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20 Wellington High School’s Twin Co-Valedictorians Wellington twins Crystal and Felicia Yan have a long history of academic excellence under their belt, topped off this May when they presided as co-valedictorians of the 2012 graduating class at Wellington High School. They will head this month to the University of Pennsylvania, where they will study molecular biology. By Lauren Miró

24 David Eisenson Helps With College Planning 101

Mapping out a successful college application and admission campaign as well as how to finance a four-year college education — the best investment parents can make in their children’s future — has gotten quite complicated in recent years. This is where College Planning Masters and David Eisenson come in. By Chris Felker

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28 Young Wellington Stars Light Up The Stage

Talented young actors from Wellington lit up the Lake Worth Playhouse stage in July during lively performances of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray. Guts, flair and spirit landed Andrew Spinelli, Megan Rochford, Christine Auguste, Taylor Rivera and Shenise Nunez roles showcasing their dancing, singing and acting. By Jessica Gregoire

32 Morrisseys Carry On Tradition Of Excellence

For four decades, the face of Stadium Jumping Inc. was legendary horseman Gene Mische. But it has been the Morrissey family that has been the core of the organization, and it truly is a family affair as the firm works to revive and expand horse shows across the country. By Kenneth Kraus

40 Wellington Woman: Principal Gail Pasterczyk

Few educators are so fully invested in making sure their educational experience is so rewarding as Elbridge Gale Elementary School Principal Gail Pasterczyk. For that reason, she is Wellington The Magazine’s August nominee for our Woman of the Year Award. By Matthew Auerbach

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Wellington Social Scene Girls Night Out At Players Club Supports Kids Cancer Foundation Stylists Gather For Arrojo Learning Session At Visions Hair Salon Wellington Residents Celebrate The Fourth Of July At Village Park Wellington’s Perfect Smile Dentistry Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

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This month we visit a charming French-inspired home with a beautiful, spacious floor plan. Located in the Versailles community, the home features six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms in 3,819 square feet. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Watch Wellington Health Wellington Real Estate Wellington Dining Guide Wellington Calendar Around Wellington ON THE COVER Wellington High School’s Class of 2012 Co-Valedictorians Felicia and Crystal Yan. Photo by Abner Pedraza

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Students head back to school this month after summer recess. Some are heading to school for the first time, some are moving up a grade, and a few are heading off on their own to college.

Wellington The Magazine celebrates this annual rite of passage with a special back-to-school issue this month.

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On our cover are Felicia and Crystal Yan, twins who presided as co-valedictorians of the Class of 2012 at Wellington High School. We profile these fascinating young women and salute them as they head off to study molecular biology at the University of Pennsylvania. And if a university is in your child’s future, you might want to talk with David Eisenson of College Planning Masters.

Featured this issue, Eisenson’s specialty is helping families turn college dreams into a reality.

In keeping with our back-to-school theme, this month’s Wellington Woman of the Year Award nominee is Elbridge Gale Elementary School Principal Gail Pasterczyk, a longtime educational leader who is deeply invested in helping Wellington schoolchildren. Also in this issue, we head east to the Lake Worth Playhouse, where a number of talented young Wellington actors and actresses spent the summer on stage in the hit musical Hairspray. Join us as we get to know future stars Andrew Spinelli, Megan Rochford, Christine Auguste, Taylor Rivera and Shenise Nunez.

Also in this issue, we profile the Morrissey family as they carry on Stadium Jumping’s decades-long tradition of excellence. Carrying on the legacy of the late Gene Mische, the Morrisseys are expanding and revitalizing venerable horse shows across the nation. This month’s Wellington Health profile is on Dr. Alex Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute, an expert in the growing field of phlebology. Cuban-born Yolanda Ulibarri of Keller Williams Realty is the focus of our Wellington Real Estate feature for August.

Wellington Table visits the popular Strathmore Bagels in the Marketplace at Wycliffe, while Wellington Home stops by a phenomenal French-inspired home in the Versailles neighborhood.

As we head into the fall season, we’ve got many special features planned here at Wellington The Magazine. Look in upcoming months for a salute to local cultural institutions and the return of our popular bridal issue. Call our advertising department at (561) 793-7606 for information on these special features.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Girls Night Out At Players Club Supports Kids Cancer Foundation

(Left to right) Sandy Erb and Michelle O’Boyle of the Kids Cancer Foundation; Mary Ellen Sencer gets a facelift bungee applied by Doreen Fitzsimmons; and Lynn Balbinder and Gaylynn Fowler show Suzanne Redmond how she looks.

Girls Night Out was held Thursday, July 12 at the Players Club in Wellington to benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation. There were vendors selling ladies accessories, purses, jewelry, make-up, etc., and vendors donated gift items for raffle prizes. Money raised from the raffle will go to the foundation.

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Wellington’s Perfect Smile Dentistry Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

(Left) Perfect Smile staff celebrates the milestone with a ribbon cutting.

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Perfect Smile Dentistry celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, July 11 at its Wellington office.

Patients and friends came out to join the festivities.

Eight free veneers were given away, and there were refreshments and raffle prizes.

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(Left to right) Pam Goldstein and Kathy Cosentino with the anniversary cake; Perfect Smile Dentistry’s co-owners Dr. Rasmi Akel and Dr. Barbara Bates; Dr. Rasmi Akel, grand prize winner Samantha Oellrich, Dr. Barbara Bates and raffle winners Janet Duprey, Elaina Sanchez, Don Stanley and Deborah Shafran; and Judith Allen with Dr. Barbara Bates.

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A divided Wellington Village Council revoked the commercial dressage arena designation given earlier this year to the Equestrian Village site by the former council. In a move that Vice Mayor Howard Coates said would create “uncertainty for the equestrian industry,” council members voted 3-2 to revoke a “compatibility determination.”

Coates and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig dissented. The compatibility determination allowed for the site’s year-round operation as a dressage facility. Both a master plan and the compatibility determination were subject to conditions that a plat be recorded by March 31, a deadline Wellington Equestrian Partners failed to meet. The council revoked the master plan amendment in May. Engineer Michael Sexton, representing the applicant, said that his client was waiting on a sign-off by Village Attorney Jeff Kurtz before submitting the plat.

Wellington Equestrian Partners attorney Dan Rosenbaum said that Sexton had asked for confirmation of approval several times. Mayor Bob Margolis said that the applicant must follow the rules.

“How many more times can we look the other way?” he asked. Councilman John Greene made a motion to revoke the compatibility determination, which carried 3-2.

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determine whether there was any misrepresentation during last year’s discussion of a master plan amendment for the Country Place PUD, of which the show grounds is a part. Both sides argued over two key points. The first was whether the applicant deliberately omitted parts of the site’s history — chief among them a 2001 suspension of development on the site. The other was whether master plan amendments approved by Wellington after 2001 automatically lifted that suspension.

Engineer Michael Sexton, agent for the applicant, testified that the omission had been an error on his part. “No one asked me to delete or omit anything,” he stressed. Though council members agreed that the information omitted should have been in the application, Coates said that there had been no proof of fraudulent misrepresentation, and the other council members agreed.

