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Martin Miller of Wellington is a bona fide hero. How else to describe the kind of person who sees a plea for help from a dying neighbor he doesn’t know, drops everything to spend an uncomfortable day in Miami getting tested, and then freely undergoes major surgery to give one of his two working kidneys to a complete stranger. Page 3

Area Realtors Take Part In Fashion Show To Raise Money For Hospice

Realtors Take the Runway 2019 was held Wednesday, June 5 at the Breakers West Country Club to raise money for the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Now in its fourth year, area Realtors walked the runway fashioned by Dillard’s as a packed house enjoyed the luncheon and fashion show.

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Keiser University Holds Annual 7-On-7 Football Tournament

The Keiser University Seahawk football program, which completed its first official season last fall, hosted its annual 7-on7 tournament on Saturday, June 8. The event is open to all high school football programs and has caught the eye of many teams from Vero Beach to Miami, including Wellington High School. Page 17

The Wellington Art Society held its annual dinner and installation ceremony on Friday, June 7 at Hurricane Grill. The outgoing board and several members were recognized for their assistance at club events throughout the year. Shown above are Leslie Pfeiffer, Sandy Axelrod, Susan Mosely, Carolina King, Faye Ford, Robin Kasten and Laura Jaffe. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB To Commemorate 60th Birthday At June 30 Event

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Royal Palm Beach turns 60 years old on Sunday, June 30 and is celebrating with an event from 4 to 7 p.m. that day at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

“The reception at the Cultural Center will be really nice,” Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Mike Mikolaichik said. “For the 60th anniversary, we created an event that pays homage to some of the people who paved the way for the village.”

The event is open to the public, and Village Manager Ray Liggins invited all residents to attend.

“From 4 to 5 p.m. there will be live music in the background with photos of the village and people displayed on the screen,” Liggins said of the event.

With light fare, hors d’oeuvres

and beverages, Mikolaichik expects it to be a very enjoyable affair. “It is a good time to socialize, and the guitarist, Ron Oliveire, is very good,” he said.

Following that will be a presentation slated to last about an hour.

“From 5 to 6 p.m., we will recognize our honorees,” Liggins said, adding that Mayor Fred Pinto will serve as master of ceremonies.

“It will be a short reception with a thank you and recognition.”

Each member of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, along with Liggins, nominated someone who has made a significant contribution to the village to be one of the 60th anniversary honorees.

The selected honorees are Jackie Larson, Dan Splain, Phyllis Katz, Jess Santamaria, Rob Hill and Diane DiSanto.

The honorees are profiled in the Royal Palm Beach 60th Anni-

versary Souvenir Magazine being produced by the Town-Crier in cooperation with the village.

Liggins is hoping for a good turnout at the anniversary celebration.

“There is no way to know how many people will show up,” he said. “I mean, we invited all 40,000 residents. However, we planned hors d’oeuvres for the first few hundred.”

The event will also include the public premiere of the new Village of Royal Palm Beach promotional video that has been in the works for months and has been previewed at council meetings.

Besides the June 30 reception, Royal Palm Beach will also celebrate its 60th anniversary with a commemoration during the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display at Commons Park.

Royal Palm Beach Plans Upgrades To Village Offices

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report As the Village of Royal Palm Beach marks its 60th anniversary, there are plans in the works to upgrade its municipal campus, constructing a new Village Hall building to replace the current facility.

The current building dates back to 1977 and last underwent a major renovation approximately 15 years ago. According to Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto, the idea of replacing the aging structure has been under discussion for some time.

“It has been something we have been looking at to accommodate the village into the future,” Pinto told the Town-Crier this week.

“The long-term vision is to provide facilities that can accommodate the village staff and operations. We want to put something in place that 30 years from now will still exist.”

The initial plan was to renovate and expand the current facility,

but experts have questioned if that is the most cost-effective way forward.

“When we had the architects and engineers look at the renovations, it was expensive,” Pinto said. “One of the reasons it is expensive is when they start to dismantle an old structure like this and to expand it in certain places, you don’t know what you are going to find. There could be things like asbestos, or other problems, that can be uncovered in the process. These things can drive the cost up even more.”

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council is expected to discuss plans for a new building as part of its upcoming budget process for next year. However, the new building is likely still several years away.

“The other part of the renovation cost is that we have to leave the facilities and take up temporary quarters at some place to continue See VILLAGE HALL, page 4

OLIVER’S HARVEST GRAND OPENING

On Thursday, June 6, Oliver’s Harvest hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new factory outlet store in Wellington selling the company’s hemp-based CBD oil products.

Guests were treated to food, drinks, music, samples and special discounts. Shown above are Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Rodriguez with Oliver’s Harvest owners Frank and Herta Suess.

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By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Landings Middle School is under renovation this summer, getting many needed updates both to the interior and exterior of the building.

The much-needed overhaul is important to the 30-year-old school to keep its infrastructure contemporary. It is part of a several-year process funded by the one-cent sales surtax approved by voters.

According to Principal Blake Bennett, the school is spending a second summer under renovation.

Last summer, the school began its renovation process, and this summer, a number of major projects are being finished up.

“We have been having renovations since last year,” Bennett told the Town-Crier this week. “Back into 2016, there was a referendum vote, and the voters passed the one-cent sales surtax. The school district is getting half of each penny earned in order to do capi-

tal improvements on buildings.”

The referendum is in place for 10 years, and the money can be allocated for capital improvements to schools like technology, transportation, intercom/sound systems, bleachers, fencing, interior and exterior repairs, and much more.

“Last summer, they started doing all sorts of different renovations, like new flooring, all the inside walls were painted, the bathrooms were renovated, our cafeteria, our bleachers, our gym were included,” Bennett said.

“This summer, they are completing the HVAC, including the air conditioning and the air unit handlers. All the rest of the rooms that weren’t renovated are getting completed. We are getting new furniture for students and teachers.”

There is also much work being done on the school’s exterior.

“Our entire front parking lot is being redone,” Bennett said. “If you drive by the school right now, you will see that the entire front of

the school is ripped up. There will be new lighting in our instructional spaces. There will be new lockers for the students. There will be a track put in our west loop. There will be new electrical wiring. This will help us be able to offer more IT [information technology] opportunities to the students.”

Each room is getting fitted with a flat-panel touch screen, she added. This giant computer screen is interactive, and information can be projected onto the monitor.

The extensive work will not delay the return of students in two months. Most renovations will be completed before they return in August. Some renovations will continue but will not interfere with classroom time. “By the end of the summer, the things that will be needed to be able to start school will be completed,” Bennett said.

“They will continue on renovations, but they will not impact us opening school.”

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park, soon to be open on the old Mecca Farms property north of The Acreage, was a point of discussion Monday, June 10 during the Palm Beach County Commission’s first workshop on the budget for fiscal year 2019-20.

District 3 Commissioner Dave Kerner commented on his support of the shooting range, which is in Commissioner Hal Valeche’s District 1, although it is accessed through Commissioner Melissa McKinlay’s District 6.

The county’s Tourist Development Council recently rejected the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s request for $3 million to be funded through bed tax money for a clubhouse at the facility.

“I do not mean to step on the toes of Commissioner McKinlay,

but it speaks to the Florida Wildlife Commission’s joint effort to build a firearms range and safety range in the western part of our county, and I’ve had some preliminary conversations with our county administrator,” Kerner said. “I will concede here that I will give total deference to my colleague, Commissioner McKinlay, on what is important to her and what she would like to see in her district or not, but for those who have followed my public safety and public service, whether as a police officer or as a lawmaker or here today as a county commissioner, I’ve never had objections to the concept of the Second Amendment. My objections have been to a total lack of firearms training and safety processes.”

Kerner said a facility like the shooting sports park, in partnership with the FWC, the county and See SPORTS PARK, page 4

New Ford’s Garage Restaurant Opens At The Mall

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report It was a special evening on Monday, June 10, when Ford’s Garage held a ribbon cutting to show off the new automotivethemed restaurant located near the food court entrance to the Mall at Wellington Green.

Vintage cars of the Ford Motor Company are displayed throughout the burger and beer establishment, and car-related items are used in the food service, such as onion rings served around an oldtime oil can.

Ford’s Garage and 23 Restaurant Services President Marc Brown was on hand to greet the guests with a fine-tuned manage-

ment staff that made sure things ran smoothly.

Joining Ford’s Garage officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were village dignitaries such as Mayor Anne Gerwig and ambassadors from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

After the VIP opening on Monday, the public opening took place on Tuesday, June 11.

Councilman John McGovern and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva could be seen eating the restaurant’s signature burgers. Silva has a burger named in honor of him.

It is the Mushroom Swiss, and it can be seen on the Burgers of Fame mantel poster, where burgers

are named after people from the community.

Local equestrian Margie Goldstein-Engle hails the Model T Burger, while Gerwig’s name graces the Ford’s Signature Burger.

The food was served promptly, and throughout the two bar areas, there were tables filled with patrons. Each half hour, the horn would blow from a Model T car hung above the main bar. Then, right away, smokeless fumes would come out of the exhaust pipe. People could be seen walking around, looking at the unique memorabilia of pistons and engines.

The VIP gathering filled the resSee RESTAURANT, page 16

The Ford’s Garage and 23 Restaurant Services leadership team includes Scott Estes, Teresa McNamara, Jeff Gabriel, President Marc Brown, Billy Diamond and Ken Franklin.

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Wellington Hero Martin Miller Donates A Kidney To A Stranger

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Martin Miller of Wellington is a bona fide hero. Sure, one has to be a sort of hero to teach middle schoolers, but Miller is the real deal. How else to describe the kind of person who sees a plea for help from a dying neighbor he doesn’t know, drops everything to spend an uncomfortable day in Miami getting tested, and then freely undergoes major surgery to give one of his two working kidneys to a complete stranger.

Miller has a calling. He has heard it loud and clear since the time he saw an announcement in church, asking for anyone under 5’4” to donate a section of liver to a dying child. “The hairs on my arms stood up. I felt compelled to act,” he recalled.

Miller may be 5’3”, but he runs triathlons, teaches physical education and there isn’t an ounce of fat on his 140-pound frame. Miller went through the testing back then but wasn’t a suitable donor for the child who needed liver tissue.

