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Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board ranked tennis pro Jeff Bingo first in its recommendation for a new Wellington Tennis Center operations and maintenance contract last week after hearing presentations from current provider Tommy Cheatham, Tennis Exclusive, Bingo and Plantation Pro Shops. Page 3

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‘Mary Poppins’ On Stage At Palm Beach Central High School

Palm Beach Central High School’s Bronco Players presented the classic Disney musical Mary Poppins from Wednesday, March 30 through Saturday, April 2 at the school’s theater. Page 9

OPINION ‘Panama Papers’ Leak Is An Amazing Story, But Not Surprising

One of the most surprising things about the entire “Panama Paper” fiasco is the lack of surprise we have in what has been discovered. Yes, the sheer volume of data and individuals involved is pretty amazing. But is anyone actually shocked that the wealthiest individuals in the world have been afforded (for a price) the opportunity to hide their earnings in order to not pay taxes on said financial gains? It is amazingly ironic that this disclosure came within days of April 15. Page 4

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The American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life took place from 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 3 on the field at Royal Palm Beach High School. There were games, entertainment and activities all through the night. Luminaria bags lit the track at night to remember lost loved ones. Shown here, Chris, Nicolle and Todd Wax were walking in memory of brother Gary Wax and mother Judy Plants. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

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30 Apply For Open Seat On Wellington Village Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report When the deadline passed on Monday, Wellington had 30 applicants for the vacant Seat 2 on the Wellington Village Council. Seat 2 was vacated last month by Anne Gerwig upon her election as mayor. Next week, the council has set aside three times to discuss the extensive list of applicants and decide upon a new council member. On Monday, April 11, after the council’s agenda review meeting concludes, the applicants have been invited to give brief presentations. The agenda review meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. At the regular council meeting on Tuesday, April 12, public comments will be taken regarding the candidates, after which the council will select three applicants to come back to a special meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m., when they’ll be interviewed. Council members will ask questions of each finalist for about 10 minutes. Then the council will discuss the finalists and appoint a new council member. That council member will serve until the next municipal election in March 2018. The applicants for the vacant seat are: • Kerry Baron, a Wellington resident since 1990, was an assistant U.S. attorney from 1989 to 2013 and was assistant district attorney for Kings County, N.Y., from 1977 to 1989. In 2015, he received the Palm Beach County Federal Bar Association Hon. Kenneth Ryskamp Award and was the first non-member of the judiciary to be so honored. • Todd Barron, vice president and senior portfolio manager for UBS Financial Services, is active with several philanthropic organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club of Wellington (chairman), the Young Friends of the Palm Beach Symphony (founding member) and the Young Professionals of Wellington (member). He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. • Jefferson “Jeff” Browning is a general contractor and 25-year owner of Browning & Becker Construction, with 37 years of

experience. He moved to Florida in 1985 and began developing multifamily units in Wellington in 1988, then moved his family here in the mid-1990s. He has served on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, coached recreational sports and has been a sponsor of various village sports, including Wellington High School teams. • Tomas Bueno is a certified airline transport pilot with more than 15,000 hours in aircraft and several instructor ratings. He is active with the Young Professionals of Wellington (member), the Wellington Aero Club (director) and Vision of Flight (advisory board member). He has been chief pilot for several major airlines, including Valhalla Aviation where he works. He is also the owner and founder of IGT Graphics. • Jane Cleveland, a competitive dressage rider, has lived in Wellington since 2012 but has been coming here to ride and compete since 1999, and has attended equestrian events since 1990. Cleveland owns Centaur Equities in Wellington. She was a real estate investment manager in Nashville, Tenn., and was active in the arts and music industry, including as director of marketing for the Nashville Symphony. She served on the Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals and holds an MBA from Belmont University. • Carol Coleman chairs Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board and is an executive member of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. She is a former member of the Equestrian Preserve Committee. Coleman owns Stud Tree equine fitness and is the former owner of Fancy Feet Dance Shoes Extraordinaire, which was purchased by the Fred Astaire Company. She is a United States Equestrian Federation “R” judge and ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Wellington in 2010. • Charles Gardner, a Wellington resident since 1992, is senior managing director for WeiserMazars Valuation and Consulting Services Division in West Palm Beach, where he is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships and new business generation, specializing in multifamily assets. He holds a bach-

elor’s degree from Jacksonville University and is a state-certified real estate appraiser. • Annabelle Garrett is founder and managing partner of Pitario Capital Management. A lifelong equestrian, she started riding at age 5. A year ago, she started playing polo and now plays around the world. She is an active participant in advocacy and charitable efforts, including the Everglades Foundation, JustWorld International, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, the Kids Cancer Foundation and Wellington Regional Medical Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University. • Bernard Godek is CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, overseeing financial management, budgeting, resource development, contract and grants compliance, home construction and rehabilitation, family social services support, volunteer coordination and retail operations for the well-known nonprofit. • Sergio Guerrio is an officer in the Florida Department of Health and a member of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Licensure Board. He holds degrees from the College of Audiology at the Pennsylvania School of Optometry (doctorate), the University of South Florida (master’s) and has made numerous presentations and written many publications on audiology. • Marcia Hayden, who chairs Wellington’s Education Committee, is a communication professional with 40 years of experience in corporate and agency public relations, advertising, publishing and marketing. She is project manager and lead navigator for the Health Council of Southeast Florida. Hayden was appointed by the governor to the Palm Beach County Housing Authority in 2008, which she chaired from 2013 until last year. • Jesse Kearney was a real estate broker associate with Keller Williams Realty for 11 years before his current position as a real estate broker with Kearney & Associates Realty. He previously worked as a massage therapist, athletic trainer and chiropractic See 30 APPLICANTS, page 7

Western Council Braces For A Long Fight Over SR 7 By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Western Communities Council heard news Wednesday that the fight for the State Road 7 extension to Northlake Blvd. could go on for as long as another 18 months. Western Communities Council Administrator Tanya Quickel reported that the organization, made up of representatives from several local governments, has more than $12,000 in its account, but it had exhausted its SR 7 fund. Attorney Bob Diffenderfer of Lewis Longman & Walker was on hand to give an update, which was moved to the top of the agenda. Indian Trail Improvement District Supervisor Michelle Damone, chair of the Western Communities Council, said that West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio had filed a lawsuit with the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Transportation. Damone had spoken on a conference call with Diffenderfer, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, County Engineer George Webb, County Adminis-

trator Verdenia Baker and FDOT Secretary Jim Boxold to discuss the situation. Diffenderfer said that the project has finally moved along to the point where the SFWMD had given a notice of intent to issue a permit for the extension from 60th Street North to Northlake Blvd. “Under state law, that action is not final unless it goes unchallenged for some period of time,” Diffenderfer said. “The City of West Palm Beach, as predicted, showed up to challenge that permit. They filed a petition challenging the issuance of the permit, so until that challenge is resolved, there is no permit. That challenge is basically the beginning of litigation.” He said that the SFWMD reviewed the petition and found it sufficient, referring it to the Division of Administrative Hearings, where it has been assigned Judge Bram Canter, who has done many similar cases. “As of Monday, he has issued an initial order asking the parties to make certain disclosures, how much time they think the hearing See SR 7, page 17

GAY POLO TOURNEY

The 2016 International Gay Polo Tournament took place Saturday, April 2 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Tailgating party tents and guests on both sides of the field were decorated with flair for an elaborate competition. Shown here are Claude Bouvier, Brian Sare, John Turgeon and Jill Kravitz. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 19

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Lox Groves Council Inks New Contract With Underwood

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The newly seated Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a new contract Tuesday with Underwood Management Services Group that indicates a desire to move toward hired staff rather than contracted employees. Mayor Dave Browning reclaimed his Seat 4, and newly elected Councilman Todd McLendon was installed in Seat 2. After the swearing-in ceremony, Councilman Tom Goltzené nominated Browning to serve again as mayor. The council agreed on a 4-0 vote with Councilman Ryan Liang absent. McLendon nominated Goltzené to serve as vice mayor. That motion carried 3-1 with Councilman Ron Jarriel opposed. Town Manager Bill Underwood

noted that the management contract had been carried over from the February meeting, and nothing had changed in the contract since then. It extends Underwood’s contract until Sept. 30, 2018, with a retroactive start date of Oct. 1, 2015. “We will budget appropriately annually,” Underwood said. “It includes a 2 percent raise in pay, based on other entities.” Jarriel said he did not favor the contract. “I disagree with doing this contract now,” he said. “April is too early. We’re at the last year of a five-year contract. It was a three-year contract, and we had the option of doing two additional one-year contracts.” Jarriel pointed out that the town See GROVES, page 17

Wellington Rotary Club To Host 5K Event On April 24

The father-son team of Jim and Michael Sayih will take part in the Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race.

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K Run & Wheelchair Race, presented by the Great Charity Challenge, the Rotary Club of Wellington and United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, will take place Sunday, April 24 at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Drive, Wellington). According to event co-chair Larry Kemp, the Rotary Club wanted to create a 5K race in cooperation with another nonprofit. “We decided we’d work with the United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida and put a 5K race together, including wheelchair races,” he explained.

Children and those in racing wheelchairs can be pushed by either their parents or an athlete provided by the race organizers, or travel throughout the race on their own. Anyone in a wheelchair is welcome; the race is not limited to those with cerebral palsy. “One of the things we’re promoting with this in terms of the wheelchair side of it is making the CP kids feel like athletes for the day,” Kemp said. “That’s the big intent of this.” Rotarian Dr. Jonathan Chung of Keystone Chiropractic is excited to be working with Kemp on the event. “We’re most excited about giving these kids an opportunity to

participate in this athletic endeavor. When I was a kid growing up, sports were a big part of my life, and they really shaped a big part of the fabric of who I am,” Chung said. “I think that every child deserves the opportunity to be an athlete, even if it’s only for a day.” He wanted to help do something good to help those in need. “It’s something I’ve always been really passionate about, and I thought this would be a fun and interesting way to make it happen,” Chung said. “The race was like a pie-in-the-sky idea — I didn’t know if it was going to be possible, but the Rotary Club really made it happen. I’m very grateful for the See ROTARY, page 17

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Wellington Rec Board Supports New Tennis Center Provider

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board ranked tennis pro Jeff Bingo first in its recommendation for a new Wellington Tennis Center operations and maintenance contract last week after hearing presentations from current provider Tommy Cheatham, Tennis Exclusive, Bingo and Plantation Pro Shops. At its March 9 meeting, the committee narrowed the list of six presenters to four to conduct presentations and interviews with on March 28. The tennis center is costing the village more than $100,000 a year, according to committee members, and the ranking was weighted with preference to fee structure. “It’s definitely what we’re being tasked with, and it’s weighted that

way,” Committee Chair Samuel Falzone said. Bingo, originally from Rochester, N.Y., moved with his family at age 11 to Boca Raton in 1976 and grew up at Boca West Country Club, where he learned to play. “My dream was not to be a professional tennis player,” he said. “It was to be a coach and run my own country club.” As a teen, he met tennis player Jim O’Brien, who taught him the game, and after college, Bingo took over as coach at Lynn University. Lynn’s team won a national championship in his second year, and he continued for nine years as manager of Woodfield Country Club in Boca. In 1988, he gained national recognition for an innovative teaching approach that had students coming back for more lessons.

In 1996, Bingo took over the tennis pro shop at Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach under Craig Perna, where he oversaw a complete redesign and management of the club in 2007. Bingo said his philosophy is to get people excited to play tennis. He pointed out that in the requests for proposals, two of the companies, including his, are not asking for money to run the center. Bingo noted that current provider Tommy Cheatham was his doubles partner 20 years ago, and that he had no intention of stepping on people’s toes, saying he would make money through sponsorships and other activities. Bingo added that, at age 51, he planned to move to Wellington and remain there, and to lay out up to $100,000 of his own money, not

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report It has been a few weeks since the Royal Palm Covenant Church closed the doors to its longtime building and moved its services to the Regal Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18 movie theater on State Road 7, but for Pastor Michael Rose and his congregation, the move does not signal an end — but rather a new beginning with an opportunity to grow and flourish. Royal Palm Covenant Church is the oldest church in Royal Palm Beach, Rose said, celebrating 54 years of ministry in the western communities this year. Rose and his wife, Carolyn, have been pastors at the church for the last 13 years. They also established a food pantry that remains in operation, serving between 130 and 150 families a week. “We will not turn anybody back,” Rose said. “We welcome newcomers, as well as families that have been with us. We want to serve them and serve them well.” The food pantry has moved down the block from the old church building to 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 9, in the Royal Plaza. Food distribution hours have been extended to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday. “The Southeast Conference of

the Evangelical Covenant Church decided it was time to sell the building,” Rose said. The conference decided that due to economics, it would be better to sell the aging facility, which dates back to the 1960s. Even without a building, the congregation has remained strong and is doing well with the move. The weekly service has changed slightly, running from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and Sunday school is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. “The acoustics in there are very nice, and it’s a very warm setting. People feel very welcome when they walk in the door because of the way the place is situated,” he said. “It is a very fabulous place to have your service.” In the future, Rose hopes to double or triple the church’s membership. At Regal, everything is handicapped-accessible, with plenty of parking available. “The ministry is still going strong and worship is just as sweet as it has ever been,” Rose said. This weekend, Sunday, April 9, will be the fourth service at Regal. Members are still getting acquainted with the new location. Attendance, he said, hasn’t changed much, though a few members prefer a more traditional setting.