WEG Bid Withdrawn — Equestrian Sport Productions, organizer of the Wellington Equestrian Festival, has withdrawn its bid to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Wellington was one of five communities under consideration. Promoters cited recent decisions by the Wellington Village Council that they say could endanger local equestrian venues as evidence of a lack of support. But several council members expressed puzzlement over the withdrawal, noting that they had yet to see information on the bid. “It wasn’t so much a lack of support for the games,” Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone said. “It was that they are attacking the venues. It makes it impossible to have a successful bid.” Withdrawing the bid means Wellington could have a chance at the 2022 games, he said. Mayor Bob Margolis said that the decisions cited by Stone didn’t necessarily mean that the council would not support the bid. “I don’t think one has anything to do with the other,” he said.

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Co-valedictorians of the 2012 graduating class at Wellington High School, twins Felicia and Crystal Yan are on their way to the University of Pennsylvania, where they will study molecular biology.

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Twin Co-Valedictorians Lead WHS Class Of 2012 Story by Lauren Miró  Photos by Abner Pedraza

Wellington twins Crystal and Felicia Yan have a long history of academic excellence under their belt, topped off this May when they presided as covaledictorians of the 2012 graduating class at Wellington High School.

“We started when we were 4,” Felicia said. “It’s a good art form and exercise mixed with dance.”

They joined the dance company at Wellington High School and learned other styles of dance, eventually choreographing a routine together.

“They’ve had ties in Wellington’s history, but never twins,” Felicia said.

Even today, their friends and interests overlap.

Though both considered attending magnet high schools, they decided to stay at their home school.

There, they were able to get a well-rounded education, Felicia said.

Their hard work and dedication to academia has paid off, earning them innumerable awards and scholarships, as well as admission into the University of Pennsylvania, where they will study molecular biology.

Crystal and Felicia, 18, are homegrown Wellington grads. Growing up with the same interests and classes, they pushed each other to succeed. “There’s only friendly competition,” Crystal joked.

Felicia, who pointed out that she is the elder twin by five minutes, agreed. “We both want each other to do well,” she said.

Born at Palms West Hospital, they grew up in Wellington public schools, attending Binks Forest Elementary School, Wellington Landings Middle School and Wellington High School.

Growing up, they had similar interests from dance to art and more.

Crystal (left) and Felicia Yan have been studying dance since they were young.

“We pretty much like the same things,” Crystal said. “It wasn’t that we always wanted to be together so we did the same things, it’s just that we had the same interests, so we’ve always been together.”

Felicia agreed. “We both enjoyed things together,” she said. “So it worked out while we were growing up.”

In addition to their academic interests, Crystal and Felicia have been studying contemporary ballet since they were young.

“Wellington [High School] is an A-rated school,” she said. “It was a good school and it had a dance program. The program [at Suncoast High School] is more structured. They don’t have the freedom to take a variety of electives. We were able to take a lot of electives, like art and music.”

Though both girls have a love for science, Crystal said they were glad to have a school where they could branch out.

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academics,” Felicia said. “Our parents supported us, but they never had to force us to work.”

But Felicia said that wouldn’t hamper her plans. “They are pretty similar [majors],” she said.

new environment but glad to have each other. The two will share a dorm room, and likely many of the same classes.

Felicia’s and Crystal’s successes in academics and extracurricular have landed them numerous awards and scholarships.

Growing up, they didn’t plan on going to the same school, but when both got into their top-choice school, it just made sense.

“A lot of people get homesick their freshman year,” Crystal said. “But I think we won’t have that problem as much because we have each other.”

Both are Congressional Award gold medalists, National Merit finalists and Pine Jog fellows, and each has received an array of scholarships throughout their years of school.

“When college was a distant idea, we always thought we’d eventually split up,” Crystal said. “But as it got closer, it seemed to make more sense to go to the same school. There was no reason to split up. We both liked Penn the best.”

Felicia agreed. “You get to go there already having a friend,” she said.

“You’re not desperate to mingle. It’s more fun that way.”

They also interned at the Scripps Research Institute. “We have interned there since last summer,” Crystal said.

The experience prompted them to go for majors in biochemistry.

“A lot of the work I was doing was based in biochemistry,” Crystal added.

“Felicia originally wanted to do molecular biology, which was closer to what her lab did, but Penn doesn’t have molecular biology as a major.”

They said they chose the university both because of its strong academics and opportunities. “It’s a well-rounded school,” Felicia said. “It’s strong in all disciplines. It’s a large university in a historic district.”

Crystal agreed. “There are good opportunities,” she said.

Both have said they are excited for a

Used to doing things together, the Yan twins will share a dorm room at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Though they have time ahead of them to decide, both have said they plan to have careers in science. “I think I want to be a pathologist,” Felicia said.

Though she hasn’t ruled out being a professional dancer, Crystal said she’ll likely follow suit. “Most likely I’ll be on a [pre-med] track,” she said.

But no matter their career paths, one thing is sure: Crystal and Felicia Yan will be among Wellington’s notable names for years to come.

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College Planning 101: When Just Having The Grades Is Not Enough Story by Chris Felker Photos by Abner Pedraza

Mapping out a successful college application and admission campaign as well as how to finance a four-year college education — the best investment parents can make in their children’s future — has gotten quite complicated in recent years. Many factors have made the process demanding on both students and their parents.

Family incomes have stagnated and student loan funds have been tightened or cut in lean economic times, although students dodged a bullet recently when Congress acted to stop a scheduled doubling of federal student loan interest rates.

Over the past few years, 15 percent-per-year tuition increases, coupled with reduced state and federal college aid and more stringent scholarship requirements, have added new challenges to acquiring a university degree. A tight job market requires students to focus on their futures as early as possible to get a handle on what will be required in order to get into the field of their dreams.

The planning that goes into all this is complex.

This is where College Planning Masters comes in. Founded in 2007 by David Eisenson, previously a financial manager who had assisted clients with asset and retirement planning along with restructuring of investments, the local company not only guides students through this process but also helps parents toward fulfilling their progeny’s expectations of a successful college experience as well as a secure career.

College Planning Masters takes a “top-down” approach to selecting colleges by immersing students in a program that inspires them to look inward when listing schools they might want to

attend, Eisenson said. He added that their lists often are driven by “where my best friend is going” or “because that school has my major,” when the students should be considering their own interests, strengths and goals.

“Parents and students come in with all kinds of hopes and fears,” Eisenson explained.

“Ultimately, what we are seeking to do is to replace those fears with the hopes that the dream of a four-year college education doesn’t have to be exclusively for the rich.”

Eisenson, who lives in Wellington with his wife, Rona, would know: The couple has one daughter beginning her third year of college and two more who will soon be following, so they’re acutely aware of the challenges facing families today.

He was inspired to begin a practice focusing exclusively on college planning when he noticed growing numbers of clients suffering from what he called “financial backpedaling” traceable to poor decisions when it came to planning for higher education.

Eisenson and his team at College Planning Masters stress the need for early preparation by both children and their parents so they can gain admission to their school of choice.

