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VIRTUAL LUMINARIA CEREMONY

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, June 18 approved the first reading of a land use change request from commercial to residential with plans for about 100 townhomes on 12.28 acres north of Okeechobee Blvd. and west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., north of the Village Royale shopping center. Page 3

School Board Ponders How To Re-Open As The New Year Looms

The Palm Beach County School Board has not yet reached a decision on what the coming school year will look like due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But board members agreed at a Wednesday, July 1 workshop, which followed a series of regional workshops, that it will not be a normal school year. Page 4

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held a moving Virtual Luminaria Ceremony at the Wellington Promenade behind the Wellington Community Center on the evening of Monday, June 22. This American Cancer Society event honored those who are fighting or have lost their battles with cancer. Approximately $3,500 was raised from the 700 luminaria bags. Shown above, Mandy Minitello explains the meaning of the colored candles. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Tina Polsky, Irv Slosberg Vie In Primary For State Senate Seat

Wellington Attorney Challenging Willhite For District 86 Seat

Wellington resident and attorney Susan Kufdakis Rivera is running as a Republican for state representative in District 86, challenging two-term Democratic incumbent Matt Willhite in November’s general election.

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Radar Signs Coming To Sparrow Drive To Help With Speeding

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved two speed indicator signs for Sparrow Drive east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on Thursday, June 18 after conducting a study in response to a petition circulated by residents asking for traffic calming in the area. Page 7

Roundabout Planned At Greenbriar/Ousley Farms Intersection

A contract for road improvements at the intersection of Greenbriar Blvd. and Ousley Farms Road was approved by the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, June 23. The improvements include installing a roundabout at the challenging intersection. The project was awarded to D.S. Eakins Construction Corporation in the amount of $622,143.59.

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By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The surprise decision of State Sen. Kevin Rader (D-District 29) not to seek re-election this year has created an opening for incumbent State Rep. Tina Polsky (D-District 81) and former State Rep. Irv Slosberg, who are vying in a Democratic primary to replace Rader.

District 29 includes all of Wellington, as well as Boca Raton and its western suburbs. The district also includes the Glades communities of Belle Glade and South Bay. While District 29 trends Democratic, the winner of the Aug. 18 primary will face a general election campaign against Republican businessman Brian Norton, who is positioning himself as a bridge builder capable of working with both sides on the issues of school safety, climate change and healthcare.

Tina Polsky — Polsky gave up her Boca Raton-based District 81 seat to run for the position and entered the race with Rader’s endorsement. An attorney, she was elected to her current position in 2018.

Saying that it has been an honor

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Palm Beach County officials held a news conference on Friday, June 26 to remind residents that the county has a facial coverings mandate in effect.

Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner noted that the Palm Beach County Commission voted 7-0 on Tuesday, June 23 to mandate masks and social distancing in public (see related story, page 4).

Kerner said facial covering and social distancing have been shown to reduce COVID-19 by as much as 50 percent. Facial coverings include everything from medicalgrade masks to a cloth covering, scarf, bandana or a plastic shield that covers the face down to the chin. They must be worn by patrons and servers in all businesses, restaurants and public facilities that have received permission by the state to open at 50 percent capacity.

The rule also applies to all public transportation services, including PalmTran, taxis and ride-sharing services, as well as municipal and county buildings.

The order does not contemplate school buildings. Those rules are being developed by the Palm Beach County School District.

“They have to make that decision on their own,” Kerner said, adding that children under age 2 or children in a licensed daycare facility are also exempt.

Emergency personnel who operate under their agency’s designated rules and people jogging alone also do not have to wear masks.

There are also exceptions, such as removing a mask in a restaurant to consume food, as well as persons with respiratory illness such as COPD. Houses of worship are not exempt from the emergency order requiring masks. Face coverings and social distancing are required while attending worship services, unless they meet criteria under the exemption noted in the county order.

“We have Fourth of July coming up, and it’s important that if we congregate in groups, which we do not recommend, that you do so in a healthy and safe way, which includes wearing a mask,” he said.

To stop mass gatherings on beaches, Palm Beach County issued an emergency order on Monday, June 29 closing public beaches over the July Fourth weekend.

As of Friday, June 26, Florida reported 122,964 COVID-19 cases, with 12,498 cases in Palm See COVID, page 18

ITID Budget Focused On Operations And Maintenance

Tina Polsky

Irv Slosberg

to serve as a state representative from District 81, Polsky said that she is now ready to work for Wellington residents as well in a new position to give all her constituents a voice in government.

“I have worked on important initiatives, such as gun safety and a woman’s right to choose,” Polsky said, adding that she has a track record in advocating for public schools, protecting seniors, providing affordable healthcare, supporting equal rights for all and flighting climate change.

Polsky said that Florida’s un-

employment assistance crisis is a priority and the state must fix a system that is broken. “The automated system does not work and needs an overhaul,” she said.

Polsky she said that she looks forward to more bi-partisan work in the State Senate and that Florida’s COVID-19 response will take precedence over just about all else in the near future.

However, she added, recent protests have brought to light inequities and racial injustice that also need to be addressed. “It is See DISTRICT 29, page 4

Royal Palm Rolls Out Plans For New Village Hall Building

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan and architectural modifications for a new village hall and post office building last week, to be built on the existing village hall campus at the southeast corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards.

The new 25,000-square-foot, two-story building will have a reconfigured parking lot and landscaping on the 16.58-acre site.

Ingress and egress points will remain the same, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien told the commissioners on Tuesday, June 23.

“All of the other buildings will be reskinned to match the new building,” O’Brien said, referring

County Struggles To Control Mounting COVID-19 Cases

A rendering of the new Royal Palm Beach Village Hall building. to the nearby David B. Farber tants Kimley-Horn, said the village Training Center and the Palm hall complex is a central feature of Beach County Sheriff’s Office the community.

District 9 Substation.

“It’s anchoring one of the most Site consultant Donaldson Hear- prominent corners in Palm Beach ing, on behalf of architect Rick County,” Hearing said. “It’s a wonSee BUILDING, page 18 Gonzalez and engineering consul-

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Indian Trail Improvement District Executive Director Burgess Hanson presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-21 at a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30 following a workshop with the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 24.

The total expenditures for the operating budget has decreased to $13,915,624 from $17,525,139 during the current fiscal year due to the removal of allocated funds for both the M-1 Canal inverted siphon at $1 million as part of the county’s expansion of 60th Street North and the R2 roadway repaving project at $2.75 million.

“The fiscal year 2020-21 bud-

get serves as a staff blueprint to estimate the necessary funding for personnel, equipment, projects and materials to meet the policy, directives and priorities set by the board of supervisors on behalf of the property owners and citizens of the Indian Trail Improvement District,” Hanson said. “Overall, we will be doing a fund assessment that will remain flat for most of the property owners in this upcoming fiscal year.”

The proposed budget shows a slight increase in administration at $2.6 million due to engineering and legal fees, as well as information technology projects being proposed, he said. Parks will have a slight decrease to $3.3 million as See ITID BUDGET, page 18

Argue Secures New ITID Term After Jacobs Withdraws

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Incumbent Betty Argue has secured a new four-year term on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors now that former Supervisor Carol Jacobs, who was challenging Argue for Seat 4, has withdrawn from the race.

Meanwhile, Keith Jordano and Richard Heinl are running for Seat 2 to replace Supervisor Tim Sayre, who chose not to seek a new term.

That race will be decided during the Nov. 3 general election.

Argue, who currently serves as ITID president, said she looks

forward to another term, having recently reviewed a proposed budget plan for fiscal year 2020-21.

“We remain committed to improving our infrastructure, the roads and trying to get external funding sources for our projects, and this budget reflects that,” she said. “I think we have proven that we are able to accomplish a lot efficiently and effectively, and save money while doing the many projects that we’re doing in-house.”

The budget will be finalized at the board’s July 15 meeting.

“The bottom line is that not a lot See ARGUE, page 18

Local Man Fighting For His Life Against COVID-19

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report News stories about COVID-19 often include the number of cases and deaths nationwide and locally.

But such figures can distance us, obscuring the reality that every case is a person with an extended family and a network of friends — a human life forever altered and too often ended prematurely.

A little over a month ago, Wellington High School graduate Phillip Renaud was a hardworking family man, a loving husband to his wife Marissa and a devoted father to their two-year-old daughter Mila. Then COVID-19 struck.

The day he was admitted to the

hospital, the family also learned that his job had disappeared, and he lost his insurance.

It is going on five weeks that Renaud has been hospitalized. He was in a medically induced coma at Wellington Regional Medical Center and spent his 32nd birthday in the intensive care unit, comatose, on a ventilator, a feeding tube and other lifesaving equipment.

On the 28th day, Renaud was brought out of the coma and could only move his fingers and toes. He is in isolation, and not even his wife can visit him. Nurses hold a phone up to him so he can see his wife and daughter, even though he cannot yet talk to them.

“We never thought that one of our best friends would be fighting for his life due to COVID-19,” family friend Victor Velazco said.

“Although we were well versed in the effects and the measures that we have all had to adapt to, you just don’t think that you could actually be living it first-hand. Phil has a long recovery ahead of him.”

The days have been touch-andgo, with many unknowns and plenty of tears, as Renaud receives expensive treatment from doctors, specialists and nursing staff, literally 24 hours a day.

“Phil and Marissa were high school sweethearts in Wellington.

See RENAUD, page 4

Phillip Renaud with his wife Marissa and their daughter Mila.

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New Service Group Crowned Pearls Aims To Help The Community

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report A new community service entity, the Crowned Pearls of Wellington, has organized in Wellington as an interest group affiliated with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the nation’s oldest sorority for African American women.

“We are seeking to become the next chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha in South Florida,” explained Public Relations Chair Dr. Monique Barbour, who added that the organization began life as a social club some two years ago and currently has a membership of about 50 professional women in the area.

“There are five important arms of focus in the group,” explained Barbour, who said there is community service, sisterhood and

forming relationships among the members themselves, support for historically Black colleges and universities, women’s healthcare and wellness issues, promoting economic well-being, enriching the arts and global impact.

Recent projects include support for Wellington’s SWAG program that provides summer internships and the Feeding South Florida project in Wellington, working in conjunction with the Village of Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club.

