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Elbridge Gale’s Nicole Martinez Named County Counselor Of The Year

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SUNSET POLO & WHITE PARTY

Elbridge Gale Elementar y School counselor Nicole Martinez was recently recognized as the top school counselor in Palm Beach County. Martinez was also nominated for the teacher of the year award. Nominations for the counselor award come from school principals, while nominations for teacher of the year come from a teacher’s peers. Page 3

Gastro Health Celebrates Opening Of New Wellington Office

Families First Holds Asian-Themed Event At Palm Beach Polo

OPINION Become An Organ Donor During National Donate Life Month

April is National Donate Life Month, and there are multiple ways for individuals to help others in need of healthy organs. The focus of National Donate Life Month is visibility and awareness. The more people think about organ donation, the more they sign up to help. The life you save might be that of a close family member or friend. Page 4

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Nic Roldan, along with Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, hosted the second annual Nic Roldan’s Sunset Polo & White Party on Friday, March 24 at the Wanderers Club. There were silent and live auctions to benefit Brooke USA, a nonprofit that helps working equines around the world. The poolside party featured live singing performances and a DJ, along with a short polo game. Shown above are Brooke UK’s Brendon Elliot with Brooke USA’s Development Manager Kendall Bierer, Executive Director Emily Dulin and Finance Manager Bobby Sutton. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 20 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Weekend Directions Workshop Looks At Wellington’s Future

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s annual Directions Workshop and Drive Around set for this Friday and Saturday is the Wellington Village Council’s endeavor to develop a vision for what it wants the community to look like in the future. The focus this year will be on housing issues. Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said this annual meeting is intended to inform council members of trends and activities that village staff sees within and around Wellington. “We would like to get the council’s feedback and their reaction to those type of activities that are going on around us,” O’Dell said, adding that the focus will be both on immediate concerns and longterm issues. Part of the workshop includes a bus drive in and around the village focused on housing. “Last year… we kind of did all of Wellington,” O’Dell said.

“This year, we’re going to focus on housing. It’s one of our greatest assets as a community, and so we would like to talk to them about our aging housing stock. That goes in concert with the idea that we’ve got something in the neighborhood of 15,000 to 16,000 dwelling units to our north and west that will be coming online. So, as we look at those housing units coming online, and we look at the age of our housing stock, how is it that we want to market ourselves and be ready for that change?” O’Dell said he plans to share things both good and bad that are happening within the community. The focus on housing also fits in with the village’s review of the Uniform Land Development Code (ULDC), which is undergoing a full review by staff and advisory boards, with a refocus from development to redevelopment. “We’re looking for direction, but we also want to inform the council that in order to do some

redevelopment and reinvestment, we need to talk to them about where is it that they’d like to see reinvestment. Is it public dollars that they would like to see go into reinvestment? Is there redevelopment that they want to see? Are there incentives they are willing to talk about to make those uses happen?” O’Dell explained. The answers to those questions could lead village staff to bring back programs designed to stimulate redevelopment. The Saturday workshop will be at the Wellington Municipal Complex at 9 a.m. in conference rooms 1E and 1F. Village Manager Paul Schofield said the annual workshops have been going by a number of names, sometimes called “visioning” and other years “directions.” He added that this year’s document will be posted on the village’s web site soon. “I want to talk to them about See DIRECTIONS, page 19

Wellington Council OKs Amendment To Allow Another Hotel Near Mall

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved a resolution Tuesday amending the Wellington Green Master Plan to allow another hotel in the area around the Mall at Wellington Green. The applicant wants to build a 125-room Fairfield Inn on 1.78 acres that will be built and maintained by Marriott Corp., on a parcel not far away from the existing Hampton Inn. Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said the amendment will change the original conditions approved by Palm Beach County before the mall property annexed into Wellington. The conditions limited the number of hotels to one, with a maximum of 125 rooms. The Hampton Inn has 122

rooms. The amendment would allow two hotels with a maximum of 250 rooms. Basehart also pointed out that the original Development of Regional Impact (DRI) approved for the mall by the county expired in 2016. “As of this year, any approvals on the property can be done at the local level,” he said, adding that the approval would not require an increase in the total square footage of the property. Basehart said that village staff has been working with Palm Tran to free up underutilized parking spaces in its adjacent Park & Ride lot for the planned hotel to purchase. “The original Palm Tran parking lot has 140 spaces,” Basehart said. See HOTEL, page 4

REGGAE4CURE IN WELLINGTON

The inaugural Reggae4Cure Family Fun Day & Food Festival was held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, March 25. Wellington residents and visitors from across Palm Beach County and beyond partied at the festival in support of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast, and in remembrance of entertainment promoter Taj James. People who attended enjoyed entertainment ranging from local bands to a performance from Bob Marley’s son, Ky-Mani Marley. Shown above are event organizers Shae Bullock, Gillian Smart, Deedra Lopardo, Tracy Thomas and Jacqueline Burke. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council OKs Rock-Hiding Social Groups Are About Art, Fun And Friendship Annexation Of ‘Old Groves’ Parcels

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report If you’ve been out and about in the Royal Palm Beach and greater Loxahatchee area, or really, just about anywhere lately, you might have noticed a brightly painted rock here and there. Many communities are participating in this scavenger hunt-style

rock painting, hiding and hunting game, where participants either keep the rocks they’ve found or hide them for others to find. They also paint and hide their own rocks. The goal? To bring joy and happiness to those who find these tiny treasures. Additionally, painting the small, manageable-sized rocks

Karen Estevez and Bella Nieves with rocks painted by Sydney Neff (center).

adds a relaxing crafts project for the painter. Melody Owens began the Lox Rocks group on Facebook for the Loxahatchee, Acreage and Royal Palm Beach area after a friend in Stuart, who participates in the Martin County Rocks group, which has 19,727 members, mentioned the idea. The suggested guidelines are simple — if you find a rock, post a picture, and then either keep the rock, rehide it or replace it with one of your own. The goal is to inspire creativity while having a good time. Participants should not trespass on property, or take decorative rocks; rocks should be purchased. Rocks should not be hidden where they can be damaging to property like weed whackers or lawn mowers, or in potentially dangerous locations. Owens started the group page on Jan. 28 and has already accumulatSee ROCKS, page 4

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the preliminary reading of an ordinance for the voluntary annexation of three pieces of residential property at the south end of Folsom Road last week. Currently under Palm Beach County control, the parcels are at 347, 397 and 455 Folsom Road, located south of the Palms West Veterinary Clinic. Totaling 3.85 acres, they recently went through the voluntary annexation process. The annexations include the adjoining 140-foot Folsom Road and canal rights of way up to Collecting Canal Road. The item was approved as part of the Palm Beach County Commission’s Zoning Hearing consent agenda on March 23. According to the county’s staff report, the parcels are located

within an area known as the Unincorporated Protection Area, which is defined as all unincorporated lands located outside the Urban Service Area established in the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan. It provides a different method for voluntary annexations outside the Urban Service Area. Annexations in the Unincorporated Protection Area require approval by an affirmative vote of at least five members of the county commission. The county’s Planning Division had not received any negative comments from the departmental review. Also, the parcels are within an existing unincorporated pocket, and their annexation will eliminate the pocket. The annexation requests to the town were from Sharon Spector, who owns a 0.75-acre parcel, and See ANNEX, page 19

Area Resident In Final Photo Of Slain British Officer

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington resident Staci Martin was on vacation with her family on Wednesday, March 22, when a terrorist attacker struck on the Westminster Bridge near the British Parliament Building in London, killing three, including a British parliamentary guard officer. Martin and her family were out of harm’s way during the attack, but what connects her to the story more than her geographic location at the time was a photo she took with 15-year veteran officer Keith Palmer, the man who was stabbed to death by attacker Khalid Masood. Two others were also killed. Martin’s son took a photo of her

with Palmer at Westminster Abbey earlier that day, which is believed to be the last image taken of the officer while he was alive. “We walked along the outside, and we were coming toward Big Ben. I saw two metropolitan police officers, and they had interesting hats on, different than we wear in the United States. I was thinking ‘scrapbook pictures.’ I wasn’t thinking anything else. And, I walked up, and I don’t know what attracted me to go to Officer Palmer, because there was another person there. I couldn’t even tell you what he looked like, and I just asked him if he would mind taking a picture with me.” Palmer agreed, of course. “He came up and we posed.

My son took the picture,” Martin recalled. “My family was standing there. He joked around a little bit, and before I walked away I asked him, ‘Does this happen a lot?’ He said, ‘You would be surprised how often this happens.’” Martin and her daughter went down the block to have lunch at a restaurant. “When we came out, my daughter and I were getting into an Uber [car]… we were going to have high tea. My husband and my son went right around the corner to the military museum,” she explained. “When we got into the Uber, we went back into the circle from the other direction. This guy started banging on our window and saying there has been a shooting to our

left, where we had been earlier — still not knowing this officer was involved or anything.’” At this point of the day, the city was on high alert, and it became hard for them as pedestrians to get anywhere quickly. “We saw the helicopter there. We saw tons of emergency vehicles, and we had to detour. It took us quite some time,” Martin said. “Transportation was limited at best the rest of that day. My husband and my son had to walk almost 10 See LONDON, page 4 (Right) Staci Martin in the nowfamous photo with slain British police officer Keith Palmer. The photo was taken by Martin’s son.