“There’s nothing wrong with being proactive as soon as they get into high school. Today, students should start thinking about college as early as ninth grade if they are going to package themselves successfully in the long run,” Eisenson said, adding that there are gaps between the counseling schools are able to provide and what students and parents need in facing the complicated maze of college applications. |wellington the magazine| August 2012

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Financial Aid Liaison Denise Miceli works with parents Mark and Lisa Goldman and student Matthew Goldman of Wellington High School.

“By promoting college readiness with our success planning programs during the crucial early years of high school, we position our students for admissions success by not only providing the tools they need to stand out, but showing them how to use and apply those tools,” Eisenson said.

The College Planning Masters approach focuses on the concept of providing a plan, but with options.

“Sometimes, a high school student in his sophomore or junior year has a general idea of which schools they may want to attend and a workable plan to achieve those goals,” Eisenson said.

“But just knowing what you want isn’t enough if you don’t have a step-by-step plan to get from Point A to Point B.” Eisenson said his team tries to help kids avoid potential obstacles and falling into a “crisis mode when some of their friends have already achieved the edge they were seeking, which leaves them settling for schools and financial aid packages that are less attractive than they were hoping for.”

Students are not the only ones having to cope. A large portion of the firm’s services involves helping parents understand how the financial aid process works. “I call it an all in-house, one-on-one comprehensive college planning practice,” Eisenson said.

“How to pay for college without going broke is what we’ve been saying to parents for years, instead of tapping into their retirement funds or nest eggs for their own life.”

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Director of Student Services Tania Baker with students Matthew Goldman of WHS and Jessica Quigley of Wellington Christian School.

Eisenson spends much of his time getting the word out.

“We do a lot of public workshops in the community,” he explained. “During the school year, we’re out there two or three times a month, and now I’ve been very heavily involved with the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club.

We’re now networking throughout the community to try to bring a lot of these services to the public.”

Best of all, introductory information does not cost parents a thing. “At these free college planning workshops, we try to spend quality time with the families, and I acknowledge that we’re just scratching the surface, but they leave after those events with a lot more information than they ever had coming in, and of course they have more questions, so I invite them to a free consultation,” Eisenson explained.

“It’s a session without any obligation where they can come in with their students, spend an hour one-on-one to find out, like a doctor, ‘Tell me where it hurts, and I’ll see if we can help you’ — where the student and parents can lay out their own family’s situation,” he said.

“It’s pretty much a two-way interview: We assess their situation and they learn how a comprehensive college planning program can help them navigate this extremely difficult rite of passage.”

Eisenson and his staff of six full-timers provide a variety of services, including

one-on-one student advising and financial counseling designed to eliminate the stress and confusion.

They inspire students to assess their own potential when choosing schools; promote college readiness; help parents and students fill out forms and meet filing deadlines; and create a “blueprint for success” to minimize out-of-pocket expenses and meet the financial burden.

“Nothing pleases me more than seeing our students gaining admission to one or more of their top three schools, and parents knowing that they’ll be able to afford four or more years without sacrificing their own retirement plans,” Eisenson said.

Many families remain with the program even after their children go on to college. “There will always be circumstances that arise, such as changes of majors, transferring from one school to another as well as ongoing financial aid support,” Eisenson said, noting that by completing all the financial aid forms and other obligations for member families, the team makes sure filing deadlines are met from year to year so students have every opportunity to maximize financial support and minimize out-of-pocket expenses.

College Planning Masters is located at 8461 Lake Worth Road, Suite 256. For more information, or to register for one of the company’s free college planning seminars, visit www.collegeplanningmasters.com or call (561) 713-1123.

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Young Wellington Stars Light Up The Lake Worth Playhouse Stage Story by Jessica Gregoire Photos courtesy Theresa Loucks/Lake Worth Playhouse

Talented young actors from Wellington lit up the Lake Worth Playhouse stage in July during lively performances of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray.

Guts, flair and spirit landed Andrew Spinelli, Megan Rochford, Christine Auguste, Taylor Rivera and Shenise Nunez roles showcasing their dancing, singing and spot-on acting in the summer show of the Lake Worth Playhouse’s 60th season.

Hairspray is set in 1960s Baltimore. The plot revolves around an overweight teenager, Tracy Turnblad, who wins a role on a local TV dance show. She also wins the heart of teenage heartthrob Link Larkin and, with his help, tries to integrate the show.

Wellington Idol runner-up Andrew Spinelli portrayed TV show host Corny Collins. The Wellington native attended Wellington High School and works as an aftercare counselor at Elbridge Gail Elementary School. He recently earned a degree from Palm Beach State College.

Spinelli enjoys combining his love of the arts and musical theater, especially as an aftercare counselor. “Shenise and I help out with the drama club there,” he said. “I do the musical direction, and she does the choreography.

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show here at the playhouse,” he said.

“But Shenise has done a lot here.”

Spinelli began doing plays in elementary school. “I stopped for a while when my voice started changing, and I picked back up my junior year of high school,” he said.

Throughout most of his high school career, Spinelli spent his time in band instead of chorus or theater. “When I started back into theater, it was kind of a big deal when I went into auditions and got leads,” he recalled.

Rochford, who played Penny, Tracy’s loveable best friend, had a role symbolizing one of the main conflicts in the plot. She falls in love and begins an interracial relationship with Seaweed, a black boy from the other side of town.

Rochford brought Penny’s bubbly, lighthearted character to life. She decided to audition after enjoying her friend’s performance in The Music Man at the playhouse.

As a Palm Beach Central High School junior, Rochford successfully balanced schoolwork with three months of late-night rehearsal. “It was a lot of staying up late and getting homework done,” she said. “For the most part, they were really flexible with giving me a night off for things like my [Advanced Placement] exams.”

For Rochford, the best part about performing is the fun. “If you don’t go out there and have fun, enjoy every moment, and put your all into it, then the audience won’t perceive you well,” she said.

Auguste played Cindy Watkins, one of the black dancers on “Negro Day” at the Corny Collins Show. A soft-spoken and seemingly shy senior at Palm Beach Central, Auguste is a charismatic and dominating performer on stage.

Her outspoken lines and energetic dancing and singing kept the crowd glued to her pigtail.

“I’ve taken dance lessons since I was 2 years old because my mom was really into me doing everything, so I did dance, piano and everything that all little girls do,” Auguste recalled. “In seventh grade, I started in chorus, but I really wasn’t into acting since my sister was in theater, and I did not want to do what she was doing. That was her thing.”

Hairspray was Auguste’s first play at the Lake Worth Playhouse and outside of school. She decided to audition along with her friend, Rochford. “I wasn’t really expecting anything, and I figured if I got something that’s great, and if I didn’t, not to be too hard on myself,” she said.

Auguste enjoyed the experience of being a part of the playhouse team.

Young Wellington actors (L-R) Taylor Rivera, Megan Rochford, Christine Auguste, Andrew Spinelli and Shenise Nunez.

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(Inset below) Scenes from the Lake Worth Playhouse production of Hairspray.

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“The people are like a second family now, and for the past few months I’ve seen them more than I’ve seen my own family,” she said.

