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RPB Cultural Diversity Day Returning To Veterans Park May 7

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OUTRUN CEREBRAL PALSY 5K RACE

On Saturday, May 7, Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach will be the place to be for fun, food, dancing, entertainment and, most importantly, learning about and celebrating different cultures. Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) has teamed up with the Village of Royal Palm Beach once again to hold the annual Cultural Diversity Day, a free community event. Page 3

The Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race was held Sunday, April 24 at the Wellington Amphitheater with 250 runners and 16 riders doing their first 5K. The event, which raised $25,000, was presented by the Great Charity Challenge, the Rotary Club of Wellington and United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida. Shown here, the wheelchair race gets underway. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

Volunteers Gather To Clean Wellington’s Goldenrod Neighborhood

The Village of Wellington held a Great American Cleanup project on Saturday, April 23 near the Goldenrod neighborhood. After a morning of hard work, the volunteers enjoyed lunch at Goldenrod Park. Page 5

High School Students Volunteer To Keep Royal Palm Beach Clean

Royal Palm Beach High School students took part in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 23. More than 300 students met at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center to join in. Page 6

OPINION Prince’s Death Is A Reminder For All About The Fragility Of Life

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RPB Council OKs Commons Park Amphitheater Design

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved the design for an amphitheater at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park last week, with direction to pay special attention to sound control outside the park. At the April 21 meeting, residents on nearby Sandpiper Avenue presented a petition to reduce the allowed noise level and number of live events. REG Architects was contracted in January to come up with a design for the planned amphitheater. Prior to discussion of the designs, Sandpiper Avenue residents Libby and Earl Brannan presented a petition with 119 signatures from people living around the park asking to reduce the level and tone of the sound coming from the park. Brannan, who had a doctor’s letter verifying that he had a disability that rendered him unable to tolerate loud noise, said he has to stay in a hotel when the park hosts concerts. “We believe that the loud noise at a multitude of events held by the village are an invasion of our property rights to a peaceful community,” Libby Brannan said. “Our request is to reduce the noise

and the number of loud events.” Earl Brannan said he bought his home 20 years ago and had been happy there, until the events started at the park. “I thought the community had some class, but in the past few years, the class has gone down badly,” he said. “There are people, not only myself, who are sick of the noise. The simple thing would be to turn the noise down.” Councilman David Swift empathized with those who do not like the loud music, especially on band nights and during the four large events held there. “I didn’t realize the scope of it,” Swift said. “On the Fourth of July, we have 10,000 people show up. The problem with WestFest is it’s all country rock. To me, it’s loud bass that we’re having trouble controlling. In contrast, I have people on the same block right behind who really love the events and get their chairs and sit out back and enjoy it.” Swift said the question with the amphitheater was whether the village would be able to control the sound better by using a permanent structure. “I think we need to understand the level of sound and what we’re talking about,” Swift

said, adding that he would be willing to eliminate the Friday night bands, at least until they get the new amphitheater in place. “If we’re going to spend a lot of money on this amphitheater, we’d better get that part right,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “One of the ways to address this is turning the volume down. I’m serious about that; even the big events.” Village Manager Ray Liggins said the amphitheater discussion would include sound control. “In the meantime, we can turn it down,” he said. The council authorized contracting REG Architects to design the amphitheater at a cost of no more than $114,570 after more discussion about sound control. Council members chose the second of two floor plans, which included a more solid structural design, as opposed to a design with a tensile overhang. Village Engineer Chris Marsh noted that the village has invested more than $22 million in the park, which opened in 2013. The council approved adding the amphitheater in 2014. For the amphitheater project, the village has accumulated $381,500 in grant money. REG President Rick Gonzalez See NOISE, page 7

Jan Rodusky Prepared For New Role On RPB Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report After a break in civic involvement to raise her children, newly appointed Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Jan Rodusky said she is prepared and eager to take on her new role. On April 7, the four existing members of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council selected Rodusky in their third round of balloting to fill Seat 4, vacated by Fred Pinto upon his election as mayor. “I really love the Village of Royal Palm Beach,” Rodusky told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “I have been in the community for 20 years, and sat on the Recreation Advisory Board for four years, and got off when my kids were really little in the early days of living in the village, and that kind of took front seat. Now, they’re old enough that they don’t need me as much, so it was good timing.” Rodusky believes that the vil-

lage is on the right track. She noted that she has done her homework, including researching the village’s strategic plan, which she mentioned in her application. “I think we’re financially strong, the government is run efficiently, and I think the next 10, 15 or 30 years is really marching to the beat of the strategic plan,” she said. “I think that smart growth is important to the residents, and that’s what encouraged me to get involved.” Rodusky took part in the strategic plan meeting held a few weeks ago led by consultant Lyle Sumek. “It was a public meeting, and the village has been doing the strategic plan for several years now with the same consultant,” she said. “It’s a very methodical, well-thought-out plan in which we go through, ‘Here’s what we did last year. What are the priorities? What are the opportunities? What are the strengths and weaknesses?’

Jan Rodusky We go through each section of the strategic plan and really refine what’s going to happen over the next year. As a result, we now have the feedback, which we will take to the residents’ summit next week.” That meeting is set for Tuesday, See RODUSKY, page 18

Wellington Council Approves Rental Rates For The New Community Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved rental rates for the new Wellington Community Center scheduled to open in August, balancing consideration for local residents with it being a new, more desirable facility. The council also heard reports from Village Manager Paul Schofield about the tennis program moving in-house, as well as plans to streamline the approval process for building applicants. Council members agonized over rental rates for the major event rooms at the community center, which were proposed to go up for

residents and down for nonresidents. Staff members explained that the intent was to override a practice in the past where nonresidents would find a Wellington resident to sign the contract in order to avoid the higher fee. The nonresident rate was set at twice the resident rate. Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney said that his staff had derived the proposed fees by comparing the rates of surrounding municipalities, and factoring in that it was a new facility. “We developed a rate based upon vetting what the surrounding municipal types of facilities See RENTAL RATE, page 7

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Wellington Parc Gets Extension, But Still No Connection

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved a master plan buildout extension for the Wellington Parc project on the west side of State Road 7, without its planned connection to the adjacent Palomino Park development. The connection will remain barricaded to vehicular traffic. Wellington Parc, located about a mile south of Forest Hill Blvd., was originally approved in 2006. Growth Management Director Robert Basehart said that the application was to approve a new traffic analysis to comply with county traffic standards, which apply to all developments regardless of whether they are in an incorporated area. “One of the requirements is that… you do your analysis from the current time to the proposed buildout date of the project to demonstrate that traffic will per-

form adequately,” Basehart said, noting that the new buildout date will be 2020. The original buildout date was 2011. In 2011, an extension was granted to 2015, when the applicant submitted a request for a statemandated automatic extension. The project was approved for 94 townhouses, all of which have been built, and about 32,000 square feet of office space. The infrastructure for the commercial portion has been put in, but the buildings have not been constructed. “They have prepared a new analysis that demonstrates that if this project were coming in today, it could comply with the traffic performance standards,” Basehart said. Staff recommended approval of the extension, with conditions reduced from 17 in the original approval down to eight, eliminating See PARC, page 18

Jim Sackett Softball Tourney Helps Children In Need

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Friends of Foster Children plays a critical role in helping the approximately 1,700 foster children in Palm Beach County. Next weekend, the entire community will have the opportunity to embrace these kids by taking part in the Jim Sackett Invitational Celebrity Softball Tournament. “If you want to come out and see some good softball, come on out Saturday, May 7 to Okeeheelee Park. The first game starts at 7:45 a.m., and the games go on all day,” said Wellington resident and retired news anchor Jim Sackett, who sits on the board of the

Friends of Foster Children. “One of our board members knew that I really loved to play softball, and still do, and she just kind of threw it out there one board meeting: ‘Why don’t we just have a softball tournament and you can invite teams?’ That was the genesis of the whole thing.” Since then, the event has been getting bigger and better each year. As of this week, 22 teams are signed up to participate. Sackett said that so many teams, playing for a nonprofit fundraiser, coming together for one day is unusual. “It’s an opportunity for guys who like to play softball to come out, enjoy themselves and raise

money for a good cause,” Sackett said. Sackett will be playing on the Golden Clippers, a 65-and-older team. The tournament is divided into three age groups: 50s, 60s and 65 and up. The age groups will be kept together as they play on the four fields at Okeeheelee Park. Seeing old friends, many of whom he hasn’t seen for an entire year, is one of the things Sackett is looking forward to. Many of the same teams come back year after year. At the end of the day, knowing that the money raised will be going to Friends of Foster Children is important to Sackett. Though the tournament is

named in Sackett’s honor, it really is all about helping the children. “It has had such an impact,” said Coleen LaCosta, director of development for Friends of Foster Children. “It generates community awareness.” When Sackett was the news anchor at WPTV-News Channel 5, he would feature children who needed to be adopted. “He has always been involved and passionate about helping our kids who are suffering, and getting them services and homes. He’s incredible,” LaCosta said of Sackett. “It brings further awareness to people who may or may not have ever thought about the fact

that there are these kids in Palm Beach County.” Friends of Foster Children provides services to children in out-of-home care, in foster homes, placement homes or group homes. There are activities, emergency bags, clothing, tutoring, and enrichment such as prom dresses and safety patrol trips. “When they move, the emergency bags help the children who don’t have anything,” LaCosta said. The group conducts special events and hosts picnics, including visits to the South Florida Fair, all of which are done through community donations. Help from the See SACKETT, page 4

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RPB Cultural Diversity Day Returning To Veterans Park May 7

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, May 7, Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach will be the place to be for fun, food, dancing, entertainment and, most importantly, learning about and celebrating different cultures. Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) has teamed up with the Village of Royal Palm Beach once again to hold the annual Cultural Diversity Day, a free community event. Event organizer Elet Cyris, CAFCI’s cultural director, is looking forward to Cultural Diversity Day. “We have a diverse group of entertainers,” she said. “I’m looking forward to having more vendors and a good program.” Although the event begins at 1 p.m., just in time for attendees to enjoy lunch from one of the food vendors and then get settled, the

show starts at 3 p.m., with festivities continuing until sundown. A special parade with flags and traditional clothing, in which members of the audience are invited to participate, will take place before the show begins with opening remarks by Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto, said Jalissa Sutton, special events coordinator for Royal Palm Beach. The parade will signal the beginning of the event, letting those shopping know that things are about to start. Many cultures will be represented at Cultural Diversity Day. There will be an Indian group, an Irish group, Chinese lion dancers, belly dancers, a Reggae band, a drummer from the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Ernietones and more. Arts and crafts vendors will be around the amphitheater, and food vendors, representing American, Caribbean and Island cuisines,

will be at the other side, allowing for an international culinary tour. There is a group that plays dominos, Cyris said, along with Face Art by Daisy from 4 to 6 p.m., a stilt walker/balloon artist, a bounce house, music by A-Tribe with Australian instruments and more to entertain youngsters. “There’s something for all ages,” Cyris said. The premise behind Cultural Diversity Day is to embrace and share different cultures. “It is introducing the different cultures of a diverse group from other countries,” Cyris said. “That’s what’s important, that we grow to understand each other and respect each other.” With more than a decade of Cultural Diversity Day events under their belts, CAFCI and Royal Palm Beach are proud of what the event has accomplished. “It was created for an aware-

For Ken Adams, Prince’s Visit Echoes Special Day Long Ago

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The news that British royal Prince Harry will be stopping by Wellington for a brief polo visit next week has Wellington pioneer and former Palm Beach County Commissioner Ken Adams recalling another such royal visit 31 years ago. Prince Harry’s parents — Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the late Princess Diana — stopped in Wellington during a whirlwind 21-hour trip, and Adams was there with his wife Arle to greet them on the tarmac, as several county commissioners did, and formed a nice rapport with the regal couple. “I was chairman of the county commission at that time,” Adams recalled, “and we were very proud of our airport because we had just rebuilt the whole airport. It looked nice, and we felt good about that.” The royals arrived on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1985 on a Royal Air Force jet just after noon, attended a polo match in Wellington at 3 p.m., then headed to an event at the Breakers in Palm Beach. The next morning, they left to continue on their U.S. trip. “It was a huge event in the overall growth of Wellington,” Adams

said, noting that it happened just a few short years after Palm Beach Polo founder Bill Ylivakser first brought polo to the fledgling community. The visit brought the high society members of Palm Beach to Wellington, an area that was still just partially developed, to attend the game. There was even an elevated royal box for Princess Diana to watch Prince Charles play, Adams recalled. Attendees waved to her in the box and took pictures to commemorate the event. “The club was jammed; the streets were jammed,” Adams said. “It was, by far, the largest thing that had ever happened in this area.” The royals were easy to talk with and down-to-Earth people, Adams said. He even discussed the burden of leadership with the princess. “It was an incredible, fun day,” he said. “It was the coming-out of Wellington.” Adams expects a similar exciting experience next week when Prince Harry visits. Kensington Palace, Prince Harry’s official residence, announced the 31-year-old royal’s visit earlier this month. He will be playing on

Wednesday, May 4 at the private Valiente Polo Farm, owned by patron Bob Jornayvaz, in an event to benefit Prince Harry’s charity, Sentebale. The Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup 2016 is by invitation only. Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help those affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the South African kingdom. Lesotho has the second-highest HIV infection rate in the world. One in three children are orphans, and Sentebale (www.sentebale.org) is working to make a difference in the lives of those overlooked and fighting poverty in Lesotho. Adams, who played polo in his younger days, is looking forward to Prince Harry having a great game on Valiente’s fields. “I really hope they have a good, safe game,” Adams said. “It’s a feather in Wellington’s cap — it really is.” (Right) Wellington pioneer Ken Adams, then a county commissioner, greets Prince Charles and Princess Diana on the tarmac in 1985 for a visit that included a polo-playing visit to Wellington.

ness of all of the different cultures in Royal Palm Beach and all over. There are a number of us — the Filipinos, the Cubans, the Jamaicans, the Haitians — and people get to understand what we represent,” Cyris said. “We have, together with the village and CAFCI, a diverse group that comes together. I think we have made strides.” Cultural Diversity Day is a day filled with fun and joy. “With Cultural Diversity Day, I’m really looking forward to the diversity,” Sutton said. “I enjoy seeing a lot of difficult cultures, and just people in general, coming together to celebrate where they’ve come from and honor their heritage. Everyone gets to be enlightened and educated about other cultures, as well as participating with their traditions.” Panther Run Elementary School students will play steel

drums, opening up the performance section. Sutton is looking forward to the karate demonstrations and the German folk dancing group, along with the rest of the performers, including the Ni Ma Lion Dance Performing Team. “It’s really a little bit of everything. We tried to cover as many cultures as we could, so that everyone got some time to celebrate on stage,” Sutton said. “I’m looking forward to everyone going there and coming away with something they didn’t have before, whether that’s just them learning about another culture, or indulging in a different experience that they’ve never opened up their minds to before.” For example, Sutton noted that she has never seen a German folk dance group do a pole dance. “It’s something out of the ordinary,” she said. “And I think that’s what

is beautiful about culture; you’re learning, and you get to experience different things that are out of your comfort zone or out of what is normal for you.” Additional parking will be available at Royal Palm Beach Village Hall, with a shuttle bringing participants to the park. It is also suggested that attendees bring chairs and blankets in preparation for having a good time. “We’re excited to be once again working with CAFCI on this event,” Sutton said. “We have a lot of people participating, and a lot of people interested in going.” Cyris invited the community to come out and experience a fun, diverse day with friends and family. For more information, call Cyris at (561) 791-9087, Ernie Garvey at (561) 676-5664, or the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.

