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REALTORS TAKE THE RUNWAY EVENT

University of Florida Professor Frank Mazzotti gave a presentation to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday regarding the encroachment of Nile monitor lizards into Florida, including a growing presence in Wellington. Page 3

Bicycle Safety And Helmet Fitting Event At Wheels Of Wellington

Rabbi David Sislen Joins Temple B’nai Jacob As Its New Spiritual Leader

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington is welcoming a new spiritual leader. Rabbi David Sislen will become the temple’s full-time rabbi, cantor and education director starting next month. Page 7

Camp Invention Makes Learning Fun At Binks Forest Elementary

OPINION Spend Sunday With That Special Father Figure In Your Life

As with most annual events, Father’s Day is engulfed in a wave of commercialization that threatens to obscure its true significance. Research shows that engaged fathers have a positive influence on their children. Educational success, better social development and higher self-esteem are some of the documented effects on children who have fathers involved in their everyday life. Page 4

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Keller Williams Realty of Wellington presented its “Realtors Take The Runway” luncheon and fashion show on Wednesday, June 8 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event raised money for the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. Shown above are event chairs Maureen Gross and Nancy Jennings with WPTV news anchor Kelley Dunn (center). MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Horse Estates Proposed On Old Wanderers Executive Course

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Late last year, W&W Equestrian Club LLC, a company affiliated with Wellington-based Ward Real Estate, purchased the defunct Wanderers Club executive golf course. At the time, there was speculation about what the company planned to do with unused golf course land that winds its way around the Lakefield South residential community. The intent is no longer a mystery. Winding Trails is the new name for the 65.45-acre project along Aero Club Drive in Wellington. W&W Equestrian Club LLC is requesting approval to convert the golf course into nine luxury equestrian estates ranging from 2.27 to 3.96 acres each, with a home, a groom’s quarters, a stable with eight stalls, paddocks and a practice ring. The overall density will be 0.14 dwelling units per acre.

The land is not currently part of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District, but the applicant is asking to extend the EOZD designation to the property. There will be barns downstairs with living quarters upstairs, with attractive structures, said Sharon Merchant, spokesperson for Ward Real Estate. “It’s not going to look like a barn, it’s going to look like a beautiful home,” Merchant said. “There will be a lot more water features added to that community, in general, so we expect property values to be positively impacted.” The plan received by Wellington’s Planning & Zoning Department on June 6 shows that the application includes a comprehensive plan amendment, master plan amendment, rezoning, site plan amendment/subdivision and zoning text amendment. The proposed use for the property is equestrian residential, and the agent for the project is listed

at the architectural firm Cotleur & Hearing. Cory Lyn Cramer, development review coordinator for the village, said Winding Trails has scheduled and attended community meetings with Lakefield homeowners to discuss the proposal. “They are taking steps to reach out to the community,” Cramer said. “They have been cooperating with us. They have been addressing as many preliminary comments as possible. They actually completed a resubmittal based on some pretty standard comments, things that happen as far as the process is concerned, before it goes to the first Development Review Committee meeting, which is scheduled for June 22.” From the developer’s standpoint, feedback from Lakefield South is important and is being taken seriously, Merchant said. “We want the homeowners’ See ESTATE HOMES, page 4

Races Heating Up For Seats On Indian Trail Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At least one of two races for seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will likely be thrown into the Aug. 30 primary election, with three candidates expected to be on the ballot for Seat 4, currently held by longtime Supervisor Michelle Damone. Damone is being challenged by Betty Argue, an unsuccessful candidate in 2014 against ITID President Carol Jacobs, and Keith Jordano, an insurance professional who ran unsuccessfully for the board in 2004. Candidates for Seat 2 so far are incumbent Supervisor Gary Dunkley and challenger Ryan William Bernal. Argue, a founding member of ALERTS (Acreage Loxahatchee Engaged Residents Taking a Stand) of PBC said she is running because she believes the board needs people who care about protecting and preserving The Acreage lifestyle.

“I have noticed that that doesn’t seem to be taking place. The people managing our money are not necessarily doing it with the right priorities and responsibly,” she said. “Roads and drainage are ultimate priorities. I think that parks are important, but we spend an awful lot of money on parks, and we seem to have priorities kicked down the road with respect to drainage. I don’t think that we are where we need to be with respect to drainage.” Argue believes that ITID is wasting money with traffic calming, which she feels is ineffective. “I think that it’s being done a little bit prematurely,” she said. “Development is coming, but I think that there needs to be discussion with the developers in making them pay for whatever traffic calming that we think we need on the roads as a result of their traffic, not the residents having to bear the financial burden of the development that’s coming.” Argue said she has been inSee ITID RACES, page 4

ART SOCIETY GALA

The Wellington Art Society held its annual installation dinner on Friday, June 10 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. Members were recognized for their artistic achievements and successes over the past year, while sponsors were recognized for their generous support in helping the group bring art to the community. Shown above are Donna Donelan, Marie Lentine and Sandy Axelrod. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

LGWCD Candidates Answer Questions Wellington Sends Referendum At LGLA’s Forum On Council Vacancies To Ballot

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved the final reading Tuesday of an ordinance that places a referendum on the Aug. 30 primary election ballot that, if approved, would amend the charter’s existing method of filling council vacancies. The ballot question asks: “Shall council vacancies exceeding 180 days be filled by special election rather than by appointment?” The current charter requires that council vacancies be filled by appointment. The proposed amendment would eliminate appointments and would fill council vacancies in the same manner as mayoral vacancies by requiring a

special election if more than 180 days remain in the unexpired term. A seat with fewer than 180 days remaining would not be filled until the subsequent election. The question had been approved by the previous council to appear on the March ballot with other referendum questions, but was pulled because of confusion over the wording. Controversy arose over the question when Mayor Anne Gerwig had to resign her seat as council member to run for mayor in the last election. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said the charter amendment would ask voters if they want to eliminate the current method of council members appointing someone to fill a vacancy.

The question was changed slightly between the first and second readings, but not substantively, adding “exceeding 180 days” to clarify the language that less than 180 days would not require a special election. “Those few words were added in,” Cohen said. “I think it does lend clarification.” Gerwig was ready to move forward. “We’ve vetted this one over and over,” she said. Councilman Michael Drahos made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0. Councilman Michael Napoleone, who was a member of the Charter Review Task Force before becoming a councilman, said he See REFERENDUM, page 14

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Three candidates for two open seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors met in a forum hosted by the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association on Thursday, June 9. The candidates are incumbent Supervisor Dave DeMarois and first-time candidates Simon Fernandez and Anita Kane. LGLA Treasurer Ken Johnson moderated the event, asking questions submitted by members after candidates introduced themselves. Fernandez, a seven-year resident and owner of about 30 acres of land where he operates several businesses including a nursery, said that as a taxpayer and landowner, he wanted to be sure that

he is getting his money’s worth. “At the suggestion of one of the council members, he said that I should get involved, and this was my first opportunity to get involved with the community,” he said. “So I hope if I am elected to be of help and be of assistance.” DeMarois moved to Loxahatchee Groves in 1979 and built a house several years later. He has been on the board since 1997 and has chaired the board since 2005. “It has been a pleasure working with the people of Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “When I first got on the board, the only people representing Loxahatchee Groves was the landowners’ association. You guys did that until 2006 when the town evolved.” DeMarois said that the district See LGLA FORUM, page 14

Expert Lays Out Pros, Cons Of Acreage Incorporation

Lynn Tipton of the Florida League of Cities at Tuesday’s meeting hosted by the Acreage Landowners’ Association.

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Lynn Tipton, director of the Florida League of Cities’ FLC University program, visited the Acreage Landowners’ Association meeting Tuesday, June 14 to discuss the pros and cons of incorporation. “The Florida League of Cities is the statewide association of municipal governments,” she explained. “A city, a town or a village in Florida is legally a municipality.” The league, she said, doesn’t take a position on whether an area should incorporate or not, but serves as a guide through the process. The terms “city,” “town” and “village” all mean the same thing legally in Florida, Tipton explained. For an area to become a municipality, it means that the

community has gone through the process of incorporating. A municipality is the only optional form of government. Each county in Florida has a school district, and can be part of special districts. Florida has 67 counties, 67 school districts, approximately 1,600 special districts and 411 municipalities. The process to incorporate, Tipton explained, outlined in Florida Statues Chapter 165, starts by presenting a feasibility study to the county’s legislative delegation. The local State House member would sponsor the special act, and the feasibility study will be examined by committees. The State Senate then follows. “What they’re really looking for is the viability of the area. They want to know that it meets certain criteria. More than anything, they

want to know that you’re serious,” Tipton said. The first thing looked at is the tax base, and whether the municipality could support itself by either taxes or fees. The second item is intergovernmental issues. The school district, county government and all special districts must be consulted for the impacts of what would happen if the community became a municipality. If the county’s legislative delegation OKs the study, the item is placed on the special act calendar for the legislature. If both chambers approve, it would go to the governor, who would sign off and agree not that the community can become a municipality but that the feasibility study is approved and the idea is viable. From there, the special act See TIPTON, page 4

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Indian Trail Supervisors Approve Trimmed Budget For 2016-17

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors adopted a $13,170,613 budget on Wednesday for fiscal year 201617, trimmed from a $14,045,613 preliminary budget presented last month. The budget is lower than the current $13,974,729 budget for fiscal year 2015-16. “This is a similar presentation to the one made last month,” ITID Finance Director Don Rinzel said. “I have made a couple of changes.” He said that the district’s focus will remain on drainage. “We’re developing a comprehensive drainage plan,” he said. “We’re going through and replacing a number of culverts this year. We’ve done a lot of canal improvements as far as dredging is concerned, shoring up the banks of a lot of our smaller canals.” ITID workers are also improving telemetry and continuing the regular schedule of road mainte-

nance, which is about 43 percent of the budget, Rinzel said. Parks makes up 9 percent, stormwater pump operations and aquatics is 19 percent, administration is 14 percent and debt is 15 percent. Rinzel noted that much of the debt is units 17 and 18, serving portions of Royal Palm Beach, which does not affect other residents in the district. By category, he said personnel costs account for 38.18 percent of the budget, operating costs are 32.79 percent and capital outlay is 14.37 percent. Although assessments vary greatly from unit to unit, the average assessment is going up about $20 per acre, which is about a 4.35 percent increase; and about $25 for active units, which is 4.9 percent higher. The average assessment is $498 per acre, or about $42 a month, he said. Rinzel pointed out that all money collected is spent within ITID boundaries.

“We do maintain 889 miles of unpaved roads,” he said. “We also maintain more than 75 miles of paved roads. According to the 2010 census, there’s about 38,000 residents, and I believe that has gone up.” The district has nine parks covering about 75 acres, and four pump stations. Rinzel’s proposed budget has a total reduction of about $800,000. “Debt service is going down slightly because we did pay off our parks bond this year,” he said. He explained that the budget is down and the assessment is going up because the current budget is using a $1.283 million carry-forward and a portion of the reserves, which was used primarily for canal and culvert improvements. “We don’t have that carryforward this year, so that’s why the assessment is going up,” he said, explaining that this year’s carry-forward is expected to be $107,000, which he asked to be used toward the $125,000 cost

for Citrus Grove Park playground equipment. Rinzel is proposing to use about $680,000 of the reserves, and postpone some projects, which he said will reduce the amount of the assessment increase. He said taking the money from reserves will still leave that fund within the district policy of 25 to 30 percent of the annual budget. Highlights of the budget include a 1.7 percent merit pay increase for employees, which is tied to the federal cost of living increase policy. “The last merit raise for employees was December 2014,” he said. The budget will also initiate the R2 road paving project intended to put all residences within a halfmile of a paved road. “Our original budget, I proposed $750,000 per year. Talking with our engineer, this is a 10-year project. Our R2 roads are coming up on 20 years in age, so they need to be overlaid,” Rinzel said. “What I’m proposing, since this is the first year of the project, in order to cut

down the budget a little, I’m going to do half of that for the first year.” Rinzel also postponed the collection for a new inverted siphon for a year at a cost of $300,000 a year, which is expected to cost a total of $1.8 million. He said he would like to explore some financing options to pay for the inverted siphon. “If there are grants available, I would like to be able to do that rather than collecting the $300,000 a year,” he said. “Interest rates are low. I could get you some quotes and present that to you.” The inverted siphon will replace the existing one under the M Canal owned by the City of West Palm Beach. The district’s existing inverted siphon is within the right of way of a canal improvement project underway by the city. “We’re trying to tie it in with what West Palm Beach is doing there,” he said. “We do have some time to look at that and plan for that.” The administration budget is going up 4.16 percent, due mainly to employee costs.