Auguste’s family was surprised to see her on stage performing. “At home, I usually keep to myself in my room, and shut my door and practice my lines, so my family could not really believe it when they saw me perform,” she said.

Auguste encourages other young acting hopefuls to never give up. “Always try and never take for granted every little thing because it could be the difference between Broadway or not,” she said.

Rivera, an Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate, plays Fender, one of the dancers on the Corny Collins Show. As one of the “nicest kids in town,” he does it all — acting, dancing and singing. With few opportunities for theatrical performers in Wellington, the Lake Worth Playhouse has given him an outlet to continue performing outside school. “It’s like a nice little intro into the professional world,” he said.

With 16 and counting shows under his belt, including the lead role as Albert in Bye Bye Birdie at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Rivera is a youthful theater The Hairspray cast on stage at the Lake Worth Playhouse.

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veteran. Hairspray is his fourth show at the Lake Worth Playhouse. “My first show, I came in as a replacement for the lead Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Rivera said. “The Lake Worth Playhouse offers actors a wonderful place to learn, grow and perform.”

Rivera’s hard work and practice has earned him acceptance into the New York Conservatory musical theater program. “I applied and was accepted to a few colleges but chose to take the trip to New York and audition in person, as I really had my heart set on attending this school, and I guess they liked me,” he said.

Rivera is looking forward to his future in theater. “As long as I’m involved in theater in some way, I’ll be very happy,” he said.

Nunez is an aftercare counselor by day and a show-stopping actor by night.

Having performed in roles ranging from Chicago to Little Shop of Horrors, she brings her talents for the fifth time to the playhouse as Shelly, one of the “nicest kids in town,” dancing on the Corny Collins Show.

Although Nunez began acting in her junior year at Palm Beach Central, she is no stranger to the stage. She has

been dancing since the age of 9. “I’ve always loved to perform,” she said.

When a friend encouraged her to audition for the school musical Grease, Nunez was skeptical. “I first auditioned for Grease, not thinking I would get a role,” she said. “I ended up getting the lead role of Sandy.”

That experience ignited the flame for Nunez’s acting career. “Ever since then, I thought, ‘This is awesome, I can sing and act while dancing.’ I love that,” she said. “And I’ve been going nonstop ever since.”

As a camp counselor, Nunez is in charge of teaching the drama club. She shares her knowledge and experience in acting with the young students. “If they have stage fright, I let them know that once they get out there, the adrenaline that they have will kick in, and that fear will go away,” she said.

Nunez hopes to soon make her star shine brighter by moving to New York City to pursue a theater career.

From Wellington to the stage at the Lake Worth Playhouse, what’s ahead for these young entertainers? Keep your eyes and ears open; you never know where you might spot them next.

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(Clockwise from top left) Michael Morrissey with the American Gold Cup trophy; Morrissey with the late Gene Mische; Morrissey’s son Matt represents the family’s next generation; and sister Colleen Morrissey handles office duties for Stadium Jumping.

Stadium Jumping’s Morrissey Family Carries On Tradition Of Excellence

By Kenneth Kraus

When equestrians think of events such as the American Invitational, the American Gold Cup, Traders Point, Lake Placid, New Albany and Tampa, their first thoughts are exhibitor-friendly service, first-class personnel and high-quality equestrian productions. These are the longtime trademarks of one of the nation’s oldest and most respected horse show production companies — Stadium Jumping Inc. And while for four decades, the face of Stadium Jumping was legendary horseman Gene Mische, it has been the Morrissey family that has been the core of the organization, and it truly is a family affair.

Over the years, Stadium Jumping has produced some of the nation’s groundbreaking events, including the World Cup finals, the Olympic Games Show Jumping Team Selection Trials and the World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Team Selection Trials.

Many innovations that are part of the industry today came from Mische, the Morrissey family and Stadium Jumping. In the hunter divisions, back-to-back classes, the numerical scoring system for hunters and the hunter classic itself were all ideas they originated. In the jumper divisions, the company did away with the old Green Jumper division and created the original bridge to the open jumpers when they came up with Preliminary, Intermediate and Open Jumpers years ago.

Stadium Jumping, over the years, has been in the forefront in the fight for prize money increases across the board, all the while trying to keep entry fees reasonable. “I’m proud to say that we always did that with the idea of keeping the entry fees and various other fees in line, so that the prize money increase actually meant something,” Mische said in an interview years ago.

And of course, their concept of rewarding loyal clients with a big-money, free Grand Prix at season’s end is still the envy of the industry, and the Gene Mische American Invitational stands alone in that regard.

Show in Tampa. “Gene’s ability to produce a top-quality event with a vision for the future and not just for the short term was unprecedented,” Michael noted. “I feel that those attributes are carried through today.

All of us at Stadium Jumping put the horse and the sport ... first in all of our productions.”

In order for any company to be successful, there must be a great team involved, working together as one, he said.

Before Mische’s death in 2010, he spoke about the future of the company he had founded. “Stadium Jumping’s future is very strong, and I think Michael Morrissey is the perfect man to lead this company forward,” he said. “With Matt, Colleen and Susie all involved, I think the future of Stadium Jumping is bright.”

“I have been very fortunate over the years to have worked with some of the best in the business,” Michael said. “The Stadium Jumping team, office staff, management team, our many officials, the hardworking jump crew and our maintenance teams have worked together for many years, in good times and in some cases, not so good. But everyone has kept the same goal in mind, and that is to produce a top-quality event, all the while staying loyal to the principles that make our sport so dynamic.”

Michael Morrissey, president of Stadium Jumping, has served as manager or organizer at the Winter Equestrian Festival, the Tampa Equestrian Series, the American Invitational, Fieldstone Spring and Summer, the Lake Placid Horse Show, the I Love New York, Traders Point Charity, the American Gold Cup, the New Albany Classic, Holiday & Horses and the massive Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse

Colleen, Michael’s sister, handles many of the office duties for Stadium Jumping events and explained his success as a show manager. “He listens to everyone. He has been involved in all aspects of the business, so he has seen all the angles,” she said. “Usually the decisions he makes are based on what would be right for the sport and everyone involved, not just for profits.”

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Prize lists, promotions, posters, ticket sales and administration of the Stadium Jumping offices fall under the purview of Mary Silcox, not a Morrissey but a member of the Stadium Jumping family for nearly 30 years. “Michael’s willingness to listen and be accessible to the exhibitors is what makes him a great manager,” she said.

father as a leader, and I look forward to working with him in the future,” he said.

Following in family footsteps, a thirdgeneration Morrissey — Michael’s son, Matt — is now deeply involved in day-to-day operations. “As the youngest guy at Stadium Jumping, I would like to think I can bring a fresh new perspective and ideas to our events,” he said. “Going back as far as I can remember, we have always been a very tight-knit family, with Gene leading the way. Gene’s influence on my life carries well past the business side… He spent nearly every moment working on how to make his competitions better. His biggest pet peeve was someone telling him he couldn’t accomplish something.”

