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RPB MARKS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Property values increased 6.21 percent in Palm Beach County from 2018 to 2019, according to a report released July 1 by Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks. The increase was slightly above the property appraiser’s initial estimation of 5.73 percent released in May. Page 3
Palm Beach Classics Donates Mini Cars To Kids Cancer Foundation
Young patients receiving support from the Kids Cancer Foundation were given the chance to try out some sweet new pint-sized rides, courtesy of Palm Beach Classics, last week. During the monthly Kids Night Out program on Friday, June 28, two shiny new mini-me cars were presented to the Kids Cancer Foundation. The cars will be donated to Palms West Hospital. Page 11
Royal Palm Seniors Celebrate Holiday With A Patriotic Party
The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Patriotic Party on Friday, June 28 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. After lunch, the seniors sang patriotic songs led by Ed Slater. Then it was time for dancing to the oldies. Page 13
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a special reception and ceremony to mark the community’s 60th anniversary on Sunday, June 30 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Six village residents were honored for their community service through the years. Shown above are (front row) honorees Diane DiSanto, Phyllis Katz, Jess Santamaria, Dan Splain, Jackie Larson and Rob Hill; and (back row) Village Manager Ray Liggins, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilman Jeff Hmara, Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky and Councilman Richard Valuntas. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 2 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
PBC Drowning Prevention Coalition Visits Wellington Public Safety Committee
By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Anna Stewart, manager of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County, visited Wellington’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, June 26 to explain how her agency works to fight a major health and safety hazard that claims too many lives each year. The Drowning Prevention Coalition is a county government agency funded by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. “We are an organization of two people that services all of the 1.5 million people in Palm Beach County,” Stewart explained. “We are housed and managed by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.”
In her job, Stewart helps lead programs aimed at making water safety a priority. “Our job is to go out and educate the public on the importance of water safety and drowning prevention,” she said. “This is a public safety issue. Drowning can happen to everybody, regardless of age, race, gender or socio-economic background. It just so happens that seniors have the highest drowning rate based on population in Palm Beach County, followed by children ages one through four.” According to Stewart, seniors are the most likely drowning victims in Palm Beach County because they can often find themselves alone in or near a body of water, either outside such as a lake or pool, or indoors such as
the bathtub or shower. If they end up having some kind of medical emergency, there is no one there to help them. It only takes two inches of water to drown because it only takes covering your mouth and nose with the water. “We educate the public by doing free land-based water safety presentations,” Stewart said. “We speak to audiences of all ages. My coordinator does all of the children’s programming. I do all of the adult programming. We attend health and safety fairs almost every weekend, handing out drowning prevention information.” Aside from seniors, Stewart urged water safety programs for all young children. “Right now, we have a reducedSee DROWNING, page 4
Sparks Fly As ITID Board Sets Budget Workshop For July 17
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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last month postponed a detailed discussion of its budget for fiscal year 2019-20 to July to give district staff time to change some questionable items that were presented to the board at its June 19 meeting. At the board’s previous meeting, it transferred $1.3 million to the Acreage Community Park account to cover extra costs for completing the park’s long-delayed southern expansion. “I understand that we had to take another stab at this and come up with some dollars based on the amendments that we made last month,” ITID President Betty Argue said. “What I was shocked to see when I looked at this budget was that there were many items that were board directives throughout the year that have been removed to make up these dollars. Shockingly, what was not removed was something that was not di-
rected by the board to be included in the budget, and that was the 50 percent proposed dependent coverage, but items such as $750,000 for the road repaving plan was.” Argue also pointed out that without authorization from the board, $75,000 for equestrian parking at the park expansion had been removed, and funding for a project at Sycamore Park had been reduced from $140,000 to $61,000. “There’s many things in here that if we’re looking for dollars, it begs the question of why didn’t we take this out instead of these other directives,” Argue said. “We’ve created the position with respect to a focus on special projects, and we need to make sure the funds are there to do those special projects.” Argue pointed out that road repaving and drainage are high priorities of the board, but the amount was reduced for culvert replacement and repair. “I understand it seems like we have a lot of money there, but the
board directive was that we have a set amount of dollars every year that was appropriated for these purposes and that it go into that pot, because one year you may not spend all of that money, but the next year you’re going to need all of that money. Then we’re going to need to raise taxes to accommodate it,” Argue said. She suggested that staff take another look at the proposed budget and include new ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson in the discussion, including one-on-one meetings with supervisors before a workshop on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m., prior to the board’s next regular meeting. “It is a concern to me when we spend a lot of time throughout the year talking about what our priorities are, and then when it comes time to start talking about the budget, suddenly all of those priorities are removed and something that was not a priority [is included],” Argue said. “I did not See ITID BUDGET, page 4
Royal Palm Beach Council Reviews $45.1 Million Budget Proposal
By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council hosted a budget workshop on Tuesday, July 2, reviewing a $45.1 million spending proposal put together by staff for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, 2019. The fiscal year 2019-20 spending plan is up slightly from the $44.6 million approved in the current budget for fiscal year 2018-19. However, it calls for keeping the village’s property tax rate unchanged at 1.92 mils per $1,000 of taxable property value. While the budget will not be finalized until September, the Truth in Millage (TRIM) rate will be set at the council’s next meeting on Thursday, July 18. After that, the council can lower the tax rate, but cannot raise it. Royal Palm Beach Finance Director Stanley Hochman led the council through an overview of the budget report. He noted that aggregate property values in the village have increased to $2.975 billion, which is an increase of 4.4 percent, or $125 million, over the current year. This means that more money will be coming into village coffers, much of it due to new residential and commercial development, without raising the tax rate. In fact, Hochman pointed out, the village has not raised its tax rate in more than 20 years. “The budget for 2019-20 is $45.1 million,” Hochman told the council. “The general fund represents 56 percent, capital projects 21 percent, reserves 20 percent and stormwater 3 percent.” The general fund, which is used for day-to-day operations to maintain the village, will include $25,413,753 in spending next year, which is an increase of 3.45 percent overall, or $846,366, from the current year. Expenditures are up in personnel, contractual services, charges and services, commodities and
operating expenditures, but department capital outlay, grants and aids are down. The number of full-time equivalent employees is up two staff members for a total of 154 village positions. That change in staffing is due largely to growth in the Parks & Recreation Department, with general fund expenditures up $412,306 to $5.61 million next year. In Parks & Recreation, two parttime facility attendants will go to full-time employment, which will be added to the budget. The reason is that senior programs have been expanded and are now permanently at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, and other facilities are being rented out more by vendors or organizations, such as church groups. There are not any major maintenance changes to the parks. Mayor Fred Pinto asked about funding for the senior citizen rideshare transportation program, which is included in the budget. The village is working with Lyft, Uber and other service providers on the new program. The current objective is to see how a gift card might encourage seniors to use various ride opportunities. Seniors have tended to have issues with some of the transportation apps, and the village is trying to rectify the issue by educating seniors on how to use them and offering them gift cards. Councilwoman Selena Samios had questions regarding maintenance of softball fields, while Councilman Jeff Hmara asked about the expenses regarding upkeep of the parks. According to Village Manager Ray Liggins, Veterans Park is the most expensive park per acre to maintain, largely due to the fountains. Before Veterans Day, the council agreed to refurbish the site for $18,000. The village will spend $18.4 million on various capital projects See RPB BUDGET, page 4
RPB ROTARY CLUB INSTALLATION GALA
The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach kicked off its 30th anniversary year with the installation of new officers on Friday, June 28 at Palms West Hospital. Shown above, incoming President Daniel Morales receives the gavel from outgoing President Jeff Hmara. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Two-Year Overhaul Nearly Complete At Cypress Trails
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report When students return to Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach for the 201920 school year next month, they will walk into an almost totally refreshed facility. Just a few finishing touches will be done at night during their school year. “This is the second summer in a row that they have worked on the school, and it is in the final stages of phase four of the renovation,” Cypress Trails Principal Bruce Saulter said. “We’re celebrating 30 years since the school opened in 1990, and many of the things have not been redone since the school opened.” The $8.1 million project is a to-
tal overhaul of the 95,000-squarefoot school that sits on 20 acres in the southern portion of the community near the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. “It is a complete refresh of the facility,” Saulter said. The funding comes from the 2016 one-cent sales surtax referendum, which is being used to refurbish schools throughout the county. School District Media Relations Specialist Julie Houston Trieste reported to the Town-Crier on aspects of the budget and some of the related costs. She said that work on the school has included the building envelope with the goal of preventing water intrusion and waterproof applications to roof, windows
and exterior doors, gutters and downspouts, and exterior finishes like the stucco; perimeter fencing; compliance with signage, CSIR and ADA regulations; replacement of custodial equipment; fire/life/ safety electrical switchgear and alarm upgrades; and an emergency generator. Additionally, students will notice new interior repairs like fresh paint and improvements like vinyl floorings, acoustical ceiling tiles, new classroom and media center furniture, new and improved intercom and sound systems, with $350,000 invested in new technology throughout the school and media center. Students will not only see the See CYPRESS, page 16
Old HVAC System — The 30-year-old air conditioning system (above) was replaced with new air handlers, chiller, controls and fans. PHOTO COURTESY CYPRESS TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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ROYAL PALM CELEBRATES SIX HONOREES AT 60TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a special reception and ceremony to mark the community’s 60th anniversary on Sunday, June 30 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Hors’ d’oeuvres and beverages were served, and there was a slideshow presentation of Royal Palm Beach people and the community over the past 60 years. Six village residents were honored for their community service through the years: Diane DiSanto, Rob Hill, Phyllis Katz, Dan Splain, Jackie Larson and Jess Santamaria. Each were presented with plaques and given a chance to address the crowd. County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay was on hand to present a proclamation to Mayor Fred Pinto. Souvenir booklets, coffee cups and water bottles were handed out with Royal Palm Beach’s new slogan, “A Place You Call Home.” PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
(Front row) Honorees Diane DiSanto, Phyllis Katz, Jess Santamaria, Dan Splain, Jackie Larson and Rob Hill; and (back row) Village Manager Ray Liggins, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilman Jeff Hmara, Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky and Councilman Richard Valuntas.
