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At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, April 5, the council approved a resolution regarding gun violence to be sent to the Florida Legislature and the United States Congress members who represent the Royal Palm Beach area. Page 3

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Women’s Group Hosts ‘Fun, Fabulous & 40’ Fashion Show Lunch

The ninth annual Land Rover Palm Beach International Gay Polo Tournament took place on Saturday, April 7 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Tailgating party tents on both sides of the polo field were decorated with flair for an elaborate competition. Shown above, the Blush and Bashful Steel Magnolias won for best tailgate. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Jackie Larson Retires After 24 Years Of Service In RPB

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Jackie Larson has been a strong voice on the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission for 24 years. She retired this month to accolades from village officials, including a certificate of appreciation from the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Living in Royal Palm Beach for 32 years, she has worked diligently in reviewing plans, questioning issues, pointing out possible problems and suggesting solutions. Larson takes pride in the credentials of the people she has worked with. “I am most proud that when I started on the Planning & Zoning Commission that we had such technical people there,” she recalled. “We had planners, architects, engineers and landscape architects. I was the environmental expert.” It was work that she thoroughly enjoyed. “We would literally search

through everything in the plans submitted, and frequently we would find errors that could have created a problem, like for instance road intersections that did not line up correctly. We would catch those,” Larson remembered. “The purpose of the board is to review the application and make comments to go to the council. They are looking at what we have seen. The village staff has already done a huge amount of work. We are looking at it like a third party and passing it on from there. It’s a very important review.” The Planning & Zoning Commission is one of several advisory boards within the village, but it’s the only one required by the village charter. It serves several functions. In addition to planning and zoning work, it serves as the village’s Architectural & Aesthetic Review Board and as the state-mandated Local Planning Agency. “The Architectural & Aesthetic See LARSON, page 15

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Michael Drahos Named Wellington Vice Mayor

By Dani Salgueiro Town Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council appointed Councilman Michael Drahos to serve as vice mayor for the coming year on Tuesday, April 10. After being nominated by Councilman Michael Napoleone, Drahos accepted the nomination under the condition that Napoleone take over as vice mayor in 2019.

Drahos proposed that the council begin rotating the vice mayor position every year instead of every two years, as has been the norm for the largely ceremonial position in the past. Councilman John McGovern has served as vice mayor for the past two years. “It is an honor to serve [as vice mayor] on this council,” Drahos said. “Mr. McGovern has done a fantastic job these last few years

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The council recognizes Wellington High School student Hosanna Kropp for winning the state championship title for girls wrestling. PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

and has set a great example, but everyone on the council should get an opportunity to [serve]. So, I think doing it this way is the right thing to do.” Drahos was raised in Wellington. He was elected to the council in 2016. He previously served on Wellington’s Education Committee and was a member of the Wellington Planning & Zoning Board. An attorney, Drahos was also the founder of the Young Professionals of Wellington. Also Tuesday, the council recognized two important Wellington achievers — Wellington High School student Hosanna Kropp and Wellington’s Village Engineer Thomas J. Lundeen. The council honored 11thgrader Kropp for her outstanding performance as a wrestler at Wellington High School. Kropp made history for the high school’s athletics department when she won the 2018 state championship title in girls wrestling in February. Kropp is a member of the predominantly male wrestling team at Wellington High School. She See COUNCIL, page 3

LGWCD Prepares For Referendum On Dependency

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved several items on Monday in anticipation of a referendum on whether to become a dependent district to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, including paying off a bank loan with money that has been held in escrow. Attorney Betsy Burden reported on the status of the referendum process, now that the local bill calling for the referendum passed the Florida Legislature and was signed by Gov. Rick Scott on March 23. “At this point, we can move forward with the referendum as required,” Burden said. “The first step would be passing a resolution initiating the process. You might then want to consider adopting procedures on how the referendum will be conducted, and that would be very similar to those you have

conducted for previous referenda. When you do set the date, you will need to have all the logistics in order — the personnel necessary, the accountant, the sheriff’s deputy, the ballots and those kinds of documents.” She said the referendum must be advertised twice, on the fifth week and the third week prior to the referendum, which must be held on or before Oct. 1, certified by the district and sent to the Florida Department of State. “If it were to pass, that is when the act will become effective,” Burden said. LGWCD Chair Anita Kane said the board is aiming for June 25 to have plenty of time. Proxies necessary for the referendum will be posted on the district web site. Supervisor Simon Fernandez asked if the referendum passes, will the district need to do a budget See LGWCD, page 4

‘GREASE’ LUNCHEON

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club hosted its “Grease” luncheon on Friday, April 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Club members enjoyed live 1950s musical entertainment and an Italian meal. Shown above are Victoria Stewart, Annette Mulliken and Mike Stewart. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington To Honor Earth Day, Arbor Day April 21

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report It’s the time of year to think green, as the Village of Wellington hosts its annual celebration in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Sponsored this year by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the event promises to be an afternoon of activities to teach families more about our planet and how to live greener, complete with prizes, gifts and activities for kids. “We’re excited to celebrate this event as we have in the past,” said Michelle Garvey, the coordinator for this event, who explained that there is plenty to keep every member of the family entertained at the celebration. About 20 vendors are lined up to display their wares around the amphitheater so that visitors can browse for that certain something they didn’t know they needed. Food trucks will offer a variety of

tempting treats from traditional to green inspired. Children can color trees and flowers on posters made especially for Earth Day/Arbor Day, and they can visit with Smokey Bear, the character that teaches everyone about the dangers of wild fires and how they can be prevented. There is even a face painting area for kids to have their faces decorated. “Except for the food trucks and vendors, basically everything is free,” said Garvey, who added that in addition to free seedlings and reusable bags to use instead of plastic ones, raffle tickets will be handed out during the event. Near the end of the event, at 7 p.m., one lucky winner will receive an indigenous tree in a 15-gallon container. Wellington is designated as a Tree City, and to honor that tradition, the Wellington Village Council will plant a bald cypress tree during this event. A bald cypress tree is native Florida flora. “The council wouldn’t plant a See EARTH DAY, page 15

RPB’s Seniors Helping Seniors Group Up And Running

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Representatives of Seniors Helping Seniors spoke at the Thursday, April 5 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council to update village officials about the new group, which is dedicated to aiding people, especially seniors, with their needs. Called Seniors Helping Seniors of Royal Palm Beach, the group of volunteers deals with thoroughly vetted agencies to provide information and assistance on health issues, Social Security, insurance, transportation, elder abuse and many others. “I am here to report on the group we are putting together called Seniors Helping Seniors,” Judy

Kohler said. “I want to thank the village council for its support. Last June, you adopted our recommendation for implementation to establish an advocacy team of volunteers to ensure seniors and caregivers gain access to appropriate services.” The concept was developed out of the village’s Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Advisory Board, which met last year to discuss the needs of senior citizens in Royal Palm Beach. “A group of us got together to ask what can we do to move this forward and make this happen,” Kohler continued. “That is where we are today. I really want to thank the village staff, including Lou Recchio and Jeannine Delgardio.

They have been absolutely fantastic.” Kohler explained that members of the group have also had a tour with the Area Agency on Aging and learned about their Circle of Care resources, as well as those resources available from Palm Beach County. “We’ve made a lot of contacts with people who can help,” she said. Sandy Rubin, another member of the group, spoke about their primary resource in helping local seniors, the Area Agency on Aging, based in West Palm Beach. “I am here to tell you about our tour,” said Rubin, who said the organization’s facility is huge. “The people are fabulous. They See SENIORS, page 4

(L-R) Sandy Rubin, Iris Levin, Judith Kohler, Helen Benvenuto and Elaine Plachter of Seniors Helping Seniors in RPB,

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RPB Council Approves ‘Common-Sense’ Gun Control Resolution

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, April 5, the council approved a resolution regarding gun violence to be sent to the Florida Legislature and the United States Congress members who represent the Royal Palm Beach area. Several weeks ago, in the wake of the deadly shooting in Parkland, a request from the Palm Beach County League of Cities asked municipalities within Palm Beach County to adopt resolutions that would address or take a posture on the issue of gun control. The Village of Royal Palm Beach

responded by having staff draft a resolution to send to the lawmakers in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. Although the Florida Legislature passed a statute that prohibits counties and municipalities from putting together their own gun control laws, it does not prohibit the council from expressing a viewpoint in representing the village and the people of the village. The council pulled the item related to this issue from the consent agenda and discussed it at length. Councilman Richard Valuntas asked for the removal of wording that referenced any of the council’s

responsibilities higher than what is allowed by federal and state law, and the use of those particular words as being unnecessary for a council, as they were beyond its purview. The council members all agreed to remove those sentences and supported the overall resolution’s intent. It was agreed to approve the resolution written by the village attorney with the removal of specific sentences and modifications as re-written during the meeting and read by the attorney. After some discussion and those changes, the draft was approved with the adoption of Resolution 18-10, a resolution of the Royal

Wellington’s Zoning Board Votes To Simplify Regulations

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved a program of simplifying the village’s land development regulations in a unanimous vote Wednesday, April 11. The board recommended that the Wellington Village Council approve a zoning text amendment to Article 8 in Wellington’s Land Development Regulations. Wellington’s Development Review Coordinator Cory Lyn Cramer explained that the village staff managed to simplify the article down so that it is now, in its entirety, 21 pages in length, instead of the 69 pages it originally was. Since incorporation, the Village of Wellington has followed the Unified Land Development Code of Palm Beach County as its own regulations. When the desires and necessities of Wellington’s residents proved to be unique from other municipalities in Palm Beach County, it became evident that the village’s land development regulations needed modification to fit the community’s specific needs. Articles 2, 3, 6 and 7 will also be modified, rewritten, replaced and presented to the board within the next three months. Repealing and replacing Article 8 in its entirety is part of the village’s commitment to modifying its land development regulations in attempts to ensure all-around safety, efficiency and welfare for

the Wellington community, Cramer said. Article 8 contains the requirements necessary for approval within subdivisions, platting and re-platting, infrastructure and property enhancements. In other words, the article contains the requirements for approval for work on roads, easements, public parks, private recreation lands, drainage, sewer systems, plats, water and other utilities. Cramer explained that the modifications made to Article 8 did not change its context or the requirements in subdivisions, plats and infrastructure. The modifications were to clarify the document while making it accessible and understandable to the community, as the staff aims to write it so that it flows in the order of an actual approval process. “There are no substantial changes made to the context of this article,” Cramer said. “Changes include removing duplications, simplifying texts, eliminating obsolete references and reordering the information to ensure that the article is user friendly.” The proposed rewrite of Article 8 does have one important change — it now includes a provision that all existing multi-family units be eligible for a plat waiver. The plat waivers were added to Article 8 in attempts to encourage reinvestment in and possible redevelopment of some of Wellington’s older multi-family homes. “In order for [multi-family

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homeowners] to sell individual units, they would need to create individual parcels. So allowing a plat waiver is a more simplified process to create individual lots to be able to sell them,” Cramer said. Given the board’s approval, the council is now scheduled to have the first reading of the revamped Article 8 on May 22. “What you are doing is really incredible. I imagine this will be an example to a lot of [other] communities,” PZA Board Chair Elizabeth Mariaca said. Along with the other revised land development regulations articles that the board will review in the coming months, Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart gave the board an idea of the larger projects heading their way in the future. Basehart began by mentioning a previously postponed application of a project that included plans to build a landing strip expansion in the western reaches of the village. Basehart explained that the applicants have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and that the board could expect to possibly see the project proposed to them for review during the summer. “[The applicants] wanted to go to the FAA and obtain at least preliminary approval from them before moving forward, so the council remanded it back to the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board and the Equestrian Preserve Committee,” Basehart said.

