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FPL Steps In To Help Area Dog Rescue Bring Down Energy Costs

Big Dog Ranch Rescue received a free energy makeover Tuesday, April 9, sponsored by Florida Power & Light. As a result, they will save at least $2,000 off their annual energy costs.

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Women Honored At Stiletto Awards

Five women were honored for their professional achievements and community leadership at the 2013 Palms West Community Foundation Women of the Year Stiletto Awards.

The luncheon event was held Wednesday, April 3 at the Breakers West Country Club. Page 9

Iron Lion Fitness Hosts Ryde For Autism

Iron Lion Fitness held its second annual Ryde for Autism event to benefit the Palm Beach School for Autism on Sunday, April 7 at its studio in Wellington.

Participants cycled on the studio’s Real Ryder bikes and raised approximately $8,000.

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OPINION Florida Needs TextingAnd-Driving Ban With Real Consequences

The Florida Legislature is once again considering a bill to restrict cell phone usage behind the wheel, but the bill does not go far enough. Time has long passed for Florida to follow the example of other states and ban texting and driving, and it’s important that our state law enforcement has a law with some teeth behind it. Page 4

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The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life was held Saturday and Sunday April 6 and 7 at Royal Palm Beach High School. Participants walked around the school’s track overnight to raise money for cancer research and support. The event’s theme was “Superheroes,” and teams dressed the part. Shown here, the Royal Palm Beach Bobcats cheerleading squad walks the track with Captain America. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Sends RV Rules Back To The Drawing Board

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Plans for governing recreational vehicle use in Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve were once again waylaid after council members worried the changes could allow for the proliferation of the temporary homes.

After debating for more than an hour Tuesday night, council members decided to table the ordinance, which would permit one RV on 2.5 to 5 acres, two RVs on 5 to 10 acres and three RVs on properties of 10 acres or more.

Property owners would be able to use the temporary housing only for six months during the equestrian season, Equestrian Master Plan Director Mike O’Dell said.

“The equestrian community has a desired use for RVs,” he said, noting that the council had directed staff to look at a code that would allow for the use of RVs as temporary housing.

Despite being prohibited, O’Dell said that there are a number of RVs in the area illegally. Wellington staff surveyed the number of RVs in Wellington during the 2012 and 2013 seasons and found 78 last year and about 80 this year.

The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended allowing RVs on only properties of three acres or more, O’Dell said, but the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended 2.5 acres or more.

“That was one of the major differences between their recommendations,” O’Dell said.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig pointed out that a map provided by staff showed RVs on properties of less than 2.5 acres, which O’Dell said would not be permitted under the new ordinance.

The proposed rules would also require that all RVs be on properties with principle structures, such as a home or barn, meet all required setbacks, be screened from view, and have working water, sewer and electric hookups.

But Councilman John Greene was skeptical of Wellington’s ability to enforce the rules if people are already flouting the ban on RVs. “We have an ordinance right now that doesn’t allow RVs, period,” he said. “Now we want to put an ordinance in place that allows limited RVs based on property size.

What is going to be different?”

O’Dell noted that because RVs would be permitted under the new ordinance, property owners would be able to apply for a permit and not need to ignore the rule.

But Greene noted that code enforcement hasn’t been enforcing the current rules.

“You’re talking about a different mindset with a new ordinance in place,” he said. “Why isn’t that same mindset and enforcement being applied to what is currently on the books? That’s where I struggle.”

O’Dell noted that Wellington has long struggled to balance allowing the vehicles, even proposing an RV park and other attempts to deal with the issue.

“We’re trying to provide some guidance,” he said. “But this is a policy issue that we, as a village, have been discussing for a number of years.”

Greene asked what had been done to enforce the current ordinance.

“Have fines been issued?” he asked. “It seems like we go through this on an annual basis, and by the time we get to March and April, there’s a magistrate hearing and See RV RULES, page 20

Royal Palm Council Decides Against Temple Site Purchase

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week reversed its previous position and decided not to get appraisals and consider purchasing the former Temple Beth Zion site on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. after the cost of appraisal estimates came back higher than anticipated.

The temple offered to sell the site to the village after it announced that it was closing and merging with Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach.

Village Manager Ray Liggins had told council members at a previous meeting that the $1,500 estimate for an appraisal of the prop-

erty was based on the cost of previous appraisals.

Council members were divided 3-2 in their March 7 decision to go ahead with an appraisal, unsure whether they wanted to spend an estimated $1.5 million to $2 million for additional parking at Veterans Park, whose larger functions are being shifted to the recently opened Commons Park.

“The lowest [appraisal estimate] I got was $2,900,” Liggins said. “It was $1,800 for the land and $1,100 for the building.”

Mayor Matty Mattioli said he still favored going ahead with an appraisal. “My position is that whether we use it for a parking lot or use it for storage or whatever,

it’s a piece of property between our village office and Veterans Park,” Mattioli said. “It has 30 building units permitted if someone else buys it. It will create a nightmare between animals, kids, cars, trash, and I don’t think we want a housing unit between two of our village-owned properties.”

Councilman Richard Valuntas, who had opposed the appraisal originally along with Councilman Fred Pinto, said he was still opposed. “To me, that is a lot of money to pay for that property,” Valuntas said.

Councilman David Swift, elected recently to replace former Councilwoman Martha Webster, who See TEMPLE LAND, page 20

Serving Palms West Since 1980

Indian Trail Opposes Northlake Shopping Center Proposal

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Wednesday to oppose a proposed shopping center at the southeast corner of Northlake and Coconut boulevards.

Agent Marie York said the applicant plans to apply for a landuse amendment with Palm Beach County that would change the land use from agricultural residential of one home per 20 acres to a multiple-use planned commercial development.

The parcel, to be called Coconut Palm Plaza, would include a 2,300-square-foot convenience store and gas station with 12 pumps and 24 fueling positions, a 3,100-square-foot fast-food restaurant with a drive-through, a 3,500-square-foot bank and a 15,000-square-foot pharmacy with a drive-through, as well as 13,000 square feet of other uses, for a total of 12 tenants with almost 38,000 square feet of commercial use. The site had previously received approval for a post office.

In other community meetings, uses suggested by residents had included a hay and feed store, a

sit-down restaurant, a medical clinic, a fitness center and a Dunkin’ Donuts. “We kept asking what they would like to see if it was to be developed,” York explained.

York said Wednesday’s ITID presentation was the fourth meeting with local groups. Most recently, a presentation was made to the Acreage Landowners’ Association on Monday. Like ITID, the ALA unanimously rejected the proposal.

The owner/developers of the site are Jorge and Chantal Segurola, who currently own a gas station in West Palm Beach. The request for the land-use change was submitted to the county on Feb. 1.

York said environmental concerns were foremost from members of the community. She said the gas station would have concrete pads because concrete would not allow seepage into the water table.

“If there is a gas spill, it evaporates in about 10 minutes,” she said, adding that a switch would shut down all the pumps if an emergency comes up, and the fuel storage tanks will have double walls to reduce the likelihood of leakage into the aquifer. “They’re made of See ITID, page 20

10 YEARS OF ‘FLAVORS’

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce celebrated 10 years of Flavors of Wellington on Friday, April 5 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Guests enjoyed sampling from Wellington restaurants while enjoying music and entertainment.

Shown here, the award for Best Plate went to “The Cookin’ Yogi,” Sherri Mraz. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Gannon’s PDQ Gets OK To Open On SR 7

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Despite concerns about a “fastfood row” on State Road 7, members of the Wellington Village Council agreed to allow another fast-food restaurant in the Village Green Center.

“It has become what I call ‘fastfood row,’” Councilman John Greene said. “I understand this is a different concept, but it seems like we’ve allowed developers to come in, present something that is very appealing to the council, and then little by little chip away at it. All of a sudden, it’s a completely different site.”

Originally billed as office space with a bank and some restaurants, the proposed changes would allow the property owner to shift 14,738 square feet of space formerly allotted for office space to general use, and also would allow for a 4,272-square-foot fast-food restaurant.

The property already is home to a McDonald’s with a drivethrough, a Taco Bell with a drivethrough and Buffalo Wild Wings, an eat-in restaurant.

The proposed restaurant on the new site is PDQ, a “fast-casual” restaurant created by Outback Steakhouse founder Tim Gannon, a leader in Wellington’s polo community.

Don Hearing, agent for the applicant, noted that the restaurant was not typical fast food.

“I know it qualifies under your code as fast food,” he said. “But, as Mr. Gannon will tell you, this is designed to bring good-quality food to the fast-casual market, competing with the Panera [Breads] and Chipotles of the world.”

Hearing noted that there are now five PDQ restaurants in Florida, including one under construction on Okeechobee Blvd. near InterSee RESTAURANT, page 20

Music, Chili & More Return To The Acreage On April 20

Local band County Line Road performs at last year’s festival.

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report The sixth annual Acreage Music & Chili Cook-off will bring the community together for a day of good food, music and entertainment. The event takes place Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park.

The cost to enter is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 or younger.

Active-duty military personnel and those under 3 get in free.

The cook-off is sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS), which means the people who win at the event automatically gain a spot at the world championships at the end of the year.

More than 50 contestants will

be competing in the chili cook-off this year, and that number has grown every year since organizer Robert Trepp started the event. “I originally wanted to just do a concert in The Acreage — an event that everyone could come out to,” he said.

Although there are many clubs and organizations in The Acreage, Trepp felt that there wasn’t anything that attracted and brought together all groups in the community. “I wasn’t seeing any single event where everybody would come together, and I thought a music festival would do it,” he said.

After learning at the time that the Indian Trail Improvement Dis-

trict was canceling its chili cookoff, Trepp decided to include one at his music festival. “I figured I could do a chili cook-off along with the music festival, and no taxpayers’ dollars are being spent,” he said.

The chili cook-off has grown tremendously since its inception.

“When we first started, nobody knew us,” Trepp said. “We were a brand-new ICS event. We were what they call a district, meaning if you won, you didn’t go to the world championships — you had to win another event in order to go.”

The event has since been upgraded to a regional competition.

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Wayne Gent Speaks At Education-Themed Chamber Luncheon

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Wayne Gent was the featured speaker at the education-themed Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held Monday at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Gent said that one of the Palm Beach County School District’s biggest upcoming challenges will be implementing the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) computer-based student testing due to go into effect next year.

Another top goal is to continue to maintain an A grade for the district overall.

Gent noted that the school district is a large organization, with

Superintendent Wayne Gent addresses the chamber.

an annual budget of almost $2.4 billion. Including charter schools, it has about 21,000 employees, with 13,000 teachers and a volunteer program of almost 40,000 people.

There are 175,000 students and 150 languages spoken. More than half of the students are on the free lunch program.

The district was recently recognized as being a high-performance district for receiving an A rating for the eighth consecutive year, with almost 100 schools receiving A grades and about 30 with B grades.

“Six of our high schools have received prestigious awards from U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek magazine,” Gent said.

The district was also a strong contender for an award recognizing districts having a greater percentage of Hispanic and AfricanAmerican students graduating than other urban districts in the country, he said. “Miami-Dade County won the award, and I believe that was their fifth or sixth try, and they were most deserving of the award,” he said.

The district had the eighthhighest graduation rate among the nation’s urban districts, and the second-best in the state, Gent said.

He noted that the district has more than 1,200 business partners.

“The business partners are very important to us,” Gent said. “The schools can’t do it alone.”

The district is proud of its 227 career academies, he added.

“We’ve won awards on those,” Gent said. “Many of our students passed what is called an industry certification exam. We’ve gone up from 51 percent to 77 percent of students who have criteria or credentials to help them go out and do well, whatever that industry would be, and to be able to perform at a higher level because of the training that they received.”

Gent noted that the district refers to the program as Career Technical Education or CTE. “It’s another term for vocational education. I don’t like to use the term ‘vocation’ because some folks view that as a dumbing-down, or that certain students can’t perform at high levels and need to work with their hands, but the mechanic who works on your car has to be able to read the auto manuals to be able to work on your engine, which requires a higher literacy level than some of the literacy classes offered at some of our colleges,” he explained.

The district has almost 6,000 students taking higher-level and dual-enrollment courses. “We have a diverse population of students there, so we’ve been able to increase the rates of our Hispanic students and African-American students to take pride in courses as well, so that’s a very encouraging statistic,” Gent said.

Many Palm Beach County students go on to the nation’s top colleges, with 67 percent of stuSee GENT, page 20

2013 Scholarship Winners — The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce presented 15 scholarships to deserving seniors Monday. The winners, with scholarship program sponsors, are shown abo ve and below. Ten were presented to representatives from chamber-area high schools: Christina Lam of Royal Palm Beach High School, Erica Levinson of John I. Leonard High School, Esther Benette of Glades Central High School, Jairo Garcia of Pahokee High School, Janneke Gielstra of Lake Worth High School, Jessica Small of Wellington High School, Sanjay Poonaisingh of Forest Hill High School, Karlee Schell of Palm Beach Central High School, Katelin Glass of Park Vista High School and Madison Harding of Seminole Ridge High School. Nicolas Rabinowitz and Tilon Pervenecki were awarded at-large scholarships; Brianna Patel was awarded a medical scholarship; Adeline Montero was honored as an outstanding community volunteer; and Roshni Ramdat won the Palm Beach State College/Republic Services scholarship.

PHOTOS BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

FPL Steps In To Help Area Dog Rescue Bring Down Energy Costs

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Big Dog Ranch Rescue received a free energy makeover Tuesday, April 9, sponsored by Florida Power & Light. As a result, they will save at least $2,000 off their annual energy costs.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a no-kill dog rescue located on a 28-acre site near the intersection of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd. It provides shelter and homes for abandoned and homeless dogs of all breeds.

The facility’s electricity bill, in excess of $3,000 a month, was a strain on Big Dog’s finances, said President Lauree Simmons.

“Being a nonprofit, that’s a lot for us,” she said.

The rescue sought out assistance from FPL, which agreed to send an energy-saving specialist to do an analysis of what could be done to lower the electric bill.

“When they came in and did their analy-

sis, they offered to give us an energy makeover, which is incredible for us,” Simmons said.

FPL contractors Gator Electric & Communications, Optimum Comfort Cooling and Trane donated their time and resources to get the rescue facility up-to-date with the most energy-efficient electrical equipment.

“They replaced our 15-ton AC unit, because it was our least-efficient cooling unit, with a brand new Trane one,” Simmons said. “This was all at no cost to us because Trane donated it.”

Optimum Comfort Cooling did all the duct work and repair of the air-conditioning units.

Gator Electric & Communications replaced every light bulb and fixture in the facility with more energy-efficient and cooler ones, which will also reduce the monthly electric bill. “Overall, we should be saving about 15 to 20 percent annually

on our FPL bill each month, which will give us more money to save more lives,” Simmons said.

Witnessing how much the community cares for the rescue facility is a great feeling, Simmons said. “It’s a wonderful thing that the community, FPL and their contractors are partnering with us to save lives,” she said. “That means that they care about their community and these orphan dogs that need homes.”

FPL does energy makeovers four times a year, spokeswoman Emily Pantelides said. “We do this because we want to educate people,” she said. “That’s part of the reason why these contractors are involved, because when people are more energy-efficient, it helps lower their bills.”

Many of the contractors are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts, she said. “They want to help save lives,” Pantelides said. “The more they save on their See BIG DOG FPL, page 20

Energy Makeover — Big Dog Ranch Rescue President Lauree Simmons, FPL spokeswomen Emily Pantelides and Christie DuBois, FPL Senior Community Relations Specialist Tim Moore, Optimum Comfort Cooling AC Tech Ed Adams and Gator Electric & Communications CEO Bruce Riley.

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Florida Needs A Texting-And-Driving Ban With Real Consequences The Florida Legislature is once again considering a bill to restrict cell phone usage behind the wheel, but the bill does not go far enough. Time has long passed for Florida to follow the example of other states and ban texting and driving, and it’s important that our state law enforcement has a law with some teeth behind it. The behavior is dangerous and needs to be stopped.

This week, the Florida House was expected to begin discussion on House Bill 13, while the Florida Senate discusses Senate Bill 52, both of which would make texting and driving a secondary offense. We believe this loophole is a mistake.

Texting and driving should be a primary offense, as it risks the lives of those around you. As a secondary offense, drivers could only be cited for texting if they are first pulled over for another offense, such as a moving violation. This provision does not give law enforcement officers the ability to stop this reckless habit when they see it, only when the driver is making another mistake. What’s worse, the fine will only cost you $30. The punishment hardly fits the crime.

Talking and texting are dangerous habits that tie up your hands while they should be on the wheel. It’s unfortunate that this legislation needs to be made at all. Everyone should know distracted driving is dangerous driving.

Unfortunately, that is not the case. Though the legislation is believed to be aimed at teenagers, who have been singled out for texting and driving the most, they are not the only ones to blame.

A survey by AT&T released last month showed that almost half of the adult respondents (49 percent) admitted to texting and driving behind the wheel, while slightly fewer teens (43 percent) admitted to it. But 98 percent of respondents knew what they were doing was unsafe.

So while this bill is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t go far enough. People willing to engage in unsafe behavior, knowing the deadly risks, aren’t going to be swayed unless it hits them where it hurts — their wallets.

We hope the legislature takes a careful look at the issue and gives law enforcement the strength it needs to curb texting and driving.

However, all Floridians should also take personal responsibility for our safety and the safety of others. Don’t text and drive, and teach your children about the dangers. Remember, if they see you doing it, your warnings won’t have much weight.

For more information on texting and driving, and how to talk to your teens, visit www.distraction. gov.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WEP Responds To ‘Boston’ Magazine Article Wellington Equestrian Partners’ vision for Wellington has focused on creating an environment that blends horse sport with fun, family entertainment; a magical place centered around the love of horses. Whether interested in a carousel or pony ride, lessons at the riding academy, competition or as just a spectator, our goal is to provide a casual, welcoming environment for all regardless of socioeconomic status. It is a unique place where diversity is celebrated and our vision is one of inclusion not exclusion. Our strategy is driven by the community, including the 12 Wellington schools that have honored us with great performances and the hundreds of community-based charities whose members regularly attend our events.