“We are working with Wellington High School and Palm Beach Central High School to encourage students to pick a career and go on to college, and we held a drive-by graduation celebration that was very well received,” Barbour said.

Barbour said that the Crowned Pearls of Wellington Interest Group’s members have been eager to support Wellington with the Feeding South Florida program.

Food is being distributed to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic every Tuesday at the Mall at Wellington Green.

Barbour noted that Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig expressed her gratitude for the Crowned Pearls of Wellington’s continued support.

In its short history, and despite the pandemic, the group has been active.

Another popular project is the Grab-N-Go Pantry for hospital workers.

“We are donating food items to a pantry for employees at Wel-

Wellington Public Safety Committee Names 2020’s Top Cop And Top Firefighter

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Public Safety Committee heard reports from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue on Wednesday, June 24 before choosing the honorees for Wellington’s Top Cop and Top Firefighter awards for 2020.

At the start of the meeting, Michael Weil was selected as this year’s chair and Mohammad Junaid Akther as this year’s vice chair of the Public Safety Committee.

The committee also includes Michael Arena, Richard Christmas, Jacqueline Hutman, Brad Johnson and Cherie McBrayer.

In the staff report, Director of Emergency Management & Public Safety Nicole Coates reported that COVID-19 cases were running at an average of 1.9 new cases per day in Wellington before the reopening and were currently at 6.5 new cases per day. On the state level, it was 1,079 new cases per day before re-opening, increasing to a current average of 3,200 new cases per day. Coates said that relatively speaking, Wellington is not a particular COVID-19 hotspot.

The concentrations of new cases in Palm Beach County are to the west and east of the village.

“We are trending in the wrong

direction,” Coates said.

She added that the demographic for the average new case has decreased to 37 years old. This is presumed to be because most seniors are staying home. Coates also pointed out that the current statistics are very transparent in Wellington, as they are updated daily on the village web site.

PBSO Lt. Eli Shaivitz reported that crime is trending down despite the many challenges faced by the community. He said that COVID-19 did not seem to have any appreciable effect on the crime rate, but that the clearance rate was slightly higher.

Shaivitz discussed golf cart violations and dirt bike riding in prohibited areas. He said such violations need to be reported as they are occurring to the PBSO’s nonemergency line at (561) 688-3400.

He stressed not to report such violations to the 911 emergency-only dispatch number.

PBCFR District Chief William Rowley reported that his agency was responding to calls during the COVID-19 outbreak just as they have always done. He said that they have provided mobile testing for special needs and disabled persons who are homebound.

When it came to the selection of the Top Cop and Top Fire-

fighter for 2020, Hutman spoke for the consensus of the committee, pointing out several times that, “We have another year of very impressive candidates and difficult choices.”

After an extensive discussion and praise of the nominees, the Top Cop was selected to be PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz and the Top Firefighter is PBCFR Capt. Craig Dube.

Poritz was praised for his community policing efforts and rapport with the residents of the village.

He has created and nurtured numerous on-going programs that are a benefit to the community.

This includes coordinating the partnership that puts on “A Day For Autism” and taking the lead in the Wellington Holiday Parade.

Dube is a 23-year veteran of PBCFR. He has been a Wellington resident for almost as long. He is a top performer among captains and is a family man with daughters who have grown up in the village.

Dube was praised for his experience, capabilities, and consistently professional work ethic and superior dedication.

Both of these professionals were commended for their accomplishments, and all of the candidates were praised for their on-going efforts for the community.

lington Regional Medical Center because the workers may not make it home to shop and eat, due to the long hours they are working during the COVID-19 crisis,” Barbour said.

WRMC CEO Pam Tahan and the hospital’s employees have expressed their gratitude for the program.

Barbour said that in the future,

the organization hopes to support the fine arts locally.

“We also seek to promote the arts, by enriching the lives of students with knowledge about African American artists from the music industry to the performing arts,” she said.

Once the COVID-19 crisis has passed, one such program is already in the works.

“Later in the year, we are planning an art exhibit of African American artists,” Barbour said.

“This will be a major cultural event in Wellington with the performing arts and visual arts. We are also planning to have a poetry slam and a talent show.”

The global impact of the national organization is also felt by See PEARLS, page 4

RPB Council Gives Initial Nod For Townhomes On Land Behind Shopping Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, June 18 approved the first reading of a land use change request from commercial to residential with plans for about 100 townhomes on 12.28 acres north of Okeechobee Blvd. and west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., north of the Village Royale shopping center.

Several members of the public spoke both for and against the proposed land use change requested by the property owner, former County Commissioner Jess Santamaria. The proposed name of the project is Lakeside Landings.

Staff recommended denial of the request, based on code requirements, but Mayor Fred Pinto pointed out that the commercial designation was granted in 1988 and has stayed vacant up until now. Meanwhile, the profile of the village has changed significantly since then, and the landowner was asking for an amendment.

“This is not a Village of Royal Palm Beach project,” Pinto said.

“We don’t own this property. This is a private project, just like all of you are landowners of your property and your homes.”

He said the village has seen extraordinary growth since 1988, particularly with commercial uses, and the village currently has numerous empty storefronts.

“Adding more commercial is only going to exacerbate the problem of empty stores,” Pinto said.

Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the land use change would enable the devel-

The Lakeside Landings townhome project is located behind the Village Royale shopping plaza at the northwest corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards. oper to build about 100 townhome had visited the property and found units at a density of 8.4 units per it to be littered with trash and a acre, and he pointed out that the potential squatting area. proposal meets all traffic and infra“I looked at the property, and structure requirements. However, across the canal it doesn’t look O’Brien said, it is not compatible too bad, but close up it looks like with surrounding land uses and a dump site,” Hmara said. “It has does not meet the buffering or bike been like that for a long time.” path standards to comply with curHe pointed out that the area is rent village code. well policed, adding that leaving A representative for the devel- the property as it is, compared to oper said the plan reduces the developing the property as resitraffic load more than 70 percent dential, are both areas of concern, from what a commercial use although he favored approving the would put on nearby roads and land use change. asserted that residential use would Councilwoman Jan Rodusky be more compatible and aestheti- pointed out that the original incally pleasing than a commercial tent was to put a hotel at that use for the site. location, and that purpose would During public comment, several complement the newly renovated residents spoke against the propos- Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center al, but former Councilman David nearby for weddings and other Swift, at times a Santamaria critic, affairs, and said she would not be said he liked what was presented, voting for the land use change to recommending that the developer residential use. work with residents of Madison Councilman Richard Valuntas Green across the canal. made a motion to approve the land Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara said he use change, which carried 4-1.

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School Board Ponders How To Re-Open As The New Year Looms

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County School Board has not yet reached a decision on what the coming school year will look like due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But board members agreed at a Wednesday, July 1 workshop, which followed a series of regional workshops, that it will not be a normal school year.

The board has also not agreed on what the teaching model will look like. Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy will make a final recommendation at the school board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, although he reminded board members that conditions have been changing by the day.

The school board has been pondering three teaching options: a return to in-person school with social distancing, a completely remote learning scenario and a hybrid combination that includes some in-person school sessions in shifts.

Results of a recent survey were fairly evenly distributed between the three models, with many respondents supporting more than one method of teaching the county’s students.

School board members were also wary of returning to school sessions on the scheduled start date of Monday, Aug. 10.

“I still feel that Aug. 10 is premature,” School Board Member

Sharon Brill said. “I think that we could start fine-tuning the distance piece, the virtual piece, on Aug. 10 with the training of parents and teachers. I’m not committed to saying that we’re not going to open up at all, because I do think that we may have to have different tracks for certain people.”

Brill favored returning after Labor Day, as other districts are planning.

Fennoy said that school district staff is analyzing the survey responses of more than 85,000 parents and staff.

“The input is being seriously considered as the district makes final decisions, narrowing down our re-opening options,” he said,

adding that the district’s re-opening task force will share the indepth findings of the surveys at a virtual workshop on July 8.

School Board Member Dr. Debra Robinson reminded other board members that the final decision would be up to them, noting that their decision must be based on science rather than popular opinion.

“We are not here to govern by applause,” Robinson said, “Let me be very clear; I am concerned about the children, but not just the children. We know that the risk of death is lower in children.

We know that when children get infected, they have less severe symptoms as a general rule.”

However, she noted that Palm Beach County has tested 3,473 young people under the age of 18, and 24.9 percent of them were positive.

“That’s a high positivity rate,” Robinson said. “What we don’t know now is whether or not there will be any lingering effects on children who get infected with the virus. I’m going to hope not, but the new thing is the effect of mutations in this virus that increases the infectivity. We don’t know if more children will become infected, but even if more children don’t get infected, our children don’t live on a children-only island; they live with adults. I pray that they have numerous caring

adults in their lives. Some of those caring adults are elderly or have underlying diseases. Some of them are their favorite teachers, who they will hug no matter how much social distancing we insist upon.”

Robinson favored starting with distance learning at some point in time, and hope that during the first semester, the pandemic numbers subside to the point that they could return to school, with numerous layers of caution, including cleaning of facilities and social distancing. “That will require a hybrid model,” she said.

More information about the school district’s plans are available at www.palmbeachschools.org.

County Commission Unanimously Mandates Masks In Public

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved a mandate Tuesday, June 23 to require social distancing and mask wearing on the strong recommendation of health officials, notwithstanding the many vocal mask protesters who attended the meeting.

Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County, said that the state has experienced a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, which included 4,700 new cases on June 20 and 2,800 new cases on June 21.

“We don’t want this peak to keep going up,” she said. “We need to take action in order to bring this curve back down. All our indicators indicate a rise in the numbers.”

The total number of cases in Florida is more than 100,000, and Palm Beach County has risen above 10,000 with 468 deaths, she said.

“We’re seeing this burden of positive cases on the younger population,” Alonso said. “The seniors and those at higher risk are remaining indoors and not getting exposed, however the younger, more active and less cautious are going out and getting infected at these alarming numbers.”

She said despite younger adults’ increased resiliency, many wind up occupying hospital intensive care units and some are dying.

She added that the curve of new cases went up rapidly when Palm Beach County went into its Phase 1 re-opening last month.