Years later, the same thing happened. He heard a plea for a bone marrow donor, responded, but it didn’t work out. However, the third time’s the charm.

When he saw the pleas of a fellow teacher and retired New York City police officer in the Wellington Florida Speaks Face-

book group, Miller knew he had to step up. “God made us with interchangeable parts,” Miller said.

“He placed it in my heart that there is nothing to worry about. Fear won’t deny me the ability to help another human being.”

Possibly the world’s most understanding wife, Kelly Miller supported her husband’s decision.

“He has always been my hero, but when I saw the plea from Scott Lacobs. I knew this was what Marty would want to do,” she said. “We prayed about it and said that if he was a match, then he was ready to go.”

More than 100,000 American men, women and children need help so badly that they appear on the national transplant waiting list for a kidney. It’s a daunting place to be. Only about 17,000 receive them each year. Many sick people worsen or die before their number comes up, unless they are fortunate enough to find a direct donor, like Miller.

Lacobs, a lieutenant with the NYPD, retired to Wellington several years ago and started teaching criminal justice at Pahokee High School. His kidneys crashed during a particularly stressful stretch and eventually degraded to a point where it was either a transplant or death.

“Do you know how hard it is to beg for your life? Do you know

what it feels like to drive around the neighborhood in a car that advertises that I need a kidney transplant, or posting on Facebook how I am going to die unless someone rescues me from the bottom of the waiting list?” he asked.

When Miller read in social media about a fellow Wellingtonian and teacher needing a kidney, he decided to answer the call.

“I spent 10 hours at the University of Miami being prodded, poked and tested. They took 23 vials of blood and sent me home for a week with a blood pressure and heart monitor,” he said. “I guess I passed the test.”

Miller, in fact, was a perfect match.

“When he offered to give me his kidney, I was blown away with gratitude. This guy literally saved my life,” Lacobs said.

The two met for coffee and quickly bonded. There were more coffees and family gatherings.

Both families enjoyed a barbecue pool party the Sunday before the transplant, which took place earlier this month.

The two became celebrities on the local social media page site run

by Bob Markey II. “We’ve done a great deal of community good in Wellington Florida Speaks and its sister groups — from assisting before and after storms to promoting lo-

cal events — but helping to save a man’s life is, by far, our greatest achievement,” he said. “It is wonderful to have played a tiny part in bringing these guys together, and my prayers and best wishes are with them both for a full and quick recovery.”

On June 5, Miller saved Lacobs’ life. The transplant was a success.

Reached at home a week after the transplant, Miller was already getting back to his normal, athletic self. “I am already out walking more than a mile a day, taking frequent short walks on doctors’ orders,” he said.

Would he do it all over again?

“It’s funny. I would do it all over again. Sure, there has been some discomfort, but then I will get a text from Scott and I see the bigger picture,” Miller said. “He’s going to make it.”

National Kidney Foundation of Florida CEO Savanna Lanza praised Miller and hopes others follow in his lead and support organ donation.

“Martin Miller is a wonderful human being,” Lanza said. “I wish more people follow his example and save lives. Organ donation is one of the most loving and unselfish acts that a human being can perform.”

For more information about how you can save lives, visit www. donatelifeflorida.org.

Martin Miller and Scott Lacobs bond a few days before the kidney transplant.

Local Friends Set To Contend For National Titles At Horse Show

Casperey Stables students and regional champions Ellie Samarias (left) and Caleigh Coleman (right) flash smiles from the backs of their leased mares.

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report Children often dream big, but for middle schoolers Elinor Samarias, 12, and Caleigh Coleman, 13, their dreams of becoming nationalcaliber athletes are already coming true. The girls are competitive horseback riders, set to compete in the Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals in Oklahoma City July 20 through July 27.

Trained at Casperey Stables, a family owned and operated, 10acre farm nestled neatly behind rustic wood fences in Loxahatchee Groves, the girls had wildly successful rides at the Arabian Horse Association Region 12 Championship in early May. There they qualified for the Oklahoma City event.

Both Coleman and Samarias have been riding since elementary

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school, so this isn’t their first rodeo — or rather, dressage, jumping and equitation competition. This is to be their first time contending on the national level and in eight classes each.

Thanks to Casperey Stables’ leasing program, the girls will each be riding their favorite Arabian mares — a red-maned chestnut named Precious and a bright-eyed bay named Star.

“I’m so excited that they love what we love and [that] they’re going to nationals,” said Gina Pengue, their 25-year-old trainer.

“They’re going to nationals. You guys are qualified for nationals, you know that, right?” she said to them.

Pengue was promptly answered with excited giggles from the regional champs.

While this will be the first time the girls are showing at Youth

Nationals, it isn’t their first opportunity to do so. The two qualified in 2018, but they decided to wait and work to improve and compete in higher-level events this time around.

“We wanted to get more classes in and place better,” Coleman said.

“We just waited until we were ready.”

As the competition and accompanying fees add up to roughly $5,000 each, waiting seemed like the smarter option. Now, older and more experienced, the young ladies have more opportunities to pin — or place — in their many events.

“Like every day, [my mom’s] like, ‘It’s a lot of money, it’s a lot of money!’” Coleman said. “But they’re pretty OK with it because they want me to do well.”

For all the time and expenses that go into riding in Youth Nation-

als, the winnings do not include cash prizes. First-place and second-place winners — otherwise known as Grand Champion and Reserve Champion — win red roses that are elegantly draped over the triumphant horses’ shiny, curved necks. Top-10 winners are awarded glossy ribbons and, in the words of Pengue, “bragging rights.”

“You know what we get? Gina’s tears,” Samarias said.

The trainer readily agreed.

Not only is the trip a financial stress, but it is a stress on the horses, as well. While the riders are planning on flying to Oklahoma, Pengue and Casperey Stables owner and professional trainer Lori Cooper are making the 21-hour trek via highway and horse trailer. As horses have fragile gastrointestinal systems, this See CASPEREY, page 16

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Lox Groves Council Asks For Deadlines On Web Site Upgrade

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The web site of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is still only partially operating after being stripped two months ago due to a lack of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb provided a report on the status of the web site last week in the absence of information technology specialist Steve Murray.

“At the last meeting, the council selected a provider to create a new web site, which would be ADA-compliant and have all the other amenities that we spoke about,” Titcomb said at the June 4 meeting. “That contract was

executed by CivicPlus. It went to our town attorney, and there were some comments back and forth on some legal tweaks here and there.”

Now that the contract is done, Titcomb said that the project to put up the new web site will begin shortly.

“Meanwhile, on the existing web site, as you all know, and has been discussed by the public, it was taken down because of the ADA concerns,” he said, adding that some basic information has been put back on the web site.

“The reason you’re getting just agendas on the web site, with no backup, is because we can make a PDF of a text agenda ADA-compliant,” he said. “It’s far more

difficult to make the backup ADA compliant because it’s scanned images and other issues on a production level that we just don’t have the time capacity and the staff to mount it all. If the public needs copies of the backup, we do produce a house copy, and it’s made available here for the asking.

If somebody needs a specific document, please contact the clerk’s office, and we’ll make sure you get that.”

Titcomb added that all old archival information that was on the web site is available on drives in the office as public records.

Mayor Robert Shorr asked if someone could come in and get information downloaded on a thumb

drive, and Titcomb said people may be able to have information e-mailed to them.

Shorr added that he was concerned about thumb drives that may be infected with a virus that could hack the town’s system, and Titcomb said he would troubleshoot that question.

Councilwoman Laura Danowski asked if a “question and answer” window could be placed on the web site to cover common inquiries. “A lot of residents are saying, ‘Why can’t we live stream?’ ‘Why can’t we have this on the internet?’

‘Why can’t we have a closed-caption?’ ‘Why can’t we have a sign language interpreter?’” she said. “I appreciate the frustration, so Jaime

is going to work with Steve to put a very concise, short Q&A, in lay person’s language.”

Titcomb mentioned that half the municipalities in the county right now are going through the same thing with their web sites.

“Their web sites are down or constricted because of the cottage industry that is out there trying to exploit this particular weakness,” Titcomb said. “Everybody’s working on this particular weakness in web communications, so everybody’s working on it to resolve it quickly, and I think you’ll see it resolved very shortly.”

Shorr stressed that at this point, the council has done everything it can.

“We’ve authorized the purchase of the equipment,” he said.

“We’ve authorized to hire the subcontractor, so the ball’s in Steve Murray’s court. Now he has to tell us when it’s going to be done. He needs to put some dates out there. If the equipment’s on order, we need to know when the equipment is coming here. Once it gets here, how long until it gets implemented? The main thing is the livestreaming.”

“It’s in the works,” Titcomb replied.

“Well, we need to know when it’s going to be done by,” Shorr said. “We need to put some deadlines on some people and communicate those.”

Engineer Advises Lox Groves To Develop A Clean Water Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Engineering consultant Randy Wertepny reported to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council last week that he is making good progress persuading residents to let the town use a portion of their road easement to improve drainage.

The drainage is important to protect roads from deteriorating during rain events when stormwater remains on the roads.

Wertepny, who is with Keshavarz & Associates, gave other important updates on the status of the town’s drainage, including the need to start considering the amount of nutrients the town allows to get into its stormwater.

Wertepny said that he has been working with Town Engineer Larry Peters and contractor WBI to obtain additional drainage inlets.

“They’ve come to us with seven or eight different locations that WBI was able to get endorsement for easements, so we looked at the sites with those, and they have submitted bids for town review and approval,” he said.

Wertepny said some of the roadwork along North Road needs more attention than patching,

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“Perhaps we could speak about that at some point, but I worked on this personally, and I was stunned to see that our TDC advisory board advise unanimously against it despite the pretty forceful letters of support from some members of this county commission,” Kerner said. “I do understand there are some intertwining issues of ad valorem and bed tax, things of that nature, but while we’re talking about budgets, it would be incumbent upon me to bring this issue up today and put it on the county administrator’s radar.”

McKinlay responded by voicing

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which is what the WBI contract calls for.