The parks budget of $1.22 million is down by about $130,000, principally because of a decreased capital outlay. Maintenance and operations are down about $45,000, also due to a reduction in capital outlay. “We are going to lease four graders,” Rinzel said, explaining that in the original budget he had proposed purchasing four graders, staggered over four years. The district currently leases three graders. “I propose we delay purchasing a new grader for a year,” he said. “If the leases get out of hand, we’ll definitely go into purchasing.” Supervisor Ralph Bair made a motion to accept the budget, which carried 3-2 with supervisors Michelle Damone and Gary Dunkley opposed. The deadline for submittal of the Truth in Millage (TRIM) assessments to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office is July 24. The board’s meeting for final certification of the assessment roll is set for Aug. 17.

Dangerous Nile Monitor Lizards Encroaching Into Wellington

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report University of Florida Professor Frank Mazzotti gave a presentation to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday regarding the encroachment of Nile monitor lizards into Florida, including a growing presence in Wellington. Native to Africa, particularly

Sudan and the central portion of the Nile River in Egypt, Nile monitors have been spotted in significant numbers along the C-51 Canal. Some have also been seen in Wellington. “Burmese pythons have gotten everybody’s attention and become the poster child for the problem. However, this is the new

bad actor on the block, and it is right in your backyard,” Mazzotti said. “This is the Nile monitor. It is a large predatory lizard. It regularly gets to be three to four feet in length. Large ones are five to six feet in length. Similar in size to alligators, they are similar in habits to alligators. When a hatchling is born, it is already larger in size

The Nile monitor lizard has made its way to Florida and has been spotted in Wellington.

than our native species of lizards.” Well over 300 have been found in the Cape Coral area, but the next largest concentration is in the West Palm Beach area along the C-51 Canal. “By the end of the year, well over 100 Nile monitors will have been removed from West Palm Beach,” he said. “Most of them that have been removed are from the C-51 Canal right along the northern boundary of Wellington, and a couple of them have popped up in the Wellington area.” Mazzotti said the Nile monitor is a direct threat to native species and pets. “They eat a lot of pretty much everything,” he said. “The joke is, ‘What do they eat?’ The answer is, ‘Whatever they want.’ However, they eat a lot of native species of reptiles and amphibians. They join the Burmese python in being a really voracious predator of our native animals, and they are a direct threat to our Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. They are really more of a threat to pets than they are to humans. If you corner one, they can be very defensive, and they are well-equipped to be defensive.

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They have sharp teeth, long claws and a whip-like tail.” Mazzotti said they have also been observed in the Southwest Ranches area in Broward County where they frequent stables. “A lot of people have described encountering Nile monitors in their horse paddocks, one of them describing their dog in the paddock being knocked into the air by the tail of the Nile monitor, so pets really are our primary concern,” he said. The University of Florida has teamed up with other agencies, such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which is concerned about the refuge, to remove Nile monitors from the C-51 Canal, but they are concerned that the trapping activities there will cause them to flee into Wellington. “They might not sit still as we are removing them, so we want to start a targeted outreach program,” he said. “If they are in Wellington, and someone sees them, we want to be contacted.” Residents who see a Nile monitor are asked to take a picture, note the location and call the Invasive Species Hotline at (888) 483-4681 (“I’ve-Got-1”) to report their find-

ing. “If someone is seeing them, we can remove them, and if they’re not here, and you don’t have a problem, that’s a good thing for you to know,” Mazzotti said. Mayor Anne Gerwig said she saw a Nile monitor in the middle of Forest Hill Blvd. and called the village manager, before she was aware that a hotline was available. “I think they took care of that guy,” Gerwig said. “He was stopping traffic. I know that one of our staff members also saw one recently.” Mazzotti said any nonnative species that is trapped is euthanized. “It is illegal to re-release them anywhere in the wild in Florida,” he said. “This is a large animal that bites. It is not suitable as a pet.” He said most of the nonnative species in Florida are a result of the pet trade. “Whether they were released deliberately or escaped, it really depends on the species,” Mazzotti said. “We’re finding that sometimes the pet dealers have let these animals go deliberately in the hopes that they can go back, harvest them and sell them.”

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Spend Sunday With That Special Father Figure In Your Life

This Sunday is Father’s Day, a holiday created (but not officially established) more than 100 years ago to complement the already-established Mother’s Day. Yes, that’s right. It was one of the few times in world history when women were recognized before their male counterparts. While Father’s Day was first celebrated in Spokane, Wash., in 1910, it took the male-dominated federal legislature until 1972 (58 years after Mother’s Day was signed into law as a national holiday) to make the observance official. While it may seem easy to take a few potshots at Father’s Day, it might be because our popular culture has impacted how we view the role. Many television dads, for instance, have questionable parenting skills. Some leave you wondering how they ever got, much less keep, the jobs they have. And yet they manage to solve the world’s (or, at least, their spouse’s or children’s) problems in a mere 22 minutes every week. Among the most famous (and favorite) television father figures are Homer Simpson, Al Bundy, Howard Cunningham, Mike Brady, Fred Sanford, Peter Griffin, Tim Taylor and Archie Bunker. Icons, all of them. What makes a good dad? To look at this list, it’s difficult to tell. Their skill sets and personalities are all over the galaxy. Some are “blue collar” fathers who labor in the factory or in the auto parts store. Some have a gruff exterior but are softies on the inside. Some are ardently devoted to their spouses and dote on their children. Many try to instill “teaching moments” in their children in the face of adversity or

disappointment. Sadly, some are absentee. And some are parents by choice, and more of a father to kids than the missing biological father. Fathers protect, provide for, instruct, and, yes, nurture and comfort their children. Unfortunately, as with most annually celebrated events, Father’s Day is an observance engulfed in a wave of commercialization that threatens to obscure its true significance. Research shows that engaged fathers have a positive influence on their children. Educational success, better social development and higher self-esteem are some of the documented effects on children who have fathers involved in their everyday life. Yes, kids can and do thrive in a single-parent household, but it can be a tough task. According to the United States Census Bureau, 1 out of 3 children lives in a home with no father present on a regular basis. Other studies have outlined the costs. For example, children in homes without fathers are nearly four times more likely to be poor. They have higher odds of being jailed than those in two-spouse families, and are more likely to be obese. Girls in these families are more likely to become pregnant before finishing high school. It has been said that fatherhood is the most important job a man will ever have. All the other jobs eventually come to an end. But being a father is a lifetime commitment — and a lifetime joy. Be sure to spend this Sunday with that special father figure in your life.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Beware The Sales Tax Hike

Increasing the sales tax is just another sleazy way to pass more financial burden for running government programs onto the backs of the middle class and poor through consumerism. With this extra sales tax cash on hand, other tax funds become

available to the wealthy-friendly politicians, who use it to subsidize more tax breaks and deals for 5 percent of the population. The 5 percent use the bulk of all our natural and labor resources to enrich only themselves, and they don’t care what falls apart or who suffers. They pay a lower percentage tax rate or no taxes at all thanks to the many deductions greedy,

power-hungry politicians have legislated for them — deductions the average hardworking American cannot take advantage of. The 5 percent already have our tax dollars paying for their children’s private (charter) schools. Again and again, more for them, and yet they are never satisfied! Jude Smallwood The Acreage

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Wellington Community Foundation Continuing School Supply Drive By Hailey George Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of improving the lives of Wellington residents, is currently in the midst of a school supply drive. Formed in 2009, the foundation has recently been transferred to the hands of a new board, led by former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham. Other board members include Robbin Lee, Mickey Smith, Maria Becker, Ken Adams, Karen Cavanagh, Barry Manning, Jim Sackett and Maggie Zeller.

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continued from page 1 volved with ALERTS since its inception. “I fought against Minto’s approval,” she said. “In particular, we fought and are still fighting against Minto having the use of our roads, our Indian Trail roads, owned, maintained and paid for by the residents, where the county thinks it can just come in and open up these roads and turn them into major thoroughfares. It’s not what our residents thought would happen, and I think that our residents are not very happy about that, and certainly they’re not being compensated in any way.” She also has problems with extending State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd. without controlling new development. “That has kind of opened up the

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continued from page 1 would set a referendum date, and the community members would vote on whether the community should be incorporated into a municipality. Only those registered to vote in the community are able to vote. “It’s a pretty simple question, but it carries a big weight. You’re actually acting to create a new local government in the State of Florida,” Tipton said. A simple majority, 50 percent plus one, passes the proposition. Then, there is an effective date for the municipality. The date chosen is typically Dec. 31, to keep property values in the same calendar year.

“Our mission statement is: The Wellington Community Foundation is a charitable organization committed to benefiting the residents of Wellington by supporting and improving their quality of life,” Wenham said. “What we mean by that is, the people in the footprint of Wellington, whether it’s kids, seniors or whomever, we will work with them to help them.” The foundation’s first project is a school supply drive for children in need. On Thursday, June 2, Dr. Edward and Maria Becker hosted a fundraiser at their Wellington home to launch the drive. Each

ticket priced at $50 was able to purchase 10 backpacks filled with school supplies, such as folders, paper, notebooks, pencils and a sharpener, pens, scissors, a pencil case, glue, erasers and crayons. “We raised about $6,200, and there were roughly 74 people who attended,” Wenham said. “The money is going to be used to buy backpacks. That was the main reason for the fundraiser.” The foundation’s first fundraiser was a big success. “We were very happy with the money we raised on our first fundraiser,” Wenham said. “We were extremely pleased with the

number of people who came and gave us the dollars to help us.” The Wellington Community Foundation is not finished with its work on the project. The foundation will partner with the Village of Wellington on a block party, which the foundation will attend. It is there that the backpacks will be given out to all the children who need them. The block party is scheduled for Aug. 6 at Tiger Shark Cove Park from 6 to 8 p.m. “The block party consists of an opportunity for residents to come together for music, food and fun,” Wellington Community Services Director James Poag

said. “In addition, we will be distributing school supplies for underprivileged children in the village that day.” The partnership between the village and the foundation is an important one, which will provide necessary resources for less fortunate children to receive an education, Poag said. “We are very excited about our partnership with the foundation,” he said. “We think their goal is an honorable one. We are really pleased that they have chosen the block party event. It is so important that children are prepared when they go into the first day of

school, because preparation is the key to success.” With this project underway, the Wellington Community Foundation looks forward to a bright future of assisting the people of Wellington. “We haven’t decided on our second project at this point in time,” Wenham said. “We will be bringing that up at future meetings.” For more information, call (561) 333-9843, visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org or stop by the foundation’s office in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 19F.

ability for the county to… put the traffic on these roads because it’s a direct line to the State Road 7 extension,” she said. “I don’t think there is enough resistance or trying to find other solutions.” Damone had not filed as of Tuesday, but said she intends to do so before qualifying closes on June 24. She stands on her long record as a supervisor. “I truly believe that my tenure is an asset to the district because I bring a lot of historical value to the district,” she said. “When we’re discussing policies, I have a keen memory on why these policies were created, what the issues were at the time, and how things may have changed or need to be applied differently.” After serving four terms on the board, Damone said people ask her what drives her to continue. “I’m still as passionate as I was when I was 29 years old and elected the first time as a parks advocate,” she said. “I now have

a grandchild, so there is a second generation of Damones who are being raised right here in The Acreage, so my commitment remains the same as it was then.” The prevailing issue to be addressed is managed growth and its traffic impact, she said. “I am currently working with our professionals on a traffic-calming plan that I called for,” Damone said. “We, as a board, are negotiating with the county and some of the developers as they contribute to the implementation of the traffic-calming devices so that we can remediate the impact.” Damone said she understands Florida’s traffic standards and the overall concept of what the district can and cannot do, based on recent engineering studies by the district. “Sometimes people react on passion rather than being community-driven, meaning the whole community as a big picture,” she said. “I still think that I’m a vi-

sionary. I don’t look at decisions for today. I look at the impact it’s going to have 10, 15, 30 years from now. I try to do that in every decision that I make.” Jordano said that he is running because he thinks there are issues in the community that are not being addressed. “I have been in the community a very long time, so I have community experience,” he said. “I have been involved both civically and socially. I feel we need somebody with a business background who knows what’s going on and can also have a good rapport with the elected officials, not only locally, but statewide.” Jordano noted that he has experience working with officials in both Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. “I feel I could be the person who could reach out an olive branch to everybody to get everybody to work together for the good of the whole,” he said.

