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It is probably easier to find a job in Palm Beach County than it is to find affordable housing. At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, June 1, Councilman Jeff Hmara reported on the Palm Beach County Housing Summit held the previous day. Page 3

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OPINION

Withdrawing From The Paris Agreement Is A Step Backward

President Donald Trump announced his decision last week to drop out of the Paris Agreement, the historic pact that commits 196 nations to work together in an attempt to limit climate change. Because of this decision, the United States will be watching history from the sidelines, no longer capable of being either a partner or an active participant as the rest of the world moves forward. In short, the U.S. has gone rogue. Page 4

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The Wellington Art Society held its annual dinner and installation of officers on Friday, June 2 at the Mayacoo Lakes Golf & Country Club. Outgoing board members received recognition and gifts for their hard work at special events and art shows, and new board members were sworn in. Shown above, incoming President Toni Willey takes the gavel from outgoing President Sandy Axelrod. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Council Gives Manager High Marks In Annual Review

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins received a perfect score from the Royal Palm Beach Village Council during his annual review on Thursday, June 1. Council members gave him high marks, largely attributable to leadership and performance abilities reported by officials from outside the village. Council members also approved the maximum allowable 5 percent one-year-only merit pay award for Liggins after his favorable report. Each council member had a oneon-one conversation with Liggins prior to the review. “I think that our village manager is doing an outstanding job,” Councilwoman Jan Rodusky said. “When we look at the evaluation standards across employee relations and its long-range planning, financial management, communications and completion of capital projects, he’s firing on all cylinders. If we look at any one of those individually, I’m really proud that he’s our village manager.”

Councilman Jeff Hmara agreed that Liggins’ work is excellent. “I’ve had the benefit of five years of working with Ray, so one of the things that I did was I took a look at his performance during this particular period, but I also compared it with where we’ve been. The purpose of that was to try to identify trends, and the really good news is not only do I think his performance during the past year has been excellent, but I think the trends are all in the right direction.” Hmara added that Liggins is a great leader by example, in that the village staff sees the amount of effort he puts into his work. “I’ve been very impressed with the amount of effort Ray is willing to put in to make things happen, and I think that’s a great example for the staff, and I’m sure they pick up on that,” he said. “I would say that he has done an excellent job, and we’re very fortunate to have him.” Hmara said organizations like the Palm Beach County League of Cities and the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning OrganizaSee LIGGINS, page 4

Equestrian Committee Works RPB ROTARY CLUB GALA Toward Enacting Action Plan

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met Wednesday, June 7 and focused on the review and recommendations for the village’s Equestrian Plan of Action. The committee has been working on the action plan for the past year. “In June of 2016, we gave you this plan of action,” Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said. “We asked you to go through it. In July, we talked about some of the milestones that were there, and you all talked about some of the issues associated with the milestones.” The committee members also reordered some of the points of priority, including that they wanted to move forward with an economic study focusing on the economic impact of the horse industry on Wellington.

Historically, the economic impact of the horse industry has been analyzed from a Palm Beach County point of view. A Wellington-centric housing and economic study contract is expected to be approved within the next few days, with a target date of February 2018. The study, Committee Chair Jane Cleveland explained, will focus on business generated, with an intent to pinpoint the impact on real estate values. As the equestrian community has expanded, O’Dell explained, home values have increased in relation to how close they are to show grounds. O’Dell focused the committee on the goals in the draft of the plan of action. “It says that the goal of the plan is to support the expansion of the equestrian competitions within the EPA [Equestrian

Preserve Area], while seeking additional lands for public use as an equestrian park,” he said. However, there are difficulties with the second part of the statement, since 93 percent to 95 percent of the EPA is in private ownership. There really isn’t space for public lands, unless the Village of Wellington were to purchase land. Currently, canal rights of way are the only public lands that Wellington has in that area. Wellington is predominantly a bedroom community, O’Dell said, and the equestrian industry has become a part of the fabric of Wellington. It is interconnected; the industry is in need of housing and open space. The lifestyle of the community has also been a part of the conversation. “The word lifestyle is not there, See ACTION PLAN, page 15

Groves Council, LGWCD Hold Follow-Up Meeting On Roads

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors met jointly for a second time Tuesday on the topic of transferring control of remaining district roads to the town. The meeting sought to move a process forward that has been going on for more than a decade but has been hampered by political conflict. Most recently, the district agreed to turn over two roads, Collecting Canal Road and South D Road, to the town. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said his board approved turning over the two roads to the town and is in the process of getting legal descriptions to include with the quit claim deed, which is

on the board’s June 12 agenda for approval. Supervisor Don Widing said the district and town are both at a critical time regarding preparation of budgets, and that it is important to resolve the road status for inclusion. Widing added that a transitional plan is needed to continue the process. “That’s why we’re here, to come up with some idea of our expectations,” Widing said. “I would like to think that, in addition to our essential obligations for services, that we can develop some type of a plan. I’m not talking about a long, drawn-out plan.” Councilman Ron Jarriel said his main concern is that residents get the same or better service during the transition process. “If they get better service than what they get from the district right

now, it’s definitely going to cost a lot more money,” Jarriel said. “This meeting is kind of early, because at the end of this month, the district will have some new members on board. I don’t know if they’re going to want to stay in the grading business or not, but that will be a choice that they will make.” Jarriel said he looks at the monthly reports from the district, and Collecting Canal Road and D Road are graded anywhere from a half-dozen to a dozen times or more a month and can be watered the same number of times. “Right now, we do not do that in the town,” he said. “We have a contract with Bergeron [and] they do a very fine job, but that routine is once a month. The question is with this rain that we’ve had in See LOX ROADS, page 7

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its 27th anniversary awards dinner along with its induction of officers for 2017-18 on Friday, June 2 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Steve Logan, immediate past president, finished his term, while Evelyn Flores began her term as the club’s president. Shown above are Councilman Jeff Hmara, Evelyn Flores, Bruce Elkind, Eric Gordon and Steve Logan with some of the club’s achievement certificates. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Rugby Club Poised To Become Official Wellington Provider

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Rugby is the fastest-growing team sport in America, and the Wellington Wizards Rugby Club has caught the wave, helping grow in the sport in South Florida. Ron Vargo, first vice president of the Wellington Wizards, gave a presentation to Wellington’s Park & Recreation Advisory Board on Monday in hopes of becoming one of the village’s official registered sports providers. Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney said the Wizards have discussed becoming an official provider for the village for some time, and representatives were there to give an update on the status of the club and its relationship with the village. “At our next meeting in September, we will look for a recom-

mendation from this board as to whether or not we would like to approve the Wizards rugby organization as a sports provider,” Delaney said, explaining that the application would then go to the Wellington Village Council for approval. “They would then become our eighth sports provider.” Vargo, who coaches the high school division of the Wizards, thanked Wellington officials for giving the Wizards provisional status over the past year. “It allowed us to give almost 100 kids a permanent place,” he said. “For the first few years, we had been bouncing from place to place.” The club organized in 2014, and its first season was 2015. “We’ve had some good success, but unfortunately, with the number See RUGBY, page 4

Owner Richard Wood Celebrates 30 Years At Woody’s

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report June 1 marked 30 years that Richard Wood has owned Woody’s of Wellington, his iconic cobbler shop in the original Wellington Mall. “I came here in May of 1987,” Wood recalled. “It was an existing shoe repair shop that was open four years before that, when the mall was originally built. He wanted out; I wanted in. I worked a month, and June 1, I bought the store.” When Wood arrived, the shop was strictly shoe repair. Laces, polishes and other small essentials were sold there as well. “I said this will not work, because 40 percent of the front of the store was empty,” he said. “So, I started putting in stock.”

Wood’s background began as a sandal maker in Fort Lauderdale. He was previously by the ocean, and now, he’s by the horses. Consequently, his expertise shifted from sandals to riding boots. By 1974, Wood was fixing black boots, but never to the same volume as he has in Wellington, the winter equestrian capital of the world. “I pride myself on what I do,” he said. “I’m 70 years old, and I’m still working. I still like what I do. I like my customers.” Wood is known for his sense of humor, and also telling it like it is, such as his blunt assessment of the modern shoe industry. Rubber soles, injection molded, are not quality shoes, he stresses. Though it might bring some sticker

shock, the going rate for a good pair of shoes is $240 — but they will last decades. “I’m 70; my daughter’s 35. I bought a pair of [high-quality] shoes before she was born, and I’ve still got them. They still make them today, only today, they’re $700 a pair, instead of the $150 I paid then,” Wood explained. “Quality is quality. You can’t duplicate it.” Looking for a high-quality belt? Woody’s is a great place to find one. Wood met a man a number of years ago who produces leather belts for some of the most high-end brands in the world: Tiffany, Hermès, Neiman Marcus, Cartier and more. That man supplies Woody’s See WOODY’S, page 15

Richard Wood has owned Woody’s of Wellington since 1987.

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RPB Council Discusses County’s Workforce Housing Shortage

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report It is probably easier to find a job in Palm Beach County than it is to find affordable housing. At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, June 1, Councilman Jeff Hmara reported on the Palm Beach County Housing Summit held the previous day. The summit was held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and was attended by more than 500 people. A considerable amount of the conversation was on affordable housing. “It was standing room only, and there were chairs along the back of the room,” Hmara said. “A lot of those folks are lenders and bankers, investors. We were talking about the topic of affordable housing and workforce housing… The bottom line to this was trying to find and share information from these different stakeholders in this

process of trying to create a larger set of affordable housing here in Palm Beach County.” Hmara said the median value of the county’s housing stock is $327,000, which 75 percent of workers can’t afford. The average monthly rent is about $1,900, which 80 percent of the workforce can’t afford. “What that does is push everybody to other places, hoping that they are willing to do the drives back and forth to still work here,” Hmara said. “That’s not a great economic growth situation… If nothing else, I walked away with a sense of how complex the issue is.” Hmara also developed a sense of what developers have to go through in order to line up financing and deal with rules and regulations at the federal, state and local levels. Part of the discussion dealt with the idea of using products like

shipping containers as a quickerect process to build affordable workforce housing. “It’s almost like a Lego-type of condos,” Hmara said. “I can’t imagine that fitting in really well here, but the idea was that some creativity is probably appropriate. We will probably be looking at various ideas to be able to make something happen in order to create a more affordable set of housing.” Hmara said a discussion at a recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting stressed that those at the municipal level need to stay aware of the county’s affordable housing program. “It appears that the county does have some unilateral authority that they could actually establish an affordable housing situation within municipalities’ boundaries, and they aren’t really required to coordinate with us, so that’s a good thing to keep an eye on as

we go forward,” he said. Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said the way that the county’s workforce housing program is currently structured, there is a workforce housing requirement, and developers have the option to build the units onsite, buy out of the units or build them somewhere else. “One of the somewhere elses could be your village,” Ashton said. “The county negotiates all that by a contract. This council and village staff are not involved in that process. You aren’t aware of it until after it happens, so Councilman Hmara is right, we need to keep an eye on that.” Ashton said municipalities must be proactive to make sure they are at least notified and aware of what’s going on within their boundaries. Mayor Fred Pinto noted that type of development would have to be on property that is avail-

able, and the village is near its buildout. However, Ashton said it could occur in a redevelopment situation. “If you have a big developer with multiple projects going on in the county, they can shift units back and forth between developments to meet all of their workforce housing requirements, and you may not know that it’s happening,” she said. Pinto asked what the median value of housing in Royal Palm Beach is, and Hmara said it’s between $231,000 and $280,000, according to different real estate web sites. Pinto said that Royal Palm Beach has been known for many years as a place where the affordable housing demand was being met. “Our village has one of its attributes as being a place where people can still find what we call a starter home and move from

there,” Pinto said. “The market is going higher and higher, and of course it floats us higher as well, but at least in past years, that has been one of the characteristics about our village.” Hmara said the summit also stressed the importance of having a spectrum of different prices, especially for a family-oriented community such as Royal Palm Beach. “We want to welcome and make available the kind of accommodations necessary for young families all the way up through others who are financially in a different place or a different stage of their lives,” he said. “Having that spectrum, and I do think we have that here, makes us very attractive and in a good position.” Pinto said that the council should discuss affordable housing more thoroughly, along with the various programs available to those in need of assistance.