“The American Gold Cup over the past few years has struggled, for which I take the blame,” Michael said. “I moved the Gold Cup back to where it all began in Cleveland, a place that I love and a beautiful place to be in the fall. For reasons still unknown to me, I could not get the event to be a viable competition there. Now the American Gold Cup has found a new home in North Salem at the spectacular Old Salem Farm. I really look forward to putting on a world-class event at such a beautiful facility at the perfect time of the year.”

With the torch passed to his father, Matt enjoys working for him as well. “I see a lot of Gene’s qualities in my

With another successful American Invitational in the books, the Stadium Jumping team now turns attention to resurrecting the renowned American Gold Cup in North Salem, N.Y.

He said that the principle of the American Invitational as “a thank-you to the riders and owners for their participation in the winter Circuit” will be carried on and applied to the American Gold Cup.

Michael and Lori Morrissey with grandchildren Landon and Lorilei.

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The resurgence of the American Gold Cup matches an ongoing renaissance at Stadium Jumping. “Over the years, the business has had to adapt and evolve,” Matt said. “I think my father has done an exceptional job leading us out of adversity. I am especially excited about the American Gold Cup heading to Old Salem Farm this September. I think there is potential for the event to be one of the top jumper events.”

The thoughts of Gene Mische, in one of his final interviews, come to mind when he said, “I think there are so many contributions that we’ve made to the sport over the years. I’d be happy to be remembered for any one of them. I feel that I’ve been blessed to be a part of this great sport and was able to do what I did. I had a great staff that helped me along the way, and the good news is, most of them are still with me as we move forward into the future, so I hope that we can continue to make worthwhile contributions to the industry.”

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Dr. Alex Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute in Wellington deals only in vein disorders, employing the latest technology to deal with problem veins while minimizing recuperation time.

“Veins that are bad need to be removed,” Goldman said. “We used to strip them because that’s the only technology we had. Nowadays, with the advent of ultrasound and image-guided treatments, you don’t need to go into surgery anymore. Everything can be done on an outpatient basis.”

There is no recuperation down time, but what Goldman calls up time.

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“People go back to work the same day.

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Immediate “up time” helps reroute blood. “The body needs to continue pumping blood throughout the veins.

When you’re closing down certain veins, you need the calf muscle pump,” Goldman said, explaining that when a person walks, the calf muscle squeezes blood back to the heart. “You need that calf muscle pump to move the blood around, so that the normal veins pick up that blood flow.”

Phlebology, treating venous disorders, has been approved by the American Medical Association since 2003. In 2008, the American Board of Phlebology, of which Goldman is a member, was created. “A lot of people were out there evaluating and finding the need for treatment of vein disease, but the only doctors we were able to refer to were vascular surgeons, and all they did was vein-stripping surgery,” Goldman said. “As technology evolved, there has been a need for this specialty to evolve, and that’s how phlebology came about.”

Treatment consists of different techniques in different intensities depending on the patient, he said.

“After the diagnostics are done and we find out what kind of individualized treatment somebody needs, we employ a modality of treatment known as ablation,” Goldman said, explaining that ablation is the traumatization of a damaged vein from the inside so that it collapses and is absorbed by the body.

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used to treat the saphenous veins, the larger veins inside the leg. For treatment of superficial veins that can be seen with the naked eye, chemical ablation is often used. “I can use ultrasound to introduce a chemical into the vein, and that chemical in essence does that same thing that heat ablation does,” Goldman said.

Vein disease is brought on by genetics, gravity, hormones and time, he said.

“Those are the four major causes of varicose veins. It’s not from crossing your legs. That’s an old wives’ tale. It’s not from standing all day,” Goldman said. “It’s generally due to genes inherited from mom and dad.”

Treatment of varicose veins is much more than aesthetics. It can help relieve fatigue, pain and leg cramps.

“Arteries take blood away from the heart,” he said. “Arteries are filled with oxygen, nutrients, all the good stuff that the body needs. Veins, on the other hand, carry the spent and depleted blood back up to the heart.”

The blood in the legs moves up to the heart and not back down because the leg veins have valves. “What causes the varicose veins are those little valves that break,” he said, explaining that then, depleted blood stagnates and overloads the system. “When that happens, you’re at increased risk for phlebitis, blood clots, pulmonary emboli and worsening symptoms such as itching, burning, aching, pain, heaviness, tiredness, fatigue, restlessness and swelling.”

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Yolanda Ulibarri, Keller Williams Realty Story by Deborah Welky  Photo by Abner Pedraza

Cuban-born Yolanda Ulibarri came to the United States at age 5 — for a year. When her father took a job in El Salvador, the family moved again, and that is where she grew up, met the man of her dreams and got married.

Yolanda’s husband, Rogelio, is an electrical engineer for the sugar industry, and the young couple found themselves in Louisiana in 1980, then in Florida in 1983. And Florida is where they have stayed.

“I was working in the hotel industry in Louisiana, then did convention sales for The Breakers here in Palm Beach County,” Ulibarri recalled. “I have always liked to deal with people and seem to have a natural gift for it.”

In 1998, a Realtor friend got her interested in real estate, and Ulibarri began doing referrals for her. But she wanted to jump in on her own, so Ulibarri studied, took the test and earned her real-estate license within the year.

Starting out, her experience negotiating prices and booking conventions for corporations helped her in her transition, and selling real estate allowed her to continue working with people.

Later that same year, the Ulibarris moved to Wellington, where she worked for another agency before arriving at Keller Williams Realty in 2005. “To me, Wellington is paradise,” Ulibarri said. “It is such a special place.”

Another part of her job is watching for trends. One thing she has noticed is that 56 percent of local real-estate sales last year were in cash. “Due to the good schools, the uniqueness of the town and the low inventory, the prices are starting to become firmer,” she said. “It won’t happen overnight, but we’re getting back on track to start making this business be healthy again.”

Ulibarri suggests that people who are thinking of buying had better do so now. “Jump on it — because every property we list that’s priced right will have multiple offers on the table within a couple of days,” she said. “People are trying to outbid each other on a property. That drives prices up, but slowly. And interest rates are super-low. Those two things are never together.”

Bilingual, Ulibarri has a lot to offer clients, including an understanding of other cultures. “I am very willing to work with people, very open and reachable, very honest. I’ll tell you the truth, whether you like it or not. I try to do things the right way,” she said.

To reach Yolanda Ulibarri, call (561) 791-7434 or visit www. ulibarrihomes.com. The Keller Williams Realty office is at 12008 South Shore Blvd., Suite 201, in the Chancellor Corporate Center.

Wellington and the western communities remain the focus of her work. “I enjoy what I do so much that it’s what has made me successful,” she said. “I’m not looking for the bottom line or the top dollar. I just love doing what I do and doing it right. Although I’m the ‘rainmaker,’ any property I list is going to have great exposure because I have a team of five people working on it. Mostly what I do is list properties, but I also sell. The agents promote my properties with their buyers, and, on top of that, we have a very large database and an incredible amount of exposure on the Internet — not to mention the support of Keller Williams offices throughout the nation and Canada.”