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Elbridge Gale’s Martinez Named County Counselor Of The Year

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Elbridge Gale Elementary School counselor Nicole Martinez was recently recognized as the top school counselor in Palm Beach County. “The award was given through the Palm Beach County School Counselors Association, and they’re the ones who recognize counselors every year,” Martinez said. “They give an award for the elementary school counselor, the middle school counselor and the high school counselor of the year in Palm Beach County, and it’s the only counselor-based award.” Martinez was also nominated for the teacher of the year award. Nominations for the counselor award come from school principals, while nominations for teacher of the year come from a teacher’s peers. “I nominated Nicole for this award,” Principal Gail Pasterczyk said. “I have never seen a guidance counselor who does so many things for the students and staff as Nicole does. Nicole strives for perfection in all that she does, and always goes above and beyond what is required.” The nominated school counselors have to fill out a packet of information that is looked over by a committee. Then, the counselor

of the year is recognized at an annual luncheon. Martinez has been a school counselor for six years, all of which have been spent at Elbridge Gale. Her first two were full-time, followed by two part-time years, and now, two more at full time. “I’ve always raised the bar pretty high for myself,” she said. Prior to working in the school system, Martinez worked in a retirement community and was always an overachiever, earning employee of the year in a company with 120 employees. “This is actually the first year that I’ve been eligible for the award,” she said. “It was really neat.” When the description of the elementary counselor was announced, Martinez turned to Pasterczyk upon realizing they were describing her story. She was thrilled, and got up and accepted her award in front of 600 people. “It was definitely a really cool honor,” Martinez said. “They’re telling me that I’m being recognized as the best, at least this year, elementary school counselor in the county.” Though accepting the honor in front of such a large crowd was slightly daunting, cheers of support from friends and fellow counselors rang with special satis-

faction for Martinez. “Knowing I had their backing was really cool,” she said. Elbridge Gale was No. 1 in Florida and the Southeast Region in fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its school fundraising program. “One of her main accomplishments was to coordinate our LLS fundraiser for the past several years,” Pasterczyk said. “Last year, she set a goal to be No. 1 in the southeast region and, with her assistance, we raised more than $27,000 to reach her goal and to earn us No. 8 in the entire U.S.” Martinez has accolades and posters around her office, including little lights around her desk and other fun decorative items. “I want this office to be a place where kids feel comfortable, and they always like coming in here,” she said. In the beginning of the year, when she meets students, she makes it a point to tell them that anytime they are called to her office, they are not in trouble. “This has to be a trusting relationship,” Martinez said. “You have to be able to trust me, and you have to be able to be comfortable to tell me anything you want without being fearful of discipline.” Most elementary schools have only one school counselor, she

explained, though some schools have two. The role of a school counselor, she said, is to meet the personal, social and sometimes academic needs of the students. A reason one of the 1,070 students at the school would come to Martinez, for example, would be if their parents were getting divorced, if they lost someone in their life or they were having conflicts with their peers. Martinez offers a friendly, nonjudgmental ear and works to help with conflict resolution. Interpersonal clashes, grief and family changes are all subjects Martinez covers. She also works to help connect homeless students with programs and organizations to meet their needs. For part of the day, she teaches a guidance class on the fine arts wheel. For each half of the year, she teaches three grades, allowing Martinez to reach all of the students. “My role is to help them be better people. That’s what I try to tell them guidance is. I help them try to be better because we always have room for improvement,” she said. “Everyone can be better at who they are and be a better person.” Conflict resolution, stranger safety and other important life skills are part of her curriculum.

Elbridge Gale Elementary School counselor Nicole Martinez. If a student ever needs more in-depth counseling services than Martinez can provide, she will refer them to an outside counselor. “If I can’t meet their needs, I want to make sure that their needs are being met,” she said. “The greatest thing is, we have a lot of agencies that we refer out to… I always have somewhere to refer them to.”

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Some of the agencies, Martinez pointed out, work with insurance companies, and others are free of charge. The two nominations were an honor for Martinez, who said her goal is truly to help the students. One of the projects she had her students do during Random Acts of Kindness Week was to write a See MARTINEZ, page 19

RPB Travel Basketball Group Seeks Venues For Tournament

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach’s travel basketball league gave an update to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Board on Monday, explaining that they have tried unsuccessfully to get enough venues to hold a local tournament. Dale Savon Smith, the founder of Savon’s Academy, the village’s travel basketball provider, said the league needs three gyms in order to conduct local tournaments, which commonly attract 80 to 120 teams, but it has access to only two, Crestwood Middle School and the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Trishanna Gifford, president of the league, said the program currently serves boys and girls ages 7 through 17, who abide by the motto, “Developing leaders on and off the court.” The three board members making the presentation were accompanied by three

participating players. “We are the travel basketball provider for the Village of Royal Palm Beach, but we focus a lot more on the total development of the individual player, as opposed to just basketball skills,” Gifford said, adding that thousands of children have gone through the program since it formed in 2009. About 78 percent of the participants live in Royal Palm Beach. “Our financials have been increasing significantly over the years,” she said, explaining that the cash flow for 2016 was about $27,000, and for 2017 so far, through fundraising efforts, they are at about $40,000. “It’s a great improvement, and I attribute that to the total development of the organization,” Gifford said, explaining that in 2016, they started their Shoot program, which gives participants higher organizational training.

“We encourage our students to come to our board meetings, and we even have participants who shadow board members to learn about the organization from the inside out,” she said. “These children are actually learning how to run an organization and how to put together volunteer community service projects. Because of that enthusiasm and momentum that has grown out of that program, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of people who have actually started with our program.” The league has four teams of about 15 players each, and offers a fall through winter training season that draws almost 80 participants. The league also offers individualized coaching and academic tutoring. Smith said he has always wanted to educate the kids, and that is how the academy’s Shoot program came to be. He is proud that sev-

eral former players are now on the board. “Development on and off the court is really important to me,” he said. “We want to see these kids go on and do great things, possibly own a company one day. Everyone cannot make it to the NBA, so that was my reason for creating the Shoot program.” Gifford said the growth of the league has created a need for more indoor practice time. “We want to fit in two more teams,” she said. “Currently, we have combo teams in grades 7 and 8 and grades 10 and 11, so we’re pairing them up, and it would be really nice to have some more space so each team can individually practice when it comes to tournament preparation.” Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio said he works with the league the best he can, but he cannot shut the gym down to

accommodate the travel program. “We do give them as much time as we possibly can,” Recchio said. Smith said they would love to host a tournament to bring teams into the village, as a switch from traveling to tournaments. “We really haven’t been able to use Royal Palm Beach High School due to the fact that there are some other travel teams in the area, and the high school coach told me that because of that, he doesn’t want to single-handedly give us the gym,” he said. However, he is hopeful that enough venues will be found to host a local tournament. Recchio said that there has long been discussion of adding another gym at the recreation center at some point. “We’ve talked about this,” he said. “I’m sure it will come up in strategic planning, because we are outgrowing the facility. That facil-

ity hasn’t been touched in almost 30 years. It’s always a possibility, but I don’t know if it’ll happen while I’m here.” Board Member Shenoy Raghuraj said money might become available through the village’s share of the one-cent surtax enacted recently by county voters. Councilwoman Selena Smith, liaison to the board, said there is a strategic planning session coming up April 10 through 12. “That is one of the things that we put in our strategic plan from last year that we didn’t get to — expand programs to age groups that are falling in between,” she said. Recchio said he would also like to talk to RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas about getting permission to use that gym. “I know he has become more and more active in the community and in wanting to work with us,” he said.

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Become An Organ Donor During National Donate Life Month

In video and arcade games — sometimes even on television and the movies — you often get multiple lives. Sadly, this is not true in real life. Nevertheless, some of us do have opportunities to give extra lives and get life extensions through organ donation. April is National Donate Life Month, and there are multiple ways for individuals to help others in need of healthy organs. Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue from one person (the organ donor) and placing it into another person. Transplantation is usually necessary because the recipient’s organ has failed or has been damaged by disease or injury. While certain procedures can happen while both donor and patient remain alive, many organ donations occur only after the donor has died. But that can only happen if people sign up as organ donors in advance. Organ transplantation is one of the great advances in modern medicine. Unfortunately, the need for organ donors is much greater than the number of people who actually donate their organs. Anyone familiar with the issue of organ transplantation is keenly aware that there is a severe and longstanding shortage of human organs made available for transplant in the United States and around the world. There are more than 123,000 individuals waiting for lifesaving organ transplants in the U.S. alone. Of these, 101,000 await kidney transplants. On average, more than 3,000 new patients are added to the kidney waiting list each month, and 21 people die every day while waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. Sadly, only 17,000 people receive a kidney transplant annually. The focus of National Donate Life Month is visibility and awareness. The more people think

about organ donation, the more they sign up to help. The life you save might be that of a close family member or friend. You might be saying to yourself, “I’d never be considered a viable candidate to donate an organ!” However, that is often not the case. People of all ages should consider themselves potential donors. When an organ donor dies, he or she is evaluated for donor suitability based on their medical history and age. The Organ Procurement Agency determines medical suitability for donation. There’s also “living donations,” such as the donation of one healthy kidney or a segment of a healthy liver from a living human being to another. Living donations are arranged though individual transplant centers according to a number of criteria. An independent donor advocate will represent the interests and well-being of the potential living donor. As many readers know, organ donation is personal for all of us here at the Town-Crier, in memory of Senior Editor Jason Budjinski, who died in 2015 while awaiting an organ donation. Each year, we ask our readers to consider becoming an organ donor in his memory. To learn more about organ donation, visit the United Network for Organ Sharing web site at www.unos.org, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ organ donation site at www. organdonor.gov or Donate Life America at www.donatelife.net. Registration is simple. If you’re renewing your driver’s license any time soon, all you have to do is check a box volunteering to become an organ donor. If not, you can go online to www. donatelife.net/register-now and sign up. Don’t let another month go by. Sign up today!