Open House Aims To Connect Veterans With Needed Services

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 hosted a Veterans Open House at the Wellington Community Center on Wednesday, June 7. Weather kept some planned vendors from attending the open house, but it did not keep those organizations present from having their messages heard by an appreciative audience. The evening was designed to educate the public about local programs for military veterans. “I want to thank you all for being here and what you do to serve our veterans in the community,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said in her welcoming remarks. “Thank you all for what you’ve done for this country, and thank you all for the services you provide for our heroes.” David Knapp led the pledge of allegiance. But first he saluted the flag in silence. Knapp was the first commander of Post 390. “In case you’re wondering, I’m very oriented to the American Legion way,” Knapp said. “And as a past South Florida commander, you don’t approach the American flag without giving it its proper due, in or out.” On Wednesday night, Knapp

was representing Stand Down House in Lake Worth, a transition house for veterans who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, or suffering with PTSD. It is a facility that can house individual veterans for up to two years. “They have to be dry, clean and sober in order to get in there,” Knapp said. “Do they fall down? Every now and then, it happens. But we have over a 90 percent success ratio since we opened the facility.” Faith-Hope-Love-Charity Inc. is the corporate office for Stand Down House. One of its focuses is on veteran homelessness. Stand Down House is able to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Knapp clarified what that can mean. “If you are living somewhere, even with a relative, your mother, father, whatever, and your name is not on that lease, and you’re an adult, you’re homeless,” he said. The Palm Beach Vet Center in Greenacres shared information about its services. “We deal with the invisible wounds. Therefore, we are not medical professionals,” said Dr. Raul Diaz, director of Palm Beach Vet Center. “We don’t prescribe. We help the veterans and their families adjust to being civilians after returning from war.” Edward Tague, an outreach spe-

Wellington Village Council members with American Legion Wellington Post 390 members at the Veterans Open House. cialist at the Greenacres location, said the center’s message is “just walk in.” “You hear some of these things in the news and everything else about the VA and waiting in lines and waiting lists,” Tague said. “We don’t have that. You can walk in and see a counselor that day. If you’re in that place, and you’re ready then, you can come and see us.” Tague did say it is preferred that appointments are made, but still restated the “just walk in” motto. Members of Project 425, the local Vietnam helicopter group, also

spoke at the open house. Mike Carroll owns and restored the Huey helicopter that the veterans use as an educational tool in and around the community. “I’m really proud to be associated with this bunch of guys, and share this veteran aircraft, a genuine war bird that has 2,000 hours of combat in Vietnam,” Project 425 member Bill Jeczalik said. “I’m appreciative that Mike took it upon himself to obtain and restore this aircraft, and put a bunch of guys behind it who would take it to anybody who would invite us, no fee involved; that we would

John Isola and Post Commander Alan Ziker present WHS graduate Daniel Clein with his scholarship award.

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display it and preserve the memories of the aircrews that flew in Vietnam.” The South Florida National Cemetery in suburban Lake Worth had representatives present. The cemetery has a first-come, firstserved policy, which most veterans are eligible for under the services provided at the cemetery. “If you haven’t visited the cemetery, go and visit the cemetery,” Post Commander Allan Ziker said. “It is beyond beautiful. They did a quality job. I’ve been there several times for different ceremonies. It’s wonderful to be down there.”

Post 390 presented recent Wellington High School graduate Daniel Clein with its annual scholarship award toward a veterinarian degree that he will pursue. All of the organizations that came to the open house had the same thing in common: They were all veterans helping veterans. “The work that these organizations do is so important,” Vice Mayor John McGovern said. “Thank you all for coming. We’re happy to host here in this new facility, and hopefully this can build momentum here in the community.”

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OUR OPINION

Withdrawing From The Paris Agreement Is A Step Backward

“History will be the ultimate judge of last weekend’s historic Paris Agreement, the pact that commits 196 nations to work together in an attempt to limit climate change and stem the continued rise of greenhouse gas emissions.” This was how we opened our commentary 18 months ago on the long-awaited — and much-needed — multi-nation pact to mitigate years of environmental abuse. Now, because of the actions of President Donald Trump last week, the United States will be watching history from the sidelines, no longer capable of being either a partner or an active participant as the rest of the world moves forward. In short, the United States has gone rogue. The worst part of this action for the United States as a whole is that we have yet again handed over our role as leader on the global stage. Our allies are dismayed, our business leaders’ wishes defied, our international competitiveness shaken and the ability to create job growth over the long term shackled. With this action, the United States has forfeited an opportunity to lead the way on an issue of international importance. Mr. Trump’s decision ignores numerous studies showing that the reduction of carbon emissions would not only reduce greenhouse gases and reduce damage to the environment, but also would drive economic growth in multiple ways. Ironically, the United States is already well on its way to meeting the initial benchmarks set over the first decade of the Paris Agreement. The president’s decision notes the longterm impact of the agreement, but with the United States at the table, that is something we

could have controlled. Instead, the other nations of the world are likely to move forward without us. So much for being the indispensable nation. The worst part of this action for everyday citizens is that it adds to the growing burden being placed on future generations to deal with the inability of modern political actors to take concrete action. Instead, they will be left to mitigate the damage, probably paying untold billions for construction of infrastructure to deal with rising sea levels, especially in areas such as South Florida. In quick response, nearly 1,500 companies and institutions — including more than a dozen Fortune 500 businesses — signed a pact saying they are still committed to meeting the Paris Agreement standards. Further, a dozen states and nearly 300 cities across the nation have committed through coalitions to stand by what was agreed to in December 2015. California passed legislation putting the state on a path to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Sadly, Florida is not among those states standing ready to take proactive measures, despite being one of the states most at-risk due to projected sea level rise. Yet a number of Florida mayors are part of the 274-strong “Climate Mayors” coalition that has pledged to work together to strengthen local efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting efforts for binding federal and global-level policy making. Here’s hoping our federal leaders take note and reverse course, before further damage takes place.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos To Fire-Rescue

I have been fortunate to have had many of our western communities fire stations to conduct drills on my property. I would like to thank the firefighters and rescue teams for their knowledge and professionalism. Continuing education and hands-on experience make all of us safer. A big thanks to all of our emergency responders for what you are doing for all of us. One thing you can do as a citizen is to make sure your house number is large and visible from the street. Barbara Otto Loxahatchee Groves

My Story of Recovery

Don’t be afraid to ask for help;

it will save your life. I started drinking recreationally, but I quickly lost the power to control myself. I was angry and irritable constantly, and it tore up my family to watch me go through that. I put my family in danger many times over the years, and caused more emotional pain than I could fathom. Despite all of this, I couldn’t figure out how to stop. There is nothing worse than wanting to quit, but not being able to. After many failed attempts, I returned to treatment with the willingness to do whatever it would take to save my life. I knew that if I continued the way I was going, it wouldn’t be long until my life completely unraveled, and something had to be done. I took all the things I thought I knew about living sober and left them at the door. When I let go of my

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own ideas and started taking suggestions, things changed almost immediately. Recovery has allowed me to regain the respect for myself that I had lost for so long. It wasn’t easy, but I have been able to build a life without alcohol that I can be proud of. Being clean and sober has reunited my family. That is, by far,

the best gift sobriety has brought me. Anyone who is struggling should reach out to the We Do Recover Movement. Change can be scary, but I thank God every day for the gift of desperation, and I thank Ambrosia for helping me before it was too late. William Scannell West Palm Beach

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Auto Insurance Rates Are Rising!

Growing auto insurance premiums have, unfortunately, become a fact of life. Yes, Americans are driving more — a record-breaking 3.14 trillion miles in 2015. Also, collision claims rose for a thirdstraight year, according to AAA. Traffic fatalities are also heading skyward. In 2016, there were 40,000 killed in motor vehicle crashes. That is 14 percent higher than the previous year, according to the National Safety Council. The cost of deaths, injuries and property damage was $132 billion — a 24 percent increase over 2015. Also shooting upward is the cost of vehicle body work, along with medical costs. Until the last few years, the frequency of car crashes

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had generally been dropping. Now they have joined the cost of paying cash claims, which are growing without control. What can we do? Obviously drive with safety in mind. Next, consult with your insurance agent to adjust coverages, limits and deductibles. Then make a serious effort to bundle auto insurance with other policies. Good luck!

NEWS

Lox Council OKs Emergency Culvert Repair Amid Policy Concerns

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a resolution for the emergency repair of a culvert at F Road and Kerry Lane on Tuesday, but Councilman Todd McLendon called for a clear policy on culvert repair and what the responsibilities of the town and Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District are in these circumstances. McLendon said the town and the district need to define specifically what their responsibilities are, since the town is taking over road maintenance. “My issue with this item is it’s a culvert, and it’s under a town road that connects two town roads, and the town is spending money on it,” he said. “We never

Liggins

High Marks At Annual Review

continued from page 1 tion seek Liggins’ participation on committees and comment on his attention to detail and ethical behavior. “Those are all incredible endorsements when they come from people who really have nothing at stake in offering that, so I think that’s another reason to

Rugby

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continued from page 1 of kids we had, we were renting fields,” he said. “We had a brief association with the Acreage Athletic League. They were very welcoming, but unfortunately, they didn’t really have the facilities structured to accommodate us. From the beginning, our name was Wellington Wizards, and it was our intention to be in Wellington.” The club has grown from about 30 players in 2015. “We had a state championship that year with U14,” he said. “In 2016, we doubled in size. We had more than 70 players. We were able to add a high school junior varsity age group. This past

had a consensus as to whether that culvert is the responsibility of the town or not. I think we need to make that determination tonight, and we need to adopt a policy that says it is or it isn’t.” McLendon said he believes that the culvert is the town’s responsibility, but that it needs to be clear that the same applies to all the culverts underneath town roads. Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel said the question should be put on the agenda for a future meeting. “My problem with the situation was that the council received notice on a Friday that we had an emergency situation of a culvert washed out,” Jarriel said. “I went and looked at it. I didn’t consider it an emergency situation, but I may not see the same thing that other people see.”

