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Wellington Bids Farewell To Retiring Clerk Awilda Rodriguez

Volume 37, Number 27 July 1 - July 7, 2016

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The Wellington Village Council and Florida Association of City Clerks honored retiring Village Clerk Awilda Rodriguez for her 32 years of service on Tuesday. Page 3

Vacation Bible School At St. Peter’s Church

The children’s ministry at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington held its vacation bible school from June 20-24. The theme was “Cave Quest,” where spelunkers (cave explorers) learned religious teachings from the Bible. Page 5

Wellington Foundation Helps Village Campers

Wellington Community Foundation board members met with campers from Wellington’s Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday morning. The foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to improve the lives of Wellington residents, provided five Wellington children with camp scholarships. Page 7

Palms West Amateur Radio Club Takes Part In National Field Day

The Palms West Amateur Radio Club took part in the ARRL National Field Day at Okeeheelee Park’s Osceola Pavilion last weekend. Field Day tests the capabilities of emergency radio equipment should it be needed during an emergency. Page 15

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The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club presented its SpeakFest 2016 on Saturday, June 25 at Asador Patagonia Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Motivational speakers gave guests points to ponder. It was a chance to hone public speaking skills with critiques from experienced speakers. The event included a luncheon buffet and raffles. Shown here are speakers Chris Seville, Derek McSween, Mike Williams, Brooke Samples, Mark Gai, Bryan Hayes, Jay Zeager and Dr. Godfrey McAllister. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Four Candidates File For Seat 2 On Indian Trail Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Four candidates have filed to seek Seat 2 on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Supervisor Gary Dunkley will face challengers Ryan Bernal, Steve Roberts and Tim Sayre on the Aug. 30 primary election ballot. Three candidates, incumbent Supervisor Michelle Damone and challengers Betty Argue and Keith Jordano, are vying for Seat 4. If a candidate in either election does not receive more than 50 percent of the votes on Aug. 30, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election ballot. Candidates who receive more than 50 percent of the votes on Aug. 30 will be elected outright to a four-year term. Bernal, a financial analyst for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, said he is running out of traffic concerns in The Acreage. “There have been quite a few accidents rather close up and down Hall Blvd.,” Bernal said.

“I’ve grown up out here. My family moved up from Broward some years ago, and for being community roads, they’re not the safest roads. There have been a number of fatal accidents that have happened quite recently, and these are not accidents happening on Seminole Pratt or Northlake. These are accidents happening on Hall, Tangerine and Key Lime.” Bernal believes that ITID has been slow in addressing the high number of accidents. “If I win, maybe I could proactively address these incidents,” Bernal said, adding that most of the people who live in The Acreage are families with children who attend school and use the sidewalks near the roads. “My wife was involved in a rollover on Hall and Temple a year ago with my infant daughter,” he said. “Luckily they’re all right, but we were very fortunate. Others haven’t been.” He also believes that ITID did not do a good job handling issues surrounding Minto’s Westlake

development. “It just seemed like the district kind of rolled over, and it seems there’s no proactive measures being taken for the increased traffic that’s going to happen once GL Homes, Minto and Avenir eventually break ground,” Bernal said. “I’d like to see them be more proactive rather than reactive.” He added that drainage is always an issue in The Acreage, but his main priority is getting the roads ready for the surge in traffic and trying to keep as much of it as possible out of The Acreage and on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Blvd. “I don’t want to see Temple and Key Lime and Tangerine and Citrus Grove become highways from people trying to find shortcuts,” Bernal said. On drainage, he wants to stay ahead of the issue and not be surprised by storms because of malfunctions in the system. Bernal noted that there is no particular reason he chose to run for See ITID VOTE, page 14

Two New Supervisors Claim Seats On The LGWCD Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Two new supervisors — Anita Kane and Simon Fernandez — were elected to the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors at the district’s annual landowners meeting Monday, unseating 18-year veteran Supervisor David DeMarois by a wide margin. Former Supervisor John Ryan chose not to seek re-election. Voting for both seats was based on acreage and proxy balloting, rather than one-person, one vote. Only one seat, held by Supervisor Laura Danowski, is elected by popular vote.

Kane won the first round of voting with 1,884, defeating DeMarois, who had 976. Fernandez won the second round of voting with 1,919, defeating DeMarois, who had 941. Neither of the results was contested. LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator explained that proxy voting consists of a landowner allowing another person to cast a vote for the owner if he or she is unable to be there. While waiting for the results of the first round, Kane, who chairs the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee, thanked residents for showing up.

“There’s a really nice group of people here tonight, and I think that’s wonderful,” she said. “Regardless of what happens this evening, I do want to let everybody know that I have really enjoyed traveling the 8,000 acres of Loxahatchee Groves the last couple of months. I’ve heard a lot of stories and met some really spectacular people, and it really is an honor to be in this community and be a part of the community.” Fernandez, who owns several local businesses, said the board needs to get the district back on track. “There’s a lot of people who See LGWCD, page 7

Wellington Council Agrees To Return Fluoride Into Water

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council reinstated water fluoridation after an almost four-hour public forum on Tuesday that included dentists and pediatricians speaking in favor and members of the Fluoride Action Network speaking against. The village started fluoridation in 1999, but it was discontinued in 2014. The forum started off with fluoridation opponents alleging that they had not been properly noticed of the format of the meeting. Village Manager Paul Schofield said staff had properly advertised the meeting on May 25, but no specific invitations had been sent to advocates on either side of the debate. He said they had received a response from the Fluoride Action Network on May 31. Naomi Flack of Palm Beach Gardens, with the Fluoride Action Network, told council members that they had not been told that a representative would be able to speak for 15 minutes. Mayor Anne Gerwig said that all the meetings had been public, including discussion of the format for the hearing. About 40 people spoke, who were about evenly divided for and against fluoridation. Village Engineer Bill Riebe led off the discussion with a staff presentation, noting that it was essentially the same as the one made by staff in 2014. Riebe reported that research on fluoride began in the early 1900s. In the 1930s, researchers discovered that low levels of fluoride reduce tooth decay. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Mich., became the first community to fluoridate drinking water. By 2013, 70 percent of the U.S. population was receiving fluoridated drinking water. The village evaluated its fluoridation program between 2000 and 2014 and reported no adverse health effects, but in 2014, the

council discontinued the program in a 3-2 decision. “It was thought to be in the best interests of public health at the time,” Riebe said. He said fluoride naturally occurs in Wellington water at 0.2 micrograms per liter, and is present in the village’s finished water at about 0.12 micrograms per liter. The hydrofluorosilicic acid that was used in the village water is mined in Florida and certified by the National Science Foundation, he pointed out. “It’s pretty toxic stuff in pure form,” he said, adding that it is used in very small amounts. “We know how to handle it safely.” He added that the process is carefully monitored by the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Florida Environmental Protection Agency. The recommended amount is from 0.5 to 0.68 micrograms per liter. The level would be monitored every two to four hours, and the process automatically shuts down if the level exceeds the limit. Riebe said anti-fluoridation advocates talk about arsenic that occurs naturally with fluoride, but the level is well below the dangerous level, and is below detectible levels in the finished water. He pointed out that the American Dental Association and Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S Department of Health & Human Services and numerous other health organizations all strongly recommend fluoridation. Riebe said that six Palm Beach County utilities, including Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach, about 50 percent of the population, receive fluoridated drinking water, and all of Broward County receives fluoridated water. The cost to fluoridate would be about 63 cents per person per year, he said. Riebe also pointed out that opponents claim that fluoridation causes a variety of adverse health See FLUORIDE, page 14

Cultural Center Expansion Plans Moving Ahead

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report It will be two years before the project is completed, but plans are being finalized for the longawaited expansion of the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Village officials conducted a workshop in February regarding the facility’s expansion, and now the results of that workshop are coming into place. “We’ve got the plans. We’ve finalized that. We have a formulation for the budget, and hopefully we’ll get into the crux of the expansion in the next budget year, which starts in October,” Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio said. “You’re looking at 2018 as far as having the whole project completed.”

There was a programming meeting last September, followed by a site analysis in December. In 2016, there has been a review of the conceptual plans in February, followed by public input shortly thereafter. In May, the conceptual plans were revised and the plan was presented to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Now, the village is working on cost estimates before finalizing the plans. Since the design is done, Recchio explained, the architect is online, and the council has to be in agreement. The next step is going to bid to get a general contractor to start constructing the addition. Moving forward with getting a general contractor on staff will happen in October. Next year’s budget goes to the See CULTURAL, page 4

WRMC To Show Off Renovated Maternity Area July 11

New parents Tatum Williams and John Exantus with twins Rose and Ruby in the newly redesigned maternity area at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report With almost 200 babies born a month at Wellington Regional Medical Center, hospital officials recently renovated and expanded the 30-year-old post-partum unit. The unit will be unveiled to the public Monday, July 11 during a community open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Seventeen of the rooms are suites, one is a mini-suite, and there are nine regular rooms, all of which recently have been redone, explained Director of Maternal Services and Nurse Leader Rebecca Boyer. The unit includes two sections, the birthing center and the postpartum wing. In between the two sections is a nursing station with a holding nursery. “We have a nursery available to our patients if they are tired, if they need to get some rest. We do some procedures in there. We have

a procedure room right behind it,” Boyer said. “I’m in here many times at night, and a lot of times, especially our C-section moms, just need a bit of a break during the night.” For the most part, she explained, the hospital keeps mothers and babies together. “The great thing about these suites is that they’re family-centered, and the suites allow more space for the families to visit during the time that a mom and her newborn are here in the hospital,” Boyer said. Each suite features a spacious bathroom, a queen-sized bed, a glider chair, two televisions, a crib (or double cribs, for multiples), a “man cave” sitting room with a couch that can easily become a bed, a sink, a refrigerator and more to ensure that new families are cozy and relaxed as they recover from birth and bond with their new See WRMC, page 14

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NONSTOP BROWARDIZATION Your Views - Letters To Editor of The Palm Beach Post

Re-Print From The Palm Beach Post, June 27, 2016

Commissioners let down constituents

Would someone please explain to me why we bother to have a county system of elected officials — our county commissioners — who are getting away with pushing through their agenda of untempered and unwanted growth? The people of this county — their constituents consistently argue for, advocate and vote limited growth. Here is what we get in response, as quoted in Thursday’s Post (“Founding council member of Westlake is in county jail”): “Minto received approval from Palm Beach county two years ago to build 4,500 homes and develop 2.2 million square feet of non-residential space. That approval capped a contentious, back-and-forth set of meetings at which commissioners took

sharp criticism from residents opposed to the project. Meanwhile, commissioners were aware of a loophole under which five people could incorporate into a city and thus proceed to create even more damage to our current way of life by changing even those rules in favor of heavier density preferred by the developer. Again from the Post: “Commissioners, however, knew Minto could use that 2012 law and encourage incorporation.” Oh, and one of those five folks who voted for incorporation is in jail on domestic violence charges. Sweet, no wonder we are the butt of national jokes.

— Magarita Pardo Abrishami, Palm Beach Gardens

Your Views - Letters To Editor of The Palm Beach Post Re-Print From The Palm Beach Post, June 28, 2016

‘Public oversight’ ignored on Westlake Regarding the June 26 Palm Beach Post

editorial, “Westlake: Is cynical move to escape county growth control?” “Public oversight” is the public consensus in the county comprehensive plan by which policies are established by due process to protect the taxpayers of communities surrounding Minto properties. But “public servants” defied the consensus of the governed and negotiated with Minto instead. Now, the tax increase proposed for the

November ballad for county infrastructure can supply roads and services for a politically influential developer’s massive project? The impact of this on the centralwestern communities has caused chaos and feels like taxation without representation. Taxpayers should be able to immediately fire any Tallahassee or Palm Beach County elected official who defies the will of the people and caves to the lobbyists.

— Rita Miller The Acreage

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Wellington Bids Farewell To Retiring Clerk Awilda Rodriguez

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council and Florida Association of City Clerks honored retiring Village Clerk Awilda Rodriguez for her 32 years of service on Tuesday. Mayor Anne Gerwig read a proclamation recognizing Rodriguez on her June 30 retirement. Rodriguez began her career in 1984 as a computer operator in the accounting department when Wellington was still run by the Acme Improvement District, the village’s pre-incorporation government. She later held several different positions, including administrative assistant and general services manager before becoming the first official village clerk after the village’s incorporation in December 1995. Rodriguez’s other responsibilities included elections supervisor for the village and official records custodian. She was also responsible for maintaining the official policies and procedures for the village. Rodriguez was instrumental in implementing a global manage-

ment information system, document management system and agenda management system. She also served as liaison to the council for its advisory committees. “We will greatly miss her for her historical knowledge and extend our best wishes to her as she begins her retirement,” Gerwig said, reading from the proclamation. Rodriguez expressed her appreciation to the Association of City Clerks for being there that evening, and all the elected officials she had served with, fantastic co-workers and the leadership of Village Manager Paul Schofield. Schofield said he came to the village about 15 years ago in a position subordinate to Rodriguez. “I was promoted to a position that was equivalent, and I have for the past nearly nine years been her manager,” he said. “I have never met in my career somebody who was absolutely irreplaceable. She comes as close as anyone I have ever met.” Schofield said that in all the years he has been at the village, Rodriguez has never given him a reason why she couldn’t do something.