“I am hopeful that we are at the point now where we can inter-

vene,” Alonso said. “We can put enforcement in order to follow the governor’s orders — making sure that the businesses are doing what they are supposed to be doing... so that we don’t see this peak continuing to rise and more lives lost.”

Alonso said that wearing facial masks would help stop the spread of the virus and recommended making it mandatory, which precipitated an outburst from some members of the public attending to protest a mask mandate. Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner asked for order in the proceedings or he would recess the meeting and clear the chamber.

Alonso pointed out that Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties are still under the governor’s Phase 1 rules, and there are still partial closings due to a higher risk.

She added that a mask and social distancing mandate was not intended to hurt anyone.

“This is about the public,” Alonso said. “I wear my mask to protect you, you wear your mask to protect me. The only enemy we have is the virus.”

Kerner asked County Administrator Verdenia Baker how a mask mandate would be enforced, and Baker said that she has talked to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, who said if it became law, he would enforce it.

“If necessary, enforcement will be done, but our job is to educate,” Baker said.

Most public comments were against mask wearing and social distancing, with arguments that included infringement of constitutional rights and the board overstepping its bounds. The meet-

ing was interrupted by frequent outbursts from residents opposed to wearing masks.

Commissioner Melissa McKinlay said she had received 159 total calls on the topic of masks with 143 in favor, and 1,205 e-mails with 1,016 in favor, at which point she was interrupted again by protesters.

“I’m sorry. I’m really tired of these interruptions. You’ve been given enough warning. I think we were very polite in listening to comments, and the same respect should be reciprocal,” McKinlay said.

She thanked the governmental bodies for requiring that her teenagers wear a seat belt in a car, explaining that a mask mandate is another safety-related measure, albeit a temporary one.

“I’d like to thank them for

requiring me to put my infants in infant carriers when they were under the age of 12 months,” McKinlay continued. “I’d like to thank them for requiring me to put them in booster seats until they were five years old. I want to thank them that my kids couldn’t buy alcohol until they were 21. I want to thank them that they can’t buy cigarettes or vaping devices until they’re 21. I want to thank them for speed limits. All of those measures were put in place to keep me safe.”

Commissioner Gregg Weiss made a motion to implement an emergency order to require social distancing and mask wearing, with enforcement limited to civil citations, which was amended to include a sunset of four months.

The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.

RPB Zoning Board Supports Shingle Roof Option At BellaSera

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission gave architectural approval last week for 10 new model designs with shingle roof options at Lennar’s BellaSera project at the north end of Crestwood Blvd., as opposed to tile roofs that have been used at all previous models.

At the June 23 meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said village staff recommended approval in part and denial in part for the application.

“Village staff is recommending approval of the proposed archi-

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continued from page 1 a lot to work on, but I have the experience,” Polsky said.

The Aug. 18 election is a closed primary and only Democrats will be permitted to vote. She encouraged all those who wish to participate to check their party affiliation and to sign up for vote by mail. “In all likelihood, the winner of this [primary] will be the winner [in November],” Polsky said.

An attorney and certified mediator, Polsky is proud of her endorsements. “The Sun-Sentinel just came out pretty strongly for me,” she noted.

Others include: the AFL-CIO, the teachers’ unions in Broward and Palm Beach counties, the SEIO, the FEA, Ruth’s list, the National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, State Sen. Lori Berman, State Sen. Janet Cruz,

Renaud

Fighting COVID-19

continued from page 1 He is the love of her life, and that she isn’t able to be by his side is painful to watch. Her love for her husband during this time is the epitome of ‘in sickness and in health’ as her days are filled with the constant communication with the medical team,” Velazco explained.

Marissa is her husband’s advocate and his voice right now.

She said that she continues to fix her eyes on God as her source of

tectural changes for the additional 10 home models. However, village staff is recommending denial of the inclusion of the shingle roof option,” O’Brien said, explaining that the homes are designed in a Spanish-Mediterranean style.

Staff felt that the shingle roof option is not consistent with the currently approved architecture and runs contrary to the original architectural style that was approved by the village when it sold the old wastewater treatment plant property to Lennar Homes.

“It goes against the architectural style that those individuals who

have already bought homes in the neighborhood currently experience today,” O’Brien said, noting that staff had no objections to other architectural changes.

Jennifer Vail with the Wantman Group, representing developer Lennar, said the new models will be just under 1,800 square feet to just over 3,200 square feet and would include an option for a shingle roof style that the applicant believes is consistent with the existing slate style.

“The intention is to provide a design option that would provide a lower price point, as the roof option does provide cost savings

of around $13,000 to $17,000,” Vail said.

Commissioner Philip Marquis said he had seen the shingle roofs and thought they looked good. “I have no problem with that particular aspect of it,” Marquis said.

Commissioner Ross Shillingford asked Vale if there is a demand for the shingle roof, as well as a slowdown in demand for the previously approved tile roofs.

Vail said the proposed shingle roofs came from an effort to keep consistent with trends that are doing well, and to provide more affordable options for first-time home buyers.

“It’s a substantial savings just for that one element,” she said. “We feel that it will still be in keeping with the other roof styles.”

Commissioner June Perrin asked when the original style was approved, and Vail said in 2014 or 2015.

“I’m just a little concerned as to why we did approve everything as a tile roof and now you come back wanting to put a shingle roof,” Perrin said. “I understand the pricing, but I’m a little concerned regarding that.”

Vail said the primary concern remains the price.

“Shingle roofs today typically have a 15-year life that’s comparable to a tile roof,” she said. “It really comes down to the actual cost for material. Typically, the tile is a heavier weighted material, so with the tile roof, the trusses have to hold a heavier weight. That is part of the cost as well.”

Marquis made a motion to approve the application without the shingle roof option, but the vote was deadlocked at 2-2.

Marquis then made another motion to approve the change as submitted, with inclusion of the shingle roof option, which carried 4-0.

State Rep. Michael Gottlieb, Broward County Commissioner Mark Bogen, Palm Beach County Commissioner Bob Weinroth, Palm Beach County School Board members Marcia Andrews and Frank Barbieri, Mayor Christine Hunschofsky of Parkland, Mayor Joe Kyles of South Bay and Mayor Steve Wilson of Belle Glade, among others.

In her spare time, Polsky does charity work and serves on the Anti-Defamation League’s Civil Rights Committee. Married to her husband Jeff with two children, Polsky has lived in Palm Beach County for 15 years.

Learn more about her campaign at www.tinapolskyforsenate.com.

Irv Slosberg — Slosberg has served in the Florida House of Representatives for 12 years, from 2000 to 2006 and from 2010 to 2016. His main priority has always been public safety issues. He is known as a traffic safety advocate, which he became in the aftermath of a devastating tragedy.

Born in 1947, he is the father

of three children, one of which, Dori, was killed as a teenager in a 1996 accident involving reckless driving where the driver had been drinking. Dori’s twin, now State Rep. Emily Slosberg (D-District 91), is the only walking survivor of the wreck that killed five people, one other survivor being left a quadriplegic. As a result, Slosberg has devoted the ensuing years of his life to public safety.

Slosberg said that he had a happy childhood and early life and ran two successful businesses. “I loved my life,” he said, adding how that all ended abruptly with the accident. “My [daily] life became going to the gym, having a Starbucks and going to the cemetery to cry.”

When he decided to begin living again, public safety became his passion.

“I decided I could feel sorry for myself or make Florida a better, safer place to live,” Slosberg said.

He successfully passed legislation and brought in millions of dollars in funding to foster public

safety. “That’s why I am running,” Slosberg said. “Look around, Florida isn’t safe.”

For example, he is proud of a surcharge he had placed on moving violations. “I added $5 to traffic tickets, and that money goes directly to drivers’ education,” he said. “It has raised $55 million and saved tens of thousands of lives.”

His foundation has been proactive in recent times creating and contributing resources toward traveling safer during the COVID-19 crisis.

While he has the support of his daughter and some others, Slosberg doesn’t put his focus on endorsements.

“When I ran before, my competitor had the endorsement of everyone except God,” he remarked. “I had the endorsement of the people… Now I am executive director of the largest Democratic club in the state.”

Slosberg said he is prepared for today’s challenges. “It’s not safe with COVID-19. Gov. [Ron] DeSantis is making bad calls… We

need more funding, more testing…

I’m ready.”

Slosberg agreed with Polsky that the unemployment system needs repair. “The whole mechanism is broken,” he said.

He urged residents in the Wellington area to support his campaign.

“I am a veteran who understands how to pass legislation and bring money home,” Slosberg said. “Let Irv serve.”

Learn more about Slosberg’s campaign at www.letirvserve.org.

strength, knowing for certain that there is purpose in this trial.

The family and surrounding friends’ hearts are heavy as the reality sinks in. The “what ifs” and “what does this all mean” questions burn in the consciousness.

Aside from raising money to support his friend, Velazco said that he is trying to spread awareness of the horrible effects of COVID-19, and the upheaval and spiral effect it has caused.

“Future care, rehabilitation and having to relearn simple tasks are overwhelming to think about,” Velazco said. “Marissa is a very humble woman. She would never ask for help, not out of pride,

but because she just pours out to others. This load is a very heavy [burden] she is carrying in more ways than one.”

A GoFundMe account was created for the family so that some of the weight can be lifted and Renaud’s wife and family can focus on Phil and his young daughter. The page has already raised thousands of dollars toward the staggering bills that the Renaud family is facing, but much more is needed. Donations can be made at http://gf.me/u/x9jdwr.

“More than anything, continued prayers and support are encouraged and welcomed for this precious family,” Velazco said.

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RELAY FOR LIFE PRESENTS VIRTUAL LUMINARIA CEREMONY IN WELLINGTON

The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held a moving Virtual Luminaria Ceremony at the Wellington Promenade behind the Wellington Community Center on the evening of Monday, June 22. This American Cancer Society event honored those who are fighting or have lost their battles with cancer. Approximately $3,500 was raised from the 700 luminaria bags. This year’s Relay for Life, usually held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, was canceled due to the pandemic. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/westernpbfl.

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Cindy Drake, Mandy Minitello and Mailee Minitello set up the luminaria bags.

Mandy Minitello explains the meaning of the colored candles.

A close-up look at some of the luminaria bags.

Luminaria bags line the promenade.

American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Lisa Noel streams the ceremony on Facebook.

Cindy Drake takes bags to set out on the promenade.