Comments in the article “Trouble in Paradise: Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs goes to War!” in the April issue of Boston magazine attributed to representatives of the Jacobs family were shocking. Mason Phelps’ comment — “This is a fairly upscale community, and we don’t need to bring the low- and middle-income hooligans into town and have them all of a sudden say, ‘Wow, good pickins’ out here.’” — is an inappropriate racist and classist comment that is not welcome in our community. I am hopeful that this is not enlightening us as to the Jacobs’ true agenda or representative of the Jacobs’ family opinions. As a United States Equestrian Foundation board member and the president of the National Horse Show, Mason should know better, and he should resign, as he has dishonored both organizations. In my opinion, Phelps’ tactics are often suspect and divisive, operating in the shadows and within blogs using pseudonyms to antagonize, insult, discredit and injure reputations for spite and money. Mason Phelps is not welcome at our private facility because he unsuccessfully and inappropriately tried to discredit the Great Charity Challenge, an organization that was cofounded by my daughter and is a passion for our family, our organization, our partners and the community at large. The GCC event has done wonderful things for this community, and his actions were shameful and misguided. Michael Whitlow, board member of the Jacobs’ Wellington Equestrian Preservation Alliance, offered this disturbing commentary: “With the circus atmosphere that’s being promoted, I think we’ve lost a certain amount of high-class dignity.

I would like to see Wellington be the elite of the elites. The absolutely crème de la crème, the top of the top, as opposed to something for everybody.” Jacobs supporter Marcia Radosevich commented, “It’s a carnival; it’s not a horse show. I think it cheapens the sport.”

In response to these comments, I offer the following: If you do not

like our event, our atmosphere or the caliber of people attending, then please do not come. It is your right. We welcome your feedback, but we are not bound by the sanctimonious opinions of elitists on what is entertainment, sport or good company. We are not perfect, but at least we try to make a difference in this community.

Thousands of equestrians from all over the world and many thousands of weekly spectators from all walks of life have embraced our event.

Please understand, I grew up in the middle class, as did many of our partners, and we are products of the American dream. These classist comments, which appear to be promoted by the Jacobs’ representatives, is wrong for the event, the sport and this community. I am proud of our organization, our facility, our event, our contributions to job creation and our positive impact on the local economy. I am proud of the fact that thousands of Wellington school children and their families feel comfortable and welcome at our facility. I am proud of the fact that thousands of seniors, many who have limited budgets, attend our events and are happy to be a part of it. I am proud and honored to be associated with our employees who make this event happen; maintenance, security, secretaries, event staff and supervisors. I hope they, too, take pride in what they accomplish in support of our vision, because without them we have nothing.

Finally, I am proud of our partnerships’ commitment to our mission and vision. Rest assured our mission will continue, because no amount of money, personal attacks, spin campaigns, misguided council members or self-entitled billionaires will deter us from our vision to make Wellington the premier equestrian destination in the world — open to all who love horses or just want to be around them.

Mark Bellissimo Managing Partner Wellington Equestrian Partners

Not Accepted To Arts Magnet?

Don’t Despair If yours is one of the hundreds of Palm Beach County families to receive a rejection letter this week from the middle or high school of the arts, do not despair. It is not a reflection on you or your child.

With so many students applying, and so few spots available, it all comes down to a numbers game — no matter how well your child did at his or her audition, there are only so many seats available.

Scoring well on the audition is only the first step to landing one of the highly coveted spots at these schools. After that, it’s all about the luck of the draw. Students are selected, at random, by lottery, to fill the available seats.

Your child’s bad luck should in no way be seen as an indictment of his or her abilities.

Let me repeat that: Your child’s bad luck should in no way be seen as indictment of his or her abili-

ties. I speak from experience. Neither of my daughters made it into the high school of the arts, but we knew how talented they were/are, and took the rejection with a grain of salt (albeit with a few tears mixed in at first).

And how did they turn out?

My oldest, while a senior at Wellington High School, won the Pathfinder Award for Art in 2012 — meaning she was considered the No. 1 art student in Palm Beach and Martin counties by the Pathfinder committee. That is a tremendous honor, and one made possible in part by her amazing art teacher at WHS, Barbara Brubaker.

My youngest, who also failed to win a spot at the high school of the arts, was one of 100 dancers chosen recently — from a pool of 6,000 — to apprentice with Broadway professionals this summer. At 15, she is the youngest to receive such recognition. Her dreams of becoming a Broadway star have not been dampened in the least by attending Wellington High School, rather than the big high school of the arts.

Don’t get me wrong: I have tremendous respect for both the middle and high school of the arts and their approach to education. In fact, I wish all schools did the same thing.

Through my work with ArtStart, a Palm Beach County nonprofit, I help students prepare for their visual arts auditions. We also work with students who are applying for a seat in the communications department at the two schools; and we are ways thrilled when they or their parents call to let us know they were selected.

We also feel the pain, however, in their voices when they call to tell us they were not selected.

Even though we stress the fact that it is a numbers game, and passing the audition is only the first step, the pain and disappointment in their voices is still palpable when the rejection letter arrives in the mail. These students work so hard to prepare for their big day, and when they do well at the audition but still do not land one of those few seats, it hurts.

As I said earlier, however: do not despair. It’s not the end of the world (though it feels like it for a few days). And do not let those dreams die!

Feel your pain, then get over it.

Get mad if it helps. I know I did.

But my anger was more about why we can’t have 100 schools of the arts, instead of one or two.

Next, focus on the future. Support your child and make sure he or she does not give up art or dance classes, does not stop writing, does not stop dreaming!

Students: continue working to perfect your photography, your poetry or prose. Dance like there is no tomorrow! Prove to those schools of the arts what you and your parents know already: that they let a good one get away when they sent you that “no” letter. It’s their loss, not yours.

Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi ArtStart Inc. Wellington

Pennywise And Pound Foolish In Royal Palm “Pennywise and pound foolish” — that is my thought as I read that the Royal Palm Beach Village Council voted to not move forward to appraise the temple property located between the fire-rescue station and Veterans Park.

The cost of the appraisal was said to be between $2,500 and $4,000, but the council voted it was too much. Hey, we’re just fine with spending $17,000 for additional furniture for the new Commons Park building, $6,000 cash for the Royal Palm Art & Music Festival, as much as $70,000 for the threeday extravaganza to open the new Commons Park, all within the past few months.

Not to say that those expenses do not benefit the residents, but it should be agreed that they are fleeting pleasures and not longterm plans. The temple property is the last piece to form a cohesive village campus connecting the current Village Hall complex and accessory buildings to the Veterans Park area. It would prevent the construction of a multifamily housing complex that would add to traffic on already congested Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and compromise the safety of fire-rescue’s emergency activities. The building has potential uses until a future to expand the inadequate Village Hall is decided. Suggestions might be a senior center, a veterans center, a nonprofit pre-school/afterschool facility. The cost of $1.5 million is just above the appraised value of $1.2 million and a steal in this current buyers’ market.

This is a very short-sighted view for the council to take. I guess it is much in keeping with last week’s letter in the Town-Crier about “Mayberry thinking” (“Mayberry, Home Sweet Home”

by Jen Weiler).

Evan Knepley Royal Palm Beach

Unger: Letter Left Out ‘Facts On The Ground’ In last week’s edition of the Town-Crier, there was a letter from a Peter Yeager, who extols Mark Bellissimo at the expense of Jeremy Jacobs. Many, if not most, of the letters here supporting the hotel/commercialization have come from Bellissimo’s Wellington Chamber of Commerce partners/ employees/friends. Is this yet another?

Sadly, I know little of Mr. Jacobs except what I read here, but he isn’t attempting to: 1. Build a huge hotel in our equestrian preserve.

2. Put a large commercial complex into our equestrian preserve.

3. He hasn’t built edifices without village permits.

4. He hasn’t torn down village red flags that warn of possible danger.

5. He hasn’t not turned in plans in a timely fashion as required.

6. He doesn’t have numerous lawsuits against our village.

No, that would be Mark Bellissimo in every instance.

So who exactly is the bad guy here: the guy trying to protect the preserve (and his adjacent property) or the newcomer developer?

Once again, as one of the original incorporation leaders and vision conference members, I can say unequivocally that we never wanted commercialization or a hotel in our equestrian preserve.

I would rather have a council not beholden to the Wellington Chamber, for they were also part of losing a multi-million-dollar gift from a former county commissioner and his wife who ended up giving their money elsewhere due to the same kind of politics we are now witnessing. Millions were offered to improve and expand our equestrian community and lost in much the same manner, and by some of the same people.

Give me a council that protects the entire village from expansive hotels and commercialism, instead of a business chamber-orientated one. We relish being a residential community and readily embrace new businesses that are all about us. But careful planning is necessary lest we become like the places we left, inundated with strip malls, signage and traffic. And, yes, Mr. Bellissimo’s plans would probably mean widening South Shore Blvd./Lake Worth Road, due to traffic, but that is something kept hushed up!

Long ago the equestrians exclaimed (and rightly so), “Don’t divide our community by widening our roads; horses and cars don’t mix.” But with Bellissimo’s plans, that would be a hollow chorus. Would it be less dangerous now with even more horses and the proposed changes/traffic?

I note that Mr. Yeager mentioned not once, not a single word about these things; he used only character assassination instead of on-the-ground realities. I guess it is the reality of our nation 2013, partisan politics disregarding the facts, to the detriment of us all.

George Unger Wellington

Not In Favor Of ‘Section 8 Senior Housing’ I have read that Councilman Fred Pinto is claiming that he will work to bring a third party Section 8 senior housing complex to the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Many of my friends heard Mayor [Mat-

ty Mattioli] say this about a year ago and were very upset that he, and now Pinto, want to do this.

The mayor said that there was a good senior facility in Belle Glade and that he wanted the builder to do the same here. I want to go on the record to say that I do not want Section 8 housing of any kind in my community, and I am very angry that both of these two men keep on making plans to do so.

This is not what I want in Royal Palm Beach.

Juan Felix Dominguez Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: Given that Mr. Dominguez has offered an opinion asserting Councilman Pinto’s support for Section 8 senior housing, contrary to opinions Mr. Pinto has provided the Town-Crier in the past, we asked Mr. Pinto if his opinions on the subject have changed. He provided this reply: “I am currently and always have been opposed to any Section 8 housing of any kind in our village, be it private or government agencies, sponsored or nonprofit in any shape or form. That has always been my view and it will continue to be my view, that I will not support Section 8 housing construction.”

Sexual Assault Awareness Day The Palm Beach County commissioners have designated April 13 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Day,” and we are thankful for those who stand ready to deal with the consequences of sexual assault.

According to Dr. Ben Carson, “We do not stop to consider the causes for the problems we face.

We are constantly behind the curve on resolving society’s ills.

We believe that laws that prevent criminal and irresponsible behavior are the cure, when in fact if we cure the cause, we would enjoy greater freedoms and more people would conduct themselves responsibly.”

So what are the possible causes for sexual assault, rape and yes, even “Corruption County?”

No doubt the following suggestion will not be received well by some individuals; nevertheless, I believe that one cause is arguably the abandonment of traditional moral and religious values that taught previous generations respect for human life, self-worth and personal responsibility, and that abandoning those values has contributed to the moral decay of our society.

Frank Morelli Wellington

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continued from page 1 The cook-off has four categories contestants can compete in: red chili, green chili, salsa and people’s choice. The winners receive plaques and cash prizes, in addition to qualifying for the championships. ICS judges determine the

winners in each of the first three categories. “I also worked to get some local people approved to be part of the judging,” Trepp said.

One of the most popular categories is people’s choice, in which members of the public are able to vote for their favorite chili. “There are no judges for that, and the winner gets to go to the championships,” Trepp said.

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“Then they can go around to every single chili cook and try their chili and vote,” Trepp explained.

“At the end of the day, we tally up the votes and announce the winner on stage.”

Being that it is a regional competition, contestants in the Acreage Chili Cook-off are highly competitive and determined to win.

“We have had numerous winners of the Acreage Chili Cook-off

who have made it to the final round of the world championship,” Trepp said. “We have had somebody even come in second, but none of our entrants have won the world championship yet.”

The world championship includes hundreds of competitors from around the globe. “To get to the final 20 is a great accomplishment,” Trepp said.

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by American Music Award nominee The Lost Trailers, national artist Kristen Kelly and local band County Line Road.

The Chili Chicks, two-time Country Dance World champions, will also be performing. “We started the Chili Chicks just to promote the Acreage Chili Cook-off, and that has worked out really well,” Trepp said.

The event will also include bounce houses and games for children, various food vendors, local performers throughout the day, a buggy and custom truck show, and Renegades West Palm Beach will also have a dance tent for people who want to learn how to line dance.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY FIGHTS AGAINST CANCER AT RELAY FOR LIFE The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life was held Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 at Royal Palm Beach High School. Participants walked around the school’s track overnight to raise money for cancer research and support. The event’s theme was “Superheroes,” and teams dressed the part. In addition, there was food, games, music and entertainment all night long. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org.

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Cancer survivors kick off the relay with an honorary lap.

Emily Woodson, Jasmine Vega, Anna Woodson, Ashley Cobb and Olivia Vega of the Royal Palm Beach Elementary School Bobcats.

Cypress Trails Elementary School students dress as superheroes.

The Royal Palm Beach Panthers girls softball team gears up to get on the track.

Members of the RPBHS Student Council at the relay.

DJ Ernie Garvey with RPB Mayor Matty Mattioli.

The Revengers donned capes to fight cancer.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL SENIOR IDOL TALENT SEARCH IN RPB The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its fourth annual Senior Idol Talent Search on Friday, April 5 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The theme was “April in Paris.” In addition to the entertainment, Butterfields provided lunch for the attendees.

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Roberta Hennessy and Mary Ann Robinson of the decorating committee.

Victor McBarnett, Lou Silberman, Dolores Valentine, and Marie and William Cecere.

Frank Venetta plays the sax while C.S. and Alice Stern dance a French tango.

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CRIME NEWS

RPB Man Arrested For Drug Use In Parking Lot At Shopping Plaza

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report APRIL9 — ARoyal Palm Beach man was arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after he was discovered using drugs in the Village Shops Plaza on Okeechobee Blvd.

According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a deputy was on patrol when he observed 26-year-old Juan Hernandez pull into a parking space, sit in his vehicle and then pull out a long, clear pipe and light it. According to the report, the deputy made contact with Hernandez and, during a search, discovered a small baggie of marijuana in his left front pocket. According to the report, a search of the vehicle revealed another clear glass pipe that was coated with a white powdery residue, which was later found to be methamphetamine. The deputy also discovered that the tag on Hernandez’s vehicle was not assigned to his car. Hernandez was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana under 20 grams, possession of drug equipment and possession of an unassigned tag.

••• MARCH 31 — A resident of Key Lime Blvd. called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation Sunday, March 31 to report an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, someone threw a piece of concrete through a window in the victim’s guest bedroom.

According to the report, the victim was awakened at approximately 3:30 a.m. by someone ringing his doorbell several times. When the victim went to the door, there was no one there, so he turned on lights in the house to appear as if someone was awake. According to the report, at approximately 4 a.m., the victim heard the sound of a window shattering and went into his guest bedroom, finding a piece of concrete on the floor and the bottom window pane broken. The top part of the window had been damaged in a separate incident Friday, March 22. The damage was estimated at approximately $200.

There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

MARCH 31 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a home on E Road on Sunday, March 31 regarding a case of lost property. According to a PBSO report, the victim was at a party at the home Saturday, March 30. The next day, she discovered that her white iPhone 4S was missing. According to the report, the victim called the homeowner who said he could not find the phone. The victim then activated the GPS locator on the phone and discovered it was in Lake Worth. According to the report, the victim contacted her phone company and was attempting to get the exact address. The phone was valued at approximately $500. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

APRIL 5 — Several teens were robbed last Thursday on Temple Blvd. near the intersection of Hall Blvd. According to a PBSO report, four teens from The Acreage were outside at approximately 7 p.m. when they were held up at gunpoint by two unknown men wearing Halloween masks. According to the report, the perpetrators stole

an iPhone valued at approximately $400. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

APRIL 5 — A resident of La Mancha called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Friday afternoon to report a home burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., someone smashed the victim’s rear window and entered the home. Once inside, the perpetrator(s) stole several designer women’s watches, a digital camera and numerous pieces of jewelry. The stolen items were valued at approximately $4,850. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

APRIL5 — A Lake Worth woman was arrested last Friday afternoon on shoplifting charges after she was caught stealing from the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road. According to a PBSO report, a loss prevention officer observed 35-year-old Evelyn Matos enter the women’s department with a cart of merchandise, pick up a shirt and place it in a plastic Walmart bag from her purse. Matos then continued to other departments, continuing to conceal merchandise in bags. According to the report, Matos then met with another woman and placed the woman’s merchandise in her cart.

According to the report, Matos then went to the garden center and exited the store, passing all points of sale without attempting to pay.

A loss prevention officer stopped her and recovered $408.76 in stolen merchandise. She was arrested and taken to the county jail where she was charged with grand theft.

APRIL5 — ARoyal Palm Beach man was arrested early last Friday morning on drug charges following an incident at a restaurant on Southern Blvd. According to a PBSO report, a witness called the Royal Palm Beach substation after 39-year-old Douglas Ashby approached her and asked her if she wanted to buy some cocaine.

The witness said Ashby then showed her a small clear plastic baggie with a white powder. A deputy made contact with Ashby as he was walking outside the restaurant and asked if he had any drugs on him, which he said he did not. According to the report, a search revealed a small clear baggie with white powder in Ashby’s front left pocket. He was arrested and taken the county jail where he was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell.

APRIL 8 — A resident of 63rd Place North called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation Monday to report a case of fraud.

According to a PBSO report, the victim received a call from the fraud department of her bank that alerted her that someone made two fraudulent charges on her credit card last Sunday. The charges were for $105.95 each and made at a gas station in North Carolina.