Palm Beach Village Council, demanding that the United States Congress enact “common-sense gun control measures” to protect children, residents, schools, community institutions and public gathering places from gun violence. The council approved the resolution unanimously. “Let the record show we had very good discussion on it,” Pinto said. In other business, the council approved a number of consent agenda items, such as the approval and authorization for the village

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continued from page 1 competed against and defeated all other top-level high school female wrestlers in the state. Her victory makes her the first athlete from Wellington High School — and the second in Palm Beach County — to win at a state championship level for wrestling. “We could not be any more impressed,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said. “It is wonderful to have you in our community, and we are glad to be able to recognize you.” Lundeen, who has been the village engineer since 2016, was

manager to enter into an agreement with Lyle Sumek Associates Inc. to facilitate the development of the 2018 Strategic Plan for the Village of Royal Palm Beach, and for the mayor to sign a “site lease agreement” between the Village of Royal Palm Beach and Sprint Spectrum LP regarding the cell tower site at 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Also on the consent agenda, the council approved six special event permits, the hiring of grant writing and landscaping services, and a lease agreement regarding

the use of two buildings located in Veterans Park. During the regular agenda, the council approved residents to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission to include: June Perrin, Ray Nazareth, Ross Shillingford, David Leland, Charles A. Plummer Sr. and Philip J. Marquis. The council also approved the residents to serve on the Recreation Advisory Board to include: Phyllis Katz, John S. Riordan, John Ruffa, Shenoy Raghuraj, Denis Seibert, Sandy Rubin, Carlton A. Brooks and Leslie Sales Leffler.

recognized for being awarded the 2018 Frank J. Gargiulo Government Engineer of the Year Award by the Palm Beach Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Lundeen was presented with the award on Thursday, March 29. The Frank J. Gargiulo Government Engineer of the Year Award is awarded annually to one of the society’s engineers employed by a government agency who has excelled professionally in order to benefit and enhance the community. “I know that one of the reasons you were recognized was for your work in the community, not just your professional work, but for what you have done with the youth and teaching about engineering,”

Gerwig said. “I want to thank you for that element of your service.” As a beneficiary of the Palm Beach Branch’s award, Lundeen now qualifies to possibly win the Florida Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s award. “If there is one thing I have learned over my career of 37 years so far, it is that one person [alone] does not make a big difference,” Lundeen said. “Therefore, I must share this award with my coworkers and consultants. I have worked with amazing people during this relatively short time in Wellington. As it was an honor to be recognized by my ASCE peers, it is truly an honor to be recognized by your employer at a public meeting.”

The council recognizes Village Engineer Tom Lundeen for being named Engineer of the Year. (L-R) Councilman John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Lundeen, Councilman Michael Napoleone and Vice Mayor Michael Drahos. PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

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Lox Council Amends Nuisance Ordinance To Be More Enforceable

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council tweaked its nuisance abatement ordinance last week in the final reading of amendments intended to make it more enforceable by town staff. The ordinance was introduced originally to curb excessive tree and plant growth along roads that impair traffic, but town staff developed it to a level that it could apply to other nuisances in the community. At the April 3 meeting, Town Manager Bill Underwood explained that there were three iterations of the ordinance: the one adopted on its first reading last month, a copy with changes by the Unified Land Development Code Committee and another with proposed changes by the Planning & Zoning Committee. “You actually have three ordinances presented to you,” Underwood said. “One went through the ULDC Committee, one went through P&Z and one that you guys actually modified at the last

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continued from page 1 process for next year. Kane said that would depend on what town officials want. “The town council can say, ‘We want you five to continue working with [District Administrator Steve Yohe] and set up the budget for the dependent district because you’ve done it before,’ or they can say, ‘We don’t want you to do anything, thanks for your trouble.’ The referendum says the council becomes the district board, so they’re the ones who will make the decision,” Kane said. Fernandez asked if the board could speed up the process to give the town more time to take care of those issues and suggested a special meeting. “I want to make sure those roads are taken care of as soon as possible,” he said. “This is an emergency.” Attorney Mary Viator said there are certain steps that must

meeting. This can only be second reading if you approve the one that you did at the last meeting, so that we can move forward with cleaning up the town and getting trees off the roadways.” He said there are changes that can be made to the original ordinance without having to go back to first reading. Other items can be modified at a later date. “Our recommendation is to adopt the one you did last time, so we can move forward, because it has been three or four months since you first saw it,” Underwood said. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo recommended working from the ordinance that was adopted at the first reading and making changes if desired. Underwood showed pictures of situations such as construction debris and containers of waste oil on the side of roads that he felt needed to be corrected as soon as possible. “Those are some of the items that we would like to be able to use this ordinance to clean up in town and move forward,” he said,

adding that the ULDC removed all references to stagnant water. “I think everybody has some water on their property. You don’t want to be going after stagnant water.” Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked if town staff would be authorized to go on people’s property, and Cirullo said only if it was a health and safety issue. “If there is a condition on the property that meets the definition of a nuisance, this provides the town with the ability to remedy that nuisance and to collect the cost,” he said. “That’s something that I think needs to be looked at a little further,” Maniglia said. Vice Mayor Todd McLendon made a motion to approve the ordinance passed by the council at the first reading for discussion purposes, and Councilwoman Joyce Batcheler seconded the motion. “I still think there needs to be changes made to it,” McLendon said. “One of the things that the ULDC came up with was everywhere it says ‘health,’ it should say

‘health or safety.’ I think that’s a good change.” A change the ULDC recommended that McLendon did not agree with was storage of “excessive” plant material. “Now someone’s got to determine what’s excessive or not, and you start opening it up to interpretation,” he said. Maniglia said she had a discussion with Underwood about one resident who was having truckloads of construction debris dumped on his property. “The gentleman has told the town staff that he is going to hand pick through that to separate — whatever he’s doing, recycling or whatever — but in the meantime, you can see 10 dump truck loads. Most of it looks like roofing debris,” she said. McLendon said the ordinance has a definition for trash, junk or debris, but Maniglia said right now staff cannot do anything about it. McLendon said the only way staff would have authority would be to go onto the property if it constitutes a health hazard.

Maniglia said a person can actually see the garbage on the property and suggested that there possibly needs to be a complaint about the condition. McLendon said part of what the ordinance is trying to accomplish is to clean up road easements. “Just like the pictures in front of you, none of that stuff is in the road,” he said. “It’s off to the side of the road. If we took the position we’re only going to apply this to stuff that’s in the road, you would never have that because it’s always off to the side of the road. I think it needs to apply to the parcel.” Cirullo pointed out that the ordinance also gives the resident cited with a violation the right of appeal. “If someone gets cited by the town for having a nuisance, they get a notice and the notice provides that they have a right to appeal it to you, and you will see what the town manager or code officer determined to be a nuisance, and you will be able to see whether it is a nuisance that needs to be cleaned up or not,” he said. “Knowing Loxahatchee Groves, I’m sure

you’re going to get an appeal or two.” Cirullo further explained that the person cited can come to the council before having to appear before the special magistrate. “It is set up to say, ‘We have a problem, and it’s a health and safety issue, and we need it cleaned up fast, so either you clean it up or we’ll clean it up for you,’” he said. “If you disagree that it’s a problem, you have the right to appeal it. It will be scheduled for the next available meeting.” Several residents, including members of the ULDC and P&Z boards, spoke in favor of the ordinance, explaining that they have seen it several times and recommended changes they felt were needed. Others suggested that the council hold a workshop to discuss issues with the ordinance. A public workshop has been scheduled for May 1 at 5 p.m. before the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. McLendon’s motion, with several amendments he had taken from the committees’ recommendations, carried 5-0.

be taken to be sure the referendum is properly implemented so the district does not receive any challenges. Supervisor Laura Danowski made a motion to target the referendum for June 25, which carried 4-1 with Fernandez opposed. In other business, the council voted to pay off the district’s Bank United loan of about $300,000, which was to be used for open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) road paving, rather than turn the money over to the town. Viator said the town had discussed the available fund balance from the 2012 Bank United loan, and the council asked that the funds be used to reduce the term of the outstanding loan. She explained that the bank officer had told her that loan can be paid down to reduce the principal, and the bank would provide a new amortization schedule. Viator recommended that the board not take any action now and get input from the town as to what it is planning as far as resurfacing the OGEM roads, and wait and see

if the district becomes dependent or not. Kane said the council had voted to ask the district to turn over the money as soon as possible. Fernandez asked if the loan could be discussed at the Intergovernmental Coordination Committee meeting, and Viator agreed. “We can have an idea to make sure those responsibilities are carried out, or at least know what’s going to happen,” Viator said. But Kane said the resurfacing material that had been planned for the OGEM roads that the loan is designated for is useless with the condition they are in. “Somebody thought it was a good idea, but it just turned out to be not a good idea,” she said. “Certainly, those taxpayers wouldn’t want to take their money and pour it down the drain.” Supervisor Connie Bell pointed out that the minutes of the council show that it intends to pay down the loan with the money if the district transfers it. “I don’t see any harm with that,” she said.

Supervisor Karen Piesley said she was concerned about the welfare of the residents of the OGEM roads and what they will be left with. During public comment, former Councilman Ron Jarriel said that the council had voted to ask the district to pay down the debt. “That’s in the best interest of the citizens,” he said, adding that when he was on the council, the town manager recommended that the council approve a $600,000 contract with Hardrives to resurface the OGEM roads, but the council turned it down because the proper drainage had not been put in on those roads. Bell pointed out that the loan is restricted for resealing the OGEM roads. “There’s no need to keep paying interest to do work on roads we don’t own anymore, so it’s a no brainer that it’s got to go back,” she said. “We cannot reseal them in the condition they are now.” Fernandez asked what the ramification would be of paying down the loan that evening, and Viator

advised that they continue to work with the town, although the board could approve paying it down. Fernandez pointed out that the issue had been presented six months ago to pay it down and avoid further interest payments. “We’re still messing with it, and I’m trying to eliminate another three months down the road,” he

said. “That money doesn’t belong to us; it belongs to the landowners. I want to pay that back. Those landowners seven years ago had no idea that this was going to happen.” Fernandez made a motion to pay off the debt, against the attorney’s recommendation, which carried 5-0.