“The two roads along North Road really would lend themselves to a larger project,” he said. “You have road right of way in this area that was dedicated years in the past. I believe it was prior to when the OGEM was placed off of North Road in a certain segment, and then the specific contract that I believe WBI has is to do a roadway repair. So, if we were to put a drainage inlet adjacent to an OGEM road, they’re going to do an open cut patch. The price they have is equivalent to that, however, the roadway improvement to widen that OGEM road would cost more.”

Wertepny brought the issue to the town engineer’s attention, who is looking for other means to widen the road, and WBI will submit only for drainage improvements in that area.

While Wertepny has received letters from the residents, the easements have not yet been recorded.

“We were speaking to your staff about that earlier in trying to move forward with that,” he said.

Wertepny reported that the Groves Town Center at the north-

east corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road has submitted construction plans for the commercial pods where the Wawa convenience store, Chase bank and Aldi grocery store will be. “Since then, Aldi has come in for construction plans and site approvals,” he said. “Those projects are all cost-reimbursable with the developers.”

Wertepny added that he has met with staff about updating the town’s land development codes pertaining to drainage and water quality.

“Not everything is relevant to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, so we’d like to try to work with you to update that. With that, too, is roadways,” he said, explaining that the typical section for any parking lot is 4 inches of OGEM (Open-Graded Emulsified Mix) over 6 inches of rock.

He questioned whether OGEM is really cheaper in the long run, since asphalt holds up longer than OGEM. Wertepny said that flood plain management has been discussed for a while in Loxahatchee Groves.

“We started the process five years ago when FEMA came in and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to

modify the federal insurance rate maps,’” Wertepny said, explaining that Keshavarz represented the town, working with FEMA and the South Florida Water Management District and were able to reduce the area, taking several homes out of the flood plain.

“After that, because there were still portions of the town within the flood plain, the National Flood Insurance Program had to be started, which also started the flood plain management ordinance,” Wertepny said. “We have some suggestions to try to develop that into the town code, so we have some things that are uniform with each residence.”

Wertepny said some applications should be looked at differently, such as a resident who is looking to install a driveway versus someone looking to pave their entire property.

“You can start looking into, does a 5-acre lot, whether it’s residential or equestrian based, have a certain allocation of coverage?” Wertepny said. “If you look at a lot of these models, they’ll take a residential area in Royal Palm Beach, and every residential area is entitled to 65 percent impervious coverage,

50 percent for the building and 15 percent for pool, driveway, etcetera.”

That calculation is different for Loxahatchee Groves. “What are the reasonable buildouts for these lots for what should we be anticipating in the stormwater management system, which is primarily canals and culverts with the three outfalls to Southern Blvd?” he asked.

Wertepny said having such a model would help with management of the flood plain ordinance.

“It will help with so many other things that are going to be coming down the line,” he added, such as the national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) created by the Clean Water Act, which helps address water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants.

The town was designated several years ago as a violator by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

“We fought that designation, and we were successful. However, there was a different makeup of the town as far as drainage systems,” Wertepny said. “NPDES is going to be relooked at by the FDEP

again after the 2020 census, so there is a likelihood that they are going to designate the town again, and it’s less probable that we would be able to prove that we should not follow that program.

It’s a permitting process where we would have to monitor water quality.”

Wertepny said the town should try to be ahead of the game by setting up best management practices that should be in the town code anyway. “The really easy, low-hanging fruit one is manure,” he said. “Someone who has stockpiled manure, it can’t be next to the canal, or the canal has to be graded away, and they have to retain that water on-site, so it doesn’t just get into the canals. Manure will turn dissolved nitrogen and work its way in there, and now the town is having to treat that water and the system as well.”

Wertepny pointed out that the only water treatment the town has is the canal system, with the exception of the swales that the town is in the process of installing.

“The swales are actually a big water quality improvement,” he said. “However, prior to that, it’s just a long, linear canal system.”

her support for funding the shooting center facility.

“I am not a gun owner, but I am a supporter of the Second Amendment, and this isn’t just a firearms training facility,” she said. “This has the capability of becoming a world-class Olympic qualifier facility. It is an FWC project. It was funded by the legislature.

They’re doing some private funding through the FWC Foundation to help some of the facilities that they are building there, and they made a request through the TDC for some funding.”

McKinlay acknowledged that the FWC’s request of $3 million is rather large.

“I brought it up when I asked [TDC Executive Director Glenn] Jergensen to give some consideration to projects outside of beaches and baseball in Palm Beach County,” she said. “I have been arguing back and forth with him on his determination that this project will not bring in…

visitors from outside the county. I vehemently disagree with him on that. If you look at Pine Creek up in Okeechobee County, you know that most of the people using that facility are not from Okeechobee County.”

McKinlay added that Pine Creek holds frequent fundraisers for charities across the state that come into that facility and provide tourism dollars to Okeechobee County.

“I would love to see some contributions. I believe the request was for assistance in helping build the clubhouse, but there is also a conversation going between the county, the FWC and the water management district,” McKinlay said. “The road to that facility is not paved. It is a dirt road not in fantastic condition, so perhaps there’s a partnership there that could happen in getting that road paved.”

She added that she did not want to give the impression to the

public that the project is not being constructed.

“It is, and it’s beautiful, and I’m sure that they will be open sometime soon,” McKinlay said.

“They just may not have all the facilities that they’re hoping, but they certainly are under active construction. I do see that facility being open, hopefully, by the end of the year.”

Kerner said he was glad to hear that McKinlay supported the shooting range project.

“This is the appropriate venue and forum for me to be having a conversation with her about something that we would potentially be voting on at some point in time,” Kerner said. “I am truly delighted to hear of your support of this project and your perspective that it is not just about firearms or firearms safety, but that it is truly a world-class facility that will draw tourism to Palm Beach County. I was born and raised in this county, and I am not

a beach guy. That’s not my thing.

I am a sports guy, and there is a whole chapter to this county with resources that are as forgotten by people outside of this county, even inside this county, that we have to offer. There is more to offer to our tourists and to our constituents than just the beach.”

Kerner said that firearm safety is important to him, and he would remain committed to fight for a paved road to the new shooting range. He asked the other commissioners to visit the new facility.

“I want it in its best possible format to provide the most services to our young men and women who want to learn to use firearms safely,” Kerner said. “This is a worldclass facility, and I hope that we will not let politics intertwine this conversation. I know that my colleagues will not, but I suspect that that has been part of this process.”

He suggested other ways of funding the necessary work.

“If bed tax money is not going to be available, then I am going to fight for ad valorem money to be available for this,” Kerner said. “I am delighted to hear of the positive comments that I have read from my colleagues on the county commission that interacted with the TDC on this issue, and you cannot have a world-class facility without having a road to it, and the road to it is unacceptable.”

Kerner pointed out that right across the road from the shooting range is the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area with facilities where young children can get in a canoe and sleep out in the woods.

“That’s part of what the real Florida is,” he said.

The upcoming county budget proposes to keep the tax rate at 4.7815 mills, the same rate that it has been the past nine years.

With property value increases, that means the county property tax on a $227,000 median value home would increase about $13.

currently drawing up plans for a new facility in a space near the current Village Hall. If they build this new structure, the old building will remain in place with full operations until the time the new building is ready. When the new building is erected, staff will then move to the new building and the old one will be demolished.

“We came up with new design options and considerations for building a new facility,” Pinto said. “The architects said that they thought they could build the new facility in a place it would be the most effective, allowing us to continue operations without disruption.”

Pinto noted that a new Village Hall building has been on the horizon for years. However, it is just now that the time seems right.

“The facility where we are has always been a long-term goal option,” he said. “We looked at this a few years ago. It has not just now come up. The years have gone by, and that horizon project now has come closer.”

Still to be determined is an exact timeframe.

“We are looking at the design plans now to see what the next

phase is,” Pinto said. “The Capital Improvements Program funding available in the next five years is also a factor.”

Other members of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council agree that the time might be right for a new building.

“We are coming up on our 60th anniversary,” Councilman Jeff Hmara said. “The Village Hall opening in 1977 was more than 40 years ago. This is the life cycle for most buildings. For the most part, we are at a point where we have redone some of our infrastructure buildings, like our Cultural Center, and we’re planning to do an expansion of our Recreation Center.”

All of this comes at a point in time when the countywide onecent sales surtax approved by voters in 2016 has given municipalities like Royal Palm Beach an additional stream of revenue for capital upgrades.

“The penny sales tax was designed to allow the cities, the county and public schools to catch up on some of the infrastructures that have fallen into disrepair over many years of not being able to fund it,” Hmara explained. “So, the timing is right.”

When the architects and engineers found that the cost was mounting to refurbish the existing Village Hall building, the council approved staff to look into the cost of a new building.

“We are in the preliminary stages at this point,” Hmara said.

“We have not seen firm numbers.

But at this point, it looks like it is going to be less expensive to build a new building than it would be to refurbish or redesign the existing building.”

He added that the village’s population has grown since the last upgrade to Village Hall.

“From a functional standpoint, we are serving twice as many people now than we once did,” Hmara said. “The layout is fragmented. So, when you go up to the clerk’s informational window, you may find yourself having to go back outside to come back inside the building at the western end in order to get to building permits, code enforcement, and planning and zoning. You cannot even get there from the lobby area.”

A newly designed building would make things easier, particularly during emergencies.

“By creating this new building, we are able to take the code level of the building up to the hurricane status, which will allow us to move our emergency operations center over to the new building,” Hmara said. “Being able to con-

tinue to operate during extreme circumstances like hurricanes and to be available immediately after a storm passes is critical. By having this hurricane-rated building, we will be able to continue to function right in the same place.”

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Grace Family Medicine Provides A Path To Better Healthcare

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report With the world of healthcare ever more confusing, Grace Family Medicine is now open and providing a different option for individuals and families without health insurance or those dealing with high deductibles and co-pays.

Located in the Wellington Plaza at 12785 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 8E, the new office follows an up-and-coming trend across the country called direct primary care (DPC).

“We have a vision of how to deliver primary care,” said Carlos Poveda, the administrative manager for Grace Family Medicine.