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Rocks

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continued from page 1 ed 1,230 members, including artist Carolyn Hmara and her husband, Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara. “It’s a great community activity, getting people out,” Jeff Hmara said. So far, he noted, Carolyn has been doing the painting, but they both are enjoying hiding rocks. “We were out there and ran across a couple of people waiting to see us put the rocks down to come and snag them,” he said. “I think it’s a great community activity; a lot of people seem to be getting into it.” There is a Royal Palm Beach-specific group, RPB “Royal Rocks,” which has 128 members. Palm Beach County also has its own group, PBC Rocks, with 3,633 members. “It’s a great community thing. It really does get people out doing things that are a lot of fun, sharing creative activities,” Jeff Hmara said. “Carolyn and I like to paint. The idea of doing something that you can share with the community is a really cool thing.” The rock painting is a grassroots, artistic initiative that invites people into the community and parks, and which people are excited about taking part in, he said. The Hmaras learned about Lox Rocks from a friend and have been hooked ever since. “It’s art in the community,” he said. As a community activity, Owens has been hosting painting parties to benefit Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Community Inc., also known as LARC, an animal

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continued from page 1 “On a good day, there are four or five cars there.” He said that Palm Tran has agreed to reduce its parcel by 90 spaces from the 140 for the village to sell to the applicant, which he said is one key to the plan. The village owns the parking lot, which it leases to Palm Tran under a Department of Transportation grant that totaled $700,000 for 10 years. The village purchased the property for civic use under the condition that if it decides to sell the property, Wellington must give the original property owner, Birch

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continued from page 1 miles back to the hotel. That whole area was shut down.” As the day went on, it dawned on Martin that they had met the officer in the area that had been attacked. “We were having dinner, and I said to my family, ‘Oh my gosh, I took a picture with that police officer,’ because we had heard a police officer was stabbed,” Martin said. “I said, ‘Wouldn’t that be crazy,’ and of course they said, ‘There’s no way; what are the odds?’”

rescue that includes the Pawsitive Direction program. It combines shelter dogs with men in custody in the Okeechobee Correctional Institution work camp. The men work to train the dogs, which are then up for adoption after the 12week training program. “We take in a lot of medically needy dogs,” she said. The next paint party will be Sunday, April 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). Anyone is welcome to come and paint rocks; a $10 donation at the door is requested, and rocks and supplies will be provided. For artist Carolyn Hmara, the rocks are a fun, creative outlet. “It’s just people having fun, and it’s not just adults. Parents are having birthday parties for kids and they’re painting rocks,” she said. “Any child, from three years up, is doing the painting.” The first step is to purchase rocks, which can be found at any home supply store. Next, they need to be washed to remove any powdery residue before painting. The rocks get painted and then sealed, so if it rains, the paint won’t wash away. Some stores are letting people paint and hide rocks in them. People are writing their names, hashtags, Facebook group names and dates on the backs of their rocks so those who find them can post on Facebook that they found the rock with a photo and a link to the painter. “It really has brought the community together,” Carolyn Hmara said. She has been painting Disney and Warner Brothers characters on her rocks, which she seals with Krylon matte and satin sprays. “There’s so much art in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington and Loxahatchee. It’s phenomenal,”

she said. “I’m amazed with how much it has taken off.” Through Lox Rocks, artists in the community are learning about one another. For example, Carolyn Hmara would never have learned about fellow artist Sydney Neff. Neff, a commissioned artist by trade, found a rock outside of Butterfield’s Southern Café in Royal Palm Beach, and ever since then,

Development Ltd., the right of first refusal. Birch is the applicant for the new hotel on behalf of Marriott, which would build and manage the hotel. Basehart said the village has not negotiated a price yet for the parking lot, but expected to receive three appraisals by the end of the week, which would be averaged to make an offer. Conditions on the hotel include that it not exceed 72 feet tall and that the two hotels not exceed a total of 250 rooms. Basehart said the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board asked for a condition to provide a safe crossing to the mall parking lot, and the developer was agreeable, but did not own the road or the area opposite the road.

Jennifer Vail of the Wantman Group, agent for the applicant, said there are access points throughout the mall property, and they have been reluctant to include additional crosswalks. Mayor Anne Gerwig said the access points are phased and coordinated with timing of intersections to provide overall travel flow efficiency. Village Manager Paul Schofield pointed out that the application is just a master plan amendment, and the application would be back before the council and other boards several times before final approval. “They will have to come back for specifics on every item,” Schofield said. Councilman Michael Drahos asked what the room types will

be. Vail responded that it will be a 50-50 split of standard rooms and suites with a microwave and a small refrigerator. She added that the hotel will have common amenities, including a meeting room, gym and lounge area, but no restaurant or bar. Gerwig asked if a market analysis had been done, and Basehart said the applicant told him that they had one, but had not submitted it because it is not required. Attorney Phillip Hutchinson represented the Hampton Inn in opposing the application. “My client’s problem is the owner using public property to benefit a private owner,” Hutchinson said. He also asserted that the parking lot property has soccer fields adja-

cent to it, and it fills up when there are tournaments. Hutchinson added that the Hampton Inn had not been notified of the planned sale of the parking lot property and felt that it should be offered to the highest bidder. He noted that his client bought there because of the hotel restriction, which Basehart pointed out earlier had expired in 2016. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said the village could dispose of property the way it wants as long as it serves a public purpose, and Basehart reiterated that an original condition of the approval was that if Wellington decides to sell the property it would first offer first refusal to the original owner. “The civic site was given to us by the developer,” Basehart said.

He added that a letter from the county agreed to give up 90 spaces, leaving it with 48 Park & Ride spaces. The Department of Transportation will be remunerated for the remaining period of its grant, which is about two years. Councilman Michael Napoleone asked about height limits, and Basehart said it has to stop at 72 feet, which is mandated for the entire State Road 7 corridor through Wellington. He added that the theater in the mall is the tallest structure at 65 feet. The Hampton Inn is 56 feet. After more discussion, Drahos made a motion to approve the resolution with additional conditions limiting the building to five stories and allowing no full kitchens, which carried 5-0.

Martin was close to becoming sure that the officer they’d met was involved in the day’s terrible events. “That night we were in our hotel room, and they put a picture of him with his name up on the TV, and I said, ‘You guys, I think that’s the same guy,’” Martin recalled. “They, of course, thought I was crazy and shut me down, until I went back to my phone, and I pulled up the picture. I zoomed in on his nametag, so I could see, and it was his name.” Sure enough, Martin was able to zoom in on Palmer’s badge and match the name and the face of the deceased officer. “At that point, my whole plight was not five seconds of fame for

myself whatsoever. It was just wanting to get the message to his family of what a gentleman he was,” she said. “He was nice. And, just to make sure that they had the picture, because if that was me, I would want that. Then, it kind of grew from there.” At this point, Martin was sharing her thoughts about the day and about knowing she had met a man the day he lost his life “When I first realized it was him, the first thing I was thinking was, ‘Oh, my gosh, my kids were right there. My husband and I, we were right there.’ That could have been us,” Martin said. “I, of course, also started questioning why God would spare me, and why was it his time. Why was I in

that spot with this person? What is the meaning of this?” Martin said she has chosen not to overthink the possibilities but try to get the message out about the fragility of life. She said she is very thankful for her family and her own safety at the end of the day. “When I posted on Facebook, it was more just to show people the fragility of life,” Martin said. “Those emotions have really crossed over one another and continue on, the what-ifs. And the not knowing.” She wanted to focus on what the photo meant. “I made it so important to get the message out that this was not about me having fame, my

picture in the paper or anything like that. I made it with my kids, with every reporter I talked to and everybody,” Martin said. “I never wanted to turn this into something about me.” Martin said it was interesting to experience the attack in London. “We saw that the City of London really unified and kept going with life,” she said. “They didn’t let it get them down, and they forged ahead right away.” Martin’s son remains studying abroad in England. Ironically, it was not the first terror attack that was too close for comfort for Martin and her family. “It’s crazy because we were in Paris first, and my son flew into Orly [Airport], and we flew into

Charles de Gaulle [Airport]. He got an Uber, and he met us. That afternoon, there was a terrorist attack at Orly. So, I feel like it’s just become so sad, but almost just a way of life. It has become kind of the norm, and I just think we can’t stop living our lives in fear of something happening.” Since the events of the attack on the Westminster Bridge, a JustGiving page, similar to GoFundMe, raised more than 700,000 British pounds (around $869,000 U.S.) for Palmer’s wife and daughter. “I think this story may have helped humanize him a bit,” Martin said. “I just wanted people to be aware that anything can happen to anyone at any time.”

decided painting rocks would be a great side activity. She has painted owls, deer, wolves, turtles, ladybugs, trolls, horses, turtles, Minions, phrases and more. “I like them all in their own way. They’re all kind of different and fun to do. I do it because I like the subject matter, and it talks to me,” Neff said.

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REGGAE4CURE FAMILY FUN DAY HELD AT THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

The inaugural Reggae4Cure Family Fun Day & Food Festival was held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, March 25. Wellington residents and visitors from across Palm Beach County and beyond partied at the festival in support of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast, and in remembrance of entertainment promoter Taj James. People who attended enjoyed entertainment ranging from local bands to a performance from Bob Marley’s son, Ky-Mani Marley. Other festivities included a fashion showcase by Angela Williamson of VIP Ready Models, tropical cuisine and vendors. For more information, visit www.reggae4cure.com. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

The band Making Faces performs at Reggae4Cure.

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The western communities chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, April 3 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The business meeting begins at noon; new members are always welcome. The program begins at 1 p.m. and features Felicia Goldstein from U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel’s office to discuss “Public Policy Issues Facing Congress.” The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

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Art Society To Host Reception At Community Center April 6

The Wellington Art Society will host a reception on Thursday, April 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Wellington Community Center. Artists selected to participate in the rotating gallery exhibit will be recognized at the informal reception. The Wellington Art Society will be displaying original works of art, books, and offering door prizes and prints for sale. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the local art on display. For more info., visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Divine Wine & High Tea Party

The community is invited to the Divine Wine & High Tea Party to be held at the Madison Green Golf & Country Club on Sunday, April 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. to benefit the

Vivian and Adrienne Ferrin Memorial Fund. Tickets are available for a donation of $40. Attendees are asked to wear their Sunday best, with hats, fascinators, pearl necklaces, gloves and bowties. There will be a hat contest, live entertainment, food, Caribbean teas and wines, and more. Advance reservation is required for seating. To reserve a ticket or table, call or leave a message for Genieve at (561) 876-4161, Rhonda at (561) 685-9836 or Audrey at (561) 290-3647.