County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay presents a proclamation to Mayor Fred Pinto in honor of the village’s anniversary.
Mayor Fred and Donielle Pinto with Dana and former Mayor David Lodwick.
Honoree Diane DiSanto with Village Manager Ray Liggins.
Honoree Rob Hill with Councilman Richard Valuntas.
Honoree Phyllis Katz with Councilwoman Selena Samios.
(Seated) Whitney Morgan, Rob Hill II, Donna Hill, Vicky Hill and Russell Hill; and (standing) Frank Hill, Ray Liggins and honoree Rob Hill.
Honoree Dan Splain with Councilman Jeff Hmara.
Honoree Jackie Larson with Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky.
Honoree Jess Santamaria with Mayor Fred Pinto.
(Seated) Liz Wagner, Lisa Krance, Ryan Krance, Casey Krance and Martin Krance; and (standing) Kathy Drahos, Diane DiSanto, Pat Steinborn and Linda Stefantik.
Jill Benjamin, Michelle Santamaria and Victoria Santamaria with Ken Adams.
Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center staff members Mike Mikolaichik, Michael Taylor, Eva Taveras, Jaclyn Rodriguez, Nicolas Wishart, Errol Wright and Robert Harricharan.
Honorees Jess Santamaria and Diane DiSanto.
Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) members gather for a group photo.
(Seated) Marion Barry and Carmen Campbell; and (standing) Fae Smith, Gretchen Lugo, Dolores Valentine and Dolly Hughes.
Helio and Effie Gonzalez with Ray Nazareth and Cindy Apel.
Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara with honoree Phyllis Katz.
Ron Oliveire played music and sang to entertain guests.
Councilman Jeff Hmara, Dan Splain, Elizabeth Stolkowsi and Victoria Santamaria.
Village Clerk Diane DiSanto with Dana and former Mayor David Lodwick.
A cake was on hand to help celebrate the village’s 60th anniversary.
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Property Appraiser: County Property Values Up 6.21 Percent
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Property values increased 6.21 percent in Palm Beach County from 2018 to 2019, according to a report released July 1 by Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks. The increase was slightly above the property appraiser’s initial estimation of 5.73 percent released in May. The valuations are based on market conditions as of Jan. 1, according to the Jacks’ office, which submitted the 2019 preliminary tax roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and local taxing authorities on July 1. Taxing authorities will use these
values to help them prepare their budgets for fiscal year 2019-20 and determine proposed millage rates for ad valorem taxes. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves saw a 6.39 percent rise in preliminary taxable value from $313,290,118 in 2018 to $333,323,022 in 2019. Net new value was $4,343,131, raising the taxable value to $337,666,153, a 7.78 percent increase. The Village of Royal Palm Beach had a 4.13 percent increase in preliminary taxable value from $2,850,239,327 in 2018 to $2,968,090,315 in 2019. Net new value of $15,219,208 raised the taxable value to $2,983,309,523, a 4.67 percent increase.
The Village of Wellington had a 3.28 percent increase in preliminary taxable value from $8,323,416,698 in 2018 to $8,596,505,008 in 2019. Net new value of $89,311,049 raised the taxable value to $8,685,816,057, a 4.35 percent increase. The county’s newest and rapidly developing City of Westlake saw an increase in preliminary taxable value of 44.24 percent from $45,341,742 in 2018 to $65,399,618 in 2019. Net new value of $43,468,354 increased the taxable value to $108,867,972, a 140.11 percent increase. The total preliminary taxable value for all cities in Palm Beach
County increased 4.77 percent from $130,746,414,964 in 2018 to $136,981,453,581 in 2019. New construction of $2,088,326,652 increased the total taxable value to $139,069,136,317, a 6.37 percent increase. Palm Beach County preliminary taxable values increased 4.83 percent from $187,334,775,743 in 2018 to $196,380,573,741 in 2019. New construction of $2,589,802,843 increased the taxable value to $198,970,376,584, a 6.21 percent increase. “Palm Beach County’s market value continues to experience a steady increase year over year,” Jacks said. “Construction in apartment complexes, hotels and ware-
housing is helping to create value in many areas.” Once the tax roll is approved, usually in late July, the Property Appraiser’s Office will prepare the Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for Palm Beach County residents, which are mailed in mid-August. This is the second of three certifications of value required by law of the Property Appraiser’s Office. A final certification occurs prior to the Nov. 1 tax bill. Area governments are already deep in their annual budgeting process. The Wellington Village Council will consider resolutions approving millage rates for the village
and assessments for the Acme Improvement District at a meeting on Tuesday, July 9. The village has started its annual Budget Challenge, which is continuing through Aug. 11. Details are available online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/ budgetchallenge. The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors held its first public hearing Wednesday, May 1 on a proposed budget of $18,576,613 for the upcoming fiscal year, which is higher than the current year’s budget but holds assessments steady or lower due to carryover from previous years. The district has a workshop and hearing set for Wednesday, July 17.
RODEO BRINGS ARRIGO BULL BASH MANIA TO SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS The South Florida Fairgrounds hosted Double K Rodeo Productions for its Arrigo Bull Bash Mania on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. Though the company has been showing in the area for five years, this was the first show they’ve done in the summer. Hundreds of people arrived at the Agriplex Arena to watch the cowboys battle the bulls. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER
Bull rider Micheal Dallas prays over the cowboys before the show.
Rodeo attendees carry the American flag to show respect and appreciation for the country prior to the bull rides.
2019 Miss Silver Spurs Makenzie Conner prepares to ride.
Devonte Pegeese, who recently hit 121,000 views on his YouTube video “The Git Up Dance,” leads members of the audience in a dance battle while the crowd cheered.
Heather Lynn waits for the show to start aboard Mocha.
The bulls were held in the back of the arena, away from the crowd, until their debut.
Mathias Shepherd, 6, proudly sports a cowboy hat and new lariat.
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Wellington Seeks Resident Input Through Budget Challenge
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington is willing to lend an ear and listen to all suggestions from members of the public who live, work or play in Wellington regarding how the village will spend its revenue over the next year. Launching the fiscal year 201920 Budget Challenge is the latest initiative of the village to garner
input from the public on how tax dollars should be spent. Wellington is promoting the Budget Challenge between July 1 and Aug. 11 — 42 days — and asks everyone to participate. The Budget Challenge will help Wellington set its funding priorities for the next fiscal year and help staff create a balanced budget that reflects the needs of the community.