Even though the venue has changed, though, Rose feels that it offers the perfect opportunity for the congregation to grow. Holding services at Regal, Rose expects the worship to be more accessible to the community. “We welcome anybody who wants to come to our church services,” he said. “We are a multiethnic, multi-cultural group, and we welcome everybody to come and worship with us. Also, those who want to participate, and become active in a ministry that serves the community, they are also welcome. We believe that we are to do love, mercy, compassion and justice in our community.” Within the next five years, Rose hopes to be working on building a new facility. The building fund project will start shortly, and donations can be made at any TD Bank for the “Building Fund of Royal Palm Covenant Church.” Donations can also be made to the food pantry at TD Bank. “For those who have supported our ministry over the years, we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to them and also encourage them to continue to support us as we continue to support the community,” Rose said. For more information, visit www.rpcchurch.com or call (561) 793-1077.

intending to ask the village for any money for operations. “I would make it very clear that my intentions are not to disrupt what’s going on right now,” Bingo said. He noted that he has been involved with the U.S. Professional Tennis Association for years and has a good reputation among his peers. “I love what I do,” Bingo said. “The fact now that I have to be creative is even better for the Village of Wellington.” The committee members gave scores based on qualifications and experience (up to 30 points), approach and methodology (up to 30 points) and fee structure (up to 40 points). The village also has a local preference policy of 5 points,

which only Cheatham qualified for. The proposer with lowest ordinal score was ranked highest. Committee Member Anthony Forgione gave Cheatham 30 points for qualification and experience, 25 for technical approach and methodology and 25 for fee structure for 80 points, plus 5 for local preference, for a total of 85. He gave Tennis Exclusive 15 for qualification and experience, 20 for technical approach and 25 for fees, for a total of 60. He gave Bingo 20 for qualifications, 20 for technical approach and 40 for fees, for a total of 80. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 30 for qualifications, 25 for technical approach and 30 for fees, for a total of 85. Committee Member Richard

Christmas gave Cheatham 23 for qualifications, 23 for approach and 33 for fees, plus 5 for local preference, for a total of 84. He gave Tennis Exclusive 26 for qualifications, 26 for technical approach and 36 for fees, for total of 88. He gave Bingo 30 for qualifications, 30 for approach and 40 for fees, for a total of 100. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 27 for qualifications, 27 for approach and 37 for fees, for a total of 91. Committee Member Jeffrey Zipp gave Cheatham 25 for qualifications, 25 for technical approach and 30 for fees, plus 5, for a total of 85. He gave Tennis Exclusive 28 for qualifications, 27 for approach and 35 for fees, for a total of 90. See TENNIS, page 17

Waste Management Funding Royal Palm Beach’s Oldest Green Scholarships Through Church Begins A New Chapter Wellington Ed Committee By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Education Committee discussed a new environmental scholarship being offered by the village and its waste services provider, Waste Management, on Tuesday. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500, will be offered to graduating seniors at Palm Beach Central and Wellington high schools who plan to attend a four-year college or university. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 15. Community Services Director James Poag said he wanted to clarify how the scholarship will be distributed since the committee will not meet again until August. “If the committee is going to be involved in the selection process regarding the awardees, we need to develop a process,” he said. Poag said that Waste Management would provide the applications to the guidance counselors, who would then collect the applications. “However, you have a situation now in which this is your April meeting,” he said. “You will not meet again in order to form a committee to select the applicants who will receive the scholarships. Therefore, the committee will

need to make the decision on how it would like the process to work.” Poag said he had spoken with Waste Management Government Affairs Director Ellen Smith, who had no particular preference on how the recipients are selected. “Those are decisions you have to make this evening on how this process is going to work,” Poag said, including how to work with the schools and Waste Management. “We need the committee to decide how to do that in this special circumstance.” Committee Chair Marcia Hayden said that based on the information Poag had sent committee members, the high schools would receive the applications by April 15 and the top 10 candidates’ information would be forwarded to the Education Committee by May 2 so that by May 13, the recipients would be chosen. Committee Member Michelle McGovern said she would favor nominating a member of the committee to work with Smith to decide. “There’s not another meeting until August, which is frustrating in itself, but I think it’s fine if we just decide amongst ourselves one person to go through the applications for this year, and then next year we’ll all do it,” McGovern

said. “It’s tremendous that Waste Management does this in the first place.” Committee members nominated Hayden to go through the applications this year and work with Poag to receive the applications and forward a short list to Waste Management. The environmental scholarships were established by the village and Waste Management to encourage Wellington students to pursue educational paths that support environmental stewardship. Each school will receive a $1,500 and a $1,000 scholarship for students demonstrating excellence in the classroom and the community. Waste Management will send the awards directly to the winners’ college via its financial aid office. In 2016, four winners will be selected, two from Wellington High School and two from Palm Beach Central High School. Smith said that Waste Management was glad to find new ways to help make Wellington clean and green. “We run clean-fuel trucks in the Village of Wellington,” she said. “We are the only hauler of municipal waste that can say that, keeping it quieter with less emissions for the residents of Wellington.”

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‘Panama Papers’ Leak Is An Amazing Story, But Not Surprising

In the world of journalism, reporters want scoops. It doesn’t matter whether political, sports or entertainment; beating the competition is paramount, and the bigger the story, the more satisfying the feeling among staff and management. This week, one of the most amazing scoops in history took place, and it defied all the standards, because of its sheer size and the amount of work it took to bring to fruition. It may take months, maybe even years, to fully appreciate and understand the ramifications and fallout that will take place on a global scale. The “Panama Papers” offshore tax evasion network story started as a traditional scoop, by Suddeutsche Zeitung, a large German daily newspaper. It began more than a year ago, when reporters in Munich were contacted by someone connected with a Panama law firm that creates anonymous offshore companies across the world, many used to hide money. But because of the magnitude of documents — some 11.5 million, at least — the Washington, D.C.-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists was brought into the fold. Roughly 400 journalists from more than 100 media organizations in more than 60 nations were involved in an investigation that covers roughly 40 years of financial deceit by some of the most powerful people in the world. And yet, one of the most surprising things about the entire fiasco is the lack of surprise we have in what has been discovered. Yes, the sheer volume of data and individuals involved is pretty amazing. But is anyone actually shocked that the wealthiest individuals in the world have been afforded (for a price) the opportunity to hide their earnings in order to not pay taxes on

said financial gains? Let alone the people who were using their offshore money havens for even more illicit purposes. It is amazingly ironic that this disclosure came within days of April 15, when last year’s taxes are due here in the United States. For years, there has been a growing disconnect between the “haves” and the “have not quite as much” and the “we have almost nothing” in the United States and across the world. This isn’t just about individuals, either. Large corporations have benefited from extremely favorable tax laws to either pay a much lower percentage of taxes, or even get refunds despite millions (sometimes billions) in annual earnings. Meanwhile, smaller companies and ordinary citizens end up paying a comparatively larger percentage in taxes. Much of the political discord taking place in the 2016 presidential campaign is tied to this. The reason so many people are angry with government — and leaders in both major political parties — is due in large measure to the financial frustration individuals have faced over the past decade. Whether the situation is worthy of such anger is up to debate, but the world of “perception is reality” has resulted in thousands of individuals voicing their displeasure with the political status quo in a way not seen for years. Regardless of who is elected to take over the reins next year, this is a situation that those in Washington — whether the current political elite or those elected to lead a political revolution — need to take seriously. There must be some measure of tax law fairness that gives the vast majority of us a belief that government truly is of, by, and for the people.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A Botanical Garden For K-Park

I read with interest Fred Levin’s letter in the April 1 issue of the Town-Crier concerning use of K-Park as a nature park for joggers, bikers and those simply wanting respite from traffic and stress. A neighbor of mine suggested a similar function — a botanical garden. As one who worked for 20 years as a staff scientist and lecturer in greater London at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, I was quick to agree with him, not only because it would fill the same needs as those Mr. Levin suggested, but also function as a superb educational facility and bird sanctuary for the western communities. Use as a botanical garden would coincide with the philosophy of those who lobby to preserve green space in Wellington, and as well as those representing our important business interests from Delray Beach to Loxahatchee and beyond. I can foresee such a garden providing many of the amenities that the Mounts Botanical Garden offers in its 14 acres, including educational seminars and plant sales, but with much more room to operate and develop horticultural programs without the deafening airport noise that plagues Mounts. It would offer a superb opportunity for local employment and volunteerism, especially among gardeners and seniors in the area. It would help residents learn which trees, shrubs and other perennials are best-suited to this climatic zone and how to grow them to perfection, in the process bolstering Wellington’s status as a “Tree City.” Like Kew Gardens and other botanical gardens around the world in which I have been involved,

it would serve as a beacon for schoolchildren and class field trips, scouting groups, special-needs students, art students, photographers, and residents of assisted-living facilities or nursing homes wishing to know more about the plant kingdom, from mosses to flowering plants. There is abundant horticultural knowledge in the west, not only among nursery owners and landscapers, but also master gardeners and amateurs. It would be ideal if all that expertise could be channeled into a synergistic undertaking for K-Park and Wellington, contributing an educational calendar of events, a park atmosphere and a self-sustaining resource that would unite the varied interests of our community. I would encourage our residents and the Wellington Village Council to adopt a broad view of how the 70-acre parcel might be utilized, not solely for economic benefit and not solely for Wellington residents, but for absolutely everyone — young and old and in-between — in the western communities. Dr. Alec Pridgeon Wellington

Don’t Get Rid Of Tommy Cheatham

I will try and keep this short. As a longtime Wellington resident, and tennis player, I am saddened by the village deciding to bid out the Wellington Tennis Center on so many occasions. Tennis pro Tommy Cheatham is a great asset for our community. What is the necessity to fix what is so far from broken? I can only think of another great tennis coach, Jimmy Evert, who the City of Fort Lauderdale was wise enough to leave alone and let manage the fa-

cility at Holiday Park for 50 years. It is now named for him. I hope you can show the same wisdom, and that 30 years from now, our facility can be named for Mr. Cheatham, who works so tirelessly to make it a great place. I could go on for pages telling you about all the ways he goes above and beyond for the village, but no one disputes what a great job he does. Please do not disappoint us. Bruce Beck Wellington

PRAB Tennis Recommendation A Poor Choice

I have been playing tennis for the last 23 years. I have also had the great fortune to be a USTA official umpire and ITA referee for 24 years. While I am not a Wellington resident, I choose to play at the Wellington Tennis Center, primarily because of the programs it offers and because of the pros there. It is an excellent program and the best in the county. It has come to my attention that the Parks & Recreational Advisory Board reviewed six companies who bid on the contract for the tennis center. They eliminated two at a previous meeting and asked back four bidders, requiring they give presentations before the board. The PRAB chose one bidder above the rest, ranking him in first place, while ranking a largely unknown entity second and the current provider in third — the company that has been successfully running the tennis center for the last 15 years was ranked third. I have looked, and there are no complaints against Cheatham Inc. I have asked many passholders and players at the tennis center if they are happy with the current situation of management, and they

are all beyond satisfied. How then, does a non-tennis-playing board make the decision to fix something that isn’t broken? What are the qualifications of Dr. Falzone, Dr. Zipp, Mr. Pignato, Mr. Christmas and Mr. Flemming? Correct me if I’m wrong, but do any of these men have any idea on what it takes to run a tennis facility, let alone unceremoniously remove a current provider? I highly doubt that Dr. Falzone would be OK with his fellow board members picking a director of ob/gyn at his place of business, and the same goes for the rest of the board members. After looking and reviewing the meetings and presentations of the bidders, it becomes clear to anyone who possesses even a little amount of tennis knowledge, that the PRAB was blown away by “bells and whistles” and failed to check obvious misinformation. The provider who was ranked first didn’t have any solid information, just promises and ideas. One item in particular stands out and should have given the board anxiety. The bidder claims that he will have a 4 to 1 player to pro ratio in his women’s team clinics. That would mean there would be 4 pros per team, and they would most likely not be paid the $70 per hour they customarily get. Who are these mythical pros he thinks he’s going to get for a $40 per hour fee? Here is a fact that the PRAB failed to grasp: just because someone played a doubles match against the Williams sisters doesn’t qualify them to run a tennis center. Why was this decision given to the PRAB? What qualifications do they possess? Why is the village allowing them to recommend a provider for the tennis center? The newly opened tennis center is a $5 million facility, and the previous council has cavalierly passed the decision over to an ill-qualified

board. Why wasn’t staff given this task? Another disturbing issue here is the fact that it seems some providers were given second and third chances, while others were outright eliminated. This seems arbitrary at the very least; suspicious at worst. I am asking that the Village of Wellington reconsider the recommendation of the PRAB. Please thoroughly check into the numbers being thrown out by the bidders. While Cheatham Tennis Inc. may be able to make changes, at least we can all rest assured that his numbers are proven facts and not hopeful projections. The Wellington Tennis Center is not Mirasol Country Club. It is a municipality that should keep the current management program. Please seriously consider this request. Sally Edwards Suburban Lake Worth