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Prince’s Death Is A Reminder For All About The Fragility Of Life

Last week, the music-loving world was stunned by news of the sudden passing of Prince Rogers Nelson, better known by just his first name — the Minneapolis-raised musical genius who recorded hits such as “Raspberry Beret,” “1999” and “When Doves Cry.” While his death at the young age of 57 is still surrounded by mystery, the circumstances offer some wider lessons for us all. First, the loss of a musical icon. In response, the globe went from “Purple Rain” to purple lights, as a number of significant structures were lit up in various shades of Prince’s signature color, including the Eiffel Tower, Target Field in Minneapolis and Detroit’s Renaissance Center. A multitude of tributes were expressed online and on the air. Even the U.S. Senate, which has managed not to do much in recent years, approved a resolution honoring Prince for his achievements as a musician, composer, innovator and cultural icon. Prince was, indeed, a musical icon. While Prince was musical royalty, though, he was definitely human, and may have made a few errors along the way. Sadly, one of those is going to make for an ugly public sideshow, as Prince died without a known will. A bank he used, Bremer Trust, has been appointed to manage his $300 million estate during the probate process. Prince was divorced and had no living children or parents who could clearly inherit the millions to come from his estate. Tyka Nelson is Prince’s only full sibling, but the two have five half-siblings, all of whom are also potential heirs, according to Minnesota law. Without a will, Minnesota law states that his estate would go to his sister and his half-siblings. They would control his brand, including Prince’s NPG record label and

thousands of unreleased songs. Sometimes when this happens, family members figure out how to get along. But, unfortunately, that is not always the case. There is a possibility that Prince did determine what he wanted to do with his estate, but details have not been brought out in public. It is possible that Prince could have established a trust, which is an alternative to a will. Regardless, this isn’t very cut-and-dry, and it is not going away anytime soon. And what’s potentially worse is a lot of dirty laundry will likely come out as part of the process. A probate judge will need to determine the validity of claims to Prince’s estate, and most probate court cases are open to the public. The fragility of life far too often catches us by surprise. Thankfully, most of us aren’t living in the celebrity world, and our privacy and legacy will likely be safe from prying eyes. However, just because we aren’t part of that world doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be prepared for the twists and turns of life. Planning for death is really two things: what happens after you die, and what happens if you’re ill and unable to handle decisions yourself. For the former, you should consult an attorney and draw up a last will and testament, which designates what happens with your property, guardianship of children, and names the executor who carries out your wishes. For the latter, you need a living will (also known as an “advance healthcare directive”) and a power of attorney (which names the person who can attend to financial or legal matters if you fall ill or are unable to handle them for yourself). Be prepared. It will save you, your loved ones and your heirs a lot of grief should the unexpected occur.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Teacher Appreciation: It’s More Than Just One Week

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, I think it is important to let people know that it is a very important week. Yes, some may say that it is another made-up thing where you have to get gifts, but it is more than that! These are the people helping to raise the next generation. They have our children for much of the day, and they help to mold them into our future leaders. My three daughters all attend New Horizons Elementary School; a wonderful school that they love. This year, my middle, who is mainstreamed, has Ms. [Jennifer] Schuler. My daughter has made tremendous progress through the

years, but this year has, by far, been the best. I requested Ms. Schuler after my oldest daughter had her and loved having her as a teacher. She is a teacher who truly cares about all her kids. She is all for turning everything into an “educational opportunity,” which sometimes was annoying for me as a room parent who wants to just have fun. As I look back at all the classroom pictures, she is dedicated to hands-on learning and perfected go-with-the-flow. She never lets her children down, even though I know sometimes she thinks she might. I remember being at a science competition with my oldest and Ms. Schuler. The children were launching rockets, and all the kids were looking up, about to be hit by a rocket. I found it to be amazing when she stood in front of all the kids with her arms out over them, when even their own parents

backed away. This year, she took my middle child under her wing, yet again, and allowed her to compete in the SECME science club games. I was shocked, and my daughter had a blast. There aren’t enough words or gifts that could express how grateful I am to Ms. Schuler. I just hope, in return, all parents out there will do something extra special for their teacher, because no one is able to truly see all they really do. Kate Ballard Wellington

To Serve And Protect

We seem to be faced with a new reality, which includes the deafening sound of silence from supporters of the Wounded Warrior Project. The outrage continues over our government’s failure to recognize

their responsibility in taking care of our young men and women who it has sent into harm’s way, and it continues in the form of recent revelations and scandals within the top executives of the Wounded Warrior Project organization. It is shamefully sad that these true American heroes who served their country faithfully and returned with devastating injuries like PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and loss of limbs are seen as charitable wards. It is my opinion that they have every right not to be seen as charity cases who must rely on the gifts of their fellow countrymen, whose support, while generous, depends upon employment and level of income. These brave men and women, who have endured terrible injuries, are deserving of support by those who placed them in harm’s way to

serve and protect those of us who could not do so. Of the 535 members of Congress, barely 2 percent answered the call to protect and serve this great nation, and it is time they showed their gratitude. Disclosures of the Wounded Warrior Project have revealed large salaries, extravagant confer-

ences and wasteful spending. To continue to support such an organization is a travesty, and our government is complicit in its creation by the lack of support by our Congress, which has not taken any action with a budget that is realistic and the true cost of war. Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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OPINION

So Long, Kobe Bryant... It Has Been Amazing Watching You Play! Yes, even the likes of Kobe Bryant have to hang up the sneakers sometime. So, after 20 years of being the heart and soul of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional basketball’s greatest ever rang up 60 points in his last game and waved bye-bye to the NBA.

Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin

Who else spent 20 highly productive years with a single NBA franchise? No one. And in the process of fabulous individual accomplishments, Kobe was the cornerstone of bringing five championship banners to the rafters of the storied Staples Center. Who else scored 60 points in a final

NBA game? Michael Jordan only hit 15 in his final from Washington. Charles Barkley scored two for the Houston Rockets, and Shaquille O’Neill scored none when leaving the Celtics. Kobe retires as the third leading scorer ever in the NBA, behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl

Malone. He played in 1,346 regular season games, and amazingly racked up 60 points six times. I am impressed! And what was Kobe’s thought process during his finale? “The coolest thing is that my kids actually saw me play like I used to play,” he said. “It was like, ‘Whoa, dad!’ I

said, ‘Yeah, I used to play like this most every night…’” There have been numerous incisive documentaries about sports heroes. Based on the bits and pieces I hear about the life of Kobe and family in Los Angeles, it seems a good bet that one day soon, there will be one about Number 24.

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RPB Council Plans Workshop On Tree ‘Hat-Racking’ Ordinance

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council agreed last week to schedule a workshop on the village’s ordinance regarding the severe trimming — or “hat-racking” — of trees that sometimes results in them dying. The issue becomes particularly salient with the advent of hurricane season, when residents begin acting on concerns about trees and tree limbs that could fall onto their homes during a storm. During council comments at the April 21 meeting, Councilman David Swift said he had received several calls from residents concerned about the village’s policy against hat-racking. “Some people have been cutting them back until they’re a pole or a stalk,” Swift said. “What I

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Softball Tourney

continued from page 1 tournament gets Friends of Foster Children to a place where the organization can help more children. “The impact and that ripple effect is huge,” she said. LaCosta estimates that approximately 600 children will be helped by the softball tournament, which has helped Friends of Foster Children finance many events. “Each year, it has that much

gathered from the discussion with the residents was that they weren’t informed about what the ordinance is. They also felt that they were being picked on as a code enforcement issue.” He said part of the issue is that landscapers from outside the village are knocking on residents’ doors offering to cut back trees inexpensively. “These people know nothing about our ordinance, and the residents know nothing about it, either,” he said. Swift said he had discussed the issue with Village Manager Ray Liggins. “How do we resolve this so our residents can understand what the ordinance is?” he asked. “I understand from our comments that staff has not been enforcing the ordinance. That was not my intention. My intention was to have a workshop on it.”

That workshop could then determine if changes are needed, he added. Swift said he had talked with Director of Community Development Rob Hill, who told him that the types of trees being hat-racked usually recover quickly, and that it might not be as big an issue as had been believed. “There’s some things to be looked at, and I’d like to have a workshop on it, and some residents might show up to talk about it,” Swift said. Liggins noted that the hat-racking ordinance was among several that had been identified as needing reconsideration, and was among items that the council discussed with a consultant at a recent strategic planning meeting. “I don’t have it back from the consultant yet on when it’s sched-

uled to be dealt with,” Liggins said. “There are several issues involved with that. It’s one of several ordinances that need some rewriting.” The way it stands, the hat-racking ordinance is clear that cutting a branch larger than 3 inches in diameter is considered hat-racking. “Unfortunately, in our residential neighborhoods, there are oak trees that are getting so large that people don’t feel that it’s safe to leave these branches overhanging their homes,” Liggins said. “We have taken these to the Code Enforcement Board, and when we looked at our ordinance a little bit closer, the ability to enforce that 3-inch cut is not as clear as we would like it.” Liggins said that the ordinance does need to be rewritten in order to have clear direction for enforce-

more of an effect,” she said. “These are things that, without [Sackett’s] help, we wouldn’t be able to do.” This year, LaCosta said, the event will raise almost $9,000 for the group — that that’s before the raffles, auction and concession sales. Each year, more money is raised, and the tournament is structured in such a way as to allow it to continue to expand. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. “Come on by, and we’ll give you information on what is hap-

pening out there, and have a good time,” LaCosta said. The sponsors — Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Attorneys at Law, WPTV-News Channel 5, Pepsi, Brass Monkey Tavern, Dunkin’ Donuts, Bush Brothers, Chiefs Cookies & Snacks, Walmart and the Wellington Seniors Club — all help make the event possible. “Without them, we wouldn’t be raising the money that we are,” Sackett said of the event sponsors, as well as the employees and volunteers at Friends of Foster Children.

The organization always needs supplies to make bags for children. New and gently used items such as clothing, shoes, sports equipment, strollers, cribs, diapers, toothbrushes and other items are always needed. Large-item donations are requested to be brought to the office, but any small items can be brought to the tournament. Sponsorships, ranging from $60 to $1,500, and auction item donation spots are still available. For sponsorship information, or to learn more, call LaCosta at (561) 352-2542 or visit www.friendsof fosterchildren.com.

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ment, but stressed that he does not want landscapers cutting back the trees so severely that they potentially could kill them. The penalty for killing a tree has been to require replacing it with a tree 14 feet tall, and some commercial properties are using the ordinance to their advantage, Liggins noted. “That’s not acceptable,” he said. “They’re actually getting what they want, and that is the visibility of their signage. We are sympathetic to the hurricane season and these people’s fears of tree limbs falling on their houses, and we’re not enforcing the 3-inch rule right now. What we’re doing is monitoring their trees, and if they’re not alive after six months, they’re under violation. If it dies, they have to give us a plan to replace it.” Swift said his impetus for bring-

ing up the ordinance was the approach of hurricane season and that he wants residents to have a clear understanding of their rights and limitations. Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said that the current policy is to give courtesy notices to property owners who have had trees hat-racked. Ashton noted that the village can only fine landscapers if they catch them in the act. “We proceed against them if they don’t have a business license, but it’s hard to catch them,” she said. “One thing we talked about was giving more notice to the residents, whether it’s through our newsletter or other means.” Mayor Fred Pinto said that with hurricane season starting in just a month, a workshop on the issue should be scheduled soon.

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VOLUNTEERS GATHER TO CLEAN WELLINGTON’S GOLDENROD NEIGHBORHOOD The Village of Wellington held a Great American Cleanup project on Saturday, April 23 near the Goldenrod neighborhood. After a morning of hard work, the volunteers enjoyed lunch at Goldenrod Park. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Diego and Ivan Garcia clean up with Ridge Morgan.

Joining the cleanup are Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman Mike Napoleone with sons Luca and Christopher, and Councilman John McGovern with his daughter Victoria.

Jonathan Salas, Scott Campbell and James Poag cook lunch.