Last year’s spending package of $96.8 million included almost $16 million earmarked for capital improvements throughout various funds. Ongoing projects represented $2.7 million in capital project funds, one-time projects were almost $5 million and utility projects were $8.2 million. The $2.7 million in ongoing projects mainly represented the cost of improving neighborhood
signs, parks and trails; Village Park improvements; Safe Neighborhoods projects, the Acme Improvement District renewal and replacement plan; multi-use paths and bike lanes; and village entrance signage, which was budgeted at nearly $1 million by itself. Big projects for the next year including the much-discussed Lake Wellington waterfront. The village wants to know what
residents think of these priorities and how they’d like to see funds allocated in the future. The Budget Challenge survey allows residents to make decisions about how much support certain services should receive, such as law enforcement, roadway enhancements, recreational and cultural facilities, parks programming, customer service and more. The public can take the budget
challenge by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov/budgetchallenge, as well as at upcoming events or by visiting the Wellington Municipal Complex during normal business hours to participate in the survey. There are also survey links posted on the village’s Facebook page (facebook.com/VillageofWellington), Twitter (@Wellingtonflgov), WellingtonTV and on village utility bills.
Palm Beach County Honored By Florida Association Of Counties The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) recently recognized several Palm Beach County commissioners and employees during an awards ceremony at the FAC annual conference in Orange County. District 6 County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay was named president-elect of the statewide organization, which assists counties in effectively serving and repre-
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continued from page 1 cost swim program for children ages two through 12 who meet certain qualifications,” she said. “The Wellington Aquatics Center does participate in this program, along with 15 other aquatic facilities. We have given out over 3,100 vouchers to individual children for swimming lessons.” According to the Drowning Prevention Coalition, if a child is drowning, the coalition recommends “reach, throw, don’t go.” Before you take a rescue action, call 911 for help. Only reach for the drowning victim, don’t jump into the water to rescue a person or pet in distress. Reach while lying on your stomach to avoid being pulled into the water, and if possible, reach with an elongated item like a flotation object that the anxious person can take hold of and be pulled out of the water. “Don’t go” means do not attempt to rescue someone by jumping into the water. A panicked person or pet can cause you to be in danger as they attempt to use you as a flotation device to save themselves. If you are an adult, capable of saving yourself without a flotation device in a body of water, and the distressed person or pet is not conscious, do not jump in unless you have a flotation device in your possession. While drowning in bathtubs, pools or the ocean are more wellknown, there is another common drowning situation here in Palm Beach County. “The third leading cause of drowning in this county are cars going into canals and people drowning,” Stewart said. “This is a big issue. We also want to educate
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continued from page 1 hear a consensus on this board that we wanted to pay 50 percent for dependent coverage.” Argue was also concerned that a public meeting had been postponed from prior to the board’s June meeting to July. “This does not reflect what we’ve been talking about all year,” she said. Argue noted that a workshop should be scheduled prior to sending the Truth in Millage (TRIM) rate to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. Supervisor Joni Martin agreed that the budget must be looked at again before final approval. Supervisor Tim Sayre, however, disagreed with removing the 50 percent healthcare coverage for staff dependents and cutting future funding for capital infrastructure improvements. “This is a hard budget to go through,” Sayre said. “We’re short $1.3 million because we
senting Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration. Mayor Mack Bernard earned the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC) designation. The ACC program requires 27 hours of course work focusing on leadership, with an emphasis on the future of Florida. District 5 County Commission-
er Mary Lou Berger, along with Bernard, were named to the FAC Board of Directors. Additionally, FAC honored the three Palm Beach County leaders as Presidential Advocates for their work during the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. This recognition is given to county commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in advocating with FAC during the 2019 session.
“During the legislative session, our role becomes increasingly important as hundreds of bills are heard that have a direct impact on our communities,” FAC Immediate Past-President and Hendry County Commissioner Karson Turner said. “Those receiving this honor displayed a commitment not only to advance our counties’ legislative agenda but to their community and the state.”
Darren Romelus, a staff member of Bernard’s, completed the Florida Counties Foundation’s County Government Education program covering topics such as county government structure, budget and finance, growth management, ethics and Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law. Also, Palm Beach County employees in Public Safety, Public Affairs and Fire-Rescue were
honored with the Outstanding Service Award from the Small County Coalition for “leadership and advocacy on behalf of rural areas in Florida.” Several county volunteers went to Bay and Calhoun counties to provide emergency management support and assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which devastated the Panhandle area last fall.
the public on this subject. That’s what we are here for, to spread the word about drowning. It is preventable.” If you are trapped in a car, you have one minute to escape the car, according to Drowning Prevention Coalition literature. Electronic windows may work for a brief time, so open them as quickly as possible. Stay calm, remove or cut your seat belt. Push children out before you. Don’t take anything heavy or unnecessary with you. If you find that you are trapped in the car, go to the rear so you can breathe longer. Keep your hand on the car door, as the door should open when the pressure in the car is equalized. Having an escape tool is recommended. For a free brochure on surviving a sinking vehicle, visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/drowningprevention/PDF/ Car_Canal_Brochure.pdf. “Our job is to get the word out to Wellington residents about this lifesaving issue. I am hoping you can help me with this,” Stewart told the committee. “I would like for you to become water safety advocates. I want you to tell everybody you know that there is a Drowning Prevention Coalition in Palm Beach County that will come to your HOA or club, or any group that may benefit.” More information can be found online at www.pbcgov.com/ drowningprevention. In other business: • The Public Safety Committee chose Michael Well to serve as chair over the next year and Ron Herman to serve as vice chair. • The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office submitted nominations for Wellington’s annual Top Cop Award. The three nominees were: Deputy Jennifer Baker, Deputy Ricardo Condero and Deputy Ashley Carseni. Baker was chosen for the honor. Baker has been employed by the PBSO for 15 years. She is known for her work with juveniles and developing a rapport with the
residents of the community. • Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue nominated three recipients for Wellington’s Top Firefighter Award. The nominees were Capt. Craig Dube, Driver/Operator Andrew Moreira and Capt. David Prill. Prill was chosen for the honor. Set to retire in October, Prill has served 29 years with PBCFR. He is a leader and counted on by
his battalion. He has trained and mentored many young firefighters and new officers. • There was a discussion of video surveillance. PBSO Lt. Eli Shaivitz told the committee that surveillance cameras are permitted if they show a written notice that the public is being monitored by cameras or for security purposes. If the cameras are plainly or immi-
nently obvious, then the recipient is obeying the law. The danger areas are where people have an expectation of privacy, like bathrooms or locker rooms. • PBCFR District Chief William Rowley discussed the national “Stop the Bleed” initiative. “Stop the Bleed addresses the most preventable causes of traumatic death in the country,” Row-
ley said. “This is uncontrolled bleeding. This is a national initiative training that I have been doing around the community.” Working with village staff, Rowley has placed Stop the Bleed kits all around Wellington. “The kits consist of a tourniquet, gloves, packing material to fill a hole and gauze to control bleeding,” he explained.
allocated money to a park that we need to finish, so we need to find the $1.3 million. Sure, we can eliminate $20 here and $20 there. I was the one who stood up in front of this board for three years previous to being here rallying about not taking money against stuff that they needed to hold back for. I was the one who brought up the inverted siphon and putting away money so that we would have it for that.” Sayre added that he had brought up putting in money for the paving, pointing out that the easy cut is the $750,000 against one year for future pavement of roads. “This is a tough year, with the $1.3 million that wasn’t in the utility funds that should have been there,” he said, adding that $300,000 earned in high interest savings accounts have been added to the budget as a buffer. “There are board members saying that we shouldn’t have the $400,000 in there to help our families provide healthcare for children. I don’t understand why this board is against helping provide healthcare for our employees’ children.” “Please stop with your political comments,” Argue said.
“This is a political position,” Sayre said. “You are making assertions that are false that we don’t care about our employees or their children,” Argue said. “You want to cut $400,000 that they allocated to see if we could give extra coverage to help with the healthcare for children of employees… when we haven’t even looked at what we can provide yet,” Sayre said. He explained that the insurance provider had included dependent care as an option for the board to consider. “I, for one, am glad they put it in the budget,” Sayre said. “If the board decides that we shouldn’t have it in there, I will abide by the vote of the board, but in the meantime, I am not going to get on [ITID staff] for putting stuff in there that they felt we should look at.” Sayre added that about 33 percent of the district’s budget goes to employees, “Which leaves 66 percent of the budget to do what we need to do,” he said. “We had to make up the $1.3 million out of the utility fund, so this is going to be a tough year on
the budget, and, yes, we can go back and look at it again,” Sayre said. “As far as the park, we’re talking about swings, we cut from $140,000 to $70,000. I’m sure they looked at what equipment we need… They can present that to us at the workshop. Those are some
of the tough cuts we need to make to finish the park.” Sayre added that he did not favor including projects at Acreage Community Park South, such as the proposed equestrian parking lot, until it has a certificate of occupancy.