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If you’re lucky, you can look back at your years in school and pick out a few teachers who stand out from the pack as mentors — teachers who really got through to you and brought out your best. It’s possible even to trace your success as an adult back to these select men and women whose encouragement, care and concern remains a continued source of inspiration.

Years from now, many of today’s Wellington students will consider Principal Gail Pasterczyk of Elbridge Gale Elementary School as one of those mentors. Few educators are so fully invested in making sure their educational experience is so rewarding. For that reason, Pasterczyk is Wellington The Magazine’s August nominee for our Woman of the Year Award.

South Florida’s schoolkids have Mother Nature to thank for Pasterczyk being in their lives.

“I grew up in Schenectady, N.Y., and went to college in Buffalo,” Pasterczyk recalled. “After receiving my undergraduate degree and certification in elementary education and exceptional student education, I continued for my master’s degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I taught intellectually disabled students in upstate New York for one year. During spring break, I came down to Florida to visit my grandparents. The

weather in Florida was so enticing compared to the snow I left behind. This prompted me to go to see if there were any teaching positions available.”

Pasterczyk eventually began teaching emotionally challenged children at Highland Elementary School in Lake Worth in 1980. A few years later, the program was transferred to South Olive Elementary School in West Palm Beach, and she followed.

“I moved with the program and became the crisis intervention teacher for two emotionally handicapped classes,” she said. “I was responsible for affective and counseling lessons for the students and worked with them one-on-one and in small groups. I also did whole group lessons to work on relationships and positive choices.”

During her time at South Olive, Pasterczyk (who will be celebrating her 30th wedding anniversary this month to husband Bill; they have one daughter, Brooke) took a close, personal interest in one particular student. “I became a foster parent to one of the emotionally handicapped students who needed a home,” she said. “It was very rewarding to see the tremendous growth she made while she was with us for 13 months.”

Pasterczyk was also rewarded for

her professional work. In 1985, she was one of the winners of the William T. Dwyer Award in its inaugural year. The prestigious award honors outstanding educators in Palm Beach County.

The next year, Pasterczyk headed west to Wellington. “I took a position at Wellington Elementary School as the exceptional student education coordinator,” she said.

“As a former ESE teacher, I have always supported inclusion.”

Excited to be able to help establish an inclusive ESE program at Wellington’s oldest elementary school, she stayed there for nine years before taking on the role of assistant principal at Lake Worth’s Manatee Elementary School. Four years later, Pasterczyk was promoted to principal at Indian Pines Elementary School.

“Indian Pines was a ‘D’-rated school when I arrived,” she recalled. “After my first year there, the proficiency in writing increased from 51 percent to 91 percent with the assistance of many dedicated teachers who were anxious to show that we could make a difference. That year the school became a ‘C,’ and the second year, we moved to a ‘B.’ By the third year, Indian Pines was an ‘A’-rated school.”

A Wellington resident, Pasterczyk was chosen in 2005 as founding principal at the new Elbridge Gale Elementary School. “I was

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wellington woman honored to be selected as the principal to open a brand-new school,” she said.

“I am truly blessed to work in a community that supports its schools.”

Elbridge Gale has been a five-star, “A”-rated school every year and has had the highest writing scores in the entire district for four years in a row.

“I take my job very seriously, and I set extremely high expectations for myself, my staff and my students,” Pasterczyk said. “One of the things I do every year is personally score every fourth-grade writing paper once a month. After giving each paper a score, I write personal notes to each student. I comment on the positive things about their writing and give them one or two things to focus on for their next assignment.”

This effort gives her a chance to really get to know each student and establish a relationship with them. “I also meet

with every student one-on-one to encourage them to continue to do their best, she said.

Elbridge Gale’s success is no accident.

Pasterczyk had a plan going in and made sure to hire the right people to make it work. “Our school is totally departmentalized, so teachers are teaching the subject they are most passionate about all day long to several classes,” she said. “I selected departmentalization when we opened the school because I felt that teachers would shine if they could teach and be an ‘expert’ in the subject that they love.”

Pasterczyk also knows that there’s more to a fulfilling educational experience than reading, writing and arithmetic. “I am a firm believer in offering as many opportunities for students to excel as possible,” she said. “Our chess team won the regional and state competition in every division entered. They also

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went to the national competition in Nashville this year, and the K-5 team brought home a sixth-place trophy in their division. Chess is just one of the ways I believe Elbridge Gale is enhancing the education of our students.”

Pasterczyk is making sure the kids are getting ready for the world outside the doors of Elbridge Gale. “Teaching children the importance of giving back to the community is one of my ongoing missions,” she said. “I select several days during every school year where students don’t wear their usual school uniform in order to raise funds to support local causes. We donate funds to the American Cancer Society in October, the Red Cross in November and the American Heart Association in February.”

Pasterczyk is pleased at the steady, positive progression the schools in our area have made. On a personal level,

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she knows any success she has been involved with has been a team effort.

“Education has definitely changed over the past 32 years that I’ve been in Palm Beach County,” she said. “The standards have been raised, and accountability is a key component. Having a school’s achievement and reputation on your shoulders is a huge responsibility. I would not be able to realize any of my success without the dedicated professionals who give 110 percent every day.”

Pasterczyk and her colleagues realize that one-on-one involvement is a key to students’ success. “A recent need I think all schools are seeing, especially since most households have parents who are both working long hours, is the importance of adult role models and mentors,” she said. “We saw a dramatic rise in student achievement and self-confidence with these special relationships. We can’t underestimate the importance of every student knowing they have at least one caring adult they can depend on at school.

Research shows that relationships are the true key to success.”

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Pasterczyk’s hard work has been recognized with two “Principal of the Year” awards while heading up Elbridge Gale. She is quick to acknowledge that she is just a link in a very important chain. “The schools in Wellington all work together well and support one another,” she said. “I believe that the village helps nurture that family atmosphere. The businesses in the village really embrace and support education as well.”

If Gail Pasterczyk is any example, Wellington’s school kids are in very good hands. “I take pride in hiring superstar teachers, she said. “I believe the children of Wellington deserve the best education possible, and I am committed to providing that each and every day.”

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Located in the Versailles community, the home features six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms in 3,819 square feet. The home has a split floor plan, with the master bedroom tucked away downstairs. There’s also an upstairs loft, a study and a formal dining room. The upgrades throughout the home are stunning, with hardwood floors, tin ceilings and European-style raised cabinetry. The exterior of the home is decorated with castle rock to give it a whimsical feel, and the door to the two-car garage has a wooden finish.

(Below left) Guests enter the home through a grand two-story entrance with a great view of the formal living room. The room is spacious, with extra-large ceramic tile floors, crown molding and decorative art niches that give the space a pop of color. There is a solid-wood staircase leading up to the loft, which overlooks the room.

(Below center) Through decorated arches lies the upgraded kitchen. The stunning space has European-style raised cabinetry and a matching wood-panel fridge. It is upgraded with double ovens and a natural gas cooktop.

Dining is either at a breakfast bar or a breakfast café. In the café is a transom window and decorative columns leading to the family room.

(Below right) Immediately upon entering the formal dining room, your eyes are drawn to the decorative tray inlaid ceiling with medallion. The room is luxurious, with hardwood floors and a mirrored niche.