“We have the right skill set. It’s a dream that is being realized, and that’s because of the drive of my father [Dr. Leon Poveda’s belief] of how medicine should be practiced for the benefit of the patient and the benefit of the providers.”

The family practice comes with years of experience in healthcare service. Dr. Leon Poveda is a board-certified family physician who has been in practice for 30 years. He works in tandem with his daughter-in-law Jessica Poveda, a nurse practitioner who has more than 15 years of experience in the field.

“Having a health insurance card does not equal access to

healthcare,” Carlos Poveda said.

“There are reports coming out nationally about individuals who are delaying care even though they have insurance because the cost of deductibles and co-pays are a barrier. We don’t bill insurance — our monthly membership is what our patients pay. There is no middleman or anything getting in the way of how we should treat you. We work together with our patients to help them achieve their goals.”

Another distinction about the DPC model is an emphasis on access to healthcare immediately.

The practice uses modern technology and social media as tools to keep families in touch with their doctor. “Moms love this because if their child wakes up with a rash, they can take a picture of it, send it to us and get answers,” Carlos Poveda said. “All primary care services and frequent, direct communication with your healthcare provider is available essentially 24/7. No waiting a week or two weeks. We have same day or next day appointments when often new patients at other facilities wait a month. We don’t even have a waiting room, because they have direct access.”

The DPC model utilizes a monthly payment plan, with tiers based on a patient’s age and needs.

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on behalf of patients to keep costs low for items such as lab work.

The practice also works with a local insurance broker to help families and businesses find the right plan to protect them in the event of a serious need, such as a broken bone or surgery.

“Individuals and families are starting to realize wellness and primary care is for the health of all of us and very important. It’s like vegetables, we know they are good for us but don’t always buy them. We know that primary care can help prevent chronic illness, so we have a preventative medicine mindset,” Carlos Poveda said.

Plans vary, but prices begin as low as $50 a month for individuals, with even lower family rates available for children. Healthcare is available to patients starting at one year of age, and the holistic approach to medicine means patients are treated as people, addressing concerns from diet to diabetes.

“We offer child wellness checks, and my wife [Jessica Poveda] is a certified diabetes educator — she loves that,” Carlos Poveda said.

“The model allows them to take their time and practice medicine in a non-traditional way. We even test for flu and strep in house so you have answers right away.”

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Grace Family Medicine’s Jessica Poveda, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator, with Kate, one of her young patients. PHOTO BY BRUCE LEE for small businesses. With the re- this is an investment in our com- options, visit www.dpcwellington. quirement of insurance no longer a munity — that’s how we see it,” com. Grace Family Medicine federal mandate, small companies Carlos Poveda said. “Our children also encourages potential clients can look into a DPC plan for their are in the school system, and we with questions to reach out via employees. This can improve re- are involved in several nonprofits. social media channels including tention and satisfaction, keeping We like to be involved in our com- Facebook and Instagram, call or the vibrant small business com- munity.” text them at (561) 331-5155, or munity in Wellington strong.

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Karen’s Equine Intervention Seeks Help From The Community

Local nonprofit Karen’s Equine Intervention is facing some uphill battles and needs support from the community to save its farm, located in Royal Ascot Estates.

Founder and Director Nora Janssen recently underwent abdominal surgery. She is now on the mend, but the problems facing the farm where she runs a refuge for animals, including 28-year-old horse Flicka and miniature horses

Mali and Macaroon, continue to mount. Currently, Janssen is battling foreclosure proceedings on the property.

In 2011, Janssen launched Karen’s Equine Intervention to honor her late daughter, Karen. Janssen wanted to provide a place where people could mend, especially if they are suffering from depression, grief, trauma or anxiety. She and her late husband devoted the farm

to the memory of their daughter, who died after complications from a car accident.

The farm has become a place to heal, and Janssen is hoping she can continue her mission of providing the community with these important services.

“It really goes back a long time now that we have been fighting the Broward Credit Union, trying to stop them from foreclosing on

a $100,000 equity loan we took out years ago to build the barn,” Janssen explained. “In 2012, my husband became ill. Because I was distraught already from losing my daughter, I did not understand the terms of the loan.”

Janssen’s husband later died from kidney complications. She has been trying to save the farm and work out the details with the bank ever since. In 2016, foreclo-

sure proceeding began. Without any positive outlooks, Janssen is hoping people from the community can intervene and help her raise the $250,000 that is now required to save the farm.

Karen’s Equine Intervention is a local nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers, sponsors, grants and donations to provide services at very low costs or free to the members of the community

based on need, not on the ability to pay.

A GoFundMe page called “Save Karen’s Barnyard” has been set up to help raise the necessary money.

Visit www.gofundme.com/savekaren039s-barnyard to support the local nonprofit.

To learn more about Karen’s Equine Intervention, visit www. facebook.com/KarensEquine Intervention.

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY’S ANNUAL DINNER AND INSTALLATION CEREMONY

The Wellington Art Society held its annual dinner and installation ceremony on Friday, June 7 at Hurricane Grill. The outgoing board and some members were recognized for their assistance at club events throughout the year. The new board members include President Carolina King, First Vice President Laura Jaffe, Second Vice President Lara Chapman, Recording Secretary Erica Kyle, Treasurer Faye Ford, Corresponding Secretary Gayle Bernstein, and directors Leslie Pfeiffer, Sandy Axelrod, Susan Mosely and Robin Kasten.

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Rob and Erica Kyle with Brian and Carolina King.

Jean Williard and Don Link.

Jeannine and Thane Beehler.

Susan Mosely and Shirley Browne.

Leslie Pfeiffer receives the Shining Star Award from Donna Donelan.

John Erickson, Jeanette Childress, Donna Donelan, Randy and Leslie Pfeiffer, and Gail Erickson.

(Seated) Laura and Stan Jaffe, and (standing) Steve and Sandy Axelrod, and Carolina King.

Suzanne Redmond, Jeanette Childress and Susan Mosely receive thank you gifts.

Jean Williard won an impromptu drawing contest and received wine from Jack Rosen.

talization on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m.

The meeting at Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will focus on hurricane preparedness. Michael Jankowski with Palm Beach County Emergency Management will discuss the 2019 hurricane season.

The presentation will cover making a plan, building a kit, getting involved and being informed.

This public meeting will also be an opportunity to network with county agencies, OCR partners and other community leaders.

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or increase awareness of the rights and ambitions of people with disabilities through an awareness program.

The Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Program will improve accessibility and increase awareness for the approximately 99,000 disabled people living in Palm Beach County, and $30,000 is proposed to be slated for funding.

The grant program will enable any nonprofit agency within Palm Beach County that provides service to persons with disabilities to apply for funding to improve accessibility and equal opportunity and/or increase public awareness for those with disabilities.

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NEWS BRIEFS B&G Club School Supply, Backpack Drive

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is hosting a school supply and backpack drive to benefit children at all 13 club locations to keep them on track for academic success.

The National Retail Federation estimates that families will spend an average of $685 on needed back-to-school supplies and clothing — an amount many low-income families can’t afford.

Every year, the Boys & Girls Clubs works with community partners to send disadvantaged children to school prepared with all of the supplies they need to succeed. From now until Monday, July 29, community members can donate backpacks and school supplies or host a drive in their neighborhood or office.

Gift cards to office supply stores or retail vendors are also welcomed and will be used to purchase needed supplies from school-issued lists.

Suggested supplies include

backpacks, composition books (wide rule), spiral notebooks, construction paper, copy paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, highlighters, Post-it notes, glue sticks, tape rolls, student scissors and other office supplies.

For more information and dropoff locations, visit www.bgcpbc. org or call (561) 683-3287.

PBSO Seminar On Scammers July 11 In RPB

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will present a free informational seminar on “How to Avoid Scammers” on Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way).

The event will be presented

by VAST (Volunteers Against Scams Team) and PBSO District 9 in Royal Palm Beach. RSVP by July 8 to Tami Shoemaker at (561) 904-8284 or shoemakertw@pbso. org, or Detective Gigi Scantland at (561) 904-8278 or scantlandg@ pbso.org.

Meals On Wheels Seeks Volunteers

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors.

The West Palm Beach-based nonprofit delivers freshly made meals to seniors living in central and northern Palm Beach County five days a week and is in need of volunteers as it continues to expand.

“Our volunteers are the wheels beneath our meals,” Volunteer Coordinator Stefanie Raifman said. “We depend on them to help us bring meals and a little companionship to the more than 225 seniors we serve.”

Meals on Wheels President and CEO Pamela Calzadilla said the organization anticipates the number of clients it serves growing as a result of the recent opening of a new kitchen.

“We now have the capacity to provide additional fresh meals, and we’ll need community-minded volunteers to help deliver them

to our seniors,” she explained.

The need for volunteers is also growing as a result of an increasing number of aging seniors becoming homebound.

To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license and pass a background check. You must also be available to deliver meals at least one day a week between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and attend a volunteer orientation where an overview of responsibilities is provided In addition to drivers, Meals on Wheels is also looking for volunteers to assist in the new kitchen, Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call Stefanie Raifman at (561) 8026979, ext. 3, or e-mail sraifman@ mowpb.org.

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AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS INAUGURAL STREET CLEANUP

Wellington American Legion Post 390 held its inaugural street cleanup event on Saturday, June 8. American Legion members and family members participated, including Commander Jim Napuli, Al Ziker, John Isola, Ernie Zimmerman, Henry Tocci, Bill and Sarah Bartels, and Jorge and Kyle Perez.

The event was held at Big Blue Trace and Paddock Drive.

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Agency On Aging Honors Prime Time Award Winner William Parks Of RPB

Your Aging & Disability Resource Center, the local Area Agency on Aging organization, honored 197 dynamic senior volunteers from five southeast Florida counties at the 28th Prime Time Celebration at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott on May 23.

With 320 in attendance, this year’s event celebrated the amazing lives of local seniors who help to keep area communities vibrant and alive.

The awards celebrated foster grandparents, guardians ad litem, senior advocates, medical personnel, school volunteers and law enforcement volunteers ages 55 to 92.

Volunteer Lt. Col. William “Bill” Parks of Royal Palm Beach was the recipient of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Volunteer Award.