Tyler Minitello collects the luminaria bags.

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Each luminaria bag recalled someone lost to cancer.

The luminaria bags were set up along the fence lining Lake Wellington.

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Wellington Attorney Challenging Willhite For District 86 Seat

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington resident and attorney Susan Kufdakis Rivera is running as a Republican for state representative in District 86, challenging two-term Democratic incumbent Matt Willhite in November’s general election.

District 86 covers all of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves, as well as some eastern areas in central Palm Beach County. The district tends to lean Democratic, with Willhite garnering nearly 60 percent of the vote in his last election.

Rivera, 34, has lived in Wellington for five years and works as an immigration attorney in West Palm Beach. She said she has made it her life’s mission to advocate for others and enjoys serving the community in her free time, especially through the Junior League.

“I was motivated to run on reform, although in recent years, even weeks, I noticed there had been little progress done in those areas,” she told the Town-Crier.

“When I started taking it to people in my local political party, they were like, ‘Well, we understand there’s nothing being done, but no one’s running against him either.”

As a new candidate who has not run for public office before, Rivera realizes that she faces a tough fight in the Democratic leaning district against Willhite, who served as a Wellington councilman for eight years before being elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016.

“At minimum, it will get people aware that we still need work, and we need to focus on the state and local communities and politics, as well and the issues that we face every day,” she said. “I understand

that there is a big division between Republicans and Democrats, but I also understand that the greatest minds can work together [although] they think completely differently. Working together brings the greatest results.”

Rivera said canvassing voters has been difficult with social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but she has been using the internet and social media to reach people. She has a web site at www.susanforfl.com and is on Facebook @SusanforFL86, Instagram @susan.forfl86 and Twitter @SusanForFL86.

“I’m in it, and I’d like to get to work,” she said. “But I always tell myself, positive thinking.

With hard work, I can get to Tallahassee, so win or lose, it’s not over, because I definitely want to be present, assuring that there is progress, and we’re not forgetting

about local politics, because everyone is focused on national. We want a common ground where we all can meet and assure that people are safe, and progress is being made, our economy is sound, and our education is up to date. These are things we need to be addressing day to day.”

Rivera earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. She lives with her parents, who moved to Florida five years ago. Her father is a doctor currently working at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach after working at other VA hospitals in the Midwest. She was already attending Nova Southeastern when her parents followed her to Florida.

“I’m very close to my family,” she said, noting that her father is Greek, while her mother is Puerto Rican.

Susan Kufdakis Rivera is seeking the District 86 seat.

Radar Signs Coming To Sparrow Drive To Help With Speeding

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved two speed indicator signs for Sparrow Drive east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on Thursday, June 18 after conducting a study in response to a petition circulated by residents asking for traffic calming in the area.

Although the resident who created the initial petition indicated that he would prefer speed bumps or speed tables, council members said the village would continue to study Sparrow Drive using data gathered from the radar signs.

Village Engineer Chris Marsh said that the village had conducted a study of speeders on Sparrow Drive east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., and the problem was not excessive enough to warrant more than radar signs.

He explained that residents had gotten 33 percent of signatures of the 41 residential units on Sparrow Drive, and 85 percent favored traffic calming.

“One thing to note is that there are quite a few multi-family units contiguous to Sparrow Drive, but they have parking lots in lieu of a residential driveway that abuts

the roadway, so 262 units were left out of the petition process,” Marsh said.

The study found that the overall speeding on Sparrow Drive did not meet the criteria to warrant speed bumps.

The engineer that conducted the study recommended that radar signs be installed eastbound and westbound on the street.

Marsh asked the council whether the study should be continued, including the 262 apartment dwellers, bearing in mind that COVID-19 precautions could make such a process difficult.

Marsh noted that the finished study found that the percentage of speeders met the threshold to warrant speed bumps in one direction, but not the other.

Seth Konigsberg who lives on Sparrow Drive and conducted the petition drive said that he believes the study was flawed because drivers were slowing down in the study area.

“As soon as they pass the radar sign, they gun it and they’re gone,” Konigsberg said. “I don’t know what the speed signs are going to do because some people just blow right by them. Personally, I am in

favor of the speed humps to slow down the speeders. Maybe the cut-through traffic will be diverted and go out to Okeechobee [Blvd.] instead.”

Village Manager Ray Liggins said that all 262 apartment dwellers, as well as the residents of the 41 single-family homes would be affected if about nine speed humps are installed.

“If the council wants us to go forward with the 50 percent plus one vote, we really need to know if you want us to include those multi-family units,” Liggins said. “Our other caution is, it’s

COVID-19 right now. Do you really want to have a policy that involves knocking door-to-door right now?”

Liggins recommended installing radar signs for now and seeing if that allays the situation at least temporarily, and to proceed with further study if necessary when it is safe to do so.

Village staff said that the cost to install radar signs would be about $8,000.

Councilwoman Selena Samios made a motion to approve the two signs for Sparrow Drive, which carried 5-0.

ITID Board OKs Change Order For Landscaping Work At Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a change order of up to $75,000 toward the completion of Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion on Wednesday, June 24 to replace dead or dying trees and other foliage at the back of the park before work begins on paving.

The $75,000 will not be the final amendment to the current contract, which was to be discussed in further detail at the board’s meeting on July 1. The board has been meeting weekly since terminating a contract with the previous contractor for mistakes and delays with the project. The proposed change order total was for $230,000.

The goal is to get the park in shape for a certificate of occupancy from Palm Beach County, but many of the original plantings have died or are dying due to neglect during the contract transition.

Project Manager Jim Orth with Craig A. Smith & Associates said he had tried without success to get the original landscaping subcontractor to fix the deficiencies, so the new contractor found a new firm, Jenkins Landscape, to do the irrigation and landscaping. After assessing the site, it came up with a sizeable list of foliage that might need replacement, totaling almost $129,000. “They were directed to look and get unit prices for everything out there just in case something died later on,” Orth said.

Dan Sorrow with the landscape architecture firm Cotleur & Hearing, who has been working with the landscaping firm in preparation for the certificate of occupancy, said the contract is in three parts, which includes fertilization and a three-month maintenance agreement. He said the fertilization is important to salvage plants that have not died yet, adding that much of the material there will not meet the standards to get a CO from the county.

“Decline set in with a lot of the material, and it is going to have to be replaced,” Sorrow said, adding that weeds have overtaken a lot of the existing landscape. He recommended outright replacement as less expensive than trying to save what’s there.

ITID President Betty Argue was shocked at the price and asked if total replacement of the plantings was necessary. Sorrow said the contract with the original landscaping subcontractor came with a one-year guarantee.

ITID Assistant Executive Director Rob Robinson confirmed that weeds had choked out much of the ground cover, and some of the sable palms and smaller pine trees had died, but did not feel a change order totaling $230,000 was needed, adding that some of the work could be done in-house.

Robinson recommended replacing the dead or improperly planted sabal palms in the retention areas at the back of the park, along with the fertilization and mulching that Sorrow had encouraged.

Argue pointed out that the change orders are now over $1 million and that the previous landscape contractor had been paid in full.

“I’m not happy as well,” said Supervisor Tim Sayre, asking who was responsible for what appeared to have been numerous errors.

Supervisor Joni Martin was also

disappointed. “Instead of trying to point fingers, is there a way to defer this to next week to get a more thorough accounting of what staff could do?” Martin asked. “I already made a plan to go with Rob to see the park. This is really quite outrageous.”

She asked for some research on what could be done in-house.

Martin made a motion to defer a decision, seconded by Sayre, but the motion failed 3-2.

Robinson said that it was crucial that the trees in the retention area be replaced so that paving could commence in two and a half weeks.

“All the trees need to be put in prior to paving,” he said. “We

don’t want construction vehicles crossing over them.”

Supervisor Jennifer Hager made a motion to approve $75,000 for tree replacement in the retention ponds, fertilization and mulching, and for staff to come back with a revised proposal, which carried 3-2 with Martin and Sayre opposed.

Roundabout Coming To Wellington’s Greenbriar/Ousley Farms Intersection

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report A contract for road improvements at the intersection of Greenbriar Blvd. and Ousley Farms Road was approved by the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, June 23.

The improvements include installing a roundabout at the challenging intersection. The project was awarded to D.S. Eakins Construction Corporation in the amount of $622,143.59.

The intersection has an acute angle of 45 degrees. In addition to the roundabout to alleviate the awkward turn and provide better traffic flow, a multi-use trail and an equestrian trail will run alongside the modified roadway.

The crossroad handles 500 cars per hour in the morning and up to 850 cars per hour in the afternoon drive time. During the equestrian

season, many horse trailers need to use the intersection.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said that the project will solve a sight problem with the angle. “It is primarily a safety issue,” he said.

“If you are pulling a trailer, it is difficult to maneuver.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig asked if the measure went before Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee. Schofield said that it was not necessary, due to it being a straightforward engineering issue.

“This will solve an awkward turning situation,” Councilman Michael Napoleone said.

Councilman John McGovern noted that money for the project will come from the village’s gas tax revenue.

“This is a great improvement,” he said. “It is a dangerous [situation], especially when there is heavy traffic or at night.”

The planned roundabout design for Greenbriar Blvd. and Ousley Farms Road in Wellington.

NEWS BRIEFS Wellington Asks Residents To Watch Fireworks From Home

In an effort to take preventative measures against COVID-19 by avoiding large gatherings, Wellington encourages residents to enjoy this year’s Fourth of July fireworks displays from home.

Two Zambelli fireworks displays will take place simultaneously at Village Park and Wellington Green Park, adjacent to the Mall at Wellington Green. Both parks — Village Park on Pierson Road and Wellington Green Park — will be closed to the public. Residents visiting the mall may enjoy the fireworks from dining establishments or their car.

Residents should remain in or immediately adjacent to their vehicle and observe CDC safety guidelines while watching the fireworks display at the mall.

The shows begin at 9:15 p.m. A video, featuring music accompanying the fireworks display will be streamed live starting at 9:15 p.m. on WellingtonTV Online or watched live on WellingtonTV (Comcast Channel 18 and AT&T Uverse 99).

The village appreciates the patience and support of residents as they prioritize the health, safety and well-being of the community.