With encroaching development, and other issues, Jordano believes that someone is needed on the board who can communicate without being abrasive. “I took a collective bargaining course in college where you needed to be able to negotiate to make sure that the majority of the people are served, and I do believe that we live in a democratic republic, and that the people should have the right to say what they want, and not just a few elected officials saying just what they think is best,” he said. “We need to reach out to the local constituents and really find out what they see, or what they would like to see in their community.” Jordano also believes that ITID needs term limits for board members. “Some people get too complacent and stay in office for too long,” he said. “We should move on with fresh ideas.” Jordano is active with numerous civic and business organizations,

including the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. His business, the Jordano Insurance Group, has been in operation for close to 30 years. “I understand insurance, I understand business,” he said, adding that he belongs to several local business networking groups and civic organizations, including Unity for Kids and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club. He has set up a web page at www.keithjordano.com. Qualifying for the election ends June 24. Seats with more than two candidates will be on the Aug. 30 primary election ballot. If a candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote on Aug. 30, that candidate will win the seat outright. If no candidate gets at least 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Seats with only two candidates will be decided on Nov. 8. For more information, visit www.pbcelections.org.

If it does not pass, the community can try again in three years. “All of it is bringing all of you to together to talk about what do you want, and who do you want doing it,” Tipton said. In general, communities want to become municipalities to have more local control. “More than anything, it has been to have the comp plan and land use decisions made much more locally than being made by a county,” Tipton said. “It’s having those decisions locally made.” The second reason, she said, is service delivery. Services could be more parks and recreation, utilities or anything else that provides a service to the community. Costs cannot be determined ahead of time, Tipton said, until a community determines its structure. For example, Loxahatchee Groves does things through con-

tracts, whereas Wellington does things internally. Until the first council is elected and starts taking action, the drafted plan is not set in stone. “But I can tell you that no government is free,” Tipton said. “All government costs something. What you currently pay to the county, what you currently pay to the school board, what you currently pay to the water management district, that half a mill of property tax, those things don’t change, unless, in the county sense, there is an overlay tax district geared for certain services. Those can be, instead, directed toward the city.” There are benefits and disadvantages to becoming a municipality, Tipton explained. Certain tax money is divided between counties and cities. If a community incorporates, it receives part of that money.

The median municipal population in Florida is 5,711 people. With about 40,000 people, The Acreage is larger, so it would receive more population-based funding. Municipalities also have more say with the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Grant money is often available to municipalities, not independent districts. Additionally, municipalities have the option to create their own zoning and land use rules, among others. Disadvantages to incorporating include having to pay another layer of taxes, or an assessment or fee. Incorporating also creates another layer of government, which some people dislike, Tipton said. Tipton’s presentation is available on the Acreage Landowners’ Association web site at www.acreagelandowners.com. For more information, contact Tipton at (407) 367-4025 or ltipton@flcities.com.

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continued from page 1 association to be very pleased with their new neighbors,” she said. “The best way to do that is work on it together, and that’s what we’ve been doing.” The meeting next Wednesday will review the five applications that make up the proposal. “The way the process works is that we generate comments from all different departments — engineering, planning and zoning, building, the fire department. We come up with all of the comments and see what the departments have issue with, if they have issue, and we provide them to the agent and give them the ability at the Development Review Committee to

address them,” Cramer said. From there, it could move forward or need further changes. “It’s a 50-50 shot for getting certified for public hearing or being requested to resubmit and come back to DRC before certification is issued,” she said. “It really depends on what takes place at that meeting and how well they address the conditions or comments that are put upon them in the next couple of days.” After the meeting, an updated proposal will have to be submitted, addressing the comments. The process for Winding Trails is lengthier than what is typical for Wellington, since most of Wellington is already built out, she explained. By going through such an informal comment process ahead of time, it will make moving through the project a smoother process, Cramer said.

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BICYCLE SAFETY, HELMET FITTING EVENT AT WHEELS OF WELLINGTON STORE

Wellington’s Community Services Department, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Safe Kids Palm Beach County and Wheels of Wellington, hosted a bicycle helmet fitting on Saturday, June 11 at the Wheels of Wellington store. Approximately 50 helmets were given out so kids could be safer on their bicycles. Each youth participant was fitted with their free bicycle helmet after making a helmet promise. Also, literature was given out on bike safety. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

PBCFR Fire Safety Specialist Chris Finkley, Wheels of Wellington owner Stan Kilbas, Jonathan Salas, and PBSO deputies Scott Poritz, Marie Steakin and Ricardo Cordero.

Tom Wenham with PBCFR Fire Safety Specialist Chris Finkley.

Stan Kilbas fits Logan Przybylowicz with a helmet.

Jessica and Nicolle Cottle with Deputy Ricardo Cordero.

Melany and Guiliana Quartarolli with their new helmets.

Chase Prine gets his helmet checked by Jonathan Safas as Brian Nillson looks on.

Bella gets fitted by dad Zach Halperin.

WELLINGTON AMERICAN LEGION POST OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASES SERVICES

Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington American Legion Post 390 held an open house Thursday, June 9 at the Village Park gymnasium. There were vendors and guest speakers giving information about the services available for veterans. Several organizations participated, such as the South Florida National Cemetery, Stand Down House, the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and the VA Medical Center/VA Readjustment Counseling Center. Scholarships were given out to Brooke Nicoletta, Jenna Niedzwiedcki and Leah Scotti. For more information about the American Legion, e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Jana Schiffert and Louis Kurtz of Palm Beach Veterans’ Court.

Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington American Legion Post 390 members.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Tom Wenham, Leah Scotti, Brooke Nicoletta, Maxwell Nelson, Jenna Niedzwiedcki, Vice Mayor John McGovern, John Isola and Henry Tocci.

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Barky Pines Yard Sale June 25-26

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will hold its second annual yard sale on Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 13173 67th Street North in The Acreage. The yard sale will raise much-needed funds for the rescue’s expansion. There will be something for everyone. Donated items are welcome. For more info., call (561) 402-1451.

Mall To Host Blood Drive

The Mall at Wellington Green will be holding a blood drive in partnership with One Blood on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 from noon to 7 p.m. outside of the food court entrance. For more info., call (561) 227-6900.

PBCWUD To Flush Lines With Chlorine

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in its alter distribution system, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat drinking water. The county will use a somewhat stronger disinfection process to produce chlorine residual instead of a chloramine residual from June 20 to July 22. The county will also increase hydrant flushing during this time as part of its preventative maintenance process. Customers served by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in their tap water during this period. These temporary conditions will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish, and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks are advised to seek professional advice, as the method for removing chlorine residuals differs from removing

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chloramine residuals from tap water. For more information on this change in the water treatment process, call the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department at (561) 740-4600 at choose option 1.

Highway, south to Gator Blvd. (Airport Road), east to Sam Senter Road and south to CR 880. Motorists traveling between Belle Glade and West Palm Beach are recommended to use SR 80/ Southern Blvd.

County Road 880 LLS Father’s Day To Close For 5K On June 19 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Three Months Society will hold a Father’s Day

Some motorists in western Palm Beach County will need to find alternate routes now that a section of County Road 880 has closed for approximately three months for a canal bank slope protection project. County Road 880, also known as East Canal Street South and Old State Road 80, will be closed west of State Road 80/County Road 700 from Monday, June 13 through the end of September. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Sam Senter Road north to Gator Blvd. (Airport Road), west to Hatton Highway, north to SR 80/U.S. 441 and east to CR 880. Westbound traffic will be detoured via SR 80, west to Hatton

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Hebrew Teachers Wanted Conservative Synagogue in Wellington is expanding our religious school staff. We are looking for experienced teachers who are qualified to teach Hebrew and Judaica to grades 5-7. School is held Sundays 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. and Tuesdays 4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.during the public school year. We enjoy small classes and a warm family atmosphere. E-mail rzzesumes and/or questions to bnaijacobofwell@aol or fax to 561-793-9828. No phone calls, please. Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Suite #6 Wellington, FL 33414 Bnaijacobofwell@aol.com www.templebnaijacob.com

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5K on Sunday, June 19 at 7 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) in Wellington. The family-friendly event includes a 5K walk/run, a free children’s race and a diaper dash. Registration is $40 in advance at www.active.com and $45 the day of the race. For more info., call (561) 616-8682.

Ghost Expert To Visit Hadassah

Resident medium and ghost expert Dr. Susan Kronick will visit Shulamit Hadassah with stories of living in a haunted house on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way,

Wellington). Light refreshments will be served. The suggested donation is $5. RSVP to Helene at (561) 512-3172.

Toastmasters Speakerfest Set For June 25

The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club will present its Speakfest 2016 on Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Asador Patagonia Restaurant (675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). There will be a luncheon buffet. Tickets are $45, and limited tickets will be available at the door. Register online at www.riverwalkspeakfest2016. eventbrite.com.

In The Midst Of Tragedy, 211 Is There To Help

Last Sunday’s tragedy in Orlando will be ingrained in the memories of not only residents of that city, but across Florida and around the world. It’s a day that will provoke anger, sadness, frus-

tration and disbelief — emotions that are justifiable, yet hard to control. Even though the world may be coming together in mourning, some people may still feel alone in their thoughts and feelings. However, the 211 HelpLine is there to offer support. In the midst of tragedy and loss, many individuals have trouble coping with their feelings, and this is where 211 HelpLine can help. 211 is a free, confidential service that directs people to community services, but also de-escalates callers who are feeling emotionally distraught or even suicidal. Its highly trained staff will listen and help guide individuals through whatever emotions they may be experiencing. To simply being a listening ear to someone who needs to be heard, to de-escalating a crisis of someone who is about to take their own life, 211’s staff is equipped to handle nearly every situation. 211 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to anyone residing in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, simply pick up the phone and call 2-1-1.