Congratulations Anne, And Thanks Bob

The election is over, and the torch has been passed from the old guard of the past, to the next generation of Wellington residents. I am neither sad, nor happy, it is just the way it is, and all things move on in life. I do think we need to say a big “thank you” to Bob Margolis, for his 20-plus years of service to this great community. Bob volunteered at many of our recreation programs to coach and support for years. He also volun-

teered at Wellington High School to support the football team for the years that his son played. Bob became an active proponent of recreation and was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and served for more than five years. He was very instrumental in building the Wellington Dog Park and purchasing K-Park. Bob then served two terms on the council, helping us get through some tough patches and decisions. Finally, Bob served as our mayor for the past four years and has left a very positive legacy, despite calls of interference from benefactors. Bob’s only motivation was to try and keep the character and style of the community as he knew it when he first moved here. Not a bad thing, but not what the community wants in 2016. Congratulations to Anne Gerwig. She ran a strong and good campaign, based on new leadership and wanting a change from the old guard and its benefactors. We in the community are hoping she forges a new consensus among the council that looks forward and takes care of the village’s business in the future. She inherits a village that is financially very strong, has updated and modern infrastructure, a competent and committed staff, a recreation program that is first class, and a level of service to the residents that is second to none. Hopefully, Mayor Gerwig will move our village forward into the 21st century while maintaining the values and levels of service that Wellington residents expect. With See LETTERS, page 17

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ROLDAN’S SUNSET POLO & WHITE PARTY RAISES MONEY FOR BROOKE USA

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CROWD GATHERS TO FIGHT CANCER AT ROYAL PALM BEACH RELAY FOR LIFE

The American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life took place from 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 3 on the field at Royal Palm Beach High School. There were games, entertainment and activities all through the night. Luminaria bags lit the track at night to remember lost loved ones. Food and beverages were for sale to raise money for American Cancer Society programs. Survivors and caregivers were treated to dinner and gifts. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Survivors take the first lap around the track.

Survivor Tamara Cook tells her story of recovery.

Marcia Andrews, Kristina Michel, Frank Rodriguez and Javier Rodriguez.

Your Bosom Buddies II members Theresa Vidal, Pat Linton, Marie Phillips, Andrea Mattes, Donna Gray, Linda Vaillancourt and Sheri McCandless.

The Royal Palm Beach Elementary School team.

Rob Hill cooks up some corn.

Al Bychek and Cheryl Dunn Bychek.

Virginia Brooks, Victoria Berrios, Colleen Campbell, Landon Berrios, and David and Joan Sinett at the Palms West Hospital booth.

The Crestwood Middle School team.

ROYAL PALM BEACH YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOSTS INTERNATIONAL LUNCH

Royal Palm Beach’s Young at Heart Club held its International Luncheon on Friday, April 1 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Many attendees dressed in honor of the ancestral homelands. For more information about senior programs in Royal Palm Beach, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Roberta Hennessey and Mary Lou Magner dress up to represent their Irish heritage.

Pat La Valley dressed to represent Spain, while Clarence and Alice Stern dressed to represent the United States.

Bella Wissing dressed to represent her Italian heritage and Elisa Diament dressed to represent the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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Palms West Presbyterian Anniversary

On Sunday, April 10, Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gathering of former and current church members and ministers. Guests are invited to join in a worship service at 10 a.m. on the lawn featuring founding pastor Rev. Jeff Mitchiner. A barbecue lunch will follow the service. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more info., call (561) 795-6292 or visit www. pwpchurch.com.

Author To Visit Barnes & Noble

Martha Lemasters will be at the Barnes & Noble store in Wellington on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. to sign copies of her recently released memoir, The Step. Lemasters’ memoir deals with her first-hand account of her years working for IBM at the Kennedy Space Center as a public relations writer on the Apollo program

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Bright Horizons Art Park Event

Bright Horizons at Wellington, located at 3220 State Road 7, will hold an Art Park event on Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 11 a.m., where families can “buy” a parking spot and decorate it with pastels. Money will go to the Bright Horizons Foundation for

Children. For more information, call (561) 753-9140.

St. Rita Bunko Party April 16

The Council of Catholic Women at St. Rita Catholic Church will sponsor a Bunko Party Night on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and there will be beer, wine, water and soda for purchase. There will be prizes, raffles and more. For more info., call Caroline at (561) 798-2853.

Hadassah To Meet April 20

Shulamit Hadassah will host a free show and tell event Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring a souvenir to show and tell. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, e-mail Susan at smow@ comcast.net.

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Community Yard Sale will be filled with vendors selling their treasures to the public. The event will take place Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, located just south of Okeechobee Blvd. on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. A free shuttle will provide service to overflow parking available at Ewing Park. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

Art Society To Present Scholarships

The Wellington Art Society will present its annual art scholarship awards to graduating seniors who are planning a college major in visual arts on Wednesday, April 13. This year, due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the organization was able to award seven $1,500 scholarships to talented young artists, instead of the five originally planned. The presentations will take place at the Bootz Culture Art Center (420 State Road 7, Suite 120, Royal Palm Beach). The winning students will bring two to three pieces of their artwork for display. The meet and

greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the announcement and presentation of the scholarships. The Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 and has provided many talented young artists with funds for their art-related expenses. For more info., visit wellingtonartsociety.org

Keller Williams To Host Social Media Workshop

On Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m., the Keller Williams office in Wellington will host a workshop on Social Media Strategies presented by the Palm Beach Post. The class is designed to enhance a business’ profile on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more. The information will be geared for the real estate market. All agents, not just those who work at Keller Williams, are invited to attend. The workshop will be led by Lizzi Sned, marketing consultant for Ideabar and editor of the Post’s Notables section, and Marcella

Sikora, digital account manager at the Post. “We will explore how to create a strong social presence in three easy steps,” Sned said. “Attendees will learn how to develop their brand’s social voice and create engaging content on various social platforms.” Sikora will outline strategies for Facebook advertising and utilizing precise mobile technology. For reservations, contact Maureen Gross at (561) 714-0887 or maureengrossrealtor@gmail.com.

Kindergarten Round-Up On April 20 At WES

Wellington Elementary School will host its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents of children who turn 5 before Sept. 1 are invited to tour the school, visit the kindergarten classrooms, pick up kindergarten registration packets and ask questions. The school’s address is 13000 Paddock Drive off Big Blue Trace. For more info., call (561) 651-0600.

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HOSPICE FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS ENJOY MIMOSAS & MALLETS BRUNCH

The Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation held its third annual Mimosas & Mallets Polo Brunch on Sunday, April 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Supporters enjoyed a champagne brunch served field side on the exclusive Mallet Grille patio. Guests enjoyed a silent auction while watching the first round play of the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championship. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Hospice Foundation President Greg and Jill Leach and with Bill and Cathy Quinn.

Jennifer and Brian Schnipper with Palms West Hospital CEO Eric and Jennifer Goldman.

Debbie Lurvey, Mary Colburn and Dr. Tammy Shiverdecker.

Dr. Roger Brito, Dr. Karen Kennedy, Hospice Director of Special Events Lauryn Barry, Hospice Foundation President Greg Leach and Events Coordinator Cristina Llorens.

Giovanni Cevela, Beny Cepada, and Jeremy and Sharon McNeill.

Kris Krigbaum, Kathy Mayo, Judy and Geordie Tregre, Frances Woofenden, meteorologist Mike Ehrenberg and Alex Tregre.

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continued from page 1 assistant. He volunteers at Binks Forest Elementary School and with the Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. • Stephen Levin is president of the Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Café franchise based in Palm Beach Gardens, where he improved revenue 43 percent. He trained consultants on approaches to phone sales, used phone recordings to improve effectiveness, improved profitability by training others how to eliminate wasteful processes and created franchise training systems. • Edward Lynch Sr. was managing member of the Everglades Group general contractor from 2012 to 2015 and held construction consulting positions with several contractors before that. He majored in economics with a business management emphasis at Drew University. He is a member of the Construction Industry Licensing Board, owned a major electrical contracting company and has been a professional race car driver. He retired in 2000 and moved to Florida to raise his family. • Dr. Veronica McCue is an internet teacher of Korean business people in conversational English for application in their chosen professions. Previously, she has been a principal or educational director at several schools from kindergarten to high school. She has a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University and is a certified college coach for students with Asperger syndrome. • Izzy Parrado is coordinator of the school counseling department at Okeeheelee Middle School. She has been an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) counselor at Palm Beach Central and John I. Leonard high schools, and taught economics and government at Wellington High School. She is a board member of the American Association of Caregiving Youth and was a member of the Palm

Beach County Hispanic Council from 2010 to 2013. • Dr. Carmine Priore was elected to the first Wellington Village Council in 1996 and served as mayor from 1998 to 2000. He was re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2008 and left office in 2012 due to term limits. He has received numerous appointments to local and state organizations. A dentist, he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia and has a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Miami. He graduated from Leadership Palm Beach County in 1994 and is chairman of the Board of Trustees of Palms West Hospital. • Steven Rosenblum was born and raised in Great Neck, N.Y., and attended Skidmore College. He began working in the retail pharmacy and medical supply industry in 1986 and eventually became a general manager. He started his own internet-based medical supply business, 21st Century Medical, in 1998. He is currently employed at Jupiter Drugs & Medical Supplies. In 2008, he ran unsuccessfully for the Florida House of Representatives. • Andrew Schaller is president of Palm Beach Financial Exchange, an electronic banking company with branded software that handles recurring billing for businesses. He purchased equestrian land in Wellington in 1999 and created the Fine Equine dressage facility. In 2010 and 2014, he ran unsuccessfully for the Palm Beach County Commission. Born and raised in Torrington, Conn., he received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. Leo University. • Curt Siegmeister is a program integrator at Lockheed Martin Palm Beach, where he assists the site director in initiating, tracking and executing leadership directives. In 2014, he was the southeast Florida political director in nine counties for the Rick Scott for Florida campaign. In 2011, he was legislative affairs director for the Agency for Workforce Innovation in Tallahassee. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida.

• Robert Simeone is CEO and owner of Epiphany’s Treatment Center, a substance abuse and treatment center in West Palm Beach. He is a retired Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy and an adjunct professor in criminal justice at Palm Beach and Indian River state colleges. He is founder and president of the Children of Wounded Warriors. He has a master’s degree in criminal justice from Keiser University and a master’s degree in public administration from Nova Southeastern. • Tanya Siskind is a member of Wellington’s Education Committee, president of the Binks Forest Elementary School PTA and vice president of the Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA, where she conducts annual leadership training. She also has served with the Junior League of the Palm Beaches for the past 10 years. She has an MBA from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. • Kara Skorupa is an attorney. From 2000 to 2015, she was the founding partner of Kara Skorupa Esq. of North Palm Beach, Belle Glade and Wellington. She is currently of counsel with the Deratany Firm of Chicago. She is a board member and parliamentarian for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Spirit of Liberty Chapter, and senior member and advisor of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, Chief Tiger Tail Society. • José Soto has been a case manager for the Department of Senior Services of Palm Beach County for the past five years, where he works with seniors, veterans, homeless and disabled people in need of social services. He has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He grew up in Guatemala City. • Bruce Tumin, a six-year Wellington resident, is president of Tumin Engineering, which has more than 30 years’ experience in forensic, fire protection and civil engineering, focusing on structures, foundations, roof covering

and finish flooring systems for the insurance industry. He was appointed to the village’s Construction Board of Appeals a year ago. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Central Florida and is a licensed engineer. • Evan Turk is an attorney and managing partner with Principle Counsel, a law firm specializing in asset protection, business transactions, family office services and estate and tax planning; and an investment professional specializing in investments, health and life insurance. He has a law degree from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from the College of New Jersey. He has been admitted to the Florida and New Jersey bar, the United States Tax Court and is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs. • Karyn Turk owns Principle Offices, a collaborative organization for legal and financial professionals. She has lived in Wellington for three years and is on the board of the Women of the Wellington Chamber. She has Florida insurance and real estate licenses and is a professional certified marketer. She is currently Mrs. Wellington (U.S. Continental) and will compete next month in the Mrs. Florida pageant. She is married to Evan Turk, and together they have six children and a grandson. • Vincent Weber is chairman and owner of the Crestline Group, which provides consulting services to federal, state and local governments, banks and corporate entities regarding acquisition, management, financing, construction, liquidation or compliance issues. The group includes Envirocrest Services, which consults on environmental issues, and Crestline Financial, which provides strategic assistance to financial institutions. He has a master’s degree in banking, finance and real estate from Fordham University. • John Webber is a lawyer and senior associate with McIntosh, Sawran & Cartaya in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, where his practice focuses on healthcare

issues and the liability of healthcare professionals, maritime law and insurance coverage. He is secretary for the School Advisory Council at Binks Forest Elementary School and a Wellington Little League coach. He received his law degree from Fordham University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. • Thomas Wenham was elected to the first Wellington Village Council in 1996 and served several terms as mayor, including as the first elected mayor. He was capital projects manager for Palm

Beach County Fire-Rescue from 1995 to 2012. He received a Certified Public Manager designation from Florida State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and management from Northeastern University. He serves on the Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Advisory Board and is a board member of the Wellington Community Foundation. The résumés of the candidates, along with their answers to the application questionnaire, can be found at www.wellingtonfl.gov/ councilvacancy.

