal Palm’s Ryan Harris hits the ball over the net.
RPB’s Alex Zambito jumps up for a block.
WHS Baseball Team Suffers Close 3-2 Loss To West Boca It was a match-up I had marked on my calendar from the day I received Wellington High School’s varsity baseball schedule. West Boca at Wellington. University of Florida commit and West Boca Bull Michael Kelly versus Wellington’s Andrew Istler. The April 14 game lived up to its hype. Istler came mere feet away from hitting a two-run walk-off home run, but the blast fell short, and the Bulls escaped with a 3-2 victory. A win would have given Wellington the first seed in the district tournament, but the loss bumped them down to the third seed. Scouts flocked to WHS to see the pitching match-up between Kelly and Istler, and the two seniors did not disappoint. Istler gave up
Wellington’s Andrew Istler throws a bullpen session before the game.
Wolverine Watch By Josh Hyber three hits in seven innings, while Kelly allowed five hits over six innings. Unfortunately for Wellington, one of Istler’s hits allowed was a three-run home run in the top of the third inning. Until the third, Istler had allowed only one runner to reach base (on a walk) and had struck out two batters. The home team did chip away with a run in its half of the third inning. Senior right fielder Zack Turturici led off with a single, and Mitch Morales followed with a single of his own. Tommy Kirchner bunted them over to second and third, and was almost safe at first himself. After Istler walked, Peter Rivera hit a sacrifice fly to score Turturici. The Wolverines did have runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, but catcher Alex Tannone was caught in a rundown between second and third. “We had some good at-bats, good swings
and men in scoring position enough times, and that’s all you can hope for,” head coach Scott Riddle said. “Good pitching beats good hitting just about every time.” Istler recorded his sixth strikeout of the night to end the top of the seventh and give his team one last chance at a comeback. Speedster Jordan Hernandez was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the seventh. He was then sacrificed to second and third base on two consecutive groundouts. With two outs and Hernandez on third, Istler stepped to the plate. The righty caught a hold of a pitch and sent it booming toward deep left field. “I thought it was gone,” one Wolverine told me. “I was halfway out of the dugout celebrating.” “I wasn’t sure with the way the wind was blowing,” another said. Istler himself said he thought it was out, but the ball fell into the leftfielder’s glove on the warning track to end the game. With the third seed all but secured, the Wolverines will obviously have a tougher road getting to the district championship game. Most likely, they will have to face Dwyer High School, a team that has beaten the Wolverines twice this year, before another chance at West Boca (who WHS beat 5-0 earlier this year with Kelly on the mound).
Wolverine Jared Tosner waits for a pitch. PHOTOS BY FRANCESCA RANIERI
“It’s tough to beat a kid like that or a team like that twice in a season,” Riddle said. “Our pitchers are all in great shape and throwing well right now, so we have as good a shot as anyone going forward.” As of Monday, April 18, the Wolverines had an outside shot of reaching the second seed because Dwyer had two district games remaining. With the loss, the Wolverines’ record stood at 17-4. Wellington played on Tuesday and Wednesday against Boca Raton and Park Vista High School’s respectively. The district tournament begins Monday, April 25. All district games will be held at Dwyer High School.
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WELLINGTON’S BRANDER IN TOP TEN AT NATIONAL DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Alyssa Brander recently competed at the 2011 Spring Junior East National Diving Championships in Knoxville, Tenn. She captured top ten finishes in both one-me ter and three-meter events in the 11-U division. She is a member of the Boca Dive Team and is a fourth-grader at Elbridge Gale Elementar y School in Wellington. Sho wn above is Brander in competition and with her medal.
JUNIOR DANCERS WOW AUDIENCE MEMBERS AT ST. PETER’S SPRING FAIR
Dance Arts Conservatory’s Momentum Junior Dance Company recently performed at the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Spring Fair. Dance Arts Conservatory is located at 11260 Fortune Circle in Wellington. For more info., visit www.danceartsconservatory.com. Shown above are (front row, L-R) Christina Kohlbeck, Quinn Van Popering, Sarah Marsengill and Alexandra Ramey; (back row) Jordyn Kelley, Allie Terry, Cassandra Wiesner and Andrea Rojas.
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SRHS Volleyball Reigns In Jungle Queen Tourney The Seminole Ridge High School boys varsity volleyball team improved its season record to 16-0, winning the recent Jungle Queen Tournament at Cardinal Gibbons. The Hawks defeated Palm Beach Gardens in the final (23-25, 25-21, 25-18 and 25-16) after besting stateranked Stoneman Douglas in the semifinals (25-18, 25-23). David Frazee led the Hawks with 26 kills in the finals, and David Specian had 51 assists. Jonathan Moore added 15 digs. “We proved ourselves this weekend against some of the best teams in the state, and this positions us nicely for the post season,” coach Austin Clubb said.