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continued from page 1 speak all different languages. If we ever have a problem, we know who to call. We met the CEO, and we met with the person involved in [preventing] scams, fraud or anything seniors might have a problem with. We also met with the helpline organizer.” Rubin also announced that the group worked with its first

client earlier that day. “So, it’s all coming to fruition,” she said. “Thank you.” Kohler said that the group has a desk at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center for anyone who needs senior services. “Everything we do is confidential, and we are off and running,” she said. “If anyone has any questions, please contact the rec center or give us a call.” Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center is located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. Hours the group will staff the help desk will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call (561) 790-5149.

take action on behalf of children, but just don’t know how. I say: One child at a time, we can do this. First, it’s important to understand the factors that drive families into the child welfare system: mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, poverty and trauma. Second, it’s important to understand these drivers as intergenerational, learned and handed down in families, and that to prevent child abuse, we have to break the cycle. Third, it’s important to understand that most abused and neglected children want to be with their parents no matter how badly they’ve been treated — and that to help children, we must help their families. There are many ways to do this in our own community, and Prevent Child Abuse America found that most adults are already doing prevention work by mentoring children or parents (70 percent), donating time or money to groups that serve children (80 percent) or advocating for policies that improve children’s well-being (77 percent). But now we must dig deeper. The opioid epidemic is not just any scourge. For our neighbors already struggling with poverty and trauma, it is a deadly escape that can land their kids in foster care or leave their aging parents with toddlers to raise. And our overloaded foster care system is no place for traumatized

children. According to the Ackerman Institute for the Family, there are 401,000 American children in foster care. Their average length of stay is 25.3 months — and these children have rates of PTSD similar to veterans of war. So, although you are probably involved in prevention already, please consider what else you might do, like respite care. Maybe you can’t be a foster or adoptive parent, but perhaps you can support someone who is. Or can you volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and be the voice for a child? Without an advocate, the odds are stacked against children in foster care. But a child with a GAL volunteer spends 20 percent less time in foster care than a child without one. And studies show children with volunteer advocates receive more critical services than those without, and are four times more likely to find a permanent home. We are so deeply grateful for the 643 Guardian ad Litem volunteers in the 15th Judicial Circuit, representing more than 93 percent of the children in foster care, and to our many donors and community partners. Thank you for giving children a shot at a better life. Join us by calling (561) 3556224 or visiting www.galpbc.org. Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director, Guardian ad Litem Program of the 15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No More Beachfront Property Wars!

As a big property owner (I could lose a few pounds) with a home on the beach (a pond), I applaud Gov. Rick Scott signing a law that puts the kibosh on beachfront property wars effective July 1, 2018. What a relief! There is nothing worse than having packs of half-naked plebeians armed with beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, sunscreen and kids camping out on privately owned property. Now, where do I get those public tax dollars to repair and restore my private beach from the ravages of Mother Nature? Jean Edwards The Acreage

Developer Violations, Déjà Vu

Welcome to the next round of a developer breaking rules and agreements with the Village of Wellington and then whining victimization. Last time we were here it was building violations, permitting violations, ignoring safety regulations over the years and a campaign to malign village elected officials and staff. It’s déjà vu all over again! Wow, a new council, pretty much of their choosing (after spending over a million dollars on their campaign), numerous violations despite existing guidelines and warnings, and a developer is once again pointing fingers, whilst they are the culpable party, creating the wrongdoing. Developer spokesperson Alec Domb states, “That’s, unfortunately, the nature of the relationship (with the village).” But he neglects to assume any responsibility. I have been in Wellington for more than 25 years and have witnessed these groups continually

violate village code, agreements (the preserve/habitat just one example), and then initiate countless lawsuits. Attorney Domb states, “This is political.” Hmmm, politics forced people to urinate in public, sell food and alcohol despite regulations to the contrary, make noise and have portable restrooms without screening and not comply with giving attendance records? It’s hard to have a mutually respected relationship when one party shows disdain, but it might be a case of perceived entitlement. The people living contiguous with the fields in question have a right to peace, cleanliness and not watching people urinate. If that’s politics, so be it! This is exactly the non-neighborly actions we have come to expect, a surfeit of violations of codes over the years, and then putting blame on the village. Shame on these developers and their paid mouthpieces! Perhaps if these errant developers would line up in front of one of the large equestrian training mirrors, they might indeed see the light, that they are indeed the perpetrators of this folly. George Unger Wellington

Mission Trips To Puerto Rico

On March 16, my wife Lourdes and I embarked on a scouting mission trip to Puerto Rico with a team of Men of the Hourglass (MOTH) members (Osvaldo, Victor, Rico and Andre) not knowing what God would reveal to us. We went out of obedience and a heart to serve and be the hands and feet of Jesus. In traveling through the most devastated area of the island, we discovered God’s hand and how many lives were spared. The news might show a lot of sadness, but what we saw was a lot of hope, faith and resilience to rebuild and help one another. We know in this world there will always

be chaos and bad people, but our lord teaches us through his divine word that we are to persevere and never give up. The perseverance of the locals and the assistance of outsiders have brought hope to the hopeless and faith to many. Miles upon miles of brand-new electrical lines and poles were installed and erected to restore power to cities. The island is known as “Isla del Encantó,” meaning the Island of Joy. As we visited these areas of damage, people smiled, rejoiced in seeing us and provided us with hospitality. God showed up! He brought us to two homes, one with a 92-year-old man who suffered from Alzheimer’s and another home where two sisters live and the one sister is disabled. We don’t know these people, who their families are or why God brought us, other than to be his hands and feet. We found our purpose on this island as we came across an abandoned gas station that was being turned into a church, way up in the mountains on roads that people would not normally travel on because of the danger. As we stopped to rest and get food and drink, one of our members pointed out the church, which appeared to be empty. Well, Lourdes and I and brother Vic prayed over the pulpit, and as we finished our prayer to walk away, several cars pulled in with its members and pastor. MOTH and LIGHT will be teaming up with this local church to minister to these two families and help with resources and needs. Where there is a will, God will make a way. So together, we are all seeking to help these two families and allow the praise go to God, who sends his ambassadors to spread the Gospel throughout the world. So, please join us in our efforts to fundraise $20,000 to repair the roofs, windows and interior of these homes that have been destroyed by the hurricane. Our goal is to get them this help and have the work complete by

the weekend of May 4. Donations can be paid online at www.menofthehourglass.org (press Missions Puerto Rico under the give tab), or mail your check to: Men of The Hourglass, 15626 61st Place North, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Mike Elias The Acreage

Yes, We Can Prevent Child Abuse

By now you may have noticed the blue pinwheels, “wear blue” events or other signs that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. And if you follow the news, you already know Florida’s opioid crisis is driving a sharp spike in the number of abused, abandoned and neglected children coming into out-of-home care — nearly 32,000 statewide as of February. That’s a 13.7 percent increase over the last 2.5 years. And in Palm Beach County, our judicial circuit, 1,400 children are in out-of-home care, removed from their own homes for their safety. Our child welfare system is bursting at the seams. We read about toddlers found in a back seat, their parents dead of overdoses in the front, and we feel helpless before such tragedies. According to research commissioned by Prevent Child Abuse America, 97 percent of adults say they would

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CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN WELLINGTON

Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington welcomed the community Saturday, April 7 to the grand opening of its new facility at 2789 State Road 7 with tours of the building, free risk assessment screenings and wellness information, meet and greet opportunities with staff and physician specialists, food trucks, activities for the kids and a live D.J. For more info., visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. PHOTOS BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR/TOWN-CRIER

Dr. Jessica Garcia (family medicine), Dr. Shari Robins (internal medicine), Dr. Gary Shifrin (cardiovascular medicine) and Dr. Li Zhang (cardiovascular medicine).

Lorena Salamanca and Chantele McLymont at the primary care display.

Jessica Busquets at the welcome booth, where guests received souvenirs and signed up to tour the facility.

Courtney Cross staffs one of the game booths.

Alex Pino and Cassidy Hughes staff the social media photo booth.

Natalie Smith provides free blood pressure screenings.

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MOVE MORE MONTH EVENT AT WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Wellington Regional Medical Center staff put on their tennis shoes for a quick few laps around the hospital campus on Wednesday, April 4 to kick off the American Heart Association’s Move More Month. Move More Month aims to promote healthier habits and heart disease prevention by encouraging regular exercise. For more information, visit www.heart.org/movemoremonth. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

WRMC CEO Robbin Lee cuts the ribbon initiating Move More Month.

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NEWS BRIEFS Family Fun Day April 14

The next event in Wellington’s Lakeside Family Fun Days series is set for Saturday, April 14 on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The event will feature a variety of free activities for the entire family to enjoy between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., and include kayaking, paddle boarding, bounce houses and lawn games. Additional scheduled activities include: a meet-and-greet with Sammy the Alligator and friends from Simply Wild Reptiles; sidewalk chalk art with the Wellington Art Society; yoga classes with the little goats from Downward Goat for ages 14 and up; and Zumba with Yasmin Valencia at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside.

Mini Quarter Auction April 19

A Mini Quarter Auction to benefit the Wellington Wizards Rugby Club will be held Thurs-

day, April 19 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Trace Tavern (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the original Wellington Mall). For more info., visit www.facebook.com/ wizardsrugbyclub.

Hadassah Splash Art Party

Shulamit Hadassah will host a Splash Art Party on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). A professional artist will help attendees create beautiful wildflower-designed glasses. To RSVP, call (561) 512-3172 or e-mail shulamithadassah@yahoo.com.

CCRT To Meet On April 17

The Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) will host a public meeting on Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting at Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will focus on school safety. Dr. Debra Robinson, vice chair of the Palm Beach County School

Board, will share her views on how school shootings are changing education and engage meeting participants in a community conversation on how schools, parents and communities can prevent them and improve safety for children. For more information, contact Houston Tate at (561) 233-5303 or htate@pbcgov.org.