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The uniquely decorated bedrooms boast personality and style. The four located upstairs are split into two Jack-and-Jill style layouts, each sharing a bathroom. The bedrooms feature plush carpet and large closets, with plenty of room for the whole family.

The home also features a private study accessed through beautiful French doors. The room offers hardwood floors and a stunning decorative inlaid ceiling. There is a bay window, providing lots of natural light, and the room has access to the half-bath for convenience.

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Get Authentic Food In A Family Atmosphere At Strathmore Bagels Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Abner Pedraza

After more than a decade in the Wellington area, Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a popular gathering place for the community, serving up authentic New York bagels and deli favorites in a family atmosphere.

Located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe, Strathmore’s mantra of “peace, love and schmear” brings people from all across Palm Beach County for a taste of authentic deli food.

The family has been in the business of bagels for nearly 100 years, Paula Steuerman said. The business originated with great-grandfather Jakob Frutchman, an Austrian immigrant who arrived in New York in 1905 at age 11. He began baking bagels in a basement in Manhattan. “It’s a family business,” she said. “Since 1905, someone in the family has been involved in the food industry.”

Glenn Steuerman, Paula’s husband, started the deli in New York. “We had about 30 licensed stores at one time,” Paula Steuerman said.

The couple decided to move to Florida, where Steuerman’s father-in-law, owner Louis Frustaci, was already living.

“We got down here and my father-in-law said, ‘There’s no place to get anything down here.

There’s no deli,’” Steuerman recalled. “So we said, ‘Why don’t we do that?’”

The Wycliffe location is the original Florida location, while a second location still remains on Long Island.

A bustling deli, Strathmore’s atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. Guests can choose to eat in, either in the dining room or outside, or order from the expansive and well-stocked deli counter.

“We have a casual dining room,” Steuerman said.

“People come in and they see that we’re not just a typical bagel place. We also have a full deli as well as waitress service.”

The place is bright, with large windows that look out over the patio. The deli counter is backed by giant menu boards. The deli is separated from the dining room by a half-wall, with cases displaying an array of drinks and desserts.

In the dining room, customers can choose to sit at one of several booths lining the restaurant, or a

(Right, top to bottom) A smoked fish platter served sushi boat style; a platter of deli salads; a large glass display counter dominates the front of the restaurant; and patrons enjoy the casual atmosphere of the Strathmore Bagels dining room.

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Customers from all over know the name Strathmore, Steuerman said.

Regulars become friends and friends become family. “My father-in-law has been out on cruises and people recognize him and say, ‘Hey, Strathmore!’” she said.

Steuerman said this environment is fostered by having a friendly, reliable staff that is invested in the community.

“Some customers and employees have been here since day one,” she said. “We don’t have large turnover, which isn’t common in the restaurant business. If you treat your employees right, they stay. Your restaurant is only as good as your staff working with you.”

make our own soups and salads. We’re not just a mom-and-pop bagel place.”

And it’s not just bagels — Strathmore offers everything from omelets to soups, salads, sandwiches and beyond.

“You really have to know how food is supposed to taste,” Steuerman said.

“Making everything from scratch is major. You have to know what you’re doing, from making bagels to making salads. That’s what separates a regular product from our product.”

Strathmore offers more than 20 varieties of authentic New York bagels, which are served in a variety of ways.

Each is cooked to perfection — soft on the inside and crisp outside.

Frustaci agreed. “Ninety percent of our staff has been with us since the beginning,” he said.

“If you go somewhere else, it’s a totally different bagel,” Steuerman said.

“People may like it, and that’s great.

But it’s not a New York bagel. This is a New York bagel.”

Not only is the customer experience great, but the food is also exquisite.

“We make everything from scratch,” Steuerman said. “We do things oldschool. We bake in a brick oven. We

Another popular item is the smoked fish. The hand-sliced, quintessential deli staple is served on a bagel or in platter form ($9.95-$17.95) for a delicious meal.

“We’re one of the largest retailers of smoked fish in Florida,” Steuerman said. “We have nova, sturgeon, white fish, salmon and more.”

Strathmore also offers catering for all occasions and maintains a large presence in the community.

“We have catering from the womb to the tomb,” Steuerman said. “We’re active in the community and provide food for a lot of events.”

Additionally, the restaurant donates its leftover food. “We donate our leftover food, mostly bagels, to food pantries and churches,” she noted.

Steuerman said that the family is hoping to expand the restaurant in the Palm Beach Gardens area in coming years. “They have a lot of stuff there,” she said, “but there’s nothing like I have here.”

Strathmore Bagels & Deli is located at 4095 State Road 7 in the Marketplace at Wycliffe.

The restaurant is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. For more information, call (561) 357-0044 or visit www.strathmorebagels.com.

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wellington dining guide Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar offers a fine dining experience at casual dining prices featuring fresh pastas and homemade sauces. Agliolio also offers an extensive wine list. For more info., call (561) 7987770 or visit Agliolio in the Wellington Plaza at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. at the corner of Wellington Trace.

For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227.

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green.

Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

Campagnolo Italian Restaurant offers a taste of New York’s Little Italy in Wellington. In the Marketplace at Wycliffe at 4115 State Road 7, Campagnolo serves authentic Italian cuisine with huge portions meant to share. For more info., call (561) 434-9427.

For an authentic, elegant Italian experience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551.

The Gourmet Deli House, a popular Kosher-style deli, is known for its famous corned beef and pastrami sandwiches served on fresh-baked rye bread. Celebrating 24 years, the restaurant is located at 7117 Lake Worth Road. For more info., call (561) 965-1605 or visit www.gourmetdelihouse.com.

Graffito South Scratch Italian Cooking deconstructs and re-imagines classic Italian flavors into creative, scrumptious dishes. Graffito is located at 3401

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The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information, call (561) 793-2110 or visit www. thegrillefashioncuisine.com.

Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria is now open on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.

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Drop by the Gypsy’s Horse Irish Pub & Restaurant and relax in a warm, traditional Irish setting complete with oak-barrel tables and a full bar with many types of beer flowing from the taps. Regular live entertainment is offered. The Gypsy’s Horse is located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Call (561) 333-3700 for more info.

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Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, offering the quality and style of Palm Beach in the heart of Wellington. For info., call (561) 792-2220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com.

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The Players Club Restaurant & Bar (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) features gourmet cuisine along with a popular piano bar, new bistro area, outside dining, two outside smoking bars, live entertainment and catered events. Call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.playersclubrestaurant.com for more info.

Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info.

Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in the Mall at Wellington Green for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TooJay’s is reminiscent of your favorite New York delicatessen. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com.

Utopia at Polo West, located at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive in Wellington, serves up spectacular LatinAmerican fusion cuisine with gorgeous equestrian views. For more information, call (858) 847-5161 or visit www.utopiacuisine.com.

World of Beer offers more than 500 varieties of choice brews. Located at 2465 State Road 7, Suite 100, in front of the Mall at Wellington Green, World of Beer does not serve food, but offers menus of several restaurants offering delivery. Look online for information about live entertainment. For more info., call (561) 383-6115 or visit wellington.wobusa.com.