“Let’s get it done to a point where it’s finished, and then we can move forward with other projects,” Sayre said. The board agreed with the suggestion to hold another budget workshop on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m.
The Commons Park area will also receive new sand to mimic a beach and a new bridge, but there will not be any swimming allowed. The village does not want people going into the retention ponds, but rather enjoy the area without getting wet. Pinto was pleased with the budget workshop. “We had a lot of good discussion on a lot of different issues,” he told the Town-Crier after the meeting. “Our discussions are mostly on fiscal policy, asking questions on things we can consider. We don’t want to have one policy and be talking through two sides of our face. We are cognizant of how we spend taxpayer dollars.” Because of the village’s ongoing strategic planning process, Royal Palm Beach generally has few
surprises in the budget workshops and formal budget hearings. This strategic planning process lays the framework for the village manager to construct the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and present it to the council. “We now tell the village manager whatever we discussed tonight and whatever changes we made to go forward from here,” Pinto explained. Next up, the village will formally set the property tax rate. “Our next meeting is on July 18, which will include the proposed millage rate,” Pinto said. “Right now, we are proposing it stay the same. But by statute, we have to vote on that and adopt it before the final acceptance of the budget. Once we have done that, we are locked in for the next fiscal year.”
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RPB Rotary Club Inducts Officers For 2019-20 At Annual Dinner
The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach kicked off its 30th anniversary year with the installation of new officers on Friday, June 28 at Palms West Hospital. Outgoing President Jeff Hmara presented a summary of the club’s accomplishments during his term, including a tribute dinner honoring the schools of Royal Palm Beach. Hmara presented a number of certificates of appreciation to club members who went above and beyond over the last year.
Among those honored were Foundation Committee Chair Dr. Sarda Bhandary for his leadership in securing a global grant to purchase hospital equipment for Spanish Town Hospital in Jamaica. Also honored was Lorna Kernizan, who chaired the Membership Committee and spearheaded a successful new member year. Lynn Balch, a club charter member, was cited for his leadership of the Club Services Committee. Steve Logan was honored for
his leadership of the Rotary Has Heart Program, as was Tony Englert, who led the Crystal Apple Program honoring outstanding teachers, and Diane Smith, who chaired the Deputy of the Quarter Program honoring local law enforcement officers. Following a buffet dinner prepared by the executive chef of Palms West Hospital, the new officers were installed by Assistant District Governor Evelyn Flores, a past president of the local club.
The new officers are President Daniel Morales, President-Elect Dan Splain, Vice President Scott Snyder, Secretary Joan Scherer, Treasurer George Zabul, SergeantAt-Arms Steve Epstein and Past President Jeff Hmara. Morales closed the evening by calling on all members to step up and help enhance Rotary’s record of service to the community as the club navigates its 30th anniversary year. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Outgoing officers Jeff Hmara, Roland Amateis, Dan Splain, Steve Epstein, Lorna Kernizan, Keith Jordano, Lynn Balch and Donielle Pinto.
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County OKs Study For Creating Deep-Water Reservoir At Mecca
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, July 2 approved a consultant study to evaluate the Mecca Farms site north of The Acreage as a potential reservoir or flow way as part of the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project. In April, the commissioners directed staff to continue the project, but to reconsider the use of the Mecca Farms property as an aboveground impoundment, citing concerns about possible flooding if a breach should occur, as well as public sentiment about aesthetics of an above-ground reservoir. The project is intended to improve the quantity, quality, timing and distribution of water flow to the northwest fork of the Loxahatchee River and restore hydro-
logical conditions and connectivity of wetlands and watersheds that form the historic headwaters of the river. The study approved on Tuesday authorizes KimleyHorn and Associates to perform an assessment of a deep storage reservoir proposed for the Mecca site at a cost of $199,956. At a commission workshop on April 30, county staff reported on the proposed Loxahatchee River project being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and after hearing numerous public comments and commission discussion about the deep-water storage at the Mecca site, the commissioners directed staff to communicate key concerns and expressed interest in collaborating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District,
which owns the site, to reconsider the Mecca reservoir to be more compatible with adjacent lands. The commissioners also supported staff’s desire for the county to be in a stronger leadership position with regard to the development of locally preferred water resource projects and supported staff’s recommendation to hire technical consultants in an effort to optimize or improve the Loxahatchee River project. This evaluation will identify and assess additional alternatives and provide technical information necessary to enable continued collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the SFWMD, and provide tools that can be used for future county water resources planning and management activities in the region. Key features of the proposed
project include a reservoir on the Mecca site, four aquifer storage and recovery wells, and improved connections between the river and the watershed. The project would achieve river restoration flow targets 91 percent of the time in the dry season and 98 percent of the time in wet season. The estimated cost is $473 million, and design and construction are estimated to require 9 to 15 years. Staff recommended continuing to support state and federal efforts to achieve ecosystem restoration goals for the Loxahatchee River watershed. The Loxahatchee River restoration project was once part of the enormous L8 Reservoir project, which was repurposed in 2012 by the SFWMD to help control stormwater runoff to the stormwater treatment areas at the north
end of the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Part of the new proposed plan includes directing some of the excess stormwater from the Indian Trail Improvement District northward to the Loxahatchee Slough. At the April meeting, several
people expressed a preference for a deep-water reservoir or a flow way, rather than an above-ground reservoir, citing better aesthetics and compatibility with surrounding areas. The study was approved on the consent agenda without comment.
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through the month of July. For those who’ve been thinking about adopting a furry friend, there is no better time than now. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and will receive a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food. To view all animals available at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, visit www.pbcgov. com/snap or stop by the shelter to meet them in person.
YOU FARM IN LOXAHATCHEE HOSTS ITS FIRST SUMMER BARN SALE EVENT
Residents of the western communities and beyond attended You Farm’s Summer Barn Sale, staged in cooperation with Ruffles & Overalls, on Saturday, June 29. Local businesses set up booths and sold a wide array of products. Despite the somewhat stormy weather, families and individuals showed up to explore the different products and creations from local vendors. This was the first barn sale that You Farm has thrown, but owner Stefan Horbonis hopes to make it a seasonal event. Learn more at www.youfarmgreens.com. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER
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The Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control Division, in collaboration with the Facilities Development & Operations Department, will hold a community meeting to gain feedback on future renovations to the Animal Care & Control main shelter, located at 7100 Belvedere Road. The meeting will be held Wednesday, July 24 at Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) in the main chambers at 6:30 p.m. During this meeting, members of the public will hear about Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control’s mission, vision, objectives, history of operations, and present day operational needs
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Bastille Day Celebration At The Norton
Once again, the Norton Museum of Art will sport a beret to celebrate Bastille Day. All activities will be presented with a French twist. The air will be filled with French music and the aroma of French food. Visitors will be able to view impressive French impressionism; learn about French artists, including Monet, Matisse, Degas, Bonnard, Toulouse-Lautrec and others whose renowned work is in the museum collection or on view; create a French-influenced masterpiece guided by teaching artists; watch a cool French film; and more.