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Rabbi David Sislen Joins Temple B’nai Jacob As Spiritual Leader

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington is welcoming a new spiritual leader. Rabbi David Sislen will become the temple’s full-time rabbi, cantor and education director starting next month. “I’m very excited to be here. I think that this congregation, despite its small size, has so much potential, and so many nice, warm people,” Sislen said. “Coming to services here really feels like coming home for me, and that’s the kind of atmosphere that I’m hoping to help create and to maintain here.” His first service as rabbi/hazzan will be Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. His second service will be Saturday, July 2 at 9 a.m. “I want this place to be a very comfortable, very welcoming, very warm institution where people will feel spiritually and communally at home and will want to become actively and meaningfully involved in the congregation and everything that we have to offer,” Sislen added. Sislen takes over for Rabbi David Abrams, who announced his intention last year to step down as the Conservative Jewish congregation’s spiritual leader. Sislen has a diverse background, starting when he was just 13 years old, conducting the entire service at his bar mitzvah. After that, his cantor encouraged him, saw poten-

tial, and Sislen continued working. At 15 years old, he led his first High Holidays service. “From that point on, my studies continued with different voice teachers and different cantors who were working with me,” he said. “It culminated when I was accepted to the Cantors Assembly.” In the meantime, starting in high school, Sislen was working as the technical director, or lighting and set designer, in the theater industry. He worked on shows in Washington, D.C., and a handful in New York, for almost 15 years. After he was married, he found that the pulpit was calling him. “Being able to do what I do and affect other people in a much deeper way really called me, so I retired from theater,” he said. “Now, every once in a while, I go to a show.” Just like every show is different, every service is different. “When you do what I do, there’s no such thing as a routine service,” he said. “Every one is very special and very unique. The previous rabbi who was here, Rabbi Abrams, told me that no matter what kind of mood you walk into services here with, when you walk out, you just feel wonderful. That’s what I’m hoping to maintain, and that has always been the way that it has been for me. I’m hoping that we can have an ever-growing number of people who will feel the same way.”

The roles of rabbi and cantor have diversified, becoming more focused on clergy and education, which makes Sislen’s becoming the education director, rabbi and cantor a unique, but perfect, fit. “With the education component, we are very fortunate to have Andrea Cohan as our director of education, so I’ll be more of a supervisor in helping to establish curriculum and maintain curriculum in ways that haven’t been done before,” he explained. Temple President Morry Silverman is glad to have Sislen on board. The temple began its search for a new rabbi in September 2015. “We had multiple interviews; multiple applicants. We were actually looking for a High Holiday cantor. Rabbi Sislen gave us his resume, and we looked at it and said we had to invite him up to conduct a service,” Silverman said. Sislen was well-liked, held a study class after the service, and the process of offering him a job began, Silverman explained. “It took us eight or nine months before we found the right person,” Silverman said. Now, Sislen is getting ready, meeting temple members, and will be introducing himself further in July. There is a great deal of growth in the future for the congregation, which Sislen has found to be warm and inviting. Currently located in the original Wellington Mall, the

Rabbi David Sislen is the new spiritual leader of Wellington’s Temple B’nai Jacob.

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temple owns land on Lake Worth Road for a permanent home. Sislen hopes to begin work on that permanent home soon, while still maintaining the intimate, smalltown and family feel with the congregation. “If we can keep it intimate, homey, friendly and welcoming, and everything else that an institution like this should be, I think we’ll

have a very unique congregation,” Sislen said. “I’m hoping to keep our level of Jewish tradition fairly high, so people who are of a more traditional orientation are comfortable here, but I also want to keep things as accessible as possible so that somebody who knows very little about Jewish liturgy, ritual and practice, would still be comfortable coming in here and

not feel alienated. We want them to feel welcome, and hopefully walk out of services feeling that same kind of energy and joy that we go for.” For more information, call (561) 793-4347, visit www.templebnaijacob.com, e-mail bnaijacobofwell@aol.com, or stop by 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6, in the original Wellington Mall.

Elbridge Gale Teachers Win Back-To-Back Social Studies Awards

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report For two consecutive years, teachers at Elbridge Gale Elementary School have been named the Social Studies Teacher of the Year for elementary schools in Palm Beach County. Last year, Kirsten Connor Raban received the recognition; this year, the award went to Ben Scozzaro. Being named the county’s teacher of the year makes teachers eligible for the state teacher of the year award, presented in October. Connor Raban, who teaches fifth grade, represented Palm Beach County in 2015 at the state banquet in Orlando. Fourth-grade teacher Scozzaro, who retired at the conclusion of the school year, will be attending this year’s banquet. “This award came as a going-away present for me,” he said. Scozzaro started teaching in 1986. His first students are now in their early 40s. “Anyone born after 1975 could

have been one of my students,” he said. “That’s 30 years for me. It’s kind of nice to be recognized and go out at the end with a nice award.” Scozzaro taught first in Broward County, but the majority of his 30 years has been in Palm Beach County, teaching fourth and fifth grade. Connor Raban started teaching in middle school, but has been at Elbridge Gale since 2005. Principal Gail Pasterczyk wasn’t surprised that two of her teachers have been chosen. “It speaks to the outstanding teachers that I hire at Elbridge Gale. I really set the standards high, and I stick to that when I’m looking to add teachers to our staff,” Pasterczyk said. “I always say I have an award-winning staff. As they garner more and more recognition and awards, it is really true that, year after year, our teachers are recognized for their outstanding contributions to education in Palm Beach County.” Scozzaro said that he has been

humbled by the experience, which started with being selected as the school’s representative. “When the district selected me, I was pretty shocked and surprised,” he said, adding that it is nice to be recognized. “Teaching is kind of a solitary job; it’s you, in front of the kids. You either have it or you don’t. He certainly enjoyed the job. “It’s the greatest job to have,” Scozzaro said. “It’s nice to be recognized by the people you work with, in your community, the district. There are 12,000 teachers in Palm Beach County. They all do a great job every day.” In his fourth-grade classes, the focus has been on Florida studies and the history of Palm Beach County. Connor Raban almost didn’t even fill out her paperwork to apply, she was so busy. “I think it’s an honor because you’re recognized for all your hard work,” she said. “Someone realizes that what you’re doing is really making a difference, and

Elbridge Gale Elementary School’s Kirsten Connor Raban and Ben Scozzaro have been honored as Social Studies Teacher of the Year for elementary schools in Palm Beach County.

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that social studies is still important, because a lot of people don’t think it is.” The focus in her fifth-grade classes is American history. “It may not be the dates that are the most important thing, but it’s the story of this nation, and that’s what I really teach,” she explained. Pasterczyk is proud of the school’s social studies curriculum. “Our teachers at Elbridge Gale really do enjoy teaching social studies, and it’s something that we infuse in our nonfiction reading,” Pasterczyk said. “Sometimes the reading teacher does a lot of the social studies, as is the case with Kirsten Connor Raban. She does

social studies during her language arts block.” For example, Pasterczyk said, Connor Raban’s class read the book Number the Stars to learn about the Holocaust. Connor Raban has attended out-of-state conferences for social studies and has gone above and beyond to get the experience to help her make social studies exciting in her classroom, Pasterczyk said. In the case of Scozzaro, he taught science and social studies. “That was just one of his favorite subjects that he really enjoyed,” Pasterczyk said. “He developed a lot of fun projects for students to do in order to make social studies

fun and exciting for the students.” Every year, Scozzaro would organize a cultural feast, where students would research their culture, then bring in a dish representing the country they each researched, and the students would learn about difficult cultures and countries as they ate a meal together. “It’s great to be recognized for the impact that he has made during his entire 30-year career,” Pasterczyk said. As Scozzaro said goodbye to his students — they all knew he was moving from Wellington to New Smyrna Beach — they wrote cards, made drawings and held surprise parties for him before school ended.

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Father Walter Dockerill, Founding Pastor Of St. Rita, Dies At Age 86

Father Walter J. Dockerill, the founding pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington, died Sunday, June 12 at the age of 86. Dockerill’s visitation will be at St. Rita on Monday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated by Bishop Gerald Barbarito on Tuesday, June 21 at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. There will be a reception following the mass in the St. Rita Parish Hall. The community is welcome to attend. Dockerill was born on Dec. 22, 1929 in New York City and raised in New Rochelle, N.Y. He graduated from Cornell University in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He attended St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Mass., and was ordained by Bishop Coleman F. Carroll at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Miami on Feb. 6, 1960. Dockerill served at many parishes in the Archdiocese of Miami, such as Little Flower, St.

John the Apostle, St. Patrick, St. Joseph and Visitation, before becoming pastor of St. Mark in Boynton Beach from 1971 to 1980. Dockerill was appointed to guide the new St. Rita parish in Wellington on July 1, 1980. He served as spiritual leader at St. Rita, guiding the congregation’s growth until his retirement in 2002. Since the founding of the Diocese of Palm Beach in 1984, Dockerill also served on the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors, the Board of Directors of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, the bishop’s liaison to the Charismatic movement, chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and Vicar Forane of the Central Deanery. Dockerill is credited as a key figure in the spiritual growth of the young Wellington community. He is one of only a handful of people formally recognized as a “founder” of Wellington. On Nov. 18, 2003, the Wellington Village Council issued a proc-

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KELLER WILLIAMS PRESENTS ‘REALTORS TAKE THE RUNWAY’ FASHION SHOW

Keller Williams Realty of Wellington presented its “Realtors Take The Runway” luncheon and fashion show on Wednesday, June 8 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event raised money for the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. Dillard’s from the Mall at Wellington Green provided all of the fashions that the models wore. Dillard’s also donated a leather Coach handbag, valued at $425, and a cosmetic basket, valued at $300, that were raffled off at the luncheon. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Keller Williams Wellington owners Tom and Linda Shea with Operating Principal Diane Harbison.

Realtors Suzie Reed (left) and Lisa Timm (right) take their turns on the runway.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Cheri Wellman.

(Front) Galina Kogan, Hope Barron and Pauline Parlato; and (standing) Sandra Kaplan, Debbie Kaplan and Allyson Samiljan.

Realtor/models Holly Chaney, Paula Castro, Linda Brennan and Ann Angotti.

Realtor/models Martha Jolicoeur, Jason Flack, Jeanne Gordon and Claudia Garrell. Terri Henderson, Karen Cavanagh, Dr. Jean Oberg and CoCo Switlyk.

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FORCE Hosts ‘Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day’ At Okeeheelee

The Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts (FORCE) hosted a terrific “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” and time trial event on Sunday, June 5 in Okeeheelee Park. Twenty-six cyclists participated in the time trail at Pinehurst Trail. Mountain bikers pedaled the 4-mile course encompassing both natural terrain and man-made challenges, such as tight turns through melaleuca trees followed by berms with bumps. Justin Barton had the best time of the men’s division in under 25 minutes. Martha Rassiga in the women’s division finished in just under 36 minutes. After the time trials, a more leisurely group ride was taken through the pines and palmettos, allowing the 20 cyclists (some as young as three) an hour to enjoy the newly rebuilt trails. Thanks to efforts from two dozen hardworking volunteers on May 28, critical

repairs were made to the trail after a brush fire tore up the terrain three weeks earlier. The ride concluded with a barbecue lunch. A twilight time trial series is being planned for summer evenings at 7:30 p.m. Pinehurst Trail is open to the public seven days a week and free of charge. There is no parking at the actual trail head, but there are two parks nearby that have parking, restrooms, water and pavilions — Okeeheelee Park and Greenacres Freedom Park. Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation oversees more than 14 miles of single track off-road bicycle trails at three parks in the county. Mountain bikers who wish to ride are required to use appropriate types of equipment, including a sturdy, “fat tire” bicycle and mandatory helmet. Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts (FORCE), a not-for-prof-

Local Author’s Memoir Recalls Swinging 1960s

Struggle has been a recurring theme in Wellington author Vincent J. Guastella’s life. He struggled to achieve recognition, struggled against the status quo and struggled against overwhelming odds. In his new book, The Loose Ends of My Life: The Misadventures and High Jinks of 1960s Weirdos, Misfits and Malcontents, published by Xlibris, he offers a glimpse into his journey and a slice of life of the “Swinging Sixties.” Webster’s Dictionary defines malcontent as “one who bears a grudge from a sense of grievance or thwarted ambition. One who is in active opposition to an established order or government.” To Guastella, malcontent became a name he came to be identified with in his group of free-wheeling, fun-loving and sometimes dangerous friends and acquaintances. Guastella definitely lived up to

this name as his constant struggle for love, recognition and success makes up the never-ending saga of his life’s journey. The Loose Ends of My Life describes his story in intimate detail while giving voice to his generation. “My story will appeal, certainly, to the baby boomers, who experienced these times, but, also, the 18 to 50 age group, who have heard and seen many depictions of the 1960s but not in such an offbeat and personal way,” he. Guastella was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1946, a baby boomer born into an Italian-American family of hardworking blue-collar people. His current pursuit is to feel love, peace, happiness and, most of all, hope for forgiveness and salvation. The Loose Ends of My Life is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as www. xlibris.com.