Empowering Champions volunteers with CEO/President Derrick Payne (right) and Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Shardonay Beckford, Ja’mia Byrd and Derricka Johnson.

Lynsey and Sally Mills.

Three-year-old Aaron Thomas plays basketball.

BENEFIT FOR PET HAVEN RESCUE AT OAK BISTRO & WINE BAR IN ROYAL PALM

Oak Bistro & Wine Bar held a Bark & Brunch on Saturday, April 23 to benefit Pet Haven Rescue. Guests received a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary if they made a donation to Pet Haven Rescue. For more info., visit www.pethavenrescue.org.

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Mary Liguori, Courtney, Dylan and Tom Rooney, Cyndy Michie and Donna Lemenze donated items to Pet Have Rescue.

Pet Haven volunteers come together to support the nonprofit.

PREPARING TO SELL YOUR HOME?

Selling your home doesn’t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.

Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the A/C vents doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, worn or stained carpet that needs replacing or cracked tiles that need attention, be sure to get it done—flooring is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside. Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime

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green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and re-flooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities. Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home staging can mean adding small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO KEEP ROYAL PALM BEACH CLEAN

Royal Palm Beach High School students took part in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 23. More than 300 students met at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The cleanup locations included Veterans Park, Commons Park, Willows Park, the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center and other locations. Students and staff members volunteered their time and services to help keep the community clean. Members of the community joined in and supported the school in the cleanup. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The RPBHS Chess Club cleaned up at Commons Park.

Peace Jam and Positive Minds group members Matthew Vega, Madison Gray, Brian Ferreira and Kimberly Uricar at the library.

Royal Palm Beach High School volunteers with some of the trash cleaned up during the event. Teja Bynum, Annabel Martinez, sponsor Renee Hawk, Cindy Vallesio, Nirupa Lallman, Tiffany Medina and Joseph Fede of the Pet Rescue Club.

Morisha Thelelaque with My Fair Ladies co-sponsor Brandi Marolla.

Daniel Armas and RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas.

SADD advisor Maureen Witkowski with Crichanni Watson, Cilji Lao, Alaa Hamed, Noadia Lindor, Emily Smyth and Alexis Borgos cleaning up at Veterans Park.

The RPBHS Best Buddies group joins in the cleanup.

Sentient Jet Presents $9,000 Donation To Boys & Girls Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County President & CEO Jaene Miranda, Sentient Jet Vice President Kirsten LaMotte, Wellington Club Director Kenda Peterson and members of the Wellington club.

Sentient Jet, a Directional Aviation Capital company, presented a $9,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County at the U.S. Open Polo Championships final on Sunday, April 24 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The donation is part of Sentient Jet’s Soar and Score Challenge, which the company launched earlier this year as IPC’s Exclusive Private Aviation Partner. “Sentient Jet is dedicated to giving back to the community,” said Andrew Collins, president and CEO of Sentient Jet. “We strongly believe in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach

County’s mission to promote the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of today’s youth. We are honored to be able to support such an incredibly important cause.” As part of Sentient Jet’s Soar and Score Challenge, a spectator was chosen to try his or her hand at scoring a goal during the halftime divot stomp at each Sunday polo match during the season from Jan. 3 through the April 24 final. Sentient Jet pledged to donate $1,000 to charity on behalf of each contestant with enough prowess to succeed, presenting a total of $9,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs and $7,000 to the Leukemia &

Lymphoma Society on behalf of 16 winners for the season. “We are very excited to have Sentient Jet be one of our corporate supporters,” said Jaene Miranda, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “Their generous donation for our Wellington club will help us continue to change children’s lives and provide a safe environment for the children of our community.” The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County serve more than 8,000 children ages 6 to 18 at 13 locations countywide. For more info., visit www.bgcpbc.org or call (561) 683-3287.

Citizen Advisory Committees Volunteers Needed The Village of Wellington is currently accepting applications from residents who would like to be considered for appointment to a Wellington board or committee. Village boards and committees are: Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee and the Tree Board. Volunteers wishing to serve can obtain an application and information on the boards and committees at: www.wellingtonfl.gov. The application can be sent either by mail, e-mail or fax to: Venice Howard, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Wellington, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414; email: vhoward@wellingtonfl.gov or fax (561-791-4045). The deadline for submitting your response is May 9, 2016. For additional information please call (561) 791-4143 or 791-4784.

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Orchard Hill Defeats Dubai In Overtime To Win U.S. Open At IPC

In the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships final, Orchard Hill defeated Dubai 13-12 in an overtime thriller to capture the coveted championship trophy and cap the 2016 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Last year’s runner-up, Orchard Hill returned to this year’s tournament final undefeated and determined to earn what they narrowly lost last year. Led by 2015 U.S. Open champion Adolfo Cambiaso, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, Dubai also reached the finals undefeated in its first U.S. Open appearance. Between both squads, the field saw three 10-goalers on the field. Orchard Hill’s Facundo Pieres jumped out of the gate, scoring a mere 18 seconds into the first chukker, as Dubai answered shortly after to tie the game. A penalty shot, along with dart through a sea

of horses from Cambiaso would end the first chukker 3-1 in favor of Dubai. Pieres scored early on in the second from a penalty 3 to keep the game within reach. Dubai’s team owner Rashid Albwardy’s breakaway goal gave Dubai a twogoal lead. A tag-team effort from Juan Martin Nero and Pieres late in the second chukker kept Dubai’s lead to one. Orchard Hill rode its momentum into the third chukker, taking a three-goal lead off goals from Julian De Lusarreta, Nero and Pieres. Cambiaso scored on a penalty to help keep his team in contention. The start of the second half saw Dubai slowly creep back to regain the lead, 8-7. Pieres’ penalty shot kept the match tied 8-8 to end the fourth chukker. Costly penalties from both squads allowed Dubai to take a one-goal advantage heading

into the sixth and final chukker. Penalties continued to plague Orchard Hill, as a safety would give Dubai an 11-9 lead. Solo heroics from Pieres tied the match with less than three minutes remaining. Dubai padded its lead by one additional score, as the clock continued to wind down. After winning a challenge, Orchard Hill tied the game on a Pieres penalty with 50 seconds remaining, forcing the game into overtime. A stellar defensive performance from Orchard Hill narrowly thwarted Dubai’s efforts to capture the title early on in overtime. A series of back-and-forth play led to Pieres scoring on a breakaway goal, ending the match in sudden death. “Congratulations to Orchard Hill on an amazing victory today,” said Joseph Meyer, chairman of the United States Polo Association.

“Both sides played a fantastic match, and gave us all an opportunity to witness some of the greatest polo talents the sport has seen.” During a pre-game ceremony, the USPA honored equine legend Wembley for his exceptional ability and longevity in high-goal polo. Following the conclusion of the U.S. Open trophy ceremony, the USPA presented the Hartman Best Playing Pony of the Open award to Divas Dos, owned by Orchard Hill and played by Juan Martin Nero, and the Seymour Knox MVP award to Facundo Pieres. Fans can relive the championship match by tuning in to NBC Sports Network on Saturday, April 30 at 5 p.m. The 90-minute broadcast will feature game action, behind-the-scenes commentary and interviews with celebrities and notable figures from the polo community.

Dubai’s Adolfo Cambiaso in action during the final match.

Orchard Hill’s Steve Van Andel takes control of the ball.

The first design would be similar to another that REG created for the City of Boynton Beach, with a tensile fabric roof rated to withstand winds of 150 mph and a design to complement other structures in the park. The second design was more like the one REG created in Wellington, with a heavy timber canopy and metal roof. The probable cost would be about $650,000 for the first design and $800,000 for the second design. “I know you were talking about acoustics, and that is a big deal in any community,” Gonzalez said,

adding that his acoustic consultant would provide input. At the stage, the sound level is about 100 to 110 decibels, and the sound drops off about 10 db for every 100 feet away from the stage, he said. The level where a normal conversation can be carried on is about 60 to 65 decibels. The sound will be controlled by determining objectionable levels and making it better than at the current temporary facilities by controlling the sound systems, especially the bass, so that it is directed and focused in the audience area through the orientation

of speakers, creating and enforcing operational parameters, as well as landscaping and berming. “It’s not going to solve it, but it will alleviate some of the current conditions,” Gonzalez said. Sound can be better controlled by the village providing its own sound equipment, he added. However, that can be cost-prohibitive. He suggested a public/private partnership where a vendor provides the equipment and the village sets the sound parameters, with recommendations from the sound consultant. Gonzalez noted that the am-

phitheater his firm designed in Wellington is in a much smaller space than the Commons Park site. “You can’t put 10,000 people there,” he said. “You have the room to do those four events every year.” Gonzalez and Marsh both recommended the design with the solid roof, as opposed to the one with the tensile fabric, from an aesthetic standpoint. Gonzalez said they could have a final plan ready for the council by early summer, with input from the community. Marsh said grant restraints re-

quire the village to move quickly. “We will come back to you in June,” he said. “I think they could have a much better grasp on the sound issues at that point, and we can have a discussion at that meeting as to the sound options.” Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara stressed the importance of keeping the public involved. “Hopefully they will come along, and we wind up in the same place when it’s time to make a final decision,” he said. Hmara made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation, which carried 5-0.

to bypass the price structure. “It became apparent that the person [renting] would look to find a resident and ask the resident to rent it,” DeLaney said. “Often they would sign the contract and not be at the event. The reason was the sizable disparity in cost.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said she noticed that the Town of Jupiter doesn’t rent to nonresidents. “It seems to me we were out of the norm,” she said, adding that they can always look again at the rates. DeLaney recommended giving the price structure six months, and then come back and re-examine it. “We already have a list of people waiting for what the fees are going to be and for the facility to be completed,” he said. “We expect the list to be substantial. When you compare this to other municipalities, we’re not out of line. We’re not the highest or lowest.” DeLaney also pointed out that the new rates are in line with surrounding municipalities. Councilman Michael Napoleone found it troubling nevertheless to increase the rates for residents and decrease them for nonresidents. He anticipated complaints from residents. Councilman Michael Drahos also expressed concern.

Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes agreed that it was a valid point, but he thought that they should not compare the new rates to historic rates. “That would be like saying this is a renovated building,” Barnes said, noting that the facility is a completely new structure. Schofield said that the building is scheduled for substantial completion by the end of June, when staff can start moving in. Rentals will not start until sometime in August. Delaney suggested a 20 percent increase for residents, as opposed to a 30 percent increase, which Drahos said alleviated his concerns to some extent. Napoleone made a motion to approve the rate schedule, with the downstairs rental for residents and nonprofits reduced from $160 to $150 per hour, and the upstairs rate reduced for residents and nonprofits from $200 to $180 per hour, which carried unanimously. In other business: • Schofield reported on plans to bring the village’s tennis program in-house, saying that the plan is to have a tennis director on board by mid-June. “That will give us the balance of June, July, August and Sep-

tember to begin the conversion,” Schofield said. “We are meeting with the tennis players and tennis teams. We’ve met with the current contractor to make sure that the turnover goes smoothly. We are planning no changes in the programming, and when we do look at eventual changes in the programming, they are going to be based on what the players and the teams ask for. We have no intention of changing what is working now, until it is actually suggested by people who are using the facility.” Schofield said he intends to keep the current instructors at their current rates. “We have people who come and provide lessons on a fee split,” he said. “We don’t intend that those will really change.” There are no changes planned in the court fees and other charges, he added. “Our first goal is to insure continuity in the program, and to make sure that people’s leagues and times are all available as they have been,” Schofield said. • Schofield also announced changes in the village’s permitting process. “We’ve listened, and we are beginning a process that is probably going to take a number of

months. It is going to involve us going out and bringing in people who are involved in the process,” he said. “We’re going to reach out to professional organizations, such as the Associated General Contractors and the Florida Engineering Society.” Schofield said one of the problems that has been prevalent is applicants talking to separate divisions in the village, with limited opportunity for interaction. “They aren’t necessarily telling you what the other departments need,” he said. “What we’re going to do now is have submittal conferences, and instead of just coming in and dropping it off and leaving it — where we don’t have an opportunity to tell them what else they need to do — we’re going to do those submittal conferences where if they want to, they can have a single point of contact, and we’ll assign a project manager.” The next step will be to talk to past applicants who have had issues with the process. “There is a great fear that if you talk to government and tell them they’re doing something wrong, there will be retaliation,” Schofield said. “We will make certain that that does not happen.” Drahos said the permitting process, which was discussed the

day before at the agenda review meeting, was being reviewed to make it more user friendly. Gerwig said the permitting process would not actually change, but be easier to use. “We’re trying to perfect the process, and we’re asking everyone to come to the table and help us get it better,” she said. • The council also approved revised meeting dates for the Equestrian Preserve Committee and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board in order to streamline the approval process. The action reverses the meeting dates so that the Equestrian Preserve Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the first month of every quarter, or as needed, and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meets the second Wednesday of the first month of every quarter, or as needed. “The idea is for us to work with them instead of trying to delay the process,” said Growth Management Director Robert Basehart, who explained that the switch could save three or four weeks in the approval process for issues that require Equestrian Preserve Committee review. McGovern made a motion to approve the change, which carried 5-0.

Orchard Hill’s Diva Dos, played by Juan Martin Nero, is honored with the Best Playing Pony award.

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continued from page 1 said the location has already been approved at the southwest corner of the park. The goal is to take advantage of an existing restroom building and another structure, with a plan to convert that to a green room and storage facility, and add a breezeway to connect to the new stage. It would be about 1,700 square feet with landscaping and a floor area directly in front.