Jarriel added that if the situation had been detected earlier, it could have been corrected with a front-end loader and some fill, but the contractor did a good job correcting the problem. “My problem is that it cost approximately $2,500,” he said. “It was said to be an emergency on a Friday, and it wasn’t done until Tuesday.” Jarriel noted that the recent rain has washed away about a third of the sod that was put on the bank into the canal. Councilman David DeMarois agreed that the question should be put on a future agenda for discussion. Councilman Ryan Liang said that the work had already been done, so the council should approve the resolution, but agreed

that the council should develop a formal policy. “I don’t think there is enough time right now to fully discuss it, because it’s going to fully impact quite a few roads. Also, I know there are quite a few culverts that do need to get replaced,” Liang said, adding that determining that they are the town’s responsibility will add significant expenses for the town that have not been budgeted. McLendon asked whether a policy could be developed that the council could consider at its next meeting. “We’re in the rainy season, and this issue could come up again before our next meeting, and it may be a worse situation,” he said. “Instead of just kicking this can down the road, is there something

we can move forward so we have it at the next meeting?” Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said the town manager is authorized to act in an emergency situation. “The issue with this is… you’re supposed to get three quotes. He tried to get five, and only one person called him back,” Cirullo said. “So, technically, he had only one quote when he had to do the repair, but he has the authority to do the emergency repair.” McLendon said his issue was whether the repair was the town’s or the district’s responsibility. Town Manager Bill Underwood said he felt he had to act quickly due to the rainstorm prediction, which would have washed out the culvert more. “The issue of whether it was

an emergency all depends on whether you believe there was rain coming,” Underwood said. “There was rain coming a few days later, and we got it done before the rain hit.” Mayor Dave Browning said he thought it was important to get something on the agenda for the next meeting. “If I’m going to err, I’m going to err on the side of safety,” Browning said. “I’m glad he did it because I would hate to have said, ‘Well, he decided not to, and somebody went into the canal.’” By consensus, the council decided to schedule a policy discussion for its next meeting. McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution for the emergency repair, which carried unanimously.

really be grateful that we have his leadership and expertise working on the village’s behalf,” Hmara said, recommending the 5 percent merit pay. Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas agreed that Liggins is doing a good job, also giving him top marks for the six criteria on the evaluation sheet. “I would go along with what Councilman Hmara suggests, and go again with 5 [percent] this year,” Valuntas said. Councilwoman Selena Smith said she found Liggins very helpful and knowledgeable, especially about the history of the village.

“That comes with longevity,” she said, recommending a 4.5 percent merit pay, based on the 3.5 percent merit pay that other staff members are receiving. Mayor Fred Pinto said the consensus of the council is that Liggins is doing an outstanding job. “It goes a little deeper than that,” Pinto said. “I echo the points raised by Councilman Hmara. I hear from so many outside agencies and folks at the county level. They [say] nothing but positive things about Ray, and the phrase that I hear the most

is that he is really a great asset. Whatever information you share outside of the village, it has an impact. It means something to the people you share it with.” Pinto said he feels good when he goes to meetings outside the village and he is asked how the village manages various, sometimes difficult, tasks. “I think that all reflects not only on this council, but it reflects on our village manager,” he said. “I think that we are so fortunate to have Ray as our village manager, and we do live and work in a competitive environment.”

Pinto said he asked Liggins whether he might apply when a job posting goes out to replace Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb, who is retiring. “I asked Ray, ‘You’re not thinking about applying for that, are you?’” Pinto recalled. “He’s a qualified engineer, and gladly, he said, ‘No, I like where I’m at.’” Pinto said Liggins is a key management asset and the de facto chief operating officer of the village. “We have many, many continually good outcomes,” he said. “We even have good outcomes when

we have bumps in the road. Things don’t always go smoothly. Things come up that you don’t expect, and a lot of times your leadership really comes through when you’re dealing with a challenge.” Pinto said making it look easy is a sign of confidence, competence and good leadership. “I think that we’re in very good shape going forward as long as we have Ray here on the team with us and leading that charge,” he said. Hmara made a motion to approve the 5 percent merit pay for Liggins, which carried unanimously.

year, we were able to grow to over 90 players. With us being allowed into Wellington, it really helped recruiting, and just having a steady, permanent place helped with player and parent satisfaction.” The club subsequently added a varsity division, as well as a girls high school division. Rugby, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, is the fastest-growing team sport in America, Vargo said. “The girls divisions are a big part of that,” Vargo said. “There was one girls team in the state last year. We went from one to six this year, including us, so we’re extremely happy with that.” The girls play in a girls-only division at the high school level and play co-ed in the younger divisions.

Vargo noted that rugby is a college scholarship sport and has other opportunities for children, including a World Cup that was featured in last year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby sevens, as opposed to the standard 15-player teams, has come back after a 90year hiatus away from the Olympics, he said. “There’s opportunities for kids to go on and play the sport for the rest of their lives,” he said. “They can play in college. They can play in clubs around the country. They can play for their country.” Although the varsity teams were established just this year, the club already has colleges recruiting its players. “We have one young lady in the audience being recruited by Army,” he said. “She has been

invited to its Young Leaders Program that is available only to a very select few high school juniors. Hopefully, she will go on to play with Army.” Vargo added that a first-year male player is being recruited by Penn State. Rugby teaches players respect, he said, which was what drew him to the sport. “It comes out of a tradition of respect for each other, for your team members and your opponents and your referees,” he said, pointing out that games have only one referee for 30 players on the field. “You never have any behavioral issues. If a player speaks to the referee at all, he addresses him as ‘sir’ and does what he says.” With all the recent attention to injuries in sports, Vargo said it is

important to note that rugby is considered safer than football, and by most studies is on par with soccer with regard to safety. “This might be counterintuitive,” he said. “You might think, ‘Why would this be?’ You don’t wear a helmet, and it’s a tackle sport. The reason is because of the way contact is taught and officiated, and the approach to the game.” Vargo noted that there is a big push now to make football safer, and several university football teams are teaching rugby-style tackling. “In rugby, the head has always been out of the game out of necessity,” he explained. “Obviously, you have no facial or head protection.” During board comments, Board

Member William Flack noted that Boynton Beach and Boca Raton now have young teams. “The last time we heard a presentation, you were it,” Flack said. “Now there are two other towns in Palm Beach County that have it.” He said some of the articles he had read indicated that the teams look to the Wizards as the leaders in the sport locally. Flack also noted that during the recent London terrorist attacks, one of the men who brought down some of the attackers was recognized as having discipline he learned from playing rugby. “Your tackling techniques are different,” he said. “I read all about the safety and everything. I think this is a great idea. I’m going to be strongly in favor of it, and I welcome you all here.”

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ROYAL PALM BEACH ROTARY HOSTS ANNUAL INSTALLATION/AWARDS DINNER

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its 27th anniversary awards dinner along with its induction of officers for 2017-18 on Friday, June 2 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Steve Logan, immediate past president, finished his term, while Evelyn Flores began her term as the club’s president. Many Royal Palm Beach Rotarians were in attendance with friends and family. The club meets Thursday mornings at the Wild West Diner. Visit www.rpbrotary.org for more info. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Steve Logan recognizes Bruce Elkind, Sarda Bhandary, Roland Amateis, Evelyn Flores, Councilman Jeff Hmara, Scott Snyder, Keith Jordano and John Spillane for their service.

Bruce and Lisa Elkind with a cake for Bruce’s birthday.

Singer Sue Carson entertained everyone throughout the evening.

Joan Scherer pays tribute to the late Ron Tomchin, a close friend and Rotarian.

Evelyn Flores with her daughter, Allura Jean Baptiste, and her sister, Wendy Flores.

Rotary District Governor Eric Gordon with Steve Logan, immediate past president.

Steve Logan recognizes Tony Endler.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB HOLDS FINAL LUNCHEON BEFORE SUMMER BREAK

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its final luncheon before a summer break on Friday, June 2 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The Young at Heart Club will return in the fall meeting at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. For more info., call Jeanine Delgardio at (561) 790-5189 or e-mail jdelgardio@royalpalmbeach.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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NEWS BRIEFS Radio Club Field Day June 24-25

The Palms West Amateur Radio Club will host its annual ARRL Field Day at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. This is a major amateur radio communications test by 35,000 operators in the United States and Canada. For more information, contact John Samuels at (561) 799-3065.

Library Branches Offering Summer Lunch Program

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a proposal to partner with the School District of Palm Beach County to serve free lunches and snacks to children during the summer at seven Palm Beach County Library System branches. The service, for all children through age 18, began Tuesday, June 6 and continues through Friday, July 28, excluding holidays and weekends. The library

locations include: the Acreage branch, the Belle Glade branch, the Greenacres branch, the Jupiter branch, the Lantana Road branch, the Main Library and the Wellington branch. The Summer Food Service Program ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to partner with the school district to make sure that all children are well-fed and well-read throughout the summer.

Wellington To Alter Water Disinfection

To maintain high water quality in Wellington’s water distribution system, the village’s water treatment plant will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat drinking water. The water disinfection process will change from a combined chlorine treatment to a temporary free chlorine treatment from June 12 to June 26. Periodic use of this

temporary treatment process is recommended by the health department as a precautionary measure to ensure that water remains free of bacteria. The water plant will also increase hydrant flushing during this time. Customers served by Wellington’s water treatment plant may notice a slight chlorine taste and odor in drinking 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. The method for removing free chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water. For more info., call Water Treatment Facility Supervisor Karla Berroteran at (561) 791-4037 or Utilities Director Shannon LaRocque at (561) 791-4008.

June 22 Planning Congress Event In Wellington

The Palm Beach County Planning Congress will host “Planning Challenges 2017: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise & Practical Resiliency” on Thursday, June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The 2017 Planning Challenges event will include presentations from experts in the field and interactive expert panels focusing on climate change, sea level rise and practical resiliency. Experts will include: Lauren Ordway, director of the Climate Change Group for the Nature Conservancy; Dr. Jennifer Jurado, chief resilience officer for the Broward County Environmental Planning & Community Resilience Division; Juliet Pinto and Kate MacMillan from Florida International University; Dr. Jennifer Languell; William Waters, director of community sustainability for the City of Lake Worth; Tom Ruppert of FL SeaGrant; and other leaders in the field.

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Women’s Club Fashion Show On June 17

The GFWC Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club will host its “Flags, Fathers and Fashions” annual brunch and fashion show on Saturday, June 17 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Fashions will be provided by Chico’s, and there will be door prizes, a 50-50 raffle and silent auction drawings. Tickets are $35, and can be obtained from club members, or by calling Phyllis Gauger at (561) 386-9494. The

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Girl Scouts Deliver Donations For Wellington Cares Food Pantry

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Girl Scouts from Troop 20556 presented a donation of food, drinks and Girl Scout cookies to Wellington Cares for its food pantry Friday, June 2. The girls, who attend Everglades Elementary School, were excited to help those in need. Junior Girl Scout Sydney Combs enjoys helping people. “Some people think that if they have homes, they don’t need help, but they really do need help,” she said. Donating to Wellington Cares, she explained, is just one step they can take toward helping others. “It’s a good opportunity that people discover this, so we can help more people. Maybe someday, we can help all people,” she said. Junior Girl Scout Sophia Lobello was glad to be able to help Wellington senior citizens in need. “There are so many people in need, and even if we can’t help all of them, we can always help some of them,” she said. The troop gathered donations at their school for a week, and some donations came in afterward. According to Troop Leader Corynn Poirrier, the school has been very supportive of the troop’s fundraisers and special events. The Girl Scouts conduct food drives, she said, and the troop thought this one was special be-

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The girls were excited as they shared their collection with Wellington Cares Board Member Cheryl Anders, Volunteer Coordinator Diane Gutman and volunteer Kevin Gutman. “I thank you very much,” Diane Gutman said. “Keep doing what you’re doing, because you’re awesome girls.”

Wellington Cares provides free services to seniors in the community who are 65 years old or older. Currently, approximately 40 seniors utilize the nonprofit’s programs, and 10 are utilizing the recently added food bank. “We use our food bank to help seniors who are trying to supplement their medications and buying

food,” Gutman said. “We don’t want anyone to have to make a decision whether they can eat or whether they buy their medications. Sometimes it gets a bit rough near the end of the month before their Social Security check comes.” Gutman was thrilled not only with the donation, but that the

scouts cared so much about helping others. “We love bringing our youth and our seniors together, and to know that there are people in our community who care for others,” she said. To learn more about Wellington Cares, call (561) 568-8818 or visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com.