Parks was the principal theoretician in editing and recreating the 95-page Volunteer Marine Unit Operations Manual. He worked tirelessly to obtain command staff approval of the manual and worked closely with the PBSO media to complete this valuable and important publication.

He has worked to maintain and increase the number of volunteer

marine vessels that patrol the waterways of Palm Beach County.

The unit currently patrols lakes, inland waterways and the ocean, thereby assisting the PBSO Marine Unit, Coast Guard and Border Patrol.

Parks is well known for his highly developed ability to think outside the box in creating training tools to enhance the overall effectiveness of PBSO volunteers.

Recognizing that the weather conditions in South Florida are not always conducive to training outdoors, he developed a tabletop training scenario for scene management. He also created a series of video presentations focusing on scene management to enhance volunteer training.

PBSO executive staff is continually impressed by Parks’ ability to translate his many years of professional work in managing employees to teach and motivate in the most non-threatening environment. He has the extraordinary sensitivity necessary to motivate volunteers to perform at a consistently high level and to instill in them a sense that they can accomplish what they thought was not possible.

This award is the capstone to an enviable career as a volunteer

Volunteer Lt. Col. William Parks, his wife Karen Parks, and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Volunteer Award presenter Lt. Chris Myers. with the PBSO. He has received 16 commendations that have spanned the gamut from Volunteer of the Month, Volunteer of the Year, the Colonel Ned Reynolds Award for

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Heroes In Medicine Awards Honor A Wide Array Of Healthcare Stars

With more than 400 people in attendance at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion, the Palm Beach County Medical Society honored 39 extraordinary men, women and organizations at the 16th annual Heroes in Medicine luncheon on Friday, May 17.

Individuals and organizations in healthcare that provide outstanding service to meet needs of people in local, national and/or global communities were recognized.

Dr. Shawn Baca of Rheumatology Associates of South Florida and nurse practitioner Colleen Haley of Team Health received the Hero in Medicine of the Year awards.

The 2019 Heroes in Medicine honorees were: Bruce Rendina Professional Hero — Madelyn Christopher, Darcy Davis, Lisa Rocheleau and Dr. Michelle Lizotte Waniewski.

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Community Organization Hero — Kaye Communications, Kayla Cares 4 Kids, Pediatric Interest Group, Quantum House and Smith Smiles Toy Donations/ Smith Smiles Inc. Healthcare Educator Hero — Dr. Susan MacLeod Dyess, Dr. Rhonda Goodman, Dr. Mary Labanowski and Stephanie Stiepleman.

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Healthcare Provider Hero — Colleen Haley, Diane Schofield and Raymond Zelhof.

High School Student Hero — Rachel Bailey, Gabriela Carrazana and Joshua Alexander Timmer.

Outreach Wellness Prevention Hero — Maureen Budjinski, Dr. Barbara Golden, Dr. Mario Jacomino, Rob Moreland and Student Nurses Association.

Physician Hero — Dr. Belma Andric, Dr. Shawn Baca, Dr. Jose Castaneda, Dr. Robert Chait, Dr. Leonard Hock Jr. and Dr. Ruel Stoessel.

Project Access Hero — Palm Beach Radiology Group, Dr. Donald Goodwin, Dr. Walter Forman, Dr. Fred Muhletaler-Maggiolo, West Boca Medical Center and DCA for Health Inc. Lifetime Achievement — Dr. Jack Zeltzer.

John Dalton of Optimum RTS served as chair and Gregory Cotes of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Judy Dunn of CareerSource served as co-chairs. Dr. Alan Pillersdorf served as honorary chair, and Rendina Healthcare Real Estate was the founding and presenting sponsors. Proceeds support Project Access of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, which provides pro bono care to uninsured children and adults.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Respiratory Care Program At PBSC Earns Top National Award

Dr. Nancy Latimer observes students in PBSC’s respiratory care program laboratory on the Palm Beach Gardens campus.

Palm Beach State College’s respiratory care associate’s degree program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the U.S. with at least 90 percent of its graduates passing the national credentialing exam. Out of approximately 460 programs nationwide, PBSC’s is one of 139 to receive the Distinguished RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

CoARC, the nonprofit accreditation organization that assures the academic quality of degree-granting respiratory care programs, presents the award annually to highlight the value of the RRT credential as the profession’s standard of excellence.

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Patty Shukla, a nationally known children’s singer, songwriter and performer, recently visited Wellington Elementary School’s pre-K classes. This interactive, engaging show brought the children to their feet dancing.

Most of the children were familiar with Shukla’s songs because they dance with them during their music and movement time and are engaged with them during learning time. Shukla has been visiting the school for the last several years.

The children were excited to see her in person and were fascinated by her. At the end of the

performance, Shukla presented her donation of 20 caps and gowns for Cathy Eckstein’s VPK class.

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receive this prestigious honor by our accrediting body,” said Dr. Nancy Latimer, professor and chair of the respiratory care program. “Our graduates are in demand at healthcare facilities throughout Palm Beach County and the nation, providing critical care to patients suffering from breathing disorders. The award also shines a light on our dedicated faculty, as well as the clinical preceptors, supervisors and department managers at our clinical sites, who prepare the students to pass the RRT exam and excel in this challenging field.”

Latimer will receive a certificate of recognition during a reception to be held July 20 at the American Association for Respiratory Care Summer Forum in Fort Lauderdale.

Based on the Palm Beach Gardens campus, the program was the first of its kind in Palm Beach County when it began in 1989. Edward W. Willey, the program’s first director of clinical education, currently serves as dean of academic affairs for the Palm Beach Gardens campus and will soon move into the same role for the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. Willey stresses the impact of the respiratory care program’s advisory board members, many of whom were his students and now hold management positions at Palm Beach County hospitals.

“Our advisory board and community partners have always been integral to the program’s success,” Willey said. “In addition to their time and expertise, they provide our students with exceptional

clinical internships at their facilities, where they personally offer guidance and mentorship. It all adds up to results — our students graduate on time, pass their boards and launch successful careers in this field.”

As in many healthcare professions, the aging population is expected to drive the need for respiratory therapists, who serve patients with breathing problems, such as asthma, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The profession is expected to grow 23 percent by 2026.

In addition to its CoARC accreditation, the respiratory care program is recognized by the American Medical Association.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/programs/ respiratorycare.

Oxbridge Academy Students Receive Congressional Award

Oxbridge Academy students Alex Goetschius and Max Paksima are the recipients of the Congressional Award, a prestigious honor given by the United States Congress to young Americans.

Goetschius earned a gold medal, and Paksima earned a bronze medal. Both were honored at a ceremony where Congressman Brian Mast presented them with their medals.

Goetschius is the first Oxbridge student to earn the gold medal, which requires more than 800 hours of community service, personal development and physical fitness, and three overnight and extensive expeditions or explorations over the course of two years.

“Setting formidable goals that enabled me to focus on my community, leadership and personal development was challenging, but incredibly rewarding. The process taught me about the importance of leading a life of discipline, service and ethics,” Goetschius said. “I was humbled to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by our local congressman and heroic war veteran, Brian Mast. He is an inspiration.”

Paksima also hopes to earn the gold medal.

“I have another year to work toward the gold medal. The disci-

Max Paksima, Congressman Brian Mast and Alex Goetschius after the award ceremony. pline it requires to achieve this goal volves setting goals in four proteaches me to stay organized and gram areas: voluntary public focused,” Paksima said. “Through service, personal development, the Congressional Award process, physical fitness and expedition/ I have come to have a deep ap- exploration. There are six levels preciation for the things I have. of award: bronze, silver and gold Traveling to third world countries certificates and bronze, silver and as part of the award has made me gold medals, each awarded based want to help others in our com- on the minimum number of hours munity and the world as often as completed in each program area.

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On Thursday, June 6, Oliver’s Harvest hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new factory outlet store selling the company’s hemp-based CBD oil products. Guests were treated to food, drinks, music, samples and special discounts, and also met some sweet puppies, courtesy of Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. Located at 3361 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington, operating hours of Oliver’s Harvest are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and patrons are welcome to visit in person. For more information, PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER visit www.oliversharvest.com.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce ambassadors help Oliver’s Harvest owners Frank and Herta Suess cut the ribbon.

Marketing Coordinator Tiffany Rodriguez greets the Wellington Rotary Club’s Gail and Wayne Williams, Maggie Zeller and David Berns.

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He was married first to Mary Lou Champlin and then for 47 years to Lenore from 1972 to the present.

He was a United States Air Force Staff Sergeant and then a Financial Advisor for 48 years. His hobbies and interests were rebuilding classic cars, skiing, boating and volunteering.

His organizations and affiliations included Rotary International, car clubs, Kiwanis and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club gathered for lunch on Friday, June 7 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. After a barbecue lunch, it was time for entertainment. Matt Stone sang Elvis and oldies tunes to the delight of the audience. Stone posed for many photos after his show. The next Young at Heart luncheon will be on Friday, Oct. 4. For more information about the group, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5149.

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Decorating committee members Roberta Hennessy, Berit Hogan, Lee Messina and Mary Ann Robinson with outgoing YAH Club President Phyllis Katz.

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WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES PRESENT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Women of the Western Communities gathered Thursday, June 6 at the Wellington National Golf Club for a program that included awarding scholarships to six local seniors. Guest speaker Denise Albritton read a poem by Maya Angelou titled “Phenomenal Woman.”

The group will resume meetings on Thursday, Sept. 5. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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As Traditional Roles Get Redefined, All I Get Is More Confused!

Back in the olden days (and by “olden,” I mean one generation ago), the social expectations of both the male and the female of our species were clearly defined.

I don’t know who defined them, maybe evolution, but things were pretty clear cut.

Men were hunters; women were gatherers.

Men went to work; women “nested.” Men “brought home the bacon;” women “fried it up in the pan.”

I remember asking my father why the secretary at his office was a woman. Why wasn’t she at home? His answer? “She is a very, very sad woman.” This perplexed me as, every time I saw her, she seemed like the happiest person in the place. Today, I suspect she was.

women wanted to learn woodworking.