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continued from page 1 charge,” DeLaney said. “We took those numbers together, and we derived a rate that we thought was fair for the type and quality of the facility that we’re going to have here.” He also pointed out that renters receive not only the room, but tables and the chairs, maintenance staff and the ability to use the warming kitchens, which are not provided at many municipal facilities. Vice Mayor John McGovern wanted to reach a balance between the greatly improved new community center and the difference in what is charged residents and nonresidents. The old rate was a $1,000 flat fee for residents and nonprofits, and $2,000 for nonresidents. McGovern asked for the reasoning behind an increase of about 30 percent for residents and nonprofits, coupled with a slight decrease for nonresidents. DeLaney said that the difference in price was causing nonresidents

Steve Van Andel, Facundo Pieres, Julian De Lussareta and Juan Martin Nero of Orchard Hill celebrate with the U.S. Open trophy.

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Quarter Auction May 11 In RPB

A quarter auction at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) on Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. will benefit Destiny for Dogs. Joanne Goodrich and her team quietly rescue many dogs with high medical needs. For more info., call Karen Lane at (561) 866-3263.

Safety Seminar In Wellington

A personal and home safety seminar with a spotlight on seniors will be held Monday, May 2 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). David D’Eugenio, founder of the HomeSafety Academy in Lake Park, will lead the event, which begins at 1 p.m. in Classroom 101. Seniors and others are encouraged to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of a crime from which it may be difficult to recover physically, financially and emotionally. “What you learn can save a life,” D’Eugenio explained.

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The seminar is hosted by the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans and is free to attend. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

Community Bazaar May 15

Loxahatchee Lost & Found Pets will sponsor a Community Bazaar on Sunday, May 15 at the Publix plaza on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at Orange Blvd. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information, call Shaun Santoro at (954) 5924832.

D’Alessandro Scholarship Deadline May 6

Applications are due Friday, May 6 for the CPL Michael D’Alessandro Memorial Scholarship. D’Alessandro died July 2, 2012, at age 22, while serving in the U.S. Army Reserves. The fourth annual scholarship will be awarded to a Wellington High School student

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during Senior Award Night at the school on Friday, May 19. Wellington seniors can apply for the scholarship by accessing Wellington High School’s Edline web site under the Guidance Department, then click on “April 1, 2016” on the right side panel. All submitted applications will be collected at the Guidance Department on Friday, May 6. The scholarship will be presented by D’Alessandro’s parents, Lori and Gary Barlettano, who thank their contributors for making the scholarship possible. Among them are: Robert Groelle with Groelle & Salmon, Attorneys at Law; Jess Santamaria representing the Royal Inn; Dr. Jeffrey Wisnicki; Bob and Lisa Davis of Davis Claim Management; and Karen Klotz of Certified Court Reporting.

Art Exhibit Set For May 1

A Fine Art Exhibition will be held Sunday, May 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at the home of local artist Norman Gitzen (8355 Rodeo Drive, Lake Worth). The event, featuring 12 local

artists, was the vision of Kathryn Carlyle and Gitzen. Both local artists, they wanted to create a venue for other artists to show their work while helping to support Tri-County Animal Rescue. Gitzen is a lover of nature. You can see that in the art he creates through metal, wood and found objects. Carlyle is a jewelry fabricator and painter. Also showing are 10 other artists creating sculptures, paintings and jewelry, including incredible hand-made pieces using found materials. There will be a $15 admission at the door to benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue. For more info., call (561) 245-1077.

Full-Page Aquatics Center and the M. Nelson Loveland Athletic Center. The camp is open to all students entering fifth through ninth grades. In addition, girls in grades K through nine are welcome to join the cheerleading and gymnastics camps. Sports camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $125 per week, including lunch. For the camp schedule, visit www. tkalions.net. Registration will be available online in May.

TKA To Host A Summer Sports Camp

In honor of its grand re-opening, the Bulk Candy Store is creating a world record 500-pound peanut butter cup, and you’re invited to come share in the experience. Anyone who makes a donation to the Sweets Foundation will get a sweet slice from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Bulk Candy Store (235 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 540-1600.

The King’s Academy will host the new TKA Lions Sports Camp this summer. Campers will have the opportunity to be taught by TKA’s varsity head coaches and staff, and will have access to TKA’s facilities, including the

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‘Hairspray’ Tickets On Sale

Wellington-based Dance Arts Conservatory’s Broadway Stars will present the musical Hairspray on Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at the Crest Theater in Delray Beach. You can purchase tickets by calling the box office at (561) 243-7922, ext. 1 or visiting https://delraycenterforthearts.secure.force.com/ ticket. For more info., call (561) 296-1880.

Memorial Day Event In RPB

The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Park Amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by motivational presentations. Following the ceremony, attendees will enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance provided by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

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ROTARY’S OUTRUN CEREBRAL PALSY 5K RUN/WHEELCHAIR RACE A SUCCESS The Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race was held Sunday, April 24 at the Wellington Amphitheater with 250 runners and 16 riders doing their first 5K. The event, which raised $25,000, was presented by the Great Charity Challenge, the Rotary Club of Wellington and United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida. For more information, visit www.wellington5k.com. Full results are available at www.accuchiptiming.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The Welington 5K Run gets underway.

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Entertainment for the day was provided by the Royal DJs.

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SWEET CORN FIESTA BRINGS A CORN-LOVING CROWD TO THE FAIRGROUNDS

The 16th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta was held Sunday, April 24 in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There were amateur corn shucking and corn eating contests for all ages, but the main event was the Major League Eating & International Federation of Competitive Eaters Sweet Corn Eating Contest. Yasir Salem ate 47 ears of Florida sweet corn in 12 minutes to best the previous record of 46, held by Joe LaRue. The day also included music, rides, crafts, pony rides and more for the kids, and plenty of sweet corn for eating and taking home. The annual fiesta is an event of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, co-produced by the South Florida Fair and presented by the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Major League Eating Chairman George Shea looks into the crate to check how many ears of corn were eaten so far.

Beth Kaplan and Joe Schelorke race the clock during the corn shucking contest.

Lynne Caggiano took third place in the ladies corn eating contest.

Christopher Recchio was the first place shucker for the 6 to 8 year olds.

The Crystal River Band entertains the crowd.

Phil Macnak enjoys some tasty sweet corn.

Victoria Recchio shucks corn during the contest.

Crazy Legs Conti, Gideon Oji and Yasir Salem during the Major League Eating Sweet Corn Eating Contest.

PBSO Volunteers Barbara Swisher, Jenelle Burnett on Ranger, Mel Jacoby on Rusty and Patrice Leffler.

Corny hat contest entrants Beverly Orfino, Gavin Schmitt, Robin Frontera and Mary Orfino.

Claire Bernstein shucks corn as mom Cathy cheers her on.

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Wellington Fundraiser Supports Opera Fusion’s Staging Of ‘Not In My Town’

Some 200 supporters turned out for Opera Under the Stars, keynoted by artist, author and activist Mary Fisher, on April 4 at Kimberly and Frederic Boyer’s Hampton Green Farm in Wellington. The event benefited Opera Fusion, a young West Palm Beachbased company that plans to mount Not In My Town, a musical drama about the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard and the positive developments in its aftermath. The Boyers are active equestrians and directors of the Van Kampen Boyer Molinari Family Foundation. At the benefit, they hosted the Opera Fusion singers, who performed popular numbers as well as select, poignant songs from the show, created by Fort Lauderdale composer and librettist Michael W. Ross. With significant help from Opera Under the Stars, the company is now more than halfway toward its goal of raising $150,000 for a gala preview, set for June in Fort Lauderdale, as well as a week of world premieres in September in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, said Birgit Fioravante, executive director of Opera Fusion. Dr. Xavier Garcia, a baritone and West Palm Beach veterinarian who heads the Opera Fusion board, entertained by singing the “Toreador” song from Carmen, and spoke about the opera company’s aim in premiering the show about Shepard, a gay college student and one of two murder victims whose name is in the title of the expanded Hate Crimes Bill signed by President Barack Obama in 2009. “We want, through our music,

through our voices, to share the word of acceptance of others regardless of their religion, color, ethnicity and sexual orientation,” Garcia said. Two men abducted University of Wyoming student Shepard, 21, on Oct. 7, 1998, pistol-whipped and tortured him, and tied him to a fence in a field outside Laramie, Wyo. After a cyclist eventually noticed the comatose Shepard, he was taken to a hospital in Fort Collins, Co., where he died five days later. The murder brought international attention to hate crime legislation. Shepard’s killers were sentenced to life in prison. His parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, started the Matthew Shepard Foundation to honor his life and to help parents accept children who are questioning their sexuality. It is headquartered in Casper, Wyo. Among the equestrian and Wellington-area supporters who attended Opera Under the Stars were Janne Rumbough, Joseph and Gaye Scarpa, Bent Jensen, Dr. Michael Kohl, Marc Ulanowski, Betsy Juliano, Ron Schultz, Andrea Mills, Tim and Kim Williams, Denis and Lola Boudard, Drs. Jane Bistline and Christopher White, Ronda Ellis, Joe Nasuti, Sharon and Charles Mineo, Monica and Dale Keitz, Janet and William Pearson, and Paul and Alexandra Episcope. Other supporters of Opera Under the Stars include Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, Jane Forbes Clark, Maura and Charlie Weiss, Robert Dover, Robert Ross and Carol Cohen. To learn more about Opera Fusion, visit www.operafusion.org.

Christina Matson, Kim Boyer, Mitzi Presnell, Joan Javits Zeeman, Birgit Fioravante and Jeanne Chisholm.

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RPB SENIORS ENJOY SPRING PARTY

Royal Palm Beach Senior Services recently had more than 25 ladies participate in a parade with handmade bonnets during its Spring Fling Party at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Rick Nelson sang at the event. Next up is a Mother’s Day Party scheduled for Thursday, May 5 featuring entertainment by Elvis impersonator Scott Ringersen. (Above) Bonnet winners Victoria Long, first place; Nancy Pennel, second place; and Melrose King, third place. (Below) James Ruchel, Delores Valentine and Richard Carchia.

Jane Dunnewold, Mary Fisher and Jennifer Reddington.

Deborah Burggraaf Releases 11th Kids Book

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Janet and William Pearson.

Sara Roda and Kerrigan Gluch.

Local author Deborah Burggraaf, a retired teacher and 2013 and 2014 FAPA Silver Medal author and prolific writer of children’s books, recently released her new book, The Lovebug Connection. The central characters in the book are the lovebugs, along with the beautifully illustrated stages of the black flies, and the locals who have to learn to adapt to the annual flights of these smoky, black beauties each year. The Lovebug Connection shows the reader the delicate flights of these attached black flies, and explains the positive effect that they have as they provide nutrients back into the earth during their brief cycles. Matthew Lumsden, illustrator and graphic designer, takes the

Deborah Burggraaf reader from a bird’s eye view to behind the windshield of an automobile, as he playfully paints his colorful pictures with profound beauty. To learn more, visit www. dburgg.com.

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Wellington High School Dance Marathon Sets High School Fundraising Record

Oxbridge Academy Actors Excel At State Festival A group of students from the Oxbridge Academy recently put on their acting shoes and traveled to Tampa for the annual Florida State Thespian Festival. Oxbridge Thespian Troupe 7866 joined thousands of other talented high school actors from around the state to compete, meet college recruiters and learn from Broadway pros. Each performance at the festival is graded on a five-point scale ranging from poor to superior. The 300 high schools represented previously won superiors at regional contests held across the state.

The Oxbridge students who scored a superior rating included: Solo Musical Theater - Martina Cavard of Boynton Beach; Monologue - Kella Merlain-Moffatt of Wellington; Solo Musical Theater - Olivia Schiappa of Palm Beach Gardens; and Small-Group Musical - Lexi Berman of Palm Beach Gardens, Martina Cavard of Boynton Beach, Jack Eubanks of Hypoluxo, Jack Maloney of Delray Beach, Max Shteiman of West Palm Beach, Noah Singer of Jupiter and Emily Winkler of West Palm Beach.

More than 230 students from Wellington High School stayed after school, and stayed on their feet, for seven hours recently at the school’s annual Dance Marathon, which set a statewide fundraising record. Wellington High School’s fourth annual Dance Marathon on March 11 brought in a record $42,223.52 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the most raised by a high school in Florida. The school nearly doubled the $25,000 fundraising goal that student organizers set for this year’s event, and raised more money than in the previous three years combined. “It’s just so incredible to see them accomplish not just the initial fundraising goal that they wanted to reach, but to surpass it by such leaps and bounds,” said Melissa Varvarigos, WHS Student Government Association sponsor. “That moment when they raised the numbers, and everyone is so

Oxbridge Academy Thespian Troupe 7866.

National Recognition For The TKA Theatre Company

The King’s Academy Theatre Company, under the direction of Artistic Director David Snyder, was recently ranked one of the top high school musical theater programs in the country by the American High School Theatre Festival. As a result, TKA has been selected to produce a stage production during the 2017 Fringe Festival in London. TKA, a National Blue Ribbon School, was nominated for its Fall 2015 production of Jekyll & Hyde. TKA was chosen from among hundreds of nominations for this prestigious honor by the AHSTF board of advisors, comprised of respected university drama professionals and Broadway directors and producers. TKA’s Theatre Company was asked to put together media of its productions over the past three years and release an alumni list of college acceptances for theater and musical theater, and

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tired and exhausted, and then you see the total. It’s just outstanding.” More than 150 Dance Marathon events are held at high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. Students carry out the Dance Marathon mission statement: “We dance for those who can’t.” Fundraising for the WHS Dance Marathon started at the beginning of the school year. A group of student volunteers led this year by student chair Sam Weingart planned and organized the entire event, with Varvarigos’ guidance, while other students focused on getting sponsorships from local businesses and recruiting student participants for the Dance Marathon. Participants are required to stay on their feet for the entire event, which went from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Students had a variety of options to stay awake and standing. Participants danced to music from a D.J. and the school’s drum line. They

WHS students celebrate a successful Dance Marathon. were entertained by the school’s cheerleaders, dance company and dance team. They played basketball and volleyball. They also heard stories from the families of children treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including a Facetime chat with one family, to learn more about who benefits from the money they raise. “It makes it more real to them,

and they recognize that it’s not just about getting community service hours,” Varvarigos said. “It’s much bigger than that.” With this year’s event in the books, organizers are now beginning work on next year’s Dance Marathon — and breaking their own fundraising record. “We’re already talking about making the goal $50,000,” Varvarigos said.