Mall At Wellington Green To Host Monthly Indoor Green Market

By Randa Griffin Town-Crier Staff Report Florida’s hot and wet summer season can put a damper on outdoor activities, which is why the Mall at Wellington Green has decided to host a monthly indoor farmers’ market this summer. The market will be set up inside of the Mall at Wellington Green in the court in front of City Furniture and will be open the second Saturday and Sunday of

every month from June through October. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. This weekend, June 10 and June 11, will be the opening weekend. Future market dates are July 8-9, Aug. 12-13, Sept. 9-10 and Oct. 14-15. The weekly Green Market at Wellington, located near the Wel-

lington Amphitheater, is closed until October. The indoor market at the mall will offer shoppers the chance to still enjoy local vendors, even during the summer months, while most local green markets are on hiatus. The market’s indoor location and extended hours will give customers plenty of opportunities to shop and interact with other members of the community. “The nice thing about farmers’

markets is the flexibility they offer. We can highlight different vendors and booths each time to introduce new local businesses into the community,” said Rachelle Crain, marketing director of the Mall at Wellington Green. The Mall at Wellington Green will welcome a variety of local vendors to participate in the monthly market, selling products such as fresh produce, locally harvested honey, herbs, flow-

ers, and fresh-baked breads and pastries. The market will also offer products other than food, including handmade baskets and wood workings. In addition to the numerous vendors, the farmers’ market also plans to highlight local artists from the community, who they’re inviting to showcase their art, and even put on live art demonstrations, Crain said.

Live musical performances and acoustic sets are also planned throughout the summer. “We want people to think about the mall differently,” Crain said. “It’s not always just about shopping. We want to celebrate and support our community.” The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com.

4H Group Joins The Goat Yoga Craze With Two June Fundraisers

Goat yoga is a smile-inducing fitness trend that has been sweeping the nation. If you like the idea of stretching while hanging out with adorable goats and helping young riders achieve their goals, then this special event is for you. The Palm Beach County 4-H group “Heavenly Horses” includes six young equestrians who are off to Tampa next month to represent West Palm Beach at the Florida 4-H State Finals. They are holding two goat yoga sessions at Eden’s

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Edge Show Stables (3548 162nd Drive North, Loxahatchee) on Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. to help raise funds for the trip. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, empowering nearly six million young people across the nation. “Our young riders work extremely hard every day in developing backyard horses to fulfill and reach their full potential,” said Katie Reid-Wagner, a local

4-H leader and owner of Eden’s Edge Show Stables. “I am always inspired by a child who can take a horse or pony that maybe had been rejected by many as being difficult and worthless, and turning them into a wonderful companion, and state or regional champion. These young riders, who recently achieved enough points to secure a place at the State Finals in Tampa, are no exception. They have worked tirelessly to achieve their place in the final, and at their

latest meeting, run entirely by the children, they set their goal to fundraise to get themselves and their horses to Tampa.” A few youngsters from the group had miniature goats as pets, and it had not escaped their attention via social media sites that goat yoga is trendy. Fortunately, while other children did not have goats, they did have mothers who were qualified yoga instructors. The session will be led by Cheryl Alker. Alker’s 30-plus

year career started as a group fitness and personal trainer. She has lectured and directed fitness training programs in both Europe and the United States and was an advisor for a governmental health promotion program. She educates consumers through public speaking and offering consultation to clients who wish to lose their muscular pain and gain flexibility to achieve full and active lifestyles. Alker is looking forward to leading the goat yoga sessions. “This is

going to be such a fun experience,” she said. “The goats are adorable, and you just cannot help smiling when you are trying to do a pose and a little goat hops onto your back or demands a little cuddle! This session will be for anyone and everyone — experienced yogis and total beginners alike. Even if you have never been to a yoga session, you will still love this class.” To book your spot, visit www. eventbrite.com and search “Goat Yoga Fundraiser for 4H.”

roads are paved, continuing to let the district have the gas tax revenue in the meantime. LGWCD President Frank Schiola favored having the town take over all the roads, but he was concerned that the town might be taking on too much. Schiola said people are expecting the roads to be paved once they are turned over to the town, but there are other issues that need to be resolved. “We have infrastructure that needs to be repaired right now,” Schiola said. “We have hedging that needs to be done on the roads. Culvert pipes underneath roads that you have taken over that are failing and need to be repaired. These are things that need to be done, and to wait for them to fail and to wait to fix them, you could actually back yourself into a corner. I know of at least two or three culverts on town roads that need attention, and the longer you

leave them, the worse they’re going to get.” Schiola recommended fixing the roads that the town has and taking over the remaining roads in a timed fashion. “The district is here,” he said. “We have the equipment. We do need new equipment. We do have the manpower to get it done, so if there is a stepped process to take over these roads, just taking over the roads at one time.” Supervisor Laura Danowski said she could not justify turning over the remaining 15 miles of district roads immediately. “Listening to the three men before me, we’re all saying the same thing,” Danowski said. “We need a plan because it’s only fair to the residents to let them know that the services they want are going to cost more. We all know that. How much more? Where is the money going to come from?” She asked how the town would

prioritize to provide what the residents want. “I support the idea of the district grading the roads until the town can afford to surface them,” she said. “That’s just saving the residents money.” Danowski agreed that the town’s road maintenance contractor, Bergeron, does a fine job, but at $482 a mile for grading, it is much more expensive than the district. “As a resident, I can’t justify turning over 15 more miles of road immediately and saying, ‘OK, instead of $200 a mile for grading and watering, we’re going to rob the piggy bank at $482 for grading, watering and rolling,” she said. “The 10 of us need to come up with a working plan that is well-thought-out and includes the residents.” Councilman Dave DeMarois asked about the method of payment that the town uses to compensate the district for grading and

watering, and Yohe said he thought the current method is not reasonable because it costs the district more for maintenance of town roads than the district recovers from the town in gas tax money. Supervisor Anita Kane stood by what she had maintained during her campaign, that the district should focus on water control and get out of the road maintenance business, and that under state statutes, the town owns the roads because it has been paying to maintain the roads for more than seven years. “It’s very simple,” she said. “It’s the law, and the town has been paying to maintain those roads for more than seven years. It’s just a technicality of whether we quit claim to them or not.” Kane also pointed out that the district faces replacing more than a quarter-million-dollars’ worth of equipment if it remains in the road maintenance business, and with

that in consideration, the cost for the town’s contractor to maintain the roads would be less. Councilman Todd McLendon agreed that the roads belong to the town now because it has been maintaining them for more than seven years, and getting quitclaim deeds from the district is unnecessary. Councilman Ryan Liang said he wanted to be sure that residents were not negatively affected by the transition, while Supervisor Simon Fernandez favored turning over the remaining roads, but added that the residents will be affected, either in their pocket or through decreased service. Mayor Dave Browning said he felt it was time for the town to take over the remaining roads, but not all at once. “We’ve been funneling gas tax money to the district in relationship to the number of roads,” he said. “It’s time to take over the roads.”

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WELLINGTON AQUATICS COMPLEX PRESENTS SPLASH WATER SAFETY EVENT

The Village of Wellington, Palms West Hospital and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue teamed up to host SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) on Saturday, June 3 at Wellington Aquatics Complex. There were water safety and near drowning demonstrations, and vendors were on hand to give out water safety and sun exposure information. Jupiter Donuts was also on site to give out free donuts. Learn more about aquatics programs at www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Capt. Darell Preston, Lt. Will Barbre, Cesar Ceballos, District Capt. Jody Marlow, Kevin Suda, Jeff Morrison and Suzanne Martinetti.

Lifeguards Mike Goldman, Caitlin McCoy, Caleb Walz and Dean Smith.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue officers use a CPR machine for chest compressions during a demonstration. Aliyah Rotthin takes a dive.

Kaitlin Hahn does a somersault.

Event coordinator Meaghan Raney, a pediatric resident at Palms West Hospital, draws a crowd as she reads winning raffle numbers.

Kenzie and Eliza Gordon get information from Jacob Wooten and Amy Wooten of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County.

Caleb Walz and Mike Goldman lead a water rescue demo.

Bethalie and Selah Lemay color in the craft area.

Bolay’s Shayly Ratliff and Taylor Lamerson hand out juice samples.

Lifeguards Mike Goldman and Dean Smith attend to a “near drowning victim.”

Dr. Matthew Uhde looks at Kayla Deka’s arm for signs of skin problems.

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THE WELLINGTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY HOSTS GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Wellington Collegiate Academy held its end-of-the-year graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at the original Wellington Mall. Awards and praise were given out to students, teachers, volunteers and parents for their help throughout the school year. The academy’s four graduating eighth-graders received diplomas, while the rest of the students received their certificate to move on to the next grade level. For more information about the local private school, visit www.gowca.org. PHOTOS BY RANDA GRIFFIN/TOWN-CRIER

Students deliver thank you cards and roses to their mothers in the audience.

School founder Anna Oaks thanks her husband, Dana Oaks, for his support.

Father Gabriel Ghanoum delivers the school’s commencement address.

Stanley Oaks performs “Go the Distance” from Disney’s Hercules, while his sister Sophia Oaks accompanies on the piano.

Graduate Alexandra Vallejo receives her diploma.

Graduate Stanley Oaks receives his diploma.

Wellington Collegiate Academy’s eighth-grade graduates Megane Brien, Kurt McCord, Alexandra Vallejo and Stanley Oaks with school founders Anna and Dana Oaks.

Graduate Kurt McCord receives his diploma.

Graduate Megane Brien receives her diploma.

OPEN HOUSE AT WELLINGTON’S TEMPLE B’NAI JACOB

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington, located in the original Wellington Mall, held an open house event on Sunday, June 4. Another open house will take place in August. For more information, call (561) 793-4347 or visit www.templebnaijacob. com. (Left) Office Manager Liz Thal, President Alan Cohan, Religious School Director Andrea Cohan, Treasurer Joseph Grossman, Women’s League President Ella Bender, Rabbi David Sislen and Catering Director Lenore Glickman. (Right) Roz Jacobs, Holly Grossman and Lila Kaplan. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Local Pilots To Compete In Airplane Race

Ailsa Cutting, a resident of the Aero Club in Wellington and founder of the Wellington Flying Club, will take to the skies from June 20 to 23 in the 40th Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest airplane race of its kind in the United States. She will be one of more than 118 women pilots from across the country and around the world who will sprint from Frederick, Md., to Santa Fe, N.M., this month. Cutting and her co-pilot, Paige Attaway of West Palm Beach, will compete against 54 teams, flying the more than 2,600-mile course. They will be flying N1CS, a Navion that her grandfather Crocker Snow purchased new in 1946 and has remained in the family ever since. Snow was a pioneer in aviation, who lived its history from the biplane era through World War II and into the jet age. Amelia Earhart flew with him before she was famous, and his first sport flying license was signed by Orville Wright. Snow’s first solo flight took place in 1926 on a cinder-covered airstrip that was smoothed by a pair of draft horses pulling a wooden drag, and he continued to fly for 70 years in 160 makes and models from World War I Jennies to B-29s. He flew N1CS for more than 52 years and 900,000 miles. The ARC traces its roots to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, also known as the Powder Puff Derby, in which Amelia Earhart and 19 other female pilots raced from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland, Ohio, at a time when women pilots were banned from competing against men. That competition marked the beginning of women’s air racing in the United States. Today, the ARC is the epicenter of women’s air racing, the ultimate test of piloting skill and aviation decision-making for female pilots. The contest draws competitors of all ages and all walks of life, from college students to professional airline pilots to military veterans to teachers, writers, doctors and businesswomen. For all, it is a chance to engage in fierce competition while sharing their love of flying. This year’s racers hail from 35 states and six foreign countries:

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Ruiz Awarded Eagle Scout

Dominick Ruiz, son of Trisha Walesky-Ruiz of Wellington and Luis Ruiz of Greenacres, received the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank on May 15 following a board of review. Ruiz is a member of Troop 132 in Palm Beach Gardens and is a sophomore at Wellington High School, a member of the Wellington High School swim team and a member of the Wahoos of Wellington Swim Club. His aspirations include com-

pleting high school and entering college for a career in marine science. Ruiz is an avid SCUBA diver and enjoys taking underwater photographs. His Eagle Scout service project involved the collecting and growing of 6,000 mangroves, the coordination of mangrove planting at Osprey Park in West Palm Beach, and the donation of mangroves to his benefactor, Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Man-

agement, for use at Currie Park, the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area and Ibis Isles. Ruiz is a third-generation Eagle Scout. His uncles, David Walesky (Eagle, 1992) from The Acreage and Daniel Walesky (Eagle, 1996) from Lake Worth, received their badges from Troop 199 at the Elks Lodge on Belvedere Road. Dominick’s grandfather, Richard Walesky (Eagle, 1965) from Wellington, received his badge from Troop 92 in Cheshire, Conn.