‘Seussical’ On Stage At DAC

The Dance Arts Conservatory Center for the Performing Arts Broadway Starts Minis Program will present Seussical the Musical Jr. on Saturday, April 8 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 at 1 and 4 p.m. The four performances will be at the DAC Blackbox Theater (11120 S. Crown Way, Suites 3 and 4, Wellington). The show features artistic direction and choreography by Rocky Duvall, direction by Devi Master and musical direction by Andrew

Gilbert. For more information, call (561) 296-1880 or visit www. danceartsconservatory.com.

Hadassah To Meet April 19

Shulamit Hadassah will celebrate “L’Dor Va’Dor: From Generation to Generation” on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. hosted by Shulamit founder Joyce Gropper. For more information, or to RSVP, call Gropper at (561) 632-7225 or Moreen at (561) 795-9071.

Denim Day Kickoff At Perfect Smile

A Community Denim Day Kickoff benefiting Families First of Palm Beach County’s Children’s Day Auction will take place Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Perfect Smile Dentistry (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 208, Wellington). An item or gift card valued at $20 or more is requested in sports, health, beauty, household, dining and children’s categories. RSVP by April 18 to devin.perfectsmile@gmail.com.

Self-Defense Seminars At Genbu-Kai

Genbu-Kai Karate (13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A-21, Wellington) will host free community workshops from 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays, April 2, 9, 23 and 30 to teach self-defense techniques. Call (561) 804-1002 or e-mail floridagenbukai@yahoo.com to register for the hands-on seminar.

Soaring Beyond Our Limits Fashion Show

Soaring Beyond Our Limits will present its third annual fashion show for special needs youth ages 3 to 25 on Saturday, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Interested models can fill out an application at www.soaringbeyondourlimits. com. Admission is $10 for adults and children 11 years old and older, and $5 for those 10 and under. For more info., visit www.

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Smart Couples/ Smart Steps Class Starting

The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service is now taking registration for Smart Couples/Smart Steps classes for remarried or re-partnered couples in stepfamilies. Smart Steps is an empowering stepfamily program developed specifically to strengthen relationships between remarried or re-partnered couples and their children, including non-custodial parents. The classes will be held on five consecutive Mondays, April 24 and May 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Cooperative Extension Office (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Registration is required and participants must attend all five sessions. For info., visit www.smartcouples.org or call (561) 233-1742.

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RPB Zoners Approve Projects For Tire Store, Self-Storage Biz

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved projects Tuesday for Discount Tires and Extra Space Storage, as well as one for the Village of Royal Palm Beach. A new Discount Tires store (119 S. State Road 7) is planned for the Lowe’s Home Improvement shopping center. The applicant, Halle Properties LLC, requested a site plan review and a proposal for updates to the monument sign’s proximity to the property line of the future business. The new business will only provide tire services. Some of the main services offered will be

fixing flats, installing new tires on automobiles and balancing wheels. Commissioner Richard Becher said he thought the trees and the overall landscape that is present at the location is in need of restoration. “They haven’t been maintained. They look pretty bad,” Becher said. Conditions with the Discount Tires approval require that the site be maintained in order to preserve trees around the business and at the shopping center. Becher made a motion to approve the site plan review, which was seconded by Commissioner June Perrin. The motion passed unanimously. Mark Rickards of Kimley-Horn

& Associates and Carli Koshal of Bercow, Radell, Fernandez & Larkin were present, representing Halle Properties and Discount Tires. Koshal made the request to approve the variance for the monument sign for the tire store. “The sign is existing on the property and has been here for over a decade. We’re not proposing to enlarge the sign in any way or to move it or change anything about its non-conforming status,” Koshal said. “We will be planting around the sign to be more in conformity with the current landscape standards.” Becher made a motion to approve the request for changes in

location of the monument sign in proximity to the property line. The motion was seconded by Perrin and passed unanimously. Extra Space Storage (10719 Southern Blvd.) sent a request to change its current wall and monument sign. Extra Space Storage did not have any representation at the meeting. There is currently a blue awning that the building had from its previous owner. The current owner wants to remove it and replace it with a new wall sign for its brand. This would reflect the color of the business — green, black and white. “The colors are OK, so I’ll vote for this one,” Becher said. Perrin echoed Becher. “I think it

looks better the new way than the old,” she said. Perrin made a motion to approve the signage changes for both monument and wall signs at the Extra Space Storage location, which was seconded by Becher. The motion passed unanimously. Royal Palm Beach is in the process of mapping out a plat for the entire Village Hall complex in order to designate and distinguish the different parcels in the complex in order to complete the sale of the fire station parcel to Palm Beach County. “Village Hall has never been platted,” Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin said. “Palm Beach County has ex-

pressed a desire to purchase the fire station site. In order to do so, the village needs to plat the complex to create a separate parcel for the fire station.” Commission Chair Jackie Larson showed concern about whether with new ownership, the new location would still fall under the village procedures and policies. “The land being platted lies within the public ownership zoning district,” Erwin said. “Ownership does not affect the rules and regulations.” Becher made a motion to approve the application submitted for the new Village Hall plat. It was seconded by Perrin and passed unanimously.

Royal Palm Council Discusses State Attacks On Home Rule

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A bill that would regulate cell phone towers holding new technology is making its way through the Florida Legislature, and Royal Palm Beach officials are not happy with its ramifications. According to Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Selena Smith, the bill would allow the installation of small cell towers using the latest 5G technology on public rights of way, including in local municipalities. Royal Palm Beach recently imposed a moratorium on construction of such devices in public rights of way, and local government representatives are trying to negotiate a settlement that would give municipalities some control over their installation.

Florida Senate Bill 596 and its companion Florida House Bill 687 are currently making their way through committees. The Florida League of Cities is involved with legislation controlling new communications devices on public rights of way and has warned that if enacted, the law would tie the hands of local communities when it comes to allowing wireless infrastructure on public rights of way. “I happened to be by Rep. Lori Berman’s office, and she asked us that if we were against it, to let our representatives know,” Smith reported at the March 16 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. “Her letter was, ‘I support technological advances and want to see Florida be an early adopter of 5G technology, but I

also believe that our cities and counties need to have some input on placement and cost of small cell tower devices.’” Smith said Berman voted against the legislation in her first committee meeting, but she wanted the state and municipalities to work together so they can be in agreement. “It’s nice to know that they are fighting for us up in Tallahassee to make sure that municipalities can decide what happens in our community, versus having Tallahassee do that,” Smith said. Mayor Fred Pinto said he wanted to stay out in front of the approval process. Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton added that a village moratorium is in place, but if the legislature passes the bill, the moratorium will no longer be in effect.

“That’s why it’s so important,” Ashton said. “Councilwoman Smith contacted me and asked, ‘Is this important for us to start calling legislators?’ The answer is, ‘Yes, absolutely.’” Pinto asked whether the village has been in contact with its lobbyist in Tallahassee, and Village Manager Ray Liggins said he has been. Pinto said he would like weekly updates until the issue is resolved. “This is a concern of many, many cities,” Pinto said. “We have to do what we can to [control] this. It takes [away] home rule decision-making, and it’s a constant battle.” Councilman Jeff Hmara shared concerns about the Florida Legislature’s activities and its general attack on home rule.

“The more I read, the more concerned I get,” Hmara said. “I like the fact that we’re all concerned, because it’s really important. There are a number of bills that we’re talking about.” Hmara said the Florida League of Cities legislative action team sends out alerts that it considers important, providing a description of the nature of the bill, the reason to be concerned and, most importantly, a list of the representatives who should be contacted, usually members of the relevant committees. He said if they all send e-mails, it can have an impact. Hmara added that House Bill 17, also making its way through committees, specifically seeks to preempt local home rule by the state. It’s title is “Local Regulation Preemption.”

“That works against home rule, which is the basic fundamental idea that the people closest to where that policy is going to be effected are the best judge of what that policy ought to be,” he said, adding that HB 17 has been referred to as “carpet bombing” the notion of home rule. “It attacks things like our ability to regulate noise, medical marijuana siting and security regulations, adult entertainment, height restrictions, municipal charters, parking of semi-trailers and tow trucks, commercial devices in residential areas, and home-based business regulations such as traffic and parking,” Hmara said. “If we release that authority to a higher level, and we get a one-size-fits-all, then it won’t fit us.”

THE MISS WELLINGTON PAGEANT SUPPORTS BARKY PINES ANIMAL RESCUE

Legacy US Pageants and Miss Global US presented the Miss Wellington Pageant on Sunday, March 26 at Animal Palace Pet Spa & Grooming. Nine contestants from age two to senior strutted their stuff to win Miss Wellington titles. Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary had dogs on the runway with the contestants hoping the exposure would help them get adopted. There were raffle prizes and refreshments at the event. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Joyce Gropper, Dakota Blake-Spencer, Debbie Tugby, Barky Pines Vice President Elizabeth Accomando and Mary Montanaro.

Juritza Beltran won Ms. Wellington.

Ruth Sanders won Miss Global Wellington.

Suzanne Llano won Elite Miss Wellington.

Jaida De Simone won Little Miss Wellington.

Beth Janser won Mrs. Wellington, shown with Alexis Gropper.

Hayden Piper Brown won Pee Wee Miss Wellington.

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GASTRO HEALTH CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF NEW WELLINGTON OFFICE

The new Gastro Health office in Wellington held a grand opening celebration Thursday, March 23. The event invited health professionals from around the western communities to meet and socialize with the doctors and staff at Gastro Health. Guests were given tours of the building and celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting and refreshments. KOOL 105.5 was on hand to give out prizes and play music. Gastro Health has offices across South Florida. The Wellington office is located at 1157 State Road 7. For more info., visit www.gastrohealth.com. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Gastro Health’s Dr. Jorge Rosario-Mulinelli, Dr. Mariana Middelhof, Dr. Leslie Perla and Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez.