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE A SUCCESS

The third annual father/daughter dance at Equestrian Trails Elementary School was held Friday, April 8. With a 50s theme this year, girls came dressed in their poodle skirts and Pink Ladies jackets. Fathers were sporting leather jackets and sunglasses. The girls and their fathers had a great time drinking milkshakes and dancing the night away.

Dozens of Equestrian Trails daughters dance the night away in poodle skirts and other 1950s attire.

David Snyder alumni working in the professional theater world. TKA’s award-winning fine arts program is led by Snyder, Sonia Santiago, Cathy Higgins, Janine Harris, Brad Majzner, David Skinner, Will Smith, Patrick Clifford, Cameron Smith, Andy Camizzi, Mikah Adams, Gene George and Robin Phillips. For more info., visit www.tkafinearts.net.

Ava Kapopoulos and her dad Peter Kapopoulos.

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Madeleine Goodrich with her father Rick Goodrich.

Mikaala Vega and her dad Ruben Vega.

Marissa Eisenberg with her father Louis Eisenberg.

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Binks Forest A ‘Green School Of Excellence’ This month, Binks Forest Elementary School celebrated its first Earth Day as a “Green School of Excellence.” Binks Forest recently received the designation from the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Green School Recognition Program. The program has recognized 89 public and private schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties for their efforts in using “green” programs, projects and practices to instill a culture of sustainability on their school campuses. From the beginning of the 201516 school year, the Binks Forest community worked to become a Green School with such initiatives as a butterfly garden and a vegetable garden, planted on campus and tended by the students; students in the Garden Club watering plants with recycled water collected

from rain barrels; new procedures to reduce waste and promote recycling, such as designated bins for recycling paper, plastic and even liquid in the cafeteria; a “Green Guru” in each classroom to remind classmates to support the school’s conservation efforts; a “Walk to School Day” to encourage students and faculty to walk, bike or bus to school, if possible, with the goal of increasing the number of walkers throughout the school year; and integrated lessons dealing with environmental topics that encourage students to think about their surroundings and take the necessary steps to keep the environment clean. Community organizations pitched in to help with the initiatives, including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, the Wellington Garden

(Left) A Binks student waters plants with water from rain barrels. (Right) “Green Gurus” help with recycling. Club and many other business such activities as craft projects uspartners. ing recycled materials, story times At the annual Binks Forest with environmentally themed Literacy Night, taking place on books and a “Green Fashion Thursday, May 12, from 5 to 7:30 Show,” with students wearing p.m., the “It’s Not Easy Being their own recycled, yet wearable, Green” theme will encompass creations.

WELLINGTON EL SENDS PACKAGES TO THE TROOPS

There will be a special delivery made to United States soldiers overseas, thanks to the efforts of Wellington Elementary School’s first grade. Letters were written by students thanking the soldiers for their service. Students from different grades participated in the project, along with collecting snacks, games and personal hygiene products for the soldiers. Shown above is Stacey Oswald and her first-grade students with their letters and their boxes of various items for the soldiers. It was a school-wide effort, and the students enjoyed being able to thank the soldiers for all they do for our country.

Fair Housing Student Poster and Essay Winners In celebration of April being Fair Housing Month, the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity and the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County recently announced the winners of their annual poster and essay contest. This year’s contest theme recognized the 48th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and was titled “Fair Housing Opens Doors.” Congratulations to this year’s contest winners: • Elementary School Poster Contest Winners (Northboro El-

ementary School): First place - $100 gift card, Liam Pasch (third grade); second place - $50 gift card, Savannah Mabie (fifth grade); third place - $25 gift card, Ella Rhodes (fifth grade); and third place - $25 gift card, Cole Pasch (fifth grade). • Middle School Essay Contest Winner (Western Pines Middle School): $100 gift card, Christopher Maraj (sixth grade). (Right) Pamela Guerrier, Savannah Mabie, Liam Pasch, Judy Ramella, Cole Pasch, Stanley Vorsteg III, Christopher Maraj and Sandra Powery.

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CITIZENSHIP FOCUS AT NEW HORIZONS

This month, New Horizons Elementary School students have been focusing on citizenship and what they can do to make their community better. Lynne Bray, the school guidance counselor, has been encouraging students to show citizenship by recycling, picking up trash and planting trees. In honor of Earth Day, each student received a seedling from the Village of Wellington to plant at home. Shown above are fourth-grade students bagging trees with Bray.

New Rosarian National Junior Honor Society inductees.

Rosarian Inducts 14 New NJHS Members The Rosarian Academy hosted an awards ceremony and induction of new members into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on April 11. During the assembly, 14 new students were inducted into the NJHS based on their scholarship, leadership, character, service and citizenship. The inductees include seventh-grade students Sailor Kate Ashley, Gemma Conroy, Hope Diffenderfer, Devyn Dyett, Gabriela Faber, Isabella Fiorentino, Marlowe Flom, Alana Marchese, Sofia Mendez, Drew O’Brien, Mia Sabol, Max Sanderson, Jack Shepherd and Lacey Steele. Rosarian NJHS members, led by moderator and teacher Patrick Hansen, participate in a number

of community service activities throughout the year, such as leading holiday-themed parties and activities for the disadvantaged children at the Lord’s Place Family Campus, decorating cookies with the children at Opportunity Inc. Learning Center, reading books and playing games with the elderly residents of the Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Retirement Community, organizing a water station for the Race for the Cure, participating in the St. Jude’s Walk, painting a home through the sponsorship of the Solid Waste Authority’s Paint Your Heart Out program, making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be distributed to vulnerable populations at St. Ann Place and other projects.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers... Except, Of Course, For Me

“April showers bring May flowers” — is that true or just a nursery school rhyme? I mean, I bought this house that has a window box, and I’ve been faking it — filling it with Christmas ornaments in December and hearts on sticks in February. But now it is full-on spring, and I think the neighbors are expecting flowers. I initially planned to buy a plethora of silk flowers and plop them in there, giving me an abundance of flora and the instant gratification thereof, but then I figured those nosy neighbors would catch on (although not one of them have said a single thing, derogatory or otherwise; this is all in my head, you understand).

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Upon arriving home, I did not remove the sweltering little posies from the back of the car, but immediately went inside to fetch that all-important gardening tool, the tape measure. Because, of course, these things need to be placed equidistant from all sides of the planter box and each other. Thank goodness I had taken calculus in college, because I was able to figure this out. Then I went to the car, where one grateful plant actually entwined itself around my arm in an effort to breathe free, but I disentangled it and got out the bag of soil. The planter box had soil in it, mind you, but who knows what had been soiling that

soil before I got there? I put in my new soil, and then went to the car to get — no, not the plants, silly... a hose. The new house came with a hose spool, but no hose, so I had gone to the hardware store in the first place to get a red hose with white polka-dots which, for some reason, I assumed would be right there on the shelf next to the green ones, but no. The only nice hose they had was a 100-foot red one for construction use with no polka-dots at all. Now I have to go on Shark Tank with my brilliant idea of hoses in colors people actually like. But I digress. After stretching out the hose (it was the exact size I needed

because, of course, I had tape-measured the yard) and winding it onto the spool in perfect order, I realized I had no hose nozzle. So I slammed the back of the car shut (plants drooping sadly as their air supply is once again cut off) and ran back to the store to get a nozzle. On the way back, I decided to treat myself to an ice cream cone and enjoyed sitting on one of those little wire-backed chairs while I ate it. Home again and time to unload those plants... Yikes! So, this “May flowers” thing. Is that a promise? Because I could sure use some help out here.

Take It From Me: Don’t Waste Your Time On ‘The Huntsman’

Let’s make it simple. The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a stinker. Clearly, Universal Pictures wanted to turn the non-enormous success of Snow White and the Huntsman into a franchise, so it churned out this film. Unfortunately, there is no coherent storyline. Imagine Snow White without, well, Snow White. We almost have that here. Although three spectacularly good actresses are in the movie, they are really supporting players. Charlize Theron (Ravenna) is back as the evil queen, whose reason for evil is disappointed love. She is a great actress, having won an Academy Award. Yet she appears briefly at the beginning and end of the film and seems to have no part in the plot except to use the magic of computer graphics to create special effects. Emily Blunt, another top actress who might well win an Oscar, plays Ravenna’s sister, Freya. She is a bit different

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler from Ravenna in that her magic consists of sending out ice arrows to kill people. But then again, she has had an emotional problem or two. In each land Freya conquers, she grabs up all the babies and trains them to be ruthless soldiers, ready to conquer the next land. Sara (Jessica Chastain) is one of them. Chastain, of course, is a top actress as well. With three great actresses in the picture, it is only fitting that the main character, Eric, the “Huntsman” (Chris

Hemsworth), is played by a performer better noted for his pectoral muscles than acting skills. To make things even worse, the film is divided into two sections, separated by what happened in the first movie. I mean, who cares about Snow White when we can look at a lot of nonsense that barely connects to anything else? At the start we see Ravenna and Freya, both unhappy. Ravenna learns that her sister Freya has a beautiful child who will be incredibly beautiful when grown. Somehow (not too hard to figure out) the child is murdered. Freya builds an ice palace (Frozen, anyone?) and creates her child army. Two of the best warriors, Eric and Sara, fall in love, but she uses illusion to make them believe the other is dead or imprisoned. After the Snow White “thing,” Eric finds out that the famed Magic Mirror was stolen. Eric, along with a couple of

dwarfs (now we’re into Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings territory), Nion (Nick Frost) and Gryff (Bob Brydon), go off to find it. They join with Sara and two female dwarfs, Bromwyn (Sheridan Smith) and Doreena (Alexandra Roach), and get the mirror. Betrayed by Sara, the two male dwarfs are turned into ice statues. Sara shoots Eric, while Freya gets the mirror. When Freya uses it, however, she finds out that the mirror is actually Ravenna, and she also finds out Ravenna put a curse on her baby’s father to kill the child. As a result, we have another battle. Once good triumphs over evil, everyone celebrates… unless you listen to my advice and avoid the movie. The acting by the women is great. Theron and Blunt get to do major emoting, easy to do as angry witches. Theron, in particular, is a great villain. While doing a nice job, Blunt looked a little detached…

like maybe wanting to be anywhere else. Chastain does her usual good job. The part might have been dumb, but she comes across well. Hemsworth really could use some acting lessons. He’s great in the action bits but not good at showing feelings. The four dwarfs were good, although written as sort of Cockney write-offs — perhaps a tip of the cap to Tolkien? The dwarfs are full-sized actors, by the way. Do you think there are no dwarfs who can act? Speak to Peter Dinklage. People come and go in the film. At least two of the major stars seem to die but keep on working anyway. It is a mess. I will grant it is a beautiful mess; the effects are beautiful, the sets (many of which look like they are computer graphics) are stunning. This is a stupid movie. Please don’t go. If you don’t go, they might not make another sequel that I will have to sit through.

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WESTERN BIZ ALLIANCE HOSTS A SOCIAL EVENT AT PALMS WEST HOSPITAL

The Western Business Alliance hosted a social event on Thursday, April 21 at Palms West Hospital. The group’s next social event will be on Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Asador Patagonia restaurant (675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Gary Scher, Bob Still, Lorna Kernizan, Ron Tomchin and Frank Dowling.

Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman helps Peter Wein pick a raffle winner.

Miron Ebanks, Pastor Michael Rose and Lorna Johnson.

Joan Scherer, Elaine Tomchin, Shannon Empfield and Brittany Coomer.

John and Bethany Cordi.

Raffle winner Laurel Bennett with Peter Wein and Natalie Stolbach.

Wellington Art Society Will Feature Artist Manon Sander

The Wellington Art Society will feature the work of local artist Manon Sander at its final meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 11 at the Bootz Cultural Art Center (420 State Road 7, Suite 118). A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight, a brief meeting and the featured demonstration. Sander was born and raised in Bavaria and Berlin, Germany, spending her days roaming around her village while drawing and painting her impressions of the world. She is always looking for new painting spots. Sander painted murals professionally in Chicago and studied

oil painting under the tutelage of well-known painters in San Francisco and southern California. Over the years, she has developed her own unique style cherished by collectors and students. Sander moved to Florida in 2010 and is thrilled that living here provides her with a never-ending stream of inspiration. She is connected to the ocean and the beach, fascinated by surfers, sea creatures, people walking on the beach, boats and birds. Sander’s use of light on ordinary subjects creates unique and beautiful paintings. She aims to share her love of life through paintings that reflect the color,

light and joy that surrounds her. Sander currently teaches classes at the Lighthouse Art Center Gallery in Tequesta. She recently completed an exhibit there, and is also showing at the Brewhouse Gallery in Lake Park. “Painting for me is a source of endless joy,” she said. “I hope to share that with you through my work.” The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization in its 35th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work. For more info., visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Central Chamber To Host Annual Gala And Awards May 14 At IPC

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual gala and business of the year awards on Saturday, May 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The evening will feature a spectacular night of entertainment including a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, live music by the Four of a Kind Band, as well as other special surprises. In the spirit of “old Hollywood glam,” guests will enjoy a stroll down the red carpet as they arrive. The chamber will also recognize four outstanding members in the following categories: Small Business, Large Business, Out-

standing Leader and Chamber MVP. Nominations are now open to any chamber member in good standing, and self-nominations are acceptable. The event will also provide an opportunity to celebrate while giving back to the community — and to win some amazing prizes while doing so. A raffle will be held benefiting the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the chamber. Sponsors include: Presenting Sponsor - Westlake, by Minto Communities; Corporate Sponsors - Florida Power & Light, Michell Consulting Group, Royal Inn Hotel and Wellington Regional Med-

ical Center; and Chamber Partners - Bethesda Hospital West, Biotest Pharmaceuticals, Florida Crystals, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, I.T. Solutions of South Florida, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith PPL, the Mall at Wellington Green, Mercantil Commercebank, the Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Urology Associates, Prescriptions Plus, Schumacher Automotive Group, the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, TD Bank and Waste Management. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. To reserve your seat, or to nominate a member for an award, visit www.cpbchamber. com or call (561) 790-6200.