Eagle Scout Dominick Ruiz.

Paige Attaway and Ailsa Cutting will compete this month in the Air Race Classic. Cyprus, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand and Venezuela. This year counts several aviation celebrities among the racers: U.S. national aerobatics champion Debby Rihn-Harvey and Ariel Tweto, star of the Discovery Channel show Flying Wild Alaska. This year’s course will take racers through 14 states, from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the far northern reaches of the Continental United States to the high desert of New Mexico. Teams will depart beginning at 8 a.m. June 20 from Frederick Municipal Airport, taking off 30 seconds apart. From there, the field will spread out as faster planes move to the head of the pack. At each of the eight intermediate stops, teams will execute highspeed fly-bys over a timing line as they race against the clock. Faster planes may cover the course in only two days; slower teams may not arrive at the Terminus, Santa Fe Municipal Airport, until moments before the arrival deadline at 5 p.m. on June 23. The 54 teams will have four days to complete the course, flying normally aspirated, piston-powered airplanes in visual flight conditions during daylight hours. Pilots must have at least 500 hours as pilot-in-command or a current instrument rating, and co-pilots must have at least 100 hours as pilot-in-command. Prizes for the ARC are valued at more than $16,500 and include medallions, trophies and cash awards.

Dominick Ruiz thanks those helped out on his Eagle Scout service project, including Palm Beach County ERM staff.

AMERICAN LEGION PASSES OUT POPPIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 passed out Poppies on Memorial Day and over Memorial Day weekend. They were joined by American Legion veterans and members of Boy Scout Troop 111.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 111.

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PANTHER RUN GIRLS ON THE RUN JOIN IN 5K RACE

Panther Run club members, teachers and administrators who ran in the 5K.

Panther Run Elementary School’s Girls on the Run Club participated in the Women for Women 5K on Tuesday, May 13. The girls are in grades three through five, and they trained for about 12 weeks for the race. Along with running, the girls learned life skills during their meeting times. They learned problem-solving strategies, how to deal with peer pressure, how to handle bullies and how to choose friends. Teachers Amy Evans, Ivonne Sanchez, Anna Karabensh and coach Caroline Archambault also participated in the 5K, as did Principal Edilia De La Vega and Assistant Principal Risa Suarez. Girls on the Run is a national organization. To learn more, visit www.girlsontherunpbc.org.

Oxbridge Participates In Federal Reserve Challenge

The Oxbridge Academy brought national monetary policy to life at its Federal Reserve Challenge on Monday, May 15. Twenty-four students in the Oxbridge Honors Seminar course in macroeconomics participated in the competition. The students formed two teams and provided arguments in support of specific monetary policies in a simulated meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. The event was the capstone for the course, where students study relationships among economic growth, unemployment, inflation and other economic factors, and learn about the role of the Federal Reserve in the macro economy As participants in the competition, students took on the persona of a Federal Reserve board member or district bank president. Evaluating the students’ monetary

policy arguments were panelists Aldo Palles, portfolio manager and managing director for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; John Poser, vice president of commercial and small markets for TD Bank; and James Murphy III, senior investment strategist and vice president at Comerica Bank. The keynote speaker was Marycela Diaz-Unzalu, a senior regional economic information network director at the Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Oxbridge students participating in the Federal Reserve Challenge were (Group 1) Ben Garelick, Miranda Matthews, Kyle McCracken, Jessica Slater, Guy Quattlebaum, Alex Wong, Mingi Hong, Jordan Bustabad and Zara Barrett; and (Group 2) Alec Sullivan, Max McGould, Derek Pearson, Steven

(Front row) Kyle McCracken, Miranda Matthews, Zara Barrett, macroeconomics teacher Rob Frackelton, Marycela Diaz-Unzalu and Aldo Palles; and (back row) John Bowers, Kyle Rochefort, Mingi Hong and James Murphy III. Ginsberg, Jimmy Kaiser, Victoria Moderating the challenge was Webster, Kyle Rochefort, Will Macroeconomics teacher Rob Brodner, Andrew Yavinsky, Faith Frackelton. Group 2 won overall, Maniti, Alex Tum, Jackson Han- based on their presentation, knowlson, John Cotter, Jackson Risbara edge of economic principles and and Cody Kellner. critical thinking skills.

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WES Thanks District Award Nominees

On Thursday, May 11, Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa honored Wellington Elementary School’s staff members Teresa Marfil, School-Related Employee of the Year nominee, and Josh Lennox, Teacher of the Year nominee, at an awards ceremony. Marfil, an 18-year employee of the district with 10 years at Wellington Elementary, is known for her hard work and dedication. Lennox is a first-year music

teacher, who brought the beautiful sound of violin music to the campus and has made a huge impact on the children. The ceremony was held at Braman Motorcars in West Palm Beach. Winners and nominees from all over Palm Beach County were honored. Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan also attended the special event. The school thanks the nominees for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

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New Horizons Elementary School’s science and math fair winners recently participated in the School District of Palm Beach County’s district math and science fair, leading to 11 district winners from New Horizons. These district winners were recently honored with an award celebration to receive their awards in front of family and guests. Shown above are the 11 award winners.

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My Supposedly ‘Very Convenient’ Bank Is Nothing Of The Sort

Instead of my usual lighthearted column filled with joy (and if you believe that, you haven’t been reading it), this column will be filled with vitriol and hate. It’s that, or I explode. I hate my bank. In fact, is there a word stronger than hate? I chose this bank because it is everywhere I am and, occasionally, I have to do banking. I thought its many locations would make it convenient. But it is not convenient. In fact, it has done everything in its power to make itself as inconvenient as possible. First, it changed its name several times. I believe its current name to be Bank of South America, although I’m sure it doesn’t call itself that here in the U.S. Then, it did away with drive-through

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The Sonic BOOMER lanes. To hell with customers who are handicapped or have sleeping babies in the car or just spilled a cherry soda into their lap. Who needs ’em? Finally, it now insists on ID if you want to make a deposit. A deposit! “Listen,” I told the teller through gritted teeth (which

is the only way they have ever heard me talk), “Anybody who comes in here wanting to put money into my account, you let them, do you hear me?!” Although they are claiming this ID business is for my own safety (which I doubt), I cannot fathom how they are getting away with abolishing drive-through lanes. Shouldn’t the ADA be all over this? I am sure that BOSA (which I ought to call BSA, but don’t want to accidentally implicate the Boy Scouts of America, the Birmingham Small Arms company or, ironically, the Bank Secrecy Act), is trying to force us to use their ATMs. However, on numerous occasions, after I’ve run back home to change my slacks, I have entered

the lobby only to hear extremely patient people trying to explain (in a calm manner they certainly did not feel) to various disinterested bank personnel how they put their checks into the ATM but didn’t get credit for them. So, I don’t want to do that. Even though it’s a pain in the patoot for bankers to have to look at me, much less interact in any capacity, I like to be right there to correct the many, many errors they make, which include (but are not limited to) miscounting my money, putting my money into the wrong account or forgetting to give me a receipt for my money (my only recourse). But beyond all those things that rankle me, the thing that really pops my cork is

the pair of bankers who stand at the front door to “welcome” me and ask how they can help. Not feeling welcome at all, I always point to the long line of furious depositors awaiting the attention of their one slack-jawed teller and suggest they a) personally open another window and b) bring back the drive-through. They laugh, amused at my ignorance, until they see the look in my eye. Then they back off. As for me, there is no need to get so riled up. A mere 45 minutes later, I am at the front of the line, where I am allowed the supreme pleasure of giving them my money to use as they wish, and practically interest-free. Trying to get it back is a column for another day.

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‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler pushes to be trained by her aunt, General Antiope (Robin Wright) and becomes the best on the island. Suddenly, a shot-down plane of World War I vintage crashes into the sea off the island, and its pilot, Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), is rescued by Diana. But German soldiers invade the island, and, before being killed by the Amazons, kill some of them. Diana, learning of the horrible war raging in the outside world, is convinced that Ares, God of War, is behind all of it and leaves the island to help. Diana and Steve travel, actually magi-

cally quickly, to London, where she finds the British military as dysfunctional and idiotic as is possible for it to be. The only exception is Sir Patrick (David Thewlis). German General Von Ludendorff (Danny Huston) plans to use poison gas to torpedo an armistice, yet all the British generals want to make nice. With Sir Patrick’s assistance, Steve and Diana recruit a tiny group of misfit warriors to go to Belgium and destroy the poison gas plans. On the way, Diana is horrified at the damage of war and takes matters into her own hands. There is a magnificent moment as she lets down her hair, strips off her cloak to reveal her famous costume and puts the now-dead General Antiope’s headpiece on. Suddenly, she is Wonder Woman. She races across “No Man’s Land” (a wonderfully ironic description in this case), leading the dispirited British soldiers with her, as they conquer the Germans. Most of the movie after that is the

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Atheist Turned Pastor Discusses His Journey At St. Peter’s Church

The Rev. Dwight Stevens, author of Atheist Doctor to Palm Beach Minister, spoke May 15 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington about his journey from atheism to the pulpit. Stevens, founder and pastor of the Paramount Church in Palm Beach, talked about the “11 nudges from God” he received — five of

those before he was a believer — that resulted in his path to becoming a dermatologist, joining a successful medical practice and leading medical mission trips to developing countries. The nudges also led him to finding God, becoming a minister and founding a church. About 100 people turned out for

Rev. Dwight Stevens speaks at St. Peter’s in Wellington.

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the program, which was followed by a book signing. Well-known jazz pianist Copeland Davis entertained the crowd prior to the program, which was sponsored by the St. Peter’s Men’s Ministry. John Cardozo, leader of the Men’s Ministry, welcomed everyone to the event. Proceeds benefited the church’s outreach

ministry in Cuba. Stevens described some of the events in his life, including growing up in the Midwest with a provincial Italian mother, a middle-of-the-night awakening that started his search for answers about God, advice from a close friend who had “turned his life over to God,” the pursuit of an

LPGA champion, which led to him finding a lifelong spiritual shepherd and the transformation in his thinking from non-believer to believer, spurred on by the fervent prayers of some of his dermatology patients. A lively question-and-answer session followed Stevens’ talk. The evening began in Fellow-

ship Hall with a dinner of chicken piccata, green beans almondine, tossed green salad, twice-baked potatoes and assorted desserts. The dinner was prepared by head chef Jerry Tuliano with help from Will Wood, Howard Dargan, Tony Maye, Paul Young, Liz Sands, Danny Sands, Neil Spielholz and Mike Riggs.

Copeland Davis and Dwight Stevens.