The victim said she was in possession of her card and did not give anyone permission to use her account. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

APRIL 9 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to a home in La Mancha on Tuesday evening regarding a home burglary.

According to a PBSO report, See BLOTTER, page 20

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Laszo Bihary is a white male, 5’11” tall and weighing 175 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 09/ 23/77. Bihary is wanted for violation of probation for uttering a forgery and possession of cocaine. His last known addresses were Polo Gardens Drive in Wellington and Church Street in West Palm Beach. He is wanted as of 04/04/13.

• Alexis Soto is a white male, 5’10” tall and weighing 200 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of bir th is 01/31/82.

Soto is wanted for failure to appear on charges of grand theft and failure to appear on charges of retail theft. His last known addresses were Blueberry Hill Avenue in Lake Worth and Marco Court in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 04/04/ 13.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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Disabled Dressage Rider Seeks Help To Adopt Rescue Horse

By Alexandra Antonopoulos Special to the Town-Crier Athletes and spectators alike know that it is never easy to get back into the saddle after being sidelined by an injury, especially one that leaves a rider permanently disabled. After a crippling acci-

dent and an 11-year hiatus from riding, Lori Gilman Gailbreath, a dressage rider from Pennsylvania, is ready to make a comeback in her beloved sport, and hopes to make a difference in the life of a local horse named Roamer.

Gailbreath, who began riding at

Lori Gilman Gailbreath dreams of competing as a paralympic dressage rider at the 2016 games in Rio de Janiero.

the age of six, fell in love with dressage early on. “It is the perfect communication between horse and rider,” she said, citing dressage as a longtime constant in her life.

In 1996, after years of training, Gailbreath had built the technique, endurance and mental stamina to begin to work toward her goal of becoming an international competitor on the United States Olympic Dressage Team when she suffered a life-altering injury while training to qualify for the games.

The trauma affected her right leg and ankle, and relegated the former Sydney Olympics hopeful to a cast for over a year. Unable to even walk or swim for exercise, it seemed to Gailbreath that the golden window of competitive opportunity had passed her by.

“It was a devastating time for me,” Gailbreath recalled. “I lost my horse as well as my trainer and was completely unable to ride, much less compete. I began to lose all hope of reaching my dream.”

The magnitude of her injury meant that Gailbreath had a long road ahead of her if she was ever going to entertain the idea of riding again. After being diagnosed with poly-osteoarthritis and early-onset rheumatoid arthritis, Gailbreath now suffers from limited range of motion in her joints and weakness in her hands.

The physical and emotional pain of her injuries persisted for years, and without the ability for a quick rehabilitation, Gailbreath hung her Olympic dreams up for what seemed to be the final time.

It was not until 2007 that her competitive spark was rekindled.

After nearly 11 years away from dressage, Gailbreath — now a member of the United States ParaEquestrian Association — began working horses at Victory Stables in Apollo, Pennsylvania, where she had recently relocated. With the support of her new barn, Gailbreath made a cautious return to riding.

Soon she decided it was time to purchase a horse of her own.

There are always many things to be considered when a rider searches for an equine partner, but for a disabled rider, there are even more restrictions and precautions to take. “It has to be the perfect horse, really,” she said. “I was looking for a safe, third-level schoolmaster when I found Roamer.”

At 20 years old and 16 hands high, Roamer is a bay Dutch Warmblood living out his days at the Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves. Nancy Fried-Tobin, owner of the farm and Roamer, said that when she heard Gailbreath’s story, she thought Roamer was just the horse she needed.

“My heart went out to her,” Fried-Tobin said. “Roamer loves to rise to the occasion, and I thought he would be a great fit for what she wants to do.”

With a long career in various events, Fried-Tobin had confidence that Roamer was the horse that could move Gailbreath toward her new goal: the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

Fried-Tobin has offered Roamer to Gailbreath for a small adoption fee of $850 and the cost of

Roamer, the rescue horse Lori Gilman Gailbreath hopes to adopt. transporting the horse to Pennsylvania. She said that Roamer is a sweet-natured horse that would love the action of training for the Paralympics, and that through this partnership both he and Gailbreath can shine. Not only will Gailbreath get a second chance at competing, but Roamer, too, will be given another shot at greatness. “He’s had a long career, but he’s not old!”

Fried-Tobin is quick to point out.

Gailbreath is now responsible for covering his adoption fee and the cost of transportation but, for a disabled rider with other medical expenses, the upfront costs will require more than just Fried-Tobin’s kindness.

“I am reaching out to the horse community and beyond with the

hopes that a little help will go a long way,” Gailbreath explained.

Her goal is to raise $2,000 to cover all up-front costs and to bring Roamer to Victory Stables.

All donations that are made to help unite Gailbreath and Roamer do double duty, as the adoption fee allows the local farm to save another animal in need.

Donations may be made at Gailbreath’s page at www.youcaring. com or through her web site at www.lorigilmangailbreath.com.

Donations can be made anonymously, if the donor chooses. Any amount will help Gailbreath and Fried-Tobin in their efforts to elevate two athletes — one equine and one human — both waiting for a shot at their second chance.

RPB Finance Director Explains Changes In Village Accounting

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a report to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week, Finance Director Stan Hochman explained the recent action taken in reallocating the $66 million from the village’s water utility sale into the general fund, and the allocation of the existing $5.5 million reserve fund as a tax stabilization fund.

Hochman made the presentation at the request of some council members, who wanted it explained for the benefit of the public.

The money had been rolled into

the general fund in compliance with recommendations of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), which makes rules and regulations for governmental agencies. The action had raised questions from council members, who did not want that utility sale money comingled with general funds.

Hochman explained that GASB Summary of Statement No. 54 was issued in 2010. “GASB 54 is really what’s driving this whole fund balance scenario,” Hochman said.

“That was effective for fiscal years after June 15, 2010.”

GASB 54 changed the nomen-

clature within the village’s fund balance section so that the balance sheet no longer reflected such items as designated, undesignated or reserves, he said.

“New terms such as assigned, unassigned or uncommitted came about and had to be used in that section of the financial statement,” Hochman said, adding that it also required a written policy for fund balances.

Of major impact to the village, it redefined how special revenue funds could be maintained and created. The utility sale money, which was set up as a special revenue fund, was no longer allowed.

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“That had to be consolidated with the general fund,” Hochman said. “What happened because of that is during our budget process, we required a 25 percent fund balance. That amount was about $5.5 million, which we set aside as a ‘reserve’ under the old nomenclature for our fund balance.”

When the more than $66 million was consolidated with the general fund, it created a 350 percent reserve fund balance. “The $5.5 million that was set aside previously in the general fund was effectively freed up,” Hochman said.

“In May 2012, a five-year financial plan was presented to the council, at which point that $5.5 million, which was associated with the old general fund balance, the village administration was authorized to use that $5.5 million as a tax rate stabilization amount over the next five years, so as not to have a village tax rate increase.”

As of Sept. 30, 2012, the village’s balance sheet showed a total of $74,998,000, Hochman said, explaining that all the numbers had been combined, and that staff keeps independent books internally that include $8.7 million from the general fund and $66.2 million from the utility sale fund, as well as carryover from the previous year.

The debt service for Commons Park is $21.6 million, which is be-

ing paid off at a rate of $1.7 million a year, he said, explaining that the council had authorized staff to use $3 million a year to pay for that debt service, as well as the investment expense for the financial advisory company the village hires.

The remaining $1.3 million is the amount of money that was once transferred from the former utility fund to the general fund to cover administrative costs.

“That number has been increasing since 2006 by whatever inflation was,” he said, explaining that that number, plus the $1.7 million, is the $3 million that comes out of the $66 million as interest. Hochman noted that the $66 million was up to $78 million at one point and was earning far more than the $3 million it earns now. Over time, as the market went down and interest rates decreased and they started paying a debt service for Commons Park, the number went down to $66 million, which he said is still $3 million more than when it started out.

Hochman said that over the next five years, the $66 million fund could go down $2 million a year if nothing changes, and that the fund could drop to as low as $56 million.

“During the past two years, these things that we’ve done, which have been incorporated in

our official documents, have all been authorized by the council, but I thought this presentation laying it out there so it would be clearer to everyone,” he said.

Councilman David Swift, recently re-elected to the council after a one-year hiatus, said he appreciated the presentation because he had not kept up on the status of the fund, although he had gone over it with Village Manager Ray Liggins. “It’s complicated, and I know you’re trying to do your very best to animate the information and try to get the general concept of it, but it’s hard to follow for the average resident, so I appreciate what you’ve done,” he said.

Liggins said combining the funds appeared to have confused things, but there were some positive effects. “When they were separate, and we used portions of it to balance the budget, it transferred into the budget and never went back,” he said. “Combined, it works differently.”

Another advantage is that using the $5.5 million former reserve fund as a buffer against a tax increase might not be needed if the economy improves. “When we prepared the budget, we had projected needing $400,000,” Liggins said. “When we did our fiscal report, we ended up not needing any of it.”

Celebrate Earth Day In Wellington April 21

Longhorn Steakhouse on Okeechobee Blvd. near Jog Road held a book drive Tuesday, April 2 to promote Children’s Book Day. Patrons who purchased one adult meal and brought a book received a free kid’s meal. Staff held a raffle that earned $100, which was used to buy more books. Longhorn collected nearly 400 books and donated them Wednesday, April 3 to the Wellington Boys & Girls Club for their new facility opening later this month. Shown here with club kids are Wellington Boys & Girls Club Director LaTricia Jenkins, Longhorn Steakhouse Manager Stacy McCabe and Boys & Girls Club Board Member Ed Portman.

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Jump on your bike, get in your low-fuel emitting car or put your walking shoes on and join Wellington in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day on Sunday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

The first 250 guests will receive free samples of smoothies and reusable bags. In addition, local vendors will be conducting presentations on earth-friendly products, and free samples of seedlings

and wildflower seeds will be distributed.

This family-friendly event will feature demonstrations by Whole Foods Market, Bee Understanding, a performance by the Binks Forest Elementary School chorus at 5 p.m., information about greening your home, and a special appearance by the Muck Monster of the Lake Worth Lagoon.

Residents are also invited to visit booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, Whole Foods

Market, Bruce’s Ghost Peppers, the Solid Waste Authority, Pine Jog Environmental Center, Energy Plus Windows & Doors, the McCormick-Green Center for Holistic Therapies, Indian Trails Native Nursery, the Wellington Tree Board and the Wellington Preservation Coalition. This event is made possible by sponsors Whole Foods Market and Jet Hauling Inc. For more information, call Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.

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‘TAP: The Show’ At Dolly Hand Sing along and tap to the beat with TAP: The Show on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade.

TAP: The Show is a powerhouse production, celebrating the artistry of tap dance from around the globe. It is fueled by a nonstop explosion of rhythmic energy.

Wrapped in dazzling costumes and backed by a soaring orchestral score, the cast of award-winning dancers and singers travels seamlessly over decades of styles from Broadway and big band to world music and pop/rock.

Each section brings to life iconic tap moments of the past and creates brand-new moments that amaze audiences. For tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

MorseLife Lunch & Learn April 17 MorseLife’s monthly “Lunch and Learn” program continues in April with Dr. Jeff Beckenbaugh, an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Abacoa Physical Medicine &

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NEWS BRIEFS Orthopaedics. Beckenbaugh will discuss rapid recovery after hip and knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Morse Geriatric Center, 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive (off Haverhill Road) in West Palm Beach.

Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, Beckenbaugh completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and additional training in hip and knee arthroplasty at the Mayo Clinical Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn.

The cost of the program, including lunch, is $5 per person. To register, call (561) 623-2922. Space is limited, so RSVP soon.

Earth Day At Okeeheelee Nature Center The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host an Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate the Earth and learn about Earth-friendly methods and materials. There will be naturalistled bird, deer and butterfly walks (advance signup required), as well as presentations by representa-

tives from the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Lion Country Safari, the Fishing Club of the Palm Beaches, the Palm Beach County Woodturners and the Florida Artistic Blacksmiths.

Mark’s Ark will demonstrate how to set up a home aquarium, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will be on hand. Raptors and other critters will be on display, and the Muck Monster of Lake Worth Lagoon will make an appearance.

There will be children’s story times and other activities.

Admission is free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The Okeeheelee Nature Center is located at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. in Okeeheelee Park. For more info., call (561) 233-1400.

Wellington Offers Spring Lacrosse The Village of Wellington is taking registrations for its spring lacrosse program.

Perfect for beginner to experienced players, the program will help new players learn the basic fundamentals of the game, while returning players develop their

existing skills. Practices will consist of activities that promote and teach basic skills, along with scrimmage games that test those skills in a game situation.

This program is divided into two divisions: coed/prep for boys and girls ages 6 to 9 years old, and pro (girls only) for ages 10 to under 14. The coed/prep division will be required to wear a mouth guard and will be provided with a fiddlestick, ball and shirt. The pro division will be required to wear a mouth guard and goggles, and bring a lacrosse stick.

Registration fees are $70, and the deadline to register is April 18.

Register in advance by visiting the Parks & Recreation page online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or in person at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) or Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

For more info., call (561) 791-4005.

‘Annie Jr.’ At Wellington Children’s Theatre The Musical Theatre Workshop of the Wellington Children’s

Theatre has been busy rehearsing for its upcoming production of the Broadway musical Annie Jr. The production will run Sunday, April 21 and Friday through Sunday, April 26-28 at the Wellington High School theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington).

The cast of 23 children began preparing for the show in January, first learning musical numbers and then blocking and choreographing the songs. The music of Annie is familiar to everyone. The original production opened on Broadway in 1977, followed by several film versions and Broadway revivals.

Thanks to the sewing skills and generosity of Kathleen Ostrov, whose daughter is playing the nasty Miss Hannigan, each of the orphans will be costumed in 1930sstyle pinafores. There will be three different girls playing the part of Annie during different performances. The roles of Grace and Lily St. Regis have been double-cast.

Director Karen Braunstein, is very enthusiastic about this production. “Our workshops begin with basic acting instruction,” she said. “The goal is to teach these children the importance of ‘being in the moment’ when onstage, fo-

cus, which is the basis of good acting, and connecting with the other characters. Those onstage relationships must be believable.

Acting is not easy and takes dedication and work. Although the theater games and improv exercises are fun, they are also helping to teach these important concepts.”

Braunstein is quick to add that the cast is immensely talented, and that she can envision several of the children going on to pursue theater. “They have come so far in just three months,” she added.

Braunstein also credits her three Palm Beach Atlantic University interns, one a recent graduate, with being able to make this production a reality.

“They are so knowledgeable and organized,” she said. “Each of them has been a tremendous asset to this production. Michelle Santiago has stepped in to assist in rehearsals, as have Heather Hilend and Pat LoRicco, who is also our set designer and carpenter, and who is portraying the conniving Rooster Hannigan.”

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $12 for children, and may be purchased online at www.wellington childrenstheatre.com or by calling (561) 223-1928.

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Five Women Leaders Honored At Annual Stiletto Awards Luncheon

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Five women were honored for their professional achievements and community leadership at the 2013 Palms West Community Foundation Women of the Year Stiletto Awards. The luncheon event was held Wednesday, April 3 at the Breakers West Country Club.

Ultima Fitness owner Jill Merrell won the Golden Stiletto Award for her longtime business success and commitment to her community.

PBSO Section Manager Diane Smith was honored in the government category, while Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO

Mary O’Connor was honored in the nonprofit/education category.

Winner in the corporate category was Mall at Wellington Green Marketing & Sponsorship Director Rachelle Crain. Winner in the entrepreneur category was Barry’s Jewelry Spa co-owner Natalie Stolbach.

The purpose of the Stiletto Awards is to recognize outstanding women in the community by celebrating their achievements.

The Palms West Community Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

For more info., visit www.cpb chamber.com.

Rachelle Crain of the Mall at Wellington Green accepts her award.

All the winners and nominees at the Stiletto Awards luncheon with foundation leaders.

Winner Diane Smith with Sgt. Bruce Pinkman and Capt. Paul Miles.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Mary O’Connor receives her award. (L-R) Jaene Miranda, Marc Strich, O’Connor, Mary Lou Bedford and Mariela Castillo.

Barry’s Jewelry Spa co-owner Natalie Stolbach is honored.

Golden Stiletto Award winner Ultima Fitness owner Jill Merrell with her son Justin and mother Libby Snyder.

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‘A TOUCH OF BROADWAY’ BRINGS SCHOOL MUSICALS TO AMPHITHEATER STAGE The Wellington Amphitheater held its third annual “A Touch of Broadway” musical preview Saturday, April 6. Students from Wellington Christian School, Palm Beach Central High School and the King’s Academy performed scenes from their upcoming school plays. The event was free and open to the public. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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King’s Academy students Brenna Deters, Caitlin Prince, Christina Layton and Angelena Fernandez get ready to perform.

Wellington Christian School students Olivia Hundley as Molly and Jillian K elly as Annie in a scene from Annie Jr.

Palm Beach Central students Meagan Dobson as Tracy Turnblad and Thomas Riccobono as Edna in a scene from Hairspray.

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CHAMBER’S FLAVORS OF WELLINGTON CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY The Wellington Chamber of Commerce celebrated 10 years of Flavors of Wellington on Friday, April 5 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Guests enjoyed sampling from Wellington restaurants while enjoying music and entertainment. The award for Best Décor went to the Breakers West. Best Plate went to “The Cookin’ Yogi,” Sherri Mraz. Best Entrée was awarded to Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Best Dessert went to Johnson’s Custom Cakes.

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Judges Victor Connor, Dr. Carmine Priore, Michael Stone and Anne Gerwig.

Alec Domb thanks John Mercer for his dedication to the event.

Rachel Bridge and Stan Kilbas.

Event founder John Mercer with judges Roxanne Stein and Kris Kampsen.

Suzanne Redmond and Lauren Belinsky of Whole Foods serve up a mandarin orange goat cheese salad.

Former Wellington Mayor Tom and Regis Wenham.

Former Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster and Mike Nelson show off their food.

Michaela Paige of The Voice with her “Pursue Your Passion” co-host Elizabeth Oester.