“She has found a way to do the things that were difficult, even impossible,” he said. “She has never blamed anybody else. When other people couldn’t find a way to do something, Awilda always could, and I really didn’t appreciate how good she was until she worked for me. Most of the things that went wrong in her office didn’t go wrong because of her. They went wrong because of me or some other senior manager. But she never once said, ‘I told you so.’” Delray Beach City Clerk Chevelle Nubin, president of the Florida Association of City Clerks, accompanied by Belle Glade City Clerk Debra Buff, director of the Southeast District of the Florida Association of City Clerks; North Palm Beach Village Clerk Jessica Green, president of the Palm Beach County Municipal Clerks Association; and Royal Palm Beach Village Clerk Diane DiSanto read the association’s resolution recognizing Rodriguez on her retirement and her 32 years of professionalism and dedication. “It is an honor to be here tonight to present this resolution,” Nubin said. “Awilda, we would like

Village Clerk Awilda Rodriguez (center) is honored by members of the Wellington Village Council and Village Manager Paul Schofield (right).

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to wish you all the best in your retirement.” Vice Mayor John McGovern said he hoped that residents, when they see her, would take a moment to express their appreciation for her service to the village.

“The commendation that we gave to her tonight is probably far less that what she really deserves to sum up her 32 years of service here,” McGovern said. Gerwig said Rodriguez has left the village with some good people

to do her job, but it would be difficult to replace her presence in the village. “We have some great representatives from the clerk’s office, but Awilda will be very well missed,” she said. “She was the always-here face of Wellington.”

New LGWCD Board Of Supervisors Reviews Budget For 2016-17

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The newly configured Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed $1.48 million budget for fiscal year 2016-17 on Monday, particularly $85,000 it expects to receive from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, which has not yet approved payment for road maintenance the district performed. Newly elected supervisors Anita Kane and Simon Fernandez took their seats alongside returning supervisors Laura Danowski, Frank Schiola and Don Widing following the annual landowners meeting. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said approval of the Truth in Millage (TRIM) statement is scheduled for the board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 11. “At that time, we need to take some action to approve a resolution for adoption of a district budget and non-ad valorem assessment roll,” Yohe said, explaining that the district must report its TRIM rate on or before Friday,

July 22. “We’re not going to ask for any approved resolution of the budget. The intent tonight was to have discussion.” LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator said the district has until Sept. 12 to report the final tax rate. “You have to adopt your TRIM rate, but you can adopt it higher and you can always reduce it,” Viator said. “You just can’t raise it after you adopt your preliminary TRIM rate.” Schiola asked for clarification on the TRIM rate. “So, if we find that there is a problem that was unexpected and we sent that initial TRIM rate in, we can’t raise it, we just have to bite the bullet?” he asked. Yohe said a specific example is that the proposed budget shows $85,000 that the district anticipates to receive from the town from gas tax revenue, which has not yet been approved by the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. It will not meet until July 19. “They will not have an opportunity to approve the May 15 transmittal that we gave them

requesting them to approve an interlocal agreement committing to provide that $85,000 to the district,” he said, recommending that when supervisors meet July 11, they increase the assessment rate by $10.80, to $160.80 per acre, which would equate to roughly $85,000, to assure that in the event that the town doesn’t give that revenue to the district, the budget is still viable. If the town does approve giving the $85,000 to the district, as it has in the past, then the district can report a reduced final rate in September of $150, which is the current rate, he said. Widing asked for a report before the July meeting on the impact to the district if it does not receive the gas tax money from the town. “I want to know what the consequences would be for that,” Widing said. “This is a very critical decision for us.” Kane said that she would also like to look at the need for maintenance equipment if the district turns over its remaining roads to the town.

“I’d like to look at what could be sold if we no longer have to maintain roads,” Kane said. “I presume we wouldn’t need graders and road waterers and things like that. That could cut down substantially on equipment costs and perhaps even personnel time.” Schiola suggested that the new supervisors meet with Yohe before July 11 to go over the budget in detail. Yohe added that because supervisors were having their June meeting so late due to the annual meeting, followed by the Fourth of July holiday, July 11 would arrive quickly. Town Councilman Ron Jarriel said that the district’s road maintenance equipment is paid for, and the town’s road contractor, Bergeron, is doing an outstanding job. He would like to see the assessments remain the same. “The one thing that I’m disappointed in is that we do not have an interlocal agreement with the water control district anymore for emergency-type situations,” Jarriel said. “The quick response

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of the district in short-term situations is a lot faster than anybody else. The town will work with you if you keep the roads. We seem to be having a hard time taking your roads, let alone you giving them to us. In the next month or so, I don’t think all that’s going to happen, so I would like to see the assessments stay the same. I would like to see the town work with you because you can justify the $85,000 in road money for the [road] mileage that you are still holding.” Resident Ken Johnson said he thought that the LGWCD should get control of salary costs, particularly in working on Saturdays. “I see graders and cutters and everything else up and down the road on weekends,” he said, adding that he understood that weekend work is justified following heavy rainstorms. “If you set aside X amount of hours for field workers to work on emergency situations and come up with a base crew… you’ll save that $85,000.” Fernandez told Johnson that

one of the reasons he sought election was to save money and look closely at expenditures. “I’m saying this to assure you that one of the items that I will be working on with Mr. Yohe is precisely using the resources, how this has been handled with employees,” he said. “I like to think that all the employees are excellent employees. However, I have personally, and some people have personally, seen that workers listen to the radio; they’re dancing inside a piece of equipment. So that’s one of the items that we will address, and only the people who really care for this town will be able to stay in that department.” In other business, auditor David Caplivski of Grau & Associates said the district had received an unmodified and clean opinion for the 2015 audit. Caplivski recognized staff for their support during the audit. “They were very helpful and provided all the information that we requested,” he said. “An audit is a rigorous process, and we can be very demanding.”

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Let The Sights And Sounds Of Patriotism Light Up Your July 4

America loves its three-day holiday weekends — and this particular extended time off is 240 years in the making! Yes, our nation’s Independence Day will be observed this Monday, and amidst the pomp, circumstance and fireworks displays, we have an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, and how far we have yet to go, as a democratic nation. But for all the turmoil and confusion that exists within our borders and across oceans, this is an opportunity for “We, The People” to celebrate the many rich accomplishments our still relatively young nation has achieved. In the spirit of all things Americana, we offer a few amazing lyrics for inspiration as you prepare for a day at the beach, fire up the barbecue, partake in a softball game or light up sparklers. Because no Fourth of July celebration is complete without a solid contemporary playlist. There’s a few gold standards, of course: “The Star-Spangled Banner” (both Jimi Hendrix’s and Whitney Houston’s versions come to mind), “America the Beautiful” (performed by Ray Charles) and Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” should all be included. And the Neil Diamond classic “America,” which proudly proclaims what has been true for decades, that our nation is a haven for those from other countries, other cultures, seeking a better day and a better way of life: “Everywhere around the world / They’re coming to America / Every time that flag’s unfurled / They’re coming to America / Got a dream to take them there / They’re coming to America / Got a dream they’ve come to share / They’re coming to America.” No list is complete without Bruce Springsteen. An easy choice would be “Born in the U.S.A.,” but America isn’t always about easy choices, so we’ll go with “American Land,” a rockin’ look at the experience of American immigrants who came through Ellis Island: “I docked at Ellis Island in a city of light and spires / She met me in the valley of red-hot steel and fire / We made the steel that built the cities with our sweat and two hands / And

we made our home in the American Land.” You also can’t go wrong with Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” (arguably the nation’s most popular folk song), “Our Country” by John Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar’s “Remember the Heroes” and Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag.” This, of course, is not an all-encompassing list. Feel free to add your own patriotic songs when checking out the following area holiday festivities: Royal Palm Beach’s Star Spangled Spectacular will be a two-day event starting on Sunday, July 3 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). The first day will have a kids fun zone, arts and crafts vendors, and food from various food trucks. The kids fun zone will be accessible from 5 to 9 p.m., and wristbands can be purchased for $5 each. Monday, July 4 will provide even more fun starting at 1 p.m. The kids fun zone will be open from 1 to 8 p.m., and requires the purchase of a $10 wristband. The event will have shopping, an arts and crafts show, an interactive DJ, games and more. There will also be a variety of tournaments, including fishing, golf, volleyball and cornhole. There will be plenty of area bands jamming, all culminating with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information about Royal Palm Beach’s Star Spangled Spectacular, call (561) 790-5124 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. In Wellington, the fun begins Monday, July 4 at the Wellington Aquatics Complex, where people can enjoy a patriotic pool party starting at noon. After the pool party, the activities shift to Village Park on Pierson Road from 6 to 10 p.m. The celebration will include games, free pony rides, face painting, a petting zoo, a tribute performance by the Long Run band, food trucks and fireworks. While parking is available at Village Park, it is expected to fill up quickly. A free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop area at the Mall at Wellington Green to Village Park from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on the celebration in Wellington, call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Goodbye Rural And Ex-Urban Lifestyles

Loxahatchee Groves incorporated to keep development out, but it now will infiltrate our lives as much as the metastatic tentacles of a cancer does within an otherwise healthy body. The Ag-Enclave legislation made a lot of sense for agricultural areas that could no longer compete in the world market. That is, they can convert to what surrounds them. Again, as I stated before, this should have been only 2,303 dwelling units in the case of Minto West/Westlake. However, through the manipulation of county commissioners and their riding rough shod over the lives and dreams of existing residents, we now have the City of Westlake. Five “residents,” all with different last names, at a single address voted for incorporation and now get lucrative council pay. As Arte Johnson said on Laugh-In... “Verrry Interesting!” In retrospect, the handwriting was on the wall with the change of the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Economic Opportunity by the state, the flushing of concurrency down the drain and the total abandonment of the award-winning sector plan. You see, Palm Beach County has a government of the developer, for the developer and by the developer. For Commissioner Abrams to look forward to “juicy contracts” to provide police and fire services is a slap in the face to those of us presently living out here. With the huge increases in density and intensity, yes they will be needed, but who will pay? The existing residents, you and me, not the developer. As for traffic, hopefully the proposed residents of Westlake will know how to shelter in place when the big one comes because gridlock will rule the future. Traffic increases will obviously require

new and expanded roadways. Who will foot those bills? You and me, the existing residents, not the developer (Minto) as their profits get shuttled to Canada, their base of operations. Hopefully, The Acreage (the Indian Trail Improvement District) will incorporate to save some of itself from the developer-controlled county commission. I, and hopefully many of you, will join me in my pledge to never, ever frequent any of the future restaurants, stores or other facilities within the boundaries of Westlake. I remain totally dismayed at the lack of consideration for the public by our elected officials. Our governmental system is a republic which was meant to mean that the elected officials act in accord with the will of the people, not just the developers. Dr. J. William Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Not In Favor Of Wards’ Plan For Lakefield Area

I am a 38-year resident of Wellington. For 21 of those 38 years, I have lived in a pastoral area called Lakefield South. However, the community was recently informed of a plan by the Wards that will fundamentally change the face of our area. The Wards intend to put nine barns in our area, two directly in the middle of Country Golf Drive. They also intend to make waterways smaller and put barns behind the homes of residents. They, additionally, plan to include grooms’ and residents’ quarters and paddocks. Lakefield is a residential, zerolot-line area, and the inclusion of these homes and barns in a zerolot-line area will result in many hazards for the existing residents, who are opposed to their presence within the community. Aero Club residents will also suffer, as that

community will have four barns directly across from it and near the landing strip, which could be potentially dangerous for all residents nearby, since horses and planes are a hazardous mix. The Wards’ plan will, moreover, bring increased and dangerous traffic from more cars and more trucks being in the area, causing even more congestion on already-crowded streets, and this will impact all of Wellington’s residents who use the street, not just Lakefield’s residents. The horses, furthermore, will produce manure, leading to a strong and perpetual odor in the community, and the manure will attract flies and other insects, raising questions about the impact of this plan on the residents’ health. A major issue with the plan is a proposed road that the Wards would like to put behind the homes of residents. The Wards have suggested that they will buffer and landscape to block the road, but no amount of buffering will drown out the noise and smell, or remove the potential dangers that will come along with the vehicles used on this road, including horse trailers, trucks for manure removal and feed trucks, just to name a few of the vehicles that will be necessary to care for the horses. Additionally, emergency services will have access to this road, adding to the dangerous mix of residential homes and a commercial and publicly used road. Also, a road brings with it security issues, as unfamiliar people will be able to gain easy access to the community via the road. What will stop a nonresident from gaining access to the community through this road? How can the Wards ensure that they will be able to keep out those who do not belong in the area? And, then, there is the issue of the noise. Currently, we can hear the traffic on Greenbriar, and this road would bring more traffic, and all of the noise that inevitably

comes with it, much closer to our homes, in fact, nearly in our backyards. Currently, we live on a golf course with no traffic. A service road being placed directly behind our homes is not something we anticipated needing to entertain when we purchased them. There are many aspects of this plan that may lead to lower property values for Lakefield’s residents, but a sure threat to all of our investments in the area is the threat presented by the presence of a road. The Wards can buffer, landscape and use legal terminology that does not directly define this as a road, but it will clearly be a functioning and hazardous road with vehicle access, including use by golf carts and trucks. At the moment, many use this area as a walking path to stay healthy and to spend quality time with their families and pets. The road will put an end to that part of people’s lives in Lakefield. Further harming our investments will be the fact that some residents will have water behind their houses, while others will have this dangerous and unpredictable road, which will surely turn away potential buyers should someone wish to or need to sell. How is that demonstrating fairness to all of Lakefield’s residents or concern for the impact this plan will have on all of the people involved? Peter Frusciante Wellington

Guns: Where Will It End?