Participants in the group ride. it organization, encourages better biking events and experiences, and advocates for the mountain biking

trails in Palm Beach and Broward counties. FORCE members also enjoy riding other regional parks,

Justin Barton negotiates an obstacle. on local canal easements and other off-road venues. Look for information on time trials, mem-

bership meetups group rides, poker runs and other fun events at www. forcemtb.org.

Students Sponsored By Wellington Garden Club Win Several Awards

Students sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club were recently recognized for their work. The club recently visited Binks Forest Elementary School. While there, the club presented Devi Ramprasad with a National Garden Club certificate and check as the winner for Florida first graders for her Smokey Bear poster titled “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.”

Meanwhile, the U.S. Forest Rangers and Smokey Bear allowed many of the students to practice being a forest ranger by using a pump truck hose in the parking lot. The following local students were also awarded special recognition at the National Garden Club convention in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 6: • National Garden Club Re-

cyclable Sculpture Contest, first place, fourth grade to Maya Melec, sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club. • National Garden Club “The Frightened Frog” President’s Project, honorable mention to the Wynnebrook Elementary School Junior Garden Club, sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club. • National Garden Club “The Frightened Frog” President’s Project, certificate of participation to the Wellington Garden Club. • National Garden Club “The Frightened Frog” President’s Project, honorable mention to Binks Forest Elementary School, sponsored by Wellington Garden Club At the FAU Green School Recognition Awards luncheon on Wednesday, May 25, Jessica

Young, a senior at Palm Beach Central High School, and member of the PBCHS Environmental Club, sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club, was recognized as the Green School student of the year and received a $500 scholarship. Also at that event, two first-time schools sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club received special recognition. Wynnebrook Elementary was recognized not only as a Green School of Quality, but also received a $250 award for courtyard school enhancements and vegetable gardens made possible financially by a Pratt & Whitney grant. Binks Forest Elementary, a Green School of Excellence winner, received a $250 award for community involvement.

Kevin Sheriffe Graduates Training

U.S. Air Force Airman Kevin Sherriffe recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic

warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Sherriffe is the son of Normalyn and Edmond Sherriffe. He is a 2014 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

Devi and Nikhil Ramprasad with Smokey Bear.

Binks Forest students practice with the pump truck hose.

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PBCHS Project Graduation A Success

On Thursday, May 26, the parents of Palm Beach Central High School students hosted the annual all-night party Project Graduation at the Village Park gym. Project Graduation is an allnight, drug-free and alcohol-free party organized by the parents of PBCHS. The committee worked hard all year long and raised more than $24,000 in cash for the event and collected an additional $16,000 in in-kind donations. A total of 308 seniors competed in a dodgeball tournament, played games, watched a hypnotist show and danced the night away one last time with their classmates. More than 200 prizes were given away. Prizes included four $100 gift cards, SeaWorld admission tickets, Aquatica admission tickets, Miami Marlins tickets, TVs, Keurigs, Bikes, Magic Bullets, a Pandora bracelet, a Fitbit, an Xbox and more. Every senior who attended also received a $10 gift card and a package filled with

various swag items and coupons. The Project Graduation Committee thanks everyone who donated their time, money and goods to make this year’s event a success. To learn about the 2017 Project Graduation Committee, contact 2016 Project Graduation Chair Hellen Cook at pbcprojectgraduation2016@gmail.com.

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LYNNE BRAY OF NEW HORIZONS RETIRES

(Above) Palm Beach Central seniors having fun at Project Graduation. (Left) Senior David Evan Gold-Shapiro, all checked in and ready to have fun at Project Graduation. (Below) Seniors placing tickets in prize bins. Earlier this month, there was a retirement party for local educator Lynne Bray. Bray has been at New Horizons Elementary School since it opened in 1988. She was a gifted teacher for several years, and, in 2000, became a guidance counselor. About 75 friends, colleagues and family members celebrated her retirement. Shown above is (center) Jill Bray Lloyd, Bob Bray and Lynne Bray with friends, colleagues and family at her retirement party.

PBSO VISITS RPBES WITH DONATED PB&J

Members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 Substation recently dropped by Royal Palm Beach Elementary School to deliver boxes of donated peanut butter and jelly. It was part of the 2016 partnership with WIRK 103.1, Publix and the PBSO helping families during the summer time that may not have lunch for students out of school. Shown left, Principal Tracy Gaugler and staff were thrilled to receive the donations.

Two Oxbridge Students Win $10,000 Scholarships

Two recent graduates of the Oxbridge Academy received scholarships from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Virginia Arguelles of Wellington and Brandon Kramer of West Palm Beach were both awarded $10,000 Edward T. Bedford Scholarships through the Community Foundation’s annual scholarship program. Arguelles will attend Northwestern University in the fall, while Kramer is going to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The foundation is one of the largest providers of scholarships in the two-county region. It has nearly 100 scholarship funds that have been established by donors

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Art Show Brightens Wellington El Campus

On May 25 and May 26, art teacher Pam Saieg proudly displayed her students’ work for classes, staff and families to see. Saieg teaches art at Wellington Elementary School. Saieg, who has been teaching art for almost 30 years, uses visual arts to help students understand art concepts. She teaches her students at a level that is more advanced than a typical elementary school art class curriculum. WES will become a Fine Arts Academy in August, and Saieg is thrilled to be part of this exciting opportunity to share her love of art. The Wellington Elementary School Fine Arts Academy is fortunate to have Saieg on staff.

(Above and below) Student artwork on display for all to enjoy.

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It’s Survival Of The Fittest When It Comes To My Sad Garden

So it’s mid-June and, all around me, my neighbor’s gardens are filled with plants racing madly toward the sun. You just know that someday soon, they are going to burst forth into bud or bloom or some kind of vegetable. Conversely, my garden is much as I left it on May 6. But I have an excuse! I’m busy. I mean, in addition to slowly remodeling this house, I watch my grandchildren many hours a week, write for a newspaper and a magazine, buy inventory for my store (which is located 1,500 miles away) and try to go to the dentist twice a year.

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The Sonic BOOMER I’m not trying to make feeble excuses here. Yet I thought I would have time for something as simple as a garden. I started out full of enthusiasm. I turned it over one weekend; weeded and raked the soil flat

the next. But then I needed to bring my trailerful of inventory to the store, so I was gone for 10 days. When I got back, the weeds were riotously happy, having thrived in the newly turned, fertile soil I had left for them. But I was determined. I bought four leggy, partially-grown tomato plants at a yard sale and attempted to put them in the ground today. The seller said each plant needed a hole 3 feet in diameter, and the seller’s wife said to tie them to the perimeter fence. But I asked myself, “What’s the point in digging half a hole behind the fence?” So I dug a 2-foot-by-6-foot trench

in front of the fence instead. Same square footage, I figured. Then I took three of the plants out of their little square containers and plopped them into the dirt. I had lost the fourth. When I heard the sound of a stem breaking underneath my shoe, I realized that I had buried it underneath the dirt I had shoveled out. I picked it up, and it drooped sadly. A little green sphere (possibly a tomato, possibly a large bug) dropped to the ground and rolled away. I put the thing in the trench anyway and threw some Miracle-Gro in with it as a peace offering.

“It’ll be a Miracle if you Gro,” I told it, in apology, and I wove a couple of its leaves through the fence. I did pour a bucket of water on each plant and meant to give them more, but it was hot out there, so I went inside. Next week I’m going to visit my parents in Wisconsin, so it’s going to be “survival of the fittest” out there. I know this is not the best attitude for a gardener to have, but I really am busy. They’re going to have to solve their own problems. No water unless it rains. No fertilizer unless they drive to Lowe’s and buy it themselves. Tomato or weed, may the best plant win.

‘Now You See Me 2’ Is Fun, But Just Not As Good As The Original

A movie about magic should be light, fun and use the magic to make a real point. Now You See Me 2 is pretty good on the first two, but the overall script is so convoluted that it wanders around far too much. That is a shame, since the performances are fun, the magic is really interesting and the actors seem to be having a great time. The magic tricks were wildly impressive, not surprising since magician David Copperfield was a co-producer, in charge of the tricks. The problem with all of the magic involved is that these days, movies can simply trick your eyes and it becomes difficult to ascertain whether the magic is “real” or simply computer-generated. Suffice it to say, it comes across as awesome, yet it is unsatisfying just because it is so over the top. Even worse, some of the best tricks are actually explained, taking away the feel of magic. The movie begins a year after the first movie ended. The Four Horsemen, minus

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler one — the girl has left, ostensibly because she had other things in mind, although there are hints she was disappointed in the group’s leader Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) — are hanging around, practicing and waiting for another chance to shine. The silent partner/leader Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) brings in a new girl Lula (Lizzy Caplan) and gives them a new assignment: the disruption of an event announcing a new smartphone that secretly will give the company almost unlimited control over everyone. Things

backfire badly: Dylan is exposed as leader and the magician goes through a slide here in America that somehow comes out in Macau. The villains who set up the trick (and show how it was done) are led by Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), who wants them to steal the key computer chip behind the device. That sets up a series of tricks that involve Merritt (Woody Harrelson), identical twin Chase (also Harrelson) and Jack (Dave Franco), as well as villain Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine). In the middle of all of this, Dylan’s nemesis Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) strives to gum up the works. There are references galore to the past film, but trying to figure out where any of it was going required real work for the audience. The acting is really good, as might be expected by this cast. There are even a few scenes where it is really required,

and the old pros know how to handle that. Several of the scenes between Ruffalo and Freeman really sizzle. Radcliffe does a great job as the central villain. But it was clear that for all of the top actors, this was simply a fun job. The real problem is that being a sequel creates new problems. The first time around, I felt the movie showed something different, something new. This one, despite even fancier tricks, was repetitious. There were far too many diversions, some of which made fairly little sense, that essentially took up time. It was so twisted that even after the big climactic ending, they used another 10 minutes for another ending that changed some of the story, possibly setting up another sequel. One point not related to the film... The changes that the Regal Cinemas on State Road 7 has undergone have made for a changed experience. The seats now recline and raise a support for your legs, which is

great in an era of long films. Special racks to hold snacks that can be pulled in front of you are also good. Unfortunately, you now have to actually pick out your seats by computer, which greatly slows the line for buying tickets. That is really dumb, when some theaters are almost empty. Now you know why they show 20 minutes of trailers before the films. Plan on getting to that theater particularly early if it’s likely to be crowded. The movie itself is harmless fun. It is certainly not a great film, not even a really good one. But it is a fun diversion, and a few of the scenes are enjoyable. There was one at a high-security place in Macau involving flicking around a key chip the size of a playing card that was beautifully set up. There are many big movies out now, with quite a few coming out. You won’t waste your time going to this one, but it will not be one of those you’ll remember in the future.