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Forgotten Mom Helps Moms Struggling With Addiction And Mental Illness

Forgotten Mom, a nonprofit organization, recently announced the launch of its Forgotten Mom initiative, created to raise awareness and resources for the millions of mothers, children and families who are struggling with the disease of addiction without resources or support. Forgotten Mom recognizes that a healthy mother figure is the foundation for a family, community and society. To that end, the Forgotten Mom initiative is

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continued from page 1 but I’d like you to think a little bit about it, because as we start to look to repositioning of some goals and objections, maybe some of the milestones need to be shuffled around,” O’Dell said. “Does that goal set the tone for this document?”

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continued from page 1 with those same quality belts, without the name-brand logo. “His motto is, ‘We do things no third-world company can duplicate,’ including the backing, filling and top grain leather, cement and thread,” Wood said. Lizard, snakeskin, ostrich, shark, calf and other exotic leathers are available for Wood to order. As a result, he is able to offer the same belts available at high-end stores for a quarter of the price. Boots have also evolved, and devolved, over the years, Wood said. There are many brands he previously recommended that he no longer believes are high-quality. They’ve switched materials, changed their soles and done other things to decrease the longevity of the boot, while retaining the high price tag.

aligning families in crisis with the lifesaving funding, services and support they need, including treatment, aftercare, family support, education and more. Recent stories on the dramatically underserved population of pregnant mothers struggling with addiction elevated the awareness of the issue and identified several of the organizations making a difference. Forgotten Mom immediately expedited its efforts and began aligning with local

resources willing to lend a hand, creating the framework for the support initiative that is being expanded nationwide. As Forgotten Mom continues to serve this population, a larger bank of programs and support are desperately needed to provide critical resources to empower mothers with the tools necessary to embark on a journey toward recovery. Forgotten Mom is taking a grassroots approach to help shape a more functional family unit by

connecting mothers in need with wellness partners, such as addiction treatment centers, social workers, family counseling and more. Current efforts to raise awareness for Forgotten Mom and its network of services and service providers include a celebrity golf charity event set for Saturday, June 17 at Wellington National Golf Club, as well as the #HugAMom hashtag on social media. The golf event was created to raise awareness for the cause and

establish a funding resource for the nonprofit’s scholarship work with families. More information can be found at www.golfclassic. forgottenmom.com. #HugAMom is a growing social media movement created by Forgotten Mom to recognize and celebrate mothers everywhere. The #HugAMom movement is simple: go out, find a mom who deserves a hug and give her one. Take a picture, shoot a video and be sure to use the hashtag #HugAMom.

Forgotten Mom is also building momentum as the premier sponsor of Darren Kavinoky’s Run Across America. The Forgotten Mom team has aligned with Kavinoky to support his incredible journey and bring awareness to the conditions impacting moms and families across the country. For more information on Forgotten Mom and the nonprofit’s commitment to helping mothers and families everywhere, visit www.forgottenmom.com.

The equestrian lifestyle and having a world-class Wellington, Cleveland said, are two goals, with neither outweighing each other. Cleveland explained that there has to be the land to support the horses, to which Vice Chair Dr. Kristy Lund added that the horses support the venues. The two need to be balanced, they explained. “It’s a double-edged sword, since the venues are privately owned,” Committee Member John Wash said. “You’re almost

held captive, to some degree, to the needs and wants of the venue owners.” The committee has become more proactive instead of reactive, Cleveland explained. However, the focus is on what the industry needs and how the village can be supportive. “We went way out of our way to call the venues to come talk to us, because, how do we support the industry without knowing what they need?” Cleveland asked. “In

the grander scale, what does that industry need to be successful in the long run?” Wellington, O’Dell said, is a bedroom community trying to sustain an industry that has a great impact on the community itself. The industry is seasonal, with the possibility of growth. Though the season is currently four or five months, the season could be expanded from at the beginning and the end, O’Dell said, avoiding the summer when it

is just too hot for the horses. Wellington adopted its trail plan, O’Dell said, and has worked to improve the equestrian trails in Wellington, recognizing which trails needed the most work. The trail that is a western boundary for Grand Prix Village, Cleveland said, is a beautiful, pretty trail. The Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat, she said, is fabulous for riding in, but needs more access points.

In July, O’Dell said, village staff is putting together something on environmental best management practices for the committee. There is also a new agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, which will make a presentation to the committee. At the end of the meeting, the committee held its annual election of officers, choosing to keep Cleveland and Lund as chair and vice chair, respectively.

When purchasing boots, people tend to go for the pair that feel buttery-soft and cozy upon first try rather than the ones that feel stiff and not as cozy, Wood explained. However, after a few wears, the initially cozy pair is going to start softening and falling apart. The stiff pair, on the other hand, is going to soften and mold to the wearer’s foot. “It’s getting them to try to break the boot in; break the shoe in,” he said. Woody’s sells many lines of boots, and Wood recommends boots that are high-quality and customizable. “Fifty percent of the boots that come in here today, you can’t put new bottoms on them. Thirty years ago, 100 percent of the boots you could fix; the same with shoes today,” Wood said, offering the following advice for those planning to make an investment in high-quality shoes or boots. “If you can’t figure it out, make sure you can return them. Buy them,

bring them in here, and I’ll tell you the truth.” Synthetic materials and “Made in China” are two things you don’t want to see, he said. Leather lining and uppers, he said, are necessary. And, a leather sole can be switched out for a rubber one, depending on the needs of the shoe. “It’s like buying a great trench coat,” he said. During equestrian season, Wood brings a trailer on-site to the horse shows to repair boots. He originally started with one trailer and now has three. Three machines are on-site and provide repairs at the show grounds, where repairs can be done overnight. The Woody’s team includes MacDonald “Mac” Thompson, Wood, Wood’s wife, Jacquelyn, and a part-timer during the winter. The team knows how to take care of, and repair, all leather goods and boots. Woody’s also carries anything you could need to take care of leather items, from

lotions to stretchers to many types of sundries. “All the things you need to nourish, clean, preserve, protect and make it look good,” Wood said. Woody’s custom-makes leather goods and sells leather purses, wallets and even an elephant-skin briefcase. Armor for re-enactors, western equestrian gear and more can also be made. The store carries heel bases, as well as pieces to repair high-heeled shoes. Looking for the owner? Wood, a U.S. Air Force veteran, can usually be found at Woody’s with his shih tzu Chloe. Woody’s of Wellington is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The shop is located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 3. For more information, visit www.woodyswellington.com, call (877) 245-7119 or (561) 798-1440, or e-mail woodysofwellington inc@gmail.com.

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY HOSTS ANNUAL DINNER & OFFICER INSTALLATION

The Wellington Art Society held its annual dinner and installation of officers on Friday, June 2 at the Mayacoo Lakes Golf & Country Club. Outgoing board members received recognition and gifts for their hard work at special events and art shows. New board members were sworn in as outgoing President Sandy Axelrod turned over the gavel to incoming President Toni Willey. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Lynn Doyal, Carolina King and Sandy Axelrod.

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Adrianne Hetherington with Sandy Axelrod. Lynn Doyal, Faye Ford, Jean Bootz Brown, Barbara Powell, Betty Brodie, Susan Mosely, Leslie Pfeiffer and Toni Willey show off pearl and crystal bracelets handmade by Sandy Axelrod (center).

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It seems as if they’ve been there forever, though it has only been 12 years. Yet, in those dozen years, Chris Burwell and her family at the Silver Spur Equestrian Emporium have impacted the lives of countless equestrians in our community. The consignment shop started out small, located in the Royal Palm Beach Business Park at 160 Business Park Way, Suite 2, about a mile south of Okeechobee Blvd. off State Road 7. They carried a little of everything for both horse and rider: show clothes, saddles, bits, bridles, boots, hats, helmets, saddle pads and equipment of every make and description, both English and western. After a few years, they doubled the store, moving into the next bay, making it even more interesting to wander about and see what you could find. There were all sorts of interesting little items and antiques. Horse books, models, knickknacks, jewelry — treasures you sometimes had to look close to find. But then, sales dwindled, and they shrank back to the original space. A lovely stained-glass picture of a hawk I found toward the back one day hangs in my house, and a small china chicken sits on a bookcase, feet dangling. There’s also a miniature horse and carriage, bridles, saddle pads and a saddle, which I bought some years ago because it perfectly fit my mutton-withered Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg mare. “Take it home, try it out, make sure it fits you and the horse both,” Chris had told me, and that’s what I’d done. It did fit us both, a used old Stubben dressage saddle that’s still going strong. Now, all of these things take on extra meaning, because the Silver Spur will close its doors for good on July 31. Chris and her family are much more than just shop owners. They’ve been an integral part of our horse community. They helped me sell a horse, and helped others find the perfect first pony. For a while, they brought their trailer to local horse shows, offering great deals on stuff you needed or simply wanted. “My heart is broken, absolutely broken that they’re closing,” said Kim Krogmann-Breier, owner of La Petite Cheval in Loxahatchee Groves. “I wish they could open somewhere else. I always sent all of my clients there, especially kids just starting out in showing, knowing they’d find just what they needed at affordable prices.” The store also helped Kim out personally. “Chris outfitted my son, Daniel, when he

A look inside the soon-to-close Silver Spur Equestrian Emporium. was three and starting out in leadline classes,” she recalled. “I brought him there. Chris took one look at him and pulled the perfect outfit right off the rack. That’s not easy to do, fit a little boy like that, but she has that knack, and she knows her stock.” It was the same story with those Kim sent there. “I could send anyone there and they’d come out looking amazing at a great, family-friendly

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Van Dell Jewelers Store Hosts Parkinson Foundation Benefit

On Saturday, June 3, Van Dell Jewelers held a successful Parkinson’s disease benefit at the store’s Forest Hill location. The fundraiser raised $1,500 to be donated to the National Parkinson Foundation. Approximately 75 people turned out for the benefit event. Van Dell Jewelers thanks the following stores and restaurants that helped make the event a success: Oli’s, Fresh Market, Pyure, Joey’s Outback, La Casa Hermosa, Paris Nails, Tailor’s Touch, Dance Theatre, Paradise Tan, DZ Cosmetics, Village Music, Gift Tree, Douglas Elliman, Flutternutter, Pei Wei, 20/Twenty Eyecare, Dr. Mitch Marcus, City Mattress, Gail Erickson and Wellington Florist. The store also thanks Robin Miller, executive director of the South Palm Beach County chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation. Van Dell Jewelers has four locations with two locations in Wellington and one each in Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, visit www. vandell.com. For more information on the National Parkinson Foundation, visit www.parkinson.org.

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Palm Beach Autism Speaks Partners With JetBlue At PBIA

More than 65 participants, all families including people with autism, joined together at Palm Beach International Airport for the Autism Speaks and JetBlue Airways Blue Horizons for Autism event. Air travel can be difficult for individuals with autism, and as a result, many families in the autism community feel they are unable to travel anywhere that requires flying. To help families prepare for air travel experiences, Autism Speaks has developed a relationship with JetBlue Airways. “For many of us, our most precious childhood memories are made on family vacations. Yet, the experience of travel can be particularly stressful for children with autism and their families. That is why we continue to partner with Autism Speaks for the Blue Horizons for Autism airport rehearsal event,” said Wendy Rodriguez, supervisor of airport and ground operations corporate social responsibility liaison for JetBlue at Palm Beach International Airport. “The event begins with check-ins, security screenings and plane boarding. Crewmembers then lead families through pre-takeoff procedures before disembarking.”