Jennifer Fernandez, Ana Pardino, Mariela Lago, Dr. Leslie Perla and Damaris Molina.

Jaffa and Dr. Isaac Halfon with Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez and Nicoletta Hernandez.

Gastro Health’s Dr. Mariana Middelhof, Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, Dr. Leslie Perla and Dr. Jorge Rosario-Mulinelli cut the ribbon at the grand opening.

Wear Jeans April 21 For Child Abuse Prevention

April is national Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. What can you do to draw attention to child abuse prevention efforts? Wear jeans on April 21. Families First of Palm Beach County has found a way to involve every member of the community in bringing awareness to the issue. Last year, the organization created the Community Denim Project. Families First is asking every business, school and community group to join the effort by gathering employees and peers on Friday, April 21 and asking them to donate $5 to be able to wear denim that day. Last year, the first year for this

effort, approximately 40 local businesses participated. The goal is to remind the entire community of the important role that everyone plays in creating a safe and healthy future for the community’s children. Families First is hoping to double or triple the number of participating organizations this year and is also seeking to include local schools, both public and private. The Community Denim Project is not just another fundraiser — it is a movement that can collectively make an enormous difference to the county’s most vulnerable children. The results of child abuse are far-reaching and affect the life

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Wellington Garden Club To Meet April 3

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, April 3 in the Lakeview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. and a program at 11:30 a.m. on “Nature and Wildlife Photography,” presented by David Bates. Bates, who has lived in Florida for more than 40 years, will share his photos and experiences of capturing wildlife at hotspots locally and around the globe. Bates applies patience, perse-

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Fr. Andrew Rudnicki, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church

Steve Logan, RPB Rotary President

Ken Adams, Former County Commissioner

Dennis Wright, CAFCI President

PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger

Beth Clark, CEO of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

Jermaine Webb, Glades Activist

Diana Stanley, CEO of the The Lord's Place

Sheriff's Deputy Michael LeStrange, President of COPS Helping Kids

Barry Manning, Publisher of the Town-Crier Newspaper

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Jess Santamaria responds to the tributes.

The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach held its annual citizen of the year tribute on Saturday, March 18 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center honoring Jess and Victoria Santamaria. After a buffet dinner, a long list of speakers offered a testimonial tribute thanking the Santamarias for their contributions to the community. Several different organizations presented the Santamarias with plaques. Rotarian Dan Splain acted as master of ceremonies with Father Andrew Rudnicki, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, doing the initial invocation and Pastor Michael Rose concluding with the benediction. The following are brief excerpts from the speakers at this event: Father Andrew Rudnicki (Pastor of Our which Jess Santamaria epitomizes. Jess SanLady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church): tamaria has been behind the Cops Helping Kids I felt in my heart that Victoria and Jess were very program for many years. important to me. I approached him. Jess, I need Robbin Lee (CEO of Wellington Regionyou. He was with me on our church building al Medical Center): I really appreciate that you committee. Jess and Victoria, you taught me so started healthcare in the western communities. In much. I know everything about you in a positive dealing with competitors, Jess never ever once way. Jess, you provide more and more and more. tried to do anything emotional or underhanded. You’re so special. Jess has been there for every addition, for evSteve Logan (RPB Rotary President): Toery service that we added. Thank you for starting night our Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club is honhealthcare in central Palm Beach County. oring Jess and Victoria Santamaria for their serDennis Wright (CAFCI President): With trevice to the community. They have high ethical mendous pride and sense of honor, I stand here conduct, and they’ve helped the community. One tonight to honor Jess and Victoria Santamaria. of the reasons why we’re honoring them. Jess is a life member of CAFCI. Jess is a public Mayor Fred Pinto: I couldn’t even get to the servant and a strong believer in honesty and instage, which tells you the popularity of Jess and tegrity in government. Victoria just looking at this room full of people. PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger: One One of the major improvements in Palm Beach of his most prestigious accomplishments was the County has been the establishment of the Inspeccreation of the Inspector General’s Office. The tor General’s Office to watch over all county govSantamarias’ generous appetite for communiernments. Jess Santamaria was the prime mover ty philanthropy is legendary. He has helped the making that happen. In honor of your service to Sheriff’s Office in so many numerous programs, humanity, the Humanitarian Lifetime Achievelike the PAL that gives kids a chance where they ment Award is hereby presented to Jess and never had one. Your commitment to others is a Victoria Santamaria. Your many years of service guiding light to all of us. I’m proud to call you a to your community, the many lives that you have friend. touched, and for making the world a better place. Beth Clark (Young Singers CEO): The Ken Adams (Former Chairman of the Palm Young Singers of the Palm Beaches helps any Beach County Commission): The sacrifice he’s child who wants to come and sing. Thank you, made his entire life is just awesome. I don’t know Jess and Victoria, for helping the young children of any two people who have given more than the who can’t afford to be part of a program like ours. Santamaria family. Villages and communities We teach life skills through music, and we are throughout the county are still benefiting and will very, very grateful to the Santamarias. continue to benefit because of Jess’ sacrifice. A Diana Stanley (Lord’s Place CEO): We’ve lot of good people now will be elected, standing heard about Jess’ public service. I wanted to talk on Jess’ shoulders. This wouldn’t have happened to you about his heart. You cannot be a public if you hadn’t come along. He has been in public servant unless you have the heart of a servant, service his entire life in one way or another, and and that is what Jess has. And you cannot love he will be an inspiration for others for years to somebody who doesn’t share that same heart, come. and that’s what Victoria also has. I think of these Jermaine Webb (Glades Activist): Rotary two not only as great humanitarians, but as peomeans “Service Above Self.” How appropriate for ple whose heart they live and share. For all the our nominees. His impact on my life has been amazing things you’ve done for The Lord’s Place profound. The world would be better off if we had over the last nine years, we are forever grateful. more Jess and Victoria Santamarias. The most Barry Manning (Town-Crier Publisher): appropriate term to describe the brother is “public Jess almost single-handedly created the Office servant.” He exemplifies that to the truest, sincerof Inspector General. Victoria and Jess Santamest meaning of the phrase. aria, Chris Santamaria, Vincent Santamaria, Lisa Commissioner Melissa McKinlay: I hereby Santamaria, Michelle Santamaria and the grandpresent the Certificate of Appreciation to Jess children Santamaria: Family of the Year, 2017. and Victoria Santamaria for your tireless and selfDan Splain (Master of Ceremonies): There less civic commitment to the betterment of our is no highly successful man who does not have a communities, serving as stewards of the public strong woman standing behind him. And he has and demonstrating honesty, integrity and characcertainly had that with his wife, Victoria. ter in government. Pastor Michael Rose: Jess has been a treDeputy Michael LeStrange (President of mendous blessing to our ministries of Royal Palm Cops Helping Kids): We use boxing as a tool to Covenant Church and our community helping get the kids off the streets and instill honesty, inthose who sometimes need a place to live, betegrity, good sportsmanship, academic success come homeless and need temporary shelter. We and discipline. We all know that Jess Santamaria thank you, Lord, God, for how humble they are, is a great public servant. One of the attributes of how sincere they are, for how giving they are, for a great public servant is honesty and integrity, how they would put others first above themselves. Jess Santamaria’s Response to the Tributes: I believe that from the time, each one of you and I are born, we evolve. We evolve over time into different phases of our lives, and eventually become who we really are. The person in front of you today is the product of good parents — a father who was a judge who always exemplified “equal justice for all,” and a mother who strongly believed in God and sacrificed all her life for her six children, as a single mom after dad died when I was only 3 years old. My mother made sure I went to an excellent American Christian Brothers school from kindergarten through engineering, where I learned the Bible more than once, and I summarized the Bible in two short sentences: “Love God above all; love your neighbor as yourself.” Those two phrases have guided my entire life. Last year, I attended the 100th birthday of a man, who gave me the best advice on how he stayed healthy and mentally sharp after 100 years: “Choose good friends and avoid negative persons.” That is an important principle that has helped me succeed throughout my entire life. I have always chosen good people as my friends; I have always avoided negative persons. Many of my good friends who have inspired me are here tonight; I miss other great friends in my past that have left us — including Leo Shaffer, Vivian Ferrin, Sam Finglass, Bonnie Goldberg, Max Himmelbaum, etc., and my La Salle Christian teachers from kindergarten through college. I am dedicating my poem “Who Am I?” to all my past and present “good friends,” which ends, “I am you/you are me.” Of course, my better half, Victoria has contributed more than half of whatever we may have accomplished. And, as should be obvious to everyone, Victoria and I have good children and grandchildren, who make it easy for us to do what we do. God has truly blessed our family. We thank everyone here tonight, especially the Royal Palm Beach Rotary. God bless all of you.

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(Left to Right) Awards were presented to Jess and Victoria Santamaria by presenters Mayor Fred Pinto, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and Pastors Carolyn and Michael Rose.

Dan Splain presents a gasoline container to Jess to use when the RaceTrac opens.

Speakers Pay Tribute to Jess and Victoria

Fr. Andrew Rudnicki, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church

Steve Logan, RPB Rotary President

Ken Adams, Former County Commissioner

Dennis Wright, CAFCI President

PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger

Beth Clark, CEO of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

Jermaine Webb, Glades Activist

Diana Stanley, CEO of the The Lord's Place

Sheriff's Deputy Michael LeStrange, President of COPS Helping Kids

Barry Manning, Publisher of the Town-Crier Newspaper

Family, Friends and Well Wishers

Grandpa loves us "THIS MUCH!"

Robbin Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center

Jess Santamaria responds to the tributes.