Amanda Halpin, Jennifer Johnson, Judy Duke and Lisamarie Courtney of Johnson’s Custom Cakes show off their award for Best Dessert.

Breakers West Director of Catering Donna Szczepanski and Chef Robert Brovero accept the award for Best Décor.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill won Best Entrée.

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VILLARI’S SOUTHEASTERN INVITATIONAL HELD AT THE BINKS FOREST GOLF CLUB

Another year gone by and another fantastic tournament in Wellington. Villari’s Studios of Self Defense in Wellington, along with tournament partner Villari’s Academy of Martial Arts in Royal Palm Beach, welcomed 110 students and their families to the third annual Villari’s Southeastern Invitational. The tournament, held again at the Binks Forest Golf Club, was a great success. A special guest in the form of Villari’s Shaolin Kempo founder Great Grandmaster Fred Villari made an appearance so that he could watch his grandson compete. He is the fourth generation martial artist in the family. Other masters from around the state attended to be a part of the six-school celebration. SEE VIDEO FROM THIS EVENT AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Proud parents look on as enthusiastic fighters go for it.

Pocket MMA founders Andrew and Jonathan De La Rosa with Villari’s of Wellington’s Master David Wilson (center).

Cole Ellis is pleased with his accomplishment.

Gabby Barton with Master David Wilson.

Kristen Vera of Royal Palm Beach.

Fifth-degree black belt Milton Barbarosh, eighth-degree Master Merle Geierman, eighth-degree Master Michael Kaplan and eighth-degree Master Rick O’Brien.

Villari’s of Wellington Master David Wilson, Great Grandmaster Fred Villari, Master Ben Bellucci and Master John Fritz.

Villari’s of Royal Palm Beach instructor Matt Evers.

TWO ROYAL MANOR RESIDENTS CELEBRATE THEIR CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAYS The Royal Manor Nursing Home in Royal Palm Beach celebrated the 100th birthdays of two of its residents on Wednesday, April 3.

Andree Swetzoff and Ruth Adams received a party to mark their birthdays. Adam Austin Arnold played a wide variety of music from big band, standards and even some Aretha Franklin as the residents danced, sang and clapped along. Cake and refreshments were also served.

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Lucille Pitrie dances with Ruth Adams while her granddaughter, H.L. Johnson music teacher Veronica Johnson, takes photos.

Adam Austin Arnold entertains the residents.

Birthday girl Andree Swetzoff enjoys the party.

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TKAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mane Eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Raises Over $435,000

The TKA Auction Committee with a check for $435,000.

Support Wellington Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Debate Team The Wellington High School debate team is fundraising to send 10 of its top competitors to three national debate championship tournaments. WHS seniors Rachel Ganon, Michael Reynolds and Nick Thibault; juniors Vinnie Gasso, Stephie Maravankin, Alexa Fortuna, Yourui Ruan and Dylan Race; sophomore Michael Leatherman; and freshman Savannah Race have qualified to represent Wellington at one or more of these tournaments.

Ganon, Gasso and Maravankin will attend the prestigious Tournament of Champions in Lexington, Ky. on April 26-29; Ganon, Reynolds, Thibault, Gasso, Fortuna, Ruan and Leatherman qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grand Nationalâ&#x20AC;? in Phila-

delphia over Memorial Day Weekend; and Reynolds, Thibault, Maravankin, Ruan and Leatherman will compete at the National Forensic League National Championship in Birmingham for a week in mid-June.

Factoring in airfare, lodging and registration expenses, competing at these tournaments will cost more than $11,000 total. The team is seeking the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help to fundraise for their competition expenses. Visit www.gofundme.com/ wellingtondebate to donate, or make a tax-deductible donation by check or money order, payable to Wellington Debate, c/o Paul L. Gaba, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414.

For more information, visit www.wellingtondebate.com.

On Saturday, March 2, more than 250 friends and families of the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy came together for the Mane Event Dinner & Auction, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fundraising event of the year.

It was a huge success thanks to the generosity of so many people who joined in the effort. Co-chairs Teddy Walker and Denise Meers along with an amazing leadership team of Lisa Gerardi, Irelys Pattee, and Cristina Rodriguez led the event, which raised more than $435,000.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Havana Nights,â&#x20AC;? was held at PGA National Resort & Spa. TKA supporters had the opportunity to show their support by bidding on more than 500 unique silent and live auction items, including family getaways, entertainment events, memorabilia and the wildly popular â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Love TKAâ&#x20AC;? spirit experiences.

During dinner, guests were treated to live entertainment with a Latin flair by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vocal and dance departments under the

direction of David Snyder, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic director. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special project, Call from the Heart, raised more than $36,000 for TKAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Focus on Technology initiative.

The annual event has raised nearly $2.7 million over its 12-year history. All proceeds from the Mane Event support the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Fund, including need-based financial assistance, co-curricular programing, faculty development, facilities improvement and technology.

TKA offers special thanks to presenting sponsors Insurance Office of America, Equity Trust Company, Regal Paint Centers, Revan Racing Inc., the Maguire family, the Monte family, the Raese family, and the Titus family, as well as Diamond Sponsors: the Aiello family, and Platinum Sponsors: Braman Honda - the Rodriguez family, Insurance Express - the Graceffo family, Wells Fargo Bank NA and a Friend of TKA. For more information, visit www.tka.net.

Area Students Excel At Science & Engineering Fair Several local middle and high school students represented Palm Beach County at the 2013 State Science & Engineering Fair in Lakeland. Their projects covered many areas of scientific investigation in the physical and biological sciences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They definitely represented

our county well as over half of these students received an award at the state level,â&#x20AC;? Secondary Science Program Planner Gregory Goebel said.

Competitors Christopher Wan, Ryan Meingasner, Andrew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Maria Elena Grimmett, Alexandra Kaye, Savannah Flak and

Several local students represented Palm Beach County at the State Science & Engineering Fair.

Zachary Solloway have been invited to represent Palm Beach County at the 2013 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair.

The international fair will be held May 12-17 in Phoenix, Ariz.

In addition to winning first place, Wan, a student at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, received the Grand Award in the Physical Sciences division.

High school winners were as follows: First Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christopher Wan, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts.

Second Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ryan Meingasner, Seminole Ridge High School; Andrew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Suncoast High School; and Maria Elena Grimmett, Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches.

Third Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alexandra Kaye, Palm Beach Lakes High School;

Zachary Solloway, Park Vista High School; and Savannah Flak, Dreyfoos.

Fourth Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ximena Hasbach, Dreyfoos; Joshua Hellerstein, Suncoast; and Alexander Naum, Palm Beach Central High School.

Honorable Mention â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anthony Olive, Palm Beach Central; Alexander Todor, Suncoast; and Anthony Coons, American Heritage School of Boca/Delray.

Recognition Award â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Goda Graudinis, Palm Beach Central; Sarah Barden, Dreyfoos; and Tristin Jones, American Heritage.

In the middle school category, Austin Consagra of Wellington Landings Middle School took fourth place.

For more information, contact Greg Goebel at (561) 357-1128 or gregory.goebel@palmbeach schools.org.

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Wellington Band Performs At Pearl Harbor It was stars and stripes Hawaiian style as the Wellington High School band traveled to Pearl Harbor to perform on the USS Missouri. Sixty-five students and 25

chaperones made the 5,000-mile trip March 22 to 28 to honor veterans of the Pearl Harbor attack and experience the culture and history of the Honolulu area firsthand.

A total of 65 members of Wellington High School’s Mighty Wolverine Sound traveled to Hawaii last month. The trip included a patriotic performance at the USS Missouri site at Pearl Harbor Bay.

“It’s one thing to learn the history of Pearl Harbor, but it is truly an exciting experience to see the actual place where it all happened,” said Adam Clarke, a WHS band junior and percussionist.

The high school students were treated to a history lesson before performing at the historical landmark Monday, March 25, which proved to be a very moving experience for them all. Afterward, the band gave a patriotic performance at the Hale Koa Hotel, which caters only to active military guests.

The band’s visit also included a hike on Diamond Head Mountain, a day trip to the Polynesian Culture Center, a traditional beach luau, a visit to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, a private catamaran sailing, and a day at the scenic and remote secret island of Kualoa Beach, which boasts as the backdrop to various past and present television and movie productions such as Jurassic Park, Lost, Hawaii Five-0 and Gilligan’s Island.

WLMS Academic Games — (Front row) Sam Herman, Jack Webber, Mason Graham, Jonah Smith, Katie Castor, Francesca Herman, Dylan Sanita and Hali Klopman; (back row) Tom Heckel, Mitchell Gulkis, Josh Breauchy, Jose Cruz, Nick Briendel, Joseph Rich, Lexi Dubocq, Sarah Carlson and Bria Mintzer. Not pictured: Josh Myerson.

The Mighty Wolverine Sound Band Majorettes on the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor.

This was the second trip for the Mighty Wolverine Sound band, which visited the area in 2009.

Seminole Ridge Students To Exhibit Art At FAU Works from the Seminole Ridge High School student art exhibition Student Responses to “Pour” & “Papercuts” will be on display at the Schmidt Center Gallery at Florida Atlantic University (777 Glades Road) beginning Friday, April 12.

The school will celebrate with an opening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery.

Hawk students were asked to make connections to the artworks they observed in two earlier exhibitions (“Pour” and “Papercuts”), then explore these connections through different artistic expressions: creative writing, painting and book arts.

For more information, contact carly.gates@palmbeachschools. org or gwenn.seuling@palmbeach schools.org.

Choral and Band Awards — Seminole Ridge High School congratulates choral students and groups for their outstanding performances at the Florida Vocal Association South State solo and ensemble assessments March 25 at Boynton Beach High School.

Soloists — Honors Superior (selected for honors recital): Alexis Rizzolo; Superior: Sidney ClarkeLequerique, Marlina Karimi, and Gabriella Thomas; Excellent: Bay-

leigh Kilpartick and Mairead O’Rourke.

Ensembles — Superior: SRHS chamber ensemble; Excellent: SRHS varsity show choir.

SRHS also congratulates band students for their great performances at FVA State on March 26 in Ocala.

Superior with Distinction — Luis Small and Amanda Vargo, marimba solos; David Caballero and Victoria Osborne, percussion duet.

Superior — Kyle Burton, trumpet solo; Brenden Cohen, alto saxophone solo; Gianna Cannestro, French horn solo; Shania Leone, flag solo; Cory Sanchez, flute solo; Samantha Morgan, Cory Sanchez and Heather Vargo, flute trio; Craig Buttery, Brenden Cohen, Julie MacDonald and Joel Zayas, saxophone quartet; Craig Buttery, Kaylee Fagan, Brendan Gearty, Marlina Karimi, Bayleigh Kilpatrick, Christopher Martinez, Samantha Morgan, Stephen Peterson, Sarah Probst, Cory Sanchez, Heather Vargo and Joel Zayas, woodwind choir.

Excellent — Alanna Brescia, flag solo; Marlina Karimi, clarinet solo and piano solo; Scott Kuczynski, euphonium solo; Jacob Perry, clarinet solo; Emily Brown, Alana Brescia, Sydney Clarke-

Seminole Ridge High School Key Club Gets Charter — (Left to right) SRHS Principal James Campbell; Key Club members Monique Costner, James Nunez, Victoria Dukharan and Camila Yepes; Stacy Haynes of the Lake Park Kiwanis Club and Club Advisor Karensa Wright.

Lequerique, Cassandra Elliot and Shania Leone, guard ensemble, level I; Nicole Baron, Jamie Chase, Hailey Collins, Stephanie Head, Katelyn Langevin, Suzette Mojica and Cheyenne Perryman, guard ensemble, level II. Chamber Scholarship — The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Hawk senior Madison Harding to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Harding, who plans to attend Florida State University and major in hospitality, will received the scholarship at an honorary luncheon this month.

SRHS Key Club — The Seminole Ridge High School Key Club recently received its official national charter, Club President Monique Costner has announced.

“Being chartered makes our club a part of the national and international Key Club organizations,” Club Advisor Karensa Wright said. “We become official, and our students can run for office in those larger organizations.”

The Lake Park Kiwanis Club funded the charter cost of $600, presenting the club chapter with a charter certificate and banner, a gavel, and officer pins.

Award-Winning Academic Games Season At WLMS

Wellington Landings Middle School’s Academic Games teams had a fantastic comeback season, having competed in both the elementary and middle divisions at all three Palm Beach County tournaments.

In the math tournament, the elementary and middle teams both placed third. In the language arts tournament, the elementary team placed first. In the final tournament, social studies, the elementary team placed fourth, and the middle team placed second.

Additionally, Mason Graham, Mitchell Gulkis, Dylan Sanita, Jonah Smith, Bria Mintzer, Katie Castor and Francesca Herman qualified to compete in the state

tournament by placing in the top 10 in one of the local tournaments.

By placing in the top five, Jonah Smith and Mason Graham have qualified to attend the national competition April 26-29 in Charlotte, N.C. WLMS looks forward to another outstanding season next year and welcomes all students interested in participating. If you have a student attending WLMS next year and would like more information, e-mail andrew.walsh@palm beachschools.org, margie.walsh @palmbeachschools.org or christopher.cartagena@palmbeach schools.org.

For general information, visit www.agloa.org.

PBCHS’s Richard Summers Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist The Palm Beach Central High School administration and faculty is proud to announce that senior Richard B. Summers III has been named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.

Summers was selected from among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. He will be attending the University of Florida in the fall.

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Royal Palm’s Dr. Ron Peterson Receives Lifetime Award For Brain Injury Treatment

(L-R) Alyssa Abarca, Keely Saemmer and Amanda Ng.

Amanda Ng And Friends Visit PWH Pediatric Ward Amanda Ng and her friends Keely Saemmer and Alyssa Abarca spent a recent Saturday morning visiting kids in the Palms West Pediatric Ward.

Ng and her friends gave a copy of a book she wrote and published, along with Easter eggs, to the sick

children. They read the book to the children and interacted with them about colors.

One of the children said, “It’s so nice to have someone our age coming to visit.”

Ng plans to visit the hospital every three months.

Lacroix Completes U.S. Air Force Training Air Force Airman Christopher Lacroix has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Lacroix completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.

Lacroix is the son of Stephen and Jolee Lacroix of The Acreage.

He is a 2009 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.

The third annual Santa Clara Valley Brain Injury Conference: Building on the Legacy of Coma to Community was held Feb. 28 through March 2 at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion in San José, Calif.

This year, the lifetime achievement award was given to local physical therapist and educator Dr. Ron Peterson, program director of the physical therapist assisting program at South University in Royal Palm Beach.

Requests for nominations went out nationally to more than 50,000 individuals, and the nominations were rated by a panel of four individuals, representing clinical, community and research interests.

In introducing Peterson, Dr. Jeffrey Englander, for whom the Lifetime Achievement Award is named, noted that Peterson had more than 40 years of experience as a physical therapist.

Peterson has treated brain-injured patients in England, Belfast, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Louisiana and Florida. As an officer in the British Army, Peterson had the opportunity to impact the lives of an international patient population, adding to the body of learning and expertise of neurological impairments.

In accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award, Peterson said he was honored and humbled to be chosen from among such a distinguished lineup of nominees,

including physicians, researchers, psychologists and therapists.

Peterson reflected upon his past experiences with brain-injured patients, both civilian and military, while working at the Joint Services Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Chessington, England; in Belfast, Northern Ireland; and at the Neurological Rehabilitation Department at King’s College Hospital in London. He also had the privilege of working with two of the world’s leading luminaries in neurological rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation medicine while living in London — Dr. Bertha Bobath and Dr. James Cyriax.

As the program director of the physical therapist assisting program at South University, Peterson said that he impresses upon his students the importance of neurological rehabilitation and, in particular, the value of working with the brain-injured population.

Peterson is certified in the neurologic developmental treatment of adult hemiplegia, in manual therapy and other areas of physical therapy. As an educator, he is a former principal of the School of Physical Therapy at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. He has a doctorate in physical therapy from Boston University and is a boardcertified geriatric clinical specialist.

The conference is the updated continuation of the Coma to Community Conference hosted by San-

Dr. Jeffrey Englander, RPB’s Dr. Ron Peterson and researchers Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner (conference chair) and Jerry Wright. ta Clara Valley Medical Center from 1977 through 1995. The conference had an audience of over 500 rehabilitation professionals.

Continuing with his professional activities, Peterson attended an item writing workshop in Alexandria, Va., in March at the offices of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. He is now an item writer for the National Physical Therapy Examinations.

Last August, Peterson received an award from the government of Trinidad and Tobago for his contribution to education in commemoration of that country’s 50th anniversary of independence. The award was presented at a gala reception in Fort Lauderdale during

Trinidad and Tobago’s independence celebration by His Excellency, Dr. Neil Parsan, Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador to the United States.

Peterson is the founder and president of Peterson Rehabilitation, an outpatient rehabilitation facility located on Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The facility has been serving Palm Beach County for the past 15 years.

Peterson is a member of the Wellington Rotary Club, a past Rotary assistant governor, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a prolific speaker on healthcare topics.

He is a published author of two books and currently lives in Royal Palm Beach.

HUNDREDS ATTEND MADISON GREEN SPRING FLING

Christopher Lacroix

Roth Graduates U.S. Army Training Army Pvt. Alexander L. Roth has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weap-

ons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics and military courtesy.

Roth is the son of William and Joelene Roth of Lake Worth and is a 2006 graduate of Palm Beach Central High School.

Madison Green homeowners held a Spring Fling on Saturday, March 30. It was a gorgeous day, and more than 150 children attended to hunt for colorful eggs in three different age groups. A clown blowing balloons for the children also made the event fun. Prizes were awarded for the best-looking hat.

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Four Teams Remain Undefeated In Maserati U.S. Open At IPC Play continued Sunday in the 2013 Maserati U.S. Open with Valiente (3-0), Audi (1-3) and Zacara (2-0) all recording wins in their trek to the U.S. Open finals.

With 11 teams competing in the tournament’s second week of competition at the International Polo Club in Wellington, only four teams remain undefeated in the quest for American polo’s most coveted trophy, the Maserati U.S. Open Championship.