School District Offering IT Internships

School District of Palm Beach County high school students are invited to apply for summer internships sponsored by the Information Technology Division. The internship program lasts six weeks operating with 8-hour workdays Monday through Thursday. Interns will be paid $10.50 per hour. In addition to pay, there are intrinsic rewards in becoming an intern, especially the opportunity to learn from experienced IT professionals. Students are responsible for transportation to their workplace each day. For more information, call Dr. George Solli at (561)

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Third Row Center Concert April 21

The a cappella group Third Row Center will hold its spring concert at Golden Lakes Village on Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse B. The show will include hits you know and love from Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, the Monotones, Mentor Williams and Peggy Lee. There will also be a free prize raffle and refreshments. For additional information, visit www. thirdrowcentersingers.net.

RPB To Offer Camp Program

The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will offer children ages 5 to 13 years old affordable, two-week day camp sessions at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The two-week sessions run between June 11 and Aug. 3. Royal Palm Beach residents pay $244 and non-residents pay $272

for two weeks. All field trip fees are included. A one-time camp registration fee of $60 is required. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. An additional $1 fee per day is owed for campers attending between 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. In-person registration only will be accepted at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). For more information, call (561) 790-5124 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Kindergarten Round-Up May 10 At RPBES

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School will host its Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, May 10 at 9 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Families of incoming kindergarten students are invited to learn about procedures, uniforms, schedules, curriculum, expectations and more. At the event, parents and children will have the opportunity to tour a kindergarten classroom. In addition, parents will be able to register their child if they bring appropriate documentation (birth certificate, proof of current

physical and immunization, and proof of residency). The school is located at 11911 Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., call (561) 633-4400.

Tractor Supply To Host Farmers’ Market April 14

The Loxahatchee Tractor Supply Company store at 15731 Southern Blvd. will host a Farmers’ Market on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Local farmers will be selling locally grown, fresh produce, along with other seasonal products. “This is a great opportunity for members of our community to support local farmers while also getting to enjoy deliciously fresh food,” Store Manager Jeff Morris said. Shoppers can expect to find many goods for sale, including homemade crafts, arts & crafts, candles and jewelry. Participating vendors will have tables set up at the tented space by the storefront where they will showcase their goods. For more information, call (561) 333-2223.

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Westlake’s City Council Reappoints Robinson As Vice Mayor

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council voted Monday to retain Councilwoman Katrina Long Robinson as vice mayor. Staff explained that the charter provides that after the March meeting, the council gets to choose a vice mayor for the upcoming year. “It’s up to you,” City Attorney Pam Booker said. “If you want to continue with the existing vice mayor, or someone else would like to be vice mayor, you can take recommendations and vote on it, or you can ask the vice mayor if she is willing to continue.” Mayor Roger Manning said he had asked Robinson if she was willing to remain and she agreed. “I’m alright with her being vice mayor,” Manning said. “Do we have to have a formal vote?”

Councilman John Stanavitch made a motion to keep Robinson, which carried 5-0. In other business, the council passed a resolution approving a final plat for Town Center Parkway South Phase II, which runs east from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. A Palm Beach County FireRescue station will be located near the roadway’s intersection with Seminole Pratt. Booker said there were two minor changes from the original plat submitted. “Let’s make sure that it’s where you want as we move forward,” she said. “In the future there will be a signature block on the final version, so on your motion to approve, you’ve got to approve it with two changes, so that it will reflect those two modifications, changing the number ‘2’ to a roman numeral and adding a signature block for

acceptance of the road right of way by the City of Westlake.” Robinson made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0. The council also heard the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office monthly report for March. “I received these from Lt. [Craig] Turner, who is covering our section, and I thought I would start including it in our report to see that they are working in our area, and they are doing citations, traffic stops and business calls to the residents,” City Manager Ken Cassel said. The PBSO reported 142 business and residence checks, 36 traffic stops and 82 calls for service, with no crimes or fires reported. “We’re like the safest city in the county, I think,” Councilman Phillip Everett said. “That’s because nobody has

been able to find us yet, but that will change,” Manning added. “The only thing I would add to that is the guys coming out here from the PBSO are doing a great job for us on the times that we have them out here,” Cassel said. In his manager’s report, Cassel said that the road construction contractor will be flipping the lanes on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, which is adding lanes through the Westlake area. “We actually have it moving forward and traffic will be rerouted,” he said. “The switchover will occur right in front of the Grove Marketplace. It will be on the east side from there out and go to the west side of the street on the last two sections, so it will put the traffic on the outside lane in each direction. By mid-June, the projection is to be completely done with all the roadwork on

Seminole Pratt for the first phase.” During council comments, Robinson said at the last meeting, two students from Seminole Ridge High School had asked for help on projects at the school. “Jackie Emerson, the CEO and owner of Earthcare Properties, was able to get 72 dresses donated from the City of Westlake,” she said. “So that was a good thing that happened.” She added that after the Parkland shooting, the Palm Beach County League of Cities is asking municipal officials to meet with school officials about hardening their facilities. “They have a lot of entrances and exits, so moving forward, the district has approved more money in regard to security in schools. So, mayor, you may want to follow up with [SRHS Principal Dr. James Campbell]. He and I have been in

contact, but you may want to talk directly about what we can do to help them out. Cassel said Seminole Ridge held a meeting about a week and a half after the Parkland shooting and mapped out route and safety zones. “They’re modifying their lockdown and emergency plans,” he said. Robinson said she would like to move forward with holding a “state of the city” meeting where people can come and hear what’s going on. “I think we’re doing some phenomenal things,” she said. Cassel said he would pursue that, as well as post information on the city’s web site at www. westlakegov.com about what is happening in the community. Robinson suggested holding the event sometime in June, which corresponds with Westlake’s second anniversary of incorporation.

Sweet Corn Fiesta Returns To Fairgrounds For 18th Year April 29

The 18th annual South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta will return to Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. The day will feature Major League Eating’s National Sweet Corn Eating Championship at 3 p.m. More than 4,000 visitors are expected to attend this annual event to eat some of the best locally grown sweet corn and enjoy other activities for both children and adults. Among the highlights is the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship. At stake is a total purse prize of $6,100. Carmen Cincotti, last year’s winner and new world record holder, will be back to defend his title. He consumed 61.75 ears in 12 minutes. Yasir Salem, the 2016 title holder, also will be returning for a comeback effort. An amateur contest will precede the professional competition. To

enter, participants must be at least 18 years old and sign up before 12:45 p.m. Other highlights include a Kid Zone, sponsored by Florida Crystals, with rides and other contests beginning at 1 p.m., including oldfashioned bathing suits, as well as kids and adult corn shucking. Two bands — the Krystal River Band and the Andrew Morris Band — will provide live music throughout the day. The South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta celebrates Palm Beach County’s heritage as the “Sweet Corn Capital of the World.” Palm Beach County grows more sweet corn than any other county in the US. Local farmers cultivate more than 27,000 acres yearly. The Sweet Corn Fiesta is an outreach activity of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and is made possible by sponsors and volunteers. Proceeds go to ag-

riculture education and advocacy and to Glades-area food banks. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 11. It is free for kids 5 years old and younger. A $5 unlimited rides

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ST. PETER’S METHODIST CHURCH CEC HOSTS ITS 31ST ANNUAL SPRING FAIR

The St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center (CEC) hosted its 31st annual Spring Fair on Saturday, April 7. The CEC’s largest event of the year, it was a great afternoon with bounce houses, a petting zoo, kids’ games with prizes, baked items for sale, a huge silent auction and themed raffle baskets. St. Peter’s is located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 798-3286 or visit www.stpeterscec.com. PHOTOS BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER

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HORSES AND HOUNDS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS TRI COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE

The ninth annual Horses and Hounds Charitable Foundation fundraiser was held on Sunday, April 8 at Horse and Hounds Farm in Homeland. The event supported the Tri County Animal Rescue this year. Trainer Tom Reed and the Spanish Stallion Encanto gave a performance. The afternoon included a fun dog show and a silent auction. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Elena Schiefele aboard Baroco HGF, Sarah Roda aboard Quintan-Illo, Kerrigan Gluch aboard Iluso and Maria Lithander aboard Barbara HGF.

Beth Bohon with Milo, Freedom Guide Dog in training.

Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue President Peter Torres with Kovu and Vice President Don Wulff with Tiny.

Trainer Tom Reed demonstrates moves with PRE stallion Encanto.

Cassidy White was top bidder for a Jake’s Pet Supply dog themed basket and dog bed.

Emcee Robert Weinroth (back center) with participants in the medium dog contest.

Event hosts Kim Van Kampen, Dr. Jane Bistline and Jeri Caprio with newly rescued Chica.

Kayla Chisholm gives mini horse Twix a kiss.

ROYAL PALM BEACH’S YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOSTS ‘GREASE’ LUNCHEON

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club hosted its “Grease” luncheon on Friday, April 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Club members enjoyed live 1950s musical entertainment and an Italian meal. For more information about the club, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5189. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

(Standing) Dolores Valentine, George Canova and William Cecere; and (seated) Joan Canova and Marie Cecere.

Annette Mulliken and Patricia Tormey with Joseph Tormey.

Annette Herbert and Ellen Calleja.

Young at Heart Membership Chair Lee Messina, President Phyllis Katz and Decorating Committee Chair MaryAnne Robinson.

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WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS ‘FUN, FABULOUS & 40’ FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON

The Women of the Western Communities presented its “Fun, Fabulous & 40” spring brunch, fashion show and auction on Sunday, April 8 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Emcees were Sally Sevareid and Mo Foster from KOOL 105.5. Fashions and accessories were provided by Dress Barn. Hair stylists from Edmund James, Linda Harder and Chelsea Paino, and makeup by Chelsea Tomsik, helped the models to be runway ready. Funds raised went to the group’s scholarship fund. Visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org for more info. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Susie Bark, Joan Iadaresta, Mary Rowe and her daughter Sherrie Rhoads.

Fashion models Tara Zimmerman, Connie Saxon, Kathleen Bagwell, Barbara Russell, Elizabeth Lu and Leslie Gray Streeter with Dress Barn Associate Sierra Secor.

Susan Rubin and Penny Turner.

Hilde Wanklin and Lillian Floyd.

Anne Johnson, Hilde Wanklin and Mary Elizabeth Panella.

Barbara Russell, Leslie Gray Streeter, Connie Saxon and Tara Zimmerman take their turn on the runway.

Kathleen Bagwell and Elizabeth Lu model Dress Barn fashions.

Denise O’Sullivan and Terri Priore look over the silent auction.

Darlene Lebowitz and Liz Thal enjoy the fashions.

WHS THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS BROADWAY MUSICAL ‘HAIRSPRAY’

Wellington High School’s Wolverine Theatre Company staged the Broadway musical Hairspray from Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7. About 30 students sang, danced and acted to put on the show for the large crowd in the audience.

PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

The cast at the end of the musical’s first act.