OBITUARY

James ‘Jim’ Dossett Dies At Age 78 Jim Dossett, 78, died peacefully in his home in Loxahatchee on April 1 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife of 52 years and daughters by his side. Dossett was a resident of Loxahatchee since 2003. He was born in 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, the eldest son of Lambert and Virgie Dossett. Dossett began his long career in the military with the U.S. Navy. After service of six years and several odd jobs, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served an additional 30-plus years, finally retiring as master chief from the Opa Locka Coast Guard Air Station in 1993. Dossett was well respected, not only by his peers, but those above and below his rank. His nickname throughout was “Father Time.” Dossett is survived by his wife, Joyce Dossett, with whom he just celebrated 52 years of marriage on March 28. In addition, he leaves behind his children, Ronda Frank of Royal Palm Beach, Angela Twomey (Sean) of Royal Palm Beach. Grandchildren Michelle Garcia (Frankie) of San Antonio, Texas; Sean Twomey (Kaitlin) of Palm Beach Gardens; and Chris Twomey of Royal Palm Beach. He also leaves behind son Tad Vinyard and daughter Kelly Cagle of Texas, and grandchildren Jennifer and Janson Cagle, also of Texas. He was predeceased in death

James Dossett by his son Rex Vinyard, son-inlaw Michael Frank and grandson Andrew Frank. Jim also leaves behind a large family of siblings, including brothers Carl Dossett (Brenda), John Dossett (Carolyn) and Harold Dossett (Margaret), and sisters Mary Owens, Martha Lamb (JB) and Earlene. He was predeceased by a set of twins, Ella and Eldred, brother Dalton, and sisters Alma Huffman and Patricia Price. Dossett enjoyed traveling in his motor home after retirement, taking many trips, including to Alaska and throughout the United States with his wife and siblings. He was a true family man and lover of history.

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HORSES & HOUNDS HOSTS A FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF GREYHOUNDS

The Horses & Hounds Charitable Foundation held its seventh annual Friends of Greyhounds Fundraiser on Sunday, April 3 at the Horses & Hounds farm in Homeland. The event was hosted by Jane Bistline, Jeri Caprio, and Kim and Frederic Boyer. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Karen Rappolt and Lea with Tim Nothhelfer and Jax.

Terry St. Angelo with Nevada.

Kim Boyer with Patrick Roggenbau and Lily.

Jane Bistline and Orzo with Jeri Caprio and Bindi.

Two-year-old Marlee Craig gives Milo a cookie as Milo’s owner, Suzi Annunziata, looks on.

Chris Rhone, Michelle Weaver and Phyllis Boruk from Friends of Greyhounds with Otis, Akira and Denim.

Dr. Chris White and Orzo with Jane Bistline and Bindi, both winning best in show.

Alexia Dubocq helps Grace cool off in the pool.

JAPAN’S INAGAKUEN WIND ORCHESTRA VISITS WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

The Inagakuen High School band, with 105 members, came to visit South Florida last week from Japan, including a stop at Wellington High School on Thursday, March 31. The band, the Inagakuen Wind Orchestra, has won many awards since it was established in 1984.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Mark Humphreys of Bravo Music introduces the band.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig presented a Mayor’s Recognition to the band and she and WHS Principal Mario Crocetti exchanged gifts with Director Tomoki Ubata and Associate Director Yuki Ishii.

Director Tomoki Ubata leads the Inagakuen Wind Orchestra.

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MUSICAL ‘MARY POPPINS’ ON STAGE AT PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Palm Beach Central High School’s Bronco Players presented the classic Disney musical Mary Poppins from Wednesday, March 30 through Saturday, April 2 at the school’s theater. The show was directed by Gail Marshall with musical direction by Scott Houchins.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Nicole Pena (Jane Banks), Jillian Halperin (Mary Poppins) and Ben Shaevitz (Michael Banks) in “A Spoonful of Sugar.”

Amanda Ibarra and Juliana Lanosa as Mrs. Brill and Winifred Banks.

Joseph Wilson as the hardworking George Banks.

The cast enjoys a “Jolly Holiday.”

Singing the famous tune “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

Jillian Halperin (Mary Poppins) tells Ben Shaevitz (Michael Banks) and Nicole Pena (Jane Banks) that they are naughty.

Josh Houchins (Bert) in “Chim Chim Cher-ee.”

Amanda Ibarrra (Mrs. Brill) and Stephen Coley (Robertson Ay).

FUNDRAISER PROMOTES UPCOMING WELLINGTON RELAY FOR LIFE APRIL 16

The Wellington Relay for Life held a fundraiser Friday, April 1 at the White Elephant restaurant. Musician Michaela Paige sang and the Shed played R&B and 1960s rock music. Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Chris Gannon of Bolay served up drinks as celebrity bartenders. The Wellington Relay for Life will take place Saturday, April 16 at Palm Beach Central High School starting at 3 p.m.

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Miss South Florida Fair 2016 Shelby Bomford, musician Michaela Paige and Nafia Ali.

Celebrity bartenders Chris Gannon from Bolay and Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Mayor Anne Gerwig, Joanna Cunningham and Michaela Paige.

Wellington Relay for Life committee members at the event.

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Over 4,000 intelligent Royal Palm Beach voters rejected the MALICIOUS LIES of Martha Webster, Lenore White and Dave Swift During the March 15, 2016 Election

BIG LIE #1: Majority of Royal Palm Beach residents opposed the RaceTrac application.

Of the approximately sixty (60) persons in white shirts with “No” letters, about forty (40) were the owners and employees of nearby gas stations and convenience stores who did not want the competition of a popular gasoline station with low gasoline prices. Most of these employees do not live in Royal Palm Beach.

THE TRUTH: Over 1,000 Royal Palm Beach residents signed a petition strongly supporting the RaceTrac application. The March 15, 2016 Royal Palm Beach elections has proved conclusively that the overwhelming great majority of Royal Palm Beach residents support this RaceTrac gas station on Southern Blvd. and the rest of Royal Palm Beach residents do not care at all.

BIG LIE #2: The RaceTrac gas station would hurt small business owners in the immediate vicinity.

THE TRUTH: Over 95% of small businesses in the immediate vicinity signed a petition strongly supporting the RaceTrac application, confirming that the RaceTrac gasoline station would improve their current business.

BIG LIE #3: “The RaceTrac would lower home values in Royal Palm Beach”. THE TRUTH: Callaway & Price, one of the most reputable professional appraisers in Florida for over forty (40) years, after thorough investigation and research, concluded that “RaceTrac would have no negative impact on Royal Palm Beach homes, and that they will continue to increase in value together with all comparable homes in Royal Palm Beach.”

BIG LIE #4: “Jess Santamaria, as a county Commissioner,voted to deny a RaceTrac application, at the northwest corner of Lantana Road and Haverhill Road”.

THE TRUTH: “Jess Santamaria, together with four (4) other County Commissioners, on August 22, 2013, voted to approve this RaceTrac application,” as evidenced by the official certification of Sharon Bock, Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts.

BIG LIE #5:

Dave Swift in his Town-Crier “Letter to the Editor” (dated January 29, 2016) described Jess Santamaria as the largest landowner in Royal Palm Beach.

THE TRUTH: All of Jess Santamaria’s properties would all fit inside the Super Walmart in Royal Palm Beach! There are many much larger property owners in Royal Palm Beach. Dave Swift and Martha Webster have repeatedly tried to project Santamaria as the “big developer” bullying “poor, small David Swift, Martha Webster, etc...”

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BEST BUDDIES GROUP HOLDS A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER AT LINDBURGERS IN WELLINGTON

Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to ending the isolation of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, held a fundraiser Tuesday, March 29 at Lindburgers in Wellington. Kelly Hallenbeck, chair of the May 14 Best Buddies Walk in West Palm Beach, raised more than $1,300 at the Wellington event, which included a raffle basket donated by Fresh Market. For more information, visit www.bestbuddies.org. (Above right) Dr. Michael Mauck, shown with walk chair Kelly Hallenbeck, won the raffle. (Below right) Supporters gather at Lindburgers for the fundraiser. (Below) Debbie Quilleon and sons with walk chair Kelly Hallenbeck.

Royal Palm Beach resident Matt Hanley and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) chapter from the University of Central Florida recently attended AMSA’s national convention in Washington, D.C. Hanley is president of the 350-member chapter. Shown here is Hanley (seated) along with the UCF attendees to the convention in U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy’s office.

Local Residents Help Make First Bailey Reynolds Easter Basket Event A Success

Kevin McLellan with 2016 poker classic winner Scott Cadmus.

Scott Cadmus Wins 2016 Tyler’s Team Poker Classic More than 85 players participated in the sixth annual Tyler’s Team Charity Poker Classic held recently at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Scott Cadmus won the Tyler’s Cup trophy and an $580 buy-in to the World Series of Poker in August. “This is a charity tournament. We want people to come in, eat, relax and have fun while playing,” organizer Kevin McLellan said. The event was presented by the Palm Beach Kennel Club

and sponsored and supported by the Shirt Guru, Boston’s On the Beach, Publix, Enigma Pro Wrestling, MD Now, Ante Up Poker Magazine, Chili’s, Poker Action Line, Stepping Out Florida, TRA Insurance, Outback Steakhouse, ESPN West Palm Beach, Divine Pixel, the UPS Store, Palm Beach Improv, Rapids Waterpark, Copper Blues, Lion Country Safari, Palm Beach International Raceway, Amenity Pro, Delray’s Finest Signs & Graphics, and WalMart.

Residents of The Acreage, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington recently united for the Reynolds family’s first Easter basket charity event for the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center. The hugely successful event was held in memory of Bailey Reynolds. Reynolds’ life was tragically cut short in a car accident last October. He was flown to St. Mary’s, where medical staff valiantly attempted to save his life. The charity was created to continue

the legacy of Reynolds’ kind and giving nature. While St. Mary’s was the original focus of the charity, the Reynolds family and LeaderCheer were overwhelmed by the generosity of local families. Gifts were donated at drop boxes located at Gator’s Shack, Dr. John Papa’s Action Physical Therapy, Frontier Elementary School through the safety patrol program, Butterfields Southern Café, Taylor Chiropractic and the Wellington Tennis Center enabling the family and

LeaderCheer to provide more than 160 Easter baskets, not only to St. Mary’s, but to the Palms West Children’s Hospital, Grandma’s

Place and Pat Reeves Village. The Reynolds family and LeaderCheer thank all those gave so generously to the program.

Freckleton Graduates From Army National Guard Training

U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Emefa N. Freckleton recently graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and

received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, marching, field training exercises and more. Freckleton is the daughter of Akosua and Anthony Freckleton. She is a 2014 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

Members of the Reynolds family’s first Easter basket charity event with their basket donations.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PBCHS STUDENTS VISIT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

One hundred and fifty Palm Beach Central High School calculus, engineering and physics students visited the Kennedy Space Center on April 1 and experienced many hands-on experiments at the Astronaut Training Center. They also had an opportunity to meet with an astronaut and learn the path to a career in aerospace. The rewarding field trip was fully funded by the Jacobs family.