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PERFECT SMILE DENTISTRY IN WELLINGTON HOSTS A ‘PARTY FOR THE PETS’

Perfect Smile Dentistry in Wellington hosted a free special event called “Let’s Party For The Pets” on Tuesday, April 19 to help raise funds for the animals at Pet Haven Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves. Bonefish Grill donated the food for the festivities. Shaina Goot of Shay Chic Couture had jewelry on display to provide additional support for Pet Haven rescue. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Dr. Kshitij Kapoor, Dr. Rasmi Akel, Dean Piper, Kathy Prestano, Gustavo Carrillo and Lisa Field.

Carole Chapuis, Dr. Michael Harris, and Jessica Nicodemo.

Jennifer Nicodemo, Jim Verrochi, Jessica Nicodemo and Carole Chapuis.

Dr. Rasmi Akel, Kathy Prestano, Iveta Akel and Lina Jankus with Jankus’ 4-year-old twins Ariana and Karina.

Rodusky

New On The RPB Council

continued from page 1 May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. “That is the second part, taking the strategic plan to the residents and letting everyone have a say in what happens,” she said. “That’s exciting to me. I like to see the village grow in thoughtful ways.” Rodusky said she is also excited about big projects that the village is working on, including the construction of an amphitheater at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park and plans for a facility serving seniors. As chief grants writer for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach

Parc

Connection In Limbo

continued from page 1 conditions that have already been complied with, and adding two that relate to the traffic analysis and state proportionate-share requirements, as well as a requirement for reimbursement to Palomino Park for bringing utilities to the site. Councilman Michael Drahos asked what the timeline was for connecting the project to the office buildings at Palomino Park, so that Wellington Parc residents and visitors could get access to the traffic light there, and attorney Ellie Halperin, representing Wellington Parc, said that there is no timeline or obligation. “At the current time, it’s going to stay barricaded,” Halperin said. Vice Mayor John McGovern asked about the added conditions, and Basehart said that proportional share requires the applicant to pay $146,000 for utility lines. “My understanding is that it is reimbursement to the developers

County, she is also interested in the expansion of cultural events and activities in the village. “Another piece of my interest is adding arts and culture to our strategic plan,” she said. “We have a lot of leisure activities, which makes the village rich. We have a lot of recreational activities, which also gets the people engaged. The trend is for the population to be more active and interactive in doing things, not just going to a museum and looking at art, or not just passively sitting on a lawn and listening to music. The trend is more personal involvement in all kinds of art, whether it be painting and sipping wine, and sculpting or crafting classes.” Rodusky said there are many artists in the village who could play a big role in the development of “maker spaces” where people

get involved in creating art themselves. “It doesn’t mean that everyone has to be a professional artist, but everyone wants to have their hand in actively doing things, whether it’s painting or basket weaving or sculpting or playing music — that’s the growing trend across the country,” she said. “I think there’s a real need to bring some of that to Royal Palm Beach.” She explained that she has a personal interest in art and considered an art major at Kent State University in Ohio before she focused on sociology for her bachelor’s degree and eventually a master’s degree in public administration. “I have a sister who is an artist,” Rodusky said. “I don’t have an education in art, but I have a passion and interest for art.”

Rodusky grew up in Akron, Ohio, and when she was finishing her master’s degree, she worked for the recreation department in University Heights, Ohio. “I started as an intern and was hired, and started working in the recreation department, so I really had my first experience in municipal government as a young college graduate,” she said. After working there for a few years, she married, and her husband took a job in Pennsylvania. They eventually moved to Florida, where her husband, a biologist, took a job with the South Florida Water Management District. “He has worked at the water management district for 22 years,” Rodusky said. Her first jobs in Florida revolved around nonprofits. “Finding a municipal gov-

of Palomino Park, because when they developed, they brought utilities to the site, extending them to service this site as well,” Basehart said. “There is a reimbursement policy that the village has of requiring when a developer extends lines that will also enable another property or properties to be serviced, that there is a pro rata share reimbursement when those properties develop.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said the reimbursement has nothing to do with the barricaded connection, which also requires construction of a roundabout to complete the connection. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that when Palomino Park was approved, there was a condition that they provide cross access. “Unfortunately, when Wellington Parc was approved, there was no corresponding condition placed in their development order,” Cohen said. “Therefore, it is not a condition that they have to meet. The parties were unable to agree to the terms of a cross-access easement, and there was some mediation that occurred.”

As of now, all sides do not agree. “Wellington accepted the form of the easement that Palomino Park had proposed. It was not anything that Wellington Parc agreed to, so we’re in this situation where even though it has been constructed, and it looks like it could be used, there is no requirement that it be opened up for use,” Cohen added. “It is our hope that the owners will come to some mutual agreement.” In June 2015, the council rejected a settlement with the Palomino Executive Park Property Owners’ Association. The settlement, proposed by village staff, would have had Wellington pay to resolve Palomino Park’s dispute with the neighboring Wellington Parc development for cross access to join the two properties. The council at the time said it did not favor using public money to resolve disputes between private parties. Gerwig said the intention of the council asking for the cross access is to keep traffic off of SR 7. “When this was put in place, it didn’t do exactly what we wanted it to do,” she said. “We charged our village engineer with trying to

go through and mediate that, and I believe that the amount that they were asking the village to participate in, which would have allowed that cross access to happen, was about $85,000, and a demand to allow the cross access through a process such as eminent domain would cost us more than that.” Cohen added that the charter prohibits the village from taking on expenses that are developer expenses. “I think that, eventually, the users of the property will come to the realization that the cross access is of benefit to them,” she said. “Hopefully, at that time, the parties will be able to agree to some sort of reimbursement for the construction of the roundabout and the maintenance obligations.” Gerwig said that the unbuilt office space is probably key to the situation. “That will probably happen when the commercial property is sold and developed,” Gerwig said. “This is the first step toward that,” said McGovern, who made a motion to approve the time extension, which carried 5-0.

Perfect Smile’s Dr. Rasmi Akel, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Carole Chapuis of Pet Haven Rescue.

Lisa Field and Kathie Cosentino.

Jack McColpin and Shaina Goot.

ernment job was very hard, so I worked for a few nonprofits, and I gained a really good development background,” Rodusky said. “I started in special events, and I moved on to grant writing and annual gifts, and I was hired by Intracoastal Health Systems doing annual gifts.” Intracoastal Health Systems became the Intracoastal Health Foundation after Good Samaritan and St. Mary’s medical centers were sold, and she started the grant-making program, where she worked for nine years before joining the cultural council. Rodusky noted that Royal Palm Beach has developed a successful grant-writing program. “They are very experienced in doing that, and that was the case when I was on the Recreation Advisory Board, and that was

many years ago,” she said. “It has paid off well, and they now have a system that is fully operational.” With her two children now in middle school and high school, Rodusky said she is ready to do her part for the village. “I’ve tried to stay up on the information that’s going on and the trends in local government,” she said. “We have things in the strategic plan that we want to get done, but I don’t see any outstanding problems. Our village manager and his team, based on last year’s goals and this year’s accomplishments, it’s pretty impressive how much they get done in the short period of time of a year.” Rodusky added that she hopes her 11 months finishing Pinto’s term will turn into a longer tenure on the council.

Horseman’s Association Shows Named SEMF Sanctioned Events

The Palm Beach County Horseman’s Association will launch its 2016 season with all shows as sanctioned events for the Southeast Medal Finals, enabling participants for the first time to qualify for the finals competition that takes place Sept. 16-18. Created in 1968, the Palm Beach County Horseman’s Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding quality horsemanship, sportsmanship and fair competition. It holds eight two-day shows with classes in hunters and equitation at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The first show takes place April 29-30. “We created the Southeast Medal Finals as a horse show accessible to all riders,” said SEMF creator James Lala of Wellington. “Some of these riders might never have participated in a horse show beyond the local level, so we’re pleased to offer members of the Palm Beach County Horseman’s Association a chance to participate in a real finals event.”

Each month, the Palm Beach Horseman’s Association two-day show attracts between 80 and 100 participants in classes from lead-line up through open hunters, Association President Tanja Koschnick said. “Our schooling shows are the stepping stone to that next level of going to the rated shows,” Koschnick said. “This affiliation would give participants a prestigious finals to work toward without having to travel too far.” For more information about the Palm Beach County Horseman’s Association and its show schedule, visit www.pbcha.org or call Koschnick at (561) 308-2510. The Southeast Medal Finals offers a special end-of-season culmination and finals show that is attainable for everyone. The SEMF offers finals competitions in hunters, jumpers and equitation. Sanctioned events offer riders a more direct path to the finals. Learn more at www.southeast medalfinals.com.

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Mounts Botanical Garden

2016 Connoisseurs Garden Tour A MOTHER’S DAY TRADITION

Saturday, May 7

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 8

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

$20 Mounts Members $25 Non-Members Tickets are available at the Mounts Gift Shop, at Tropical Bamboo at 2929 G Road East in Loxahatchee or day of at the Gardens on the tour. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit mounts.org for more information.

Saturday, May 11

An Electrifying Close to an Incredible Polo Season! SPECIAL THANK YOU

Toy and John Wash, nitoff, Aaron and Julie Me id Atwater, Tamra FitzGerald, En entire team e th d n a y, le rs e G im T Club at International Polo TO as well as LILA PHO n. for a great Polo seaso LILA PHOTO Enid Atwater, John Wash, Julie Menitoff, Aaron Menitoff, Tamra FitzGerald, Tim Gersley, Amanda Kahan, Teca Sullivan

Our partnerships with both teams at the International Polo Club Palm Beach and Venue Marketing Group have been a big part of our organization again this season, and we thank them for all of their efforts, both on and off the field, and for their assistance in helping us bring the latest happenings to our readers each week during the polo season in the Town-Crier newspaper, and working with us to create interesting and informative special theme issues in Wellington The Magazine.

CONGRATULATIONS 2016 U.S. Open Polo Championship Winners Orchard Hill

Bringing You The Best Of Wellington Since 2004

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We Are Looking Forward to 2017 Polo Season!

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Mary Ann Simonds has her fingers in many pies, including equine psychology, equestrian life coaching, horse-human interaction, equine horse-play therapy, equine ecology, equine horse-awareness and consciousness, holistic and natural horse care, and wild horse behavioral ecology. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

Business

Trade Show At Wellington Green To Reveal Young Entrepreneurs’ Creations

Middle and high school students from 12 local schools throughout Palm Beach County will reveal 14 new startup businesses to the public at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Trade Show on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. The presentation is a culmination of nine months of hard work, resulting in the graduates owning and operating their own businesses. Page 24

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SRHS Wins District Baseball Title 1-0 Over Wellington

Seminole Ridge High School’s varsity baseball squad made school history Thursday, April 21, winning its first-ever District 12-8A championship title with a 1-0 shutout of rival Wellington High School. Forest Hill High School was the venue for the much-anticipated contest. Page 31

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 23 BUSINESS NEWS....................................24-25 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................31-33 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 36 CLASSIFIEDS..........................................37-40

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Sem Ridge Flag Football Remains Unbeaten

On Wednesday, April 20, the Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football team hosted Pahokee High School and shut out the Blue Devils 33-0 to cap senior night with a victory. The team remains unbeaten at 11-0 entering postseason play. Page 31

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Mary Ann Simonds Bringing Her Expertise To Wellington Mary Ann Simonds has her fingers in many pies, including equine psychology, equestrian life coaching, horse-human interaction, equine horse-play therapy, equine ecology, equine horse-awareness and consciousness, holistic and natural horse care, and wild horse behavioral ecology. Her career path has ranged from scientist to corporate coach. She has worked as a researcher, educator, author and consultant for more than 30 years in the fields of human and animal behavior, communication, consciousness and ethology. She has lectured in Japan, Canada, Europe and across the United States, and has consulted in Australia, South Africa, France and the Middle East in animal behavior and human-animal interactions. Her work blends the application of science with cultural issues, finding solutions for adaptive cohabitation of people and animals. Mary Ann currently directs the Institute of Integrated Sciences and the Whole Horse & Equestrian Science Institute, while maintaining a professional practice as a consultant. This summer, she is moving to Wellington full-time. She focuses on stress management in animals and how humans influence animal behavior both in the wild and in captivity. Outdoor Life and ESPN 2 featured her 22-part series on horse behavior and natural health management. She was appointed by the Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg U.S. Secretary of the Interior to the 1990-92 Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. She currently sits on the advisory boards of several organizations, including the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros, the International Alliance for Animal Therapy and Healing, JustWorld International and Holistic Horse magazine. Regionally, she has served on several task forces and boards concerning wildlife, horses, livestock, animal control, transportation/trails and ecosystem management. Mary Ann grew up in California showing jumpers. “I was lucky,” she recalled. “I got some great horses that allowed me to show in the top junior divisions. I also got a lot of difficult horses, the ones others couldn’t ride or deal with, and they taught me a lot.” She also learned things to avoid by watching some trainers. “They were always adding more equipment: harsher bits, draw reins, tighter martingales,” Mary Ann said. “I watched one man hit a horse over the head with his crop. I wondered why he was doing that to a horse with a headache? I finally real-

Mary Ann Simonds is an expert in equine psychology. ized that the man had no idea how the horse social behaviors she observed to performance felt; he was merely trying to fix what he saw horses. as a disobedient horse throwing his head. I “When I evaluate a horse, I keep in mind was always able to sense how a horse felt. My the two things horses most require,” she said. later work only validated my observations.” “They have to feel safe and comfortable. All Mary Ann learned a great deal while study- behavior problems derive from these two ing wild horse herds with the University of needs not being met in some way. Anxious Wyoming for research funded by the National horses stress and get ulcers. When they’re Academy of Sciences. She later applied the See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Trade Show To Reveal Young Entrepreneurs’ Creations

Middle and high school students from 12 local schools throughout Palm Beach County will reveal 14 new startup businesses to the public at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Trade Show on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. The presentation is a culmination of nine months of hard work, resulting in the graduates owning and operating their own businesses. At YEA!, students are taught by local entrepreneurs and are introduced to guest lecturers and business mentors, and students also tour local business facilities. They brainstorm ideas, write business plans and actually launch their own company or social movement. The program is run through the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. In March, these students competed in a Shark Tank-style Investor Panel for real funding. They have used the money to finance the products that visitors will have the opportunity to see exclusively at this event. YEA! runs during the academic year from October to May, with classes meeting every Tuesday

from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Wellington campus. The program is now accepting applications for next year’s class. The Trade Show is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and the Mall at Wellington Green will raffle off a $100 gift card. The event is a great way to decide whether applying to YEA! is right for you or someone you know. To learn more, or to RSVP, call the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce office at (561) 790-6200, or visit www.cpbchamberyea.org. Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation, YEA! today serves thousands of students in communities across America. Locally, the program is made possible by co-presenting sponsors the School District of Palm Beach County and Florida Power & Light, as well as supporting partners United Franchise Group, the Mall at Wellington Green, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Keiser University, Wellington Regional Medical Center, My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust, Tripp Electric Motors, Bethesda Hospital

West, the United Way of Palm Beach County, Banyan Printing, Floridian Community Bank and McMahon & Associates.