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‘LOVE IS IN THE AIR’ AT DANCE THEATRE’S ANNUAL RECITAL HELD AT WHS

Dance Theatre at Wellington held its annual recital Saturday, June 4 at the Wellington High School theater. Dance Theatre Director Stephanie Salerno, along with staff, faculty, volunteers and parents, put together a talent-filled event. This year’s theme focused on “Love Is In The Air.” Students who have been dancing for at least five years received a special trophy during a presentation ceremony after the big finale. Salerno praised all the students for their hard work and thanked parents for their support. Salerno went on to share the news that Dance Theatre has been chosen to participate in the 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The dance team is collecting donations to offset the expense of travel to New York City. Dance Theatre offers classes all year long, as well as a summer dance camp going on now. For more info., visit www.danceinwellington.com or call (561) 784-4401.

Abigale Davies, Alyssa Smith and McKelle Rhodes.

Madison Baez and Jasmine Gutierrez.

Emily and Clare Bartimore.

Nicholas Secord, Alex Brito, Daniel Johnson and Curtis Gularek.

Jordan Fallen, Emily Carbocci, Marlee Rhodes and Giuliani Gamero collecting donations for the New York City trip.

Simara Amato, Genesys Tejeda and Samiya Khan.

Alysa Moore and Morgan Shim.

Gabriella Hotaling and Gabrielle Graydon.

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN SOCIETY HOSTS ANNUAL PHILIPPINE SUMMER FEST

The Philippine American Society’s 17th annual Philippine Summer Festival took place Saturday, June 11 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Attendees got the opportunity to enjoy the native and traditional songs and dances from the Philippine heritage, along with other cultures, such as Indonesian, Polynesian and Chinese. The event highlighted the candidates from Fiesta Mo Sa Florida, a pageant that is helping disadvantaged children and families in the Philippines. For more info., visit www.paswpb.org. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Saxophone player Philip Mahoney.

Balinese dancer Suarme Levine.

Uriel Baldesco, Joseph Bartolome and Andrea Espulgar.

Master of ceremonies Lloyd Flores.

The father-daughter duo of Khym and Ylanna Villacrucis.

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CAMP INVENTION MAKES LEARNING FUN AT BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY

Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington hosted Camp Invention the week of June 6-10. Campers, counselors and educators took things apart, built projects, and enjoyed fun activities at the camp. Everyone had a great time working together to learn new things. For more information, visit www.campinvention.org. PHOTOS BY HAILEY GEORGE/TOWN-CRIER

Builders in the sticky situation project Nathan Vertes, Jack Marshall, Jesse Brodtman and Aidan Kelley show off inventions.

Camp Invention directors Kim Mercurio and Toni Calkins.

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continued from page 1 has made significant road and canal improvements during his tenure, and he wants to work with the town to continue moving forward. Kane has lived in the western communities for 20 years and Loxahatchee Groves for just over three years. She became involved with local government through the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee, which she chairs. “I have become very familiar with the financial issues of Loxahatchee Groves, and I think, like Simon, where I’m a business owner, I know how to make hard and intelligent decisions about getting the most for your dollar,” she said. “When things don’t happen when you own a business like we do, it’s your own pocket that the money comes out of. In this case, it’s the taxpayers’ pockets that the money comes out of, so I think there are areas that we can be more financially responsible.” Kane said that the town and district should work more cooperatively. “I don’t agree that it’s cooperative and moving forward,” Kane said. “In fact, I believe it’s very controversial, and I think that it would be really nice if landowners knew who to go to to ask questions and actually get an answer from, rather than, ‘That’s not our problem, that’s their problem.’” Asked whether they favored merging the district with the town, Fernandez said he would prefer to wait and, if elected, see the workings of the district from the inside. “Until I see the inside workings of the district, it would be unfair for me to say ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Until I see the whole operation, and if there is anything being done wrong, or if it’s better for the town or better for the district, until I get to that point, I’m not going to make a decision,” he said. Kane said special districts were

Maia Derrevere, Sara Connor and Jessica Fedo build and decorate homes for their spider bots. created in Florida to perform a specific function. “I’d like to see the district spend more time managing water and spend less time performing some of the functions it is currently performing,” she said. “With that in mind, whatever would be the most cost-effective for us as landowners, I think that’s the way that we should go.” DeMarois said merging the district with the town is easier said than done. “What a lot of people don’t understand is that when and if you become a dependent district, there’s a lot you have to go through to do that,” he said. “When you go through the steps, you actually have to go to the legislature. Before you do that, you have to have a referendum. When you do that, it’s done by an acreage vote, not by a regular vote.” If the process is done successfully, the town takes ownership of all the district properties and manpower, DeMarois said. “If it does that, it’s going to have to grow some,” he said. “I know the city is going to hold a referendum this year to see if it can borrow money and expand some of the things that you can do within the city, so that’s a lot to do going forward. If the people want it, I’m for it, and if you have a good council, I think that it’s better for the taxpayers.” DeMarois pointed out that in its 10 years of incorporation, the town has had four different managers, while the district in that time has had few increases in property assessments. Asked about their goals for improving roads and canals, Kane said that the first thing that she would recommend is that remaining roads get turned over to the town. “I think that would simplify the process of who’s responsible for what,” she said. “And I think that it will allow the district to do what its intended legislative function is, which is to manage water. If we get away from roads and start working on some of the easements that are

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The campers enjoy an activity trying to catch water in cups.

still blocked, on managing the water, putting in drainage, I think that’s a much more effective use of the landowners’ money.” DeMarois said that the roads could be turned over to the town, but that if it does not have enough money to maintain them, it would have a negative impact. He said some council members have complained that some of the roads turned over to the town had not been properly maintained. “We’ve had two or three council members openly and publicly say, ‘Wow, we’ve got these roads; they’re not up to par.’ How come the water control district isn’t doing that? It’s because we keep our taxes low,” he said. Nevertheless, DeMarois added that the district roads and canals are in better shape than they ever have been. Fernandez said he would focus operations of the district in road and canal maintenance. “Once again, like a business, a government agency, the money is going to come regardless,” he said. Asked about cleaning out the canals and discouraging littering, DeMarois credited landowners with helping keep the canals clean, and pointed out that the district recently purchased a long-reach

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continued from page 1 was happy that the amendment on filling council vacancies was finally on its way to a vote. “We worked hard on that on the Charter Review Task Force,” Napoleone said. “I’m glad we all finally reached consensus on what should be on the ballot. I think it’s a well-worded question, and now the public will get to decide.” Vice Mayor John McGovern agreed that the council and the task force had worked hard on the question. “We worked collaboratively and constructively both through the

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backhoe that is in a scheduled program for canal maintenance, but said it is difficult to stop people from dumping debris into the canals. “Who pays for it? We all do,” he said. “We all have to get rid of that stuff.” Fernandez said closer monitoring of district staff might help. “One of the common comments that I have received from the voters is, ‘Sometimes I see them sleeping in the trucks; sometimes I see them talking on the phone,’” he said. “That would

be one of the areas where we need to take the management and put it in place to make sure that the canals are clean.” Kane said she agreed with Fernandez, and added that she felt the district’s equipment is not appropriate for the job. “The Thing-a-Ma-Digger is actually not the right piece of equipment to use,” she said. “That’s evidenced by all the dents on it, the fact that the lights are all smashed out, and it has been dumped in the canal three times by the operators and had to be

pulled out. A long-stick backhoe would actually be much more effective.” Kane added that if the district turned over roads to the town, it would not need equipment such as graders. The proxy-vote election will take place on Monday, June 27, with ballots to be counted and results announced at the LGWCD annual meeting at 7:30 p.m., where the top two vote-getters will be nominated and elected. Property owners can obtain a proxy voting form at www.lgwcd.org.

charter review process and quite actively on this council to get a very good charter question that our residents will get to vote on,” McGovern said. “I hope people will go to the web site and read about it in advance and then cast educated votes in August.” In other business: • The council approved the final reading of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation of 2.85 acres of land that will become part of the 150-acre McArthur property at the south end of Flying Cow Road. Growth Management Director Bob Basehart noted that the rest of the property had been annexed in 2004. “It was also added to the Equestrian Preserve Area,” Basehart said, adding that the 2.85 acres

will also become part of the EPA. “I believe it’s the applicants’ intent to move forward with a project for the property once the annexation is complete.” • Council members also passed a resolution joining the Florida League of Cities in supporting the City of Orlando as it recovers from the attack that killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub early Sunday, June 12. “What we’ve all seen in Orlando [last] weekend sends a clear call to all of us the fact that we are all Americans,” McGovern said. “We’re not hyphenated Americans of some type, but we are all Americans, and this resolution says as it should, as we should all do, that we stand with the people in Orlando, that we send our condolences to

the families of the many who lost their lives, and that we stand with the first responders who saved many lives that night, and with our brothers and sisters in Orlando government and state government who are there today responding to this unthinkable, unimaginable crisis.” • During final comments, Cohen said she would be scheduling a closed-session meeting soon regarding Palm Beach Polo code violations. Palm Beach Polo has several items in litigation with the village. “While some of those violations might not be in litigation, they might relate to matters that are in litigation,” Cohen said. “To the extent that they are related, a shade session would be appropriate.”

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY HOSTS ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER AT MAYACOO The Wellington Art Society held its annual installation dinner on Friday, June 10 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. Members were recognized for their artistic achievements and successes over the past year, while sponsors were recognized for their generous support in helping the group bring art to the community. The incoming board of directors was installed. Sandy Axelrod will serve another term as president of the Wellington Art Society. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Outgoing board members are thanked for their service.

Adrianne Hetherington, Betty Brodie, Toni Willey, Marie Lentine and Corinne Ingerman.

Sandy Axelrod, CJR Fine Arts & Frame owner Jack Rosen and Donna Donelan.

Incoming board members for 2016-17 are installed.

Susan Mosely, Shirley Browne and Sandy Axelrod.

Faye Ford, Sandy Axelrod and Donna Donelan.

The Wellington Art Society’s new signature members receive their pins.

Sandy Axelrod made bracelets as gifts.

Sandy Axelrod and Leslie Pfeiffer.

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PBRA Plans Tropical Show Series And More

Located at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium, the Palm Beach Riding Academy offers the best of both worlds: a homey-feeling, not-too-big riding school, plus world-class amenities, including nice jumps, great footing and a covered arena. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 19

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Top Water Skiers Gather For World Tour Event

Forty professional water skiers from all over the world gathered Saturday, June 11 at Okeeheelee Park for the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour. The host park is in its 12th year of providing the venue for the first stop in a series of four events. Page 27

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Last weekend, Team Florida Lacrosse hosted its annual tournament to kick off the summer. The PDQ Palm Beach Blast is in its 13th year and continues to grow each year. “We have 135 teams this year, so we’ve added about 30 teams from last year,” Tournament Director Tom West said. Page 27

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Tropical Show Series And More At P.B. Riding Academy

Located at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington, across the street from the Tackeria, the Palm Beach Riding Academy (PBRA) offers the best of both worlds: a homey-feeling, not-too-big riding school, plus world-class amenities, including really nice jumps, great footing and a covered arena. A full-service barn, the academy offers a variety of training and boarding packages. Monthly benefits include such amenities as daily paired or individual turnout, use of all designated facility rings for independent riding, including the lighted, covered arena as available, and discounts on clinics, camps and other programs. They have horses available for leasing, as well as the Five Star Horsemanship Certification program and Club PBRA Horsemanship Theory classes. The summer camp sessions run Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., now through Aug. 5. It’s open for children ages 5 to 13, with a maximum of 10 campers per session. PBRA also offers affordable lessons, private or group, for both children and adults. Riders are grouped compatibly by both age and ability. “I think what’s really unique about our program is that we offer riding packages, which include not only weekly lessons,” Director Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg Jessica Nichols said. “In addition, our clients have the opportunity to come out to free ride and work on skills on their own, and can also participate in biweekly horsemanship classes where they can get hands-on, unmounted information on all aspects of horse and barn management.” PBRA also offers summer shows, the Tropical Series, which this year runs on June 25-26 and July 23-24. Classes are $25 each, and schooling is $30. The clinician series, which runs the day before each show, provides a unique one-day experience to help ﬁne-tune participants’ riding skills and improve their technique, while constructively educating participants on the judge’s perspective. The clinic on Friday, June 24 features “R” judge Christina Schlusemeyer, and the Friday, July 22 clinic features “R” judge Joy Lambert. The cost is $100 per session, and each is limited to eight riders. “The Tropical Series shows offer classes open to all levels of riders,” Nichols explained. “We have classes from lead line and walk/ trot through pony equitation, children’s and

Kelly Jones, Staci Rosner, Jessica Nichols, Lexi DeBello and Riley McKessons. adult divisions, along with open hunter, hunter facility is family-oriented. “Everything’s very challenge and medal classes. We have a lot of positive,” she said. “We’re all on the same great sponsors, so there are really neat prizes. team, and always here to help the clients. There’s even a free Saturday night exhibitors The school horses are fantastic, good souls, party. This is a nice way for riders to partici- easy to teach and learn on. Nothing bothers pate in a show that mirrors the experience of them. I love them all. The Tropical Series is a a top-rated show but at a fraction of the cost.” lot of fun, very laid-back. Everyone loves it, Kelly Jones, a PBRA trainer, loves how the See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Core Evolution To Open New Wellington-Area Studio

Patrons use the Megaformer exercise machine that makes the Lagree Method possible.