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FAMILIES FIRST HOLDS ASIAN-THEMED FUNDRAISER AT PALM BEACH POLO

Families First of Palm Beach County held an evening of Asian cuisine and entertainment on Thursday, March 23 at Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington. The Chinese Performing Arts Group performed a variety of Asian dances in colorful traditional costumes that dazzled the guests. There was gourmet Asian cuisine and a silent auction to benefit Families First. For more information about Families First, visit www.familiesfirstpbc.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington Rotary Club’s Outrun Cerebral Palsy 5K Set For April 23

The second annual Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K road race will be held Sunday, April 23. The Rotary Club of Wellington, in association with United Cerebral Palsy, will again organize the race. Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida and the charities of the Wellington Rotary Club. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 6:30 a.m. South Shore Blvd. in Wellington will be closed down with the race starting and finishing at the Wellington Amphitheater. Free parking is available at the amphitheater. More than 300 runners, walkers

and wheelchair racers participated in last year’s inaugural race, and more than 500 participants are expected to take part in the 2017 race. Individual and team medals will be awarded to separate age groups. The medals and awards will be presented by race starter Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. Accuchip will be timing the race. There will be live music from the Royal DJs, along with food and drinks provided by Jupiter Donuts, Trader Joe’s, Brooklyn Bagel and Starbucks. The goal of the event organizers is to make this the premier area 5K race of the spring, offering the

ability to support a great cause. Pre-race registration, as well as sponsorship opportunities, are available at www.wellington5k. com. Registration for those 18 years old and older is $30; for those under 18 years old, registration is $25. Companies and organizations are encouraged to enter teams, with a special award for the largest team. Packet pick-up will be at Fit2Run in the Mall at Wellington Green on the evening of Thursday, April 20. Packets will also be available on race day. For more info., e-mail Larry Kemp at larry.kemp@comcast.net.

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Wellington Art Society To Present Annual Scholarships On April 12

The Wellington Art Society will present its annual art scholarship awards to Palm Beach County graduating seniors who are planning a college major in visual arts at either a two-year or four-year institution. The scholarship awards are based on a combination of art work, GPA, the artist’s statement, career goals and recommendations from a faculty member. This year, the Wellington Art Society will award a minimum of five scholarships to young artists. The presentations will take place at the Wellington Community Center on Forest Hill Blvd.

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on Wednesday, April 12. The selected students will bring two or three pieces of their artwork for display. Families of the students and their teachers are invited for the ceremony. The meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation of the scholarships. This presentation ceremony is one of the highlights of the year for the Wellington Art Society as it is one of the many ways the organization gives back to the community. The Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 and has provided many talented young artists with funds for

their art-related expenses, such as art or photographic supplies, books or tuition for visual arts classes. Proceeds from art exhibitions, Art Fest on the Green and the Whole Foods Market solo exhibits help support the scholarship fund. The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization in its 36th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For more information, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

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Habitat CEO Godek To Receive Award

Wellington resident Bernie Godek, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, has been named as one of six recipients of Northwest Community Consortium’s Illumination Award for 2017. Each year, the consortium honors the efforts of individuals who have improved the quality of life for the residents of the community. Godek will be honored for his distinguished service at the fourth annual Illumination Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 6 at the West Palm Beach Marriott “As Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County commemorates its 30th year serving this community, we are very proud to be working together with the City of West Palm Beach and the Northwest Community Consortium in helping to revitalize these historic northwest neighborhoods,” Godek said. “The more we help

Bernie Godek families achieve the stability and self-reliance they need to thrive, the stronger and healthier our neighborhoods are.” To learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, visit www.habitatpbc.org or call (561) 253-2080.

Ervesun Named Top Young Professional

Gabie Ervesun, supply chain manager at Florida Crystals Corporation, was recently named the top “Young Professional” in the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation’s Women of Worth Awards. She was selected from a group of five nominees. “This is an incredible honor,” Ervesun said upon receiving the award during a ceremony at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa attended by more than 300 people. “I have always believed that being actively involved in your community not only benefits your friends and neighbors, but the personal rewards are beyond measure. I am grateful to be able to make a difference in my hometown.” Ervesun, who grew up in Wellington, was the 2016 president of the Young Professionals of Wellington, where she spearheaded a partnership with the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington to build a community garden to educate kids about agriculture, farm-to-table practices and healthy eating. Ervesun also led YPOW’s Xcelerate Wellington competition that helps put young entrepreneurs on the map. The program invites entrepreneurs to pitch their business

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CANA Foundation Hosts Event In Wellington To Help Wild Horses

On a warm evening in Wellington, an eclectic crowd gathered at Idlewild Furnishings for a highly anticipated event, the CANA Foundation’s second annual “Don’t be Idle… Get Wild!” charity celebration on Feb. 24. The evening was hosted in honor, reverence and support for the value, importance and connection between America’s wild horses, native communities and public rangelands. Guests mixed and mingled with the hosts for the evening: Steve Israel, a 16-year veteran of the U.S. House of Representatives, and renowned actor and activist Moses Brings Plenty. Both work with CANA Foundation and represent the movement to #rewildOurWorld. There are currently more than 50,000 wild horses being held in Bureau of Land Management holding facilities throughout the country. The CANA Foundation works to rewild these horses on native lands. The goal for the evening was to bring a diverse group of people together to understand the importance of freeing wild horses. “I was incredibly impressed by the size and energy of the crowd. My sense was that people came with many different political viewpoints but shared common ground on how senseless it is for the federal government to round up and keep tens of thousands of

horses in captivity,” said Israel, current CNN personality and CANA Foundation special advisor. “Standing next to Mo, and fighting to rescue those horses and rewild them on native lands was a great honor. Now the next step will be to raise the funds to adopt the horses and transport them to native lands.” The evening’s rewilding experience began with a viewing of the foundation’s cinematic-quality video that held interviews of people from different tribal affiliations explaining the spiritual and emotional importance of the horse to them and how America’s wild horse roundups are affecting their nations as a whole. The PSA then transitioned to the world debut of the foundation’s inspirational and visually stunning new music video, “Run Free (Tonight)” by Will Strongheart and Jamie LeRose. Finally, the experience turned truly wild with a Native American dance exhibition by Ravenswing Productions. Guests enjoyed an evening outside the confines of traditional charity benefits. Held at Idlewild Furnishings, fine purveyors of reclaimed and repurposed Indonesian wood, the ambiance held a natural, eco-chic vibe with plush daybeds, lounge chairs and open fire pits. Farm to table cocktails and fare were provided by the Wellington Hospitality Group

(Front row) Patrick Brooks, Will Strongheart, and Moses Brings Plenty; (middle row) Emelie Jeffries, Alyssa Mosley, Judy Fuson and Sara-Ann Brings Plenty; and (back row) Manda Kalimian and Danielle DeVincentis. and guests had the chance to sip on Wölffer Estate Vineyard’s new release of its Finca Wölffer Rosé. Unique silent auction items were on display during the evening including biodynamic Zenbunni chocolate, CWD equestrian tack, Naturally Considerate skincare products, and a wide variety of native jewelry and accessories. The teak walls of the venue were draped in wild horse photography by the award-winning Carol Walker, as well as one-of-a-kind

artwork by renowned contemporary indigenous artist Gregg Deal. All sales for the evening went to support the rewilding initiatives at CANA Foundation. CANA initiatives work toward long-term, sustainable solutions that prevent further land degradation, protect and preserve wild horse populations, and encourage a beneficial, thriving ecosystem for today and tomorrow. For more info., visit www.canafoundation. org.

Douglas Elliman Saddles Up For A Good Cause At WEF

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Douglas Elliman gave a big leg up to two equestrian charities during its Winter Equestrian Festival Gala on Saturday, March 11 during the $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix.

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Tyree and Congressman Patrick E. Murphy — in support of Give a Buck for Special Equestrians and the Rider’s Closet. “Douglas Elliman is passionate about giving back to our equestrian communities, and we are delighted to support the important mission of Give a Buck for Special Equestrians and the Rider’s Closet, two charities making tremendous strides for special needs horseback riders, so that they can experience the joy of horses and horsemanship while receiving the life changing benefits of equine therapy,” Herman said. Among the evening’s highlights was an inspiring speech by Lauren Martinez, a special needs horseback rider, who spoke emotionally about how her life has been forever See WEF GALA, page 19

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‘Bionic Broncos’ Excel At Robotics Event

From March 2-4, Palm Beach Central High School’s “Bionic Broncos” team competed valiantly, efficiently, and with “gracious professionalism,” the theme emphasized by the FIRST Robotics Competition. The PBCHS students not only worked diligently and as a team, but they also were able to help other teams by lending tools and hands to other teams in need at various points during the tournament. The students were tasked with building a functional robot in only six weeks. Not only did the students accomplish that feat, but after four matches early in the

tournament of 47 teams, the “Bionic Broncos” were in sixth place. In the end, the team’s tournament record of four wins and six losses placed them in 29th out of 47 teams. Of the nine rookie teams in attendance, the “Bionic Broncos” had the third highest ranking. Congratulates to the “Bionic Broncos:” Aldo Frias (senior/ mechanical engineer/robot driver), Sam Caetano (senior/lead computer programmer), Kailia Williams (sophomore/co-president/ treasurer), Hunter Free (freshman/ lead mechanical engineer), Ian Dominguez (electrical and mechanical engineer), Jared Lacaire (computer programmer), Michael

WLMS Debaters Compete At Bak

On March 1, the Wellington Landings Middle School debate team competed in its fourth away tournament of the 2016-17 Palm Beach County Middle School Debate League season at the Bak Middle School of the Arts. At least one WLMS student placed in every event that the school entered. More than half of the students who competed came back with an award. The students once again continued to show improvement in their skills against some of the best competitors in Palm Beach County. Several students won their events, and all of the debaters did a fantastic job representing the school. With upcoming tournaments at Eagles Landing and the PBCFL Novice Championship at Boca Raton High School, the Wellington

Landings debate team is hoping to finish the year strong. The following students took home individual awards: Congress Chamber A, Robert Williams, Best Presiding Officer; Congress Chamber B, Casey Siner, fourth place; Congress Chamber C, Jeremy Levannier, Best Presiding Officer, Best Legislator (first place); Congress Chamber D, Megan Gonzales, fourth place; Congress Chamber D, Rylee Bleakley, fifth place; Original Oratory, Jaiden Blinston, fourth place; Declamation, Rebeca Lopez-Anzures, fifth place; Dramatic Performance, Jayna Manohalal, third place; Oral Interpretation, Mckenna Wickers, second place; Oral Interpretation, Leilani Feiertag, fourth place; Public Forum, Matthew McGann and Sophia Osborne, first place.