The program is truly a community production, involving more than 40 business leaders and volunteers over the course of the academic year. Vol-

unteers range from business mentors and instructors to guest speakers, field trip hosts, graphic designers and others.

TWBA HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING AT HEATH & JOSEPH REAL ESTATE

On Tuesday, April 19, the Western Business Alliance helped member Andrew Burr of Heath & Joseph Real Estate celebrate the grand opening of his new office at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 4, in Wellington. With locations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties, Health & Joseph can help anyone find his or her perfect home to own, rent or lease. Learn more at www.andrewsellspalmbeach.com.

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Regal Converting To Recliners At Royal Palm Theater Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theater circuit in the United States, has announced that the Regal Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18 & RPX in Royal Palm Beach is replacing all of its existing seats with luxurious new recliners including footrests. During construction, Regal’s king-size recliners are on display in the lobby, where guests can experience the added room and comfort that’s coming soon. Regal Cinemas remains open during the remodeling as portions of the facility are converted. All auditoriums will feature the new amenity by September. “Regal is redefining the level of

comfort at this theater. Our guests will soon be able to stretch out, relax and recline while watching the movie,” said Rob Del Moro, chief technical and theater operations officer at Regal Entertainment Group. “Regal constantly listens to our guests and looks for ways to improve. With this new concept, these luxurious recliners have scored extremely well. Moviegoers are eager to return for another visit and the opportunity to enjoy Regal’s kingsize recliners,” he said. The experience of going out to the movies continues to evolve as Regal raises the bar. Recent upgrades to Regal Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18 & RPX include a conversion

from celluloid film to digital cinema. “Once you take the luxurious new recliners for a test drive, you’ll agree that the Regal king-size recliner is a star attraction,” said Ken Thewes, Regal’s chief marketing officer. Regal fans are encouraged to download the Regal Movies app so they can program their favorite theater and purchase tickets from their mobile device. It also lets patrons upload their Regal Crown Club card. Through the industry-leading Regal Crown Club, patrons accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn rewards including free popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Learn more at www. regmovies.com.

The Joint Chiropractic Opens In Wellington

The Joint Chiropractic is now open in Wellington at 2615 S. State Road 7, Suite 540. The clinic officially opened April 22. The Joint offers an innovative, patient-friendly approach that allows people to get affordable, quality chiropractic care on their terms. Appointments are not necessary, the clinic has extended hours, and insurance is not needed. The Joint offers membership plans and packages that often make visits less costly than

most insurance co-pays. The full-time doctor at the Wellington location is Dr. Larry Hawkins, a California native who moved to the Sunshine State in 2001. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College and a doctorate in chiropractic medicine from Life Chiropractic College West. Hawkins has 13 years of experience treating a variety of patients, including expectant mothers, athletes and children, and believes that

chiropractic care has the potential to improve everyone’s lives. He became interested in a chiropractic career when he was 16 years old. A sports injury had left him unable to perform normal everyday tasks such as getting dressed in the morning. Hawkins was referred to a chiropractor by a friend and was able to heal without surgery. For more information, call (561) 249-7724 or visit the new Wellington clinic.

Regal Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18 & RPX has a couple of its new king-size recliners in the lobby for moviegoers to test-drive.

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The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is the place to go for an amazing, culture-themed art camp for your child. More than just painting, Bootz offers clay sculpting, paper mache, printmaking, weaving and more. Campers are excited to enjoy games, music, foods, celebrations and activities from various cultures. Every week, campers create â&#x20AC;&#x153;souvenirsâ&#x20AC;? that reflect their own expressive connection to the culture presented. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is located at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118. Learn more at www. bootzculturalartscenter.com or call (561) 290-2753. Camp Varsity is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School. The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. Camp Varsity focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as developing new sports skills. Camps have a different sports theme every week. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with two to three hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are fishing, basketball, soccer, football, kickball, recreational games and more. Camp Varsity also offers specialty camps, such as dance & cheerleading and volleyball. Camp ages are 5 to 13. For online registration information, visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248. Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. Dance Unlimited in Lake Worth will be offering three different summer camps this season: a ballet/contemporary intensive the weeks of June 13, 20 and 27; a princess camp for ages 4 to 7 the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1; and a musical theater/ dance camp for ages 7 and up the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The summer intensive is for dancers ages 7 and up with a strong desire to improve. Ballet, pointe and contemporary classes will be joined by classes in jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, pilates,

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and strength and conditioning. Princess camp will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a performance each Thursday at noon. Musical theater camp will run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a performance each Friday at 3 p.m. The summer intensive camp will run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info., call (561) 641-2063 or visit www.dance-unlimited.com. The Eagle Arts Academy is a fun place for your child to be this summer. Want them to explore their arts and creative side? Camp Eagle Arts offers art projects, field trips, weekly planned themes and much more. The program has several specialty arts-focused camps, led by talented instructors, including Film Camp, Acting/Drama Camp, TV Production Camp, Science Camp, Art Camp, Music Camp and Dance Camp. Camps runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an extended day available. The cost is $195 for Camp Eagle Arts and $245 for the specialty camps. Visit www.eagleartsacademy.com or call Brittany Axelrod at (561) 412-4087, ext. 120 for more info. Golden Grove’s Gator Camp is back and ready for fun! Gator Camp will run for eight one-week sessions June 6 through July 29 (no camp July 4). Campers entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Campers do not have to be enrolled at Golden Grove Elementary School to attend. Four themes will run during two sessions each this summer. Game design, photography/moviemaking, robotics and medieval technology will keep campers busy and learning new things. Campers enjoy field trips, on-campus programming, group activities, cooking and arts & crafts. Call Pat Packard at (561) 904-9730 for more info. High Touch High Tech and #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall have partnered to bring campers “the Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, a leader in science education for the last 20 years, brings science to life with hands-on experiments for children ages 4 to 14. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. High Touch High Tech offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, and physical activities at its new location in the original Wellington Mall. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers should expect awesome fun making slime, erupting volcanoes, launching rockets, making ice cream and more. To register, call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net.

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The Goddard School is a trusted name among parents and families for more than 27 years, with its safe classroom, nurturing environment and age-appropriate exploration and discovery opportunities. The school’s summer camp incorporates its F.L.EX (fun, learning experience) Learning Program and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experience every day for children. Children ages 1 to 7 will enjoy the five different themes presented during camp, which runs from June 6 to Aug. 12 at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington. To register, or for more information, call (561) 333-2020 or visit www.goddardschool.com/wellingtonfl. Home Away From Home offers six state-of-the-art locations conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County, including a new location in Boynton Beach opening in the summer of 2016. Programs are offered for infants through pre-K, free VPK, after care and summer camp serving children six weeks to 10 years old. Campers will embark on new adventures, making lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories this summer with a variety of enriching, educational and fun activities. Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information. Horsey & Artsy Camp is available this summer at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary. After riding and having horse fun, the kids will meet in an air conditioned room built just for painting and drawing, learning to use watercolors with classical instruction, along with crafts and all sorts of creative fun. Enjoy this unique camp in a summer paradise. Register early, so you don’t get left out. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Learn more at www. goodearthfarm.info. The Junior Golf Camp at the Okeeheelee Golf Course, the Park Ridge Golf Course and the John Prince Golf Learning Center through the Junior Golf Foundation of America is now accepting summer camp registrations. New or seasoned golfers will develop skills while having a blast doing so. The JGFA provides junior golfers with the tools to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Professional PGA/LPGA golf instructors, trained coaches and staff are carefully picked for their love of junior golf, teaching abilities and inspirational approach. The program emphasizes safety, fun, sportsmanship and personal attention. Camps run June 6 through Aug. 12, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (option available at Okeeheelee). Written evaluation reports, prizes/ trophies, official JGFA items, a certificate of completion and a pizza party on the last day are included. Also available are camps for 3 to 5 year olds, camps for advanced/ tournament golfers, junior golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. For more info., visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF.

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The Little Place and The Little Place Too, Wellington’s premier nationally accredited childcare centers for more than 37 years, offer childcare for children up to 8 years old. The Little Place offers a quality, caring environment for children age 6 months to 5 years old. Staff works hand-in-hand with local elementary schools to help each child develop, to promote vital academic skills and to reinforce positive social interaction. For children ages 3 to 5, activities include utilizing tablets in the classroom with interactive programs that introduce basic math, reading and other skills. With exciting activities and outings, elementary-age children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime. For more information, or to register, call either the 1040 Wellington Trace location at (561) 793-5860 or the 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. location at (561) 790-0808. St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will offer campers arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include: the Mighty Jungle; Cave Quest; Let’s Go Camping; Arctic Adventure; the Desert; Down on the Farm; Oceans, Lakes & Rivers; and Space, the Last Frontier. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 13, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

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SRHS Wins District Baseball Title 1-0 Over Wellington

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School’s varsity baseball squad made school history Thursday, April 21, winning its first-ever District 12-8A championship title with a 1-0 shutout of rival Wellington High School. Forest Hill High School was the venue for the much-anticipated contest between two of Palm Beach County’s best. The meeting between the teams was the third this season,

with the Hawks winning both regular-season games. The first was a tight 1-0 victory, and the second was a battle, with the Hawks pulling out a 6-4 win in extra innings. With the history between the two teams, the style of play in this title game was, to no one’s surprise, thrilling despite the lowest of scores. Seminole Ridge pitcher Anthony Elias led the way and pitched six shutout innings, tallying five strikeouts and no walks. It was superior

defense by the Hawks (19-5-1) that proved the difference. Despite most of the pressure being on the Hawks since they’d already bested Wellington twice in the regular season, the team delivered the knockout blow. Andrew Attaway went one-for-three with a double and scored the lone run for the Hawks. “It feels amazing,” senior pitcher Elias said. “We’ve worked really See BASEBALL, page 33 Seminole Ridge High School won the District 12-8A championship.

Anthony Elias winds up to throw a pitch for the Hawks.

Seminole Ridge batter Brett Fiore connects with the ball.

Hawk runner J.J. Raymond steals second base. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

SRHS Flag Football Finishes Regular Season Unbeaten By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, April 20, the Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football team hosted Pahokee High School and shut out the Blue Devils 33-0 to cap senior night with a victory. The win also puts an exclamation

point on the Hawks’ season. The team remains unbeaten at 11-0 entering postseason play. Hawk quarterback Madeline Harding led the way, throwing for five touchdowns. The Hawks started off in traditional fashion, scoring on their first two drives. Harding hit Kaci Sleeth on a 10-yard score, and

Christine Schergen advances the ball for the Hawks.

then Yazmin Salguero for a short 3-yard touchdown to put the Hawks up 14-0 with two minutes left in the first quarter. The Seminole Ridge defense threw down a potent assault on the Blue Devil offense, limiting them to just one first down in the first half. In the second quarter, Harding

Seminole Ridge quarterback Madeline Harding throws down field in the first half.

found Sleeth again through the air for a 12-yard touchdown pass to extend the Hawk lead to 21-0. Near the end of the first half, Harding connected with Christine Schergen on a 10-yard score to put the Hawks up 27-0 at halftime. In the second half, Seminole Ridge relied on its defense to carry

the distance. The Hawks’ relentless defense shut down the Pahokee offense, and Cheyenne Baird’s quick rushing ability racked up five sacks that were key. Harding found Ellie Centeno for the Hawk’s final score of the night that put the team ahead 33-0. The See FLAG FOOTBALL, page 32

Hawks receiver Yazmin Salguero is on her way for a touchdown. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington Landings Middle School Majorettes Shine In Daytona Beach On April 16, the Wellington Landings Middle School majorettes competed at the DMA Springtime Queen event in Daytona Beach. The team received multiple firstplace awards in various categories, including Show Corps, Dance Twirl-Small, Dance Twirl (Open)Large, Dance Twirl-XLarge, Spe-

cialty with Twirl-XLarge and Junior High Team. They also received a second-place award in Dance Twirl-Large. In addition to the team awards, Ashley Wood took second place for her solo, and team captain Gisele Poitras received the top award for best team leader in the Show Corps category.