This year’s celebration is from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 and is free to the public. The restaurant at the Norton will serve French selections for lunch and offer French drinks and tri-color snow-cones throughout the day. Free parking is available across the street at 1501 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. For additional information, call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
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Movie ‘Life In The Doghouse’ Now Available On Netflix
Following the release of Life in the Doghouse on Netflix on June 1, Danny & Ron’s Rescue has received an unprecedented amount of enthusiasm for sharing the inspiring story of part-time Wellington residents Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta’s passion for dog rescue in the feature documentary. With the help of the film, directed by Ron Davis, produced by Docutainment Films and distributed by FilmRise, the story of their commitment to helping dogs is reaching across the globe. The film, released via FilmRise’s Theatrical on Demand platform last year, chronicles the highs and lows of the couple’s rescue efforts as they approach 10,000 dogs saved over a decade after the founding of Danny & Ron’s Rescue. The unique operation run out of their South Carolina home has continued to draw dog lovers and activists to their important work, influencing communities everywhere to be responsible pet owners. Prior to being released on Netflix, Robertshaw and Danta’s heartwarming story was featured on The Today Show, the CBS Evening News, Fox News and the Hallmark Channel. The team at Danny & Ron’s Rescue is thrilled with the additional reach that Netflix has given them. “We are blown away and humbled by the messages and support we have received since the release of Life in the Doghouse on Netflix,” Danta said. “This platform has given us the opportunity to
The movie poster for Life In The Doghouse, which is now available to viewers on Netflix. not only reach more people in our country, but the entire world. It is our hope that communicating the importance of adoption, as well as spaying and neutering, will have far reaching effects on communities and dogs everywhere.” Driven by passion and on a mission to speak for helpless animals that have no voice, Robertshaw and Danta have showed no signs of slowing since embarking on their journey with the rescue in 2005. All of the filmmaker’s net proceeds from Life in the Doghouse are being donated to dog rescue efforts around the country. For more information, visit www.dannyronsrescue.org or e-mail info@dannyronsrescue. org.
Jessica Day Earns Degree From WCSU
Western Connecticut State University conferred master’s and doctoral degrees on Sunday, May 19 at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. Among the graduates was Jessica Day of Loxahatchee, who earned a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis. Western Connecticut State Uni-
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Equestrian Journalist Catie Staszak Wins Award For Profile Of Rothchild
Globetrotting equestrian Catie Staszak recently received recognition at the American Horse Publications’ 2019 Equine Media Awards for her 2018 Noelle Floyd magazine article, “Farewell, Rothchild: The Little Horse That Could — And Did.” The feature is a retirement tribute to two-time Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward’s longtime mount, who jumped Ward to individual gold at the 2011 Pan American Games. “Rothchild was never known as the horse that has the most scope or the best style, but he unquestionably had the biggest heart,” Staszak said. “He inspired many, including myself, that anything is possible with grit. He didn’t owe his team anything and now gets to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Being able to tell this legendary horse’s story was a true honor.” Staszak’s story, which follows Rothchild’s noteworthy career through interviews with Ward, Ward’s manager Lee McKeever, U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and others, received second place honors in the Freelance Writing category, the largest in the competition with 28 submissions from across the country. In total, there were 711 entries from 119 American Horse Publications members. Winners were announced June 1 at the 2019 Equine Media Conference in Albuquerque, N.M.
“I would like to congratulate all the finalists whose hard work and dedication to the industry were so deservingly recognized,” Staszak said. “I am proud and honored to be considered among these individuals, who all strive to bring awareness to our beloved and diverse equestrian sport.” Staszak regularly works with FEI TV, Carr-Hughes Productions and the NBC Sports Network, CBS Sports Network and more. She also moderated at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, and covered local sports in West Palm Beach with ESPN West Palm, WPTV News Channel 5, WFLX FOX 29 and as a SportsCenter Update anchor on ESPN 106.3. Her résumé also includes being a TV host and handicapper at Gulfstream Park racetrack, which was her first fulltime job after graduating at the top of her class from the University of Miami in 2014. Staszak operates her own Catie Staszak Media, which encompasses her many multimedia journalism services, from on-air talent and broadcasting, to producing, script writing, print journalism, web design, media consulting and more. For more information about Staszak, visit www.facebook.com/ catiestaszakmedia or www.catiestaszak.com. To learn more about the AHP Equine Media Awards, visit www.americanhorsepubs.org.
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Fellowship Sends Palm Beach County Teachers To Facing History Seminars
The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews has awarded full scholarships to 10 local educators to attend summer seminars hosted by Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO), a Massachusetts-based international educational and professional development organization. The fellowship has been sending teachers to FHAO workshops for more than 20 years and considers it one of its most important projects. Past attendees describe the experience as life-changing and attest to the impact on their students. Eight teachers will attend “The Holocaust and Human Behavior”
session in Memphis, Tenn., set for July 16-18. With Holocaust education mandated but unfunded in Florida, the training and materials the teachers receive provide them with the resources needed to bring the curriculum to their classrooms, school and community. The fellowship’s education committee maintains contact with the attendees upon their return to help ensure implementation of the program and connection with their fellow FHAO alums. Attending “The Holocaust and Human Behavior” in Memphis are Robert Bayless of the Benjamin School, Mary Cooney of St. Ann Catholic School, Nathan
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Palm Beach Classics Donates Mini Cars To Kids Cancer Foundation
By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Young patients receiving support from the Kids Cancer Foundation were given the chance to try out some sweet new pint-sized rides, courtesy of Palm Beach Classics, last week. During the monthly Kids Night Out program on Friday, June 28, two shiny new mini-me cars were presented to the Kids Cancer Foundation. The cars will be donated to Palms West Hospital, where they will be used to transport young patients to procedures. Kids Night Out is a program for young cancer patients and their families to enjoy quality time together, or for parents to get away for a couple of hours knowing their kids are in safe hands. “This is usually a monthly event, and they often have themes,” volunteer Donna Leone
said. “It is a night out for the kids with activities, food and all kinds of fun things going on. Some parents also like to stay and have fun with the kids and chat with other parents.” There are many other services available through the foundation. “We do case management, helping families find resources in the community, whether it’s local, state or national resources, to provide financial assistance,” KCF Executive Director Michelle O’Boyle explained. “We also offer tutoring, and we have a child enrichment program. They can come here during the week, Monday through Friday, when we have different programs. We also have volunteers who come in and work with them.” Volunteer opportunities range from regular programs to single events, and teens looking to com-
plete service hours are welcome. Potential volunteers should contact Director of Programs Nicole Guererri at nicole@kidscancersf.org. The special mini cars, donated by Palm Beach Classics, is part of the company’s new MiniMe Cars & Coffee program taking place each month. For more information, visit www.minimecarsandcoffee. com. The Kids Cancer Foundation is located at 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. Drop in hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but potential clients, volunteers or supporters can reach out to the facility in order to schedule an appointment or tour outside at another time. For more information, visit www.kidscancersf.org, call O’Boyle at (561) 371-1298 or e-mail michelle@kidscancersf. org. Palm Beach Classics owner Sidney Vallon introduces Jadrian Perez to a cool new ride.
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Emilia Andersen and Amelie Ogg give ukulele lessons to volunteer Daniella Parra.
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Valeria Parra shows the mini car to Michele Armand, a child life specialist at Palms West Hospital.
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Peyton Walker and Piper Lapaglia decorate beach balls.
Victoria Given, Casey Gibbons decorate beach balls with volunteers Christiana and Ashley Pappachan and Elizabeth Samuel.
Taylor Burke spends time with therapy dog Phoebe.
Palm Beach Classics owner Sidney Vallon shows Ezra Rene the special kid-sized car.
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ROYAL PALM BEACH SENIORS CELEBRATE HOLIDAY WITH A PATRIOTIC PARTY
The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Patriotic Party on Friday, June 28 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. After lunch, the seniors sang patriotic songs led by Ed Slater. Then it was time for dancing to the oldies. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Carol Scholl and Barbara Searls sing the National Anthem.
Dolly Hughes and Jeannine Delgardio.
Vinette Bailey and Ferdinand Hinds.
Ed Slater played patriotic songs while seniors sang along.