Lyndon Lea’s 2012 defending championship Zacara polo team returned intact this season to defend its title, and has already racked up wins against Orchard Hill (12-10) and Faraway (15-7) against no losses. Under Lea’s lead-

ership, Zacara will field 10-goaler Facundo Pieres and last year’s U.S. Open MVP MikeAzzaro.

Bob Jornayvaz’s Valiente polo team boasts the talents of two 10goal players in Adolfo Cambiaso and David “Pelon” Stirling. They have won all three of their preliminary U.S. Open games, including Sunday’s exciting 13-12 overtime win against Zorzal (1-2). Last year, Valiente captured both the C.V. Whitney Cup and the USPA Piaget Gold Cup — two thirds of American polo’s Triple Crown — and are looking to bag the U.S. Open this year.

Victor Vargas returns with his Lechuza Caracas team (2-0) and will be trying to recapture the cup his

team last captured in 2011. His team features Argentine 10-goaler Juan Martin Nero; one of the tournament’s top scorers in Polito Pieres; and 7-goal standout Francisco Elizalde.

Julian Mannix’s Alegria is the only other high-goal polo team that is currently undefeated. Victorious in its only match of the tournament (an 11-7 win over a winless Faraway team), Alegria met Piaget on Monday afternoon and came away with an 8-7 victory. They will have to bounce back to face Orchard Hill (0-2) on Thursday.

With eight of the 11 teams in competition returning on Sunday to play in the Maserati U.S. Open

Valiente defeated Zorzal in a thrilling 13-12 overtime victory.

quarterfinals, there will be a number of upsets made possible with newcomers making a bid to make their way into next Wednesday’s semifinals.

Ticket prices for Sunday polo range from $10 general admission to $120 box seating. Tickets for Sunday brunch at the Pavilion and its reception start at $65, upward to $330 for the Veuve Clicquot brunch package for two. Tickets can be purchased online at www. internationalpoloclub.com, or by calling (561) 204-5687. Find IPC on Facebook, follow on Twitter at @SundayPolo or visit www.ipc scoreboard.com for up-to-date scores, schedules, rosters and all other polo info.

Mariano Gonzales’s mare Meghan is honored as Sunday’s Best Playing Pony.

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Actress Bo Derek, American Idol contestant Brooke Eden, IPC’s John Wash, IPC mascot Chukker, Ethan Cooper and actor John Corbett.

PBC POSSE HOSTS MONTHLY PLEASURE SHOW AT THE JIM BRANDON CENTER The Palm Beach County Mounted Posse held its monthly pleasure show Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Participants competed in dressage, show jumping, pleasure and hunter classes. For info., visit www.pbcposse.com.

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Leah Harrison and Journey circle in 10 & Under English Pleasure.

Sophie Elfus and Romeo’s Midnight Star of Desert Rose Ranch.

Natalia Graulau and Cosmopolitan in 10 & Under English Equitation.

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LGWCD Agrees To Pursue Quit-Claim Deeds On Road Easements

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors agreed Monday to continue the process of turning over control of paved roads to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves by pursuing quit-claim deeds with the company that could hold title to the easements.

LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator said that she and LGWCD Administrator Stephen Yohe met with the town’s manager and attorney on the subject in March.

“We addressed some of the outstanding issues that we felt pertained to the turnover of roads to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves,” Viator said, explaining that any transfer of easements by the district to the town would contain the reservation of rights for the district to keep statutory authority to maintain the canals and canal easements.

Southern States Land & Timber Co., which once held title to more

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continued from page 1 the residents say they will remove the RV. Well, they’re all going north. Then we get back into the cycle come October. We never seem to get anywhere, and I’m not confident that we’ll be able to put an ordinance in place that will make enforcement any better than it is today.”

Further, Greene worried the ordinance would just increase the number of RVs, and other council members shared his concerns.

Vice Mayor Howard Coates noted that many of the properties with illegal RVs wouldn’t be allowed to have them under the new ordi-

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RPB Will Not Buy

continued from page 1 had favored the appraisal, opposed the idea.

“I see a lot of activity shifting to Commons Park,” Swift said. “It’s just a really hard time to make that decision because we don’t know exactly what’s going to happen at Veterans Park. I have a hard time with $1.5 million for a parking lot.

If there was another village use, that would be a different issue.”

Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said he had changed his mind after talking to residents and was leaning away from the purchase.

“I would say that Veterans Park is absolutely the perfect location for any kind of special events that

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Opposed to Shopping Center

continued from page 1 fiberglass so they don’t rust and they’re maintenance free.”

Land planner Jon Schmidt said the applicant is applying for a large-scale land use amendment, but the land remains low-density residential currently.

“We really went out to the community to get some feedback and not come here with a site plan saying this is the end-all and be-all,” Schmidt said. “We got a lot of feedback, and we’ll come back with a revised plan.”

He said the current site is 11 acres, but the parent tract has more than 33 acres, with 60 percent of

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OK With Concerns

continued from page 1 state 95. “This would be the flagship restaurant — the one that is most important to Mr. Gannon,” Hearing said.

Vice Mayor Howard Coates, who opposed the request on its first reading, was concerned that a location set aside for a bank could come back for another restaurant request.

Hearing said that was not the case. “We feel we will get a bank at that location,” he said.

Hearing noted, however, that the economic impact of PDQ would be higher than that of a bank.

“The average branch bank payroll is $142,000 a year,” he said. “At PDQ, just the payroll is $1.3 million on an annual basis at one location. Banks pay zero sales tax.

PDQ pays $200,000 a year.”

The restaurant would bring in 68 jobs, including three shift manager positions making $50,000 a year. “There are a lot of jobs for

than 2 million acres in Florida, is named in a 1918 deed for Loxahatchee Groves property. Viator said that based on the title work done using public records, Southern States may no longer have any interest in roads and a quit claim would be appropriate, but there have been issues about how to process the request. She asked for direction on how to proceed.

“We do feel that a quit claim could be requested from Southern States Land & Timber Company assuming that the cost would be minimal, and that the cost would have to be approved by the board,” Viator said. “The issue that we’re looking at is whether it would be a prudent course of action to stipulate with Southern States what interest that they might own otherwise, as we didn’t want to give them any basis to assume or assert that they do indeed have some legal interest in the district’s roadways.”

Viator said it is unclear whether Southern States still has any in-

terest in the district roads and that it may have conveyed out years ago, and that such a determination would need a final title search.

“At this point, there is a question of whether we are opening a can of worms, or how we want to address this, and we wanted to get direction from the board on that matter,” Viator said, explaining that a quit-claim deed would address the district and town issues, but legal descriptions and clearing up of covenants are still needed to protect the rights of the district.

“We have to be careful in that conveyance. We just can’t lay out these 60-foot easements, because we’re not going to convey the canals. We’re just going to convey the roads, and some of the roads aren’t in the right spots.”

Viator explained that the question of legal descriptions was why the district went through a special legislative act to get approvals on portions of A, C and D roads that were paved, and it got the legal descriptions of those areas.

LGWCD Chairman Dave DeMarois asked whether it could be a significant expense for the district if it makes a quit claim request of Southern States and the company decides it does have an interest.

Viator said that is one possible outcome. “That’s their business, to release rights in existing lands,” she said, adding that she has been in contact with the town’s attorney, Mike Cirullo, regarding the question. “Everybody is working together. Everyone understands what the goal is.”

DeMarois said that when town and district officials met, they agreed that the brunt of the legal fees would be borne by the town.

“We’ve already invested quite a bit in legal fees to get to this point,” he said. “If a can of worms is opened, how do we relinquish that over to the municipality?”

Viator said both parties agree that it is an important issue for the community as a whole, and the district had vital legal information that it had provided to the town.

Supervisor John Ryan, who was active in getting the local bill passed to enable the paving of district roads, said he had discussed the issues with Viator and was prepared to make motions necessary to get the process going. “I don’t look at it as something that’s creating a problem we don’t already have or that the town would have with whatever action we undertake,” he said.

Ryan said that Southern States had requested a copy of the rightof-way deed and replat that had the description of the action that Southern States took to convey to the public rights-of-way for the roads and canals. He said a quitclaim request would ask Southern States for combined legal descriptions of the roads and canals from the original 1918 right-of-way deed and a 1928 replat.

Ryan said he thought that a cover letter with the legal descriptions and quit-claim request would be appropriate, stating that the roads and canals have been continuous-

ly maintained for public use, and that the district and the town want to clarify the status of the rightof-way deed with a quit claim by Southern States so that the district and town records are more complete.

“If they raise a question, I think the fallback plan is simply to work with the town, perhaps on a local bill, that the town and district would submit to the state to qualify the road segments,” he said.

Other supervisors agreed that they should move forward.

Ryan made a motion to have the town work with Yohe to prepare a quit-claim deed request for the lettered roads to Southern States along with a cover letter and attachments of the 1918 deed and 1928 replat as a follow-up to previous conversations.

Separate motions were made for Marcella and Compton roads, as well as for Bryan Road, because they involved slightly different issues. The motions all carried unanimously.

nance. “The ones that are violating now would continue to be in violation,” he said. “I have the nagging question of why would we allow the proliferation of RVs at all.”

Coates said he was generally in favor of RVs but worried that the ordinance could allow the problem to get out of control.

“I do think there is a need,” he said. “I think we need to address the problem, but I don’t think you do it by allowing the expansion into the entire [Equestrian Preserve].”

Coates was especially concerned about communities north of Pierson Road.

“The developments begin to get radically different,” he said. “Then you allow the creeping of RV usage north of Pierson. At some point, you’re going to get a lot owner somewhere else who asks

why they are being treated differently.”

But Gerwig said she felt it could be manageable with rules governing setbacks and screening of the vehicles. “Even though they may be smaller farms, they have trainer and staff,” she said.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said both committees had done a good job crafting the ordinance at the council’s direction.

“But at the end of the day, it’s a policy decision,” he said. “That’s something that we will have to collectively decide.”

Greene asked Schofield for his professional opinion on the matter.

“RVs are a part of the equestrian lifestyle,” Schofield said. “We need to recognize that and find a way to accommodate them. But I think they should be accommodated centrally, and not spread out

through every available lot.”

Schofield noted that there is the possibility of having more than 1,600 RVs in Wellington under the proposed ordinance.

“I believe they do have a true need to have trainers and staff on their farms,” Schofield said. “But I believe that’s something that should be considered in the design of the property.”

He noted that the PZA Board suggested allowing RVs for only two seasons before a property owner would have to come before the council for a permit.

“It addresses the problem, and gives them the two years,” he said.

“But it doesn’t make it a permanent issue.”

Gerwig agreed, noting that she’d like to see residents build permanent structures.

During public comment, residents were divided on whether

they’d like to see RVs allowed.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce President Victor Connor said he was in favor of the ordinance, noting that it is a safety issue for horses to have someone on the property.

“These are very valuable horses,” he said. “This is a safety issue. They want someone by the barn so if anything happens in the middle of the night, somebody is there.”

James Whisenand, a Palm Beach Point resident, was opposed to the RVs. “It can’t be enforced,” he said.

“Whoever comes for six months is gone. Who are you going to enforce it against? The owner?

The occupant?”

He noted that his community has 53 five-acre lots that would be allowed two RVs each. “That’s 106 RVs in about a six-block area,”

Whisenand said. “That doesn’t make any sense. That’s an RV park.”

Mayor Bob Margolis said it was evident that more discussion on the matter is needed.

“There is a safety and security issue for owners and grooms to be close to their horses,” he said.

“My fear is that next year at this time, there will be a proliferation of [RVs].”

Margolis suggested that the council table the matter and get more information.

“I think this is unenforceable,” he said. “We can’t enforce it now, and we’re going to set ourselves up for more unenforceable applications. There are so many concerns that I’m uncomfortable even passing this through first reading.”

Council members agreed unanimously to table the ordinance.

deal with, acknowledge or recognize our service members, but I’m not so sure it demands the creation of a much larger parking lot,” he said.

In other business, the council authorized Liggins to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with the Saratoga developments for the relocation of an irrigation system as a portion of the village’s walkway improvement project along Crestwood Blvd. from Saratoga Blvd. to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in an amount to be determined.

The money would come from the village’s capital improvement fund reserves.

Village Engineer Chris Marsh said that the project, which will include curbing, guttering and widening the existing 4-foot walkways to 8 feet, will encroach on the irrigation system, which is

owned and maintained by Saratoga, although it is located legally in village right-of-way.

Marsh said the village construction project is driven by grants totaling $500,000 that carry a deadline. He said that Saratoga was notified in November 2009 of the probability of the project and potential of irrigation conflicts.

In May 2012, the village provided the community with notification of the pending construction and notified them again in March that the irrigation system would have to be modified. No specific cost had been set for the irrigation project.

Marsh said that an irrigation contract needs to be in place by May. Valuntas, who opposed using village money to move the irrigation system, even though the HOA

had agreed to repay the cost, said he did not want to put the village in that position of risk, and Hmara agreed.

Village Attorney Brad Biggs said the HOA had raised some of the money in 2012 and was in the process of raising the balance through 2014.

Swift said he had talked to the homeowners, and they were very interested in doing the project in time to qualify for the grant, but said that, in order to meet the deadlines, they would have to increase HOA assessments.

Swift made a motion for the manager to draft an agreement with Saratoga to move the irrigation system, taking into account all the council members’ comments to reduce risk to the village. The motion carried 3-2, with Valuntas and Hmara opposed.

that put into a preserve. The commercial use would have only about 7.5 percent building coverage on the property, Schmidt noted.

The center would have ingress/ egresses on Northlake and Coconut boulevards, and an exit-only on Hamlin for the convenience of local residents.

Schmidt said the architecture would be rural with lap siding and metal roofs. The center would have a 70-foot green space along Northlake Blvd., 15 feet on Coconut and 40 feet along Hamlin.

“We tried to preserve a majority of the vegetation that’s on the property and get it to fit in with the rural nature of the neighborhood,” he said.

Supervisor Michelle Damone pointed out that one commercial development had already been approved for that intersection. She felt a second one would not be

appropriate. “You already have one commercial center at that intersection on the west side that is in the process of developing. To take two commercial impacts to that intersection in this community all at the same time is not the right thing to do,” Damone said. “Even if we were to consider something like this, just where you located that gas station tells me you don’t understand this community. You put that gas station on the south side of the property where all the residential homes are.”

Damone said the Northlake Corridor Study will protect The Acreage from this proposed development. “My suggestion to you, since you are open to suggestions, is to go back and consider a civic use for it and bring that option back,” she said. “But at this time, I will not support this, and when that project goes downtown,

I will make sure I’m there opposing it.”

Supervisor Ralph Bair said he would also oppose it. “We have enough empty buildings around in the area,” Bair said. “Even if times were good, I can’t see another commercial venture like that on that corner.”

Supervisor Carol Jacobs said the project would bring traffic issues in the area. “That area already had traffic problems,” she said.

“I oppose it, too,” added Supervisor Gary Dunkley. “We are on wells. Our aquifer is very delicate.

I fought putting up the Publix gas station.”

ITID President Jennifer Hager said she had moved to The Acreage to be far away from town.

“The gas station is where you run into most of your opposition,” she said. “We just don’t really want to see anything there except trees.”

young people, whether it’s parttime or full-time,” Hearing added.

There will also be a retail element to the site, and Hearing said that several companies are considering it but that he couldn’t share details.

“Because this is not a big-box anchored center with a Publix or other flagship store, it’s these restaurants that have created the traffic to the site and made this specialty retail-viable,” he said.

Councilman Matt Willhite said he didn’t want to see plans for the site change to add more restaurants.

“You were going to have two, and now you have four,” Willhite said. “It didn’t go from two to four.

It went from two to three, then you came back in and asked for four.”

Willhite was skeptical that the corner would draw interest from a bank. “I don’t believe you will have a bank there, but I hope I’m wrong,” he said.

Willhite said he would like to see continued development of the other aspects of the project, especially the office space.

“That space could be good for a small business incubator with

multiple businesses,” he said. “I would hope the area could bring in some of those higher-paying jobs.”

Greene noted that the site is along one of Wellington’s most traveled roadways.

“I personally have concern when I look at this site and what it was originally intended to be,” he said. “When I look at the corridor of what is prime real estate, with potentially higher-paying jobs, I don’t want the market to continue to dictate what we see there.”

Willhite said he expected any other changes to the site that come back to the council to resemble what has been submitted.

“Know that if you come back in the next three years, I’m going to hold you to office space and a bank, or something that is highercaliber,” he said.

Greene agreed. “I will be extremely critical and difficult to work with moving forward if something other than what was presented comes back to us,” he said.

But council members were largely in favor of some changes, most notably plans for new entry and exit points.

“You’ve pushed the major entrance and exits away from the intersections, which I think helps this plan,” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said.

Willhite agreed. “I think you’ve really improved the traffic pattern,” he said.

And council members were sure Gannon would bring a quality product to Wellington.

“Wellington is humbled to have Mr. Gannon and the PDQ restaurant coming into this village and using it as one of his jewels,” Mayor Bob Margolis said. “Would I like to see other things there? Yes. But I’d also like to see a PDQ restaurant. I know everything Mr. Gannon touches will be successful, and I think this will be a complement to the community.”

During public comment, Wellington Chamber of Commerce Past President Alec Domb said he supported the measure.

“We’re here to support Mr. Gannon, a great contributor to this community,” he said.

Greene made a motion to approve the changes, and Coates seconded. It passed unanimously.

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Energy Makeover

continued from page 3 electric bill, the more money they have for medications and things like that.”

For Gator Electric & Communications CEO Bruce Riley, it’s all about giving back. “We believe in giving back to the community we serve,” he said. “We do give to more organizations than Big Dog Ranch Rescue, but we love dogs and we have dogs, so it’s only natural for us to help them out, too.”

Riley provided four workers to spend the entire day working on getting all the electrical fixtures updated. “It’s about 40 manhours’ worth of work,” he said.