WELLINGTON GIRLS SOCCER RED TEAM ENDS SEASON UNDEFEATED
CRESTWOOD VOLLEYBALL PLAYER QUALIFIES FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Wellington recreational soccer league’s 12-U girls red team finished the spring season undefeated. Head coach J.R. Ramirez told the girls that if they remained unstoppable he would wear a pink tutu after their last game. Team members are Ransey Rothenberg, Kara Parson, Chelsea Fenimore, Kayla Gumula, Isabel Duke, Jennae Jacob, Camila Ramirez and Katrina Calkins. The team is coached by Ramirez and assistant coach Toni Calkins. Pictured above is Ramirez in a tutu with Calkins and the team members.
Crestwood Middle School girls volleyball player Bailey Williams has qualified for the Junior National Volleyball Championship. A seventhgrade student, Williams is also a basketball player at Crestwood Middle School in Royal Palm Beach. She has been playing travel volleyball since she was eight years old. She currently plays and trains with Tribe Volleyball Club. Williams and her teammates recently attended the Orlando Regional Bid tournament. The Eagles place third in the Gold division and received a bid to represent Florida in the 2011 Junior National Volleyball Championship to be held June 26-29 in A tlanta, Ga. Pictured above is Williams (fourth from right) with her teammates and coach Altone Williams.
RPB Rotary Golf Tourney May 13 At Madison Green The Royal Palm Beach Rotary will host its annual golf tournament Friday, May 13 at the Links at Madison Green with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, student scholarships and community service projects. For info., visit www. rpbrotary.org.
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Saturday, April 23 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington will feature several internationally played sports including rugby, cricket, field hockey, polo, croquet, golf and tennis at the inaugural International Weekend April 23 and 24. Events in each discipline will take place daily, kicking off each morning at 9 a.m. The weekend will culminate with an Easter egg hunt on the International Field before the featured South AfricaUnited States polo match Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. To learn more about the schedule of events, call (561) 204-5687, ext. 107 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Frenchman’s Forest in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, April 23 at 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road, 1.5 miles north of PGA Blvd. For additional info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Apoxee, West Palm Beach’s 20-square-mile Water Catchment Area, on Saturday, April 23. Show up at 8 a.m. for an enjoyable, shaded sevenmile hike with a chance to see deer and big gators. Bring plenty of water. Meet at the entrance on the east side of Jog Road, about a mile north of Okeechobee Blvd. Call (561) 616-8790 for more info. • Cornerstone Fellowship (13969 Orange Blvd. in The Acreage) will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day on Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. for children ages 3 to 10. There will be crafts, puppets, Easter basket giveaways, an Easter egg hunt and a bake sale. For more info., call (561) 7902968. • The Cresthaven Stamp Club will hold its monthly Stamp and Postcard Show on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express (2485 Metrocentre Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., call Arnold Zenker at (561) 969-3432 or email arnoldzenker@bellsouth.net. • Wellington will feature its annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 7914000. • Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host its annual Easter Picnic and Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to sundown at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. Admission is a donation of $10 each for adults
and $5 for children under 12. The cost includes a meal and beverage. Proceeds will benefit the CAFCI scholarship fund. F or more info., or to purchase tickets, call Lauriston Simms at (561) 719-0263, Percival Woods at (561) 514-1788, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162, the CAFCI hotline at (561) 790-4002. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Tween Creative Writing” for ages 10 to 15 on Saturday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Do you like to write poetry, stories or fan fiction? Learn about writing and do exercises to improve your skills. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Monday, April 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Legos” for age 8 and up Monday, April 25 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teen Game Night” for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games with others. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will feature “Living the Green Life Inside and Out” on Monday, April 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and wellness exper t. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach will present its 2010-11 artists in residence exhibition and annual student show April 25 through May 13. The featured artists in residence are Suzanne Scherer, Pavel Ouporov, Chandra DeBuse, Virginia Jenkins, Jessica Stephens and Jonathan Read. For more information, or to sign up for classes, visit the Armory Ar t Center’s web site at www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. Tuesday, April 26 • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “5 Percent Day” benefiting the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District on Tuesday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The funds will support the 2012 Palm Beach Envirothon, a competitive, problem-solving, natural resource event for local high school students. For more info., visit www.pbswcd.org or call Whole Foods Market at (561) 904-4000. • A Morikami Museum Adult Outreach Program is coming to the Wellington ComSee CALENDAR, page 49