Last December, Rep. Peter King, a Republican, and Sen. Diane Feinstein, a Democrat, asked Congress to consider legislation that would have given the FBI the ability to prevent gun sales to people it had reason to believe might be connected to terrorism, some even on the watch list. The bill was based on a Bush administration proposal, and versions of

it have been pushed for years, but the Republican House and Senate voted it down. They obviously were doing the bidding of the NRA and other gun rights organizations. The NRA has long been a shill for gun manufacturers. If Feinstein and King had been successful, the bill becoming law would have given the FBI at least a chance of preventing Omar Mateen from carrying out the massacre in Orlando. Mateen had been on an FBI watch list and was only recently removed prior to purchasing a handgun and an assault rifle. What does it say when a woman can’t bring a bottle of shampoo on an airplane, but a guy who had been on the FBI watch list can buy, legally, a handgun, an assault rifle and 1,000 rounds of ammunition? The NRA has made its position clear in supporting gun lobbies and exploiting fear among Americans with a siege mentality with the sole purpose of selling more guns. The NRA knows full well that the fear they instill among law-abiding citizens that their guns are going to be taken away by the Obama administration is a red herring and that the Supreme Court has upheld the right to bear arms in the Second Amendment. In fact, 74 percent of NRA members favor universal background checks, but disappointingly enough, the members, many of whom are life members, have allowed the

NRA to oppose even gun show loopholes and private sales with their resounding silence, given the appearance that they do not want any changes to close these gun show/private sale loopholes, or halting the sale in this manner of assault rifles. There are more gun deaths in the U.S. than any of the other 27 developed nations. The overall firearm-related deaths among U.S. children under age 15 is nearly 12 times higher than among children in 25 other industrialized nations combined. The United States also has the highest rate of youth suicides and homicides. The New York Daily News reports that gun deaths are on the rise, and soon more people will die from gunshots than in car crashes. Every citizen should be allowed to purchase a gun as long as it does not constitute a threat to the community, and every citizen should realize that the exercise of their Second Amendment rights should not deprive his neighbor of his personal safety and security. I believe that the loophole allowing anyone to buy and sell weapons at a gun show without a background check constitutes a threat to the community and abridges a reasonable and expected right to personal safety and security. Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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Royal Palm Beach To Hold Second Annual Senior Expo July 22

By Hailey George Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach will hold its second Senior Expo on Friday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place in the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 151 Civic Center Way. The expo itself will be in the auditorium, but various health screenings will be done in a separate room. The free event is aimed toward residents ages 50 and up. Its goal is to provide information and helpful advice for both seniors and their

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continued from page 1 council July 7, Recchio said, and the Cultural Center project is estimated to be around $3 million. With that $3 million, the expansion is set to include a 1,600-square-foot foyer; four meeting rooms totaling 1,250

relatives. Vendors that cover all areas of life will be attending the event. “We will have travel companies, wellness options, improved healthcare options, caregiver options, educational opportunities and free raffle giveaways,” Program Supervisor Jeannine Delgardio said. The Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo connects older residents with valuable resources. These resources can be vital to both seniors and their family members. They

can range from travel advisers to healthcare professionals and screenings. Not only are resources provided, but also great advice and opportunities to learn are available. “We are going to have lots of different vendors from the Royal Palm Beach area,” Delgardio said. “We will also be doing some seminars from companies that want to tell about their company and give some good advice.” The expo will address some issues of serious concern for seniors, but there is also some fun

involved. For example, there will be free raffle giveaways and entertainment. A vendor will be selling food, and admission is free. With a desire to reach as many seniors as possible, the Cultural Center is handicapped-accessible. There will also be plenty of parking available. The first Senior Expo, which took place last July, was very successful, Delgardio said. She hopes that this year’s event will be even larger and more informative. “The first one was a huge suc-

cess, so we are hoping to get twice the amount of people,” she said. “I would say the first year we probably got about 600, and we are aiming for double that.” The event brings a lot of issues to the surface, and the vendors are equipped to spread knowledge and share resources regarding these issues. “I think it’s a great event for all the people in our community and the surrounding communities who are 50-plus. There is a lot of information provided, a lot of

great companies that people aren’t aware of, and I think it brings awareness,” Delgardio said. The Village of Royal Palm Beach is excited to bring another expo event to its senior citizens with the aim of reaching hundreds of people across the community. “It’s a great event, and I would definitely suggest everybody coming to it,” Delgardio said. For more info., call the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149 or visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

square feet; a 220-square-foot serving kitchen; 500 square feet of meeting room storage; 390 square feet of administrative offices; four 5-foot by 8-foot rental storage units; a 50-squarefoot, unisex, ADA-compliant family restroom; 290-square-foot restrooms; 100 square feet of mechanical, electrical and custodial space; and 760 square feet of hallways. “We’re looking at adding ap-

proximately 5,300 square feet,” Recchio said. “What we have there now is two meeting rooms in the back. We’re going to double that so that we can actually have two major events going on in the facility at the same time. Where the addition is going, we’ll have four separate meeting rooms with accordion-type dividers.” The setup, he explained, is similar to meeting rooms in a

hotel or convention center, where the room design is flexible. For example, even two major events, such as weddings, could take place simultaneously at the expanded Cultural Center. “We’re excited about this,” Recchio said. “The concept came about because the Harvin Center, which is just in front of Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, is an old building, and that’s going to be going away.”

The Cultural Center expansion will provide a place for those groups currently based at the Harvin Center. Conceptual designs show the addition of a parking lot with 47 standard and four ADA parking spaces to the left of the building, with the addition being added to the right side of the building. Included in the estimated construction budget is reroofing the existing building, site improve-

ments, landscaping and specialty lighting. The current completion schedule includes site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission in October, site plan approval from the council in November, complete documents and permitting in February 2017, followed by the council’s contract award for construction in May 2017. The building is scheduled for completion in June 2018.

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KIDS ENJOY ‘CAVE QUEST’ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH

Vacation bible school participants with camp counselors.

Kids explore the cave tunnels.

Rev. Mark Caldwell, Rev. Emily Denmark McGee, Carolyn Hmara, Joey Hausmann, Amanda Hausmann and Tom Petri.

Mary McGee, Lily Hutchison, Fletcher Albright and Cameron Green discuss mining.

Teachers Joan Vilonna and Traci Picknell lead the kids in dance.

Girls play ball with their feet.

ACREAGE YARD SALE RAISES MONEY FOR BARKY PINES ANIMAL RESCUE

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary held its second annual yard sale on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 in The Acreage. The yard sale raised much-needed funds for the rescue facility’s expansion. For more information about Barky Pines, call (561) 4021451 or e-mail barkypines@gmail.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Boy Scout Car Wash Fundraiser

There will be a Boy Scout car wash fundraiser to support Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) on Saturday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). A $5 donation is requested. The scouts will also be collecting supplies, such as body wash/soap, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, deodorant, disposable razors, baby shampoo/body wash, formula, diapers/pull-ups, new baby clothing and sippy cups. The scouts currently have enough toothbrushes and toothpaste thanks to Hagen Ranch Dental, Dr. Lisa Feldman and Parsons Orthodontics. Donations can also be made online at www.gofundme. com/MattEagle2016.

CAFCI Youth Talent Show

CAFCI will present its annual Stars of Tomorrow Youth Talent Show on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural

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Center (151 Civic Center Way). The show is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. Auditions will be held Friday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harvin Center (1030 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) for performers ages 5 to 21. Admission to the talent show is a $10 donation for adults and a $5 donation for children under age 12. Refreshments will be for sale, and proceeds will benefit the CAFCI Student Assistance Fund. For more info., visit www. cafcipbc.org or contact Nadine White-Boyd at nvwboyd@aol. com or (561) 351-6895, Clover at (561) 596-1748 or Junette at (561) 346-2353.

Holocaust Survivor Band To Perform July 10

The Holocaust Survivor Band will perform an afternoon of entertainment playing Klezmer music as well as other music on Sunday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach). Klezmer music has been a tool

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of survival for the founders of the band, Saul Dreier, 85, and Reuwen Sosnowicz, 89. The band will be traveling to Poland to perform there. The concert will be offered free of charge to the public. Donations are appreciated to assist the band with traveling expenses to Poland. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.

Wellington Water Treatment Modification

To maintain high water quality in Wellington’s distribution system, the village’s water treatment plant will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat drinking water. The process will change from the present combined chlorine treatment to a temporary free chlorine treatment from Monday, July 11 until Monday, July 25. Periodic use of this temporary treatment process is recommended by the Palm Beach County Health Department as a precautionary measure to ensure that water remains free of bacteria. The water plant will also increase hydrant flushing during this time.

Customers served by Wellington’s water treatment plant may notice a slight chlorine taste and odor in the drinking water during this period. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish, and managers of stores and restaurants with fish or shellfish holding tanks are advised to seek professional advice. The temporary treatment process will be discontinued on Monday, July 25, at which time normal disinfection will resume. For more info., call Water Treatment Facility Supervisor Karla Berroteran at (561) 791-4037 or Utilities Director Bill Riebe at (561) 791-4000.

Children’s Services Council Offering Grants

The Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County is releasing funds to encourage local non-

profits, no matter the size, to be creative and try something new, addressing a community need or fueling a pilot project. The goal of the new “Great Ideas Initiative” is that more Palm Beach County children grow up healthy, safe and strong, safe from abuse and neglect, ready to learn when they enter kindergarten, and have access to quality afterschool and summer programming. Any nonprofit doing business for at least two consecutive years is eligible to apply. An organization does not need to be funded by the Children’s Services Council to apply. Those interested in this funding opportunity must submit an application by July 28 that shows how their idea would enhance the lives of Palm Beach County’s children and their families. “This fiscal year, the council funded 53 programs through 36 agencies,” CEO Lisa Williams-Taylor said. “But we want to expand our reach — particularly to smaller, grassroots organizations that may need a little seed money to kickstart a wonderful project or innovative program.” Grants will be offered as a lump sum during a 12-month funding

cycle. Grants up to $25,000 per project are available in the following categories: essential services, supplies/equipment, community outreach/engagement and capacity building For nonprofits that already contract with Children’s Services Council, funding for capital improvements also is available. For more information about the Great Ideas Initiative, or to apply, visit www.cscpbc.org/greatideas.

Seminary Students To Preach In The Acreage

Students from the South Florida Baptist Seminary will demonstrate their new skills by providing music and student preaching at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at Seminole Ridge High School (4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road) in Building 7, Room 110. The events will be sponsored by the Donald Ross Road Baptist Church and its mission, Westlake Baptist Church. For more info., call (561) 624-4358.

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Wellington Foundation Provides Scholarships For Campers

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Community Foundation board members met with campers from Wellington’s Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday morning. The foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to improve the lives of Wellington residents, provided five Wellington children with camp scholarships for eight weeks, explained Tom Wenham. Wenham, who chairs the Wellington Community Foundation, was joined by foundation board members Robbin Lee and Maggie Zeller, along with Wellington’s ‎Community Services Director James Poag, Athletic Programs Manager Ryan Hagopian and Senior Neighborhood Advocate Jonathan Salas. “We’re very excited that we’re able to do this,” Wenham said. “We’re very happy to help these five kids enjoy themselves and enjoy the summer.” Poag and Salas chose the recipients, Wenham said. Foundation officials were proud to be making a difference in the summers of young Wellington residents. “This is our mission, to help

Wellington children have a great summer,” Zeller said. Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, is glad to see that the newly revitalized foundation was able to provide this assistance. “Wellington is known for families, and especially our children,” Lee said. “To be able to do something for the kids in our community, it’s very exciting. I’m thrilled to be here.” Campers took a quick break from playing to pose for a picture with foundation officials and village staff members. “It’s a great opportunity for our children to have this experience. Wellington prides itself on family, on our parks, on our recreation,” Poag said. “To expose these children to the Wellington Parks & Recreation system, I think, is just an absolute positive. We really appreciate the foundation’s contribution.” Wellington’s summer camp program, he explained, brings many former campers back as counselors, where they are able to share their experiences with current participants. Campers get to take field trips, where they go fishing, to the Wellington pool and to other places that not all camps

are able to attend, giving campers unique opportunities. Some of the activities for campers when they aren’t on field trips, Hagopian said, include rock wall climbing, bounce houses and more. Earlier this week, the children made their own stuffed animals. On average, the camp has 200 participants each week. Older campers go on field trips Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and recently went to Miami. They have deep-sea fishing trips, and go to entertainment destinations such as Boomers. “The counselors have been really good,” Hagopian said. “All of them are over 18 years old and have graduated from high school.” Hagopian directed people to the village’s web site, www.wellingtonfl.gov, for information about signing up. “We should still have spaces available for the kinder group, ages 5 to 7, and the 7- to 12-yearold group,” he said. “The teen group has filled up pretty quickly this year.” The scholarships provided by the foundation gave children in need an opportunity to hang out with their peers and participate in great activities, he said.

Jonathan Salas, Maggie Zeller, Robbin Lee, Tom Wenham and James Poag with Wellington campers.

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“It’s a really big deal,” Hagopian said. “For people to come out and be able to sponsor some of these kids who may not have the ability to go to summer camp, hats off to the Wellington Community

Foundation and some of the other scholarships and sponsorships that we’ve had this year.” Wellington’s summer camp runs through Aug. 12 with weekly sessions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday. For more information about the Wellington Community Foundation, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org.