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WRMC Taking Part In Clinical Study On New Spina Bifida Treatment
Wellington Regional Medical Center is one of two hospitals in the United States that is currently studying a new minimally invasive, in utero, surgical technique to treat babies that have been diagnosed with open spina bifida, one of the most common birth defects. The hospital’s fetal surgery program, which is led by Dr. Ruben Quintero, has been approved for a Phase 1 clinical trial of a fetoscopic surgical option to treat open spina bifida while the baby is still in the uterus. Quintero collaborated with a team of doctors from Brazil to develop the new minimally invasive approach that is the current focus of the study. Although open surgical intervention for open spina bifida
in utero has been available for more than 10 years, in Quintero’s recently developed minimally invasive fetal surgery, physicians can reach the baby and perform the necessary surgery to treat the condition using thin endoscopes through only a few small skin incisions each less than a quarter-inch long. The fetoscopic approach is less invasive than the open fetal surgery approach, which requires surgically opening the mother’s abdomen and uterus. “This is a promising option for families who are potentially facing the often debilitating, life-long effects of open spina bifida,” Quintero said. “Studies have shown that performing open surgery for spina bifida before birth, instead of waiting until after the baby is born,
is better for the baby. This specific study is to help determine if this minimally invasive approach is as good for the baby, and better for the mother, than the open fetal surgery approach. The studies we performed in Brazil have been very promising.” The fetoscopic approach is not only potentially better for the current pregnancy, but it also reduces the risk of uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies, since the uterus is not opened. Other benefits for mothers include less blood loss, faster recovery time and the opportunity to deliver the current and any future pregnancies through normal methods, not Caesarean section. Spina bifida, which means “cleft spine,” is a condition where
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Measuring My Life Through Fourth Of Julys, Past And Present
Every year, across the nation, families gather to celebrate Independence Day. There are community celebrations, parades, picnics, pool parties, fishing tournaments, outdoor games for the kids and fireworks. I love it. But I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. In my single digit years, dad would drive the family four hours north to grandma’s house, where my mother would help my grandmother make potato salad and dad would help me decorate my bike for the parade. Later, they’d all loudly cheer for me during the running races and were available for snuggling during the fireworks. Once I had children of my own, I was the one getting the family to grandma’s
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that injustice so clear in my mind if I am “grandma?” Not only that but, aren’t grandparents old? How can I be a grandparent if I’m not old? I mean, I don’t feel old. Well, maybe when it comes to getting up from a blanket on the ground, but otherwise... I think back on how many fireworks shows I’ve seen and, frankly, it’s quite a few. More than maybe I’d care to admit. Enough to have become a bit choosy about the individual explosions, in fact. Fireworks have evolved over the years into really spectacular pyrotechnics. More colors have been added (purple!) and they can zip through the air making right angle turns (amazing!). It seems like new fireworks are debuted every year.
I used to like the big orange ones that looked like chrysanthemums, but then they started putting twinkly things on the tips of the “petals,” and I missed the purity of the old ones. Now I lean toward fireworks that spell out words. I like that you have to be quick to read them before they disappear and, anyway, how do they do that? But my all-time favorites are the ones my father calls “duds,” just a loud, fast boom in the air, and then they’re gone. How can they be duds if they’re my favorite? So, I guess I’ve logged a few decades after all, if marked by the evolution of fireworks technology. It’s sobering. Fortunately, I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow the snuggling. That would make me truly old.
‘Yesterday’ Is A Witty And Charming Comedy For Music Lovers
While there are a lot of big movies around this year, a small gentle comedy like Yesterday can charm all of us. The special effects are no better than we might have seen in the late 1960s on television, but the heart of the film rings wonderfully true. Although it is about a man who, due to some cosmic doohickey, is the only one who remembers the Beatles and their songs and becomes “the world’s greatest songwriter” almost overnight, it is actually a bit of a Faust story as that man has to choose between success and love. Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a wildly unsuccessful singer-songwriter in England, who stocks shelves at a large store for money while singing and failing as a street musician. The only one to believe in him is Ellie (Lily James), a teacher who is also his manager. He finally gives up. But then, biking home, he is hit by a bus when all the lights in the world suddenly go out.
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler He wakes up in the hospital missing a couple of teeth. His friends get him a new guitar to replace the one destroyed in the accident and, saying, “I need a great song to start a great guitar” plays and sings the title song. His friends are amazed. “When did you write that one?” He’s shocked, and stammers “Paul McCartney wrote it.” No one ever heard of the Beatles, but they like the song, although one friend does point out after Jack calls it the “greatest song,” that “it’s not Coldplay.”
Playing Beatles songs brings Jack to the attention of others, and he soon becomes a star, leaving Ellie and his old friends behind. Top agent Debra (Kate McKinnon) moves him toward absolute stardom even as he feels more and more a fraud since he knows he didn’t write the songs. The scenes showing success are a lot of fun. There is plenty of material to satirize, and the film does it well. There is also a funny bit of a nightmare of his being on the James Corden show and being introduced to a couple of men from Liverpool… and you can probably guess who. Eventually, he has to make a choice between his fake career and happiness with the loving Ellie. And even that is handled well. The movie, of course, contains many of the great Beatles numbers, a treat for those of my generation. Amusingly, we hear British pop star Ed Sheeran (as him-
self) urging a change in one song to “Hey, Dude.” At another point, a listener suggests a change on another song to “Leave It Be.” Isn’t it amazing that we automatically know how wrong those changes are for songs written a half century ago? The cast is really good. Patel, wellknown as a television star in Britain, is charming and has enough singing ability and charisma to play the central character. No matter what happens, we stay on his side. James, who proved a great singer in the Mamma Mia sequel, is absolutely adorable as the faithful Ellie. She manages to be both cute and beautiful while trying to figure out their relationship. McKinnon is funny, as always. Sheeran is great, gently mocking himself. The movie, as noted above, is not one of the big comedies. There are no big name stars and, frankly, it is not wildly funny. But it has a wonderfully gentle charm as
it focuses on working class Brits suddenly pushed into the limelight. Director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) as well as screenwriter Richard Curtis (Notting Hill, Love Actually) know how to pace a really fun movie. As a quick aside, I tried to see the film at the local Regal theater and, as has almost become normal there, had the film start to fall apart almost from the beginning. First it went about 15 minutes in, then stopped, then started again from close to the beginning, then lost all sound (something not good in a musical) and, finally, the showing was canceled. I saw it the next day at the theater in the mall. The same thing happened several weeks ago. The Regal definitely has problems. But the movie is charming. If you like the Beatles, or simply a nice comedy, go see it. And, to not coin a phrase, I believe in Yesterday.
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Jenna Sellers Miller, who founded Dream Pillow in 2018, encouraged her daughter to dream big. And she did! Seven-year old Harper created and developed Dreamimals, a pillow that comes with Wish Notes on which kids can write out their hopes, dreams and aspirations, tucking their writings into the soft plush pillow for a good night’s sleep. As part of the Battle of the Pop-Up award, Dream Pillow Dreamimals will receive four months of space rent-free. The new store opened at the Mall at Wellington Green on Monday, July 1. “It’s such an honor to be chosen as the winner of the Battle of the Pop-Up,” said Jenna, who owns the online company with her husband, Bryan. “As an online brand, we’re so excited to have the chance to get to know our customers in person, and we couldn’t think of a better place than the Mall at Wellington Green. They have such a unique, fresh approach to interacting with our community, and we are beyond excited to be a part of it.” Harper created Dreamimals to help her brother sleep. Recognized
as the Young Inventor of the Year at the recent Toy and Game Innovation Awards, she came up with the idea to empower children to believe in themselves while experiencing warm and cozy snuggles. The three Dreamimals — Lamby, Sharkie and Pinkie — are plush stuffed toys with a Dream Pocket and Dream Wishes for Better Bedtime. Each Dreamimal comes with a storybook and 60 dream wishes in a gift box with a handle that double as a sleepover suitcase for the Dreamimal. Harper designed the toys to “promote positive thinking and visualization at an early age and encourage kids to dream up silly adventures and flex their imaginations for a good night’s sleep,” Jenna explained. Winning the Battle of the PopUp will introduce Dream Pillow Dreamimals to new shoppers. In addition to their first brick-andmortar space, rent-free for four months, the Millers will also receive use of existing mall or store fixtures, and free utilities. Additional prizes include a $500 merchandising package that includes interior signage, table-print-
Dream Pillow Dreamimals are now on sale at the Mall at Wellington Green. ed displays, and graphic design new audience of young dreamers.” services. The Mall at Wellington Green “We are so pleased to support is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill small local businesses in our area,” Blvd. Hours are Monday through said Rachelle Crain, the Mall at Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Wellington Green’s marketing di- Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Restaurector. “We’re thrilled to welcome rant, theater, department store and the Millers and Dream Pillow holiday hours may vary. Dreamimals to the mall, and to For more information, visit help this fantastic product reach a www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
Students Learn About Finance, Justice System
As a student in Spanish River High School’s American history and law academy, Benjamin Presser has spent years studying the justice system and its role in society. This month, the rising senior got the chance to see what it’s actually like to work in the legal field as part of a summer internship program offered by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. “For so many years, we’ve learned about the court system,” said Presser, one of 32 local high school students who participated in the 12-day program. “We finally got to see it.” The Summer Financial and Justice Literacy Internship Program allows students to work side-byside with dozens of members of the Clerk & Comptroller’s professional team. Students get to sit in on real court cases, see how evidence is handled and learn how the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office invests county funds.