Some men wanted to sew. Some women wanted to dress as men. Some men wanted to dress as women.

Nobody wanted to clean the bathroom, but that’s just self-preservation.

My point is, while all these freedoms are being pursued, it is possible to get confused. I know I am. And that is perfectly natural. There are a lot of choices. A lot of doors have opened up. In my case, I was finally able to take a carpentry course and build a deck. It was fun! The deck was crooked, but I had a great time. No one said we newbies had to excel right out of the box. I’ll get better with practice. Or I’ll choose never to do that again. It’s up to me.

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER Because it turned out neither males nor females cared for these social definitions.

They wanted the freedom to choose their own lives, make their own decisions.

Some women wanted to establish careers outside the home. Some men wanted to stay home with the babies. Some

Yet, in these modern times, we occasionally prefer to have direction. We can no longer rely on simply doing what is “expected” of us and, worse, once we make a choice, we become responsible for having done so. Bummer!

That’s why I am here today, to rescue anyone who wants imposed choices so they can blame someone else. Blame me.

Those of you who are talented and secure in those talents may stop reading now but, for the others: Men: You sharpen all knives and scissors. Otherwise, women will just buy new ones.

Women: You wash all the underwear.

Otherwise, men will just buy new ones.

Men: You get jobs. I mean it. Get a freakin’ job!

Women: Watch the babies. Not the TV, the babies!

Men: Wash the cars. Both cars, not just your own.

Women: Make dinner. Everybody’s dinner, not just your own.

Men: Open doors for women.

Women: When a man opens a door for you, say, “Thank you.” He is not insulting you. He knows you can do it on your own; it’s merely a courtesy.

Wasn’t that fun? No, it wasn’t. And now you can see why such roles have fallen by the wayside. In parting, however, somebody, anybody please clean the bathroom!

‘Dark Phoenix’ Is A Disappointing End To The X-Men Franchise

Unfortunately, Dark Phoenix is not a film to enjoy. After a few minutes, you can easily figure out the whole plot despite the fact that much of it makes no sense.

Fortunately, it is the last in the 20-year arc of the franchise, and we are not likely to see any more of these X-Men films for years to come.

A group of X-Men (and women), all mutants, are sent to rescue a group of American astronauts. At this point, they are being feted by the president, who has a direct line to Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) in his office). Xavier risks his students to save “normals.” Leading the way is Raven/Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) but the centerpiece is Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), who is the most powerful of the group. Using the group’s special skills, the astronauts are rescued, but Grey is left behind to absorb enormous space energy that makes her the strongest being in the universe. If that

erful aliens led by Vuk (Jessica Chastain) who want to use Grey to wipe out mankind and help their race.

This leads to a lot of fighting and some nice special effects working very hard to make up for an almost ridiculous plot. I blame director/writer Simon Kinberg.

The acting is overblown despite the fact that there are so many top performers.

A big problem is that although this is a movie about a woman, Jean Grey, we learn so little about her. We do know she caused her mother’s death and Xavier blocked memories of that, essentially lied to her, to help her growth. But once she learns the truth about her past, all she has left until the end is an enormous sense of anger.

Turner is forced to be one-note, basically on the edge of hysteria most of the time when not bouncing between almost teenage angst and sorrow for the damage she causes. Raven tries to use emotions

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By Leonard Wechsler sounds familiar, check Captain Marvel.

At this point, Grey is rescued but loses control of her powers and starts hurting everyone, including her friends. After killing a few people, she goes on the run to Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto (Michael Fassbender) but quickly wears out her welcome. He joins Hank McCoy/Beast (Nicholas Hoult) looking for vengeance.

Xavier, feeling guilty for not telling Grey the truth about her past and “assisting” her in forgetting it, tries to protect her. There are also a group of seemingly super-pow-

as a way to reach her, but except for that and a few snaps at Xavier for not appreciating women, she barely exists. So what happens is that we have a story about a woman told by looking at the reactions of the men around her. The women barely count. Lawrence is wasted. Chastain, a beautiful woman, is in makeup that makes her look absolutely awful, and her part is one dimensional.

It is the men who seem to count.

McAvoy’s Xavier seems consumed with guilt for trying to protect the young Jean Grey from the truth, which would have hurt her, and his is the only personality we get to really learn about, and the only one who changes. Fassbender is totally wasted. He is a superb actor who is mostly reduced to a few grimaces to show anger and a handful of stunts that don’t seem as interesting as in previous movies. Hoult only gets to do a bit of emoting before he’s the Beast, where his

prosthetics and makeup prevent any real acting. Tye Sheridan as Grey’s boyfriend Scott/Cyclops gets to be upset a lot. In short, good actors are wasted.

What really bothers me about the film is the total lack of fun in it. Marvel, responsible for the great Avengers series, leaves this a total backwater. Perhaps the difference is that the Avengers are considered heroes. One is even a god. And generally, they can love and are loved while having a sense of fun. On the other hand, the X-Men are mutants… different from the rest of us. Somehow, they seem less human. Crowds look forward to Avengers movies; not enough people care enough about this franchise.

The action is also just not as interesting.

A lot of it is simply things being blown apart. There’s not much else. This is probably the end of the franchise for at least a while, and that is probably a good thing.

Wait and see it on television.

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Startup Week Coming To Downtown West Palm Beach June 17-22

Entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators of all types will gather for Palm Beach Startup Week.

Free and open to the public, the event will run from Monday, June 17 through Saturday June 22 at Venture X, located in downtown West Palm Beach at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 204, in Rosemary Square, previously known as City Place.

Palm Beach Startup Week 2019 is set to include between 30 and 50 individual workshops and seminars designed to help local businesses drive sales, traffic and visibility to their growing companies. The event will be led by keynotes and speakers, including Dale Hedricks and Ray Titus. Surprise guest speakers will also be in attendance, ready to lend their personal experience and insights to new and aspiring business owners in Palm Beach County.

Events will include the launch of the Women of Innovation Summit, designed to “recognize, encourage and advance female leaders who have the courage and passion to transform their ideas and ambitions into a reality,” and a new Corporate/Startup Innovation Summit, intended to educate business owners on topics like investment trends and business growth. The annual State of Entrepreneurship will also be presented.

“The underlying philosophy of the event is driven by collaboration,” explained Sam Edwards, the event’s volunteer co-organizer and chief marketing officer of SEO.co.

“The event is intended to bring a diverse group of professionals together so they can learn from each other, make new connections, and walk away with new insights about entrepreneurship and innovation.”

More than 2,000 people from

Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas are expected to attend.

The event kicks off with “Startup Boot Camp” at 9 a.m. on June 17, followed shortly by other sessions and workshops, including “Building Your Seat AND the Table: Strategies for Success,” “An Industry Crisis: Shortage of Cyber Talent,” “Capital One Business Bankers” and “Leaders of Innovation.”

Sessions later in the week include “How to Generate PR for Your Local Business or Startup,” a workshop that covers digital marketing topics like search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing and “Fireside Chat: The Future of Work,” an open discussion on how new technologies and trends are changing the way we work. The full schedule of events for the week is available at

Brian Mast Tours Seagull Services

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-District 18) recently toured Seagull Services. Mast was welcomed by Board Chair Laura Fowler and Interim CEO Linda Moore, who led a tour and information session at Seagull’s headquarters.

Seagull is celebrating 40 years of service to adults and students with developmental disabilities in Palm Beach County but faces challenges as state and local dollars for special needs programs fall short of providing for all who need the programs, Fowler said.

The 45-minute tour included a visit with participants in Seagull Services’ Adult Day Program as well as with participants in Seagull’s Business Services Division, which provides packaging, shipping and other fulfillment

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (center) with Seagull Services board members Dr. James Barard, Martin Zipern, Laura Fowler and PHOTO BY TIM STEPIEN Judy Dynia. services to numerous private busi- including the need for greater nesses in contract with the agency. funding and efforts at finding emMast joined Seagull’s team fol- ployment opportunities for people lowing the tour to discuss issues, with developmental disabilities.

Chef Collaboration Series At Trophy Room Trophy Room, Wellington’s new contemporary restaurant and lounge, has announced the launch of a Chef Collaboration Series featuring some of the area’s top chefs.

New Chef James Strine will launch the series with the Regional’s Lindsay Autry, a 2019 James Beard semifinalist recognized for her Southern specialties, on Wednesday, June 19. Strine and Autry will join forces to prepare a selection of a la carte dishes, including Tomato Pie, one of Autry’s signature dishes made with roasted

tomatoes, sharp cheddar, caramelized onions and herb aioli ($15); Low Country Boil with Florida shrimp, Sebastian clams, house sausage and sweet corn ($18/$32); and Peaches ’ n’ Cream with warm corn pound cake, grilled peaches, buttermilk ice cream and candied pecans ($12).

Upcoming guest chefs and event dates include: Johan Svensson of Steak 954 on Wednesday, July 17; Eric Baker of Mazie’s on Wednesday, Aug. 14; Rick Mace of Café Boulud on Wednesday, Sept. 18;

and Tim Lipman of Coolinary Café on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Reservations are encouraged.

Owned and operated by T&R Restaurant Group, the new hospitality division of T&R Development, Trophy Room offers a sophisticated dining experience in an expansive dining room, cocktail bar, lounge, 35-seat private dining room and outdoor garden located at 12300 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 793-2110 or visit www. trophyroomrestaurant.com.

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“Palm Beach Startup Week is perfect for entrepreneurs looking for more advice, knowledge and resources so they can start or support a business. Business owners and leaders will also be in attendance to learn more about their competitors and new opportunities. It’s also a valuable place to network, whether you’re looking for a partner with whom you can start a business or a talented employee to help you design a new product or web site,” said Connor Boss, community coordinator at Venture X West Palm Beach.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to promote their brand. Packages include exclusive access to special events, inclusion in press coverage and featured branding throughout the week’s main events.

More than 2,000 are expected to attend Palm Beach Startup Week event at Venture X in downtown West Palm Beach.

Registration is not required to attend but is recommended in order to receive updates on new headline speakers, programs and events to be expected during the

Dress For Success Global CEO Officiates At Local Ribbon-Cutting

Joi Gordon, global CEO of Dress for Success, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently that not only officially marked the opening of the new location for the nonprofit’s Palm Beaches affiliate, but also recognized the local organization’s astounding growth and impact on the community in just under a decade since its founding in April 2010.