Chamber Members Learn About Local Tourism Opportunities

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Ashley Svarney, a Wellington resident and director of public relations at Discover the Palm Beaches, was the keynote speaker at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon Wednesday, June 29 at the Wanderers Club. “At Discover the Palm Beaches, our goal is to bring tourists to the Palm Beaches,” Svarney said. “That is all 39 cities here within the destination. We are America’s first resort destination. The Palm Beaches were essentially founded to be a place for the uber-elite to travel down and enjoy themselves on the island of Palm Beach.” The sentiment of hospitality has expanded throughout the county, making Palm Beach County special for travelers who are looking for the best of everything, she explained. For locals, however, everything is within a short distance. Discover the Palm Beaches has created incentive programs at www.palmbeachsummer.com, which offers special resident rates and programs for locals and visitors. The site shows where to stay and things to do, Svarney said. “Our goal is to bring visitors from out

of the county into the county — to bring tourists to the destination,” she said. Some of the promotions include exclusive specials at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, the Boca Beach Club, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the Breakers Palm Beach, the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, PGA National Resort & Spa and more. Some of the special events taking place this summer include Summer in Paradise, Shakespeare by the Sea, the Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest, the Craft Beer Bash and more. At Carlin Park in Jupiter, the Shakespeare group will present The Taming of the Shrew under the stars by the ocean. “We’re so lucky to live here in this beautiful destination,” she said. “Why not enjoy some of this, too?” The Palm Beaches are home to 12 craft breweries, Svarney noted. There is also something for visitors called the Discover Pass, which is a bundle program giving access to a multitude of programs, Svarney said. Passes begin at $20 per person, allowing visits to attractions such as the Palm Beach Zoo, Fun Depot and the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. The brew pass, for $15,

provides a pint at five breweries. The golf pass features two golf courses and three rounds of play for $88. “It gives you the option to experience different parts of the county,” she said. “Because we are the largest east of the Mississippi River, there is a lot of ground to cover; there is a lot to do here.” At www.palmbeachfl.com/golf, golf lovers can find testimonials from some of golf’s best players about why they love the Palm Beaches. What’s interesting about the videos, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Camilio Villegas, Ernie Els, Daniel Berger and Rory McIlroy, is that Discover the Palm Beaches did not pay them to participate; they wanted to come and talk about their passion for the area, she said. There is a feature on the web site where visitors can create their own itinerary for special trips. “The No. 2 reason why people visit the Palm Beaches is to visit friends and family. We rely on local residents to be our ambassadors,” she said. Tourism is the No. 2 economic driver in the Palm Beaches, supporting almost 70,000 jobs, Svarney said, and there are more than 50 artificial reefs off the coast.

Ashley Svarney from Discover the Palm Beaches at Wednesday’s chamber luncheon.

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In October, there will be a spa and wellness month launch in the Palm Beaches, she said. Details will be announced on July 12. For more information, and to connect with Discover the Palm Beaches on social media, visit www.palmbeachfl.com.

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continued from page 1 have been here a long time, and the landowners need new blood and new board members,” he said. “The objective is to make things better and bring new ideas.” DeMarois said the new supervisors should be recognized for stepping up. “It’s not a popular job,” he said, explaining that it has been hard to get people to run. “I just want to give them the first thank you for running. The job is a lot of hard work. They’ll have to catch up on the laws of the State of Florida and how the district runs.”

Erin and Meghan Williams received Volunteer of the Year awards from Chamber President Debbie Crompton and Executive Director Michela Green.

In other business: • Blanca Greenstein and Tiffany Rodriguez were inducted into the chamber’s President’s Circle, while Erin and Meghan Williams received Volunteer of the Year awards. • The chamber will hold a golf

tournament on Oct. 22, and WinterFest has been scheduled for Dec. 3. Next year’s ColorFest will take place on Feb. 19. • The next chamber luncheon will be Wednesday, July 27. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

Fernandez thanked everyone for participating. “We went out and hit the pavement, listened to the landowners, and I think this is one of the reasons why it turned out as big as it was,” he said. “There was a lot of people who were misinformed, and they like to be informed.” Fernandez said that he would strive to keep everyone informed about district business. He added that his phone would always be on, and that he intends to follow up on e-mails he was getting from residents about issues while he was running. “A lot of women went out and a lot of women took their time, so I’m going to give credit,” he said. “I’m going to call this a ‘good ol’ girl’ town now.”

Kane thanked the property owners who supported her. “The town is growing as a community, and that’s what I really look forward to being a part of,” she said. “There’s a lot of concern from people about fighting that has been happening, about name-calling and finger-pointing, and what I really look forward to… is leaving that in the past and moving the town forward in a positive direction.” DeMarois thanked the new supervisors and sitting supervisors, Danowski, Frank Schiola and Don Widing, saying that it had been a pleasure to sit with them and represent the people of Loxahatchee Groves. The board will elect new officers at its meeting in July.

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While we are waiting, let’s look at a few more homes that are similar to this one… yes, that one does look pretty good as well, let me call the agent. Repeat until the right home is found. Now the worst part, Agents today justify not answering calls by saying, “It’s on our showing time system, why are you bothering me” or even worse they get angry and say something like “Can’t you read the instructions online?”, a day after I called originally. I read very well, I also know that agents that are not likely to answer the phone are not likely to correctly change the status of the properties they represent, are more likely to misrepresent the properties they list and are much more likely to not know what they are doing when it comes to the hard part of the business, actually getting the deal done.

Summary: A Real Estate Agents job, starts with communication. If they struggle with that, there is a pretty good chance they are going to struggle with everything.

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THE RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS CLUB PRESENTS SPEAKFEST 2016 IN RPB

The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club presented its SpeakFest 2016 on Saturday, June 25 at Asador Patagonia Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Motivational speakers gave guests points to ponder. It was a chance to hone public speaking skills with critiques from experienced speakers. The event included a luncheon buffet and raffles. For more information about the Riverwalk Toastmasters, e-mail Cindy Beckles at cindyebeckles@yahoo.com or call (479) 305-8002. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Toastmaster Gavel Club members Walter Bauke, Brooke Evans, Allan Higgins and Rick Troiano.

Orlando Zuniga, Will Neder, David Moore, Cindy Beckles, Anita Newman, GiGi Reyes and Richard McClain.

RPB Councilwoman Selena Smith with Riverwalk Toastmasters Vice President Cindy Beckles.

Guest speaker Brooke Samples.

Brooke Samples, Anita Newman and Hieu Huynh.

Chris Seville gave a speech titled “Fumble.”

Cindy Beckles and Anita Newman present Rich Troiano with the grand prize.

Motivational speaker Bryan Hayes.

Motivational speaker Mark Gai explains how difficult it was to give up smoking.

Orlando Zuniga with keynote speaker Jay Zeager, on air personality at 93.5 The Bar.

Derek McSween relates a story about his mother in “Mama’s Baby Boy.”

Guest speaker Dr. Godfrey McAllister.

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Karen Clark Of Dressage4Kids Wins Barn Manager Contest

Karen Clark, barn manager of Dressage4Kids’ Winter Intensive Training Program, recently won the Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager of the Season contest.

With 16 teenagers and several horses in your care, it’s easy to imagine that a typical day can be pretty hectic. But for Karen Clark, the barn manager of the celebrated nonprofit organization Dressage4Kids’ Winter Intensive Training Program (WITP), this responsibility is exciting. “I’ve known Lendon Gray, the founder of Dressage4Kids, for many years, and when she told me about starting WITP, I said, ‘Sure, we will do it together.’ I wanted to be a part of the most important aspect of these young riders’ relationships with their horses,” she said. “Teaching them how to take care of their horses means that they will have sound and happy horses to compete. It has been fun, and I have loved to see how much knowledge these riders soak in.” Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals, an all-natural equine health supplement company, was happy to reward Clark as the most recent winner of the Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager of the Season contest. After carefully reviewing the nominations, Omega Alpha representatives felt that Karen Clark best embodied characteristics of an outstanding barn manager.

Gray, a dressage Olympian, as well as all of the riders who participated in this past winter’s Dressage4Kids Winter Intensive Training Program, submitted nominations for Clark, detailing how she had made an impact in their dressage careers. “I didn’t know the girls had entered me in the contest,” Clark said. “I was so surprised and extremely excited that they did this for me. When Omega Alpha contacted me, I was thrilled.” Clark has been the barn manager for Dressage4Kids’ Winter Intensive Training Program for the past three years. “I chose to do this because I had run my own stable for more than 25 years. Horse care is extremely important to me, and especially for the competitive sport horse. I felt that many young riders today mostly board their horses and are not exposed to the daily care of their own horses. I wanted to change that,” Clark said. Gray praised Clark for her efforts. “Karen oversees 16 teenagers, most of whom are in Florida for the winter without their parents,” Gray said. “They are in the stable from 6:30 a.m. to about 5 p.m., and take turns doing night-check. Karen does all the management of

County Clerk Sharon Bock Announces This Year’s College Scholarship Winners

On Friday, June 10, Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock presented three students with a $1,500 college scholarship, thanks to the generosity of Clerk & Comptroller’s Office employees. John Kocenko of Boca Raton, Autumn Ramsey of Loxahatchee and Corey Freitas of West Palm Beach were awarded scholarships based on a 500-word essay, community service and their individual grade point averages. Kocenko, a 2016 graduate of West Boca High School, will attend the University of Florida in Gainesville and major in biological sciences. He hopes to eventually become a doctor and to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. Ramsey, a 2016 graduate of Suncoast High School, will attend the University of Florida in Gainesville and major in biology. She hopes to attend medical school and become an ER doctor.

Freitas, a 2016 graduate of Atlantis Academy, plans to attend Lincoln College and major in international desserts and pastries. He plans to become a world-famous chef. “These students will graduate and become our future leaders. We must continue to invest in their paths to success,” Bock said. “On behalf of all our clerks, it is my privilege to award these scholarships to this impressive group.” Money for the scholarships came from the Dress Down Friday fundraiser, which last year raised $47,091 for local charities and for the student scholarships. Employees donate $2 each week to dress casually on Fridays, and choose which organizations receive the money at the end of the year. For more information about Bock’s office, visit www. mypalmbeachclerk.com or call (561) 355-2996.

the stable, and oversees all horse care, vets, farriers, chiropractors, dentists and saddle fitters — she is a miracle!” Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals, based in Toronto, Canada, recognizes barn managers as the backstage superstars of the show ring. “We want to reward barn managers for their dedication to their jobs, horses and riders,” Omega Alpha CEO Dr. Gordon Chang explained.

Omega Alpha has been a leader in equine health products and supplements for more than 20 years. The company develops natural equine products through research-based science, specializing in natural formulations for enhancing equine health and performance. Learn more about Omega Alpha at www.omegaalpha.ca or call (800) 651-3172.

Wellington’s Haley Acevedo Graduates From Washington U.

Haley Acevedo of Wellington, a graduate of Suncoast High School, has completed her bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in English literature at Washington University in St. Louis. Acevedo was the Walter and Joan Rinard Scholar recipient and was recognized with the Award for Professional Excellence. She served as a teaching assistant for more than two years and was promoted to head TA in 2015. She also held several academic leadership positions including president of Women in Computer Science and membership educator of Alpha Omega Epsilon. Acevedo participated in several prestigious internships, including working at the Motley Fool and Goldman Sachs, where she was

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Three Bootz Cultural Arts Center Teachers Win At Art Exhibits

The 2016 winners of three $1,500 Clerks for a Cause Scholarships are (left to right) John Kocenko of Boca Raton, Corey Freitas of West Palm Beach and Autumn Ramsey of Loxahatchee.

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Three art teachers from the Bootz Cultural Art Center have won prestigious awards in local exhibits. Roehl Acosta’s sculpture Florida Wave was named Best in Show at the Art of Association exhibit at the Lighthouse Art Center and Gallery in Tequesta. The award was presented on June 16 at the opening reception. Acosta is not only an accomplished sculptor but also teaches drawing and painting. Jay Harmon was awarded Best in Show in the Palm Beach County Art Teacher’s Association exhibit titled “Summer in the Gardens” at

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The Rosarian Academy’s Class of 2016.

Rosarian Graduates 38 In Class Of 2016

The Rosarian Academy graduated 38 young men and women from its eighth grade class on Thursday, June 2 at a ceremony in the school theater. Class of 2011 alumna Alexandra Murray addressed the Class of 2016 as the commencement speaker. Murray recalled the strong foundation that the Rosarian Academy provided her and offered her experience as a recent high school graduate. “When I make decisions, I rely on the moral codes and values I learned here. I have found that if I prioritize love and kindness in my life, everything else follows,” said Murray, who encouraged the students to take chances as they proceed into high school, because there is no right path. “The only way to find it is to take chances.

This means leaving your comfort zone once in a while. These are opportunities for you to find what you’re passionate about.” Murray, a Charter Club member of the Rosarian Academy, attended the school continuously from the Early Childhood Montessori program through eighth grade. She graduated as valedictorian of the Benjamin School’s Class of 2015 and just completed her first year at Harvard University. Following the commencement address, eighth-grade class officers — Meredith Anderson, Mariana Perez-Vargas and Lauren Bartl — presented the class gift of more than $3,000 to be used for the service and support of those in need. Last year’s Class of 2015 started the fund to support students who may need financial assistance in

order to participate in events such as the annual eighth-grade class trip to Washington, D.C., and challenged future classes to perpetuate the gift. The Class of 2016 gladly met the challenge. Special awards given to students included the 2016 President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, presented to Meredith Anderson for earning the highest academic achievement in the class; the 2016 President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, given to Mason Adams for making an outstanding effort to learn and improve in academic subjects; the St. Dominic Award, presented to Liam Groth and Mariana Perez-Vargas for demonstrating a strong belief in God, the pursuit of truth in all forms, and the Christian values of kindness,

respect and integrity; and the Rowdy Award, honoring Lily Cook for three years of outstanding dedication and participation in school athletics. Outstanding achievement in subject area awards went to: Religion, Bard Rockenbach; Language Arts, Charlotte Breckenridge; Science and Geometry, Thomas Raymond; Algebra I Honors, Mariana Perez-Vargas; Pre-Algebra, Mason Adams; History, Daisy Cook; Spanish, Laura Narcisse; Art, Peter Fields; Drama, Lolly Colton; Physical Education, Robert Fox; and Computer Programming, Frances Melendez. Rosarian Academy is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. For more info., visit www.rosarian. org or call (561) 832-5131.