FPL provided Big Dog Ranch Rescue with the means to assist more dogs. “We will be able to save more dogs that are on their last days in shelters,” Simmons said.

“Every dollar counts here.”

The extra money will be put toward its mission of saving abused and abandoned dogs. “We are really so appreciative that they came on board for us to help us make a difference,” Simmons said.

For more information, visit www. bdrr.org.

Optimum Comfort Cooling AC Tech Ed Adams does some repairs on an AC unit at Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

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New Test Coming

continued from page 3 dents heading to post-secondary schools, he said.

Gent said that Florida has raised the bar for academics by introducing PARCC. “FCAT itself was a very rigorous exam,” he said.

“Those standards have now been increased.”

Students in middle school will have to do algebra, geometry and biology.

Challenges for the state include the implementation of a new national curriculum with high stan-

Blotter continued from page 6 sometime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, someone entered the home and stole miscellaneous jewelry and several coins. The victim noticed the next day that a black vinyl box was missing from her dresser, and that other items had been moved. The deputy discovered that the sliding glass door in the victim’s dining room had been left unlocked. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

APRIL 9 — A vehicle belonging to a resident of 91st Place North was discovered Tuesday in a canal near 60th Street North. According to the report, a deputy from

dards that will require teachers to teach in a different manner, Gent said.

“For our teachers to be successful and be doing this, they’re going to have to be trained, so one of the challenges we face is how do we train all of our instructors on a common core, or a new way of teaching, and still maintain the high standards?” he said.

Gent explained that under PARCC, all students will be required to take an online test to show their proficiency that will start in third grade.

He said some Florida students are already taking the exam. “Next year, by law, everyone has to do that,” he said. the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation contacted the victim, who reported the vehicle stolen.

There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

APRIL 9 — A resident of 72nd Court North contacted the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation Tuesday evening to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a phone call from online retailer Newegg. com who asked if the victim had made a charge for $818.41 to his credit card. The victim said he had not, and was told that someone had made a purchase using his information. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

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BARRETT-JACKSON AUTO AUCTION RETURNS TO SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS The 11th annual Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction Palm Beach roared into town Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The festivities started Wednesday, April 3 with a cruise-in and a gala. More than 400 cars were up for auction, as well as trucks, vans and even a Lear jet. For more information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

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Auctioneer Tom “Spanky” Assiter, Barrett-Jackson President Scott Davis and Vice President of Consignment Gary Webster.

Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson with Hank Langsenkamf, owner of a 1932 Ford Roadster.

Charles Johnson adds a turbo charger to a 3.5L eco boost engine.

Diana Helmer takes a hot lap in a Corvette driven by Ken Howatt.

Ron and Baba Barnhart (with Celine) enjoy the cars.

Lisa and Abel Garza with their 2007 Chevy Corvette.

IRON LION’S RYDE FOR AUTISM SUPPORTS PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM

Iron Lion Fitness held its second annual Ryde for Autism event to benefit the Palm Beach School for Autism on Sunday, April 7 at its studio in Wellington. Participants cycled on the studio’s Real Ryder bikes and raised approximately $8,000 for the “One Piece at a Time” campaign to support the school’s new facility. The event also included raffles, food and music. For info., visit www.ironlionfit.com.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER

Ryde for Autism participants cycling on Real Ryder bikes.

Palm Beach School for Autism volunteers Ellie Cooper, Lexi Brown and Jennifer Jackson serve food.

Iron Lion Fitness owners Mike Bates and Seth Kaufmann with Alex De Armas and Gen Lane.

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2012 USPA 108th U.S. Open Winners – Team Zacara

USPA Maserati 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship™ Experience the unparalleled glamour and competition as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary Season, and find out which team wins the highest rated polo tournament in the country!

Celebrating 10 Years of PLAYERS. PONIES. POLO. For tickets, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com or call 561.204.5687.

Sundays through April 21 at 3 p.m.

3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington, Florida 33414 PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO

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Saturday, March 30 was the perfect evening to mosey over to Wellington and enjoy the jumping under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Apparently, many people made the same decision, for the place was packed with 8,600 enthusiastic fans. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 27

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Phantom Recommends Zorba’s Taverna

For an authentic taste of Greece, head to Zorba’s Taverna, a new eatery in Delray Beach. Owned by gifted chefs Bobby Orfanos and his father, Tasso Orfanos, along with Bill Maxakoulis and Danny Marke, Zorba’s Taverna features delicious Greek cuisine in a casual setting. Page 37

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INSIDE

Business Dance All Night In Wellington Offers Classes At All Skill Levels

Learn how to dance the night away at Dance All Night, a Latin and ballroom dance studio located in the Wellington Marketplace. Whether you’ve never danced in your life or you’re looking to polish your skills, Dance All Night offers group and private sessions for all dance levels, said owner Eric Ocando.

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Sports SRHS Hawks Flag Football Squad Shuts Out PBCHS

The Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football squad hosted rival Palm Beach Central High School on April 5, shutting out the visiting Broncos 40-0. Both teams entered the contest unbeaten. Accurate passing by Hawk quarterback Morgan Lauer was a thorn in the side of the Bronco defense. Page 41

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Lovely Night As Winter Equestrian Festival Ends 2013 Run Saturday, March 30 was the perfect evening to mosey over to Wellington and enjoy the jumping under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Apparently, a lot of people made the same decision, for the place was packed with 8,600 enthusiastic fans running the gamut from babes in strollers to strolling seniors, texting teens and families complete with dogs. In addition to the jumping, there was a lot to enjoy, especially for the youngsters.

The carousel was spinning. The face-painting booth, petting zoo and bounce house saw steady customers. A man on stilts, a magician and jugglers entertained the crowd. A Greyhound rescue group had brought along dogs, and everyone stopped to pet them. It was a fun, upbeat atmosphere, everybody clearly enjoying themselves.

In the International Arena, a live band played while riders walked the course. This was the 12th and final weekend of the Winter Equestrian Festival, the featured class was the $500,000 FTI Consulting Grand Prix CSI 5*. The banks of lights grew brighter as the sky darkened, and at 8 p.m. we stood for the national anthem. The class began: 40 of the world’s top horses and riders trying to go clear and make it into the jump-off.

There were riders from Ireland, Chile, Greece, Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/ HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg Russia, Japan, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Great Britain and the United States. The course was challenging, and the crowd held its breath, then erupted in applause as the ninth rider, Athina Onassis de Miranda of Greece, was the first to go clear. There was pin-dropping silence again a few rounds later as hometown favorite Margie Engle went clear until dropping a rail on the last fence. A collective groan, followed by applause, followed her from the ring.

At 8:55 p.m., after the 20th rider, there was a seventh-inning stretch break as the water truck and four drag-towing tractors sped around the arena, smoothing the footing. We walked around, visited with friends, stretched, browsed the food, stood in line at the bathrooms. The class resumed, and not until the 24th rider did we witness another clear round — now we had a jump-off. Eventually, 10 riders went clear. There was another break as the course was reconfigured and the arena again watered and dragged. Fire jugglers strolled, and staff threw a few complimentary T-shirts into the stands.

Many patrons stopped to interact with the rescued greyhounds.

At 10:10 p.m., the class resumed. Now it wasn’t just about going clear, it was about going fast, but cut a turn too tight or go just a hair too fast, and you chanced having a rail down. Jump. Land. Turn. Gallop. The crowd held its breath.

Athina completed a second clear round in 54.46 seconds. The next two riders each had rails down, then another clear round by

Marie Hecart of France. The crowd oohed and erupted in applause: 47.77 seconds, a new leader until the next rider, Ben Maher of Great Britain, managed 44.88. Two more riders went clear, and Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda on AD Rahmannshof’s Bogeno eventually won in 43.96 seconds despite his horse throwing a shoe partially through the See ROSENBERG, page 28

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What’s A World Full Of Leaders Without Some Followers?

This week I would like to praise the most unsung of heroes — the Follower.

It seems that in today’s society, everyone is being groomed to be a Leader. There are books on it, seminars about it and all kinds of high-priced mentors profiting from it.

But if these means to an end are successful and our nation turns out an entire generation of leaders, whom are these leaders going to lead? Who’s going to hang back and do the work, mop up the floor, put the pieces back together? Because if there’s one thing I know about leaders, it’s that they like to be at the front of the pack yelling “Charge!” and plowing on ahead. Most of them never even think about the havoc they wreak along the way.

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The Sonic BOOMER Not that we don’t need them. I’m not saying that. But where would Alexander Graham Bell have been without Watson at the other end of the line? Where would Edmund Hillary have been without his sherpas? And what would Bill Gates have achieved without Paul Allen?

Because if you yell “Charge!” and nobody’s following you, well, that’s a failed mission. If you say, “Watson, come here! I want you!” and nobody answers, you don’t know if

you’ve communicated or not. A tree may as well have fallen in the woods... if you know what I’m saying. There has to be someone to answer the phone, carry the tents, run out for pizza. You know, someone to do the work.

So all hail the lowly follower, the guy with no ego but enough self-esteem to get the job done — and done right. Did Watson creep into Bell’s spotlight? No. I don’t even know Watson’s first name. Here’s a guy who could’ve written a tell-all book about his employer’s famous friends and wacky quirks, but did he do it? No. He simply went home and kept his mouth shut about the fact that the telephone may have been invented that day.

(Please don’t try to fact-check this information... I like my limited knowledge the way it is!)

Would Hillary have made it to the top of the mountain if he’d had to carry all his own gear?

No. I’ve seen people collapse at theme parks

under the load of their children’s souvenirs and soft drinks.

And yes, Gates might have been able to get Microsoft going alone, but I’ll bet you that Allen ran out to fetch pizza more than once.

So, as unsung heroes, I tip my hat to them.

But when it comes to the most unsung of the unsung, I have my favorites — parents.

Say what you will, there is no comparison to the labors of the parents of young children.

Moms “bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan” as the song goes, but dads get the job done, too. Everybody’s wiping noses, bandaging knees, helping with homework. Everyone works 24/7 to get their kids off to the best start possible. And why? So their kids can someday become… leaders, of course.

But whether or not they succeed as leaders, they may succeed as parents. And that’s important, too.

Just don’t expect any medals for it.

Orwell’s ‘1984?’ No, More Like Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ The problem with the way media control the news is not, as George Orwell wrote, that they control which content they choose (although that is certainly true) but that we now drown in an ocean of triviality that causes us to lose sight of what is truly important. Neil Postman, a veteran observer of the way the media affect us, has pointed out in his book, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Disclosure in the Age of Show Business, that although Orwell’s world of 1984 is certainly relevant, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World may be even more descriptive.

Orwell wrote about a world where the government censored everything, employed euphemisms that totally mischaracterized government actions, and used pain to enforce its will. We see that everywhere now. The so-called Department of Homeland Security has just entered an agreement with Saudi Arabia so they can now vouch for the reliability of their citizens (who made up most of the hijackers on 9/11) so they do not have

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continued from page 27 course. Maher and Cella finished second, and Onassis de Miranda, Alvaro’s wife, placed third with Camille Z. Kent Farrington had the fastest time in 43.52 seconds but knocked down a rail at the last fence. He finished fourth. The great Nick Skelton of Great Britain, ranked eighth in the world, on Big Star was also extremely fast in 44.21 seconds but dropped one rail and finished fifth.

By 10:30 p.m., it was all over. We filed out, and despite the size of the crowd, there was no jostling or rushing. We found our car,

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler to be searched and investigated to fly, while our own TSA agents continue to provide “free exams” to all American citizens. And, if you protest the violation of your privacy, you might even get a free informal colonoscopy. Add to that the power with which flight attendants (another euphemism) have been invested. I just read about a family with two small children tossed off a flight that was diverted from its original goal for security reasons because they complained about the adult theme of an in-flight movie.

After all, parents with a 3-year old and 5year-old are obvious possible security risks.

parked in what would normally be a hunter ring, and moved along, following all the other vehicles. It didn’t take long until we were back on the road, back in the real world, savoring the wonderful memories and excitement of top horses and riders pitting themselves against the clock, the course, and each other.

If you haven’t made it to any of the WEF shows, it may be too late for this year, but pencil it in for next season. Even if you know nothing about horses or jumping, it’s worth going. For the nominal fee of $20 per vehicle, it’s a great place for families and kids of all ages. Wellington is fortunate to have such world-class sport and entertainment right in its own back yard.

And, who knows? Perhaps some youngster will watch a class and be inspired to try to achieve the same one day.

But we are being diverted by nonsense.

Worried about increased government spending or corruption? Well, there’s less of it, by all accounts, when we watch television. After all, if Brian Williams, Diane Sawyer and all the others spend too much time on cutbacks in Medicare or the increasing personal and national debt, we would barely have time to hear all the latest news on the Kardashians. Can you imagine Walter Cronkite ever discussing them? But celebrity news has moved front and center. Reporters beg teen idols for quotes about weighty affairs. After all, who would you rather hear discuss national defense issues, some old general or Justin Bieber?

Orwell predicted governments would rule through fear while Huxley posited they would do it through pleasure. We can watch television, surf the web, listen to our own personal music lists and have endless distractions. There are hundreds of television channels, On Demand means we can actually create our own personal channels, we

can buffer ourselves from “dangerous” thoughts by findings hundreds of different news sources that we can enjoy without hearing any dissenting tones, all the while believing we know what is happening. It no longer really matters what you believe in; you can ensure that you do not hear anyone speak out against your personal beliefs. That makes it far easier to appreciate harsh criticism against those we are told to dislike; we never hear from those people.

Orwell thought that the truth would be concealed from the public while in fact all that has happened is that most of the public is too distracted to get a complete, multisided view of anything. And, safe in the cocoons we have constructed to protect ourselves from those views that might disturb us, we find diversion. Remember that a lot more people are watching American Idol or Dancing with the Stars than any nightly news program. And we do it to ourselves, all the while congratulating ourselves that we are well-informed.

Alvaro de Miranda and AD Rahmannshof’s Bogeno claim the evening’s top prize. They are shown with Mary Katherine Shaughnessy, Katherine Bellissimo, FTI Consulting Chairman Dennis Shaugnessy, Mark Bellissimo and ringmaster Cliff Haines.

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A petting zoo was on hand for kids to enjoy.

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Dance All Night owner Eric Ocando teaches students during a group class.

Dance All Night Offers Classes At All Skill Levels

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Learn how to dance the night away at Dance All Night, a Latin and ballroom dance studio located in the Wellington Marketplace.

Whether you’ve never danced in your life or you’re looking to polish your skills, Dance All Night offers group and private sessions for all dance levels.

Dancing has always been one of owner Eric Ocando’s favorite hobbies. “It was all about girls in the beginning,” he recalled. “I used to DJ when I was in my 20s. I loved music and dancing, and thought it was a great way to get girls interested in me.”

When Ocando started to learn formalized dancing, he realized how much he enjoyed it.

“I loved everything about it,” he said. “I loved learning about the different styles and the culture behind it.”

Ultimately, Ocando realized he really enjoyed teaching dance. “Seeing someone come in very shy, scared and insecure,” he said. “And the next thing you know, a year later, they have gained confidence, made new friends and dancing becomes part of their lifestyle.”

Ocando has developed his dancing skills, teaching others how to dance for 17 years. “I have also done coaching for some pros, but I strictly teach people who just want to know how to dance,” he said.

After teaching in Palm Beach Gardens for many years, Ocando decided two years ago that it was time to open his own studio. In addition to Ocando, Dance All Night has two other instructors experienced in teaching Latin and ballroom dance.

Dancing is an extremely versatile activity, Ocando said. “It’s a way to socialize and make friends, connect with your spouse or partner, or exercise,” he said.

However, it takes practice to learn the skill.

“Dancing is like going to the gym.” Ocando said. “You’re not going to see results if you only go once a week.”

The more you dance, the better you get.

“You have to dedicate yourself to it,” he said.

“And it’s a lot more fun than going on the treadmill and watching the clock go tick.”

The studio makes dancing a fun and excit-

Eric Ocando ing experience for singles and couples. “We offer private lessons by appointment only and group lessons,” Ocando said. “We also have social parties, which are very popular.”

Dance All Night parties are designed to provide students a controlled environment for dancing. “They are with their peers, and everybody does the same thing,” Ocando said.

“They all know what it’s like to be nervous and insecure about dancing, but they all do it.

Then we put on some music and have a good time.”

For people who want to learn how to dance, Dance All Night offers a beginner-level salsa class for only $5 on Monday nights at 8 p.m.

“It’s always beginner-level salsa,” Ocando said. “So you can jump in at any time, and you’ll still be doing the same routine.”

On Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Dance All Night offers an intermediate and advanced salsa class. “We always recommend that people try the beginner-level first,” Ocando said.

Dance All Night is located in the Wellington Marketplace at 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A-23. For more information, visit www. danceallnightballroom.com or call (561) 7537836.

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WRMC Performs Bedside PDA Ligations On Premature Infants In the past two weeks, Wellington Regional Medical Center provided advanced, emergency treatment for two infants born prematurely at 23 and 25 weeks. Both babies were born with patent ductus arteriosus, or PDA, a heart condition that is common in premature babies. Both PDA ligation surgeries were performed in about 40 minutes at bedside by pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Black.

Before birth, the placenta, not the lungs, oxygenates a baby’s blood.

Because of this, the circulatory system of a fetus is very different from that of a newborn baby. A small amount of blood goes to the lungs to nourish them, but most of the blood bypasses the lungs completely. Instead, blood flows through the ductus arteriosus — a hole between the pulmonary artery and the aorta — and out to the rest of the body.

After birth, the baby begins to breathe, and the lungs start oxygenating the blood. When this happens, the PDA should close, allowing blood to flow freely to the lungs.

If the ductus arteriosus does not close, deoxygenated blood flows through the PDA, into the aorta and out to the body instead of becoming oxygenated by the lungs.

If a PDA is causing issues, doc-

tors will typically try and treat it with medication. NeoProfen, a special form of ibuprofen, is the medication most commonly used to close a PDA. In fact, this is one of the reasons pregnant women are told not to take ibuprofen once they reach their third trimester. If NeoProfen doesn’t work, doctors may try another medication called Indocin. In some cases, PDA ligation surgery will be needed.