The cast performs “Good Morning Baltimore.”

Elizabeth Shelby, Alysa Hutchinson and Lauren Dunkley backstage. The cast performs “You Can’t Stop the Beat” to close the show.

Chris Ombres and Emily Shecter in “The Nicest Kids in Town.”

Avery Higgins opens the show.

Avery Higgins and Noah Zaidspiner.

Cast members take their final bow.

WELLINGTON ROTARY CLUB HOSTS A SHREDDING EVENT AND FOOD DRIVE

The Rotary Club of Wellington held a document shredding event on Saturday, April 7 at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The club also collected dry food and canned goods for Wellington Cares. Total Shredding donated their services to this worthy cause. The money raised will help the Wellington Rotary Club Foundation with scholarships. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Local Rotarians were on hand to greet people with a smile.

Total Shredding owners Paul Chamberlain and Monica Lewis.

Mickey Smith brings over a box of papers to be shredded.

Palm Beach Central High School Interact Club members helped out at the shredding event.

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Omega Alpha Announces Best Barn Manager Contest Winners

Throughout the grueling-yet-glamorous Wellington winter season, the focus is on the star-studded performers who grace the Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan Global Dressage Festival rings. Often overlooked are those

who make these performances possible behind the scenes — the barn managers who put in hours upon hours of work organizing, cleaning, scheduling and perfecting every detail. Equine supplement company

Fradkin Presents At Research Conference

Talia Fradkin of Wellington was a student presenter at the seventh annual Palm Beach Atlantic University Interdisciplinary Research Conference, which gives students and faculty alike the opportunity to share and discuss their research. Her presentation focused on “The Effects of U.S. Policy on Genetic Testing and the Trade in Genetic Information and Associated Scientific Research: Its Impact on Privacy and Human Rights in Florida and Worldwide.” Fradkin is a biology/pre-health major and founder and president of the Biotechnology Association of Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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Gerry Felipe Elected New President Of Audubon Everglades

Gerry Felipe was elected president of Audubon Everglades for a two-year term at the group’s annual meeting April 3. He replaces Paton White, who served for two terms. Felipe is especially eager to expand the digital social media capability of Audubon Everglades and to attract more Millennials like himself to join in the conservation and birding activities of the organization. “I want to help educate others about the conservation of our wilderness and the importance of birds. I also hope to spread my passion for nature and how its future correlates with our own,” he said. Felipe has been an at-large member of the Audubon Everglades Board of Directors and is assisting it with his technology expertise, providing sound and audio-visual improvements at the monthly programs widely attended by the public. He has helped the photography club use new software for competitions. Felipe was born in Cuba and

Gerry Felipe came to Florida at age 5. He began his career in IT 12 years ago in Miami and now works as a systems administrator. He has also worked at various nonprofits and has played electric guitar in bands throughout South Florida. Owls are the favorite birds of both he and his wife Sheri, a graphic designer, and they have traveled widely in search of sub-species in addition to those found in Palm Beach County.

Omega Alpha, devoted to producing safe, effective, all-natural remedies, seeks to correct this oversight by highlighting the work of outstanding barn managers who contributed to the success of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and Winter Equestrian Festival. The company rewards contest winners, whose exemplary care brings out the best of their string, with generous prizes, including Omega Alpha all-natural equine health supplements ranging from probiotic digestion formula to coat conditioners. This year, Angela Van Den Brink, of Endel Ots Dressage, and Alex Vespico, of Jet Show Stable, were selected as winners of the Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager Contest. For Brink, who managed a 14-horse string this season, it’s all about living her passion. “I enjoy taking care of them,” she said. “I love horses; I always have.” A happy surprise, Brink said she’s thrilled to see her work noticed. “It means the world to me,” she said. “It’s nice to be recognized for all the little things and know that people appreciate it.”

More importantly, she looks forward to adding to her arsenal of Omega Alpha products, which she already relies on to keep her horses happy and healthy. Likewise, Vespico is honored to have received the award and to play a role in running Jet Show Stable. To keep things running smoothly, she relies on serious organization. For example, Vespico explained that everything has a tack trunk. The bridles have a designated trunk, the saddle pads and so on, so she always knows where to find things. It also helps that she enjoys the stable’s clientele and the stable’s owners, Jimmy and Danielle Torano. “I can’t thank the customers enough,” she said. “One of the best parts of working here is all the customers. I’ve made a lot of great friendships. I can’t thank Jimmy and Danielle enough. I love working with them, and they’re great horsemen.” Looking ahead, Vespico looks forward to implementing Omega Alpha products into her routine, particularly as Jet Show Stable prepares to hit the road for upcom-

2018 Winter Equestrian Festival Omega Alpha Best Manager of the Season Alex Vespico and her two assistants Oreo and Coco receive their bit box and Omega Alpha supplements. ing shows like Tryon, Lake Placid and the Hampton Classic. “I’m really excited to try out these new products from Omega Alpha,” she said. “I think it’s great that they did this to give a little bit of spotlight to those who

Angela Van Den Brink and Endel Ots of Endel Ots Dressage receive the 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Omega Alpha Best Manager bit box and Omega Alpha supplements. aren’t usually in the spotlight so much.” Omega Alpha has been developing all-natural equine products through research-based science for more than 20 years. Learn more at www.omegaalpha.ca.

RPB’s Ovdiyenko Among Mounts Photo Winners

Rochelle Wolberg, curator/ director at the Mounts Botanical Garden, Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden, recently announced the winners of Mounts’ 11th Annual Photography Contest, which was open to amateur photographers of any age. This year, in conjunction with the garden’s current exhibit “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” Mounts added a new Environmental category to photograph how disposable plastics and other

trash befoul Palm Beach County’s natural landscapes and waterways. The winners of this year’s contest include: Best in Show, Jo Ann Ricchiuti of South Palm Beach; Plant Life, Melanie Valentine of Lake Worth; Animal Life, Jo Ann Ricchiuti of South Palm Beach, People in the Garden, Alma Patricia Dietz of West Palm Beach; Scenic/Landscapes, Martin Cohen of Lake Worth; Nature Close-ups, Stephanie Ovdiyenko of Royal Palm Beach; and Environmental,

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Berean Students Serve Meal At Quantum House

Berean Christian School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, under the direction of Sheri Fyke, had the opportunity to serve at the Quantum House, located on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, on Tuesday, March 20. The students took time out of the school day to prepare a meal for the families who are guests at the facility as they are going through medical issues with a child.

The students were thrilled to put together a “Taco Tuesday” lunch meal so that the families could have a meal ready for them. One goal of the BCS chapter of the National Honor Society is to serve their school and their community. Learning to serve others is one way to develop as a leader and as an individual. To learn about Berean Christian School’s National Honor Society or any other school program, visit www.bcsbulldogs.org.

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Berean Christian School students at Quantum House.

Golden Grove Leads Area In Jump Rope For Heart Golden Grove Elementary School’s staff, families and students have donated more than $168,961 to the American Heart Association over the past 14 years. Last year and this year, Golden Grove took second place in collections for all of Palm Beach County, along with being listed as one of

the Top 10 schools in collections for the state. Jump Rope for Heart is a national education and fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE), and has been teaching children the importance of

maintaining a healthy heart for 39 years. Since physical education teacher Cathy Lake is retiring soon, this year’s “Hero’s Goal” was set at $20,000 in her honor. The school collected a record high this year of $20,506 for the American Heart Association.

Students and staff jumped at the chance to help fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s Number 1 and Number 5 killers. “It is our privilege to do what we can to promote heart wellness at Golden Grove through educating our students on how to maintain a healthy heart,” Lake said. Five Palm Beach Central High School students were recently honored at the Scripps Research Institute for achievements at the Palm Beach Regional Science Fair. Students (L-R) Courtney Sgaliardich, Camille Zywczyk, Lindsey Miller, Danielle Hardeman and Marina Karki placed first or second in their respective categories and will represent Palm Beach County at the State Science & Engineering Fair.

Golden Grove students take part in Jump Fope for Heart.

Teacher Cathy Lake with honored students.

Wellington Elementary Class Celebrates National Pi Day It’s a day that brings math lovers, sweet-toothed pie enthusiasts and pizza fanatics together: National Pi Day. Recently, teacher Kate Lane’s fifth-grade class cele-

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It Takes A Huge Amount Of Stamina To Grow Old These Days

I’ve been speaking with more and more 65-year-old people who are off to visit their parents on the weekend. This means there are a lot of 80- and 90-year-old folks out there. For this, we can thank recent medical advances, along with good, clean living and lots of pluck. It takes moxie to face the day when the day is so uncertain. You start by reading the obituaries to see if you’ve lost any high school pals. You continue by ingesting a boatload of pills on pure faith. After all, the doctor said do it, so you do it. And you end by turning on the news to watch the nation you helped build undergo change after change until it is a far different place than what you had

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fame. If a part breaks, they just replace it. One 96-year-old, wobbling as she stood up from a chair, apologized to me by saying, “I’ve got to get my hip replacement replaced.” “How long do they last?” I asked. “Only about 20 years,” she ruefully replied. The next day, my next door neighbor was explaining to her neighbor why she hadn’t been seen outside last week. “I had a pacemaker put in,” she said. “I had to stay in the hospital overnight.” I was in the hospital overnight when I had my first child, and this woman is released the day after having electrodes

attached to her heart muscle? Not only that, but the second neighbor, a former nurse, replied, “Well, that’s not such a big deal, is it?” If you told these people, when they were 12 years old, that they were going to lose all their friends, have to take medicine every day, watch everything they ever worked for go to ruin, and frequently be cut open to have metal plates and pieces of plastic and battery wires put into their bodies because their own natural parts were breaking down, those kids would’ve run away screaming. Instead, they’re plugging along day to day, sometimes thanking surgeons for

implanting replacement aortas where their own aortas used to be. I mean, you have to give these people credit. What fortitude! What stamina! What bravery! These people are the Energizer bunnies of the shuffleboard set, not that any of them play a game as outdated as shuffleboard. And I’m especially in awe of the mental strength. What do you tell yourself the day before they cut you open to take out your original hip and put in a new one? For most of them, it’s “I’m so lucky.” That just boggles my mind. And I hope to be just like them when I grow up.