At the ceremony, which was arranged by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Gordon was joined by corporate sponsors, local officials, individual donors, agency partners, volunteers and others from around the area who helped kickoff a daylong series of celebrations at the new Dress for Success Palm Beaches “boutique” at 2459 S. Congress Ave., Suite 204.

Gordon said she’s often asked why the Palm Beaches — home to 33 billionaires — would need Dress for Success. “I answer that there is a troubling disparity here with the poverty rate, especially among women, which is our demographic, at 20.9 percent,” she said. “So, there absolutely is a need here for all that Dress for Success delivers in helping women to become economically self-sufficient.

What we provide, though, goes well beyond clothing. We help women head-to-toe and inside-out,

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continued from page 1 taurant until some patrons began to gather outside under the enclosed porch where mist and fans extend throughout the exterior canopy area. A vintage Ford pickup has a table extending behind it so that patrons can sit on the truck bed and eat. The festivities on Monday were a dry run for the grand opening on Tuesday.

“We are excited to get opened,” Brown said. “We try to create these restaurants to be a tribute to Henry Ford’s commitment to innovation; many years of providing great products to Americans. We feel we have captured some of the history so people from all different age groups and demographics can enjoy coming in and experiencing

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The Ford’s Garage team has been working toward this moment for a year, and now the public has a chance to enjoy the newly opened restaurant, located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 122, in the mall’s former Red Robin location.

The menu has an assortment of gourmet burgers, chicken and vegetarian products with salads and light fare to please everyone.

They also specialize in “comfort food” with the likes of homemade meatloaf, chili, and macaroni and cheese.

American craft beer is the specialty of the restaurant, but they also offer wine and cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

For the loyal customer, Ford’s Garage Motor Club gives patrons 25 percent off every fourth visit.

For more information, call (561) 805-3673 or visit www.fordsgarageusa.com/locations/wellington.

Ford’s Garage owners gather with Mayor Anne Gerwig and Wellington Chamber ambassadors to cut the ribbon.

Attorney Logan Pardell and IPC Director of Business Development Juliza Kramer.

Scott Gerhardt and Henry Sanchez.

Emilia McGovern, Councilman John McGovern and PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva, who has a burger named after him.

Ford’s Garage Executive Vice President Billy Diamond with franchise owner Billy Downs.

Chamber Board Member Kevin Shapiro and Chamber President Stuart Hack.

Ford’s Garage staff members Tamary Massena, Rene Lawson, Jasmine Malone, Jorge Valdez and Kayla Comer welcome guests.

Christine Depietto, Kimberly Williamson, Annette Grudin, Sophie Diaz, Michele Pino, Nicole and Arlene Cummings, Joyce Shaiman and Rosanne Cerrito.

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Girls Head To Nationals

continued from page 3 tends to be a challenging trip, so the trainers take extra precautions.

According to Pengue, because of the risk involved in this type of transport, the competing horses are given electrolytes by mouth, along with mineral oil in their grain before they leave and after they arrive. They are only fed hay on the journey, however, so as to not irritate their stomachs.

The mares are also offered water at every pitstop, and the trainers are even planning to arrive in Oklahoma City early enough for the horses to have two days of recovery time.

“I’m not as nervous as I would be,” Pengue said, “because Star and Precious have done plenty of traveling, and they’re used to it.”

Although Samarias and Cole-

man are set to compete against each other in almost every class, they plan to be happy for one another no matter what.

“I cry when I get really happy, she doesn’t,” Samarias said. “So, if she got roses, I would cry for her.”

“We’re proud for each other either way,” Coleman said.

For Pengue, taking the girls to Youth Nationals is more than ribbons and roses and radical rides; it’s a pixel in the bigger picture of Arabian horse recognition and appreciation. According to Pengue, people commonly mislabel the Arabian breed as being “small, dinky and crazy.”

“Some of them are,” Pengue said with a smile, “But the horses that we buy and that we get here are all-purpose horses; they can do it all. They’re well-balanced in their conformation. We buy horses that have good brains — and you can make that into anything.”

Pengue considered the fact that Team Casperey is rolling out of

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Caleigh Coleman sails over a jump with Precious.

the western Palm Beach County communities — which are largely populated by long-legged Thoroughbreds and brawny Warmbloods — a testament to a “step in the right direction” for the Arabian horse reputation.

“I really wish that I could get more people drawn to this and love it the way I do, but we’re trying,” Pengue said. “We’re trying, and I

think going to Youth Nationals is one step closer.”

In the meantime, the riders and their trainers are preparing to enjoy this opportunity regardless of the late-July results, following Casperey Stables’ show motto: “Ride for the ride and let the ribbons fall where they may.”

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continued from page 1 by the school district facilities department that determine what needs to be renovated in each school. Look for the fresh exterior upgrades at Wellington Landings.

The paint and gutters will be new.

The parking lot will glisten with new pavement. There will be new lockers in the hallways and each classroom will be outfitted with new furniture, paint and floors.

Right now, Wellington Landings is in a temporary location at Wellington High School.

“We were here last summer, and we are here again this summer,” Bennett said. “We are in the second week of our course recovery program, so I have students here who are working on anything that they need to complete for the passing of courses. We are working out of the media center at Wellington High School. We have a room set

up for new registrations for anyone who needs to register. They can come in on Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. My secretaries are here, as is my data processor, and I am here. So, we are operating just like we would if we were at Wellington Landings.”

Bennett thanked Principal Cara Hayden and the staff at Wellington High School for their assistance.

“Wellington has been extremely kind to us,” Bennett said. “Last summer and this summer, they have gone above and beyond making us feel comfortable. From their principal, the principal’s secretary, the assistant principal, we feel it is a second home.”

The plan at this time is for the staff to go back to Wellington Landings by July 31. The school will have its new teacher orientation on that Wednesday. Then on Aug. 1, there will be the incoming sixth graders’ orientation, plus any new students from other grades.

The first day of school is set for Aug. 12.

Workers tear up the front parking lot at Wellington Landings.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, June 15 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, June 16 at 7:50 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host Farm Your Backyard on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mounts Exhibit Hall in West Palm Beach. Participants will learn how to successfully grow vegetables, with a focus on establishing and managing small vegetable projects. Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting will be covered. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more information and to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Extension Agent Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No previous experience is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 15 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) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert by Green River on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, June 16 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Father’s Day Walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, June 16 at 7 a.m. Bring water and binoculars to enjoy the views. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.

• Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach will present Orchestral Woodwinds on Sunday, June 16 with a pre-concert lecture with Dr. Paul Cienniwa at 2:30 p.m. prior to the concert at 3 p.m. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.

Monday, June 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Aquapainting for Adults With Special Needs on Monday, June 17 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy using water and paintbrushes to make nature images appear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a NASA Lander Touchdown

Challenge for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, June 17 at 2 p.m. Design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, June 17 at 3 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments to play and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

Tuesday, June 18 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for children under age 3 on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:15 a.m. Jump into these trendy musical classes. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment. 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, June 18 and Thursday, June 20 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 Medicare 101 on Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for an in-depth overview and discussion of the different Medicare plan options and benefits. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Snack & Bike Helmet Safety Chat with Epilepsy Florida for all ages on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:15 p.m. Learn about how bike helmets help to protect your brain. Children 18 and under will receive a snack and free bike helmet while supplies last. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades 3 to 5 on Tuesday, June 18 at 3 p.m.

Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Women of the Wellington Chamber will host a social event on Tuesday, June 18 starting with manicures at Tipsy SalonBar at 4 p.m., followed by happy hour at Beauty and the Beeeef at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Glass Magnets for adults on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Create little

magnets using glass gems and maps of space. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, June 19 • The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a hot topic discussion and luncheon on A Changing Economy in Palm Beach County on Wednesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 South Atlantis Blvd.). RSVP online at www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Star Wars: Force Academy for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, June 19 at 2 and 3:15 p.m. Use the Force, young Padawans, to train for or against the Dark Side. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Babysitting 101: Part I & Part II for ages 11 to 17 on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will discuss child development, basic first aid, and home and fire safety. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Experience for ages 12 and up on Wednesdays, June 19 and June 26 at 5 p.m. Explore, learn, create and play in a 3D environment.

Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Propagation: Increasing Your Numbers on Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Explore in-depth the process of creating new plants from a variety of sources. The instructor will provide a comprehensive review on a range of techniques of propagation. Visit www. mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a STEAM Family Night on Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m. Create, play and learn, experimenting with Oobleck.

Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will host a “My Favorite Things” Party on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring one or two items that you can describe, demonstrate or share. These can include cosmetics, beauty creams, nail polish, small appliances, gadgets and more. For more info., call Helene at (561) 512-3172 or e-mail nursehelene@ yahoo.com.

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Thursday and Friday through July from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village. Visit www. southfloridafair.com/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Kindergarten Readiness for ages 5 and 6 on Thursdays, June 20 and June 27 at 2 p.m. Get a head start on your child’s education this summer. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Southern rock concert by Southern Blood, along with food trucks, on Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Show off your knowledge of topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Commemorate World Refugee Day: Pebble-Stone Art for adults on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by the stone art sculptures of Syrian artist Nazir Ali Badr, create a 3D stone art picture using river rocks and pebbles. Representatives from the Florida Department of Children & Families Refugee Services Program will offer information about the important services they provide. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Oasis Women will offer a six-week book study this month on None Like Him: Ten Ways God is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin. The book study will take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. from June 20 through Aug. 1. The cost is $10 and includes the book. Contact Oasis Church at oasisflchurch@gmail.com or (561) 7910524 to sign up or for additional information.