District Grads Earn National Merit Scholarship Awards

Twenty-five students from the School District of Palm Beach County are among the winners of college scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. About 1.5 million high school juniors entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which serves as the initial screen for program entrants. Semifinalists for the program include the highest-scoring entrants in each state. To become a finalist, semifinalists must submit an application, including their academic record, participation in school and community activities, employment and awards and honors, along with an essay and a recommendation by a high school official. Winners from the school dis-

trict include corporate-sponsored merit scholarship winners Kierstin McClintock, Atlantic High School, National Merit Motorola Solutions Scholarship; Apoorva Ravichandran, Suncoast High School, National Merit NextEra Energy Inc. Scholarship; Ambereen Siddiqui, Spanish River High School, National Merit Walgreen Co. Scholarship; Dominic Salamone, Jupiter High School, National Merit Lockheed Martin Academic Scholarship; and Stephanie Weber, Suncoast High School, National Merit Siemens Scholarship. Winners from the school district also include National Merit $2,500 Scholarship recipients John Connolly, Suncoast High School; Neeraj Patel, Park Vista High School; E’lysse Santana, Atlantic High School; Morley Wiener, At-

lantic High School; and Yue Zeng, Dreyfoos School of the Arts. College-sponsored scholarship recipient winners include Kieran Agarwal, Suncoast High School, National Merit University of Southern California Scholarship; Zachary Aaron Amrose, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Morgan Aumick, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Julia Berger, Olympic Heights High School, National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship; Ryan Childress, Suncoast High School, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Duncan Duff-Gray, Boca Raton High School, National Merit University of Miami Scholarship; Charles Fisher, Atlantic High School, National Merit University of Flor-

ida Scholarship; Elise Howard, Suncoast High School, National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship; Jessica Elena Kian, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Nicolas Kunigk, Spanish River High School, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Nicholas Ma, Suncoast High School, National Merit University of Florida Scholarship; Victoria McKee, Suncoast High School, National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship; Carly Poloskey, Olympic Heights High School, National Merit University of Miami Scholarship; Angela Yang, Atlantic High School, National Merit Emory University Scholarship; and Davy Yue, Wellington High School, National Merit Vanderbilt University Scholarship.

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WELLINGTON EL THANKS VOLUNTEER COUPLE

If you happened to be on the Wellington Elementary School campus this past year, you might have seen Syvia and Bruce Gordon, parents of soonto-be-fifth grader Jason Gordon, busy at work. Syvia accumulated more than 1,100 hours in the media center during the week, and Bruce accumulated more than 300 hours on Fridays in the cafeteria. Jason is very proud of his parents. The dedicated couple is happy to volunteer on the campus. Wellington Elementary School is grateful to the Gordons (shown right) and all of its school volunteers.

Palm Beach Recognized As A Florida Healthy School District

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recently congratulated the School District of Palm Beach County on its gold level recognition as a Florida Healthy School District. This recognition, developed by the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership, aims to recognize the hard work and success of school districts related to physical, mental and social health of students and staff. “We congratulate our school district and its Wellness Promotion Task Force for demonstrating the highest level of success in assuring healthy schools serving our community,” said Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County. The school district’s highest scores were in infrastructure, which demonstrated a strong administration, community support and sustainability. It also scored well in health education, nutrition services and education, healthy school environment, employee wellness and family community involvement. The Florida Healthy District recognition is based on the successful submission of the Florida Healthy District Self-Assessment and lasts for a period of two years, after which districts will need to reapply for recognition. The self-assessment is divided and scored

based on the following categories: district infrastructure; physical education; health services; and counseling, psychological and social services. Since 2009, the Coordinated School Health Partnership, in cooperation with Florida Action for Healthy Kids, the Florida Association of School District Superintendents and Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, has recognized 47 districts for establishing a culture and climate that embraces a coordinated school health approach to reduce and eliminate barriers to learning and support academic achievement. The Coordinated School Health Partnership is a grassroots, volunteer organization with a mission to create health literate and health practicing students and staff in all Florida schools. Members represent professional associations, foundations, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, insurers, health groups and education groups. The partnership is committed to working together to improve the health of children, adolescents and staff in Florida schools. The Florida Department of Health is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board. For more info., visit www. floridahealth.gov. For more about the list of recognized healthy districts, visit www.healthydistrict. com.

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Welcome, My British Friends, To The Fun Of Independence Day Well, Britain has finally done what our forefathers did so long ago — escape Europe. Oh, OK. I admit there are a few tiny differences. Our ancestors, for instance, had to cross the ocean in a leaky boat, set up camp on what they considered barren land (the natives begged to differ) and build houses out of trees. Brits have to start checking more visas at the airport. Still, I personally invite them to celebrate with us on Independence Day this Monday. For you Brits unfamiliar with the traditions surrounding Fourth of July celebrations, let me provide a thumbnail sketch.

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The Sonic BOOMER Your alarm clock wakes you up in the morning like any other day except — tada! — you don’t have to go to work. You can hit the snooze button for hours or simply pull the wretched plug out of the wall. The kids, as always, will be sitting in

the living room with cartoons and a bowl of cereal, but today — yippee! — you can join them. SpongeBob SquarePants never looked so good. (Yes, Mr. Union Jack, Americans know how to make money using a line drawing of a yellow square.) When you’ve finished your Cheerios, you will go into the kitchen to put your bowl in the dishwasher and you will notice that your wife is baking a rectangular yellow cake. She tells you that later, she will frost this cake using strawberries and blueberries to look like the American flag, while you will call forth your inner caveman to grill up the rest of the dinner outside on the barbecue.

This job is not to be taken lightly, and you know it. So you head out to the grocery store for hamburger meat, hotdogs, marshmallows and everything else that tastes 50 times better when eaten outdoors. You will have to go back later because you forgot the buns, but don’t worry, Newbie, everybody forgets the buns! You will be outside cleaning and preparing the grill for a 4 p.m. start time when the kids come tumbling out the back door, courtesy of your wife. They will quite naturally gather around you, bobbing and chirping, and want to “help” with the wire bristle brush or the propane tank, and it will be up to you to distract

them by setting up the sprinkler or filling 500 water balloons. Promptly at 4 p.m., you will begin preparing the feast while your wife sets the picnic table. A red-and-white checked tablecloth with blue paper plates is not mandatory but is highly recommended. The children, like intuitive ants, will descend immediately, plopping their wet bathing suits down on every single dry chair cushion and whining about having to wait. At long last, dinner will be served, marshmallows will be toasted and flag cake will be served. It will be your job to See WELKY, page 14

‘Independence Day’ Sequel Ruins My Memory Of The Original Some sequels are clearly made simply to make some more money, and Independence Day: Resurgence is so bad that it could be a precise reflection of that fact. The first movie was fun. No one knew what was coming. We had the delight of watching Jeff Goldblum figure out what was happening and work his way to the president to convince him of the problem. We had wise-guy dialogue between Goldblum and Will Smith, as the hotshot young pilot. Of course, we knew humans would win in the end, but the trip was fun. The trip in this movie is not much fun at all. In the second film, there is an alternative history for Earth where the past 20 years have been filled with peace (now, that idea could lead to a good movie, although the producers might not know what to do without huge explosions), although the world’s armed forces have been preparing for an alien return. This time, though, we won’t see loads of peo-

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler ple welcoming the invaders so they can get blown away. Also, the White House doesn’t explode. The world is afraid of a new invasion and has spent a fortune melding alien technology with its own to create wonderful new weapons. As expected, none of them really work that well. So, just like in the original, it comes down to a handful of smart and quirky (who knew that quirky was a survival trait?) people to figure out how to take down the “mothership.” Many of the same people are back.

Goldblum is David Levinson, now in charge of Earth’s defenses, instead of being an outsider as before. We get a quick scene with his father Julius (Judd Hirsch) that goes nowhere, but reminds us they had a cute relationship in the first film. President Whitmore (Bill Pullman) is still around, rather gloomier than before. His daughter Patricia (Maika Monroe), last seen as the little first daughter, is now a fighter pilot being courted by two other pilots, Dylan Dubrow-Hiller (Jessie Usher), son of the dead hero from the first movie (Will Smith wisely refrained from picking up an easy paycheck from this bomb) and the anointed hero Jake Morrison (Liam Hemsworth). Dr. Okun (Brent Spiner), the alien expert from the first film, gets a nice cameo as well. They have to take down a ship that’s 3,000 miles in diameter. And, of course, there is no doubt they will. The problem is that with all the characters doing reprises, none of them actually

gets a chance to do very much. The film spends a lot of time trying to get us to remember the first, but mostly it just made me sad. The people in the first seemed like real characters; they were fun. Watching the president suiting up as a fighter pilot was great. The dialogue between the anti-war Goldblum and fighter pilot Smith was also excellent. I remember them sitting inside the alien ship taunting the aliens and joking with each other. And that was 20 years ago! I don’t remember the lines, although I do recall Smith’s incredulous stare when Goldblum turned down a cigar because it might be unhealthy as they were sitting trapped in the middle of the alien ship. This film took all that fun away. No one said anything worth remembering. What is left are many battle scenes that are, frankly, not very entertaining. We don’t have the many almost-off-the-street citizens who know how to fly and are

ready to die for humanity. We have trained, alien-fighting soldiers, and most are boring. Watching old-time planes going up against alien technology is fun. Watching the overly modern stuff going bang-bang is like watching other people playing war games on an Xbox. Even worse, when the target is the size of the United States, all sense of scale is lost. There were a lot of explosions. Do not, please, ask me to remember any of them. None of the actors won any glory. The actors doing reprise roles from the first had to know they were in it only for the money. The young actors did what they were told to do, but none of it required any real acting. In short, skip this flick. If you go, you deserve to get your money back with perhaps a bit extra for this one ruining the memory of the first film. This could have been a good movie if they spent a bit of the special effects budget on a real script.

Pets Are Family, Too! By Randall S. Dugal, D.V.M.

DEAD TAIL Whether you call it limber tail, dead tail, or some other name, a broken-looking tail on the family dog can be quite alarming. A bout of dead tail makes the tail dangle limply and look as if it has been broken. And, most often, that is what owners are afraid of when they call the vet. However, dead tail is actually a benign muscle sprain, and it can be caused by a multitude of harmless reasons such as a bath that is too warm or one that is too cold. A day spent swimming can cause dead tail as can a very active day out hunting or running. Anti-inflammatory medicine and rest is the best treatment for this condition. Has your dog recently stopped wagging his tail? Please call us at COMMUNITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ROYAL PALM BEACH if we can help you with any pet care concerns. We are conveniently located at 11462 Okeechobee Blvd., 1/4 mile east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For appointments or emergencies, please call 798-5508. with any questions. Be sure to have your pet regularly examined by one of our animal experts. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. P.S. Seek the veterinarian’s advice if dead tail does not seem to be improving after about a week.

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Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington welcomes Rabbi David Sislen as our first full-time Rabbi. We invite everyone in our community to meet Rabbi Sislen and join us for Shabbat services on

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SUMMER BOAT SHOW BRINGS NAUTICAL ENTHUSIASTS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS

During the West Palm Summer Boat Show, which was held June 24-26 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, visitors were presented with an impressive display of all things nautical. Throughout the show, those in attendance got the opportunity to view a wide array of power boats, including center consoles, walk-arounds, cruisers, deck boats, pontoons, bass boats, personal water craft and accessories. There was plenty of room for the displays, which covered approximately 100,000 square feet of space. For more info., visit www.southflaboatshow.com. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Hannah Littlejohn, Carley Rynar and Natalie Rynar.

Charles and Christie Nichols check out one of the boats on display.

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Cara Miller and Mike Albert take the wheel.

Jason and Danielle Witmer.

Kim and Jeff Lamb.

Greg and Jamie Timmer tour one of the boats.

Craig Clements, Bryan Reeves and Dylan Abeijon.

Robbie and Rob Thibodeau look at the boats.

Ron and Sheri Blakeney.

Evan Chatzidakis at one of the boat displays.

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continued from page 1 effects, including increased risk for cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, immune disorders, low intelligence, renal disorders, Alzheimer’s disease or allergic reactions. Riebe said that the staff recommendation would be that fluoridating is a benefit to public health and would recommend restoring it, which he said was his recommen-

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continued from page 1 child or children. There are also nourishment rooms open to the patients and their families with coffee, cereal, snacks and a large refrigerator. The Town-Crier was given a tour of the new unit Tuesday and had the opportunity to meet new parents Tatum Williams and John Exantus, with their day-old twins Ruby and Rose. “Everyone has been very nice,” Williams said. “Everything has been great.” Lactation consultants are available seven days a week to visit new mothers and assist with feeding. Breastfeeding classes are offered free to the community, Boyer noted. Lamaze, infant massage and baby safety classes are also offered. There are daddy boot camp classes, sibling classes and more to help families adjust to a new baby.