A new level of neonatal intensive care became available with the opening of Wellington Regional’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in January 2009. The hospital’s Level III services represent a continued commitment to providing specialized care for newborns, first demonstrated with the opening of a 10-bed Level II NICU in 2002.

Now, Wellington Regional takes care of the highest-risk pregnancies, as well as the sickest and tiniest of babies. The impressive 15,000square-foot, 25-bed NICU provides highly advanced technology in an environment unsurpassed in design and comfort.

Although most new parents are able to bring their newborns home when they leave the hospital, some babies require additional medical care and may need to remain in the

NICU for days, weeks or even longer. WRMC’s Level III NICU cares for the widest range of newborn conditions, from the most unstable babies to those born with the lowest birth weights. In addition to respiratory and infectious conditions commonly seen in a neonatal unit,

Level III units also attend to specialized surgical, cardiac and neurological conditions.

WRMC continues to increase its staff of specialized NICU nurses and respiratory therapists, along with support from the departments of radiology, laboratory and pharmacy.

Neonatologists — physicians trained in the care of the sickest and smallest newborns — staff the unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To learn more about obstetric and NICU services and other service lines available at WRMC, call (561) 798-8500.

Dottie Carson Named Interim Executive Director Of The Marshall Foundation

Dottie Carson

Dottie Carson has been named interim executive director of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades. Carson succeeds Josette Kaufman, who passed away suddenly last month.

“While Nancy and I and everyone associated with the Marshall Foundation are heartbroken over the tragic and unexpected loss of our valiant and beloved Josette, we are confident that Dottie Carson brings the professional skills and experience to successfully lead the organization going forward,” said Marshall Foundation Chairman John Marshall, who also is spokesman for the Florida Environmental Institute.

Highly regarded for her strong leadership, team building, consensus building and motivational skills,

Carson most recently spent more than five years as director of development for the Alzheimer’sAssociation Southeast Florida Chapter. Prior to that, she spent more than three years as vice president of development for Alzheimer’s Community Care. For 20 years, Carson was owner/operator of the Carson Group, a marketing and business development firm. From 2001 to 2009, she was a member of the Marshall Foundation’s Advisory Council.

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs. For more info., call (561) 233-9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

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Chamber Event Puts Focus On LinkedIn Realtors Alliance Presents The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Small Business RoundTable held its second session of a six-part series Thursday, March 28 at Lake Wellington Professional Centre. It was a hands-on, instructional session focused on learning how to utilize the social network LinkedIn as a powerful marketing tool to increase business revenue.

Attendees brought their electronic devices, enjoyed some food and wine, sat at a round conference ta-

ble, rolled up their sleeves and got down to the business of learning.

The event was sponsored by Blanca Greenstein, who announced the opening of her new law firm in Wellington.

The presenter/instructor was Debbie Wemyss of DW Consulting Solutions. Wemyss is an independent LinkedIn specialist, who offers coaching on LinkedIn profile optimization. She teaches business people the best ways to marketing them-

Monica Kallas, Debbie Wemyss and Krista Martinelli.

selves to individuals and corporations. She currently coaches over 250 professionals individually, and hundreds more through workshops and speaking engagements. Wemyss has many years of business experience and a strong background in public relations, media and fundraising.

Wemyss began the session by providing a brief history of LinkedIn and how it works. Then she had attendees work on their accounts as she guided them through different sections of their profiles. In each area, she shared ways to improve on wording, keywords and material that should and shouldn’t be included on the profile. Attendees followed along with Wemyss, who had her account on a TV for all to view.

The next session of the Small Business RoundTable will take place April 25 at Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12230 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The session will focus on learning and understanding how to utilize Facebook as a strong marketing tool to increase business profits.

For more about the Small Business RoundTable, call Michela Perillo-Green at (561) 792-6526, e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

Annual ‘Deal Maker Awards’

Members of the Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA), a division of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the commercial real estate industry.

The awards were based on complexity, environmental concerns, financing, proficiency in overcoming obstacles and the overall impact the business deal had on the community.

Paul Snitkin of West Palm Beach was presented with the 2012 Top Deal of the Year for the retail/hospitality deals at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Project, as well as the Land Deal of the Year award for his sale of parcels to the FEC for the Florida Moves project. Snitkin is head of the Real Estate Division of Anderson & Carr Inc. and presidentelect of the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches.

John Schmidt of Cornerstone Realty was named 2012 Realtor of the Year and Nichole Carosella of Carmel Real Estate and Management was presented with the Rookie of the Year award.

In addition, four local agents were recognized for their outstanding ac-

(L-R) Frank Gulisano, Blair Lee, Paul Snitkin, Ted Brown III and Camille Gulisano-Pelaez. complishments: Blair Lee of Lighthouse Realty Services was presented with the Deal of the Year award for the sale of the Hillsboro Professional Center in Deerfield Beach, Michael Falk of Michael Falk & Company received Industrial Deal of the Year for multiple industrial deals in Riviera Beach, and Frank Gulisano and Camille Gulisano-Pelaez of Summit Realty Leasing & Management were acknowledged for their buildto-suit project for H.H. Gregg.

The Realtors Commercial Alliance has over 270 Realtors and affiliate members dedicated to the field of commercial real estate.

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The Armory Art Center is excited to bring a series of theme-based sessions to elementary school through high school children for this year’s summer camp. Experienced instructors have developed projects relating to the themes of each week. Activities are age-appropriate and focus on a child’s artistic and creative development. Students age 4.5 to 7 years old will rotate among several studio areas daily in ceramic sculpture, dra wing, painting and other creativ e mediums. Teen workshops include wheel throwing, photography, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media, fashion illustration, printmaking, papermaking, glass fusing, collage and more. All art materials are included in the cost of tuition. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave., West P alm Beach. For more info., visit www.armoryar t.org or call (561) 832-1776.

Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to Breakers West for Summer Sports Camp 2013. Campers will enjoy instruction in golf, tennis, swimming, arts and crafts, and cooking classes. Other activities include basketball, zumba and much more. There will be weekly entertainment with McCarthy’s Wildlife, waterslides, magicians, plus many other exciting activities. The camp runs June 10 through Aug. 16 (excluding July 1-5), Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents are invited every Friday to join campers for a special barbeque lunch.

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 registering multiple children or for multiple sessions. Af ter-care is also available. To register, call (561) 653-6330.

Camp Cambridge, serving age two through second grade, combines academic excellence, summertime fun and a safe environment to create an unforgettable summer experience. Theme-based curriculum and in-house field trips complement the concepts explored by all. There are nine weeks of camp offered at Cambridge Schools, located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. Activities include swimming, art, math, computers, sports, science and cooking. A certified swim instructor provides instruction to children ages three and up, Mommy & Me classes, private/group lessons and team swim programs. Bilingual classes, kindergarten readiness and enrichment classes are available as well. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com.

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

Dance Theatre Summer Dance Camp is available for ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 11. Three sessions are offered June 10-28, July 1-19 and July 22 - Aug. 9. The camp offers ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, flexibility, hip-hop, acro, musical theatre, drama, modeling, ballroom, arts & crafts and more! As well, Dance Theater offers intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers. A $100 deposit is required to hold space. Space is limited, so reserve today. The cost is $450 per session (3 weeks) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with aftercare available until 6 p.m. for as little as $15 per day.

Weekly rates and daily rates are available as well, as are multiple-child and multiple-session discounts. Dance Theater is located at 10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 30 (between Pei Wei and Fresh Market). Call (561) 784-4401 for info.

ELEV|8 Sports Institute Baseball Camps is the most comprehensive instructional baseball program available for campers ages 5-18. During the week-long camps, players go through classes in hitting, bunting, defensive techniques, infield and outfield, pitching, catching and many other professional baseball drills. Special technique sessions include sliding, base-running, run-downs, throwing mechanics and proper stretching/arm exercises. Rookie Ball (ages 5–7) is $225 per week and Training Camp (ages 7-18) is $295 per week. Advanced training is available for middle schoolers and high schooler s (call for pricing). The cam p has locations in Delray Beach and Coral Springs. To learn more, call (561) 265-0280, e-mail camp@elev8si.com or visit www.elev8sportsinstitute.com.

This summer, get your kids of f the couch and into the exciting game of paintball with Hot Shots Paintball. This extreme sport promotes athleticism, teamwork, quick decision making, and most importantly safety. Hot Shots offers three types of camps: Play, Beginners and Advanced. Play weeks are just for fun and will get kids involved in different types of paintball games on Hot Shots’ nine unique action courses. This camp is a good place to start for new and inexperienced players to get a taste of the game. For novice players looking to learn the basics, Beginners camp will teach them the fundamentals of a well-rounded paintball player. More serious players will enjoy weeks of Advanced camp. Here players will hone their skills as they learn to compete in tournament-style games and exercises, bringing their game to a new competitive level. No matter which camp you choose, your kids are sure to have a great time making new friends and learning to play this intense, extreme spor t. For more info., call (561) 798-4717 or visit www.hotshotsflorida.com.

The Lab/High Touch High Tech brings science to life with hands-on experiments pro vided by High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 18 years. Each day will be a ne w adventure, from interacting with real lab critters to launching rockets and panning for gems. Conveniently located off State Road 7 and Lantana Road, this unique facility offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, physical activities and more. The Lab taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world. Children can expect to have fun while they make slime, erupt volcanoes, make ice cream, make tie dye t-shirts and more. Call (561) 444-3978 or visit www.thelabforkids.com for info.

The Lake Worth Playhouse will offer a summer camp teaching children acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-scale productions of popular musicals. The students will produce Annie Jr. June 10 t o 29 and Guys and Dolls Jr. from July 15 to Aug. 3. They will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production.

Campers 12 and older will also have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related educational opportunities. Camp opportunities include a three-week camp and a one week-camp, and range in price from $200 to $600. To sign up, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The Learning Foundation of Florida’s (TLFF) Academic Summer School/Camp 2013 has several options available to assist the diverse needs of community students. The program begins June 18 runs through Aug. 8 and allows for attendance flexibility in scheduling. TLFF’s K-8 summer program

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focuses on individualized academic remediation using weekly themes and a variety of teaching strat egies. Middle school students can take FLVS courses for promo tion to the ne xt grade level.

There are two sessions available: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. TLFF’s high school summer program allows students to accelerate and/or redo classes for higher grades.

The session is open on Tuesdays thr ough Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Debra Thornby at (561) 795-6866.

Mo vement Ar ts Dance Academ y is of fering a v ariety of cam ps this summer. Each w eekly dance camp has an exciting theme that is age-appropriate and fun. Dancers age 3 to 12 will participate in several dance classes a day including hip-hop, ballet, tap and more. Additional activities include arts & crafts, story time for younger campers, a pizza party and weekly dance showcase for the older campers. This summer, Movement Arts will also be offering an art camps. Ar tists will take classes in drawing and painting. The f acility is located at 1241 N. State Road 7, Suite 11. For more information, visit www.movementar tsdanceacademy.com or call (561) 792-9757.

At Noah’s Ark Summer Camp , children will enjoy field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, sk ating, South Florida Science Museum, movies and picnics. Tuition includes camera surveillance, creative curriculum, computers and all meals. Registration is now being accepted.

Registration is free for new customers only. Noah’s Ark is located at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-6624 or visit www.smallworldpbc.com.

Ravenwood Riding Academy has been located in Wellington for 23 years. Licensed and insured, with all safety equipment provided, they are located on a beautiful, safe and clean farm with plenty of shade. Ravenwood is now accepting 12 students per session, ages 6-14, for Camp Giddy-Up. 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. Sibling discounts or multi-session discounts are available. Camp Giddy-Up has a full staff and a hands-on direct or. R egister today by calling (561) 793-4109 or visit www.ravenwood ridingacademy.com. Hurry, sessions fill up quickly!

Royal Palm Covenant Tut oring Summer Camp 2013 is offered t o children ages 5 to 14. Campers will enjoy field trips to Lion Country Safari, museums, parks, bowling, movies, the zoo and activities such as sports, arts & crafts, cooking and more. The camp runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 10 to Aug. 9. Open enrollment for the camp is going on now. A one-time registration fee of $25 per child includes a T-Shirt. The camp is located at 660 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Call (561) 793-1077 to register.

The School of Rock of the Palm Beaches offers private, individual lessons on guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and horns combined with weekly group band rehearsals leading to live concert performances. Past venues have included the Lake Worth Playhouse and BB Kings. “Boy, I wish they had this when I was a kid,” exclaim visitors as they walk the halls. The School of Rock offers comprehensive summer camp experiences appealing to all ages and skill levels. At the end of the week, campers perform a live rock show for parents and friends. Reserve your spot today at one of two locations: North Palm Beach (11650 U .S. Hwy. 1) or South Palm Beach (7743 S. Militar y Trail).

For more information, call Mary Mandel at (561) 420-5652.

If y our child is between 2 and 6 y ears old, “Summer of Fun” Enrichment Camp at Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool is the place to be! Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include: arts & crafts, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and the school’s state-of-the-art playground. They’re sure t o love the weekly entertainment, including High-Touch High-Tech, stor ytellers and animal shows, provided in a loving and nurturing environment. The program runs for eight weeks, full time and par t time. Temple Beth Torah is also now enrolling for preschool 2013-14.

For more info., call Sandy at (561) 793-2649 or psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

Tiny Tikes Presc hool Camp is geared toward the elementary-age camper. Daily activities are sure to keep the cam pers happy, busy and engaged. Trips include bowling, sk ating and weekly movies, as well as special trips to the zoo, the science museum and more. Tiny Tikes has three conveniently located centers, which are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities occur throughout the day, both at the center and out on the bus. Meals are included. Call (561) 790-1780 no w to reserve your space or visit Tiny Tikes Academy at 16245 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee.

Vantage Pointe Dance Studios is proud to announce its 2013 summer camp schedule. The camps are designed to give young dancers an introduction to several dance styles in a fun-filled, exciting environment. Camps offer intro dance classes in jazz, hip-hop and acro, as well as many hands-on crafts and games to fill the days with fun. The camps will also be offering a showcase on the last day of each camp week where parents may come and enjoy as campers display the week’s activities.

Each week has a theme, and the crafts and showcase are based around this theme. Vantage Pointe Dance Studios is located at State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road in the Marketplace at Wycliffe shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 965-9898 or visit www.vpdancestudios.com.

Villari’s of Wellington is offering two two-week summer camp sessions June 10 to 21 and June 24 to July 5. Due to the rising demand for summer camps in the western communities, book your spot early. The price is as low as $24 per day, and includes arts and crafts, derby building, martial arts and much more. To sign up, call (561) 792-1100 or visit www.villarisofwellingt on.com.

Wellington Children’s Theater Camp invites campers to join them for Summer Musical Theater Camp. Classes are offered in acting, voice, specialized dance, script writing, audition techniques, music theory, and much more. Campers will create their own props and backdrops. A revolving schedule has visiting guest artists leading special workshops daily. Campers will rehearse and perform a fully staged Broadway musical production at the conclusion of camp. The program is open to ages 7 to 16. Rehearsals and classes meet at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall at F orest Hill Blvd. and Wellingt on Trace in the hear t of Wellingt on. For info., call (561) 2231928, e-mail karen@wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com.

Are you looking for a convenient and fun place to send your kids this summer? Look no further than Camp Eagle at Wellington Christian School . They offer an exciting 9-week program for children ages 3-12, which includes VPK, local field trips for older campers, on-campus sports and group building activities, daily devotions, silly songs, crazy competitions and much more. You can choose one of the themed w eeks or come all summer long. For more information, call (561) 793-1017.

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PBSC’s Student Exhibition On Display At Eissey Campus Looking for that unique, one-of-a-kind painting, photograph or drawing from an upand-coming artist? The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus at Palm Beach State College is holding its annual juried student art show, which is on display now.

The 27th annual Student Art Exhibition is a showcase of artwork created by Palm Beach State College art students. The exhibition runs now through May 3 and is open to the public.

The variety of work reflects the many art disciplines offered at the college: ceramics, digital and traditional photography, drawing, life drawing, applied and digital design, and (Left) Alysha Wilcox’s acrylic painting Grey Scale Tiger is one of the student art pieces on display now through May 3 at PBSC’s Eissey Campus Gallery.

painting. There will be nearly 200 pieces in the exhibition and much of the art will be available for purchase, with prices ranging from $50 to $850.

One of the featured student artists is Alysha Wilcox, a 21-year-old sophomore from West Palm Beach. “My style as is constantly evolving. I work with ideas, and as I’m working I usually generate at least 10 more,” she said. “My artwork usually reflects life and the beauty found in it. Although ceramics has been my main medium up until this point, I am interested in many media. My goal as an artist is to make art that people from all walks of life can appreciate.”

Rolando Chang Barrero is this year’s curator of the show. Barrero has over 30 years of experience in the visual arts as a working artist, with a bachelor’s degree from the Art Institute of Chicago. Barrero resides in West

Palm Beach and has an art studio and an emerging artists’ exhibition space in the Boynton Beach Art District.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus is located on the first floor of the BB building, 3160 PGA Blvd. For more information, call the gallery at (561) 207-5015 or visit www.palmbeachstate. edu/artgallerypbg.

Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, providing bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, professional certificates, career training and lifelong learning. Established in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, it offers more than 100 programs of study at locations in Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade.

Phantom Recommends Zorba’s Taverna In Delray Beach The best of Greece is at Zorba’s Taverna.

Zorba the Greek, starring Anthony Quinn, was one of my favorite films of all time, and Zorba’s Taverna is one of my favorite Greek restaurants. It is not often that I am blown away by every morsel of food that I taste, but wow! Zorba’s Taverna is an incredible dining experience.

For a true, authentic taste of Greece, local residents and visitors should head to Zorba’s Taverna, a wonderful new eatery that opened in Delray Beach on Dec. 26.