Two Oxbridge Academy Juniors Win Startup Money For Invention

Palm Beach Central High School’s Chess Club won its second consecutive tournament on March 20 in Boca Raton. The club was established in 2015 and is sponsored by K.C. Ayo. Shown above are chess club members Michael Minns, Carlos Leiva and Camilo Rueda.

DEBATE STUDENTS MEET BOB GRAHAM

Members of the Palm Beach Central High School debate team recently met and questioned Bob Graham, Florida’s former governor and U.S. senator, at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. Graham spoke passionately about citizen education and involvement and the FBI’s investigation of Saudi Arabia’s possible involvement in the 9/11 attacks. Shown above, debate students meet with Graham at the forum.

Two Oxbridge Academy juniors were awarded $1,500 through the recent Young Entrepreneurs Academy for their multi-use seat cover invention, called the Towel Shield. Steven Ginsberg of Riviera Beach and Zach Rubin of Wellington took second place in the Shark Tank-inspired event for best idea/business plan and overall presentation.

The third-annual competition was hosted by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber Foundation at Florida Atlantic University’s Lifelong Learning Society Auditorium. Ginsberg and Rubin were among more than 20 students who pitched business ideas to an eight-person panel of local business people, who awarded a total of $10,000 in startup money.

The five-minute presentations were the culmination of three months of classes taken by participating YEA students at Nova Southeastern University in Palm Beach Gardens, FAU Honors College and the Scripps Research Institute. (Right) Oxbridge Academy students Steven Ginsberg and Zach Rubin.

PBSC President Unveils Reorganization Plan

Organizational changes designed to help Palm Beach State College better focus on student success and quality customer service were announced by President Ava L. Parker recently in her first State of the College address to faculty and staff. In a broad leadership restructuring, Parker is expanding the role of provost, the chief administrator for each campus, to include college-wide responsibilities as vice presidents, as well as a campus reassignment for three of them. She also announced a new vice president position to oversee information technology and the implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Most of the changes will take effect May 1. “Shifting our organizational structure will help us achieve

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Attention!!!!!....Scout Groups .... Home Schoolers .... 4-H Groups .... Service Organizations … Residents and Friends … Anyone and everyone who is interested in participating in the National Great American Cleanup helping to keep Royal Palm Beach beautiful! The Village of Royal Palm Beach will participate in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Registration will take place from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. at the Recreation Center located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane where participants will be equipped with bags and gloves for the cleanup. Refreshments and lunch for participants will follow the cleanup! Contact Michael Cheatham at 790-5199 for details.

consistently high service to our students across the college,” Parker said. “If we focus on student success, quality completion, collaboration and innovation, we will be a college with a high-performing culture.” Role changes for current college leaders include: • Dr. Ginger Pedersen, currently the interim vice president for academic affairs, will assume the new position of vice president of information services and ERP implementation. • Dr. Jean Wihbey, now the Palm Beach Gardens campus provost, will become the vice president for workforce development and provost of the Lake Worth campus. • Dr. Maria Vallejo, Lake Worth campus provost, will become the vice president for growth and expansion and provost of the Belle

Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. • Dr. Holly Bennett, currently Belle Glade campus provost, will serve as vice president for institutional effectiveness and provost of the Palm Beach Gardens campus. • Dr. Bernadette Russell will become the vice president for e-Learning and will continue to serve as provost of the Boca Raton campus. Existing vice president positions in academic affairs, student services and business services will remain with some shifting of responsibilities and oversight areas. In introducing the changes, Parker pointed to common threads that have emerged in her interactions with college faculty and staff, students and the community since she assumed the presidency last July.

Campus listening sessions, faceto-face meetings, student and employee surveys, and other forums helped her identify priorities to be addressed. Other upcoming initiatives announced in Parker’s address include plans for creating a method for students to identify their major early on; providing opportunities for faculty to be more involved in student advising; expanding advisors dedicated to programs; establishing a customer relations/ service team; increasing leadership training; and creating more gathering spaces for students. Serving more than 48,000 students annually, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. For more information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu.

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(Left) Students jump rope. (Center) Lisa Chesson and Cathlene Lake. (Right) Ethan Wiesen, Mikela Zullo, Cathlene Lake, Kenny Hernandez and Abigail Shenkman.

Jump Rope For Heart At Golden Grove

Golden Grove Elementary School recently hosted its 12th annual Jump Rope for Heart event. Students jumped at the chance to help fight heart disease, heart defects and stroke, killers that have touched the lives of many of Golden Groves students and faculty. On Feb. 12, students jumped roped to raise money for the American Heart Association, which

funds cardiovascular disease and heart defect research, as well as and public and professional education programs. The main goal was to raise awareness and promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. Jump Rope for Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.

The program has been teaching kids the importance of maintaining a healthy heart for 37 years. Golden Grove has collected more than $130,009 in its 12 years of participation in the program. This year, $18,201 in donations were collected for the American Heart Association. The top four collectors at this year’s event were Mikela Zullo with $2,220,

Ethan Wiesen with $755, Abigail Shenkman with $550 and Kenny Hernandez with $475. Each child at Golden Grove in kindergarten through grade 5 participated in the event. They received thank-you gifts from the American Heart Association, while the physical education department will receive a $1,400 gift certificate from U.S. Games.

Rosarian Academy Students Paint Their Hearts Out To Help A Local Family In Need

Led by Rosarian Academy’s National Junior Honor Society, 15 students spent Saturday, March 12 painting the Palm Beach Gardens home of a family of four with the mother suffering from multiple sclerosis and the father from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As part of its sponsorship of Paint Your Heart Out, the Solid

Waste Authority of Palm Beach County provided the recycled paint and painting supplies at no cost to the homeowner. In addition to painting, the students also helped with landscaping provided by Rosarian parent Serena Wilson. “It was a great event because the students had an opportunity to serve a local family in need while

also learning valuable life skills,” said Patrick Hansen, Rosarian teacher and NJHS moderator. “The students donated their entire Saturday morning, which really reflects their character and commitment to service.” Paint Your Heart Out Palm Beach County is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that offers

The group from Rosarian Academy that painted a home for a Palm Beach Gardens family in need.

assistance to the elderly, disabled and low-income families with children. Through Paint Your Heart Out, more than 80 homes are painted or repaired each year. Rosarian Academy educates students from early childhood through eighth grade. For more information, visit www.rosarian. org or call (561) 345-3106.

Eighth graders Laura Narcisse (front) and Daisy Cook.

Elena Bockman-Pedersen will star in Mary Poppins.

‘Mary Poppins’ April 14-15 At Berean Christian School

The Berean Christian School secondary school theater group will perform Mary Poppins on April 14 and April 15 with shows beginning at 7 p.m. The play is a culmination of several months of hard work with students memorizing lines, learning choreography and strengthening acting skills. In addition to the performer’s preparation, many hours were

dedicated to building impressive sets that will enhance the overall performance. One highlight of the behind-the-scenes preparation includes senior Elena Bockman-Pedersen’s creation of all of the costumes in this production. She utilized her gifts and talents to design and compile each actor’s attire. She is also playing the lead role, Mary Poppins.

NEW HORIZONS KIDS STUDY ELLIS ISLAND

Second-grade students at New Horizons Elementary School recently concluded their social studies unit on immigration and citizenship by getting to “visit” Ellis Island. Students dressed as an immigrant from the country of their heritage. They got to come over to Ellis Island on a boat, visit parent volunteers disguised as doctors and nurses, and recite their citizenship pledge. Shown above is second-grade teacher Deborah Hansen and her students arriving on the boat at Ellis Island.

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April TWBA Social

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Come join us and find out what TWBA is all about. TWBA – a new era in building business relationships! We will have our April Social on Thursday, April 21st at 5:30 PM at Palms West Hospital. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to grow your business and connect with others!

5:30 PM- 7:30 AM at Palms West Hospital 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Welcome New and Renewing TWBA Members

Aubin Robinson & Associates, PA......................................... Aubin Robinson

Meade-Johnson International, Inc. ................................... Joey J. Johnson

Primerica ............................................................................. Mark Bozicevic

Betsy and John Carroll - Advocare Independent Distributor . John Carroll

National Planning Corporation ......................................... Stas Politis

Self Discovery Life Mastery .................................................. Barbara Socher

CAP Photography................................................................. Carol Porter

Organo Gold .................................................................... Pastor Michael Rose

The Legend Group ............................................................... Lynn Balch

Heath & Joseph Real Estate ................................................. Andrew Burr

Palm Beach Aquatics Inc ................................................... John Natale

The White Elephant ............................................................. Don Patel

J Campbell Decorative Concrete Resurfacing, Inc. ................ Michael Shinkevich

Palm Beach SCORE............................................................ Penny Pompei

Well Life Group .................................................................... Bob Still

K&E Travel ........................................................................... Mark Elie

Pharus Group, LLC. ............................................................Chris Morhardt

Your Computer Guy, Inc. ...................................................... Dave O’Keefe

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Updating My Little Cottage Took More Work Than I Expected As I may have mentioned previously, Mark and I bought a little cottage in an online auction that we thought would be fun to renovate. It started out as fun. I spent many happy hours poring over magazines and paint chips to choose the one single color that I would paint almost all of the interior walls, “to give it a cohesive look,” as the magazines said. I chose gray. Well, not gray, but “greige” — a color that almost magically mutates softly from gray to beige and back again, depending on the light. It’s interesting, for a neutral. Then I dove right in, painting without applying a primer or doing the ceilings

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER first or covering up the hardwood floors or doing any of those boring preparatory steps that save you so much work later on. So the first room looked lovely in record time — except for its streaks, dingy ceiling and paint-spattered floor. (My motto: “I’m

enthusiastic, not neat.”) Fine, I went back and fixed it up. The second room still sported its fabulous orange shag carpeting from the 1970s which, if you think about it, is now 46 freakin’ years old. I didn’t want to think about it. I tore it up with reckless abandon and threw it and its hideous smells right out the front door. The hardwood floor underneath surprised me by being laced with hundreds of staples. No wonder that rug was still there — who wanted to wrestle with each of those staples? Well, I did. Sort of. When it was finally staple-free (a two-day job), I scrubbed the hardwood until the varnish was gone.

The third room boasted the same orange shag, which also hurtled out the door. This time, in addition to hundreds of staples, there was a black rubber padding so old that it had adhered itself to the floor. Yet hardwood beckoned, so I donned a mask over my nose and mouth and set to work scraping it out. I got it all, but the wood was stained black. I guess the padding must have been glued down. Meanwhile, my sciatic nerve was starting to complain about being scooted around on the floor for weeks at a time. I cannot describe the unimaginable fun I was having. Fortunately, only the kitchen floor remained to be done. I quickly peeled up the

vinyl only to discover vinyl’s ugly cousin, linoleum. That stuff was so old it chipped off in tiny squares. It took a solid week to remove and left behind a thick residue of black glue. Because the glue was interspersed with (you guessed it) hundreds of staples, I couldn’t sand it off. I got my staple puller, my heat gun and my little white mask, and soon the air was thick with what I am sure were toxic fumes. At the end of the week, Mark put down a beautiful new surface and, when the job was complete, I made a no-snow angel right there in the middle of the floor. Then I accidentally started crying. That’s a solid measure of fun right there.

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ Is Enjoyable, But Not Memorable

Just as we’ve been waiting for a good romantic comedy, along comes My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, a sequel to the 2002 blockbuster. Unfortunately, unlike the original, it is not something new and special. The original was a fun look at Old World, traditional families. The new one tries to convince us that they still exist. Of course they do. They’re just not as new or as funny. It is a form of comfort food, however. It goes down easy, and you don’t even have to think. Ah, if there was something really new… The film takes place about 18 years after the original. Ian (John Corbett) and Toula (Nia Vardalos) are still married, but some of the spark is gone because of their emotional differences. He’s the calm, reasonable one. She’s a nervous wreck who seems thrilled to live next door to her parents and her sister, all of whom make her crazy as she runs the family restaurant. Ian and Toula’s daughter, Paris (Elena

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Kampouris) is applying to college but, while her parents want her to go to Northwestern (and live at home in Chicago), she longs for the excitement of New York City. Toula can simply not imagine life without her daughter around, worries about what will happen without her guidance and eventually realizes that she has turned into her own controlling mother — unfortunately, without any laughs. Meanwhile, Toula’s mother, Maria (Lainie Kazan), and father, Gus (Michael Constantine), find out that the priest who

married them a half-century ago did not sign their license. So, in order to legitimize their union, they have to get married again. This time, mama doesn’t want a rush-job — she wants a wedding and reception like her daughter’s. That’s where the second big wedding idea comes from. Oh, and Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) is busily trying to find a nice Greek boy for Paris and meddles all the time. That is a lot of plots for a movie, but none of them go anywhere interesting. Let’s face it. The two old folks are going to get officially married, Paris is going to get her independence, and things will improve in Toula and Ian’s marriage. As a result, there is far too little tension. A key element in any romantic comedy is the time when everything seems to fall apart; there is no chance of that here, and that weakens the plot. If you really liked the original film, you will not be surprised or bothered by

anything in this film, but there’s nothing extra here. There’s no additional depth, no big laughs, nothing at all surprising. It reminded me in some ways of a situation comedy. Some of the funnier jokes don’t even seem to belong in the story; they seemed added on to get you to laugh, but they are not organic to any plot. Director Kirk Jones seems to work on the idea that the zanier and more unrealistic the characters are, the funnier they will be. As a result, there are too few quiet times to rest between the broad comedy bits. Everything is overplayed to such a degree that most of the cast disappears and the characterizations are weakened. Vardalos, who also wrote the movie, is too frenzied too often. She is supposed to be center of all the action, but she bounces around between the wacky family members so much and does not get a chance to become a coherent character. Corbett plays the one “white bread” character well.