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Thursday, Aug. 2 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Dog Days of Summer” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Escape the dog days of summer with dog crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The next session of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Small Business Roundtable will take place Thursday, Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. Speakers include Pin Point Strategic Solutions CEO Woody White, Hedrick Brothers Construction Director of Business Development Cheri Pavlik and SharpShooter Marketing Group owner Monica Kallas. The cost is $10. RSVP to (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.).

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Friday, Aug. 3 • The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will present “Watercolors from the Collection” Friday, Aug. 3 through Oct. 4, featuring 14 rarely exhibited works on paper by European and American artists. For more info., visit www. norton.org.

• Wellington Talent Search Semifinals will take place Friday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Finals will take place Saturday, Aug. 4. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 4 • Palm Beach Atlantic University (801 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach) will host Parents Educating Children Back-To-School Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with speakers and vendors to help and encourage both new and veteran homeschoolers. Visit www.parentseducatingchildren. com for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach will host a Back-to-School Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). It will follow a team registration format, with each team consisting of five to seven members. The cost is $50 per team for residents, $60 for nonresidents. Call (561) 7905100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info.

• Golf teams from churches throughout Palm Beach County will compete in the inaugural Pastor’s Masters Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The event will benefit Royal Palm Covenant Church. The scramble format event will tee off at 1 p.m., followed by an awards dinner, auction and raffle. Player entry fees cost $75.

Non-golfers may attend the dinner and auction for a $50 donation. For more info., call the church at (561) 294-9258 or visit the Binks Forest golf shop (400 Binks Forest Dr., Wellington) for an entry form.

Sunday, Aug. 5 • The VFW Riders of Post 9610 will host a Poker Run Fundraiser for Paws 4 Liberty on Sunday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Stops will be at Pete’s Place and several area VFW posts. Riders can start at 1 p.m. from any of the posts but end up at Post 9610 (354 10th St., Lake Park) by 3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per hand. For more info., call (561) 644-1577 or visit www.paws4liberty.org.

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• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Edible Landscaping: Rare Fruits in South Florida” for adults Monday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.

Charlotte Gomes of the Rare Fruit Council will introduce an array of tropical and subtropical fruits that can be can grown in your landscape. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, Aug. 6 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, with a social at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Call Sherry Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

Friday, Aug. 10 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie Night at the Museum on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Giraffes Can’t Dance... Can You?” for ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:15 a.m. Hear stories and show your moves to celebrate giraffes.

Make a giraffe to take home. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free Neil Diamond Tribute Concert on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Sunday, Aug. 12 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 12 at noon at the Palm

Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact Maritza Clark at (561) 790-6200 or maritza@cpbchamber.com, or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

ipe and an empty container to take cookies home to enjoy. Admission costs $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. RSVP to Shirley at (561) 204-1894 or Lisa at (917) 355-3867.

Monday, Aug. 13 • Palm Beach State College will offer an 18-month college credit certificate program and a two-year associate’s degree in addiction studies, both starting this fall. Classes begin Aug. 23. An information session will be held Monday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. in Room CE119 in the Continuing Education Building on the Lake Worth campus (4200 Congress Ave.). For more info., call (561) 868-3326.

Thursday, Aug. 16 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Hunger Games Capture the Flag” for ages 12 to 16 on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. Enjoy pizza and snacks, then play a Capture the Flag-style version of The Hunger Games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Aug. 14 • Polling places statewide will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Board Game Challenge” for age 6 and up Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Join Shulamit Hadassah for a Triple Swap-Opportunity on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring your Enjoy the City book and exchange coupons. Do you have gently used clothing/purses/shoes you would like to exchange? Bring an item; take an item. Bake at least one dozen of your favorite cookies and bring 12 copies of the rec-

Friday, Aug. 17 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Saturday, Aug. 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Chess Club for Kids” for age 8 and up on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Chess fans practice their strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

Monday, Aug. 20 • The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon Monday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Madison Green Golf Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Introduction to Irish Dancing” on Monday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. for ages 7 to 12, and at 6:30 p.m. for adults. Marie Marzi of the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance will guide you through beginner dance steps. Wear comfy clothing and sneakers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Chess Club meeting for adults Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach Community Concert Band will present a concert Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). For more info., call the Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

Wednesday, Aug. 22 • The next quarterly meeting on the long-term plan for achieving water quality goals for the Everglades Protection Area tributary basins will take place Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. at the South Florida Water Management District headquarters in West Palm Beach. For more info., contact Lawrence R. Gerry at lgerry@sfwmd.gov or (561) 682-2642.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Restoring a Treasure: The South Florida Ecosystem” for adults Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. Learn from the South Florida Water Management District what’s being done to protect and restore the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee, Everglades National Park and adjacent water conservation areas. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Go Green with Magazine Art” for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite scissors and turn your old magazines into works of art. All other supplies will be provided.

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

Thursday, Aug. 23 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Palm Beach County GOP’s 11th annual Lobster Boil will take place Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beach Club (755 N. County Road, Palm Beach). The speaker will be syndicated columnist and pundit Cal Thomas. The cost is $95 per person. Tickets are available in advance only and can be purchased by calling (561) 686-1616.

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Saturday, Aug. 24 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie The A-Team on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Monday, Aug. 27 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Legos” for age 8 and up Monday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Aug. 28 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Game Night” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teen Game Night” for ages 12-17 on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, Aug. 29 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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$100K Challenge — Big Dog Ranch Rescue held a kickoff luncheon for the ASPCA and Rachael Ray’s $100K Challenge on Sunday, July 22.

The local rescue group is one of 50 chosen nationwide to participate.

The goal is to get 467 dogs adopted into homes. Shown here are Carly Andreatos, Riley and Zoie Weinberger, Milan Bostick and Lily Josephson.

Amateur Radio Week — As part of Wellington’s recognition of Amateur Radio Week, Wellington Radio Club members tested communications equipment at Wellington’s satellite Emergency Operations Center as part of the annual National Field Day emergency exercise on Saturday, June 23. Shown here, Mike Bald (front) and Rick Semel operate the radio.

Benefit At Starbucks — The National Foundation for Transplants, in partnership with Starbucks Coffee, held a benefit for Paula Richards on Saturday, July 21 at Starbucks in the Wellington Plaza. Richards needs a liver transplant. To make a contribution, visit patients.transplants.org.

Shown here is Richards (second from left) with supporters.

War On Cancer — Firefighters Against Melanoma held the “War on Cancer Street Team Party” Saturday, June 23 at World of Beer in Wellington. Proceeds went to cancer patient and Greenacres firefighter Christopher Bradley. For info., visit www.firefightersagainstmelanoma. com. Shown here is Bradley with his father Hal. Exchange Students Visit — Project 425 hosted exchange students from Spain on Wednesday, July 18 at G&M Ranch in Loxahatchee Groves.

The focus of the field trip was the use of the Huey helicopter in the Vietnam War and the present duties of the Huey.

(Left) Lucia Ortiz (in helmet) and Patricia Lozano in the Huey.

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