Children explore the airport during Blue Horizons for Autism. Autism Speaks is proud to be have this in our backyard was that working with JetBlue Airways to much better,” said Melissa DiNuzhost Blue Horizons for Autism zo of Autism Speaks Palm Beach. events across the country that pro- “We continue to bring events to our vide families in the autism commu- community and raise crucial funds nity with the opportunity to walk year-round. Our walk is our largest through the airport experience in fundraising event, and we are althe most realistic setting to better ways looking for new ways to raise prepare them for future travel. money and new partners to help us “To bring this event to Palm with that, but to have an event like Beach International means so much this shows the community we are so to us, for our families and our autism much more.” community. We have three chapters Autism Speaks has travel resourcin South Florida, so we tend to do es listed on its web site. Visit www. things together and in the middle, autismspeaks.org to learn more, which is usually in Broward. So to donate or join a fundraising walk.

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New Once Upon A Child Resale Store Opens In Wellington Marketplace

A new Once Upon A Child resale store opened in Wellington on June 8. Local parents now have a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets, but sells gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, equipment and more for less. Located at 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A9, in the Wellington Marketplace, the new store is part of a unique national recycling retail chain that specializes in merchandise for infants to pre-teens. The store buys and sells quality, gently used children’s apparel, shoes, books, baby equipment and furniture, and more. “Our store fills a distinct niche in the retail market,” said Kalvin Williams, who owns the new Once Upon A Child location. “I understand how expensive it is to raise children today and want to offer an affordable option for local families. By purchasing merchandise directly from consumers, we’re able to offer them lower prices and a great opportunity to receive cash on the spot for items they may have otherwise simply given away.”

Unlike a typical consignment store, Once Upon A Child does not require appointments and pays on the spot for items it purchases from consumers. At Once Upon A Child, families are able to buy necessities for their children at great values, and turn their gently-used items into cash. In addition, Once Upon A Child ensures that all products purchased and sold meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Staff members stay up-to-date on current recalled items, immediately pulling all recalled products from shelves and making sure all items purchased are safety-checked to current standards. For more information, call (561) 619-5820 or visit www.onceuponachild.com/wellington. Once Upon A Child leads the nation in the buying and selling of gently used children’s items with more than 347 franchised stores in the United States and Canada. Once Upon A Child is franchised by Winmark Corporation, which also franchises Play It Again Sports, Plato’s Closet, Style Encore and Music Go Round.

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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. Education Place is a small, private Montessori school for students in grades one through 12. The school features a 12-month academic year, flexible scheduling, individualized instruction and an accredited curriculum. Many of the school’s students are now professional athletes or performers. Education Place has been serving the western communities since 2001 and is conveniently located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23. Education Place is currently welcoming a limited number of new students for the summer and fall terms. For more information, call (561) 753-6563. The Huntington Learning Center, first in the industry, has a long track record of helping students achieve academic success and boost their confidence. Huntington is celebrating its 40-year anniversary helping students. 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 information, call (561) 594-1900. Current education, even “gifted” education, typically focuses on IQ. Current research shows that IQ only accounts for 20 percent of success in education, careers and life. On the other hand, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) accounts for 80 percent of success. The IDEAL School of Leadership fully develops IQ and EQ in every student. At IDEAL, students are taught to have a growth mindset with ultimate resiliency and mindfulness. IQ + EQ = The IDEAL Advantage. Find out more at www.learnideal. com or call (561) 791-2881. The Learning Foundation of Florida’s Private School accepts enrollment yearround. The program educates students in third grade through 12th grade and works closely with students that have a variety of exceptionalities, ranging from those taking regular and/or advanced education to those with individual education plans or 504 plans. TLFF also focuses on individual academic remediation and advancement. Each student’s curriculum is tailored to his or her needs while following the state education standards. TLFF gives students state accredited high school course credits that are accepted at colleges and universities nationwide. TLFF is located at 507 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 795-6886 or visit www.tlffinc.com. Mathnasium of West Palm Beach makes math make sense. Is your child struggling in math or advanced in math? Try a one-week free trial for first grade through 12th grade math help, homework help, PSAT or ACT test prep. Invest in your child’s future at Mathnasium at the low cost of $16 to $20 per hour. Mathnasium is pre-enrolling for summer and next school year. Mathnasium is currently offering a free assessment (a $100 value) and $50 off registration for 3-month and 6-month memberships. Registration is waived for 12-month enrollment (a $100 value). Call (561) 210-5088 or visit www.mathnasium.com/westpalmbeach. Mathnasium is located at 8993 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 110, in West Palm Beach. Promotions are valid only at the West Palm Beach location. Movement Arts Dance Academy in Royal Palm Beach will hold four weeks of funfilled, themed summer camps this summer. Themes will include Big Hair/Don’t Care, My Dolly and Me/American Girl and Me, Belle of the Ball, Genies Divine and more. Morning and evening “mini camps” will be held for ages 3 to 5; full day camps will be held for ages 5 to 11; and intensives for more serious dancers ages

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WHS Baseball Standout Angelo Brunelas Headed To Winthrop

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington High School graduate Angelo Brunelas recently walked across the stage to receive his diploma with the Class of 2017. The standout pitcher for the Wolverines will depart Aug. 15 for Winthrop University to play in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference as a pitcher for the Eagles.

Brunelas had an immediate bond with the campus and the coaching staff at Winthrop. “The campus and the coaches are great, and I just connected with them right away,” he said. Brunelas will be the first to tell you that he believed he lacked size early on in his high school career, but what he perceived as a detriment served as motivation to increase his

Recent WHS graduate Angelo Brunelas connects with the ball earlier this season in a game against Royal Palm Beach.

speed and strength. “My junior year is when the looks started coming in, and I always had a plan to play college baseball,” he explained. “Coaches believe it’s an advantage for me to be a crafty lefty pitcher.” Brunelas threw right-handed early on in his youth, but with the assistance of his father, he trained himself to throw lefty. Once he began playing for the travel team FTB Rockets, he was a dominant left-handed thrower. Brunelas posted 46 strikeouts in his senior season, and the 5-foot-9 170-pounder helped lead the Wolverines to the team’s first district title in nine years. “It has been nine years since we’ve won the district,” he said. “My senior year, I wanted to go out good, and this was the year to do it.” He posted a .411 batting average and 14 RBIs in addition to being selected as the Class 8A-12 Player of the Year, and the Class 8A-12 Pitcher of the Year. Brunelas was also selected to play in the Dick Howser All-Star Game and the HSBN All-Star Game. It has been a memorable year for him, and he attributes much of his success, and the success of the Wolverines, to head coach Scott See BRUNELAS, page 30

Pitcher Angelo Brunelas throws to the plate for Wellington in a game against Spanish River. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Women’s Rugby Makes Its Way Into Palm Beach County

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, June 3, the Wellington Wizards joined forces with two other rugby clubs in South Florida to compete in the Surfin’ Sevens rugby tournament. The tournament hosted both men’s and women’s divisions.

Alyssa Archer moves the ball for the Wizards.

This is the first year that the Wizards are fielding a women’s high school team. The tournament served as an opportunity to put the players on the field to compete, many for the first time. The Wizards combined players with the Jupiter Sharks and the Fort Lauderdale Ruckus

to compete against each other in the tournament. Rugby Sevens is a faster-paced style of rugby, with only seven to a side, rather than the typical 15. Lady Wizards coach Kaelin Pukke was excited to be competing at the Lake Lytal Park facilities for

The Lady Wizards, Sharks and Ruckus gather after a match.

the event, mainly because last year there was only one women’s rugby team in the entire state, and now that number has grown to six. “I think it’s great, but starting at this level, it’s kind of amazing to see what’s going to become the next generation of rugby players,” she

said. “Within one year, the competition level is getting up there.” Most of the women’s teams currently have an average of 12 players, and eventually plan to raise those numbers high enough to field a team of 15. First-year player and Palm See RUGBY, page 31

Katrina DeSorbo of Wellington advances the ball in her first rugby competition. She plans to spread the word about the sport. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington’s Katherine Bateson-Chandler Represents U.S. In Denmark

Katherine Bateson-Chandler of Wellington is representing the United States in the FEI Nations Cup Dressage competition, which is taking place this week in Uggerhalne, Denmark. The Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer is competing aboard Alcazar, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Jane Forbes Clark. “I’m really so honored to compete in this event. It’s always such a huge honor to represent one’s country in international competition, and especially to get the opportunity to

ride alongside the best of the best,” Bateson-Chandler said. “As a rider, it’s definitely one of those moments that you are constantly working toward.” Other riders on the U.S. team for Uggerhalne include Shelly Francis of Loxahatchee; Kathleen Raine of Murrieta, Calif.; and Mette Rosencrantz of Topanga, Calif. Bateson-Chandler’s past achievements include being a member of the silver medal-winning Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the 2016 Lambertz Nations Cup at CHIO

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to remain sharp for his first year as a Winthrop Eagle. He is undecided on what his focus of studies will be, but is leaning toward majoring in business. “I plan on continuing to improve my speed and strength with running build-up sprints and lifting,” he said. His mantra, to keep working hard in practice and in the classroom, is something he is passing on to the younger, up-and-coming players. Visit www.winthropeagles.com to follow Brunelas at Winthrop next season.

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continued from page 29 Riddle. “I can’t thank coach Riddle enough,” he said. “He has done a lot for me.” The biggest moment of his high school career was winning the district championship. “Winning the district was really a special moment,” he said. “We did really well considering how young we were, and the coaches did a really good job getting us ready.” Brunelas will continue to train through the summer and will play in a summer collegiate baseball league

(Right) Wellington pitcher Angelo Brunelas throws from the mound against William T. Dwyer. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Aachen, and being part of Team USA at the 2016 CDIO3* Odense Nations Cup in Denmark. Earlier this year, Bateson-Chandler made a brilliant comeback aboard her well-known mount Alcazar, who had spent the summer months recovering from a serious colic surgery that took place after the two competed together in Aachen, Germany, in the 2016 World Equestrian Festival CHIO. After a successful reunion at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington this winter, the pair

drew much attention with an unforgettable winning performance in the event’s CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle. Aside from this year’s competition successes, Bateson-Chandler also added a new mount to her stable’s lineup — a six-year-old Oldenburg mare named Fine Time, who was secured for her by longtime sponsor Jane Forbes Clark. Bateson-Chandler also accepted an appointment to the new USEF Dressage Sport Committee, which is responsible for the sport’s de-

velopment, organization, rules and licensing changes. Bateson-Chandler competes in Wellington during the winter while training with U.S. Olympian Debbie McDonald. During the summer months, she and her horses travel to the United Kingdom to compete and train with acclaimed British Olympic gold medalist Carl Hester. Bateson-Chandler offers training and coaching services through KBC Dressage. Visit www.kbcdressage. com for more info.

Grand Prix dressage rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler.