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NEWS paid much attention to politics,” Dunkley said. Seeking ways to improve the community, he decided to run for the ITID board. “To me, it was a family decision that if you’re not satisfied in a situation, get involved and change it, so I decided on running,” he said. “I won, so I guess people were ready for change.” That campaign was dominated by Tropical Storm Isaac, which flooded The Acreage in August 2012, just weeks before the election. Dunkley said he worked to change the board’s focus toward improving drainage, rebuilding infrastructure and improving roads and parks, in that order. He added that he played a large role in getting the water-starved Moss property to help with the discharge of water from The Acreage. Dunkley cited the list of goals he had when he was elected. “I can safely say that I have accomplished 80 percent of my campaign promises when I was running,” he said. “I can’t take responsibility; it was the board. When they looked at the way it was going after Isaac, they realized that they had to change priorities.”

Dunkley said the board is going to have to deal with encroaching development, especially with roads and increased traffic. He is also concerned about the effects of global warming. “It will change the way that we do business,” he said. “This is why I say drainage is very, very important.” Roberts, a lifelong real estate broker, said things in the district are going in a different direction than he wants. “We need some change, for people to get along,” he said. “I think it’s time to be involved. We can complain or go online and argue, but if you don’t get up and do something, you really can’t argue. There’s really no reason to complain otherwise.” Roberts said that after going to ITID board meetings and seeing the discord, he decided that it was time to get up and become more engaged in the community. “I just don’t want to hear any more fighting,” he said. “I don’t like the bickering. I don’t like things that have been on the agenda that don’t get accomplished that have been voted on or have not been voted on. I can’t complain about anything if I don’t do anything about it. We love our com-

munity, we love where we live and we want it to stay the way it is. We want to see everybody get along. We have one of the few communities where everybody helps each other and communicates, and I’d like to see it stay that way. The community is pretty close-knit for being as large as it is.” Roberts said his issue is about people moving forward in The Acreage and not looking backward. “There are a lot of things happening, and I’d like to be a part of all the good things that can come from it,” he said. He likes to help his neighbors with fundraisers and being a part of the community. “We’re pretty new here. We’ve been in the neighborhood for four years,” Roberts said. “Any time there’s an opportunity to work with the community, we do, whether it’s helping with friends gathering donations, whether it’s in general being a part of the community.” He said a lot of people know him because he does karaoke locally. “It’s a side thing that I do for fun,” he said. “We go out and have a great time, but it’s not my primary job.”

Sayre, vice president of the Acreage Landowners’ Association, said he is unhappy with the way things are being run at ITID. “I’m running so that the people of The Acreage have another choice, and it’s up to them who they want in office. I think that I’ll do a good job,” he said. Sayre, who has been on the ALA board for about a year, said he first came on to help with technology, including setting up a web page. He became vice president in December, deferring an offer to be president. “I think the ALA is a watchdog for the community, so that puts me in a different perspective,” he said. “We actually try to see what’s going on in the community and what needs to be addressed, so if I do get elected, I’m probably going to need to step down from the ALA because I think it will be a conflict of interest. But, I think the ALA put me more in tune with what’s going on in the community, and I think I have a feel for some of the issues that need to be addressed.” He said having a four-way race will give people multiple choices as to who they feel will do the best job.

Sayre said he has been in charge of production at The Wall Street Journal, Knight-Ridder, the Tribune Company and other publishing firms. He currently works for a software firm, where he manages a budget. “I think I can do a good job looking over what’s going on and where things need to go,” he said. “I can help guide the board and make the decisions that most benefit the community.” Sayre added that he would like to see exactly where all the district’s expenditures go, and whether it’s getting as many grants as it can. “We should be applying for all the grants that we’re eligible for,” he said. “We need to take a look at the infrastructure because I hear that things haven’t been handled correctly there.” He said he didn’t like the recent proposal in the tentative budget to put off raising $300,000 this year for the district’s $1.8 million inverted siphon project in order to hold down assessments. “All that does is make it where someone else is going to pay for it later, and we’re going to pay more for it,” Sayre said.

dation in 2014 when the council discontinued it. Rodney Wollman of Wellington, representing anti-fluoridation advocates, said he was happy in 2014 when he found out he would no longer have to buy bottled water. “It’s time for everybody to wake up because what I have to say, anybody who’s spent any time and did their own research, you’re talking fluoride, you get millions of articles, there’s thousands and thousands of sources, and let me tell you, I can’t think of anything more horrific that’s going on in this country today.” He claimed that fluoride is a

toxic industrial waste taken from smokestacks and sold to be put in the water. “It was sold under the premise originally for children under the age of 14 to reduce their cavities, however, they cared so much about your teeth, that they just care so much and love you so much that they load this toxic waste in bags with skulls and crossbones in your water and then tell you it’s good for your teeth,” Wollman said, asserting that fluoridation is an inexpensive alternative to disposing of toxic waste. He went on to say that 40 percent of teens show signs of fluo-

rosis, or mottling of the teeth, and fluoride is a main ingredient in roach and rat poison, was used in Nazi concentration camps, and is the base ingredient in sarin nerve gas. He continued that health organizations have been paid millions of dollars to incentivize the use of fluoride in drinking water. “Everything I say is totally documented,” he said. “[Fluoride] is not a pharmaceutical, but a contaminant.” Dr. William Staten, lead dentist with the Palm Beach County Health Department, expressed a strong commitment to fluoridation as a safe and economical means

Framed Bella Baby Photography photos of newborns line the hallways. A photographer takes pictures of every newborn, and parents are given the opportunity to purchase pictures. “There’s no pressure. It’s a great service. They do a beautiful job,” Boyer said. Previously, there were 19 small, dated rooms in the unit, WRMC Director of Marketing Ellen Cole explained. Now, there are hardwood floors and large rooms to accommodate people and their families. WRMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only Level 3 facility in the western communities, Cole explained, and can take care of the smallest of babies. The NICU is able to offer special services to help babies. “We have all of the services here. We do have high-risk patients who come here for specialty care. Sometimes they spend weeks with us, which is a beautiful thing, because we get to know them and they get to know us,” Boyer said. “We try to give them as much advance information about the

NICU services as we can to make it more comfortable for them. We even have patients who know they’re going to spend additional time with us who come over in advance.” Those who will be spending more time at WRMC often meet with Boyer to see the NICU and meet others. “All of that is designed to make moms more comfortable, to take into consideration more of their personal wants for delivery,” she said. A special feature of the unit is the infant security system. All babies are given a tag when they’re born, Boyer explained, and if a tag is tampered with, an alarm and a computer system alert will go off, letting nurses know which tag set off the alarm, alerting them to which baby, and where the tag is located. For Boyer, who has more than 30 years’ experience, working with new babies and their families is a special experience that she feels privileged to be a part of. “I love working here. I’m in the middle of reviewing all of our

nurses, and I could not be more proud of our nurses,” she said. “I feel so privileged to work not just in a space that is beautiful, but for an organization that I know values what women and their families need. It’s really a beautiful thing for me. I can’t wait to be open on July 11. It’s going to be great for our nurses, but it’s going to be really great for our patients and our families.” Feedback on the new rooms has been tremendously positive. Transforming the unit provides an even more beautiful place for the nurses to provide amazing care to families, Boyer said. Cole invited everyone from the community to stop by the July 11 open house. “We’re proud to show all of that off,” she said. Refreshments will be served, and the first 200 attendees will receive a free gift. Those interested in a guided tour and learning more about the Birthing Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center should call (561) 798-9880. For more info., visit www.wellingtonregional.com.

to reduce tooth decay along with good oral hygiene, a healthy diet and regular dental visits. He also pointed out that 60 percent of low-income populations have tooth decay by age 7, which includes some patients from Wellington. Dr. Johnny Johnson, president of the American Fluoridation Society, pointed out that although topical applications of fluoride are available, including in toothpaste, fluoridated water is the only way to get it inside the teeth where it is more effective. He added that severe fluorosis is rare and only occurs among children under 8. “There is no debate; there are no adverse health effects,” he said. “No respected health organization opposes fluoridation.” Dr. Lawrence Grayhills of Wellington, representing the Academy of General Dentistry, said it is hard to refute that fluoridation has been one of the most effective health preventative measures, comparable to the polio vaccine. “As a practicing dentist, I see dental decay every day,” he said. “I urge you to replace fluoride in our water supply. Council members discussed some details of fluoridation, but generally supported the reintroduction into village water. Councilman Michael Napoleone asked about quality controls, and Riebe assured him that it is not fertilizer runoff or scraped from the insides of smokestacks. It is produced in Florida and certified in independent labs. Napoleone displayed a 4-inch stack of papers that he and the other council members had received, saying he had read them all carefully. “I do feel after studying this, I’m still not scientist or chemist, but

I’m prepared to make an informed decision,” he said. Councilwoman Tanya Siskind said her brother spent his early years in Germany, where water was not fluoridated, and still has terrible problems with his teeth. “Knowing this could have been prevented is disturbing to me,” Siskind said. “I seriously believe reinstating fluoride is doing what we are charged to do, which is to protect the residents of Wellington.” Councilman Michael Drahos said he appreciated everyone who had come to speak, but resented what he felt were some speakers’ attempts to manipulate the outcome. “I have a keen sense of gamesmanship,” he said. “When they say they were unaware, it is playing with facts. I can tell you that at the last council meeting I said I would speak with anyone.” Vice Mayor John McGovern said that although it was a difficult issue, he was prepared to make a decision. “I think we have really listened tonight and thought about this,” McGovern said. “Tough decisions are made here to protect the community at large and to protect those most at risk.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said she was proud of the council and the community about their conduct that evening. “It is a difficult issue,” she said. “When we took it out of the water, it was a different kind of meeting. We did not have as much discussion. This is not an argument of this council against anyone. It is an argument about science.” McGovern made a motion to reintroduce fluoride into the village’s water system. It carried unanimously, 5-0.

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Director of Maternal Services and Nurse Leader Rebecca Boyer.

A look at one of the newly redesigned post-partum rooms.

continued from page 12 clear the table while your wife gets everyone into cute little red, white and blue outfits for the final leg of the journey — a trek to the local park for the viewing of fireworks. There will be music and maybe some running races. Then, as the sun sets, the lighting of dangerous sparklers which, despite hundreds of parental admonitions not to do so, will be lit and tossed into the air. There will be crying as a few eventually step onto hot wires that

have fallen to the ground in the dark, and then the first big boom as the fireworks show begins. Then follows the very best part of the day, with children nestled against their parents, their beautiful pristine faces filled with awe and lit in pastel shades as each explosion goes off in its turn. The show will go long, children will begin to get sleepy and everyone will drag themselves to the car for the ride home. Along the way, we will give thanks for our freedom. It’s like Thanksgiving, only louder and more sparkly. Thanksgiving, you ask? Well, more about that in November.

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PALMS WEST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB TAKES PART IN AARL NATIONAL FIELD DAY The Palms West Amateur Radio Club took part in the ARRL National Field Day 2016 at Okeeheelee Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Osceola Pavilion over a 24-hour period from Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Field Day tests the capabilities of emergency radio equipment should it need to be used when there is no electrical or phone service available during emergency situations, such as hurricanes. Morse Code was used to contact locations around the nation and across the world. The Palms West Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #28 (1040 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.palmswestradio.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Palms West Amateur Radio Club members at the event.

Kathy Letourneau and Renee Morell cook up lunch.

Vant Morell with color-coded map of places that were contacted.

Vice President Robert Pease at the 20-meter sideband phone.

John Fulford at the training radio.

Emergency Radio Coordinator Charles Benn with his van.

Palms West Amateur Radio Club President John Samuels checks the fire extinguishers and the generators.

Jim Allison mans one of the radios.

Renee Morell and Terry Bauvelt prepare food.