Owned by gifted chefs Bobby Orfanos and his father, Tasso Orfanos, along with Bill Maxakoulis and Danny Marke, Zorba’s Taverna features delicious Greek cuisine in a casual setting. This talented group is dedicated to serving soul-satisfying Greek dishes, along with a side of warm hospitality, for lunch and dinner, daily.

The biggest surprise was their lamb chops — without a doubt, the best I have ever tasted. While I was there I met other diners who told me that they come to Zorba’s weekly, just for the lamb chops. I look forward to my next visit!

Repeat diners are the key to any restaurant’s success, and Zorba’s has a growing core of loyal customers who are packing this eatery nightly. What makes it even better is that this is a family business with a father (Chef Tasso Orfanos) and his son (Chef Bobby Orfanos), who are both passionate about creating delicious dishes from their family recipes, which have been handed down (and perfected) from one generation to another. The result is amazing Greek food.

Chef Bobby Orfanos, who grew up cooking in his father’s restaurants

in Manhattan, previously owned several pizzerias in New York City for 15 years, before moving to sunny Florida. He was the opening/executive chef at Taverna Opa in West Palm Beach, and he also cooked at Taco Vida in West Palm Beach.

Chef Tasso Orfanos owned the Greek seafood restaurant the Delegate, along with several pizzerias in New York City, for 30 years. After moving to Florida, he worked as the executive chef at Mykonos in Boca Raton for five years.

Bill Maxakoulis started his career as an attorney, prior to deciding that he liked the restaurant business better. Restaurant veteran Danny Marke previously worked at Taverna Opa in West Palm Beach and Ouzo Blue in Lake Worth.

The Orfanoses, Maxakoulis and Marke have created an expansive menu filled with mouth-watering, house-made Greek dishes, for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.

There is an emphasis on fresh ingredients, with many items imported from Greece to ensure that every dish is memorable. Furthermore, all diners who come to Zorba’s Taverna any time of the day receive a bowl of house-made hummus, along with triangles of warm pita bread, gratis.

During dinner, every diner receives one glass of Greek wine — on the house — with a choice of white or red vintages.

There is more to Zorba’s than the world’s best lamb chops. Standout starters here include house-made spanikopita (spinach pie), with layers of light phyllo dough; an array of yummy house-made dips, including taramasalata (caviar), tzatziki (yogurt) and melitzanosalata (eggplant); house-made dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) with vegetarian and meat varieties; char-grilled

octopus from Greece; and saganaki (flaming cheese with Cognac). It would not be Greek without the Greek salad, and it is really fresh and delectable, thanks to a combo of greens, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, olives and fresh feta cheese, with their house-made dressing of vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

Enticing entrees include Greek specialties, such as pastitsio (Greek lasagna), with layers of Greek pasta and baked seasoned ground beef, topped with Bechamel sauce; moussaka, comprised of baked eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, ground beef and cheese, topped with Bechamel sauce; lavraki (Mediterranean sea bass, which is flown in from Greece every other day) served with dandelion greens and lemon potatoes; domestic lamb shank, which is braised and then cooked in a tomato sauce and served with orzo; Shrimp Zorba, which features jumbo shrimp sautéed with chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, spinach, extra virgin olive oil and herbs, served over orzo; grilled local yellow tail snapper, served with lemon potatoes and dandelion greens; and those incredible char-broiled domestic lamb chops, served with lemon potatoes and green beans sautéed with tomatoes and garlic.

There is a variety of shish kebabs — chicken, beef, lamb and shrimp — which sing, thanks to being marinated in a wonderful blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper. These skewers are served with peppers and onions over a bed of rice pilaf and veggies.

All of their yummy sandwiches are served in warm pita bread, with a choice of French fries or a house salad. Some of the noteworthy choices are the falafel sandwich, comprising grilled chick peas; the

Zorba’s Taverna owners Danny Marke, Bill Maxakoulis, and chefs Tasso Orfanos and Bobby Orfanos. gyro, filled with lamb and beef, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce; the skirt steak sandwich, with mushrooms and onions; and the grilled chicken sandwich, with lettuce, tomatoes and tzatiziki sauce.

No visit to Zorba’s Taverna would be complete without one of their decadent, house-made desserts, such as baklava (with walnuts and honey baked in phyllo dough); cheesecake baklava; pistachio baklava; galaktoboureko (a creamy custard-filled pie); rice pudding; and Greek yogurt with honey and crushed walnuts.

Zorba’s Taverna serves eight Greek wines by the glass or by the bottle, along with several beers, including Mythos (from Greece), Heineken and Corona. They also serve bottled water, along with a variety of soda.

The interior design at this inviting restaurant features colorful, hand-painted murals. While one wall

sports Zorba the Greek, another features the island of Santorini, which just happens to be one of my favorite places to visit. White marble tables are surrounded by black chairs with comfy cushioned seats.

The convivial atmosphere is enhanced by Greek music, which plays overhead, except on Friday and Saturday nights, when diners are entertained by a musician playing the bouzouki and singing popular Greek songs, starting at 6 p.m. The outdoor patio also features a pretty painted ceiling, reminiscent of the sky, and the outdoor walls feature trompe l’oeil windows, along with an array of tables and chairs.

Zorba’s Taverna is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is located at 4801 Linton Blvd. (at the northeast corner of Military Trail) in the Delray Town Center shopping plaza in Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 381-7411 or visit www. eatzorbas.com.

Joe Nasuti, the Phantom, is a featured writer for the Town-Crier, Forever Young and www.yournews.com. Comments & recommendations are welcome at thephantomdiners@aol.com.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Lady Hawks Flag Football Squad Shuts Out P.B. Central

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football squad hosted rival Palm Beach Central High School on April 5, shutting out the visiting Broncos 40-0.

Both teams entered the contest unbeaten in this much-anticipated match. Accurate passing by Hawk junior quarterback Morgan Lauer was a thorn in the side of the Bronco defense. Turnovers also plagued the Bronco offense, giving their defense little rest.

By the end of the first half, the Hawks racked up a 20-0 lead. Defensively, the Hawks limited the Broncos to just two first downs. In the second half, the Hawks were able to stack up another 20 points to close out the contest 40-0.

The typically powerful Palm Beach Central offense was kept off balance by the Hawk defense the

entire game, limiting the Broncos to just four first downs and forcing four interceptions. The Bronco defense did force the Hawks to use their double pass to avoid the quick Palm Beach Central rush.

The victory for Seminole Ridge retains their unbeaten streak at 9-0, but the Broncos fall to 8-1.

Top performers were Lauer with four touchdown passes and one rush for a score. Receivers Gabi Oliver, Sydney Fusco and Kristy Rhemer each scored. Kristen Castilla had one interception and a touchdown reception. Sophomore quarterback Emily Coulter threw for one touchdown to Michelle Valero.

Seminole Ridge hosted Wellington High School on Tuesday, April 9 for senior night, but results were not available at presstime. Palm Beach Central travels to Boynton Beach High School on Friday, April 12 for a 7 p.m. game.

Hawk quarterback Morgan Lauer rolls to her right to avoid a flag-pull by Bronco rusher Paula Blanco.

Hawk receiver Kaitlin O’Hara dives for a pass in the end zone.

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Hawk Kristy Rhemer moves the ball up field as Palm Beach Central’s Kenshadra Smith tries to make the pull.

Bronco quarterback Devin Gray runs to the outside for yardage while Hawk linebacker Danielle Lagos chases.

INTERFAITH GROUP LEADS MARCH MADNESS SPRING BREAK CAMP

In an effort to engage local youth in constructive, healthy activities, Wellington’s Interfaith Group partnered with Walgreens, Park Avenue BBQ Grille and the Village of Wellington to offer a March Madness Spring Break Camp at Tiger Shark Cove Park. From Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27, kids were invited each morning to participate in various sports clinics, including foo tball, soccer, kick ball, cheerleading and more.

March Madness Spring Break Camp participants gather on the field.

Kids learn cheerleading techniques.

Flag football was one of the sports offered.

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Acreage Athletic League Will Host Babe Ruth Districts The Acreage Athletic League has announced that it will be hosting the 2013 Babe Ruth World Series District Championships beginning June 25.

Thousands of players, families and fans will gather to watch the top-rated players from each community face-off to become district champions and move a step closer to be crowned World Series champs.

“We are excited on being named host for this year’s championships,” said George Domaceti, Acreage Athletic Baseball League vice president and event chair. “We have already begun preparations on the Players

Village, as well as the playing fields to ensure the tournament goes smoothly and the attendees have a quality experience. We also hope to be the first venue to televise this event live via web TV.” Dick’s Sporting Goods has signed-on to become the presenting sponsor for the event, which will now bear the name the 2013 Dick’s Sporting Goods Babe Ruth World Series District Championships.

“It is an honor for Dick’s Sporting Goods to partner with the Acreage Athletic Baseball League to host the 2013 Babe Ruth World Series District Championships, creating an ex-

perience the kids will never forget,” said Kimberly Freedman of Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Dick’s will be on hand at the tournament, and will be providing all

players and their families huge special discounts prior to the championships.

The complete tournament schedule and additional informa-

tion will be available the beginning of June. For more information, including sponsor and vendor information, call Domaceti at (561) 6026000.

DANCERS PERFORM AT RELAY FOR LIFE

Team In Training Fall Season Kickoff Runners, fitness walkers, cyclists and tri-athletes across Palm Beach County are gearing up to kick off the fall season of Team in Training.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s signature national fundraising program brings together groups of athletes and aspiring athletes alike to raise money used to finance lifesaving blood cancer research and provide financial assistance programs to local patients.

All Team in Training participants receive expert coaching, training schedules, group training sessions and socials, race entry, singlet and

hotel accommodations for the event weekend. Each member of the team also trains and fundraises in honor of an “Honored Hero” who has experienced the diagnosis of a blood cancer.

The fall kickoff is set for Saturday, May 18 beginning at 7 a.m. at the Community Foundation (700 South Dixie Highway, WPB). The staff welcomes past, present and future participants to learn more about the upcoming season.

For more info., contact Nicole Switzer at Nicole.switzer@lls.org or visit www.teamintraining.org/pb.

The Wildcat Dancers dance team from Royal Palm Beach High School performed at the American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life held Saturday, April 6 on the school’s football field. The dancers, along with Dance Director Michele Blecher, were honored to take part of in this worthy cause. The Wildcat Dancers dance team performed two dance routines to the audience in attendance: “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Hit the Floor.” The dancers were glad that they were able to be part of the fundraising drive to help find a cure for cancer.

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GOLF STAR BERNHARD LANGER VISITS MADISON GREEN GOLF CLUB

The Madison Green Golf Club hosted the 4KIDS of South Florida fundraising tournament Tuesday, March 26. The tournament was held to benefit 4Kids of South Florida, which is supported by golf star Bernhard Langer and sponsored by Phoenix Package Logistics. The event was a sell-out success, and Phoenix Package Logistics owner Norman Kravitz donated $20,000 to play on Bernhard Langer’s team, with the money going to the charity. (Above) Langer offers tips to tournament attendees. (Left) Tim Young, William Uhl, Bernhard Langer, Norman Kravitz and Willy Lam.

Register Now For The Palm Beach Zoo’s First-Ever ‘Save The Tiger 5K’ With fewer than 300 Malayan tigers left in the wild, now is the time to start preserving the species. You can help by participating in the Palm Beach Zoo’s inaugural Save the Tiger 5K. The run is devoted to helping pro-

tect Malayan tigers from poachers and conserve their habitat. The survival of this species is one of the zoo’s success stories. Of the 61 Malayan tigers living at other accredited Association of Zoos & Aquarium facilities, four are at the

Palm Beach Zoo: mom Berapi and her three offspring Jaya, Bunga and Penari. The cubs are the result of the zoo’s participation in the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan.

To celebrate this success story and the cubs’ second birthday, the

zoo is hosting the “Save the Tiger 5K” on May 11. This unique run through Dreher Park finishes inside the Zoo at the Fountain Plaza. It starts at 7:30 a.m.

The certified and timed race is open to runners of all ages. The first

500 participants to register will receive a special edition tiger-striped race T-shirt.

Register now at www.palmbeach zoo.org. The registration site allow for donations to be made for Malayan tiger conservation.

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Saturday, April 13 • Indian Trail Improvement District will conduct its Great American Cleanup event Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Participants will meet at the ITID office (13476 61st Street N.). For more info., call Angie Adorno at (561) 721-4829.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex.

Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $35 per person, and there is a multi-family discount. Call (561) 791-4082 to register.

• Wellington Landings Middle School will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the school courtyard and cafeteria. The school invites the community to a pancake breakfast, musical showcase and unveiling of the new coat of arms and mosaic art wall. Tickets cost $6 for the pancake breakfast and can be purchased at the door. For more info., call (561) 792-8100.

• Wellington will celebrate the Great American Cleanup with projects from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. To register, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and click on the “Great American Cleanup” icon in the events section. Contact Kim Henghold at khenghold@ wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4137 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beginning Chess for ages 8 and up Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 13 at Acreage Community Park. The overnight event kicks off at noon on Saturday and continues until Sunday morning. For more information, or to sign up, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The International Gay Polo Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington.

General admission is $25 with various VIP packages and tailgates available. Gates open at noon, and tournament matches run from 1 to 7 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 7533389 or visit www.gaypolo.com/the-event.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming and share

your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to preregister.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with a Beach Boys Tribute Band on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, April 14 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 14. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

Monday, April 15 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will feature “Today on the Titanic” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Explore the history of this famed ship. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Mid County Democratic Club will meet Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach). Speakers will be Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Inspector General Sheryl Steckler.

E-mail stevemiddems@gmail.com for info.

Tuesday, April 16 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, April 16 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.

• Good Samaritan Medical Center will continue its educational Lunch & Learn Seminar for adults ages 55 and older Tuesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

The topic will be “A Trip to the ER.” Lunch will be provided. To pre-register, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Artistic Afternoon” for ages 6 to 10 on Tuesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for adults Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature “Earthly Salad Creations” on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Stop by the customer service desk or call (561) 9044000 to pre-register.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR, continued from page 46 Wednesday, April 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host National Cheeseball Day for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate this beloved American snack. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Tween Game Day” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Marijuana Grow Houses and Why You Should Care”for adults Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office representative Alexa Lee will discuss this important topic.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Spring Book Discussion” for adults Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a book discussion of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Shulamit Chapter of Hadassah will host an evening of “Po-Ke-No Prizes and Pastries” to help raise funds for Hadassah’s lifesaving work on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Fire Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring a $5 gift card to your favorite place in an envelope, which will be used as a prize. For more info., contact Carol at (561) 656-1872 or csn1225@aol.com.

Thursday, April 18 • An AARP Driver Safety Course for adults 55 and over will be held Thursday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. For more info., contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• Dr. Faris Fakhoury, a board-certified neurosurgeon, will make a presentation on neck pain for adults ages 55 and older Thursday, April 18 at noon at the Wellington Commu-

nity Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., contact Julie Strow at (561) 7535262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Little Pictures Big Ideas!” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Homeopathic and Nutritional Therapies for Dogs and Cats” on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Michael Dym. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington will host a “Gluten-Free Shopping Tour” Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge.

Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Pioneering Palm Beach: The Deweys and the South Florida Frontier” for adults Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Authors Janet De Vries and Ginger Pedersen will tell this fascinating but forgotten story. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The King’s Academy Fine Arts Department (8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach) will premiere The Hunchback of Notre Dame Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20 and 25-27 at 7 p.m., and Saturday April 20 and 27 at 1 p.m., with a cast of more than 100 performers and live orchestral accompaniment. Tickets start at $15 and can be ordered online at www.tkafinearts.net or by calling (888) 718-4253.

• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.).

Call (561) 790-5100 for more info.

Friday, April 19 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie The Bourne Legacy on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for 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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WELLINGTON SHORES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE Sales at more than 50 houses.

Clothes, toys, tools, fitness equipment, lawn equipment, furniture, books, bicycles, electronics, & more.

1.2 miles west of US 441 on Lake Worth Road, then South on Barefoot Lakes Drive.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME LOCATED IN FORT DRUM — Off of Cemetary Rd., NE 17 Terr. 917-8368628

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA — Excellent condition, 78,800 original miles, Mechanically perfect, cold air conditioning, below blue book. $3,950. Call 561-635-3813

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. "We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks" 561-798-3225.

Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured.

Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779 CLEANING— COLOR ME CLEAN — family owned and operated since 1996. Residential and commercial cleaning. Call Elizabeth for free estimate. 561-313-4086

MOBILE-TEC ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE — The computer experts that come to you! Hardware/ Software setup, support & troubleshooting www.mobiletec.net.

561-248-2611 D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

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DRIVEW AYS — Free estimates A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561667-7716

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood repair, door inst allation, minor d r y w a l l , k i t c h e n s / c a b i n e ts / countertops, wood flooring. Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 7919900 or 628-9215

ANMAR CO .—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-248-8528 HOME IMPROVEMENTS/REMODELING — Counter tops & more.

CAZA Services. 18 years experience. No Job to small. Call today.

Insured 561-228-1084 561-8028300

HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references.

Shopping available. 561-572-1782

HOUSECLEANING — affordable cleaning services, Royal Palm Maids. 561-666-7738 “For all your cleaning needs”

HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561791-9777

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE — Auto • Home • Life• Renters • Motorcycle •RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/ rCavanagh

RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102 J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

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

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./ Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-6016458

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Est ablished 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting.

Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com CAZA SERVICES — Taking care of your home is our family business. Remodeling, Handyman Service, Cleaning Service. 561-2281084 Lic. Ins.

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS DON HARTMANN ROOFING — Roof painting, Carpentry. Lic. #U13677 967-5580 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

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ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC0067207

SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening.

Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed!

CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985.

U-17189 561-791-9777

AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990 SKYLIGHT REPLACMENT SERVICE and minor roof leak rep airs 561-670-1368 danflanders1@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER With expertise with individuals and small businesses - Hack Tax and Accounting Services 561-214-6171

SPECIALIZING IN BA THROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980.

Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258

TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 V isit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

CLUB Z! In-Home TUTORING All Subjects: PreK - Adult 561•333•1980 CLUBZ.COM America's Largest In-Home Tutoring Co.

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

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