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WES CELEBRATES HIGH IMPACT TEACHERS

Palm Beach Central High School recently received a grant of more than $12,000 from the Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington to purchase sets of Vernier LabQuests and probes. These devices allow students to conduct experiments and collect real data on a variety of environmental topics. Shown above are students Hugh Berra, Edgar Lopez and Mitchell Knight using the dissolved oxygen probe to determine the effect of increased fertilizer on algal growth. As part of the ninth grade AICE environmental management initiative, each student also conducts an original research project.

TKA STUDENTS RECITE PI FOR PIE At a recent faculty meeting, Wellington Elementary School Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan proudly announced the high impact teachers who were recently recognized by the Florida Department of Education. Shown above are teachers Kelly Jo Mills, Kate Lane, Ashley Schroth, Marianella Soriano and Marti Williams with Dr. Vaughan and Assistant Principal Kim Harrington.

Berean Juniors Travel To Washington, D.C.

For the 10th consecutive year, the junior class at Berean Christian School had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to experience an alternative to a traditional classroom educational setting. Students encountered many historical sites such as Ford’s Theater, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the U.S. Capitol Building and much more. The students also had the opportunity to meet U.S. Congressman Tom Rooney (R-District 17), who took the time to meet with the group to answer

questions and give insight about the nation’s government. Teachers and students alike agree that seeing and hearing about the sites firsthand is more beneficial to learning than simply reading about places and events in a textbook. The students enjoyed bonding as a class and interacting with each other in a different setting. Many students said this trip is the highlight of their high school career.

The King’s Academy had a fun Tuesday, March 14 celebrating Pi Day, 3.14. The challenge for high school students, created by the Math National Honors Society at TKA, was to recite pi, the infinite number. Students who recited more than 15 digits received a piece of pie. However, the top three students with the most digits memorized received a gift card. First place received a $50 Visa gift card, second place won a $20 Chipotle gift card and third place won a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card. More than 50 students participated in the event and earned a free slice of pie, but only three received the gift cards. Shown above are Shainia Liu, first place, 10th grade, 351 digits; Graham Popadic, second place, 11th grade, 336 digits; and Giselle De La Rua, third place, 12th grade, 192 digits.

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For some reason, marriage is on my mind, and I have decided that nothing prepares a person for marriage like a wedding. And I’m not talking about the two-word commitment of “I do.” I’m thinking about the many, many, many, many multi-word commitments that lead up to the “I do.” It starts with “Will you?” If you get an “I will,” it quickly progresses into “What about this day? No? How about this one then? Still no good? Well, what about some time next year?” This goes on and on until a date is settled upon that is satisfactory to both parties and most of their guests. Guests. That’s another single word that

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The Sonic BOOMER quickly escalates into multi-word dissertations. Because budgets are seldom bottomless, it’s only fair that each half of the wedding couple should be allowed to invite half of the guests. But some people are from big families and some are not. Should the one with 11 brothers

and sisters have to give up all his friends to accommodate all his family? That doesn’t seem fair. What if one person’s nearest and dearest live nearby and the other’s live a continent or two away? What then? You can see where things get complicated. Food. Oh, food. Choosing wedding fare used to be so easy — chicken or beef, some broccoli on the side and a slice of white cake. If you had an open bar, you were good to go. Not anymore. Alice has allergies. Glen can’t eat gluten. Virginia is a vegan, and Larry is lactose-intolerant. The meat has to be free-range or Freda will get on the lecture circuit, and if the cake was baked anywhere near a peanut,

Penelope is going to swell up like a balloon and possibly die. I don’t know how children who used to eat dirt ended up like this, but mine is not to wonder why. I don’t know how today’s couples do it. Then there’s clothing. Guys have it easy. They rent a tuxedo that’s already seen 100 weddings and have the slacks shortened. Done. Girls have to get the whole bridal party together for lunch, drinks, a group meeting and, hopefully, a consensus. This consensus, of course, is something that is next to impossible to achieve, because if you have six bridesmaids, you have six different body types. Add in hair color and skin tone, and there is

no color in the world that’s going to look good on all of them. Don’t even get me started on shoes. In addition to all of the above decisions, there’s an invitation to be chosen and worded, transportation to be arranged, rooms to be booked, flowers to be ordered, champagne to be bought and on and on and on until — oops! — the day is here! The time is now! Should he? Should she? No time to back out now but, let’s face it, if you got through all the words needed to get this far, saying “I do” is the least of your problems. It’s almost a relief. You’ll be fine. After all, you've survived the process of planning a wedding!

Scary Ads Bearing The IRS Name Are Getting Very Annoying

Yesterday I got a letter that scared me as soon as I took it out of the mailbox. I couldn’t open it right away because I was carrying other mail and walking my puppy. But when I saw it was from the IRS, my heart began to pound. Yes, I turned in my tax returns… with my usual combination of tears at what I was paying and gratitude for not having to think about it for another year. But now I feared trouble. After releasing Lexi from her leash and putting down the rest of the mail, with quivering hands I opened the envelope. I was imagining all sorts of problems. Even though I play it straight with the tax folks, who among us doesn’t get a frisson of fear when hearing from them? I suppose that occasionally, someone gets a letter saying that they have far overpaid and enclosed is a huge check. I have never met one of those lucky people

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler who I believe are as rare as leprechauns. This had to be bad news. Was I being called in for a quickie review (which is about as much fun, I am told, as surgery) or for one of the real special reviews where they go over everything microscopically, no matter how tiny, for their own reasons. (Which is about as much fun as surgery without anesthetic. My brother-in-law who faced that described it as “being hit by a bus.”) So I opened the letter, while at the

back of my mind I was wondering if the meatloaf at the local prison was even half as good as the one Maria makes. I gazed at the letter and then started to curse. It was not from the IRS! It was simply an ad from a Volkswagen dealership, using the format to ensure that people would open their ad. By the way, after this I will never go near that particular dealership, and we do have a Volkswagen right now. I am getting truly angry at how some businesses are using tax anxiety to play on our emotions. Several of my neighbors who saw the ad had the same reaction. Others told me of other similar ads, all designed to scare us. It is bad enough there are constant lies in a lot of the ads we receive. And in the case of mailed ones, the government adds insult to injury by having all of us subsidize these schemes by allowing

low costs for mailing advertising while demanding that citizens pay higher postal rates to send birthday cards to our kids or grandkids. The folks who sent out those scary ads could probably send out dozens of those for what I paid for a card for my daughter. Yes, there should be a law, and if you really expect it, take a sober look at America in 2017. The Postal Service (and I do not mean the really nice people at the local post offices or the ones who actually deliver our mail) really only cares about the advertisers. They will do nothing for ordinary folks. And if you expect your elected representatives to care about something like this, then the new marijuana laws have liberated your thinking earlier than for the rest of us. Another element, of course, is that the IRS is a scary organization. Forget about the news stories on how it targets what

it considers “enemies,” slowing down approval of certain organizations so they can get donations. The real problem is that we are all scared of the system. It is not the average IRS worker, either. Most are quite nice and want to help; I had a problem a few years ago, and they were great. But our system is so convoluted that unless you are able to use the simplest forms, you need to go to specialists. Even the lawmakers who pass the tax laws need them because they don’t understand them either. And every time they “simplify” the laws, they get more complicated and usually provide special benefits quietly only to powerful people who are the ones on television who tell us we really should be paying more. I wish I had a good answer to that one. In the meantime, can we cut back on this scary advertising?

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Valiente Captures USPA Gold Cup In 9-6 Victory Over Coca-Cola The second 26-goal final of the 2017 season was a tale of two games — the second installment

of which went a lot better than the first for Valiente, which turned around a lingering first-half deficit

Valiente’s Adolfo Cambiaso, Diego Cavanagh, Matias Torres Zavaleta and Bob Jornayvaz celebrate with the Gold Cup trophy.

to a 9-6 win in the 2017 USPA Gold Cup Final over Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola came out blazing in the first chukker, looking fiercely determined, as Julian de Lusarreta completed a slick run off a pass from Miguel Novillo Astrada to open the scoring. Shortly after, Julio Arellano converted a safety to give Coca-Cola an early 2-0 lead. With Arellano and Valiente’s Diego Cavanagh both top-rate penalty shooters, both teams needed to avoid fouling. That remained the case through two chukkers, as Valiente was held without a penalty attempt and Coca-Cola used strong teamwork to control open play. Coca-Cola shot at goal four times in the second chukker, converting two of those attempts. Gillian Johnston finished off a Coca-Cola drive, and de Lusarreta completed a knock-in play. Coca-Cola handily increased its lead to 4-1, putting pressure on a Valiente team that has rarely trailed this season. Coca-Cola continued to do an effective job containing Matias Torres Zavaleta up front and not allowing Adolfo Cambiaso to be unmarked at any time, but foul trouble allowed Valiente to make

its way back into the game. Four Coca-Cola fouls in the third chukker resulted in three penalty attempts for Valiente. Cavanagh converted two of them, while Astrada converted a penalty 2 for Coca-Cola. Valiente closed the gap and got back within two goals, trailing 5-3 at halftime. Valiente emerged from the break invigorated and began to seize control. Cambiaso put a long shot through the goalposts from 60 yards out early in the fourth chukker to give Valiente all the momentum. Cavanagh, the leading scorer in the tournament, proceeded to take over the game in the fourth and fifth chukkers. He made four consecutive goals — three from the penalty line and one from the field — to bring his goal total for the game to six and turn a tense game into an 8-6 lead for Valiente. Quiet throughout most of the game, Zavaleta took the ball from his own 60-yard line and used high-octane horsepower to run past the entire Coca-Cola team and finish off a long run. That gave Valiente a three-goal lead as time was running out for Coca-Cola.