That is not the role of a straight man; at times he is the movie’s center. Kazan and Martin play their roles at the top of their voices far too often. Wanting a big fancy wedding after 50 years of marriage is more affectation than affection. Toula was a nervous virgin going into that new world of marriage in the original. Mama is merely fixing a minor legality and, as a result, well, who really cared that much about the wedding? Constantine, one of my favorite character actors, seemed so frail that I just felt sorry for him. Kampouris was cute and perky; I liked her best of all the performers, as she essentially played the role that Vardalos had in the first: the daughter wanting to escape her family and find her place in the world. If you really loved the first movie, you’ll enjoy this one. If not, well, in a few weeks it will be available on demand. It was enjoyable, but not memorable.

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White Birch Defeats Valiente 11-7 In U.S. Open Action At IPC

White Birch rolled over defending champion Valiente, signaling the end of the first round of play in the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Sunday, April 3. White Birch took control of the game early and led 6-4 at halftime, denying Valiente in part due to Hilario Ulloa’s powerful scoring, which totaled nine goals and earned him the Most Valuable Player title. Best Playing Pony honors went to Melody, played by Mariano Aguerre and owned by Los Machitos. Valiente’s roster in this year’s U.S. Open was a factor in their loss. Two of their 2015 pillars, Adolfo Cambiaso and Alejo Taranco, are playing for Dubai in that team’s first year of high-goal polo competition in Wellington. On the sidelines, style icons jockeyed with equestrian aficiona-

dos. Ladies and gents sported fashionable ensembles and trendsetting accessories that included stylish sunnies, couture brimmed hats, head-turning kicks and matching clutches. U.S. Open action continues with the featured matches being played on April 10 and April 17, and the season-ending final match on Sunday, April 24. The U.S. Open Polo Championship is the most prestigious polo tournament played in North America, attracting the top players and teams in the world. Tickets should be purchased early for stadium seating or to enjoy the hospitality venues, including field-side seating at the Coco Polo Lounge, the Veuve Clicquot Lounge and the Lilly Pulitzer Patio. Be sure to get in on the polo action before the season ends. The International Polo Club

Palm Beach is located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington.

Chandra Bill-Rabenecker and Rob Rabenecker.

Sarah Retzer and Cassie Ganter.

Arlette Gordon and Stanton Collemer.

Groves

Underwood Contract

continued from page 1 is being audited by the Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General. “I just do not think that this is a good time to renew this contract,” he said. “I believe that last year we decided to talk about the contract probably as early as July. We waited until too late to start talking about the contract. I can see us talking about this in June. Hopefully the audit from the OIG will be over with.” Goltzené said they had discussed a transition to the town hiring its own employees. “I would hope that we would take the opportunity to use the contract period that we have and the period of stability that could exist over this time to enable Bill [Underwood] to bring on perhaps a code enforcement and a building department, and bring that in-house, and then move to office staff and ultimately to the town manager and town clerk,” he said. “We might do this over a threeyear period, not necessarily what I just described, but something to that effect.” Goltzené said that would alleviate whatever concerns might

be about changing management companies and losing institutional knowledge of the town. “I think that if we could get to where we have our own staff, we won’t have that massive turnover,” he said. “I trust that Bill is capable of bringing us to that point, and if we all go into this with that in mind, then there is nobody thinking that Bill’s trying to find himself a lifetime job or a place to retire to. Rather, he’s going to transition himself right out of a job.” McLendon agreed with Goltzené. “The fact that the inspector general is going through this right now, maybe this is a good time to do a new contract,” McClendon said. “That way they can go through the new contract and make sure that everything’s all right, rather than the process of going through the old contract and determining what’s right and wrong, then we have to create a new contract.” Browning also agreed with renewing the contract. “I think it’s important for the employees of Bill Underwood to know that there is some continuity and they’ve got a job to come to, and they do not have to worry about having a job four months from now,” he said. McLendon made a motion to approve the contract, which carried 3-1 with Jarriel opposed.

Newly elected Councilman Todd McLendon takes the oath of office.

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Tennis

A New Provider?

continued from page 3 He gave Bingo 29 for qualifications, 29 for approach and 37 for fees, for a total of 95. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 27 for qualifications, 28 for approach, and 36 for fees, for a total of 91. Falzone gave Cheatham 25 for qualifications, 24 for approach and 28 for fees, plus 5 for local preference, for a total of 82. He gave Tennis Exclusive 24 for qualifications, 25 for technical approach and 40 for fees, for total of 89. He gave Bingo 28 for qualifications, 26 for technical approach, and 36 for fees, for a total of 90. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 28 for qualifications, 28 for technical approach and 30 for fees, for total of 86. Committee Member Mike Pignato gave Cheatham 30 for qualifications, 25 for approach and 30 for fees, plus 5 for local preference, for a total of 90. He gave Tennis Exclusive 20 for qualifications, 20 for approach and 20 for fees, for a

total of 60. He gave Bingo 30 for qualifications, 30 for approach and 40 for fees, for a total of 100. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 25 for qualifications, 30 for approach and 35 for fees, for a total of 90. Committee Member Christopher Fleming gave Cheatham 30 for qualifications, 25 for approach and 35 for fees, plus 5 points for local preference, for a total of 95. He gave Tennis Exclusive 25 for qualifications, 23 for approach and 33 for fees, for a total of 81. He gave Bingo 29 for qualifications, 25 for approach and 38 for fees, for a total of 92. He gave Plantation Pro Shop 28 for qualifications, 25 for approach and 33 for fees, for a total of 86. The final ranking, transferred into ordinal points, was Bingo 9, Plantation Pro Shop 13, Cheatham 16 and Tennis Exclusive 20. The committee’s recommendation of Bingo will now head to the Wellington Village Council for a final decision. Though it was originally scheduled for April 26, Finance Director Ed De La Vega said he would try to get the recommendation on the council’s April 12 agenda.

Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality

and guest seating. Tickets start at $30. For ticketing information,

Emily Elizabeth, Robert, Ashley, Michelle and Preston Kirschner wtih Chukker.

Tammy and Stu Kaufman of Moet Hennessy.

call (561) 204-5687 or visit www. internationalpoloclub.com.

John Wash with Ali and Jack Nicklaus Jr.

The victorious White Birch team after the game.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Supports B&G Club Buffalo Wild Wings is proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of America to help more kids play team sports. On Wednesday, April 13, Buffalo Wild Wings will celebrate its third annual Community Day. The purpose of Community Day is to help kids in every Buffalo Wild Wings community. Donations will go directly to a Boys & Girls Club chosen by each restaurant. All company-owned restaurants will donate 10 percent of their total sales (dine-in or takeout) on April 13 to their local Boys & Girls Club organization. In addition, patrons that day can add a donation on their bill and 100 percent of that donation will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Restaurants will plan activities and events for the children dining at the restaurant on that day. “This is going to be a fun family night with pony rides, raffles and so much more,” said Cisco Castro, general manager of Buffalo

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continued from page 1 opportunity to see something that just started, an idea, be something that I hope will be really cool for years to come.” The run, club members hope, will serve as a fundraiser to help those with cerebral palsy and establish an opportunity where those with CP are able to meet others, as well as raise awareness in the community. “One of the big reasons we did the race was because it was inspired by the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt,” Chung said. “They’re a father-and-son duo, and the son has cerebral palsy. He’s paralyzed from the waist down.” The father, wanting to spend time with his son, started doing 5Ks with him, eventually moving

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continued from page 1 is going to take and to give dates of availability,” Diffenderfer said, calling it a fairly standard initial order. “It’s at the very beginning of the litigation process.” He said that John Fumero, former counsel to the SFWMD, is representing FDOT in the matter, and Palm Beach County has two in-house attorneys assigned to the case. West Palm Beach is represented by Holland & Knight, which has represented the city in a number of cases regarding SR 7. Diffenderfer said that the petition is very direct and straightforward, but very broad in the sense of what they are challenging. “The City of West Palm Beach has stated that its objective is to make this as long and painful as possible, so I would not expect them to cooperate in a quick hearing on this,” he said. He added that FDOT will defend the case for its permit vigorously. “Knowing the quality of the staff that they have engaged

rants across the country. Participation in team sports programs has a deep impact on the youth who participate. Team sports promote a positive self-image, encourage healthy, active lifestyles and build strong character. Kids and teens experience the joy of belonging to a team while learning sportsmanship, teamwork and social skills.

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Wild Wings in Wellington. “We also are having an art competition for the Wellington Boys & Girls Club kids, and their work will be in display at the restaurant on April 13. Guests will vote on their favorite artwork and a winner will be selected on April 13. This is an exciting event or us, and we love to be able to partner with an organization such as the Wellington Boys & Girls Club. Last year, more than 750 restaurants across the country participated, and Buffalo Wild Wings raised and donated more than $541,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs as a result of Community Day. By 2017, Buffalo Wild Wings will help more than 100,000 kids belong to a team by donating and raising at least $6 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Buffalo Wild Wings guests can join this mission through donations from the purchase of sauce and seasoning bottles year round, and fundraising events in restau-

continued from page 4 the new tennis facility and community center on line, the question is: Where is the next step in our community’s future? Although many doubt that keeping all construction and development out of Wellington is not possible, what is the plan for our future, and what is considered positive growth, and what is not? My best wishes to Mayor Anne Gerwig. She has some big decisions facing her: K-Park, polo/ equestrian development, commercial development and appointing

a new council person. My biggest hope is that the council picks a person who has valuable history on Wellington and how we got here, is involved with Wellington activities like recreation and building, and is nonaligned with either of the large-money benefactors — someone who can give an opinion based on experience and time served, and is in it for the benefit of the residents of Wellington. Good luck, Anne. Steve Haughn Wellington

up to triathlons, Chung explained. The Hoyt family has become an inspiration across the country. “I thought it would be a great idea to give local kids and adults the opportunity to go through that,” he said. South Florida duo Michael Sayih, 23, and his father, Jim, 53, will be participating in the race and have been an inspirational local family. Kemp is working with fellow co-chair Chung to create a race that is friendly for walkers, runners and wheelchair participants. The rest of the coordinating committee includes Pat Murphy, the executive director of United Cerebral Palsy of Broward, Palm Beach & Mid-Coast Counties, along with Maureen Budjinski, Cathy Cole and other members of the Rotary Club. Kemp hopes to attract more than 300 runners and walkers to take part in the inaugural 5K

race. Fliers have been put out at running stores, fitness centers, coffee shops and anywhere else that potential participants congregate. There is even going to be a team award for the largest team, Kemp said, adding that AccuChip Timing will be logging participants’ times. Pre-event and post-event gatherings will take place at the amphitheater, including a performance by the Royal DJs, a cerebral palsy band (www.royaldjs.org). “They really put on a show,” Kemp said. “They’re very good.” There will be a warm-up and awards for everyone attending. Additional awards will be presented to various groups based on speed. Snacks will be available after the race. All proceeds from the race, Kemp said, will be divided among United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida and charities that benefit

from the Rotary Club of Wellington Foundation, including Back to Basics, the Lord’s Place, the YWCA Harmony House, Rotary’s scholarship fund and others. Sponsors include presenting sponsor Equestrian Sport Productions, and Prescription Plus, Keystone Chiropractic, Arden, CORA, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery and Mobil 1 Lube Express. Media sponsors include the Town-Crier, Banzai Wellness Magazine and ESPN 106.3 FM. To learn how to become a sponsor, e-mail Kemp at larry.kemp@ comcast.net. Race packets can be picked up before the race at Fit2Run in the Mall at Wellington Green from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Check-in for the race starts at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 24. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.wellington5k.com.