“It really opens your eyes to what these careers are like,” said Mathew Vasquez, a student a Lake Worth High School. Genesis Reyes Sencion, a rising senior at Suncoast High School, is now considering a career in political science as a result of the internship. “I want to have an impact on my community,” she said. The internship program also teaches students how to showcase their skills during a job interview, manage their own finances and plan for retirement. “It is useful information that is going to help determine what I do for the rest of my life,” said Joe Bonevento, a rising senior at Suncoast High School. “It was a very unique experience.” Clerk & Comptroller’s Office Chief Operating Officer Shannon R. Chessman developed the program in 2012 in partnership with Tazeen Rashid, a teacher at Suncoast High School. Since then, the program has expanded to include students from schools across Palm
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great group of interns.” Ryan Jacks, a rising senior at Suncoast High School who is exploring a career in investing, said the program is more than an internship. “It is getting to expose yourself to new things that can help you in your future,” he said.
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WRMC Earns Stroke Achievement Award
Wellington Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. WRMC earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions. “As a Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, Wellington
Regional Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke patients,” CEO Pam Tahan said. “This award is an indication of our commitment to providing our patients the best possible stroke care and improving patient outcomes.” WRMC also received the association’s Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital. To learn more, visit www. wellingtonregional.com.
ABWA To Meet July 10
The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, July 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome. The July speaker is Kathy Gallagher on “Best Practices and the Importance of Striving for it in Your Chapter.” Gallagher is president and co-owner of Key Technical Resources Inc., a certified woman-owned business and a successful recruiting and staffing service in Fort Lauderdale with a focus on the information technology professions. She has been an active member of the ABWA since 1997, serving the Coral Springs charter chapter. She is currently the chapter treasurer for the Southeast Florida Women’s Alliance and is the council chair of the Tri-County Council of the ABWA. To make reservations, or for more information, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694.
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continued from page 1 difference, they will feel the difference with $2.6 million worth of work on a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
system, complete with new air handlers, chiller, controls and fans. “It is a complete renovation for the air system and the air handlers,” Saulter said. Students will find new water fountains and restrooms with all new tiles and fixtures, plus new water and sewer lines, and even a boiler replacement in the kitchen. On the playground, there is improved irrigation, refinished
Restrooms — Students returning to Cypress Trails Elementary School will find new restrooms with all new tiles and fixtures, plus new water and sewer lines.
and rubber surfacing on play courts and new pre-K playground equipment. “They are resurfacing the parking lot and the physical education court,” said Saulter, who added that the fresh blacktop will last for years. New LED lighting is being installed throughout the campus on exterior walls, the parking lot and in classrooms. There have been repairs to the roof and the
structural covered walkways. Saulter noted that some final touches will be done after school starts, like the LED lighting. “They work at night when school starts, so there’s no interruption to the learning environment,” he said. “It has been great teamwork between the contractor, the school district and the taxpayers who approved the funding for it.”
New Air Handlers — Students will feel the difference with $2.6 million worth of work done on the HVAC system. PHOTOS COURTESY CYPRESS TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PBC First In Florida To Adopt Ordinance For Sterile Needle/Syringe Exchange Program
Palm Beach County this week became the first county in the State of Florida to adopt an Infectious Disease Elimination Program ordinance that allows the establishment of a syringe exchange program within its geographic boundaries. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the ordinance pursuant to legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis establishing the Infectious Disease Elimination Act (IDEA). “Research shows that programs like these help reduce the prevalence of blood-borne diseases associated with the reuse of contaminated needles and syringes, and increases entry into substance use disorder treatment centers,” Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay said. “We are excited to be the first county in Florida to pass an ordinance that enables us to establish this type of program. This will prove to be an effective and integral component to our effort to prevent HIV/AIDS and opioid overdoses.”
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department will now begin working with community partners to further develop this initiative. It is expected that the syringe exchange program will operate from one or more fixed locations and utilize mobile units to provide services in targeted areas throughout Palm Beach County. The program is expected to offer free one-to-one exchange of clean, unused hypodermic syringes for used syringes and needles to help prevent the transmission of HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. The program is also expected to provide a bridge to drug treatment, recovery support as well as other primary health and social services for intravenous drug users. In 2017, there were 647 opioid-related deaths in Palm Beach County. In addition, more than 8,400 county residents are currently living with HIV, with nearly one new infection occurring every day.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, July 6 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for info. • Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon (Kobosko’s Crossing, 9160 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host its Brides Across America “United in Love” to honor the sacrifices of servicemen and women the week of July 6-13. Salons across the nation will offer military and first responder brides a selection of designer wedding gowns with values up to $6,000 and sizes ranging from 0 to 24. Visit www. bridesacrossamerica.com to register. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) at 7:20 a.m. Walk for an hour at your own pace. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Basic skills are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, July 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Palm Beach Haitian American Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, with music, food, cultural drinks and crafts. Visit www. southfloridafair.com for more info. • West Palm Beach will host the sixth annual BBQ, Brews & Blues event on Saturday, July 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the city’s Historic Northwest District, three blocks north of Clematis Street on Rosemary Avenue. Guests can enjoy free samples of delicious southern soul food and craft beers by local vendors while supplies last. This year’s event features the blues funk fusion of CeCe Teneal, contemporary blues by Albert Castiglia and the high-octane blues of powerhouse Selwyn Birchwood. Trolley service will be available from downtown West Palm Beach and free parking is available onsite. For more info., visit www.wpb.org/cra or call (561) 822-1550. Sunday, July 7 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, July 7 at 7:50 a.m. Bring plenty of water. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern
Drive) will host Sea Creature Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. Swim on over for tales of favorite animals from under the sea. Enjoy fun songs, dances and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Monday, July 8 • The National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) will open its 2019 Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League on Monday, July 8. Summer league play is on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings running for five weeks. Players will be organized into championship, amateur and beginner blocks. Playoffs between the block winners from all three evenings will be on the final night, Wednesday, Aug. 13 and will be followed by a celebratory lobster dinner and awards ceremony. For more info., call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3, or visit www.croquetnational.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Digital Preservation: Scanning Photos for adults Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 all day. Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Get Busy with Bee-Bot for ages 6 to 10 on Monday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Play with adorable robots while you learn basic logic and programming skills. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host The Coloring Club: Space for ages 13 and up on Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Tuesday, July 9 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for ages 3 and under on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:15 a.m. Jump into these trendy physical, musical classes for your little one and you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Black Hole Bingo for all ages on Tuesdays, July 9 and July 23 at 1 p.m. Enjoy fun family time with a space age twist on this classic game. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stomp Rockets with the 4-H Club of Palm Beach County for
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constellations around the world. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Lego WeDo for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on Friday, July 12 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, July 13 • Have fun with the Girl Scouts and see what it is all about on Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) for mermaids and pirates fun. The cost of $2 includes a patch. To register, contact Peggy at suvm@phoenixsu. com or (561) 723-1285. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Bells, Trumpets, Strings, Oh My!” on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Relax and enjoy the sounds of string, brass and percussion instruments as the Clarion Handbell Choir performs favorite Disney movie songs and more. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The stands at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium will be a sea of pink on Saturday, July 13, when the stadium hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Night to benefit Susan G. Komen Florida. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with a pre-game walk for breast cancer survivors and forever fighters who are invited to attend the game for free. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. when the Jupiter Hammerheads will take on the Palm Beach Cardinals, and throughout the evening, there will be a variety of activities to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer programs and research. Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is located at 4751 Main Street in Jupiter. Tickets are available at www.rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com or (561) 630-1828. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Jimmy Buffett tribute concert by the Caribbean Chillers on Saturday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info. Sunday, July 14 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend and make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.
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Wellington Wahoos Compete In Jupiter Summer Short Course
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Wahoo swim club competed in the Jupiter Dragons Summer Short Course Invitational on Saturday, June 29 at the North County Aquatic Complex. The meet serves as a way for swimmers to work on cutting their time during summer training sessions. The event was held under the sanction of USA Swimming and Florida Gold Coast Swimming. The Wahoos entered 20 swimmers into the competition from ages eight to 21. “This is a developmental meet,” explained longtime Wahoo developmental coach Jeni Hollister. “Summer is typically long course, but we’re short course today, and these kids are just trying to get their J.O. [Junior Olympic] cuts and trying to get their best times.”