If you are outside of your vehicle,

wear a mask and follow all social distancing and CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Tailgating, alcohol, personal fireworks and pets are prohibited.

Wellington thanks the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center and Baptist Health for their sponsorship of this event.

To learn more about this event, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/july4th.

South Florida Fair Food Lovers Can Get Their Fix July 3-5

One of the top reasons some people attend the annual South Florida Fair is to enjoy some of their favorite foods that they can only get at the fair in January.

That’s about to change with an up-and-coming first-time event — “Fair Eats Drive-Thru at the South Florida Fairgrounds.”

Fair food lovers will be able to get their fix six months early during this event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 at the fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Blvd.

The event will be strictly drivethrough. Guests will enter through Gate 8 and there will be a menu available with servers coming to their cars to take orders. They will follow a vehicle queue line and get their orders filled. People

must remain in their vehicles to maintain social distancing.

The menu will include fried Oreos, fried Snickers, candy apples, cotton candy, three flavors of funnel cake, elephant ears, turkey legs, corn dogs, chicken tenders and fries, and a bucket of fries. Beverages will include bottled drinks and a lemonade shakeup. Prices range from $2 to $11, with most items averaging around $6.

“We wanted to bring something positive to the fairgrounds to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and give the community something fun to do while still aligning with the pandemic guidelines,” Fair President & CEO Vicki Chouris said. “It has definitely put a smile on people’s faces, and our food vendors could not be more thankful for the support.”

For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.

PBSO Identifies Body Found In The Acreage

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the death of 40-year-old Bradley Todd, whose body was found last month in The Acreage.

On Friday, May 29 at 12:35 p.m., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene of a badly decomposed body located by Indian Trail Improve-

Bradley Todd ment District workers in the area of E. Brighton Drive just east of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

The body has since been identified as Todd, who was last seen on May 23, riding a bicycle inside Dreher Park on Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. His last known clothing description was a red shirt and blue jean pants.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS or you can remain anonymous by downloading the new app “PBSO” for Apple or Android smart phones and using the “See Something” feature. The app can also be downloaded from www.pbsoapp.com.

Willhite Bill Strengthening Alzheimer’s Care Signed Into Law

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, June 18.

CS/HB 835: Alzheimer’s Dis-

ease establishes the position of a dementia director within the Department of Elder Affairs.

The dementia director will coordinate with other executive agencies to discuss state policies and programs for addressing Alzheimer’s Disease within the State of Florida.

“Over the past several years, I’ve been honored to work with my colleagues in the legislature — especially State Rep. Scott Plakon, the prime co-sponsor, the Alzheimer’s Association and advocates from all across the state — to help the 560,000 Florida families that have been devastated

by Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias,” Willhite said.

“The legislation that Gov. DeSantis just signed into law will position Florida as a national leader in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease as we as a state work on innovative ways that we can provide services to Floridians living with this disease and their families.”

CS/HB 835 Alzheimer’s Disease unanimously passed both the legislature and went into effect on July 1.

Aronberg Creates Conviction Review Unit

State Attorney Dave Aronberg recently announced the creation of

a Conviction Review Unit (CRU) within the Office of the State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Palm Beach County.

The purpose of the CRU is to identify, remedy and prevent wrongful convictions. “Wrongful convictions are contrary to our mission in this office, as they punish the innocent, undermine the integrity of our criminal justice system and threaten public safety by allowing the actual perpetrators to go free,” Aronberg said.

The CRU consists of dedicated attorneys, investigators and support staff who will conduct an initial screening process to identify plausible claims of innocence on behalf of convicted defendants.

For claims that merit review, the CRU then conducts a more detailed investigation. If the CRU identifies a wrongful conviction, the office will remedy the injustice, possibly by dismissing the underlying charges and convictions, and will take appropriate measures to prevent similar wrongful occurrences.

Anyone who believes that they are innocent of a crime that culminated in their criminal conviction should download and complete the petition for CRU review that is posted on the office’s web page, www.sa15.org. The petition may be completed by a representative on that person’s behalf. For questions about the CRU, call (561) 355-7179 or e-mail cru@sa15.org.

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WELLINGTON ROTARY VIRTUAL INSTALLATION

The Rotary Club of Wellington held a virtual installation ceremony for incoming President David Berns via Zoom on Thursday, June 25. Berns took over for outgoing President Donald Gross. Learn more about the club at www.wellingtonrotary.org.

Amanda Saint-Val Of Wellington Completes Degree From WGU

Wellington resident Amanda Saint-Val recently earned her bachelor’s degree in educational studies from Western Governors University at WGU’s first virtual commencement ceremony on May 30.

“We are thrilled that students were able to participate in a virtual ceremony. Watching graduates like Amanda accept her degree amid everything going on right now is a proud moment for everyone at WGU,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, vice president for the southeast region. “It has been amazing to see WGU students rise to the challenge and receive the degrees they’ve worked hard to earn. This is a monumental time in their lives, and we are

honored to be a part of it.”

WGU is an online, nonprofit university formed in 1997 aimed at providing working adults an affordable, convenient option to earn a degree and support workforce needs in the country. WGU offers bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs in four colleges: education, healthcare, business and information technology.

Graduates are welcome to attend any of the in-person WGU commencement ceremonies held around the country in the future, in addition to the virtual commencement. In Florida, more than 6,100 students are enrolled in WGU, which has conferred more than 8,900 degrees in the state. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.

Casey Earns Doctorate In Physical Therapy

Dr. Kathlene “Katie” Casey of Wellington, recently completed her graduate studies and received her doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) degree from the University of St. Augustine Health Sciences in Miami.

Casey earned her bachelor’s of science in education degree with a major in exercise science and health promotion from Florida Atlantic University.

She resides in Wellington with her family and is a graduate of Wellington High School’s Class of 2012.

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Grant Ganzi Wins 2020 LLS Man Of The Year Palm Beach Campaign

Under very different campaign circumstances due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Grant Ganzi of Wellington rallied in his 10-week fundraising efforts to forge ahead of other candidates, securing the title of LLS Man of the Year Palm Beach.

The Lynn University senior, third generation polo player and the Polo School’s USPA delegate reached out to one of the most generous communities in sports, as well as family and friends to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Palm Beach chapter.

In 10 weeks, Ganzi raised a total of $149,063. The total raised by all candidates was $670,848.

Due to social distancing and in

compliance with CDC protocols, the 2020 LLS banquet was held via Zoom.

Ganzi was awarded the title of Man of the Year on the Zoom call with 15 other candidates, family and friends in attendance.

“I wanted to help raise money for this amazing cause because of my friend Brandon,” Ganzi said.

“He had leukemia, so he inspired me. I cannot believe I won!”

Fellow teammate and polo player Brandon Phillips is a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 14 and was given only six months to live. He beat the odds and has been in remission for more than 25 years.

Ganzi’s goal was to raise

$75,000, which he exceeded. “I surpassed my goal, and I’m surprised I was able to. There were moments in my campaign where I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to reach my goal,” he said.

“Thank you to my family, friends, team members, fellow contestants, Aiden, Lily and everyone at the LLS. I couldn’t have done it without you guys.”

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Local Medical Moms Lead Community In Fitness, Health And Nutrition During The COVID-19 Crisis

Two local medical mothers are leading the community in health, wellness and nutrition through the COVID-19 crisis.

“I started the CovidFit Facebook page in March to motivate myself and others with at-home workouts, personal achievements, healthy recipes and other stay-at-home tips,” said Annie Harring, a doctor of pharmacy and assistant professor of pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Harring started the page with a few close friends and family, including her husband and daughters in mind, but it quickly grew in size and recently passed 1,400 members. New posts are added daily with members sharing their own workouts, family fitness routines, healthy recipes and fitness challenges. Members participate in 30-day plank challenges, burpee challenges, posting a picture of their workout challenges and more.

Now the fitness challenges are incentivized. CovidFit partnered with Dr. Daxa Patel of Wellington, owner of soon to be opened Bahia Bowls, and an ob/gyn practicing for more than 20 years.

“As a physician, I was looking for a healthy concept that would appeal to everyone,” Patel said.

“The Bahia Bowls menu offers choices that are nutritious and delicious, gluten and dairy free.

Dr. Daxa Patel of Bahia Bowls (left) with Annie Harring of the CovidFit Facebook page.

The bowls and smoothies pro- and other healthy options allows The page is not just for those exvide amazing flavor and loads for variety and individual taste perienced with fitness and healthy of energy that promote a healthy preferences,” Harring said. living. Providing the community lifestyle.”

Patel, a Wellington resident and with health, wellness and acai An acai bowl is thick, like a mother of two, agreed. support during the COVID-19 smoothie, and toppings such as “Making positive changes pandemic isn’t the only accomgranola, fruits and honey are such as incorporating fitness and plishment the group boasts. Covidadded, and it’s eaten with a spoon. eating well is more important now Fit shirts, designed by Harring’s CovidFit members and contest than ever given the COVID-19 niece, raised enough money from participants now have the chance pandemic,” she said. “It boosts proceeds to donate more than to win free acai bowls from Bahia healthy immunity and reduces $1,000 to the Best Foot Forward Bowls. “Açaí bowls are a delicious stress — something we could all Foundation, an organization with a and nutritious post-workout, or benefit from amidst these trying COVID-19 Relief Fund for foster anytime, snack. Adding fresh fruit times.” children.

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Sheri McCandless Named President-Elect Of Statewide Women’s Organization BPW Longtime Loxahatchee resident Sheri McCandless has been named the president-elect of the Business & Professional Women/Florida, a 100-year-old organization supporting working women.

McCandless was born and raised in Boynton Beach and is currently employed full-time as an administrative assistant for the Florida corporate office of Meyer Jabara Hotels, a hotel management company, and for the Meyer Companies. She has been a member

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McCandless moved from Wellington to Loxahatchee in 1994.

She has been married to her husband Hugh for 42 years. They have one adult daughter and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys social media and crocheting.

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Alliance Of Women Executives Awards 20 College Scholarships

The nonprofit Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) made the college dreams of 20 Palm Beach County young women come true when the organization awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 20 deserving graduates at the organization’s scholarship awards ceremony, held June 23 via Zoom, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coming from all walks of life, and with unique stories and often challenging backgrounds, eight of the recipients will be attending Palm Beach State College and 12 will become Florida Atlantic University students. Several are the first generation in their family to attend college, and all are accomplished both academically and in their service to the community. Their aspirations are equally ambitious, as they plan to pursue a variety of degrees from nursing, law and medicine to criminology and the arts.