‘Chappaquiddick’ Is An Unusually Nuanced Political Drama

The new film Chappaquiddick surprised me because it is not a polemic. Most political films are so oriented toward providing a particular viewpoint. If there is a film about Trump, Bush, Clinton or Obama, you may be certain that the filmmaker wants you to believe whatever he/ she does. This movie stands out because it does try to be at least some degree objective. While there is plenty of room for steamy or outrageous scenes, director John Curran focuses more on the people, and in doing so, he provides far more drama than we are used to. For those who don’t recall the events since they happened nearly a half century ago, by 1969, the Kennedys had become almost the royal family of America but were reeling from the assassinations of President John Kennedy and presidential hopeful Sen. Robert Kennedy. All of their friends and supporters, and there were very many, were convinced that Robert would win the presidency in 1968 to re-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler store “Camelot.” After his death, all eyes fell on the youngest of the Kennedy sons, Edward “Ted” Kennedy (Jason Clarke). His father Joseph Kennedy Sr. (Bruce Dern) had always belittled him, calling him the least of the Kennedys. Even after his election to the U.S. Senate, it was felt he was simply raiding the coattails of his older brothers. Suddenly, however, he was the man to lead the “restoration.” He was personally far weaker than his brothers, as known for illicit affairs as much as John but without much of Robert’s fire. But he was still a

Kennedy. One night in 1969, a group of the true believers met on Chappaquiddick Island near Martha’s Vineyard to both party and plan ahead for the 1972 election. At the end of the evening, Ted Kennedy gave a ride to one of the “boiler room girls,” Mary Jo Kopechne (Kate Mara), to get her back to her motel. On that night, he missed a turn and went off the Dike Bridge, his car going into the river. Kennedy escaped, but Kopechne was left behind. He later claimed that he dived down to try to save her several times but could not. What we do know is that he left the area, passed several houses, went to sleep and later had brunch, calling in his top advisor Joseph Gargan (Ed Helms), who notified police. The results were dynamite. Kopechne had not drowned but had been trapped in an air bubble and over the course of a period of time had suffocated as the air ran out. It was possible that had Kennedy immediately called the police, she might have been saved.

What happened changed presidential history. Most experts thought Kennedy would likely win against Richard Nixon, a man despised by the elite. We watch as the Kennedy clan, their key advisors, the fawning media and the extraordinarily cooperative police spin the whole thing. Kennedy gets two months’ probation, and most of the television and newspaper people were quite willing to either ignore the whole thing or push the message that it really was not important. However, despite the best efforts of these people, Kennedy never was able to win the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party. Much of the film focuses on the spin, on how the impact of what he had done affected Kennedy emotionally (not very much), and that is what gives it power. We live in a world of scandal. The media spend hours worrying over an affair of a president 10 years before he came to power while the same people either ignored the Kopechne event or even occasionally

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CENTRAL CHAMBER HOLDS MEET-AND-GREET WITH NEW SUPERINTENDENT

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet-and-greet with new Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II on Friday, April 6. Previously the School District of Palm Beach County’s chief operating officer, Fennoy has an extensive background in school administration and leadership. A Wellington resident, he expressed his goal to continuously work for excellence in Palm Beach County schools. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

Dr. Charlene Ford, Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Todd McLendon, Barbara Miedema, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Superintendent Donald Fennoy, Donia Roberts, Mickey Smith and Krista Basore.

School Board Member Marcia Andrews, School Board Member Barbara McQuinn, Superintendent Donald Fennoy and School Board Member Erica Whitfield.

Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Superintendent Donald Fennoy and Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara.

Central Chamber of Commerce Treasurer John Campanola, Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Robbin Lee, Superintendent Donald Fennoy and Dr. Lori Lane Hansen.

Superintendent Donald Fennoy with Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce CEO Mary Lou Bedford.

Wellington Councilman Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Superintendent Donald Fennoy, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Clinics Can Help To Host Golf Classic April 20 At Madison Green

Clinics Can Help, the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit helping to enable access to healthcare to all through the donation of medical equipment and supplies, is counting the days until the fifth annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic. The event, set for Friday, April 20 at the Madison Green Country Club in Royal Palm Beach, will be the biggest and best tournament yet for the nonprofit organization. "We are thrilled to have grown our event over the past few years," said Owen O’Neill, executive director of Clinics Can Help.

"As our organization grows, and we serve even more people, our tournament grows as well. This year, we’ve got fun additions to be announced to the day of tournament activities, and even some surprises for the female participants. I am confident that our golfers and supporters will have an incredible day.” Continuing to serve in the honorary chair role is golf great Dana Quigley, who became involved with the organization following an accident that left his son disabled. Matt Lincoln of CBS 12 is once again honorary media chair

and has been a tremendous asset to the organization. Committee members include Sally Chester, Gil Martinez, Andrea McMillan, Myk Nelson, Owen O’Neill, Alan Salomon and Pam Swensen. Each committee member has a very personal reason for participating and all are equally excited to host an entertaining day on the greens. Featuring a 1 p.m. shotgun start (registration opens at 11:30 a.m.), the golf classic offers prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Hole in One. Following the game, players and attendees are invited to participate in an expan-

sive and exciting silent auction, delectable bites and an awards ceremony. Proceeds support CCH’s Kinder Project, the organization’s program supporting families of children with special needs. Many of the children in CCH’s Kinder Project are affected by serious medical conditions and would not be able to afford the supplies and equipment that enables them to lead more independent lives. "Providing medically necessary equipment to children, and their families, is not something that should be a luxury," Quigley said.

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its offerings. The nonprofit recently celebrated the opening of a new office and warehouse. Sponsors of the event include: Palm Beach Golf Center; Cemex; Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley; 640 Hurricane; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; 97.9 WRMF; CBS 12; and Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. Registration for the event is $175 per golfer; $600 for a foursome. For more information on this event, or Clinics Can Help, call (561) 640-2995 or visit www. clinicscanhelp.org.

April 14 Honor Flight To Celebrate 82 Local WWII And Korean War Vets

They left their hometowns and families to serve their country in the U.S. Armed Forces during some of the most tumultuous and tense times of their generations. They often returned home with little fanfare. It is now Southeast Florida Honor Flight’s privilege to pay tribute to 82 World War II and Korean War veterans with an Honor Flight on Saturday, April 14, the first of four flights in 2018. A total of 15 WWII and 67 Korean War veterans will be flown from Palm Beach International Airport to Washington, D.C., for the day. Every Honor Flight is designed to bring local veterans to Washington to visit and reflect at

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continued from page 1 Review Board is the least technical, then we have the Local Planning Agency, which is more technical,” Larson said. “It’s the foundation for everything that we do, including our plats, our zoning and ordinances — whether they are new or revised. It is the big picture where everything else is built from. And then you get to Planning & Zoning. That board is the most technical. It’s taking the LPA things and putting it on a microscopic level. Those are your site plans, your landscape plans, your drainage plans.” After playing a huge role for the whole community in reviewing the planning and zoning applications for just about everything that has been built during her tenure, Larson announced her decision to step down at the March 28 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. “I have been asked to stay on the commission, and I take that as

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tree if it wasn’t native to Florida,” Garvey said. For the past 20 years, Wellington has carried the Tree City title by following four hallmarks of the distinction: having a tree department, a tree ordinance, a

the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. After a 4:30 a.m. check-in, veterans, their guardians and Honor Flight staff will board the chartered American Airlines Airbus 321 and head to Washington. The group will visit, via four police-escorted motor coaches, the Air Force Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The April 14 trip is made up of veterans who served during WWII and the Korean War, with a few serving in both Korea and Vietnam, from the following military branches: Army (57), Navy (17),

Air Force (8), Marines (4) and Coast Guard (2). In Honor Flight tradition, the public can also show how they remember these veterans by welcoming them home from Washington at Operation Homecoming at Palm Beach International Airport on the evening of Saturday, April 14. Operation Homecoming is an emotional event for both the veterans and the crowd. All are invited to come await the veterans’ arrival to give them a true welcome home — a welcome that most never received years ago. Signs of thanks, flags, cheers and handshakes are encouraged. Operation Homecoming takes place at Palm Beach International

Airport, Level 2, Concourse A/B. The Honor Flight will arrive at PBIA at 7:20 p.m. Early arrival is recommended. For more information on Operation Homecoming, call (855) FLYAVET (855-359-2838). As no accessible official veteran database exists with the federal government, Southeast Florida Honor Flight relies on word of mouth, public education via presentations and civic and veteran groups to find WWII and Korean War veterans to sign up for their Honor Flight. If you are, or if you know of a WWII or Korean War veteran who would like to take their Honor Flight, and has not already done so, either call (855)

a compliment, as I believe I have acted for the benefit of the village during my 24 years,” she said at the meeting. “I will still be here as a resident of Royal Palm Beach. A wise person once said, ‘It’s not always what others need from you, it’s what you need.’ At this point in time, this is what I need. So, I want to thank you all for the experience.” With years in the environmental consulting industry, a degreed chemist, Larson spent years running her own consulting business, called ENTEL Environmental Companies Inc., for her clients and their projects. From the permitting process, to the expert testimony, to sampling water throughout Palm Beach County, to the monitoring of phosphate mines in central Florida, she has been on every side of the environmental industry and has helped ensure the preservation of the environmental quality for the village and the surrounding areas. The March 28 meeting culminated her current three-year term as a commissioner and her 24th consecutive year on the board. “I have learned a lot over the years, and it has not all been about the ordinances,” she said. “I have

worked with a number of planning and zoning staff members, and I have worked with a variety of councils, and I have worked with a tremendous number of volunteers through this board.” She was asked by two council members to join the Planning & Zoning Commission back in 1994. “At that point, the village was not in a really good position, as it is now. Then we acquired a very strong mayor, a very strong village manager, and with the subsequent councils who made incredible decisions, we are all now benefiting from those good decisions today. We are in a position no other municipality is in: we have money in the bank, we don’t need to increase our taxes and we have the highest park acreage per capita around. All we have to do now is not mess it up,” she said with a chuckle. “We’ve gone from pretty much the bottom to way up on top in the time frame I have been here.” Sitting on the Planning & Zoning Commission can sometimes be a great deal of work. For example, last year the commissioners were given a box of materials that weighed 42 pounds to review for one meeting. However, Larson was quick to point out that current board members have more resources than ever before to support them in their work. “You have resources that 90 percent of the time I have been on this board, we did not have,” she said at the March 28 meeting. “You will have great training, and the staff will always answer your questions. And thanks to former Councilman [David] Swift, we have an attorney with us at every meeting. We never had that before. We had to sit here and ask questions that nobody

could answer. Not only do we have an attorney, we have [Village Attorney] Jennifer [Ashton]. We are so fortunate.” Larson offered some parting advice to her fellow commissioners. “What I want to leave you with is, if you don’t understand something, ask. Remember, you are the only board that is required in our village charter. None of the other boards are required,” she said. “This one is required because it is important. It is important for the village and for the applicant to have a proper review of their agenda item.” Larson said that some of her favorite things about Royal Palm Beach are the dog parks, which she had a large role in getting started back in the 1990s. “There was a group of us who used to meet up at the Todd Robiner Park on the west side with our dogs,” she recalled. “The park was fenced, but where we were, it wasn’t. We had been meeting up there for a couple of years. The village improved the park, and with those improvements came signs that said, ‘No Dogs Allowed.’ At that time there was a village ordinance that stated that no dogs were allowed on public property within the village.” That was something Larson set about to change. “Technically, we realized that would mean a resident could not walk their dog on the sidewalks, because that, too, is public property,” Larson said. “We had our own police department, and my husband got a warning ticket while walking one of our dogs. I knew everybody, as I had been working on planning and zoning. I got on the phone with David Farber, who

community forestry program and celebrating Arbor Day. The annual event at the Wellington Amphitheater that spreads awareness fulfills the fourth requirement. Arbor Day has been celebrated for generations, and Earth Day began in the 1970s. Today, both are commemorated around the globe. For more information about this event, or other upcoming Wellington events, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events.