Some of the swimmers are college competitors who return for the summer to work on their times as well, according to Hollister. July marks championship month for swimmers, so competitors are striving to work down their times in several of the short course events. “July is a busy month, there’s one weekend after the next with a championship,” Hollister explained. “We have a great team. Our 10-and-unders, they’re amazing. There are many kids who have cuts to go to these championship meets.” One Wahoo swimmer who excelled in the weekend short course meet was 10-year-old Julian Granison, who has been swimming for three years. “The 100, I would usually just pace myself,” he said about preparing for meets. “I practice a lot.” As evident in his persistence,
Granison was one of the fastest swimmers in his age group and explained it felt great when coming in first place. Wahoo swimmers also aspire to compete in the Futures Meet, which is a nationally ranked event with very high standards, so it is likely the club will see some swimmers enter, club head coach Rich Whalen said. Fifteen-year-old Nicole Aguilar is one of the Wahoos’ topranked swimmers. She will forge ahead to work on her times with the goal to compete at the national level. The Wellington Wahoos will host the Palm Beach County B Championships this weekend, July 6-7. To learn more about the swim team, or this weekend’s meet, visit www.wellingtonswimming. com.
10-year-old Wahoo swimmer Julian Granison competes in the 50-yard butterfly event.
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13-year-old Marley Rubin competes in the 100-yard butterfly event for the Wahoo team.
Wahoo swimmer Emily Eaton starts in the 13-year-old division 100-yard back stroke.
Olivia Polston and Eden Tiscione start from the boards for the Wahoo swim team in the 200-yard freestyle, 10-year-old division.
Wahoo swimmer Olly Rottcher gets ready in the eight-and-under 25-yard freestyle division.
Triple Crown Award Goes To Jan Brons And Okeeheelee To Host 2019 Scholastica At GCDA Summer Solstice Event Water Ski Championships
Dressage rider Jan Brons rode to excellence in the Grand Prix aboard Scholastica during the recent Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA) Summer Solstice show at the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex in Wellington. The pair scored a 66.522 percent and came in second in the class, just slightly behind Shannon Dueck. Scholastica is a stunning Oldenburg mare owned by Amy Swendlin. “This is the first time she’s been back in the ring since November,” Brons said. “It went really well — as good as I could possibly make her be. She was
really honest in the ring.” For their outstanding performance, the pair earned the Triple Crown Excellence Award. This award is given to a horse and rider team that demonstrates exemplary achievement within the equestrian community, as well as showing exceptionally good health and fitness. Brons said he was thrilled and very grateful to have been chosen for the award. The prize included a beautiful tri-colored ribbon and commemorative plaque, along with a coupon for a bag of Triple Crown horse feed. As the official feed sponsor of the U.S. Equestrian Federation,
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MARY POPPINS FLIES INTO WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER FOR MOVIE NIGHT
On Friday, June 28, the Wellington Amphitheater hosted a movie night and showed Mary Poppins Returns. Many parents brought their kids to see the popular Disney movie. There was an ice cream food truck and a stand that sold food, as well as hot dogs, popcorn and candies. Along the way, the Somerset Academy of the Arts was there to promote the new Wellington school. For information about future movie night events, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER
Ethan Mitchell, Jace-Owen Gliezo and Kimberly Vallejo enjoy movie night.
Wellington residents enjoy a lazy summer evening at the amphitheater.
The crowd settles in as the movie’s intro credits roll.
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USA Gymnastics Championships Coming To The Palm Beaches
More than 1,000 of the nation’s top trampoline and tumbling gymnasts and coaches will converge on the Palm Beaches to participate in the 2019 Stars and Stripes Championships on July 20-21 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The two-day championships will feature competition in men’s and women’s trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline in various age categories. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is the local host while USA Gymnastics is the event organizer. This national meet consists of competitions for levels 5-7 in both the trampoline and tumbling disciplines. “The Stars and Stripes Championships is the culmination of the
competitive season for these gymnasts,” said Jacqui Godfrey, director of trampoline and tumbling for USA Gymnastics. “These talented gymnasts may well compete on the world stage in the years to come. We hope the community will come and see first-hand the amazing skills the athletes perform.” The Stars and Stripes Championships will create enormous tourism and economic benefits for the Palm Beaches. Combining coaches, exhibitors and spectators with the athletes, more than 3,000 visitors from across the United States are expected to come through the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The arrival of traveling participants will create more than $2 million of economic impact while
filling thousands of hotel rooms. Trampoline events involve athletes using trampolines that can propel them up to 30 feet in the air, during which they can perform double, triple and quadruple twisting somersaults. Tumbling utilizes elevated rodfloor runways that enable athletes to jump at heights more than 10 feet and execute a variety of acrobatic maneuvers. For the double-mini competition, the athlete makes a short run, leaps onto a small two-level trampoline, performs an aerial maneuver and dismounts onto a landing mat. Trampoline and tumbling joined USA Gymnastics in 1999 and made its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
“We are thrilled to host the Stars & Stripes Championships at the Palm Beach County Convention Center,” said George Linley, executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “Palm Beach County will be home to one of the premier gymnastics events in the nation, and our destination will undoubtedly be hosting future Olympians. Our sports commission is excited to partner with the Palm Beach County Convention Center, which is a dynamic and versatile facility that has been transformed to host a variety of marquee sports events on both a national and global level.” The USA Gymnastics Stars and Stripes Championships signifies the third national gymnastics meet
to take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in the last four years. In 2015, this venue was home to the USA Gymnastics Men’s Southeast Regional Championships, and in 2018 it held the Tim Rand Invitational, which is one of the top international competitions for girls taking place annually in Florida. Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the sole national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the United States. USA Gymnastics has many responsibilities, including selecting and training the U.S. gymnastics teams for Olympic Games and World Championships; promoting and developing gymnastics on a grassroots and national level; and serving as a resource center for
member clubs, fans and gymnasts throughout the United States. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, notfor-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the county as a sports and sports tourism destination. Learn more at www. palmbeachsports.com.
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NeuroBlate laser treats previously inoperable brain tumors and intractable epilepsy Senator John McCain. Celia Cruz. Gord Downie.
a robotic interface. The company released the SureFire
Gershwin. The list of prominent people who’ve battled
probe just a few months ago, which neurosurgeon
brain cancer is long. In the future, the survival statistics
Dr. Badih Adada began using in December 2017.
may be better with the laser wand called SureFire® and the Monteris NeuroBlate® treatment system.
According to Dr. Adada, “The NeuroBlate SureFire allows a neurosurgeon to very precisely and safely deliver a blast
NeuroBlate’s SureFire uses an MRI-
of energy to treat brain tumors and ‘disconnect’ tissues
guided probe to heat and remove
that cause seizures. It is a very important advance to our
diseased tissue while protecting healthy
treatment arsenal.”
brain tissue. It is used for epilepsy, seizure disorder and brain cancer
NeuroBlate received FDA clearance in 2013 for its Badih Adada, MD
and is significantly less invasive than a craniotomy. During treatment, the patient can be awake, and in addition to its other benefits, the procedure may be more cost efficient. Typically, patients are released the next day. NeuroBlate SureFire is an alternative to craniotomy,
precision and safety in delivering laser energy. Since then, it has been used in thousands of procedures. Cleveland Clinic in Ohio was the first in the world to use the NeuroBlate at the Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center. In Florida, Dr. Adada has now treated several patients with successful outcomes.
an open-brain procedure which typically involves several
“Epileptic-like seizures and brain cancer can now be
hours in surgery, general anesthesia and is followed by a
treated using a minimally invasive technology, minimizing
three or four-day stay in the hospital for recovery.
morbidity and restoring qualify of life to many patients”
Using the NeuroBlate, the neurosurgeon makes a small
said Dr. Adada.
opening in the skull, places the SureFire laser into the diseased tissue, and watches on the MRI in real-time
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Adada, call
while the laser eradicates the tumor or lesion in the brain
800.639.DOCTOR or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Neuro
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Created by Monteris, the NeuroBlate® System is the
For more information about Cleveland Clinic Florida’s
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