Founded four years ago by business executive Vicki Tate, AWE offers professional and entrepreneurial women networking opportunities to share their business experience and knowledge while also promoting higher education for the next generation of women through academic scholarships. With the inclusion of the 2020 awards, a total of 36 scholarships have been granted to young women of promise since the organization’s inception.

“I am humbled and overwhelmed by our success in such a short time,” Tate said. “It’s a testament to the support of the community at large, the passion of the women who’ve become AWE

members, and the promise of these incredible, college-bound young women. I had the original vision, but they are responsible for the realization of the vision.”

The AWE motto is, “She believed she could, so she did,” and the growth of AWE in four short years reflects a true embodiment of that maxim. “The first year of our existence, we offered just one scholarship. The next year, there were four, and last year we gave out 12 scholarships,” said AWE Vice President Terri Drew, administrator of the Abacoa Golf Club. “This year, through strategic networking and sheer willpower, we were able to increase the scholarship count to 20, which is really an AWEsome achievement.”

Obtaining the extra funding alleviates some of the financial pressure the girls face as they seek their higher education. Helping these young future leaders achieve their ambitious goals is a key reason many companies and individuals have become AWE scholarship sponsors, including the BallenIsles Charity Foundation, Theodore Babbitt and Jessica Cheatham Babbitt, Live Well Chiropractic, K&E Travel and many more, including several real estate teams who donate after the closing of each property.

“I can’t thank the scholarship underwriters and our membership enough for making this a banner year for AWE,” Tate said. “The support the members are providing each other during this difficult time, coupled with the much-needed financial help we’re able to give these young women, has made our

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In what might be called music to their ears, two talented and deserving musicians from area elementary schools recently learned that the Palm Beach Symphony would present them with an instrument to call their own.

The symphony happily accepts donations of professional or amateur quality orchestral instruments and, after ensuring the instruments meet performance standards, donates them to underserved children or school music programs in Palm Beach County.

Sarah Zarazua, a fifth grader who has played on a school-owned violin since she entered the strings program at U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts in kindergarten, was thrilled to receive a full-size upper level violin at her home in West Palm Beach. She will play the violin made by F.M. Bertucci in Rome (circa 1948) when she continues her studies next year at the Bak

Middle School of the Arts. Zarazua was nominated to receive the instrument by Susan Ott Rodberg, director of orchestras at U.B. Kinsey. She is also a member of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County’s String Orchestra, which Rodberg conducts.

Alanis Lopez, a fourth-grade student at Wellington Preparatory School, who has been playing with a rented violin, received a full-size Western European violin bearing the fictitious label of Leandro, 1931. She was nominated by Mariusz Wojtowicz, the school’s violin teacher. “Humble, kind and a music lover, Alanis is a hardworking and disciplined student,” Wojtowicz wrote. “She is passionate on her violin and playing at an intermediate level after five years of playing.”

To nominate a student to receive an instrument, or to make an instrument donation, visit www. palmbeachsymphony.org.

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WHS Project Grad Honors All 617 Graduates And Thanks Sponsors Wellington High School graduates traditionally end the school year with an all-night celebration known as Project Graduation.

The evening typically includes an abundance of games, prizes, dancing and food. Due to COVID-19, the festivities were canceled. Nevertheless, the Project Graduation Committee did not allow the pandemic to stop them from honoring the 617 graduates of Wellington High School’s Class of 2020.

The funds raised by the committee were used to provide every graduate with a stylish backpack stocked with coupons from generous business partners. In addition, all 617 graduates received a $10 gift card. The bags were distributed by the Wellington High School staff at senior checkout.

Throughout the school year, supportive sponsors donated 110 total gifts for the graduates. A random selection process was used to determine the recipients of the gifts. Committee members enjoyed witnessing the excitement and appreciation of the graduates

All 617 graduates received a stylish backpack stocked with coupons and a $10 gift card from Project Graduation. when they distributed the gifts.

The committee is proud of the accomplishments of all the graduates and were honored to celebrate the Class of 2020.

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Taking part in the virtual dance camp were: (top row) Co-Captain Gshaline Rampersad, Kylie Nguyen, Nendesheia Williams, Shay Story and Andrea Green; (middle row) Tionne Harmon, Samantha Frage, Aracely Prado, Captain Alianna Michel and Jasmine Ramirez; and (bottom row) Ashnora Cadet, Ann-Taylor Hill Newland, Shay Wiley and Ayana Peterson. Not pictured: Dajiah Anderson and Kim Pierre.

RPBHS Wildcat Dancers Dance Team Meets Virtually

Master teacher and choreographer Michele Blecher of the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School held virtual auditions for the 202021 Wildcat Dancers Dance Team on April 30 and May 1, since the live audition was canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. Sixteen top dancers were chosen as members of the Wildcat Dancers Dance

Team next year based on their advanced dance technique and advanced showmanship.

Since all public schools are closed to activities throughout the summer, Blecher along with the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team are holding a virtual Dancers’ Boot Camp, where the dancers learn, review and master new dance techniques and choreography. Blecher

and the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team are up for the challenge of this new world of mastering dance routines virtually. They are also looking forward to the day when they can meet in person at Royal Palm Beach High School’s dance studio. In a world of uncertainty, Blecher and the team know that this will be a positive and rewarding dance season.

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Students Win Palm Beach Fellowship Awards

Six students from Western Pines Middle School have won awards in the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews annual Essay & Creative Arts Competition.

The supervising teacher for all six students was Steve Gordon of Wellington, who has had a winning record in the contest, open to all Palm Beach County middle and high school students, for several years.

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PBSO Covert Compliance Team To Enforce Social Distancing Rules

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Despite a spike in coronavirus cases, Palm Beach County will keep businesses open, with covert teams led by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office inspecting re-opened restaurants and shops to make sure that they are complying with the CDC COVID-19 guidelines.

That announcement was made at a news conference held Friday, June 19 at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center.

Palm Beach County Health Department Director Dr. Alina Alonso said that when businesses in the county were allowed to open back up several weeks ago, the average new cases per day was 68.

“After being open for a while, those cases went up to 102 cases per day, which is a 60 percent increase,” Alonso said. “As of June 1, the numbers have averaged 220.

That’s a 100 percent increase.”

She stressed that social distancing and the wearing of masks is the only strategy available until a vaccine is developed.

“It’s a very old medical practice, and it has been around for a long time,” she said. “That’s the only weapon we have. This is what happens during a pandemic. You have a new novel virus that we don’t know and have no vaccine against.

That’s what we need to do if we want to keep our businesses open and save the lives of those who are most affected by this virus.”

Alonso said that the county’s residents need to follow the governor’s orders issued when the county was allowed to re-open.

“Those orders included and insisted on social distancing,” she said. “I need to specifically lean on the businesses and the employers.

Please enforce and take serious the plans that you submitted to the Emergency Management Division.”

Alonso said that the virus is very aggressive but can be controlled with social distancing.

“This is a very serious pandemic, probably the most serious pandemic that we’ve seen,” she said, adding that the United States is leading the world in the number of cases and deaths, with Florida projected to be one of the new epicenters.

Alonso urged people to educate one another on the nature of the virus and urged employers to tell employees who are sick not to come to work.

She said that she was happy that the county has set up testing sites, including more than 60 commercial testing centers, but some of the people tested did not show symptoms but can still spread the virus.

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (DDistrict 21), who attended the press conference, commented that it was sad that law enforcement

must be called in to enforce social distancing. “This is not about what political party you’re in,” Frankel said. “This is not what age you are, this is not freedom versus non-freedom, or whether you like business or don’t like business. For businesses to be successful, and for us to stay open, people have to be healthy.”

County Commissioner Greg Weiss said that because a business is open does not mean that it is safe not to practice social distancing and mask wearing.

Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner said that the multilayered regulations put in place are complex, but the emphasis of the COVID-19 education and compliance team will be to educate first and enforce if necessary.

“As part of the COVID funding received through the CARES Act, we have purchased an additional 6.5 million masks and hand sanitizer and, for example, partitions

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— things that restaurants and businesses can use,” Kerner said.

“The men and women behind me that comprise the COVID education and compliance team — their educational duties will be pushing

that out into the community. We are here to help.”

To learn more about the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.pbcgov.com/ coronavirus.

Rec Board Gets An Update On Wellington’s Parks Master Plan

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Amid some technical glitches, a virtual meeting of the Wellington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held via Zoom on Monday, June 22 featured a comprehensive, mid-point update on the village’s Parks Master Plan.

Consultant Joseph Webb, who has been contracted by the village to research and develop a plan that will guide park efforts for the next 10 to 20 years, presented an in-depth PowerPoint presentation.

“I have no precedent for developing a plan during conditions we face [today],” Webb said.

He explained that the completed plan will define present and future parks and recreational needs for Wellington. He added that the update was to provide a needs and priority assessment while reviewing the findings of existing conditions.

“My life is parks and recreation, and the current situation isn’t broken,” Webb said. “What Wellington does, it does very well…

The challenge is to continue to be great with the changing lifestyle needs and demographics.”

The largest two population segments in Wellington is the group of 40 to 59-year-olds at some 31

percent and those under 18, which is right at 30 percent.

The evaluation and analysis so far shows that local youth plan to leave the village to attend college and start a career, but return to Wellington to raise a family. The adult group transitions into active seniors with the key word being “active,” and some programs for this group are currently being enacted with social distancing.

With the use of parks changing due to the current pandemic, Webb said it is interesting to point out that the modern parks and recreation concept was started in New York City as a response to a previ-

ous epidemic some 100 years ago.

The most popular facility in Wellington is the Wellington Amphitheater. “It is a gem in the community,” Webb said.

It is followed by the many walking paths and the large community parks, although research revealed that many residents would like such facilities closer to their homes.

Peer communities with excellent programs, such as Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Weston, often spend more per capita than Wellington, so the village is running an efficient, tight ship. The community spends almost exactly the

average of peer cities, and slightly above the median. “You are better than 95 percent of other communities nationwide,” Webb said.