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Karen’s Equine Intervention Camp Starts Soon

Karen’s Equine Intervention is a community-oriented therapeutic facility that combines rehabilitating former Thoroughbred racehorses with assisting people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and PTSD. A special camp program gets underway next week. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 19

Business

Fourth Of July Spending Expected To Rise

Good news for Florida’s retailers as the Florida Retail Federation, the state’s top trade association representing retailers, recently reported that per-person Fourth of July spending will be up slightly over last year’s high, with more people expected to celebrate the holiday, leading to higher total spending. Consumers will spend an average of $71.34 per household on food for barbecues and picnics, supplies and decorations. Page 21

Sports

Wellington Hosts Florida High School 7-On-7 Tournament

On Saturday, June 25, the Wellington High School football program hosted its first 7-on-7 tournament sponsored by the Florida High School 7v7 Association. The tournament drew schools from Palm Beach, Broward and Indian River counties. Wellington was eliminated by Dwyer 13-7 in the semifinal. Page 27

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 19 BUSINESS NEWS....................................20-21 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................27-29 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 32 CLASSIFIEDS..........................................34-37

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Rugby Players Participate In All-Star Tourney

Several players of the local Wizards Rugby Club had been selected to play on the Florida Juice all-star rugby team, which participated in the Regional Cup Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., held June 17-19. The tournament drew all-star teams from 12 other states as well. Page 27

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Karen’s Equine Intervention Camp Program Starts Soon Founded in 2011, Karen’s Equine Intervention is a small, community-oriented therapeutic facility. The company combines rehabilitating former Thoroughbred racehorses with assisting people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and PTSD. Founder Nora Janssen has years of experience as an ER nurse and patient advocate. With a strong love for horses from an early age, she learned from some of the best horsemen and veterinarians at Belmont Park Equine Hospital in New York, where she assisted with surgeries and equine medical care. She named Karen’s Equine Intervention after her beloved daughter, Karen, who passed away unexpectedly in 2011. “We focus on the medical side of dealing with various issues in a non-clinical environment,” Janssen explained. “People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney failure, cancer, chronic pain and Alzheimer’s often suffer secondary conditions like depression. Their caregivers may also be under a great deal of stress. These are the people we reach out to.” Karen’s Equine Intervention serves 15 to 20 clients, children and adults, and gets many of its referrals through physicians. Because it’s a therapeutic program, as opposed to therapy, it’s not covered by insurance. But the company offers its services on a sliding

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg scale, based on the client’s ability to pay. It is run out of Janssen’s home, situated on three acres in Loxahatchee. In addition to five horses, there’s a pig, some dogs, a few goats and many chickens. Janssen is always on the lookout for more volunteers and sponsors. She is also hoping to add another horse. Ideally, it should be very quiet and OK with all sorts of riders, not too tall but able to carry a heavy person. It can’t be a horse that is too old or has expensive medical conditions. Karen’s Equine Intervention offers a variety of programs. Riding lessons are available to the general public, as well as clients. Farm visits and birthday parties are a fun way to meet the animals. Birthday parties can be scheduled for a reasonable fee and include a two-and-a-half-hour party for up to 10 kids with lots of games and pony rides. Therapeutic sessions allow clients to bond with one of the animals during a personalized therapeutic session. They’re run by a registered nurse and an animal “assistant.” Therapeutic sessions relieve stress, boost

Charlotte the pig assists Nora Janssen with a therapy session. self-esteem and provide strength to tackle help patients navigate the often confusing new challenges. healthcare system to ensure optimum delivery The Nurse Advocacy Program provides of medical care. nurse care managers who can accompany Another program is Camp Karen, a summer clients to doctor appointments, assist with camp that offers fun and purposeful healing medical instructions and the proper usage of through equine therapy for girls ages 11 to medication, and perform weekly home visits 14. It is geared toward children suffering from to follow up on recommendations. They can See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Chocolate Spectrum Boutique & Academy Opens In Jupiter

The Chocolate Spectrum Boutique & Academy recently hosted a grand opening celebration at 6725 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 38, in the Jupiter West Plaza at Interstate 95 and Indiantown Road in Jupiter. The store offers artisan chocolates and features a chocolate café, which serves gourmet chocolate-inspired pastries, beverages and coffees, made in part by adults with autism and special needs. “This is a dream come true,” owner Valerie Herskowitz said. “The Chocolate Spectrum began as an online-only model, but we have been blessed with such amazing demand for our products, it just made sense for us to open a retail store.” Herskowitz is both a pastry chef and a veteran speech pathologist, as well as mother to her adult son, who has severe autism. The shop will have weekly chocolate-making classes for children and adults, including those with special needs and those without. The store will also offer private parties, mom and dad nights out, middle and high school chocolatier classes, team building experiences and field trips. For adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, the Chocolate Spectrum Academy will

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Owner Valerie Herskowitz instructs her son, Blake. offer a formal 12-month Chocolate, Pastry, Barista and Restaurant Services Vocational Training Program, in which students can learn about chocolate production, baking and beverage preparation. The Chocolate Spectrum opened on Tuesday, June 28. Its chocolates are also available online at www. thechocolatespectrum.com. For more info., call (954) 980-0134.

BUSINESS NEWS

Farris Foundation Backing New Brain Research Fellowship At Max Planck Florida Institute

The Max Planck Florida Foundation has announced that the Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation has continued its commitment to the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience through the support of a Ph.D. fellowship in the institute’s new International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior. The IMPRS is a first-of-its-kind collaboration among MPFI, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Bonn in Germany and the Center for Advanced European Studies & Research, also in Bonn. “Students in the institute’s IMPRS program will have the opportunity to learn from an international team of investigators at the cutting edge of brain research,” said Dr. David Fitzpatrick, CEO and scientific director at MPFI. “Providing an excellent catalyst for future discoveries, this program creates an environment to help participants ignite their future scientific careers. We are excited that the Farris Foundation has continued its support of the institute through

this program, recognizing the value it brings to both the students and our community.” The Farris Foundation’s previous support of innovative training opportunities at MPFI allowed for the creation of the MPFI Scholars Undergraduate Internship program, a competitive program providing undergraduates with intensive laboratory research experience to complement their undergraduate science curriculum. Now, the new fellowship marks the second new educational program introduced due to the Farris Foundation’s support. The foundation also supports the MPFI High School Summer Research Internship Program. “The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation seeks to support projects that provide the structure, encouragement and incentive that enable people to help themselves lead more successful, inspired and fulfilling lives,” said Christine Koehn, executive director of the foundation. “We are particularly interested in funding

projects that stimulate innovation and can demonstrate a sustainable impact on participants, like IMPRS, and are excited to continue our partnership with MPFI to further our shared goals by sponsoring a fellowship in this new, world-class program.” With its North American headquarters located in South Florida, IMPRS offers students a competitive, world-class Ph.D. training and research program that explores how sensory information is encoded in neural circuits and ultimately transformed to behavior. IMPRS aims to recruit outstanding doctoral students and immerse them in a stimulating environment with new technologies that will illuminate their understanding of brain circuits and help guide them to develop the critical and creative mindset required in this field. For more information about the MPFI’S IMPRS program, visit www.imprs-brain-behavior.org. For more information about the Farris Foundation, visit www.farrisfdn.org.

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Fourth Of July Spending Is Expected To Rise Slightly

“Floridians will celebrate Independence Day this year by spending in record numbers, making it potentially a very prosperous holiday weekend for our retailers statewide,” FRF President & CEO Randy Miller said. “Low gas prices, nice weather and a healthy state economy all add up to a fun and successful celebration for consumers and retail business owners.” According to FRF’s partners at the National Retail Federation’s 2016 Independence Day Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, 65 percent plan to attend a cookout/barbecue/picnic while 43

percent will watch fireworks or join another community celebration, and 12 percent will attend a parade. The survey also found that American families are well-stocked on patriotic items. Nearly two-thirds own a U.S. flag, half own patriotic-themed apparel such as T-shirts and hats, and a third own patriotic decorations. Nonetheless, 25 percent plan to purchase more of these items in preparation for the holiday. The weekend is also a popular time for travel and vacations, with 13 percent of Americans, or 31 million, saying they will head out of town. With gasoline prices relatively

low, only 21 percent said gas prices will affect their travel plans, down from 22 percent last year, and a peak of 47 percent when gas prices were higher in 2011. The survey of 6,811 consumers was conducted June 1-7 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.2 percentage points. The Florida Retail Federation is the statewide trade association representing retailers — the businesses that sell directly to consumers. Florida retailers provide one out of every five jobs in the state, pay more than $49 billion in wages annually, and collect and remit more than $20 billion in sales taxes for Florida’s

government each year. For more info., visit www.frf.org. As the world’s largest retail trade association and the voice of retail worldwide, the National Retail Federation’s global membership includes retailers of all sizes, formats and channels of distribution, as well as chain restaurants and industry partners from the United States and more than 45 countries abroad. In the U.S., NRF represents the breadth and diversity of an industry with more than 1.6 million American companies that employ nearly 25 million workers. For more information, visit www.nrf.com.

Power Mix, Local Internet Radio Station, Soon To Join The FM Dial

Power Mix Radio (PMR), a 5-month-old internet radio station based in West Palm Beach, broadcasts around the world and plays the most popular dance party hits from today back through the 1980s and 1990s. PMR will soon be heard on the FM dial. “Power Mix Radio is continuing to grow more and more every day, and we are very excited where these next few months will take us,” said Jonathan Phoenix, owner and chief executive officer of the station. He said that using its state-of-

the-art equipment, PMR wants to expand into the local community by going on the FM airwaves. “We are hopeful to have this process completed within 90 days,” Phoenix said. PMR also features many independent artists from around the globe in its playlists. “We have set a platform for all independent artists, who now have a place to call their home,” Phoenix said. “We are proud to be one of the first and biggest internet royalty-paying stations for artists who have their songs registered

through affiliates such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and Sound Exchange, where royalties and performance fees are reported and paid through Stream Licensing LLC.” He noted that PMR can be heard online through its web site (www. thenewpowermixradio.com), and that its apps can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play, Tunein, Windows Media Player, QuickTime, Winamp, iTunes and Real Player. Independent artists are put into rotation with Top 40 songs, as on

low-powered FM stations. PMR can take its artists international by being heard in 113 countries. “In just five short months, we are now being heard in the United States, Spain, France, Germany, Brazil, the United Kingdom, India, Russia, Italy, Japan and Indonesia, just to name a few top countries,” Phoenix said. PMR’s growing listener base has totaled close to 3.5 million around the world. Phoenix added that Power Mix Radio has excellent DJ hosts and fun talk shows. “We have interviewed

contestants from American Idol and The Voice, such as Jessica Meuse, Emily Brooke, James Wolpert and Mark Andrew. In addition to their live, on-air interviews, we also feature their songs on rotation with the top artists of today,” Phoenix said. Since its launch in January on the internet, PMR’s 4.6-star rating has surpassed those of other services, such as Pandora and Spotify, and is tied with iHeart Radio, he said. To learn more, call (561) 3318125 or visit www.thenewpower mixradio.com.

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Bright Horizons at Wellington offers high-quality early education and preschool in a state-of-the art facility. Through its unique curriculum, “The World at Their Fingertips,” children are encouraged to independently explore, discover and actively learn while keeping their inquisitive natures intact and preparing them for school. From infancy through kindergarten prep, all programs offer developmentally appropriate instruction and introduction to math, science, language, culture, environment, art, health and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Bright Horizons at Wellington is located at 3220 S. State Road 7 in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 622-5923 or visit www.bright horizons.com/Town-Crier. The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School for the Arts is a free public charter school in Wellington that offers 40 minutes in the arts every day. Are you happy with your child’s education? Is your child engaged at his or her current school, or do they find school boring and are disconnected? Then maybe you should look into Eagle Arts. Outside of a competitive curriculum, Eagle Arts offers normal day classes in acting/drama, music, art, filmmaking/animation, TV production and PE/dance. Eagle Arts is now accepting new students for kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, call (561) 459-8083 or visit www. eagleartsacademy.com. Home Away From Home offers seven state-of-the-art locations conveniently located in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, West Palm Beach (Village Commons Shopping Plaza), Royal Palm Beach (Shoppes of Regal Centre), Palm Springs and Boynton Beach (opening this summer). A second Palm Beach Gardens location is opening next year in the Promenade Shopping Plaza. Because nobody watches your child like Home Away From Home does, webcam services are available. There are programs for infants through pre-K, free VPK, aftercare, holiday camps and summer camps. Home Away From Home serves children six weeks to 10 years old. Free voluntary pre-kindergarten classes begin Aug. 15. Call (877) 94-CHILD for more information. The Huntington Learning Center, first in the industry, has the longest track record of helping students achieve academic success and boost their confidence. Huntington has been successfully helping kids learn for nearly four decades. Its mission to give every student the best education possible has been Huntington’s mantra since the beginning, and teachers love to see students realize “I can” when it comes to school success. Huntington’s Wellington Center, located at 2655 State Road 7 near Whole Foods Market, has helped hundreds of local students with academic achievements and college exam success. For more info., call (561) 594-1900. The Ideal School teaches IQ + EQ skills allowing students to stand out and be extraordinary. IQ: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. IQ: Effective Oral and Written Communication. IQ: Accessing and Analyzing Information. EQ: Collaboration and Leading by Influence. EQ: Adaptability and Resilience. EQ: Initiative and Self-Motivation. EQ: Curiosity and Imagination. At Ideal, classes are modeled and talked about featuring IQ and EQ skills daily. Ideal helps students to recognize their abilities and helps to nurture, develop and celebrate each student individually. Find out more at www.learnideal.com or call (561) 791-2881. Noah’s Ark Academy is located in a serene country-like setting. When you leave your child or children at Noah’s Ark, you can feel comfortable knowing that they are in good hands. Meals are included. Noah’s Ark makes sure children are enriched with a creative curriculum. Noah’s Ark will work with potty training your child. The academy is located two miles west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at 14563 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, call (561) 753-NOAH. Se Habla Español. Piano and Guitar Lessons for children and adults, of all levels, are taught by Dr.