FLYAVET (855-359-2838) or fill out the veteran application online at www.honorflightsefl.org. Attention all Vietnam veterans: Southeast Florida Honor Flight is now taking veteran applications from Vietnam veterans, who will soon become the next group of veterans to be honored. Honor Flight also always needs guardians — trip escorts for the veterans — for the four flights per year. For those interested, visit www.honorflightsefl.org and complete the online guardian application. It is an extremely meaningful day for both guardian and veteran. Southeast Florida Honor Flight, along with the 133 other hubs

in the nationwide Honor Flight Network, is dedicated to flying America’s veterans to their respective memorials in Washington, D.C., free of charge to the veteran. Southeast Florida Honor Flight is a 100 percent volunteer organization based in Stuart, serving Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties. For more information, to get involved or donate, visit: www.honorflightsefl.org or www. facebook.com/honorflight, or call (855) FLYAVET (855-359-2838). The next scheduled Honor Flight will be May 19. Top priority continues to be given to WWII veterans and terminal veterans of any war.

Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Jackie Larson and Mayor Fred Pinto with Larson’s certificate of appreciation at the April 5 council meeting. PHOTO BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER was then the village manager.” That led to a meeting that began the process to make Royal Palm Beach a more dog-friendly community. “On Christmas Eve morning, he set up a meeting. Everyone came. We had a conference room full of people. David got on the phone with the police chief, and he came over. David [worked] to get everything straightened out, so we were allowed to use the parks,” Larson said. “Then, for the next six months, we rewrote the ordinances so that dogs were allowed on leashes in public places. Then, we had the chance to build the dog parks. I think we now have enough dog parks, a total of four.” Larson added that she is grateful to live in Royal Palm Beach. “Royal Palm Beach is work-

ing folks and retirees,” she said. “There are so many people whom I have watched their kids grow up and whose kids have come back and bought houses. That is what Royal Palm Beach is; it’s real.” Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin spoke for many at the March 28 meeting when he said, “On behalf of the village, we would all like to thank you for your 24 years of service.” At the April 5 council meeting, Mayor Fred Pinto presented Larson with a certificate of appreciation. “We are going to miss your knowledge and diligence in helping us with the Planning & Zoning Commission for the many years you have,” said Pinto, who thanked her for her professionalism, passion and commitment.

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INTERNATIONAL GAY POLO TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO IPC IN WELLINGTON

The ninth annual Land Rover Palm Beach International Gay Polo Tournament took place on Saturday, April 7 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Tailgating party tents on both sides of the polo field were decorated with flair for an elaborate competition on Saturday, April 7. Learn more at www.gaypolo.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Action continued at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington last weekend with two matches in the prestigious USPA U.S. Open Polo Championship. Valiente and U.S. Polo Assn. headlined the first Sunday match of the tournament. Grant Ganzi’s team put up a good fight in the first half, but Valiente pulled ahead to claim another win 9-6. Page 21

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WHS Volleyball Boys Push Past Visiting Park Vista

The Wellington High School boys volleyball team hosted district foe Park Vista High School on Thursday, April 5, defeating the Cobras in five sets (25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 13-25, 16-14). The win lifted the Wolverines to 8-1 on the season, while the Cobras fell to 104. The match swung like a pendulum through each set. Page 27 2018

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A pick-six in the first half by Hawk linebacker Ayanna Wiltshire was the difference in a nail-biter April 5 at Seminole Ridge High School, as the Hawks held on to edge the visiting Wellington High School team 12-7. Wiltshire picked off a Hallie Walker pass to return it 18 yards to lift the Hawks up 6-0. Page 27

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Valiente Wins First Sunday Match Of U.S. Open Tourney

Action continued at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington last weekend with two matches in the prestigious USPA U.S. Open Polo Championship. The weekend marked the debut of Flexjet and Valiente, finalists for the USPA Gold Cup, the second most important tournament of the season. Melissa Ganzi’s Flexjet played on Saturday, taking a comfortable 9-4 victory over Colorado. Flexjet was represented by Melissa Ganzi, Nico Pieres, Gonzalito

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Valiente took home a big win in the U.S. Open Polo Championship. PHOTOS BY ALEX PACHECO

able to claim another win 9-6. The Valiente team remains undefeated so far this season. Valiente was represented by Bob Jornayvaz, Tommy Beresford, Facundo Pieres and Adolfo Cambiaso, while U.S. Polo Assn. included Grant Ganzi, Juancito Bollini, Alejandro Novillo Astrada and Juan Martín Nero. Best Playing Pony went to Pecorina, played by Pieres and owned by Curtis Pilot. Beresford was named Most Valuable Player. The tournament continues this weekend at IPC. Considered to be the most prestigious polo tournament in the United States, the U.S. Open is the apex of the 26-goal tournaments held during the Florida high-goal winter polo season. After the inaugural U.S. Open in 1904, the tournament was not played again until 1910. In 2004, marking 100 years since the tournament’s inception, the U.S. Open relocated to the International Polo Club Palm Beach, where it has been held ever since. IPC is a premier polo destination, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospital-

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Lennar Announces Home Premier Equestrian Sponsors Evening Center Opening At Arden With Rider Laura Graves At ShowChic

Top South Florida homebuilder Lennar recently announced the opening of the welcome home center at Arden, South Florida’s first master-planned “agriculture neighborhood” community located around scenic Arden Lake near Wellington. Now open and selling on-site, Lennar at Arden features an array of beautiful home designs with resort-style amenities that promote healthy living. The community also includes a centrally located community farm that will produce fruits, vegetables and herbs, along with more than 20 miles of walking and bike trails. In total, Arden offers 1,200 acres of lakes, parks and open space designed for comfort and elegance while incorporating the beauty of nature. “The explosive growth of agrihoods with farm-to-table living amenities and the desire for open, green spaces and recreational activities that exemplify healthy living is undeniable nationwide,” said Dan Grosswald, Lennar Palm Atlantic Division president. “Arden offers South Florida the finest in destination living that combines all of these amenities and more in response to a growing demand from millennials,

baby boomers and everyone in-between.” Lennar’s collection of homes at Arden start from the low $400s and offer more than 3,550 square feet of living. The beautifully designed open floor plans offer expansive family and kitchen areas, three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and three-car garages. All Arden homes are filled with premium features and finishes, including stainless-steel appliances, wood-finish cabinetry, granite countertops, oversized ceramic tile flooring, and Lennar’s home automation platform as part of its Everything’s Included package. Designed to combine luxury with active, healthy living, this first-class community keeps every family member in mind. With year-round programming, including seasonal organic farming classes led by dedicated farm managers, and an on-site lifestyle director, fitness center, tennis courts, and more, Arden offers something for everyone without ever having to leave the community. Arden is situated off of Southern Blvd. near Twenty-Mile Bend. For more info., call (855) 810-4956 or visit www. lennarpalmatlantic.com/c/arden.

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Comcast Brings New 1 Gigabit Internet Service To PBC

Comcast recently announced that it is introducing a new internet service in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast that will deliver speeds up to 1 gigabit per second to residential and business customers. These speeds will be among the fastest and most widely available in the area. The new speed is available across Comcast’s service areas in Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and Hendry counties, and portions of Brevard County. Comcast’s new 1 gigabit internet service will use DOCSIS 3.1 technology that makes it possible for Xfinity and Comcast Business internet customers to receive gigabit speeds over the communications

lines that most customers already have in their homes and offices. “We’re delivering gigabit speeds over a network that already serves thousands of homes and businesses across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast,” said Javier Garcia, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Comcast’s Florida Region. “As consumers and small businesses continue to rely even more heavily on the internet, we have the advanced technology in place to meet this growing demand.” It’s good news for the county, as well. “This new technology investment by Comcast aligns with Palm Beach County’s economic development efforts,” Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay said.

“The ability to say 1 gig service is available across Palm Beach County has tremendous value as we seek to attract residents and businesses.” In addition to residential consumers, this new technology will benefit small businesses that have a need for faster download speeds without costly and disruptive construction of new network facilities. Business Internet 1 Gig and Business Internet 500 speed tiers are also now available to thousands of business customers in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. The new service tiers complement other multi-gigabit options already available to Comcast Business customers, including Comcast Business Ethernet, which the company launched and has been expanding nationally since 2011.

Those services can support speeds of 100 gigabits per second over fiber. “We know first-hand from our small business members how important internet speed and reliability are to their bottom line,” said Michael DeBock, president and CEO of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. “Comcast’s new internet speed tiers will support the development, attraction and growth of technology-based businesses and jobs in our community.” The announcement follows a number of moves that the company has made to enhance its high-speed internet offerings, including an expansion of its national Wi-Fi network, which now includes 18 million hotspots; doubling its network capacity every 18 to 24 months;

introducing xFi, a free platform that lets customers personalize, manage and control their home Wi-Fi experience; and launching 2 gigabit and 1 gigabit per second home internet services. Comcast has increased its internet speeds 17 times in the past 17 years. New and current residential customers can visit www.xfinity.com/ gig to learn about the new service and request additional information about it. Small and mid-sized businesses in buildings already served by Comcast can upgrade to Business Internet 1 Gig and Business Internet 500 by calling Comcast or visiting www.business.comcast.com/gig to change their service and order a new modem.