He continued that a challenge is to learn what the village can do to have premier facilities in the future regarding health and wellness, conservation and social equity. “Really great parks are truly transformative,” he said.

The next step is to develop a long-range vision. The board will receive copies of the report to digest the information. A public workshop will be planned in the fall with the objective of having the completed plan by December.

In other business, Dr. Samuel Falzone was named as chair and Anthony Forgione as vice chair.

Stephen Levin, Marc Coleman and Neil Brooks were selected to be on the Background Check Sub-Committee, with Stephanie Cagnet Myron and Anthony Forgione as alternates.

Additionally, the sales surtax report for the current fiscal year through April 30 showed $2.1 million collected and $4 million so far to date. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board serves as the oversight committee to assure actions are in compliance with the purpose of the surtax.

Wellington Village Council Supports New Parking Citation Program

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Masked and socially distanced, the Wellington Village Council met Tuesday, June 23 in the council chambers for a meeting that included a public hearing for a new parking citation program.

Provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the new program will provide a more cost-effective software.

Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said that

other benefits to the village are the lack of printing costs to prepare ticket books, alleviating problems reading handwriting, the ability of all officers to hand out citations, increased collections and the inclusion of crash data.

The parking citation program item was approved without public comment. However, a number of people were on hand to speak about the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in the area, continuing on issues raised at the previous meeting June 9.

During the public forum, several residents spoke, some new speakers expressing support for the village and many who had attended an attempted march from Okeeheelee Park to Wellington, which led to an hours-long standoff with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Several speakers remarked that they had marched to Mar-a-Lago with less problems offered by law enforcement than was presented during the walk down Forest Hill Blvd.

At the June 9 meeting, Mayor Anne Gerwig invited the protesters to continue making their concerns known. While her goal was to continue the conversation at public meetings, it was construed as authorizing a protest by some in the audience.

Gerwig said she was angry that her comments had been twisted and taken out of context.

During his report, Village Manager Paul Schofield noted that the Wellington Aquatics Complex had been closed temporarily due to an

employee having tested positive for COVID-19.

“It was my decision to make the emergency closing order to close the pool. We are a hotspot in Palm Beach County,” Schofield said. “I would rather have people angry at me and safe.”

Further, Schofield said that the local hospitals are at a higher occupancy but are not yet overloaded.

On a more positive note, an additional $5,000 was added to the budget for an additional fireworks

display. Details on the village’s plans for two fireworks shows on Saturday, July 4 can be found at www.wellingtonfl.gov/july4th.

The next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14 in the council chambers, although the Zoom software system could be used if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

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On The Fourth Of July, Fireworks Is Best Left To Professionals

The Fourth of July — remember that?

Thanks to “The Covid,” activities related to America’s Independence Day celebration have been curtailed, postponed and/or canceled. Bummer.

America’s citizenry, however, will not be denied. Refusing to let the holiday go by without fiercely pursuing happiness, they have retaliated quickly, taking things into their own eager, yet inexperienced hands. In New York City, there were 1,700 fireworks complaints during the first half of June, compared to 21 in the same time period last year. By June 23, Boston had reported a 2,000 percent increase in fireworks-related noise complaints. Sales

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Despite all this “inflammatory” excite-

ment, Mr. Google will tell us that: • Approximately 12,000 personal fireworks-related accidents occur each year; • 36 percent of the injuries will happen to children under age 15; • 70 percent of those involved will be male; and • Three of America’s first five presidents actually died on July 4 (although it is not clear if they were playing with fireworks at the time).

Holy artillery shells, Batman! It seems as if anyone with any government stimulus money left over has chosen to give that money to China via the purchase of explosive devices, which will then be placed

into the temporarily-intact hands of male children under age 15 — or the president.

I am not a fan of death by fireworks. I am not even a fan of maiming by sparklers.

I think explosives belong in the hands of professionals, and sparklers belong in the hands of oven mitts. I don’t like to see lit sparklers tossed into the air while innocent little eyes peer up into the dark sky to try to see where the red-hot wires are going to fall. I don’t like seeing bare feet running across the grass where hot black wires are hiding. And I certainly don’t like my Independence Day topped off with a frantic call to 911 followed by a hysterical trip to the emergency room.

Call me un-American but, seriously, haven’t our first responders responded enough? Couldn’t we declare our patriotism by giving them a freakin’ break already? And do ourselves a favor in the process?

“Don’t buy your neighbor’s house,” is the way one fire chief explains it. Because if your fireworks set Mr. Smith’s house on fire, Mr. Smith’s insurance company is coming after you. Of course, if your son flushes an M-80 Salute down the guest room toilet, that’s on you also. Wouldn’t it be easier to err on the side of caution?

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The ‘Rise Of The Karens’ Stops Us All From Enjoying Ourselves

One of the worst elements of the pandemic has been the greater empowerment of those people known as “karens.” What is a karen, you ask. Go to a thesaurus and you find words like busybody, nosy, buttinsky. In other words, someone who is convinced she (or he) can rule your life better than you.

There have been a few of these characters in televisions series. Generally, they’re the irritating neighbors, who manage to walk in, create some disruption and generally get ignored. They are figures of derision.

Americans have always tended to despise tattletales. During World War I and World War II, major campaigns had to be created about how “loose lips sink ships,” to get people over the tendency.

After the war, we mostly went back to our cheerful liberty.

But once a whole new set of rules was set down, there were plenty of folk who

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By Leonard Wechsler were willing to go above and beyond anything normal to enforce anything they didn’t like. Local governments set up hot lines for people to report their neighbors for anything, anything at all, that might in some way be considered detrimental to public health.

Of course, we all want to prevent danger to others. It is quite appropriate to report child abuse, for example. And we have made heroes of people who report major violations that damage the environment.

There are many times when being a good

witness is vital; it is necessary for the public good. People like that are essentially just good citizens.

Karens go much further. They look for the slightest infraction. I read about one in a gated community in central Florida who last year went around on the evening of July 3 noting which residents put out flags a day earlier than specifically allowed in the regulations.

But the pandemic has really let the karens out in force. One big example of this was when a woman named Amy Cooper let her dog off the leash in New York’s Central Park and a Black birdwatcher asked her to put her dog back on the leash.

She called the police in a racist manner, complaining she was threatened. The incident was on video, however, and Ms. Cooper had her life shattered. She was a crazy karen — and a racist one to boot.

Of course, the birdwatcher also acted in that capacity by demanding the dog be

leashed, which the rule did demand.

There are far too many people who want to interfere in other’s lives. There was the report by one karen that a young child from one house actually went into the backyard of the one next door. A teacher sent the police to the home of an 11-yearold student because he saw a BB gun on the wall while teaching a distance learning lesson. Minor deviations from rules, often ones made up in panic but of no real value, were furiously enforced.

I’ve even had a couple of run-ins. Right before things closed down I went to my community’s swimming pool, which I do early every morning. I waved to a friend a couple of lanes away, the only other person in the place, and went about moving toward the other end of the pool. Two women, walking about a foot away from each other as they strolled by, berated me for endangering the community for being about 20 feet away from someone else —

while they ignored social distancing rules.

And I wrote in an earlier column about one woman who berated me because my dog violated social distancing rules.

Allowing people like those any leeway is dangerous. Most are perfectly happy to run our lives even, maybe especially, if we are happier or more successful than they.

I was delighted to hear that when New York City created a “karen tip line” so all the angry could tattle on their neighbors, most people merely sent in messages berating the city administration for doing it.

There were also many pictures of hands with middle fingers sticking out.

We became Americans by rebelling over “a long series of abuses,” and we should defend our freedoms. Not our rights to abuse others, but our right to live as we choose without having someone looking over our shoulders.

It’s just about July 4, so let our freedoms ring!

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Palms West Hospital Earns Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award

Palms West Hospital recently announced that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award. This distinction places the hospital among the top 5 percent of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

During the study period of 2016 through 2018, Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in safeguarding patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes — risk-adjusted patient safety indicator (PSI) rates — for

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The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227 or loretta. spalady@gmail.com.

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Versona opened its newest store on Thursday, June 25. The store is located in the Mall at Wellington Green at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

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“Versona promises to be a fun shopping experience where women can find unique, on-trend styles at a great value. We are excited about our newest Versona store opening at the Mall at Wellington Green,” said John Cato, chairman, president and chief executive officer at the Cato Corporation.

Versona stores employ approximately 25 store associates. The store manager is Anna Shelton.

The store hours are noon to 6 p.m.

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Versona also opened nine other stores on June 25 in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia and Tennessee. There are a total of eight stores currently in Florida. For more information, visit www.shopversona.com.

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PBC Property Appraiser’s Office Submits July 1 Preliminary Tax Roll

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office has submitted the 2020 preliminary tax roll to Florida’s Department of Revenue and the local taxing authorities.

Palm Beach County-wide, taxable property values increased 5.92 percent from 2019 to 2020. These values are based upon market conditions as of Jan. 1.

Taxing authorities will use these values to help them prepare for their upcoming budgets and to determine their proposed tax rates.

The preliminary tax roll is a systematic listing of information

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Healthgrades Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brad Bowman congratulated the hospital on its award.

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Jacks said. “As my office continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, any adjustments that were due to market conditions caused by the crisis will be reflected in the 2021 assessments.”

Once the tax roll is approved, usually in late July, the Property Appraiser’s Office will prepare the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes for Palm Beach County residents, which are mailed in mid-August.

This is the second of three certifications of value required by law.

A final certification occurs prior to the Nov. 1 tax bill.

Education Shed, a leading educational content provider, recently announced plans to expand its business into the U.S. educational market by opening a U.S. office in Wellington.

“The decision to expand into the U.S. educational market was a logical next step in our overall growth strategy,” CEO Dr. Martin Saunders said. “We’re really excited to bring our products to American schools and homes, and to have a real impact on children’s learning.”

The creation of the Florida office will allow Education Shed to more effectively serve the needs of U.S.-based client schools and

districts, parents and homeschool providers. Robert Laundrie, vice president of U.S. sales and marketing and formerly with VocabularySpellingCity, will be based in the Wellington office.

Education Shed, or EdShed, was co-founded by two former educators, Dr. Martin Saunders along with Rob Smith.