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Robert Sergio (PhD in music education) and Ann Sergio (master’s of education). Tired of using other methods to improve your kid’s overall performance? Try music. Researchers have found that musical training early in life can set children up for a better academic future. Children who undertook early musical training were better at quickly processing and retaining information and problem solving. Call (561) 784-4866 for more information. The Renaissance Charter School name has become synonymous with high-quality education. In Palm Beach, parents have six high-performing charter school options to choose from. Renaissance Charter Schools at Palms West, which is right next to Palms West Hospital, Wellington, Cypress, Central Palm, West Palm and Summit are currently accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. Parents should expect more from Renaissance Charter schools. Renaissance Charter does not settle for the status quo and encourages students to reach higher to reach their goals. Visit www.charterschoolsusa.com or call (866) KIDSUSA for more information. Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool has been in Wellington for more than 20 years with a strong reputation for high-quality early childhood education. It offers NAEYC accreditation, assuring families that its program meets high national standards for quality and professionalism. Temple Beth Torah offers a variety of learning experiences that prepare your child for private and public elementary schools. Then there are the intangibles, such as the caring teachers and the warmth and sense of community that permeates its halls. Come see what makes this school so special. The preschool is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 793-2649 or e-mail psdirector@templebethtorah.net. Village Music Wellington is a full-service music store, located in Wellington Green Square between the Fresh Market and Joey’s Outback, offering a comprehensive lesson program and a full line of musical merchandise, including instruments, accessories and repairs. As Wellington residents, owners Steve and Donna Willey support the music programs in Wellington schools through the provision of band instrument rentals and lessons for band students. Further services include summer music camps, early musical education for preschoolers and audition training for music school candidates. With nearly 2000 square feet of retail store space and lesson rooms, along with an expansive inventory, Village Music offers an inviting, family-oriented musical experience for customers. Call (561) 798-5334 or visit www.villagemusicwellington.com for more info. Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent, college prep middle school dedicated to the well-being of children. It offers a broad curriculum of rigorous classes in an uplifting environment. Academy students develop discipline and confidence through the music performance program. Small classes allow highly qualified teachers to give individual attention to each student. Faith-friendly character education classes help students interact with professionalism. The interdisciplinary curriculum is strong in science and technology, where classes focus on teamwork and career preparation. For more information, visit www. gowca.org or call (561) 701-3462. Western Academy Charter School is an innovative alternative to traditional public school education. Open since 2003, the school has been designated by the Florida Department of Education as a High-Performing Charter School and a 5-Star School. An “A” rated school since 2006, it currently serves 430 students in grades K-8. The school’s mission is to equip all children with the skills necessary for success on both an educational and social level. Programs address the whole child through a multi-sensory approach to learning. At Western Academy, families and the community are essential participants in educating children for a successful future. The school is located in the Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400, in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 792-4123.

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Wellington Hosts Florida High School 7-On-7 Tourney

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, June 25, the Wellington High School football program hosted its first 7-on-7 tournament sponsored by the Florida High School 7v7 Association. The tournament drew schools from Palm Beach, Broward and Indian River counties. Schools in attendance were host Wellington, William T. Dwyer, Vero Beach,

Wellington quarterback Ben Schmickle looks for an open receiver.

Piper and J.P. Taravella high schools. The Florida High School 7v7 Association was in search of a Palm Beach County venue for one of its events. “They asked if we could host it, and we said we would love to host it,” Wellington head coach Tom Abel said. “This is the first time we have ever done anything like this at Wellington, and it won’t be the last.” These type of tournaments have

become very popular in the past decade for high school football programs, especially for quarterbacks, receivers, cornerbacks and safeties. Tournaments give players an opportunity to stay in shape and maintain a certain level of readiness for the fall season. “This tournament was a success, and we’re definitely going to host another one next summer,” Abel said. “We had the opportunity to go

Receiver Sage Chen-Young runs for a big gain against Taravella.

up against some of the best teams in the state.” The action was nothing short of intense, with players showcasing their talents and expressing their enthusiasm throughout the competition. Wellington was eliminated by Dwyer 13-7 in the semifinal game. Vero Beach defeated Dwyer 18-12 in the final game to win the championship. “This just makes us better for

the fall,” Abel said. “We run our offensive plays that we’re going to run during the season so we can see who can run the routes.” Abel views 7-on-7 events as a way to prepare his skills players for the season and believes it serves as a bonus for the team. “We’ve gone against some of the state’s best in some of these tournaments, like Miami Northwestern, See FOOTBALL, page 29

Aniik McKenzie advances the ball after a reception against Dwyer. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Rugby Players Participate In All-Star Tourney In Charlotte

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Several players of the local Wizards Rugby Club had been selected to play on the Florida Juice all-star rugby team, which participated in the Regional Cup Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., held June 17-19.

The tournament drew all-star teams from 12 other states as well. The USA Rugby Selection Committee was on scene to observe and evaluate the players in hopes of selecting candidates for the High School All-American national team. College scouts were also on hand

Joshua Schwartz runs the ball as Gianpaolo DiPietro watches for the Junior Juice all-stars.

evaluating the young talent. The players are affiliated with the Florida Youth Rugby Union, which works to promote the sport, in addition to providing a conduit to expand the rugby experience for these promising young athletes. The USA Rugby Regional Cup

Tournament paves the way for those who want to play rugby in college. The tournament offers three divisions for boys and girls: varsity, junior varsity and middle school. This is the nation’s best of the best for youth rugby. The organization also coordinates a national High School

Junior Varsity Florida Juice all-star Lewis Gray battles for possession during the tournament.

All-American competition, where players are selected to participate at the national level. Eight Wizard players were selected for the Junior Juice squad: Gianpaolo DiPietro, John-Paul Habib, Nathan Laham, Heriberto See RUGBY, page 28

Gianpaolo DiPietro tries to control the ball and advance up field for the Junior Juice. PHOTOS COURTESY WIZARDS RUGBY CLUB

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Royal Palm Beach Library Hosts The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team

On June 24, the Royal Palm Beach library hosted the Wildcat

Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School under the

direction of Dance Director Michele Blecher. The Dance Team was a part of the library’s summer activities for children. Called “Dance with the Wildcats,” the program was comprised of two shows. The first show

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was for children ages 3 to 6, while the second show was for children ages 8 to 12. The program began with the dancers’ performance of their hiphop routine “Famous.” Then children were instructed how to stretch

for a dance class before Blecher proceeded to teach the children a dance routine. The dance team members assisted Blecher in her instruction of the routine. All participants and their parents had fun.

Regional Tournament

Dance team members with some of the participating kids.

Members of the the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team at the library.

continued from page 27 Perez-Mendez, David Rimes, Isaac Rivera, Joshua Schwartz and Elijah Valle. The junior varsity division had seven Wizard players: Dioumy Cadet, Zachary Davis, Gabriel Dias, Lewis Gray, Caleb Moore, Douglas Price and Zeon Unnithan. The Junior Juice all-star squad won third place overall and earned the Plate Champions Cup. The junior varsity team also took third place, winning the Shield Champions Cup. Davis’ consistent performance through the tournament grabbed the attention of many during the competition. For more information on the Florida Juice All-Stars, visit www. floridayouthrugby.com/allstar. For more information on USA Rugby, visit www.usarugby.org.

John-Paul Habib of the Junior Juice all-stars sets up for the scrum.

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continued from page 19 traumatic experiences such as the loss of a parent or sibling, major home problems such as substance abuse and other issues. It’s limited to six children, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 6 through Aug. 3. The cost is $275 per week, but Janssen is always willing to discuss

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SPORTS & RECREATION that on an individual need basis, and also is always on the lookout for generous people willing to sponsor a child. “It’s a day camp, but it’s more like an internship,” Janssen said. “Our campers have a daily riding lesson, and also learn total horse care: grooming, handling the horse on the ground, feeding, horse psychology and basic anatomy. We also do crafts in an air-conditioned building, and incorporate math and English into real-world skills. We read a horse book and also figure out such things as how much feed a horse needs based on its body weight and riding discipline. Children need to understand that a good education is necessary for a successful career. Our primary focus is empowering each individual so they can achieve their goals.” Janssen hopes that afterward, the children will be able to apply what they learned to become counselors. In order for campers to receive the maximum benefit, Janssen prefers that they sign up for the entire five weeks, since the program is a progressive learning experience rather than a typical camp. Each camper receives an individually crafted program. Jami Sheldon of Royal Palm Beach heard about the program a year ago. Her daughter, Rebecca,

was referred by her doctor. Rebecca has Asperger’s and anxiety issues. “Going there has been really helpful for Rebecca,” Sheldon said. “She likes animals a lot, and it was the only thing we found that she wanted to do without complaining.

She goes twice a week and likes riding and being with the horses. She likes Nora, too. Nora knows when to be stern and when to be lax. She has rules, but she’s flexible. They have a good relationship. I’d think that Camp Karen would be worth a try for a lot of kids. It can really help

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them deal with all sorts of issues. It’s a quiet, soothing kind of place; a great place to relax and get away from the pressures of everyday life. I’d absolutely recommend it.” For additional information, call (561) 318-8043 or visit www. equineintervention.org.

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continued from page 27 American Heritage and Dwyer,” Abel said. The event also served as a fundraiser for the program. Spectators had the benefit of sitting up close to the action, and could visit the concession stand for refreshments provided by the Wolverine program. The Wolverines have participated in two full camps and several 7-on-7 tournaments, as many area schools do this time of year. Wellington will close out the summer with one more tournament next month in New Smyrna Beach, then wind down in preparation for the fall season. For more information about these tournaments, visit www.fhs7v7a. com.

Cornerback Jaden Durant breaks up a pass play against Vero Beach. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Saturday, July 2 • The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 3. For more info., visit www.wpbaf. com. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk and carpool tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E in Wellington, managed by the South Florida Water Management District, on Saturday, July 2 at 7 a.m. Participants must pre-register. Print rules and a disclaimer document at www.auduboneverglades.org and send an e-mail to asetripinfo@gmail.com. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk 2 to 4 miles in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • Boy Scout Troop 125 will hold a car wash to support Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) on Saturday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Scouts will also be collecting personal hygiene items for adults, children and infants. For more info., e-mail mkroberts98@gmail.com or call (561) 402-4245. Donations can also be made at www. gofundme.com/MattEagle2016. • Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach) will continue its Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participating stores will offer discounts and specials. For more info., call Palm Beach Outlets at (561) 515-4400 or visit www.palmbeachoutlets.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out while enjoying a hot cup of java. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Are you a writer, poet, artist, musician or fashionista? Here is your chance to share your original work with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 10 on Saturday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 2 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Sunday, July 3 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike 7 to 12 miles in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, July 3 at 8

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a.m. Bring lots of water. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach will begin its Star Spangled Spectacular on Sunday, July 3 at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) with a kids fun zone from 5 to 9 p.m. with live entertainment performances. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info. Monday, July 4 • Royal Palm Beach will continue its Star Spangled Spectacular on Monday, July 4. The day begins with a fishing tournament at 6 a.m., the Firecracker Golf Tournament at Madison Green Golf Club at 8 a.m. and a volleyball tournament at 10 a.m. The kids fun zone opens at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) at 1 p.m. with vendors throughout the day, a food truck invasion beginning at 1 p.m., a corn hole tournament at 4 p.m. and fireworks by Zambelli at 9 p.m., along with live entertainment. For more info., visit www. royalpalmbeach.com. • Wellington’s Independence Day Celebration begins at noon on Monday, July 4 with a Patriotic Pool Party at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. The celebration continues from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) with live music, food trucks and lots of activities for kids, capped by a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Shuttle service to Village Park will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop by Nordstrom at the Mall at Wellington Green. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info. Tuesday, July 5 • The eighth annual Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League will begin Tuesday, July 5 and run for six weeks at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3, and ask for Marie. • The Western Business Alliance will hold a Business Over Easy breakfast event on Tuesday, July 5 at 8 a.m. at the Wild West Diner (12041 Southern Blvd.). For more information, visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dinosaur Discoveries on Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Spend the afternoon knee deep in handson dinosaur fun. Investigate dinosaur bones and claws, as well as other fossils from around the world. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Perspective & Proportions for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by practicing the fundamentals of perspective and proportion. Using graphite and charcoal, learn the basics of perspective and how to use it to achieve depth and dimension. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Clay Creations for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. Make some cute figurines. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Choice Tuesday for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Play a game, watch anime or try your hand at Dungeons & Dragons. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold an ice cream social sharing member photos on Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Jog Environmental Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold Tzedocrates, a discussion group with Rabbi Barry Silver, on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 9680688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info. Wednesday, July 6 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Angry Birds Day for all ages on Wednesday, July 6 at 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Practice building barricades and knocking down pigs, then make your own Angry Bird to take home. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids’ Music Circle for ages 2 to 11 on Wednesday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. Sing, shake and play along with music specialist Noam Brown during this fun, engaging and interactive event. Brown will bring his guitar and plenty of instruments for kids. Come ready for singing, rhythm-making and creative movement. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, July 6 at 3:30 p.m. Create a card and see if luck is on your side. Have fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, July 7 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Coloring Corner on Thursday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Escape the scorching summer heat and bring to life spectacular images with a rainbow of colors. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Summertime Bingo for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m. Come in and play a few games of old-fashioned bingo and win prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Olympic Crafts for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m. Learn, create and celebrate the upcoming Olympics with symbolic crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, July 7 at 5 p.m. with live music from Cecilia Lauren and the Ocoee River Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zany Zentangle for ages 14 and up on

The Town-Crier Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. Put your doodling to the test by learning the art of Zentangle. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Friday, July 8 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 and 2 on Fridays at 4 p.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble in Wellington will hold a Finding Dory Party on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Swim on over for a night of fun crafts and activities including a scavenger hunt. Call (561) 792-1292 or e-mail crm2100@bn.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of the movie Pan on Friday, July 8 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, July 9 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10. For more info., visit www. flgunshows.com. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold a Reconstructionist Jewish Shabbat Service on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m. Howard Newman, a lay leader for Congregation Kol Ami of Boca Raton will lead the service, which will use the prayer books of the Reconstructionist movement. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ ldorvador.org. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Orchid Basics: Six Most Common Orchids in South Florida on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m. This is the first of three classes on orchids. Newcomers to orchids will learn how to choose the correct orchids for their growing area and what they need. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Jimmy Buffett tribute concert on Saturday, July 9 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Monday, July 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, July 11 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Birthing Center will hold an open house of its newly renovated and expanded post-partum unit on Monday, July 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments and a guided tour of the unit. The first 200 attendees will receive a special gift to take home. To register, call (561) 798-9880. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. 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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J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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