WLMS Majorettes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Front row) Jamie Inguanta, Taylor Shackelford, Rose Gibbs, Megan Vigoa, Ashley Wood, Morgan Sparler and Camryn Strode; (back row) coach Adrienne Brady, Adrienne Walsh, Avery Redlich, Gisele Poitras, Eve Essery and Brianna Keller. Not shown: Margaret Hunt, Sierra Pagan, Alyssa Falta, Danette Fisher and Julia Amazzo.

ACREAGE ARSENAL U10 GIRLS WIN IN WESTON Flag Football

Hawks Top Pahokee

The AYSO 1521 U10 Acreage Arsenal girls soccer team won the Weston 3 v 3 Blast on Sunday, April 17. The team is coached by Todd Christie and Ursula Korland. Shown above are players K. Clarke, K. Christie, K. Asensio, N. Cesar, D. Hicks, R. Rosenthal, K. Dragner, L. Korland and K. Lalla.

continued from page 31 Seminole Ridge defense continued to dominate the Pahokee offense, and limited the Blue Devils to just one first down in the second half. The margin put the contest out of reach for Pahokee, and the game ended at the two-minute mark with the score still 33-0. Harding recorded five touchdown passes, Sleeth added two scores and Baird had five sacks for the defense.

Salguero, Schergen and Centeno combined for three scores. With the win, Seminole Ridge ends the regular season undefeated at 11-0, and remains the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topranked team. The Hawks are the No. 1 seed entering postseason district play this week. The Hawks look to defend their state title and make a run at back-to-back state titles. Last season, the Hawks defeated Robinson High School 12-0 for the state championship. (Right) Ellie Centeno stretches the ball across the goal line to score for the Hawks.

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continued from page 23 physically uncomfortable, their muscles can’t develop properly to succeed in a specific discipline.” The two most common responses are running to escape fear or pain, or stopping or rearing — shutting down and refusing to go forward, she explained. “Many trainers’ answer is to add more equipment, often harsher or tighter. The answer could be just the opposite, something as simple as loosening a noseband,” Mary Ann said.

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continued from page 31 hard for this, and I’m really excited to be a part of it.” The game was scoreless through the first two innings. In the third, Seminole Ridge seized an opportunity. Justin Reyes hit a single that sent in Attaway from third to give the Hawks the 1-0 lead, and what would be the game’s only score. Wellington had opportunities to tie the game, but could not get the

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SPORTS & RECREATION She also uses some unusual methods, such as aroma therapy. If a horse has separation anxiety from a buddy, she brushes the buddy, then lets the horse smell the brush and brings it along on the trailer. She has also given angry or aggressive horses a squirt of apple cider vinegar from a spray bottle, triggering a flehmen response, temporarily immobilizing the horse. Most horse people have seen this, though they may not know what it is. When a horse smells something unusual, he may curl his upper lip and press it to the back of his nose. This flehmen response increases the flow of air through the nostrils,

bringing the scent openings behind the incisors on the upper palette to the olfactory organ. Mary Ann uses many other modalities as well: acupressure, Chinese medicine, stress management remedies, vibrational therapy, kinesio taping, aroma therapy, light therapy, magnetics and sound/music therapy. “The rhythms and frequencies of various music affects all animals, who’ve shown preferences and behavioral changes while listening to different music,” she said. “Music can be relaxing and healing, or uplifting and energizing. I’ve conducted music preference studies through the years with horses and

finish it needed at bat. Twice the Wolverines had runners on base, including a bases-loaded situation in the fourth inning, but fell short. The Hawks continued to be stubborn on defense, playing solid on both sides of the field. Outfielder Joey Schergen was consistent all night in left field, helping his team lock in the 1-0 victory. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Schergen said. “We set a goal at the beginning of the season and took one game at a time.” The win earned the district crown for the Hawks for the first time in school history. “I’m speechless,” Seminole Ridge coach Trent Pen-

dergast said. “At this level of the season, it’s the smallest thing that changes the game.” With the loss, Wellington is the district runner-up. Both teams advance to the regional tournament. Seminole Ridge hosted Lakeland High School in the regional quarterfinals on Wednesday, and Wellington traveled to George W. Jenkins High School, but results were not available by press time. (Right) Wellington first baseman Kyle Black makes the catch on a close call at the bag, but runner SRHS Joey Schergen is safe.

used music to enhance the learning of both horse and rider.” We had an interesting discussion about this last point, as I’ve always known the trick of singing to a nervous horse to help it calm down. I don’t have a great voice, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve found repeating sounds in a soothing tone distracts a horse from something scary. One of my best trotting songs is “Jingle Bells.” Other services Mary Ann offers include equine assessments (identifying personalities, body suitability, learning style, stress tolerance, social skills and the ability to do specific sports) and solving equine behavioral issues (private consul-

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tations to determine why specific behaviors are happening and solve the problems). She offers a four-week prep course to help acclimate horses mentally and physically to the noises and stresses of a large show. Mary Ann is also available to help anyone with their horse, whether their goal is showing or just having a safe and happy pet. “Increasing awareness of equine welfare is my passion,” she said. “My goal is to create happy, confident, content horses and riders.” For more information, call Mary Ann Simonds at (561) 235-3641 or (360) 907-4591, or visit www. maryannsimonds.com.

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Saturday, April 30 • Florida Trail Association volunteers will clear trails at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 a.m. Wear long pants, shirts, hat and gloves, and bring a clipping tool. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for info. • The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will present its eighth annual Run for the Animals & Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park (7115 Forest Hill Blvd.). Vendors and rescues can sign up at animalkindness@ pbso.org or by calling (561) 688-3981. Register at www.active.com. For more info., contact Kevin O’Brien at (561) 242-5815 or obrienk@pbso.org. • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail) will present Urban Farming: Sustainable Backyard Vegetable Growing on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. Visit www.mounts.org for more info. • The Color Vibe 5K will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. Visit www.thecolorvibe.com for more info. • The final Green Market at Wellington for this season will be held Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Young Entrepreneur Academy Tradeshow Event on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. Participating students will debut their businesses at this free event. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “If You Plant It, They Will Come: Attracting Wildlife With Native Plants” on Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. Discover what you can do to help provide a habitat for wildlife visitors and receive a voucher for a free three-gallon native tree or shrub, while supplies last. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • Gulfstream Goodwill will host Goodwill Night at Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday, April 30, as the Jupiter Hammerheads take on the Bradenton Marauders. Any fan who brings three gently used items will receive one free ticket to enjoy the game. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with the game starting at 5:30 p.m. Donation attendants will be on hand to accept items. Look for the Gulfstream Goodwill truck outside of Gate B. For more info., visit www.gulfstreamgoodwill.org/events. • St. Rita Parish Center (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a Charity Quarter Auction on Saturday April 30. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Donations will benefit charities supported by the St. Rita Council of Catholic Women, including a high school scholarship. For more info., call Caroline at (561) 798-2853. • The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will host its Saturday Jewish Film Night with The Shvitz, a lively and funny view of the bath houses of New York’s Lower East Side on

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Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 9680688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info. Sunday, May 1 • The Women of the Western Communities will host a fashion show, auction and brunch fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Harmony House, a safe emergency shelter for abused women and their children, and the WWC Scholarship Fund. Contact Mair Armand at mair.armand1@gmail.com or (561) 635-0011 for more information, or to donate an auction item or purchase tickets. • Elbridge Gale Elementary School student Jaidyn Brody is organizing Hole In One Fore A Cure, a fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, on Sunday, May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Madison Green Country Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call (502) 773-3708 or visit www. tinyurl.com/holeinonells. • A Fine Art Exhibition featuring 12 local artists presented by Kathryn Carlyle and Norman Gitzen will be held Sunday, May 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at 8355 Rodeo Drive in suburban Lake Worth. E-mail kathryn_carlyle@comcast.net for more info. Monday, May 2 • The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will present a personal and home safety seminar with a spotlight on seniors Monday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The event will feature David D’Eugenio, founder of the HomeSafety Academy in Lake Park. For more info., contact Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up Monday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet already, then bring your projects in to work on them and help out new crocheters. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and skein of worsted weight yarn. Materials will not be provided. Children must be able to work independently. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Florida Trail Association will hold a swap shop at its monthly meeting Monday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 588-3077 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register. • La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group will meet Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info. Tuesday, May 3 • The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County will hold its Senator Philip D. Lewis Center

Luncheon, “Paving The Way Home,” on Tuesday, May 3 with doors opening at 11 a.m. and the luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.homeless coalitionpbc.org or call (561) 308-6880. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “It’s Mother’s Day!” for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a fun craft for the special lady in your life. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the 12th Fairway Community on Tuesday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ken Burns’ PBS Jazz Documentary Series for adults on Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the music of America, from blues and ragtime to swing, bebop and fusion. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an after-hours networking event at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar (11051 Southern Blvd., Suite 210, Royal Palm Beach) on Tuesday, May 3 from 5:30 t0 7:30 p.m. The event will be a fundraiser for the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold its monthly membership meeting and lecture Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.) featuring naturalist and bird keeper Clive Pinnock speaking on mangrove ecology. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. Wednesday, May 4 • The Palm Beach International Agricultural Summit will be held Wednesday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Visit www.pbias.org for more info. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will host a special event Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves). The program will be “Puddle Jumpers of Lantana: The History of the Civil Air Patrol’s Coastal Patrol Base 3,” presented by the Historical Society. For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You” for children Wednesday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Enjoy Star Wars-themed origami, coloring and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mother’s Day Tea for ages 5 to 7 on Wednesday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Bring mom and grandma for a special tea in their honor, with stories, songs, a craft and tea party snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends

The Town-Crier and fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) invites the community to attend Chavurah Shira: A Hebrew and Yiddish Sing-Along on Wednesdays, May 4 and 11 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 9680688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Thursday, May 5 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for ages 16 and up on Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events. In anticipation of Mother’s Day, bring pictures of children and grandchildren. You supply the photos and imagination, the library will provide the rest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Holocaust Awareness Book Discussion: The Book Thief for adults Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Discuss Markus Zusak’s acclaimed yet haunting young adult novel. Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, May 5 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the band Bachaco at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Friday, May 6 The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Goosebumps on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Mavis Staples & The Blind Boys of Alabama on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Saturday, May 7 • The Jim Sackett Invitational Celebrity Softball Tournament will take place Saturday, May 7 at the Okeeheelee Park softball fields beginning at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Foster Children. This family-friendly event will include food, appearances by local celebrities and softball. For more information, call Coleen LaCosta at (561) 352-2542 or visit www.friendsoffosterchildren.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Van Halen tribute concert on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. 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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A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN

FOR RENT - WELLINGTON

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

ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

WELLINGTON RENTALS — Year round 1 bedroom apartment w/reduced rate for horse care plus a dry stall. Call 561-3850263 or e-mail TBUMP1841@aol.com

ROOFING

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE - WELLINGTON

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant. Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach.REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED.Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls.

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

Affordable Wellington Office Space To Share • Large office with window • Centrally

SUPERIOR WATERWAY SERVICES —is now hiring lake management applicators. The position requires an individual who enjoys working outside around lakes and wetlands. Job duties include application of aquatic herbicides for existing customers and the ability to professionally interact with customers. Excellent pay, benefits and company vehicle. Training is available for motivated individuals. Please email resumes to Lrallo@ superiorwaterway.com or call 561-844-0248.

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 HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS — pet sitting available. Experienced - local references. Call Charlene 561-572-1782

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. L i c.& In s. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667- 7716

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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 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

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SCREENING

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL — Family Owned & Operated, Serving Western Community , since 1998. Service • Repairs • Remodels • New Construction. Seacrest Electric Corporation. 561-793-1485. Lic/Ins.

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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

AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

LAND CLEARING/LAND DEVELOPMENT

TREE SERVICE

RKC LAND DEVELOPMENT—Land clearing, tree/vegetation removal, grinding, house pads, grading, fill, ponds. Mention ad for free estimate 561-791-7866

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

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

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

AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICES — Tree removal, trimming, palm trees, edging and limb removal and yard cleaning etc. Irrigation/sprinkler systems - installation & repairs. Call 561-856-2909 or 754-215-7013

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNIT Y

located in Wellington off Forest Hill Blvd. • Large conference room with Apple TV and White Board • Kitchen and Storage • Private side entrance • Plenty of safe parking • $800 per month includes high speed Comcast Internet • Sublet, no lease signing Call or text Gregg at (561) 309-4346

GARAGE SALES THE ACREAGE GARAGE SALE — Moving sale - This weekend April 30 & May 1st, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Office and Living Room furniture. Household items, motorcycle gear, stereo equipment, amp and speakers. TV - too much to list. 561-790-5621. 7076 130th ave. N. WPB/Acreage 33412

BOOKKEEPER WANTED WELLINGTON AREA

PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls.

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Part-Time Graphic Designer Busy local publishing company is looking for a part-time graphic designer. The qualified candidate must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. PC platform. Web design and social media experience a plus, pay will commensurate with experience and ability. Email resume and sample to: dawnrivera@wellingtonthemagazine.com

Part Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or email to: wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELLINGTON RENTALS FOR SALE 8 Units, one location, pool. Walk to Publix & McDonalds.

PRESSURE CLEANING

One story; 4 units 4/2, 1400 sq. ft.

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

3 units 3/2/1, 1200 sq. ft. 1 unit 1/1/1 670 sq. ft. Fenced patios. Owner/builder. 561.329.0240 $1,435,00 (Proof of funds)

BOOKKEEP WANTED WELLINGTON AREA

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Commercial & Residential Family Owned & Operated

Serving the Western Communities Since 1998 NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL Service • Repairs Remodels • New Construction Jack L. Barnes

561-793-1485 Licensed & Insured

State #EC-13002766

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