to do the permitting, they will be very well prepared to defend the permit,” Diffenderfer said. Damone said that from her conversation with Boxold, he is anxious to get the project done, and McKinlay agreed. “The biggest confidence booster I had at that call was his assurance that he would not be moving the construction funding out to future years,” McKinlay said. Diffenderfer said that there is a requirement in the process for mediation. “I’m not sure how fruitful any mediation discussion will be, but that’s a required part of the process,” he said. He added that the action is open to participation by others. He has been asked what role the Western Communities Council might play. “There is an opportunity to intervene in this proceeding as a party,” Diffenderfer said. “The Western Communities Council, perhaps as an entity, or as individual entities, could ask to intervene in this proceeding. That will make you a party to this proceeding. That gives you the right to conduct discovery. You basically take the case as it has been framed, but it gives you a seat at the table and the

right to participate in everybody else’s discovery, notification in real time of what’s going on in the case, and participation in the case as it develops.” He said there is no required time in which to ask to intervene, but asking early, before the case starts moving, is always better. He added that the council’s bylaws are broad enough to support such intervention. Damone added that U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel’s redrawn district now covers the western communities, and she would like to write a letter welcoming Frankel to the area and let her know the community’s position. In the past, Frankel has been supportive of West Palm Beach’s position. Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig asked if there is liability in intervening. Diffenderfer said that there is cost, time and energy involved. “There is the ability in an administrative hearing to recover fees from an entity if it is participating for an improper purpose,” he said. “I don’t think this board’s participation could possibly amount to an improper purpose. This judge is very good

about limiting the spectacle of a trial to focus on the issues that are on the table.” Despite that, Diffenderfer said that even if the case for the permit prevails, it will most likely be appealed, which will bring the total time for the case to about a year and a half or more, and a cost of $140,000 to $200,000. Damone pointed out that it would be a shared cost of Western Communities Council members that choose to participate. “I think there’s strength in numbers,” she said. “I think there’s strength with this issue through the Western Communities Council.” McKinlay said that the county plans on being relentless regarding the lawsuit. “I assure you that all of our resources are on the table in this case,” she said. Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield suggested that representatives go back to their respective bodies and ask for additional funding for the effort. Damone said she would like to have a strategy in place to show her board before asking for more money. She also asked for a follow-up meeting on the topic in May.

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INTERNATIONAL GAY POLO TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO IPC IN WELLINGTON

The 2016 International Gay Polo Tournament took place Saturday, April 2 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Tailgating party tents and guests on both sides of the field were decorated with flair for an elaborate competition as the Cedar Crest, Seminole Casino, Phelps Media Group and RSM teams battled for the championship. For more info., visit www.gaypolo.com.

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The Brunch at Tiffany’s tailgate.

Ron Neal, Todd Jenard, Kalin Payne and Mason Phelps.

David Vincent, Ryan Rex, Mike Wolff and Ted Theodore.

Daniel O’Boyle, Karen and Tim Arnold, and Bryan White.

Robert and J.C. Wiltshire.

Rachael Scott-Howe and Pamela Alvarez.

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Sarah Lee Garrett and Tula.

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CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES HOSTS FUN-FILLED ‘BUBBLY BASH AT POLO’

The Center for Family Services hosted its fun-filled “Bubbly Bash at Polo” on Sunday, April 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington to benefit the Pat Reeves Village emergency shelter and the Safe Kids program for abused children. Event Chairs Allison and Jack Nicklaus II and Honorary Chairs Lisa and Peter Erdman welcomed the center’s friends and supporters for the event, which PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER included a delicious brunch before an exciting polo match.

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March 31 was the last Winter Equestrian Festival Lunch & Learn session. After the lecture, the grand prize was awarded. Amanda Bostwick picked the winning ticket, and Roger Koerner was thrilled to win a gorgeous tack trunk, donated by Clever Jumps and Clever Trunks. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Wellington Defense Prevails For 2-1 Win Over RPBHS

The Wellington High School varsity baseball team hosted Royal Palm Beach High School on April 1 in a district matchup and held on to a 2-1 lead after a fourth-inning rally for the win. The score mirrored an earlier season meeting between the rival teams, with the Wolverines winning 2-1. Page 31

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Seminole Ridge Weightlifters Take Regional Title

On Saturday, April 2, Seminole Ridge High School hosted the first-ever regional championships weightlifting tournament and won the overall team title with 84 points. The Hawks had six lifters qualify for the state tournament set for April 15-16 at the Kissimmee Civic Center. Page 31

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Clever Jumps & Trunks: A Growing Biz Based Locally

The last Winter Equestrian Festival Lunch & Learn session for 2016 was held Thursday, March 31. After the lunch and lecture, the grand prize was awarded. Amanda Bostwick picked the winning ticket, and Roger Koerner, who happened to be attending, was thrilled to take possession of the gorgeous tack trunk, donated by Clever Jumps and Clever Trunks. “My daughter, Julie Anne, will get a lot of use out of it,” he said. “We love dealing with Clever Jumps,” Amanda said. “They also donated last year’s grand prize trunk, and next year will donate a vertical rolling trunk. We have a good relationship with them. They’re local, efficient and friendly, and very generous.” Owner Staci Rosner-McKesson also sponsored the Tropical Show Series for the Palm Beach Riding Academy in 2014 and 2015. She runs Clever Jumps with her husband, Paul. A native of Wellington, Staci grew up riding. She and her family moved to The Acreage 12 years ago. Their business is named after one of their horses. “Rather Clever, who’ll be 12 this year, was a race horse who won $136,000,” Staci recalled. “I saw him at the barn, rode him the next day, and had to have him... We’ve grown together. Now he’s got a second career as a jumper and is one of the favorites with the kids at the barn, including my 8-year-old daughter.”

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg He’s a real renaissance horse — a race horse, a jumper, a hunter and even did barrel races. “This winter, a girl showed him at WEF in equitation, and he completed his first dressage test at AGDF this year,” Staci said. “We are so proud of him, and when Paul started the jump business four years ago, I suggested naming it after Clever. It totally fit.” They make custom jumps and wooden tack trunks at their farm. It all started when Paul switched from riding western to jumping and realized that people needed quality jumps at affordable prices, whether they were showing at the top venues or just practicing in their back yards. “Our products exemplify quality and longevity,” Staci said. “We’re horse people, too. We use our products, and we build them with the details that we and other equestrians want. For example, our trunks include grooming boxes, seats, name plates and soft-close hinges at no extra price. They come in three different sizes: small for traveling to shows; medium, to either stay home or travel; and large, for the barn.”

Rather Clever with Staci Rosner-McKesson, daughter Riley and husband Paul at WEF. They are also designing new vertical tack Some of their best sellers are wagon wheels trunks on wheels, which will include saddle, and barn door designs. bridle and wardrobe racks, and will be avail“People also enjoy adding their barn logos able starting this summer. and names,” she added. “Whether you’re prac“When it comes to jumps, we offer ev- ticing for a Grand Prix and need a brick wall, erything from basic schooling standards a barn owner who wants to please the clients, to fancy custom-designed jumps, some of or just want some fun jumps for practice, we which are in the Grand Prix ring at WEF,” have what you’re looking for and can customStaci said. “There are painted or stained rails, ize barn colors and themes. If you can jump it, roll tops, coops, brush boxes, wine barrels, we can build it. No job is too big or too small.” flower boxes, walls, trellises and cut-out They also rent jumps seasonally, and have silhouettes.” See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Central Chamber’s Young Entrepreneur Winners Chosen

The Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, hosted its first Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel on Wednesday, March 30. The event took place at the Keiser University Flagship Campus. Students were awarded startup money to launch their businesses after pitching their concepts to a panel of local investors, who awarded a total of $10,000 based on the potential for success. Twelve schools were represented from all across Palm Beach County, including American Heritage, Crossroads Academy, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Emerald Cove Middle School, the King’s Academy, Pahokee Middle/ Senior High School, Palm Beach Central High School, South Tech Academy, Suncoast High School, the Wellington Collegiate Academy, Wellington Landings Middle School and Western Academy Charter School. The homeschool community was also represented by several students. Ryan Shnider, 14, of Palm Beach Central, and Ethan Shapiro, 15, of American Heritage, were selected as the YEA Saunders Scholars semifinalists and will advance to the

(Front row, L-R) Ashley Tripp, Briana Maraj, Ryan Shnider, Thanahjha Jefferson, Jamesha Whitfield, Jasmine Miller, Adam Ebersole, Gabriella Possobon, Monse Zaragoza, Martina Sanchez and Michael Sawney; (middle row) Pam Tahan, Ethan Shapiro, Denise Hopkins, Antjuan Williams, Eric Mackey, Patricio Pinedo, Gabby Morast, Alyssa Scheible, Evan Ebersole, Rachelle Crain, Jerry Steinberg and Sandi Quigley; (back row) Rudi Bestor, Tom Duncan, Ethan Shapiro, Thomas Bean, Rio Infinity, Macartney Ewing, Zeke Adams, Halsey Smith, Cheryl Anders, August Russ, A.J. Titus, Robre’ana Hutchinson, Keith Oswald, Tim Thompson, Jeff Kleino, John ‘J-Mart’ Martin and Mary Lou Bedford. regional competition in Rochester, N.Y., to compete against students from around the country for the opportunity to win college scholarships and business startup prize packages. They are the co-presidents of Snap’d In, a company that produces customizable cellphone cases. The business was awarded $1,636.

“This was truly a collaborative community effort made possible by all of our sponsors, mentors and everyone who came out to support these budding entrepreneurs,” said Thomas Bean, director of public and community engagement for Florida Power & Light and chairman of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber. “The students’

creativity and dedication was inspiring. FPL and the chamber are proud to help empower the next generation of business leaders.” Investors included FPL’s Bean; Keith Oswald of the Palm Beach County School District; A.J. Titus, operations manager for United Franchise Group; Rachelle Crain, director of marketing for the Mall

at Wellington Green; Pam Tahan of Wellington Regional Medical Center; Ashley Tripp, owner of Tripp Electric Motors; and Tom Duncan, president of the Keiser University Flagship Campus. Applications for the 2016-17 YEA program are now available. To learn more, visit www.cpbchamber yea.org.

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER PRESENTS SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

The Small Business Roundtable Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its latest event on Tuesday, March 29 at the Wild West Diner. The speaker was Donald Kelly on the topic of “Preaching to the Masses: The Art of Selling.”

Donald Kelly leads the roundtable discussion during the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s event.

John Bowers Joins TD Bank As Manager For Commercial Banking

John Bowers

TD Bank has named John J. Bowers vice president/relationship manager in commercial banking, based in West Palm Beach. He is responsible for fulfilling credit, deposit and treasury management needs for real estate investors and commercial/middle-market businesses in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Bowers has nine years of banking experience. Prior to joining

TD Bank, he served as a corporate banking relationship manager at City National Bank, and before that as a commercial lender at 1st United Bank, both in Palm Beach County. A Wellington resident, Bowers is a member of the Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach and is a parishioner at St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church. He is a 2007 graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

(L-R) Committee member Cynthia Beckles, winner Karen White from Home Health Services of the Palm Beaches, Summer from Wild West Diner and Stuart Hack presenting White with a $25 gift certificate.

(L-R) Ken Courtney, Jack Rosen, Joseph Stein and Curt Rapp do a little networking during the chamber roundtable.

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is a great way for children in grades 1 through 12 to experience a broad range of art projects. The camp will run from June 6 until Aug. 12. Each of the 10 weeks has a different theme. Experienced and vetted art instructors will provide campers with exciting, hands-on activities. All art materials are included with tuition. The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Ave. in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/ youthartcamp. 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 “souvenirs” 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. Breakers West Summer Camp 2016 is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 4-14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. Enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, science projects, themed weeks, Family Activity Center fun and much more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19. Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. After-care is also available. For more information, or to register for camp, call (561) 422-4915. 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.

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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. 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. 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 schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Golden Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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High Touch High Tech and Temple Beth Torah in Wellington have partnered to bring you 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 6 to 14. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. The program offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts & crafts and physical activities. High Touch High Tech taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help children learn about the world around them. For more info., call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net. 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 and Artsy Camp at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary offers horseback riding lessons, hunt seat, dressage, western trail, vaulting and driving, along with the proper grooming and tack care of horses. Art projects are offered to campers ages 7 to 12 years old. The camp is run in two-week sessions, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aftercare is available for $15 daily. Sign up and pay in full before May 1 and receive a 5 percent sibling discount. All kids are supervised with no more than 10 campers a session. Learn more at www.goodearthfarm.info. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. 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.

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Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool is holding a “Summer of Fun” enrichment camp for children 2 to 6 years old. Children will enjoy a variety of fun activities that will make them smile, while promoting learning and social development. Activities include art, gymnastics, computers, sports, nature, cooking, water play and enjoying the preschool’s state-of-the-art playground. Children are sure to love the weekly entertainment, including High Touch High Tech, storytellers and animal shows. All of this takes place in a loving and nurturing environment. Camp is available for eight weeks, with full-time and part-time participation available. Temple Beth Torah is also now enrolling for 2016-17 preschool classes. For more information, or to register, call Sandy at (561) 793-2649 or e-mail psdirector@templebethtorah.net.