Core Evolution, Palm Beach County’s leading Lagree Fitness Studio, is expanding into the Wellington area. Set to open next month, the 1,750-square-foot, state-of-theart space is located in the Woods Walk Plaza at State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. With space for 10 Megaformer machines for group classes, the studio will also include a separate room for one-on-one sessions. Expanding upon the traditional Lagree Fitness classes, Core Evolution Wellington will also include spin bikes, allowing clients to split their workout between cycling and the Megaformer. It’s the third studio for 27-year-old owner and entrepreneur Marina Perrone, who also has locations in Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton. She said it was natural to expand here.

“We have been so thrilled at the success of Core Evolution to date, and we felt it was time to bring Lagree to another new community that loves health and fitness as much as we do,” Perrone said. Perrone has teamed up with fellow fitness buff Stephanie Mordes, who is co-owner of the new location. With more than 15 years of experience in the health and wellness fields, teaching all formats of group fitness and cycling, Mordes learned the Lagree Method when she took classes at Core Evolution Palm Beach Gardens. She immediately knew she wanted to become an instructor and trained with Perrone to become certified. When the opportunity to open a studio in the Wellington area arose, Mordes wanted to be involved.

“I’ve taught fitness classes in Wellington for many years, and I knew Core Evolution had to be introduced to this community,” Mordes said. “There’s such a passion for health and wellness here — and we also know that the Lagree Method is perfect for equestrians because of its focus on strength, core and stabilization, all of which are imperative to riding.” Developed by celebrity fitness trainer Sebastien Lagree, the method uses amped up, high-energy body-sculpting moves, effectively combining strength, endurance, cardio, flexibility, core and balance training. Core Evolution Wellington can be found at 9835 Lake Worth Road, Suite 1. For more information, call (561) 345-4446 or visit www. coreevolutionpb.com.

Deputy Property Appraiser Tells Local Realtors That Market Is Strong

Dorothy Jacks, Palm Beach County’s chief deputy property appraiser, delivered the keynote address at the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches luncheon on Tuesday, June 7 at the Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach. Jacks talked about the county’s vibrant real estate development and growth, both residential and

commercial. “From Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, real estate is on the uptick, and all indications suggest this progression will continue,” she said. Some highlights from Jacks’ speech included: In Palm Beach County’s 2,500 square miles, with a population of 1.4 million, there are 635,000

parcels of real property and 58,000 tangible personal property accounts. Plat filings have been steadily increasing, from 77 in 2013, to 85 in 2014, to 98 in 2015. Several new projects are coming on line, especially in the north county area. In Palm Beach Gardens alone are Avenir, a residential development slated to include a university and a

town center; Alton, another residential living community; and Azure, a luxury waterfront condominium residence. During the next 10 years, the county is expected to see more than 15,000 new residential units. Taxable values increased 7.85 percent from 2015, totaling $164.5 billion (with a market value of $236 billion). That number includes the

value of new construction, which is at $2.1 billion overall. The county sustained increases in the residential market, especially with moderately priced homes. Properties in the under $150,000 range had a 10-15 percent increase, while properties up to $300,000 jumped between 5 and 10 percent. Condominiums are catching up also, with room to grow.

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Local Woman’s Bouquets May Make It To ‘Shark Tank’

A Wellington entrepreneur and mother of two who has invented and is selling a patent-pending line of essential oil-infused artificial bouquets straight from her living room has been contacted by recruiters for ABC’s Shark Tank. Anita Imbesi launched the Pretty Things Blossom On product line, which consists of elegant faux flower bouquets with a surprise in the middle. Utilizing fully organic essential oil capsules she designed herself, Imbesi has created floral bouquets that always smell fresh and never die. “This product is the first of its kind and touches on multiple needs from home decorations to wedding packages, to health and wellness needs such as a hospitals and spas,” she said.

Imbesi recently confirmed that she has had initial contact with ABC. “I am a potential Shark Tank candidate,” Imbesi said. “They called me a week and a half ago and told me that my product is very interesting. The man I talked to said he would pass my information along to the producers, but I haven’t heard back from them yet.” Each flower center contains an essential oil package, which is also her patent-pending invention. The design makes it easy to activate and replace the essential oil packages, which come in various scents. The ease of use and availability of multiple scents makes Blossom On products easier and more affordable than new flowers or maintaining organic floral arrangements. “When I first created this product,

I had a few problems I was hoping to solve,” Imbesi said. “My customers have taken the product’s concept and run with it to find multiple uses, from holiday to homecoming corsages to home health care.” From a lavender scent for relaxation and relieving headaches to peppermint for memory, mind and focus, Pretty Things & Co.’s oils can help naturally relieve a range of ailments. Imbesi’s scented faux flowers make good, low-maintenance arrangements for homes, offices, schools, libraries, hospitals and other shared spaces. With an aesthetic look and ability to control the scent of a closed space, the faux flowers are as beautiful as they are useful. Known for their health and wellness-related traits, essential oils have been used for years in many settings

to reduce stress, headaches, anxiety and lack of sleep, and are highlighted as a household cure for common ailments. “I receive a lot of compliments on how beautiful and realistic our flowers are,” Imbesi said. “Once I show how easy the essential oils are placed in the flower, people become blown away with the prospect of an aesthetic home decoration which also has healing principles.” Essential oils are derived from their natural origin and supplied from India to ensure there are no synthetics or chemicals. Pretty Things & Co. ensures that the oils are of the highest quality and therapeutic-grade. The Blossom On collection comes in three different colors and scents. Essential oils are beneficial because they simul-

taneously stimulate the part of the brain connected to smell (olfactory system) and the emotional brain (limbic system). This process causes the body’s immune and digestive systems to become active, which helps in areas such as sleep, stress, mood and more. “I truly believe in the unique benefits that our essential oils can provide,” Imbesi said. “There is nothing currently available that mirrors my product, making it oneof-a-kind. My product gives life to what was once bland. It gives people the ability to take the time to smell the flowers and reap the benefits.” Pretty Things and Co. sells its products online as well as in several local retail stores. To learn more, visit www.prettythingsandco.com or call (561) 351-4178.

Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Moves To The Evergreen Club In Palm City

Kevin Perkins, a 37-year veteran in the golf arena, recently moved his Kevin Perkins Golf Academy to the Evergreen Club in Palm City. Perkins moved from the Wellington National Golf Club, previously known as the Binks Forest Golf Club. The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will continue providing world-class instructional programs at the 18-hole

championship golf facility. The semi-private golf club is within a gated community of 520 acres in northeastern Martin County. The Evergreen Club is nestled among 299 home sites. The 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course offers six sets of tees to accommodate players of all skill levels. Distances range from 6,910

yards from the back tees to 4,802 yards from the forward tees. The open space and casual atmosphere set the tone for a relaxed, yet challenging, game of golf. Perkins is an author, lecturer, and has hosted and produced his own television and radio shows. He became the 92nd PGA professional to have achieved the elite “Master

PGA” professional ranking. He is also a PGA of America adjunct faculty member and serves on the professional mentoring committee. He has been influenced and worked with two teaching legends, Bob Toski and David Leadbetter, widely considered two of the greatest teachers ever. Perkins also served as an appren-

tice with the Golf Digest Instructional School, where he studied under well-known teachers, such as Jim Flick, Peter Kostis, John Elliot Jr., Hank Johnson, Davis Love Jr. and Dick Aultman. For more information about the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy. com or call (561) 301-3783.

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

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

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Top Water Skiers Gather For Big Dawg World Tour Event

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Forty professional water skiers from all over the world gathered Saturday, June 11 at Okeeheelee Park for the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour. The host park is in its 12th year of providing the venue for the first stop in a series of four events, with the other three being hosted in Spain and California. The Ski Nautique Big Dawg World Tour is presented by O’Brien, a water sports equipment manufacturer, which contributes to the

event annually. The tour consists of four qualifying events and a series championship final. Slalom skiers 35 or older who have not placed in the top 10 in a professional water ski tournament in the past three years are eligible to compete. The series finale includes two rounds where skiers travel at speeds up to 34 miles per hour on the water as they slalom through buoy markers, which is followed by a bracketed sweet 16 round. The top 16 skiers compete head-to-head in the finals to determine the champion.

Lake Worth skier Darin Montgomery holds a tight line while he makes his first run.

Several skiers from Florida competed in the first stop, with six from the Palm Beach County area: Robert Marking, Gene Levines, John Shealy, Jeff Kepchia, Darin Montgomery and Harald Hintringer. Marking, Kepchia, Montgomery and Hintringer all scored high enough to earn a position in the final round of 16 to compete for the title. Kepchia, of Wellington, held the top position for a while with his performance in the preliminaries. He made it to the sweet 16, where he deSee BIG DAWG, page 29

Jeff Kepchia of Wellington skis the slalom in the preliminary round.

Local skier Harald Hintringer clears a bouy during his second run.

Big Dawg champion Jeff Rogers finishes up his first run en route to the finals. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Palm Beach Blast Lacrosse Tourney Draws 135 Teams

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Last weekend, Team Florida Lacrosse hosted its annual tournament to kick off the summer. The PDQ Palm Beach Blast is in its 13th year and continues to grow each year. The tournament outgrew its Boca Raton venue at St. Andrews a few

An attacker for the U9 Aces, out of Wellington, takes the ball up field.

years ago and sought a facility that could accommodate the popular lacrosse meet. “We have 135 teams this year, so we’ve added about 30 teams from last year,” Tournament Director Tom West said. “We’re using a total of 18 fields and the polo grounds to accommodate all the teams we have.”

Teams from Jacksonville to Miami gathered at Wellington’s Village Park and the International Polo Club Palm Beach grounds to compete. The tournament filled 10 divisions from ages 9 to 19 and participated in group play, where teams advance to a playoff round to determine the tournament champion.

In the U17 division, a Team Bayside attacker tries to get around a Sarasota Seahawk defender.

“The economic impact is crazy, with 75 percent of the teams from out of the area,” West said. The tournament has become so popular, West explained, that if teams did not submit their team registrations by April, they would not get in to the tournament as a participating team.