Primerica Promotes Local Representative To Regional VP

Primerica recently announced the promotion of Tammy Bussey to regional vice president. “I am pleased to announce that Tammy Bussey has joined this exceptional group of leaders,” CEO Glenn J. Williams said. “Tammy’s success is a barometer of the number of people that Primerica has helped

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Sem Ridge Flag Football Holds On To Defeat Wellington

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report A pick-six in the first half by Hawk linebacker Ayanna Wiltshire was the difference in a nail-biter Wednesday, April 5 at Seminole Ridge High School, as the Hawks held on to edge the visiting Wellington High School team 12-7. Wiltshire picked off a Hallie Walker pass in the middle to return it 18 yards to lift the Hawks up 6-0. Seminole Ridge extended its

lead to 12-0 with 1:30 remaining on the clock before the half when quarterback Ashley Hollandsworth connected with Kelsey Morrison for a 37-yard touchdown pass. The Wolverines played well defensively, but the team struggled to move the ball consistently on offense as the first half came to a close. Wellington developed some momentum with two second half interceptions by Juliana Ulloa. The

first came early in the second half during a long Hawk drive, but the Wolverines were unable to convert the turnover into points to close the margin. Ulloa came up big a second time with her second pick, and this time the Wolverine offense was able to capitalize. Wellington sustained a drive to start the fourth quarter. Walker led the Wolverine offense down the field, and found Samantha See FLAG FOOTBALL, page 29

Seminole Ridge rusher Emma Wagenman goes for the flag pull.

Hawk receiver Chloe Griffin advances the ball after a catch.

Wellington quarterback Hallie Walker tries to avoid the pull.

Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Samantha Bean runs to the outside after a catch. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Volleyball Boys Push Past Visiting Park Vista

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys volleyball team hosted district foe Park Vista High School on Thursday, April 5, defeating the Cobras in five sets (25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 13-25, 16-14). The win lifted the Wolverines to 8-1 on the season, while the Cobras fell to 10-4. The match swung like a pendulum through each set, with the Wolver-

ines trailing by two most of the way through the first, but rallied and took the lead 17-16 just beyond the midway point, and eventually went on to seal the first set 25-21. The second set was a battle. Both teams were locked-up early at 3-3, but the Cobras pulled ahead, leading 16-12. The Wolverines then went on a four-point run to tie it up again at 16-16, which forced the Cobras to call a time out.

Connor Klotz drives the ball between the Park Vista defenders.

Wellington did manage to take a brief 19-18 lead late in the set behind Connor Klotz and Stephen Papia, who combined for 6 kills, but Park Vista reclaimed the lead and the set 26-24 to tie the match. The Wolverines mirrored their first set score, taking the third 25-21. Klotz, Papa and Brendan Bourdreau combined for 11 kills in the third. Park Vista took the fourth set See VOLLEYBALL, page 29

Zach Herb serves for Wellington.

Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stephen Papia keeps the ball in play. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Coca-Cola Takes Home Inaugural Carlos Gracida Cup At IPC

On Saturday, March 31, undefeated La Indiana and Coca-Cola met at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington with hopes to secure the first Carlos Gracida Cup title. In a close back-and-forth game, Coca-Cola secured an 11-10 win in overtime. Adrenaline pumping from the first throw-in, Coca-Cola scored the opening goal in the first 40 seconds off of Steve Krueger’s mallet. La Indiana’s Jeff Hall quickly answered back, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Intense play ensued in the first three chukkers, as the Coca-Cola

squad played tough defense with Sugar Erskine effectively blocking several La Indiana shots on goal. Despite Coca-Cola’s defensive plays, each La Indiana player made it on the board in the first half to begin the fourth chukker tied 4-4. The second half was characterized by several fouls, as both teams fought to gain control of the scoreboard. Back-to-back La Indiana goals from Toro Ruiz and Hall were quickly matched by goals from Krueger and a powerful team play by Gillian Johnston and Nacho Novillo Astrada. A Penalty 4 conver-

Coca-Cola’s Steve Krueger, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Gillian Johnston and Sugar Erskine accept the Carlos Gracida Cup from Nano Gracida.

sion from Hall, his third goal of the day, gave La Indiana a 7-6 lead with two chukkers remaining. Coca-Cola, determined not to let the game slip away, added two goals in the fifth, shutting out La Indiana. With only a one-goal difference on the board, sixth chukker play was aggressive. Facundo Obregon, solid from the penalty line, sunk a Penalty 2 to equalize the score yet again 8-8. Coca-Cola’s Erskine was not about to give up so easily, making an impressive run to goal that had the crowd cheering from the sidelines. With only a few seconds remaining in regulation time, Coca-Cola held the lead 10-9, but La Indiana quickly gained an opportunity to force the game into overtime with a Penalty 2 scored again by Obregon. A successful shot through the uprights sent the game into a seventh chukker. Five seconds into the overtime period, a Penalty 4 was awarded to Astrada, who successfully converted, securing the Carlos Gracida Cup for Coca-Cola 11-10. Most Valuable Player was awarded to Erskine, whose defensive plays and impressive field goals helped propel Coca-Cola to victory. “We knew they were going to be super tough because of the way they have been playing the whole year.

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continued from page 27 Bean for a 10-yard touchdown to slice into the Hawk lead 12-7. Ulloa was instrumental in getting the Wolverines back the ball, breaking up two more Hawk passes to give Wellington another chance to rally. Walker connected with Bean on a fourth and six to move

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continued from page 27 25-13, dominating the net against a struggling Wolverine front. Errors added to Wellington’s demise in the fourth set. The fourth set win by the Cobras forced the fifth set.

The Cobras jumped out to a 3-0 lead to start the final set. The Wolverines rallied to tie it at 3-3. A serve error by the Wolverines appeared to give the Cobras a burst of momentum. They reclaimed the lead 7-3, forcing Wellington to call a time-out. The Wolverines trailed most of the way, but rallied with a five-point run to go up 9-8. Park Vista refused to surrender,

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tying the set at 14-14 with big plays at the net. Wellington was also able to come up with some big plays to steal the 16-14 win for the match victory. Klotz was key in the final set with four kills. Boudreau also played a critical role serving in the fifth. Top performers for Wellington on the night included Klotz, credited with 17 kills, and Papia with 11 kills. Bourdreau had two blocks.

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Saturday, April 14 • Lakeside Family Fun Days will return to Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. Come out and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, serene sounds from the fountain, and browse through gently used and unused items. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. • The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Saturday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register. Visit www. pbcnature.com for more info. • The Wellington Garden Club will present its Tropical Heat Wave Flower Show on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. The event is free and open to the public. See orchids, begonias, bromeliads and succulents perfectly presented by members and judged by accredited National Garden Club judges. Have your gardening questions answered by master gardeners. Listen to speakers and see demonstrations. For more info., visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Treats Story Time for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. Join in for sweet songs, savory stories and a delicious craft. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Springtime Vegetables for ages 14 and up on Saturday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m. Borrow a cookbook, test a recipe, and share your tips, family recipes and kitchen adventures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Stormwater Treatment Area 2 in search of flamingos on Saturday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • Heights Night of Worship will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, April 15 • Audubon of the Everglades will walk and ride in Everglades National Park all day on Sunday, April 15. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Palm Beach County Tea Party organization will hold a Celebrate America Tax Day Rally on Sunday, April 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. The event is open to the public and will have activities for children, food trucks, music, face painting, speakers, a booth to write letters to veterans and more. Talk radio host Joyce Kaufman of WFTL will serve as em-

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cee. Speakers will include U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-District 18), Mark Meckler of Convention of States, Gold Star parents Billy and Karen Vaughn, Candace Owens and Driena Sixto of Turning Point USA, and Tom Rento of the United West. For more info., visit www.palmbeachcountyteaparty.org. • The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, April 15 with the USPA 114th U.S. Open Polo Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www. internationalpoloclub.com. Monday, April 16 • Florida Atlantic University will hold a seminar on Automation in Transportation on Monday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach. For more info., visit www.cues.fau. edu/events/automation. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stress Awareness Month: Taking Care of Yourself for adults on Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Learn how you can use massage, breathing techniques and meditation to de-stress. Relax and leave your problems at the door. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Online Safety Tips With Officer Mancino for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to stay safe on the internet. Answer questions correctly and win a special prize and receive an “Internet Wizard” certificate. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Tuesday, April 17 • The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, April 17 at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images” for adults on Tuesday, April 17 through Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Intermediate Series Ink Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Want to get that perfect graphic look to your work? Let your inner graphic or comic book artist soar by learning to give your sketches life with ink. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Painting Pals for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Create unique watercolor artwork. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Squishy, Squirmy Worms for ages 6 to 11 on Tuesday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day a little early by exploring worms and other tiny critters that help keep our planet healthy. Learn about worm anatomy and make your own compost worm bin to bring home. Materials will be provided. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Watch anime, eat snacks, and talk with friends and fellow fans about all the coolest shows from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. Wednesday, April 18 • The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will host a Hot Topic Luncheon: The New Role of State Colleges on Wednesday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). The special guest speaker will be Ava Parker, president of Palm Beach State College. Visit www.lwvpbc.org or call (561) 9684123 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 18 at 3 p.m. Use science, design and engineering skills to create a colorful kaleidoscope. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. Do you love story time songs? Join in for a jam session with all your favorites. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County and the Florida Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce will meet at Romeo’s Italian Cuisine (13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington) on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. The topic will be safe schools. For more info., call (561) 889-6527 or visit www. prhchamber.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Writers Reading Open Mic for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their work in this open mic event, or come just to listen. Preferred reading length of no more than five minutes/750 words. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present An Evening with Chris Botti on Wednesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, April 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Pokémon League for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 7 to 12 on Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. What if you found out that you were a wizard? Grab a copy of the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Read it, eat cookies and

share your thoughts. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Minecraft: Where Are the Mobs?” for ages 7 and up on Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. Have fun playing Minecraft Pocket Edition with your friends. Participants can bring their own device or use one of the library’s. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host the Wellington High School Jazz Band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, April 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Bullet Journal Workshop for adults on Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Create an analog organizational system for the 21st century. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Friday, April 20 • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Friday, April 20 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids ages 4 to 8 on Friday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Science of Paper Airplanes for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Design your own paper airplane and test it against others to see which will fly the farthest distance and remain in the air the longest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the L.A. Theatre Works in The Mountaintop by Katori Hallon on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. What happened inside that room the night before remains a mystery. Playwright Katori Hall surmises what may have transpired. Rife with humor and political jabs, the acclaimed play contains mature language. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present A Chorus Line on Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Saturday, April 21 • The Color Vibe 5K will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 9 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more information, visit www. thecolorvibe.com. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

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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

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

TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR DOCTOR APPLIANCE SERVICES — Repair and Maintenance. Free Estimates Fair Prices. Also offer handyman work. Family owned. Call 305-342-2808 EXPERIENCED

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

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

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JOHNNY V'S MOBILE SCRATCH & DENT REPAIR — 561-252-8295 Residential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

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ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING 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 RC-0067207

BLUE MOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Bottled Water and Coffee Delivery service. Cooler • Bottle Cases • Home & Office Delivery. www.JLwaterandcoffee.com. Office: 561-996-3525. Cell 561-985-3336

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

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NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

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