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Wellington Defense Prevails For 2-1 Win Over RPBHS

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity baseball team hosted Royal Palm Beach High School on Friday, April 1 in a district match-up and held on to a 2-1 lead after a fourth-inning rally for the win. The score mirrored an earlier season meeting between the rival teams with the Wolverines edging Royal Palm Beach 2-1. Royal Palm Beach carved out the first score of the game in the top of the fourth. Prior to the Wildcats taking the lead, the game was an impressive defensive display by both teams.

The first inning showcased a classic double play. Wildcat third baseman Zachary Retzler snagged a line drive, then threw to second to notch the two outs. The Wildcats’ one-run lead sparked the Wolverines. Wellington (13-6) responded in the bottom of the fourth inning with two runs. Kyle Black hit a two-run single when he ripped a line drive deep down the third-base line, sending in two runners for the Wolverines’ 2-1 advantage. From there, the game turned even more defense with precision pitching by Wellington’s Ryan Stark and Royal Palm Beach’s Logan Pittman.

Wellington’s Christian Vasquez leaps to make the throw to first.

The two made it difficult for batters to connect with the ball, and when they did, the infield closed in and made big plays. The Wolverines, however, had done just enough in the bottom of the fourth inning to carry them the remainder of the game to close out the contest with the 2-1 victory. Wellington improved to 13-6 on the season, while the Wildcats fell to 7-12. Royal Palm Beach hosted Palm Beach Gardens High School and the Benjamin School, while Wellington played South Fork and John I. Leonard high schools this week, but results were not available by press time.

Royal Palm Beach’s Sean Houck dives back to first base as Wellington first baseman Kyle Black tries to make the catch.

RPBHS pitcher Logan Pittman throws to the plate.

Wellington pitcher Ryan Stark gets ready to throw. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Sem Ridge Weightlifters Take First-Ever Regional Title

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, April 2, Seminole Ridge High School hosted the first-ever regional championships weightlifting tournament and won the overall team title with 84 points. The Hawks had six lifters qualify for the state tournament set for April 1516 at the Kissimmee Civic Center. Prior to this year, weightlifting meets were conducted at the district and conference levels in efforts to advance to the state meet. This was the inaugural year for the regional

tournament. Competitors participated in three lifts, the bench press, pause bench press and the clean and jerk, for a combined weight lifted as their score. Park Vista High School took the runner-up spot with 26 points. Wellington High School placed third overall with 22 points. Fifteen Palm Beach County high schools competed in the tournament, including Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach Central. Kristian Gonzalez (139-pound class), Chase Johnson (169-pound

Wellington’s Alex Brosseau lifts 375 pounds in the clean and jerk event.

class), Jon Eitenne (199-pound class), Marcos Fernandez (238pound class) and Jake Jones (unlimited) all won their weight class. They automatically qualified to advance to the state round. The Hawks also had a strong showing from Justin Perez, who placed second in the 139-pound class, just behind Gonzalez, with 450 total pounds lifted. James Dodge placed third in the 169-pound class with a combined weight of 485 pounds lifted, and Greg Henry See HAWKS, page 33

Palm Beach Central’s Zikk Omoruyi clean and jerks 320 pounds in the 238-pound class.

The Seminole Ridge High School weightlifters won the 2016 Class 2A Region 8 title.

Chase Johnson in the 169-pound class shows perfect form as he makes his lift for the Hawks. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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LOCAL KARATE STUDENT RPBHS DANCERS HELP RELAY FOR LIFE TAKES BRONZE

Benjamin Schwartz, an intermediate junior student at Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington, recently traveled to Fort Pierce to compete in the 2016 AAU Karate District Championships. Wanting to challenge himself, Schwartz enrolled in the advanced divisions, rather than his own intermediate level, and captured third place in Kata (forms), Kumite (sparring) and Kobudo Kata (weapons forms). Shown here is Schwartz with Sensei Keith Moore.

The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School started the entertainment part of the 2016 Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life on Saturday, April 2. The dancers energized the early crowd with a big bang. The team performed its award-winning dance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uptown Funk,â&#x20AC;? and then the crowd joined the dancers while they learned an interactive, newly choreographed country line dance taught and choreographed by Dance Director Michele Blecher. (L-R) Antonia Ysaguirre, Marxena Doster, Tamara Nicisse, Verneka Williams, Marika Glodson, Shirley Medina-Trenche, Julian Bailey, Jeneen Burrell, Sasha Linton, Dellisa Lewis and Annelee Dunkley.

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continued from page 23 made jumps for some impressive customers. This year, you might have seen their work for Illustrated Properties in the International Arena. They also offer kid jumps for horse-obsessed youngsters to practice jumping over by themselves — cute mini versions of full-sized courses. Their new offerings are listed on both their web site and Facebook page. This year, Staci also started a new venture, Equestrian Team Apparel. “At my old barn, I was often in

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SPORTS & RECREATION charge of making sure that all the kids wore coordinated barn outfits,” she explained. “Other barns asked me to help them, and it evolved into ETA.” ETA specializes in sun shirts with the “cool” element, UV protection and netting on the arms. They have schooling and show shirts, both ready-to-buy and customized, as well as totes, hats and C-4 belts that come in more than 400 color combinations and can also be customized. “We can fit anyone,” Staci said. “We offer embroidery, direct-to-garment and heat transfer, which can have glitter and metallics. Our best sellers are monograms and barn names and logos. Even though we’re in our infancy, we’ve already been

Mary Anne, Roger and Julie Anne Koerner with their new trunk.

well received at WEF and AGDF.” Lindsay Martin, who owns the College Preparatory Invitational, has known Staci for many years. “Clever Jumps is phenomenal; a great company to work with,” Lindsay said. “Staci is very outgoing and

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supportive. She supplied the rented jumps for our show and was a major sponsor.” Sarah Hepfner also has high praise for Staci. “She’s a peach, I love her,” Sarah said. “I love her items, especially the C-4 belts,

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which make great gifts. I have one for every day of the week. I also love the monogrammed shirts. Staci’s the friendliest person at the show.” For more information, visit www.cleverjumps.com or www. equestrianteamapparel.com.

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continued from page 31 placed second in the 154-pound class with a weighted score of 550 pounds. Elexis Ruiz placed second in the unlimited class with 660 pounds lifted. Wellington’s Alex Brosseau rolled his way through the 219-pound weight division with a total combined weight of 710 pounds. Brosseau qualified to advance to the state tournament, where he hopes to get a lift of 375 pounds. Making those lifts would propel him right into the saddle of the state record. Brosseau is no stranger to that number; he made those lifts earlier in the season, but the Florida High School Athletic Association recognizes record-setting lifts only at the state tournament. D.J. Dobkins took second place in the 119-pound class with a combined lifted weight of 335 pounds,

Seminole Ridge’s Jake Jones lifts in the clean and jerk.

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and Mark Lopez placed second in the 183-pound class with a combined weight of 590 pounds lifted for the Wolverines. Kyle Maschi of Royal Palm Beach placed second overall in the 169-weight class with a combined lifted weight of 485 pounds. Zikk Omoruyi from Palm Beach Central placed second overall in the

238-pound division with a combined lifted weight of 690 pounds. The Hawks are a known local power in the gym when it comes to pumping iron, and their domination in the first regional meet is no surprise. They have solidified their presence in the sport of weightlifting and look to make a run at the state meet.

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Saturday, April 9 • Collector car auction company Barrett-Jackson will hold its 14th annual Palm Beach Auction from Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For info., visit www. barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694. • The annual Royal Palm Beach Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com for more info. • The Wellington Garden Club will hold its eighth biennial garden tour, Glorious Gardens, on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five spectacular private gardens in Wellington and the surrounding communities will be open to the public. Tickets can be purchased for $30 the day of the tour at the First Baptist Church of Wellington (12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). To purchase tickets online, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. • The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (1001 East Indiantown Road) will audition young performers for its upcoming season Saturday, April 9 starting at 10 a.m. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org/fsts or call (561) 575-2672 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beary Good Books for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Celebrate springtime with your favorite furry friends. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Bewitched With the Wicked: How to Create Compelling Villainesses/Anti-Heroines in Fiction & Nonfiction” for ages 13 and up on Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m. Caryn DeVincenti, director of the Florida Writers’ Association of Palm Beach County, will give an interactive lesson on constructing memorable villainesses. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Share original poems, writings, art work and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with the Studio 54 Tribute Band on Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, April 10 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Orchid Care 101: Repotting Orchids on Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The workshop will explain what orchids need, including water, light, fertilizer and temperature. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid up to 6 inches. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

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• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 10 with the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com or call (561) 204-5687. • The Palm Beach Symphony will close its season with a concert featuring pianist Lola Astanova and the premiere performance of Mahler’s epic masterpiece Symphony No. 5 Monumental Engagement at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 8327469 or visit palmbeachsymphony.org for info. • The Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches, under the direction of Ken Taylor, will present Brahms’ A German Requiem in English with an orchestra, soprano Nana Valpa and baritone S. Mark Aliapoulios on Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. at the DeSantis Chapel on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.masterworkspb.org or call (561) 845-9696 for more info. Monday, April 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. Create something new each month. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m. Play some of your favorite Wii U and board games with your friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 12 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Editing Your Digital Photographs With Pixlr for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Learn how to edit, manipulate and combine images with Pixlr, a free editing program. Basic computer experience is required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Music Around the World for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Try out a variety of unique musical instruments. Play, sing, dance and make your own instrument to take home. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will host its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, April 12

at 7 p.m. The featured book in April will be The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Barrage, a high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance, will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.dollyhand. org for more info. Wednesday, April 13 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Use costumes and props to act and play your way through classic fairy tales. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with lots of instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, April 13 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with a dinner and program following. The speaker will be women’s empowerment coach Christine Catoggio. To RSVP, call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915, or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job With Career Transitions on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter and explore new career paths using the Career Transitions library database. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Behind the Lens on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. showcasing the work of rock photographer Henry Diltz and 1960s super model turned photographer Pattie Boyd. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, April 14 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY Mini Tin Terrarium Magnets on Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day early by making a mini terrarium with air plants, Spanish moss, gravel and sand. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Worms Are Wonderful for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, April 14 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring worms and other tiny critters that help keep the planet healthy. Learn how to make a worm bin so that you can make rich soil and compost at home. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

The Town-Crier • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will conduct a combined classroom and road course that includes motorcycles and is required for motorcycle endorsement on Thursday, April 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Wellington. Call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, April 14 starting at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Solid Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Berean Christian School (6058 Okeechobee Blvd.) will perform Mary Poppins on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. each day. Visit www.bcsbulldogs.org for more info. Friday, April 15 • Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds is opening year-round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To celebrate this achievement, the public is invited to attend the special ribbon-cutting event Friday, April 15. Gates open at 10 a.m., and the ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-4908 or visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Spring Concert Celebration for all ages on Friday, April 15 at 4 p.m. Join in a musical afternoon with spring in the air and the Seminole Ridge band. Make tissue paper flowers at the craft station. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Hundreds of local residents will join in the effort to break the cycle of homelessness at The Lord’s Place SleepOut 2016 on Friday, April 15 at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach). Visit www.sleepout2016.org for info. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will celebrate Earth Day with guest speaker noted Israeli food journalist, blogger and animal rights campaigner Ori Shavit on Friday, April 15 at 6:15 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688. • Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will present a Rolling Stones tribute concert with food trucks on Friday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.royalpalmbech.com for more info. • The Wellington High School Jazz Band will perform a free concert Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov 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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WELLINGTON SHORES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 16th, gates open 8 a.m to 11 a.m. RAIN or SHINE Sales at more than 50 houses Clothes, toys, tools, fitness equipment lawn equipment,furniture, books, bicycles, electronics and more. 1.2 miles west of US 441 on Lake Worth Road then south on Barefoot Lake Dr.

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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 Town-Crier Classifieds Call 793-7606

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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

TRAIL RIDES TRAIL RIDES AT THE GOOD EARTH FARM — You get a 20 min. lesson on what to do before you go on your trek in the woods, then you go with your experienced trail boss. We can serve up to 3 people. Kids have to be at least 10 years old. Everyone has to wear some kind of boot that covers the ankle and has a heel. We have the helmets. Cost is 75$ each for a 1.5 hour experience and a personalized trail ride, walking (trotting in the ring only) at the end you wash your horse. 561-792-2666

TREE SERVICE 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

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

PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AD HERE CALL 793-7606

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