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continued from page 29 Beach Central High School rising senior Katrina DeSorbo believes that she can spread the popularity of rugby in her school. DeSorbo is the Broncos flag football quarterback and started playing rugby to stay in shape for football. “Rugby is very competitive, and something you don’t see a lot of girls playing in,” she said. DeSorbo explained the differences between flag football and rugby. “It’s very different, it’s very

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continued from page 21 wearing and riding in things they’d gotten from Chris.” It wasn’t just used stuff either. “They carried new stuff, too, and if they didn’t have exactly what you needed, they ordered it for you, all reasonably priced,” Kim said. “They were a great, affordable alternative

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SPORTS & RECREATION high-speed, and you have to know what’s going on at all times,” she said. “There’s a lot of scholarship opportunities for females.” The Surfin’ Sevens tournament was DeSorbo’s first official rugby competition, and she seemed very comfortable on the field. She plans to continue to play rugby, believing it will improve her flag football game. “I think I’m going to get faster and stronger, and it’s a lot of fun,” she said. DeSorbo plans on talking up the sport of rugby in the hallways of her school in the fall. DeSorbo added that she would play high school rugby in a heart-

beat if it was affiliated with the school athletic program. The popularity of the sport has trickled down to the middle-school ages. “We have a couple of girls who play on the junior juice team, and that is allowed to be co-ed,” Pukke said. “The skills are increasing tremendously, so I’m pretty excited for next year, to grow the game.” The Lady Wizards will compete through the summer season with the other clubs that have fielded women’s teams, Pukke said.

to the bigger, more expensive shops. I’m so sad to see them go. They filled a special, important spot in our community.” Unfortunately, what with online sales and other competition, the Silver Spur can’t make enough to keep going. Chris is sad, but resigned. The time has come to move on. Everything in the shop is on sale, and she’ll donate anything that’s left over to the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center or Horses Healing Hearts. The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chris posted the following letter on the door: Please accept the following as my “thank you” for allowing me to serve the equestrian community in the way that I know best. It has been an awesome journey in helping so many as best I’ve known how, providing an inexpensive solution to so many of your riding needs. Over the last many years, you’ve allowed me to serve in dressing you, your children, and supplying your horse needs as inexpensively as I knew how. With the progression of local competition in the marketplace

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(Right) Nicole Watlin of the Wizards tries to break away from a tackle.

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and the availability of products through the Internet, I’ve decided to close the business. It’s because of your support that I’ve also been so blessed to donate to many community organizations, as my heart is to help those less fortunate. I will be closing the Silver Spur the end of July. It has been an awesome ride and an honor growing so close to so many of you. I have loved helping you all and thank you for the privilege of knowing you over the many years. I will treasure the many memories and thank you for the opportunity

to serve you, but most of all, I want to let you know that even though I’m not going to remain formally in business, if asked, I will always give you the best advice I can to help you be successful in all your future equestrian endeavors. With love, Christina Burwell Chris asks anyone with anything still on consignment in the shop to stop by and pick it up as soon as possible. Call the store at (561) 7986651 for more info. You can also leave comments on the store’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SilverSpurEquestrianEmporium.

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At Engineering for Kids’ Engineering/Science Summer Camp, children will have a blast while they learn in a fun, supportive environment. Children ages 6 to 13 will be able to solve Minecraft engineering problems, battle robots, build and launch rockets, race dragsters, create their own video game and more as they learn the science behind it all. Camp is held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (extended hours available) at multiple Palm Beach County locations. Register early since camps fill up. For more information, visit www.engineeringforkids.com/palmbeach or e-mail palmbeach@ engineeringforkids.net. High Touch High Tech and Joey’s Outback Adventures in Wellington have partnered to bring you the “Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, the leader in science education for the last 25 years, brings science to life with totally participatory, hands-on experiments for children ages 4 to 14 years old. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. The program offers affordable pricing, flexible hours, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, and physical activities at Joey’s in Wellington. High Touch High Tech taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help children learn about the world around them. For more info., call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net. Also available is camp for ages 4 to 6, the Advanced Players Academy, junior golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. For additional information, visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF, ext. 4.

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The Lake Worth Playhouse will hold a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminate in full-scale productions of Hairspray Jr. and Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production. Campers 12 and older will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related education at the Lake Worth Playhouse, located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. For more info., call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will offer campers arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include: Rome, Commotion in the Ocean, Let’s Have a Ball, Bugs Don’t Bug Me, Wild About Art and Pirates & Princesses. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 12, June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

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Saturday, June 10 • The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will host a Farm-Your-Backyard Workshop on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the secrets of small-acreage vegetable cultivation in South Florida with Palm Beach County Coordinator of Agricultural Economic Development Arthur Kirstein. The focus of this workshop is on applying established agricultural techniques for successful small vegetable garden projects. The workshop is free, but limited to the first 100 individuals to sign up. To register, call Melissa Allman at (561) 233-1714 or e-mail mallman@ pbcgov.org. • The 18th annual Philippine Summer Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.paswpb.org, • The Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor Sisterhood will hold a “Lilith Salon,” the name given for the discussion of articles derived from Lilith Magazine, on Saturday June 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach). For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador. org. • The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special storytime Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. featuring Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. For more info., call (561) 792-1292. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Vegetables for Salads & Spiralizing for ages 14 and up on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Borrow a cookbook, test a recipe, share your tips and kitchen adventures. Attendees will watch “Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking — Salads from the Cold Kitchen.” Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. Sunday, June 11 • The Florida Dance Conservatory will present its spring performance on Sunday, June 11 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center’s Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse. For more info., visit www. kravis.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane for adults in a staff-led discussion on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, June 12 • The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will host a 4-H Maker Camp for ages 9 to 13 from June 12 to June 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Florida 4-H has been awarded a sponsorship to

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implement its STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at the camp program. More than 340 school-age youth throughout Florida will learn about the engineering design process and how to use technology and engineering to solve real-world issues. The program is open to both 4-H and non-4-H members. For more info., call (561) 233-1731. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Mondays, June 12 and June 26 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion, where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Amazing Mr. A’s Summer Magic Spectacular for all ages on Monday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. With magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation, Mr. A will leave you laughing. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Undersea Stories for ages 3 to 5 on Monday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Grab your snorkel and get ready for an adventure under the sea with stories and a craft about the big blue sea. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Tuesday, June 13 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host a storytime for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required, and admission is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Captain Underpants vs. the Pernicious Party Poopers for all ages on Tuesday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. or 2:45 p.m. Flush boredom down the drain at our finger-snapping celebration of everyone’s favorite hero featuring zany games and wacky activities. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours” for adults on Tuesday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Explore the art of storytelling with others. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet already, bring your projects to work on. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Participants must be able to work independently. Materials are not provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, June 13 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the

Periwinkle/Lily Communities on Tuesday, June 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will host a Literary Garden Book Discussion on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. featuring The Cabaret of Plants: 40,000 Years of Plant Life and the Human Imagination by Richard Mabey. To pre-register, call (561) 233-1751. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Tuesdays, June 13 and June 27 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. A variety of familiar games will be available with a current popular game introduced each session. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime, eat snacks, and talk with friends and fellow fans about all the coolest shows from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, June 14 • Realtors Take The Runway 2017, a fashion show and luncheon, will take place Wednesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The money raised will be donated to the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. For more info., contact Maureen Gross at (561) 714-0887 or maureengrossrealtor@gmail.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Loxahatchee Rocks: Rock Out With Rock Art for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride by creating colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Teen Babysitting Class for ages 11 to 17 on Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. A representative from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will discuss child development, fire and home safety, as well as how to administer basic first aid. Attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Drama Club for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, June 14 at 4 p.m. Play theater games and learn basic acting skills at this fun, informal event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “How to Adult: Learn the Stuff They Don’t Teach in School” for ages 12 and up on Wednesdays, June 14 and June 28 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. View new

anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 14 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Lynne Tweedale of Creative Florals and Bridal Bliss. For more info., call Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for adults on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, June 15 • Wellington will hold a Health & Wellness Seminar on nutrition and weight management on Thursday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. E-mail mtuckwood@ wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Fun Father’s Day Cards class for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, June 15 at 2 p.m. Use the library’s supplies and your imagination to create the perfect gift. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 15 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Wildfire Band at 6:30 p.m. For info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Friday, June 16 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Creative Block Time With Crazy Games on Friday, June 16 at 2 p.m. for ages 2 to 5 or 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10. Children will improve gross motor, spatial and social skills by playing with oversized, interactive building blocks. Children are required to wear sneakers or close-toed shoes. Parents/caregivers must be present during class. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Dads Are Dynamite!” for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the coolest dude in your life, whether he’s your dad, grandpa, uncle or older brother. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. • Ballet East will hold its season-ending performances of Coppelia and Mixed Rep. 2 at the Palm Beach State College Eissey Campus Theatre on Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m. Visit www.balleteastfl.com or call (561) 683-0096 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on Friday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. 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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ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE - WELLINGTON SPACIOUS LIVING IN SPANISH STYLE COURTYARD HOUSE ON CUL-DE-SAC — in prestigious Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Split bedroom floor plan, 4 bd. 4 ba. overlooking courtyard/pool with view of lake/ golf course. $425,000.00 Sold as is. Seller motivated. Wendy G. Perlman 561-818-3398 wgperlman@gmail.com

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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

PA R T- T I M E C L A S S R O O M T E A C H ER — 3-5 year olds. CDA/40 hours - 6 hours per week - $13 per hour. Call 561856-5202. Royal Palm Beach Location. CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860 SECRETARY FOR SMALL ACCOUNTING OFFICE — heavy phones, client contact, filing, preparing documents. Must know Word. Excel a plus. Please fax resume to: (561)333-2680. LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning.Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required. FRONT DESK CLERK PERSON — with good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer service. Flexible schedule needed (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Royal Palm/Wellington/Acreage residents will save on gas and travel time. To Apply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

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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

SHOE REPAIR EXPERT SHOE & BOOT REPAIRS — Also hand bags & belts. Woody's 12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3. Wellington. Behind Checker's in the mall. 561-798-1440

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

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Laura Camhi Owner

SA0031137 • SR0111696

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

Expert Shoe & Boot Repairs

Is your roof leaking? Are you hurricane ready? Call us for all your roofing needs!

Handbags & Belts

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs Since 1987

561-798-1440

12794 Forest Hill Blvd. #3 Wellington

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

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561-741-8919

(Behind Checker’s in Mall)

HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

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

Drywall Repairs

Ace Handyman & Remodeling Inc. Residential | Commerical | Equestrian

Handyman • Fencing • Painting

WE DO IT ALL! 561.951.8769 | DUSTIN Licensed and Insured

& STORAGE PEREZ BROTHERS MOVING Local, Long Distance and International

Weekly Trips To New York, New England, Chicago, Colorado... Also Texas, PR, Canada, California & All The U.S. ICC #MC232743 PBC #MOI-0018

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5% Discount with this ad

561-798-4002 1-800-330-7460

WEST PALM BEACH

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PRO CLEAN PLUS

when getting the service you expect really matters • Full Home & Office Cleaning Service • Laundry Service • Pet and House Sitting • Errands and Shopping • Organizing • Party Hosting

561-779-4149

mgrady62@gmail.com weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one time custom cleaning service

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Still bringing you the authentic flavor of Italy. You’ll recognize the great taste...like back in the old neighborhood.

Summer Menu $18.95 10% Cash Discount

CAESAR SALAD, HOUSE SALAD, PASTA FAGIOLI, OR MINESTRONE ENTRÉES (SELECT ONE) Eggplant Parmigiana with pasta Pork Chop Milanese with pasta Eggplant Rollatini with pasta Shrimp Parmigiana over pasta Chicken Parmigiana with pasta Shrimp Marinara over pasta Chicken Francese with pasta Zuppa di Mussels over pasta Chicken Marsala with pasta Sole with broccoli or potatoes Veal Parmigiana with pasta Tilapia with Broccoli or Potatoes

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL

(on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

~ Fish may be prepared either oreganata, luciano, francese, or grilled~~Pasta sides are Linguini or Angel Hair with meat sauce or tomato sauce~

Lunch Specials

11 am - 4 pm Daily - $5.50 and Up

Happy Hour Daily Everyday Until 7 pm HOURS Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm

Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Lunch Served Everyday 11 am - 4 pm

Happy Hour Daily Everyday Until 7 pm

DESSERT (SELECT ONE) Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert

Celebrate Father’s Day

No substitutions

Early Menu still available

$13.95 must be seated by 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Holidays)

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Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

Please No Substitutions/NO Coupons

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