Friday, June 21 • The West Palm Beach Boat Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23 with 100,000 square feet showcasing power boats, walk-arounds, cruisers, deck boats, pontoons, bass boats, personal watercraft and more. For more info., visit www. southflaboatshow.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Doodle a Mural With Keith Haring for ages 6 and up on Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the artist Keith Haring by learning about his life and making fun and silly drawings inspired by his art. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of The Lego Movie 2 on Friday,

June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, June 22 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles at Royal Palm Beach Pines (110 Natures Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Saturday, June 22 at 7:50 a.m. Call Joe at (561) 859-1954 for info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Mounts Family Fun Day for all ages on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun day filled with STEAM-based activities, where families can experience engaging, learning opportunities together. Visit www. mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Amazing Mr. A’s Star Force Spectacular!” for all ages on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to help unleash the force in this variety-style magic show. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Benefits of Gentle Yoga for adults on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli will discuss how to improve your health and mindfulness. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Twelve laptops will be provided; personal laptops are allowed. Parents/caregivers must attend.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Space Ooze Slime for ages 6 to 19 on Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m.

It’s not a liquid… it’s not a solid… it’s Space Ooze Slime! Make some slime and learn why it behaves the way it does. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free John Denver tribute concert by Ron Rich on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, June 23 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sensory Friendly Browsing Hours, special library hours designed to provide a quieter and calmer environment for special needs children and teens 17 and under, and their families, on Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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Keiser University Holds Annual 7-On-7 Football Tournament

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Keiser University Seahawk football program, which completed its first official season last fall, hosted its annual 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday, June 8.

The event is open to all high school football programs and has caught the eye of many teams from Vero Beach to Miami. Several teams have returned due, in part, to the positive environment the athletes compete in.

“The goal is to get as many prospects in our campus as possible and offering a great event for teams to compete and play together,” explained Seahawks head coach Doug Socha, who serves as tournament director. “We have had excellent feedback, too.”

High schools that played in the tournament were: Miami Christian, Vero Beach, St. Andrew’s, Cardinal Newman, Olympic Heights, Pahokee, Wellington, Santaluces, Glades Central, J.P. Taravella, Jupiter Christian, Palm Beach Lakes and Lake Worth.

School football programs typically prefer to carry over from the 20-day spring season into the summer to maintain team chemistry, especially in the special positions, such as quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, defensive backs and linebackers.

Players get the opportunity to work on throwing, timing routes, coverage and receiving skills.

Many players believe it gives them an edge going into the fall season, while satisfying the taste for competition.

“I think it helps, more importantly, what we’re doing wrong,” Wellington sophomore quarterback Blake Kendall explained.

“Even though it’s not real tackle football, it still shows us what we need to do.”

Kendall echoed what many believe while competing in these types of events.

Wellington senior Matthew Barrios believes 7-on-7 tournaments help build on team chemistry despite not being with the entire squad. “We are all out here, spending a lot of time together,” Barrios said. “I think the communication

is getting stronger. It shows us what we are capable of and what we can fix.”

Local teams seem to prefer to compete in the local events, and for that reason, it provides an opportunity to see what their competition will be like during the regular season, as many will face each other on the field come this fall. The competitiveness is welcomed and does break through during play, but it is not the primary focus, Barrios said.

The Wolverines went 3-2 during the tournament, reaching round two of the playoffs after going 2-1 in group play. They were eliminated by Miami Christian 14-6.

Vero Beach concluded the event as tournament champions. Many of the teams on site will soon be participating in team camps at various universities around the state.

“Team camp is Thursday through Saturday, and it has many teams coming back for year two and three,” Socha said.

Wellington quarterback Blake Kendall looks to throw downfield.

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Wellington running back Lenori Williams takes the ball upfield after a reception.

Wellington defensive back Matthew Barrios defends against a deep pass.

Wolverine receiver Brandyn Butler sprints past the Olympic Heights defenders after a catch.

Wolverine receiver Finlay Toussaint makes a big gain.

Gold Coast Dressage Show Brings Friends Together In Wellington

As the seasonal temperature levels rise in the equestrian world of Wellington, so does the level of fun and friendly competition, especially during the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GDCA) May Dressage show.

Taking place May 18-19, this two-day qualifier show featured excellent riders and their horses giving some of their best dressage performances of the year.

As expected, along with the competition, the GCDA May Dressage show provided plenty of fun, awards and a gathering place for the members of GDCA to relax and simply enjoy being together and celebrating their horses at the beautiful Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex. Highlights of the show included outstanding performances and special recognition for riders Tara Stegen, Kelly Layne, Ann Barrett, Lily Zilo, Tuny Page, Susan Dutta and Andrienne Pot. “The atmosphere, all the volunteers, and everybody who works for the horse show are phenomenal,” said May Dressage High

Point winner Tara Stegen. “The camaraderie is awesome. We all work together. We all help each other. It has really become a great community. That’s why these shows are so fantastic.”

Stegen and her mount Gatsby HW rode their way to a 75.172 percent in the USEF First Level Test 1, and claimed the High Point spot of the show. Gatsby is a striking 17.2-hand Westphalian who Stegen describes as a gentle giant.

“He’s not laid back, he’s hot, but it’s a good hot,” she said. “He gets hot under saddle, but nowhere else.”

Stegen, who is based at the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex, first joined the GCDA more than 15 years ago. “They’re doing such a great job,” she said about the organization. “There are so many things they’re doing for our community.”

Adding to the fun and festivities of the weekend was a birthday cake and celebration for rider Kelly Layne. She said she couldn’t have had a better birthday gift than the performance her horse Fer-

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The May show brought together other well-known riders like Susie Dutta, who was there with her equestrian family cheering her on, and Tuny Page, who provided valuable coaching to many riders.

Dressage rider Adrienne Pot left no doubt about her ability to achieve excellence during her winning Grand Prix ride aboard the Dutch Warmblood gelding Bon Ami. Pot dominated the ring and won the FEI Grand Prix Open with a score of 67.935 percent and also claimed the Triple Crown Excellence Award for the outstanding performance.

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“He is a super show horse who always ramps it up a notch in the ring,” Layne said. “He’s such a nice, subtle animal, and this level of collection is a lot higher than he has done before.”

Fernando, who is owned by Ellen Trouille of Germany, is a 7-year-old Hanoverian. Fernando’s calm energy during the ride earned them the Semican Achievement Award.

Winning the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award was adult amateur rider Anne Barrett. She and her horse Udon P are on a mission to earn a USDF Gold Medal.

“I’m almost there,” Barrett said.

“It’s a long journey. I ride all the time, and I’m really trying.”

The pair got a little closer to their goal during the qualifying show when they scored a 62.50 percent in the FEI Intermediate II. Also recognized was Lily Zilo, who was awarded the Diana Zakharova International Sportsmanship Award to celebrate her competitive spirit, effort and fine

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Panther Ridge provides lifelong care for exotic felines that have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Guests enjoyed a live blues band, barbecue and libations. Funds are being raised for pools to keep cats cool and add enrichment to their lives. More shade trees and landscaping are also planned. Arrangements can be made to tour the five-acre facility that is home to 19 big cats. For more info., call (561) 795-8914 or visit www.pantherridge.org.

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On Saturday, June 8, the Mall at Wellington Green hosted Slide into Summer featuring bounce houses, live performances and dog adoptions from Barky Pines Animal Rescue. The free event included a look at Live 360 programs, food samples from Auntie Anne’s and a performance by the Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble (WAVE).

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R E S I D E N T I A L/L A N D/FA R M S Full Service Realtor Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. 561-460-8257 www.phillismanigilia.com SaddleTrails Realty, Inc.

Professional Services

JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

AT BALMORE PLACE — Our professional and labor of love speaks for itself, we go the extra mile all the time. Family Owned & Operated. 561-644-7753

Real Estate For Sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER VILLAGE WALK RPB — 3/2/1, Sun Porch, 55+ Community. Lots of upgrades, $228,888. Call Joann 561-798-0763

Professional Services

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

Home Security System ADT FREE HOME SECURITY SYSTEM — Plus FREE Surveillance Camera, No Cost for Parts or Activation. Call NOW 561-285-2780

House/Barn/Pet Sitting Service DO YOU NEED TO TAKE A BREAK? — I can house sit, barn sit & pet sit. Reasonable rates! Claudia Roland USEF R Judge / Also Training, Lessons, Clinics, Hunter, Jumpers, Equitation 770-335-2233 crcfox@aol.com

Painting JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/ owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 PET SITTING VISITS OR OVERNIGHT STAYS — House Cleaning available, Local excellent references, call Charleen Glass 561-572-1782.

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

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates Place your ad here. Call 561-793-7606

Screens/Pool Enclosures S C R E E N S E T C. I N C. S P E C I A L I Z I N G I N P O O L E N C L O S U R E S — Patios, Railings, Insulated Patio Roofs and Accordion Shutters Call Today for a free estimate 561-6819290 BBB A Rated, Licensed & Insured

Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m

Security SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6

Place your ad here. Call 561-793-7606

Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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

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Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

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B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Repairs

$65.00 1st Hour - $40.00 Hour After Commercial & Residential

Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

U2597 CGC015908 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Installation $3,499.00 on 1 1/4 Acre Lots Free Estimates On All New Systems

Commercial & Residential Ben Ellis President U2597 CGC015908 Office 561.798.1477 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Mobile 561.722.5424

Proudly serving Broward & Palm Beach for 30 years!

East Boca Showroom 1603 2nd Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-394-9331 561-451-0099

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G R A N D O P E N I N G ! S A T U R D AY, J U N E 2 2 | N O O N - 4 : 0 0 P M

THE ADVENTURE IS JUST BEGINNING

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING OF WESTLAKE ADVENTURE PARK! Kick off summer with tons of food, fun and entertainment for the whole family.* Satisfy your appetite with on-site food trucks or complimentary hot dogs and sweet treats from the brand new Snack Shack and Scoops Ice Cream. Enjoy a thrilling BMX bike demonstration at the Pump Park, live music, lawn games and even a bounce house for the kids!

Plus, tour 6 designer models and find your dream home in the heart of Palm Beach County.

NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FROM THE HIGH $200s TO MID $500s

Visit WestlakeAdventurePark.com for more details! * We love our furry friends but unfortunately pets will not be permitted at this event. Service animals are welcome.

(844) 861-5833 | 16610 Town Center Parkway North | City of Westlake, FL 33470

For location, hours of operation and further details about our award-winning communities, visit MintoUSA.com.

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