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR, continued from page 48 munity Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Tuesday, April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Seniors age 55 and older will produce Japanese calligraphy and origami (paper folding) pieces. There is a $5 material fee for the calligraphy class and a $3 material fee for the origami class. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Board Game Spectacular” for age 6 and up Tuesday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. Have fun playing board games with others. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will offer “Introduction to Irish Dancing” for adults Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. with Marie Marzi of the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Deliciously Raw with Renate: Honor our Living Earth by Enjoying Sprouted Grains!” on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Wednesday, April 27 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club at Wellington. Call (561) 792-6525 to RSVP. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Magnetic Personalities” for ages 5 to 8 on Wednesday, April 27 at 4 p.m. Create a one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnet with air-dry clay. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Yarncraft: Crochet Club” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. Beginners will learn how to crochet and advanced students will learn other techniques. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will offer “Edible Landscaping: Rare Fruits in South Florida” for adults on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Charlotte Gomes of the Rare Fruit Council of Palm Beach County will introduce a vast array of tropical and sub-tropical fruits that can be grown in your home landscape. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Thursday, April 28 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civ-
ic Center Way) will host “Noisy Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories about loud animals, sing extra-noisy songs and make a craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Dinner with a Gourmet Chef” on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Master Chef Chris Paul of Wild Orchids Fusion will create a multi-course meal using Whole Foods Market’s all natural ingredients and expertly paired wines. The cost is $35 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Friday, April 29 • The 28th Annual Installation Gala of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce will take place at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington) on Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www. palmswest.com. • Wellington will host the Great Folk-Rock Festival featuring Gathering Time on Friday, April 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. To learn more about Gathering Time, visit the band’s web site at www.gatheringtimetrio.com. Saturday, April 30 • The Wellington Landings Middle School Band Department will host its second annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction/Raffle on Saturday, April 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. The event will include performances by all four school bands and will be held in the school cafeteria. Breakfast tickets can be purchased at the door for $7. The silent auction/raffle will include items and ser vices from area businesses; those tickets will also be sold at the door. To make a donation, contact Barbara Lagana at barblag2001@aol.com. • The Medical Science Academy at Royal Palm Beach High School will hold its second annual golf tournament at the Links at Madison Green in Royal Palm Beach on Saturday, April 30. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. An awards banquet and barbecue will be held at 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $125 per player or $500 per foursome. Call (561) 792-8659 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. Email: news@gotowncrier.com.
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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
WE DO WINDOWS — 20 years professional window cleaning. Residential/Commercial references available. Lic. & Ins. 561-313-7098
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT — in Wellington Commerce Park off Pierson Road. Furnished or Unfurnished 575 Sq. Ft. with beautiful view of water. 2 upscale private offices, reception area, bathroom and storage loft. AvailableImmediately $600 per month (561) 722-7195
2000 HONDA ACCORD — 209,000 miles, red w/cream leather interior good running condition, good A/C $5,000 OBO 561-7137794
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APARTMENT FOR RENT — 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, private entrance, electric & cable included. $700 mo. 561-252-2622 ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE — Fully furnished/full Kitchen, 2 beedroom, large living area Washer/ Dryer. Private entrance, no pets, electric & cable included $1,200 mo. 561-389-8023
2/2 NEW APPLIANCES — good condition “The T rails” good area. pool and amenities. 561-714-8376 561-793-1718 $900 monthly. Cable included.
TOWNHOME FOR RENT — 2 / 2 2 car garage. Lakefront seasonal or annual lease. No Pets 561-6442019 ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT — in Wellington professional only. Use of amenities, and access to pool. 561-236-9702 RENTING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-3576 FOR INFORMATION 3/2 CONDO THE SHORES — Bright spacious end unit with open floor plan. Community has Pool, Tennis and Unfurnished $1275/ month, call 561-723-8461 for more information
EFFICIENCY FOR RENT — fully furnished/full kitchen,TV,washer/ dryer. Private entrance. No smoking.No Pets. Single adult $700 per month includes all! 561-6320464 561-790-0857
WELLINGTON 2/2 VILLA FOR SALE — Move-in Ready! New paint, new carpet, new kitchen flooring, outside patio entryway. Light & bright. Call Lorna (561) 319-1292 Keller Williams Realty. $78,500.
WELLINGTON LAKES BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE
$139,000 3 bed/2 bath. Call Michelle Burgess 239-834-3589. Tannassee Realty. Make an offer now.
RLS4634 DPBR STATE OF FLORIDA — Serving Acreage, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Palm Beach Country Estates, Jupiter Farms and Coastal areas East Florida Site Planning, Dep Compliance Assured Mapping. 561-5960184 Cell Call for a Quote.
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