“When Rob and I started EdShed, we wanted to make products that would impact children as well as save time and money for educators,” Saunders said. “From our own teaching experience, we recognized that there was a way we could use technology to achieve that. We started with ef-

fective, research-based pedagogy and built game mechanics that were designed to increase student enjoyment for our games and activities.”

Since the launch of EdShed in 2017, the company has had more than 40,000 schools and more than three million children on the platform. Founded in the United Kingdom, EdShed is the umbrella organization for several educational products that incorporate technology into the classroom.

Products includes Spelling Shed, MathShed, Literacy Shed and Literacy Shed Plus. For more information, e-mail sales@edshed. com or visit www.edshed.com.

Comcast Extends Free Service Offer For New Internet Essentials Customers

School districts across Florida are making plans for when students head back to class in the fall.

To help provide additional support to students and families, Comcast has announced that it will continue to provide 60 days of free Internet service to new, eligible Internet Essentials customers.

Originally set to expire on June 30, the free offer will now be available through the end of this year. In addition, Comcast will continue to waive, through the end of the year, the requirement that customers not have a past due balance with Comcast to qualify for the free offer.

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The program, which offers lowcost, high-speed Internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax, also provides multiple options to access free digital skills training in print, online and in person. In addition, customers have the option to purchase a low-cost, Internet-ready computer.

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CATS AND HABITS Cats are both habit-forming and creatures of habit. They just don’t like their routines interrupted, and they are loud and adamant when it is. It’s interesting to note that cats like to do the same things at the same time of day. When cats’ routines are going to change, it’s important for their well-being to pay special attention to them. If guests are visiting and bedtime routines are different, spend a few minutes with them “tucking them in.” If they play with you or get groomed at a certain time, be sensitive to that. A few minutes put aside for this customary attention will reduce their anxiety and limit potential behavioral problems.

Your cat needs preventive care exams at least once a year and more often for senior cats and those with chronic conditions.

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MaxHealth Brings Kona Ice To Palms West Hospital

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce thanks community partner, MaxHealth Chiropractic for providing Kona Ice to the staff, providers and patients at Palms West Children’s Hospital. This generous donation will lift the spirit of all of those working on the frontlines, as well as those children who are patients in the hospital.

Dr. Max and Jenn Cohen of MaxHealth will be providing this lunchtime treat on Friday, July 3 from noon to 2 p.m. Kam Kham of Kona Ice will be offering a one-ofa-kind experience that serves Hawaiian shaved ice delivered from the amazing Kona Entertainment Vehicle. Kona Ice is an open air establishment that promotes social

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RPB Village Hall Project

Architect Gonzalez configured the project so that staff can continue to function in the current building while the project is underway.

“Then it will be demolished, and the campus will be revised,” Hearing said. “The proposed site plan provides a lot of additional order. It respects the existing council chambers on the lake, and it works with the existing buildings that are on site — the fire station, as well as the Farber building and the sheriff’s office.”

He noted that the design will create public space that residents will be able to utilize for various events.

“This village has been very proactive in creating great spaces,” Hearing said. “You’ve got Veterans Park, Commons Park — they have been great stewards of the assets that they have.”

The front of the site will include a large fountain where an art in

public places display will also be located.

“This whole area will be detailed and articulated with decorative pavers that will be developed as what we refer to in the planning world as a complete street,” he said. “There are no curbs, everything is flush and flat. We use special protective measures for safety, but it is basically barrier free. This space can be utilized for multiple functions. We also provide outdoor spaces for village staff, as well as residents.”

Hearing felt the design would provide a strong sense of place and organization.

Commissioner June Perrin asked when the project will start and when it will be finished.

Hearing said it will start sometime this year and be finished in 14 to 16 months.

Perrin made a motion to approve the project, which carried 4-0.

“There are improvements that need to be made in the M-2 Basin that have not been made,” Argue said. “They have been recommended by staff for many years.

They are at the point that they need to be made. We are using excess reserve funds to do that.”

Argue said she is humbled and grateful that she does not have to run an election campaign and that she will get to serve another four years. “I’m going to remain committed to the promises that I ran on four years ago,” she said.

“That was to improve infrastructure, preserve and protect, and give a voice to our community. I will continue to do that.”

She noted that County Com-

missioner Melissa McKinlay has pledged her support to The Acreage community. “I look forward to working with her over the remaining two years of her term and making things happen for our community,” Argue said.

One of the community concerns is the completion of Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion.

“We expect that to be completed

by September,” she said, explaining that the new contractor is still assessing damages to be charged to the former contractor’s bond.

“Much of that work that needs to be redone will be a claim against the bond for the performance on the original contractor.”

In the race for Seat 2, Argue is supporting Heinl, an Acreage Landowners’ Association board member.

“I’ve spent quite a bit of time with him discussing the Acreage Neighborhood Plan and land use planning, and he has participated in many of the Indian Trail meetings over the past year,” Argue said. “He’s an equestrian, and he’s lived in the western communities for 25 years.”

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continued from page 1 derfully located site, and a great asset to all residents of the village.”

He said the existing village hall building, which dates back to the 1970s, is currently 14,756 square feet, which includes the 3,000-square-foot council chambers.

“The proposed building is 25,380 square feet,” Hearing said.

“The existing council chambers will remain on site. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including public meetings.”

The plan exceeds the village’s minimum parking requirements.

“We are proud to say that we have 52.5 percent open space on the site,” Hearing said.

Argue

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continued from page 1 has really changed in the budget in terms of priorities,” Argue said.

“We’re just continuing to make those huge investments in infrastructure improvements.”

She noted that assessments to property owners will remain flat, including in the M-2 Basin, where the board allocated about $200,000 to those units from the district’s general fund rather than raise the assessments. She explained that the district had more money than was needed in the general fund.

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Animal Hospital at the Marketplace is proud to announce our addition of a new family member to our team, Dr Carly Pengrin!

Dr. Carly Pengrin completed her undergraduate education at King’s College in her native state of Pennsylvania in 2013. She then worked as a veterinary technician at Ringtown Valley Veterinary Hospital before earning her veterinary degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Dr. Pengrin’s final year of clinical studies was completed at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Pengrin moved to Florida a year ago and has completed a rewarding internship with Reid and Associates Equine Medicine and Surgery. She is excited to care for companion animals once again.

Dr. Pengrin enjoys spending time with her many pets including: two hamsters, an aquatic turtle, and her lovable Newfoundland, Zoey.

Poll Workers Needed For Upcoming Elections In August And November

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office needs poll workers for the upcoming elections on Tuesday, Aug. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 3.

It takes 4,000 poll workers to staff more than 400 Election Day polling locations and phone banks.

The office is hoping to keep open as many locations as possible. There are replacement sites for most of the locations that have pulled out, but poll workers are needed to staff those and others.

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ITID Budget

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continued from page 1 a result of cost-cutting measures recommended by the new parks director.

The parks budget includes about $85,000 for park improvements, mostly for playground equipment upgrades at Temple Park. Hanson added that the new parks director has indicated that she feels she can get matching grants for park capital improvements.

Operations and maintenance takes up the biggest part of the budget at almost $8.2 million, with almost a half-million dollar increase for new equipment.

Stormwater and aquatics comes in at almost $1.8 million.

Hanson said the biggest part of increases throughout the budget is a proposed 4 percent merit increase for outstanding employ-

COVID

County Concerned

continued from page 1 Beach County, 490 deaths and 1,690 hospitalizations. The largest group of new cases is in the 25 to 34 age group.

“Many are going out in public and going back to social life as we knew it,” Kerner said. “That’s not possible anymore, and that’s where the vast majority of the spread is occurring. We had 650 new cases yesterday alone.”

He noted that after being open a week, all bars in the state have been closed back down by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation due to the

Sartory Link is asking voters who can work the polls in August to sign up online as soon as possible.

“Combined locations lead to longer lines on Election Day. We want to avoid that if possible, but we need help from those who are able to work,” Link said. “We have PPE and are instituting many safeguards to protect our poll workers and voters.”

Florida poll workers historically have been predominantly from demographic groups that are vulnerable to COVID-19, which

has led to a decline in availability.

“We need Democrats, Republicans, NPAs, new voters and old voters,” Link said. “Please consider this fulfilling way to support Palm Beach County and help everyone exercise their right to vote.”

The positions are paid positions.

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ees that was approved by the board, which could be as high as $125,000.

“It is based solely on the performance of the employees, and most employees will fall in that 2 to 3 percent range for merit increases,” he said, adding that employees who are at the maximum rate for their pay grade would not get merit increases.

A 10 percent increase in general liability and property insurance rates is anticipated in 2021 as a result of a new contract, but the new company has promised no increase in the second year of the contract, Hanson noted.

Another increase will come from the installation of traffic calming recommended by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.

“We have not determined what the features would be or what the locations will be,” Hanson said.

“That is something that the board will be able to authorize at a later

meeting once they adopt the plan and prioritize which roadways are most in need of traffic calming.

To start the program, we have set aside $250,000.”

In his budget message, Hanson wrote that 2020 began with tough challenges and an unanticipated global event.

“Yet, the Indian Trail Improvement District has endured and continues its momentum of several large projects and goals,” he wrote. “While we function like a special district, the constituency has adopted the perception that we are more than simply drainage, roads and parks. While [County] Commissioner Melissa McKinlay has been staunch in her advocacy of the district, she is only one vote. There are many external challenges that will impact our road network and, ultimately, our quality of life. The fiscal year 2021 budget recommendation is the first step toward addressing this top priority.”

rapid recurrence of COVID-19.

The county has purchased 5 million protective masks for distribution by an education and compliance team.

“Education is the most important emphasis, but also distribution of [personal protective equipment] to local businesses so that they’re well prepared to keep the safety and welfare of the public in mind,” Kerner said.

The county is also mailing 1.5 million masks to all homes in the county. He also warned employers to tell employees to stay home if they are sick.

The Palm Beach County COVID-19 Education & Compliance Team is made up of representatives from state and local agencies, including the

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Code Enforcement, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County, and police departments from Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach.

The team members will proactively conduct spot inspections of local businesses and public venues, noting where masks are not being worn and/or social distancing is not being consistently practiced.

For more information, or to contact the education compliance team, call (561) 24-COVID (561242-6843) or send an e-mail to covidcompliance@pbcgov.org.

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