Team Florida Lacrosse is one of the state’s largest lacrosse organizations promoting the growth of the sport. They coordinate an entire tournament circuit in Tampa and the Palm Coast that draws local competition. “Most of the teams that compete See LACROSSE, page 29

In the U17 division, Wellington’s Team Aces pushes the ball toward the net against the Water Dragons. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Local Junior Golf Program Hands Out Awards To Participants

On Friday, May 6, the Junior Golf Foundation of America hosted an awards banquet recognizing excellent performers in junior golf, ages 4 to 17. Awards were given to the winners of a series of tournaments in 2015, as well as outstanding volunteers and Birdies for Children fundraising participants. The ceremony concluded another successful year

Mary-Lee Cobick and Ashley Turnquest with the recipient of the Girls 12-13 Division Award, Vanessa Berrios.

of junior golf tournaments in Palm Beach County. The annual event included a banquet dinner, awards and presentations given by JGFA Director Kristin White, JGFA President Mary-Lee Cobick and PBC Golf Operations Supervisor Bethany King. Tournament Series Awards went to: Girls Lowest Stroke Average, Haylie Turnquest; Boys Lowest Stroke Average, Tristan Wieland; Girls Most Improved Player, Madisyn Bloom; Boys Most Improved Player, Kristian Urbaitis; Honorable Mention, Madison Moman for a hole-in-one; Volunteer of the Year, Madisyn Bloom; and Special Thank You, Ira Lee. Players of the Year were: Little Linkers (ages 4-6), Makayla Gai; Girls 7-9, Christiana Lee; Girls 10-11, Lauren Tacher; Girls 12-13, Vanessa Berrios; Girls 14+ Futures Tour, Haylie Turnquest; Girls 14+ LPGA Tour, Hanna Rizzolo and Sydney Jones; Boys 7-8, Tristan Wieland; Boys 9-10, Emmanuel Lim; Boys 11-12, Cameron James; Boys 13-14, Cameron Owens; Boys 15+ First Flight, Jason Nelms; Boys 15+ Championship Flight, Justin Nelms; JGFA Senior Girls, Pam Kitsuwan; JGFA Junior Girls,

Madison Gai; JGFA Senior Boys, Tristan Legaspi; and JGFA Junior Boys, Pat Kitsuwan. The JGFA spans Palm Beach

County, based at the Okeeheelee Golf Course, the Park Ridge Golf Course and the John Prince Golf Learning Center.

For more information on the golf programs, call Mary-Lee Cobick at (561) 964-4653 or visit www. jgfa.org.

RPB STRIKERS VICTORIOUS IN DAVIE

The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U10 girls team were champions in the Sharks Soccer Cup & Showcase in Davie held May 28-29. The Strikers defeated the Davie Sharks 3-2 to win the title. Shown above are team manager Leslie Hernandez, Alexa Hernandez, Kaitlyn Classen, Olivia Cuenot, Isabella Perez, Cora Anderson, Savannah Edworthy, Allie Andrade, Aaliyah Lobo and coach Maria Edworthy.

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continued from page 19 especially the party and the prizes. You have a fabulous venue without the hustle and bustle of a big rated show. It makes you remember why you do what you do.” Staci Rosner and her husband, Paul McKesson, board their two horses at PBRA. Their 9-year-old daughter, Riley, also rides there. “This is an amazing facility,” Rosner said. “The staff is excellent. Riley is looking forward to attending camp this summer. I’m going to ride in the Tropical Series shows, in whatever class Jessica throws me in. I think they should have a class for old la-

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continued from page 27 are from the South Florida area,” West said. “So they don’t have to travel very far to compete, which helps with the cost.” Lacrosse continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in Florida. That is probably why there were close to 40 high school teams regis-

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SPORTS & RECREATION dies who get hot easily. That would be the perfect class for me.” Lexi DeBello, the barn manager, moved to South Florida for the weather and has been working at PBRA for a year. “Everyone is so nice here,” she said. “The clients, the staff, the horses. It’s a welcoming place. The facility is top-notch. There’s the covered arena, a grass field, access to the show grounds and lots of trails. I also like how they really teach horsemanship... Everyone’s always laughing and having fun. We sit around and talk at the end of the day. It’s one big family.” Nichols also likes working at PBRA. “We enjoy serving not only the seasonal show crowd that comes in for WEF, but also the local community. People see us and autotered to compete over the weekend, many from the tri-county area. Wellington is an ideal venue for the tournament. Teams do not have to travel far, with lodging, shopping and dining near the fields. Combine that with the best athletic facilities in the area, and it is clear why Team Florida Lacrosse has called Wellington its home for the past four years. For more information on the PDQ Palm Beach Blast Lacrosse Tournament or Team Florida Lacrosse, visit www.flunitedlax.com.

matically think we’re all about big shows, but we love teaching riders of all abilities, even beginners who just want to learn how to walk, trot and canter. PBRA is a great place to affordably learn all aspects of horsemanship,” she said. Nichols enjoys the teamwork at PBRA. “Everyone’s on the same page.

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continued from page 27 feated Greg Sund to advance to the round of eight, but was eliminated. Jeff Rogers plowed his way through the competition as the tournament champion in the first stop. Rogers’ credits are 2001 U.S. National Men’s Open Champion and 2003 gold medalist in the world championships. To learn more about the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour, visit www. nautiquebigdawg.com. For more information, visit www. flflagfootball.com. (Right) John Shealy of Palm Beach begins his first run. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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And we help our clients become well-rounded horsemen. We’re not the barn where you show up and a groom hands you a horse all ready to ride. Everyone learns the basics, like grooming and tacking up. These are skills that last a lifetime and make for a more complete experience, not to mention a better horseman,” she said. “We’re always willing to

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Saturday, June 18 • Anglers from around South Florida will participate in the 17th annual Hospice Horizons KDW Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 18 at the Riviera Beach Marina to benefit the Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea foundations. Visit www.hpbcf.org/fishing for more info. • The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with the Florida Sports Foundation to host the Sunshine State Games at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, with indoor sports including wrestling, taekwondo, judo, karate, weightlifting, powerlifting and fencing. More than 1,500 athletes from across Florida will compete in a variety of skill levels and age groups. Each sport features both male and female competitors. For more info., visit www. palmbeachsports.com. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike for an hour at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, June 18 starting at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ocean Commotion for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Swim on over for summer stories, songs and a craft featuring some ocean friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. Play some Wii U games and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery (809 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach) will host an auction on Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. featuring Mid-Century Modern furniture creations by the father-son team of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and the German-born New York designer Karl Springer, porcelains, sterling silver, bronzes, art glass, sculptures, estate jewelry, Chinese jade, antiquities and more. For more info., visit www. antiquesmodern.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 7 on Saturday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m. Make a new craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen DIY Flip-Flop Decorating for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m. Design a pair of summer flip-flops. Flip-flops and craft materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Ninja Party for ages 2 to 8 on Satur-

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day, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. Practice with origami ninja stars and create your own ninja headband to wear while honing your ninja skills. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday, June 18 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. with some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks inside the zoo. Enjoy live music, upclose animal encounters and a Barrel of Monks Brewing tap-takeover. Visit www.palmbeachzoo. org for more info. Sunday, June 19 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Father’s Day stroll in Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, June 19 at 7 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Maks & Val Live On Tour: Our Way with Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, on Sunday, June 19 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, June 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming or board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “From Journaling to Authorship: Everyone Has a Story” for adults on Monday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how journaling life experiences can lead to a career in writing. Local author Sharon Purce will describe her journey to authorship. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Mid-County Democratic Club will host Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey at its monthly meeting on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Tuesday, June 21 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host High Flyers on Tuesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Explore the basics of making stuff fly and discover techniques for making flying machines. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series Shading for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of line, mass and volume, using graphite and charcoal to learn shading techniques. Graphite, charcoal, paper and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Geeky Papercrafts: Star Wars” for ages 9 and up on Tuesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. Use the Force (and some glue) to make paper crafts of Star Wars heroes and villains. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a discussion on Hurricane Preparedness on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Michael Res-

to, emergency management specialist for Palm Beach County, will speak about what you can do to prepare should a storm hit South Florida. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Things With Wings for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Take to the air with all kinds of things that have wings and make a special flying craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Wednesday, June 22 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Family Yoga Story Time for ages 4 and up on Wednesday, June 22 at 11:15 a.m. Learn a few basic yoga poses designed for young yogis of every skill level. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for Adults on Wednesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Revisit Harper Lee’s classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Minion Day for all ages on Wednesday, June 22 at 2 and 2:45 p.m. Start by making your goggles, then try out target practice on evil purple Minions, and play a game of banana bingo. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Paper Beading for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Create stylish paper beads and string a beautiful bracelet. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know your video games, manga, anime, cartoons and Disney? Test your knowledge and your teamwork. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, June 23 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spymasters on Thursday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Uncover the secrets of being a spy as you write secret messages, learn to decode, disguise and misdirect to accomplish a top-secret mission. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Flying Paper Frisbees for ages 5 to 9 on Thursday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Create a paper flying disk using different kinds of craft materials and supplies. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, June 23 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

The Town-Crier • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Whitestone band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and host Safeguard PII (2101 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold a business networking event on Thursday, June 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Mark G. Brown Sr. For more info., call (561) 889-6527. Friday, June 24 • The Palm Beach Summer Boat Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. For more info., visit www.southflaboatshow.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Dance Time With the Wildcat Dancers on Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 6 and 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 11. Little ones will have fun learning a special dance routine with the Wildcat Dancers of Royal Palm Beach High School. Loose clothing and sneakers are required. Parents/caregivers are required to be present during the program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Royal Palm Beach will host its next free outdoor Concert in the Park and Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Friday, June 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring the Making Faces Band. Bring your own seating. All concerts are rain or shine. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach. com. • The musical Seussical is coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org for more info. Saturday, June 25 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Jimi Hendrix tribute concert on Saturday, June 25 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Executive Women’s Golf Association will hold its second annual EWGA Par 3 Challenge to benefit LPGA/USGA Girls Golf on Saturday, June 25 at the Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course in Palm Beach. The festivities begin with a Friday night welcome reception in downtown West Palm Beach. Saturday breakfast and awards luncheon are at Al Fresco’s, the ocean front, second floor restaurant above the Par 3 Golf Shop. For more information, or to register, visit www.ewgapar3. com. 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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WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

NO STRESS NO MESS CLEANING SERVICES — Licensed & Insured. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a live quote. We do both residential and commercial cleaning. (561) 460-1938 or e-mail nostressmess@gmail.com w e b s i t e w w w. n o s t r e s s - n o m e s s . c o m

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Li c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 6 1 -6 6 7 - 7 7 1 6

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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 Town-Crier Classiifieds Get Results Call 561-793-7606

LAND CLEARING/LAND DEVELOPMENT RKC LAND DEVELOPMENT—Land clearing, tree/vegetation removal, grinding, house pads, grading, fill, ponds. Mention ad for free estimate 561-791-7866

OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE - WELLINGTON

MOVING SERVICES

Affordable Wellington Office Space To Share

ICON MOVING SERVICES — Provides full service moving, packing & storage. Rated “A” plus by BBB. Lic. & Ins. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 561-338-3157.

• Large office with window • Centrally

PAINTING

located in Wellington off Forest Hill Blvd. • Large conference room with Apple TV and White Board • Kitchen and Storage • Private side entrance • Plenty of safe parking • $800 per month includes high speed Comcast Internet • Sublet, no lease signing Call or text Gregg at (561) 309-4346

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

BOOKKEEPER

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

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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

SITUTATION WANTED HOUSEKEEPER/SITUATIONS WANTED — Experienced, meticulous, reliable housekeeper seeks full time position (but will do day work). Would love to work for your busy family. After school p/u, errands, laundry, light cooking. Excellent driving record and outstanding current references. 561-729-4131.

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

WANTED WELLINGTON AREA COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

Part Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours.

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE

TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or

PLUMBING email to: wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

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