Valiente’s Adolfo Cambiaso stays ahead of the pack. Valiente zealously protected its lead, committing no fouls in the sixth chukker and providing Coca-Cola with zero penalty attempts in the second half — a key factor in slowing the Coca-Cola offense. Valiente converted all three penalty attempts and took advantage of Coca-Cola shooting just one-for-six from the field in the second half. Cavanagh was the leading scorer on the day with six goals. Cambiaso added two

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goals, and Zavaleta had one goal in a strong team effort that leaves Valiente undefeated in 26-goal play this season. Next up at IPC is the 26-goal U.S. Open Polo Championship, which caps the winter polo season. The polo season at IPC runs through April 23 with a wide array of social options available each Sunday afternoon. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com.

Moya And Charmeur Win $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*At WEF

Spanish Olympian Sergio Alvarez Moya was the big winner in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* riding Charmeur on Saturday, March 25 at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. Moya beat out two-time U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward aboard veteran partner Rothchild, and young upand-comer Karen Polle of Japan riding With Wings. Earlier in the night, Kent Farrington took the win in the $130,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final riding Dublin, and Ward won the 2017 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Series overall. Guilherme Jorge set the course for the highlight event of the WEF circuit featuring 40 of the season’s top competitors from 17 different countries. Five entries conquered the first round course without fault to head to the jump-off, and only two were clear in the tiebreaker. Polle and With Wings were first to jump the short course in 39.54 seconds, with one rail down, and

ultimately finished third. Moya and Charmeur followed, setting the challenge with a clear round in 37.76 seconds. Beezie Madden and Abigail Wexner’s Coach had one rail in 40.20 seconds to place fifth. Laura Kraut and St. Bride’s Farm’s Confu also dropped one rail in 39.81 seconds to take the fourth-place prize. Last to go, Ward and Sagamore Farm’s Rothchild raced through the course, taking a different inside turn that no one else tried, but still crossed the timers in second place with a time of 38.30 seconds. “I am super happy. My horse jumped amazing,” Moya said of his 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. “I just went as fast as I could. I saw Karen go, and then I knew I had to start fast from jump one, and keep going to the end. My plan was to go one more stride to the combination, but I had a good eight strides, and I just trusted my horse. Then to the next oxer, I had a good gap as well, so I could go and keep on pushing.” Moya had a fantastic WEF circuit, placing third in week

three’s $130,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3* and second in week four’s $216,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 4* with G&C Unicstar de l’Aumone, third in week seven’s $380,000 Suncast Grand Prix CSI 5* aboard Arrayan, and again third in week nine’s $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5* with Charmeur, before taking WEF’s biggest prize last Saturday in week eleven. “For me, this is one of the best shows in the world. Most of the best and most competitive riders in the world are here,” Moya said. “I think that to have so many weeks here, and to be so consistent, is a great opportunity to bring a horse up like this. I have had Charmeur since he was 6 years old, and I just feel very happy and very proud that we got to win a five-star Grand Prix here.” Moya noted that Charmeur does not have that much experience at the Grand Prix level. “He just got better and better here at this show,” Moya said. “I think it is a great place to bring horses up, and obviously to jump

such a Grand Prix they have to be really ready. I think from here on, we can go anywhere in the world.” Saturday night concluded Moya’s time in Wellington for the winter circuit. The Olympian, European Championships silver medalist and reigning Spanish champion is now headed to compete in next week’s FEI World Cup Jumping Final with top mount Arrayan before continuing his season in Europe. For Ward and longtime mount Rothchild, the pair gave it their best on Saturday night, but settled for second place. “I have to watch [Rothchild] a little bit on the slice to the verticals, so the first two jumps were a bit of a challenge for me,” he said. “I went in and I looked at the cut inside the gazebo, and I decided not to do it. Then when I turned back on the oxer, I kind of saw the line, and I knew I was too slow to have a chance, so I figured at that point it was worth the risk. I thought maybe at that point, the turn did so much that I

Sergio Alvarez Moya rides Charmeur to victory PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

did not have to go as fast to the last fence. I took a little bit off, but Sergio did not leave much room.” Yet Ward was thrilled with the work put in by his 16-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding. “This is his eighth year jumping Grand Prix events in Palm Beach. He is just a remarkable animal. I am blessed to have had him, and

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Timeless Hits With Today’s Sound When The Company Men Visit Dolly Hand April 6

The Company Men, a nationally recognized pop vocal group, will perform timeless hits with today’s sound at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Company Men have appeared on numerous national and regional television shows, including Hallmark Home and Family, Good Day New York and PBS to name a few. They have shared stages with and opened for artists like Mariah Carey, Colbie Caillat, Daughtry, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole and most recently, Billy Idol and Sheena Easton. Unlike any other four-man vocal group touring today, the Company Men uniquely interweave today’s Top 40 hits with re-imagined classics by blending songs by your favorite artists, including Sam Smith,

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Haas Foundation Awards PBSC $20K For Scholarships More scholarship assistance is on the way for students in Palm Beach State College’s Machining Technology Program. The college has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship grant award from the Gene Haas Foundation to help cover the educational expenses of students in the 1,500 clock-hour postsecondary adult vocational program. This is the second award that PBSC has received since 2015 from the California-based foundation, bringing the total to $40,000. So far, the Palm Beach State College Foundation, which oversees the scholarship application process, has awarded scholarships to 10 students. Five or six additional

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continued from page 1 Debra and Gary Cramer, who own two 1.55-acre properties. At the March 21 council meeting, Councilman Dave DeMarois asked whether the annexations were being paid for by the property owners or the town, and Town Manager Bill Underwood said the town was paying, per a resolution passed by the council stating that voluntary annexations would be paid by the town. “If someone wants to come in and assist the town with future taxes, the council decided it would be best for the town to pick up the initial costs into the town, because henceforth they will be remitting money,” Underwood said. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo

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scholarships will be awarded this summer. “These are students who are working very hard to get the knowledge and skills to have a good career,” said Rick Reeder, associate dean of trade and industry. “Like many other students, they have responsibilities other than school. The scholarships help take one issue off the plate for them, and that’s funding their education.” Reeder applauded Lynn Highsmith, director of the program, for successfully writing both grant applications to help her students. The Machining Technology Program is accredited by the National Institute for Metal Working

Skills. It currently has 15 students in the day program and 15 students in the night program — the maximum capacity — preparing students for careers as a machinist. Reeder said the additional award further demonstrates that the program is highly regarded by the

Notes for Kaidan, a fundraiser to honor Kaidan Mollison and benefit the Crestwood Middle School band program, will take place Thursday, April 6 at TGI Fridays (580 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). Mollison, a Crestwood band member, loved

said the resolution approved by the council identifies specific areas that could seek voluntary annexation. Councilman Ron Jarriel asked if the voluntary annexation is cost-effective. “How much will we be paying? I’ve got the taxes that they will be paying and what they have paid in the last few years,” Jarriel said. “I do not believe we will ever receive the money back that we have invested in bringing these people into the town. I guess I voted for it like everybody else, but I think it’s time for this council to think about the future when we invite people into this town, and we tell them we’re going to pay all the costs to get them in here. I don’t think we’re going to reap the money back where the taxes are going to be lower than Wellington or Royal Palm Beach. They’re reaping a benefit by just coming into our town.”

Jarriel asked why town staff had not done a cost-benefit study, and Underwood said the property owners would be paying taxes to the town forever. “Number one, you’re assured to get the money back,” Underwood said. “Number two, those parcels are abutting commercial areas. You don’t know what’s going to happen in those areas in the next 10 years or 20 years. I suspect it may not stay residential forever. But I do know you’re going to collect taxes forever, and the cost benefit is you’re going to get your money back.” Mayor Dave Browning commented that historically the area is considered part of Loxahatchee Groves. “To me, our neighbors to the east took that land from us,” Browning said, explaining that Royal Palm Beach said it would fight the town’s incorporation

Cora Bowers To Compete For Miss Teen Title

Cora Bowers of that each contestant is Loxahatchee was rejudged on during all cently selected to parphases of competition. ticipate in the 2017 If Bowers were to Miss Teen pageant win the title of Miss competition that will Teen, she would reptake place Sunday, resent her community April 9. at the national comBowers learned of petition in Orlando. her acceptance into More than $30,000 this year’s competiin prizes and awards tion when the pageant will be presented at the announced selections national competition. Cora Bowers following interviewCommunity busiing in the local area. Bowers nesses, organizations and private submitted an application and took individuals will assist Bowers in part in an interview session. participating in this year’s comBowers will be competing for petition by becoming her official her share of thousands of dollars in sponsors. Through sponsorships, prizes and specialty gifts that will contestants receive all the necbe distributed to contestants. She essary training, rehearsals and will be competing in the Miss Teen financial support that will allow division, one of four divisions that them to become confident and will have young ladies ages of 7 well-prepared contestants. through 20 competing in modeling Any business, organization or routines. Most importantly, Bow- private individual who may be ers will display her personality interested in becoming a sponsor and interviewing skills while in- to Bowers should contact the Miss terviewing with this year’s judging Teen pageant coordinator at (877) panel. Personality is the top aspect 910-4190.

April 8 Shredding Event To Benefit Wellington Cares

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Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). During the event, Wellington Cares will be accepting canned goods and non-perishable food items to be donated to the Wellington Cares Food Pantry. For shredding, a donation of $5 is requested for a small box and $10 for a large box. For info., visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com.

if those parcels were included. “It’s part of historic Loxahatchee Groves. I would like to see us get it back. I don’t think it’s going to cost us that much, and it would be part of the town. It’s already part of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.” Councilman Ryan Liang said

he favored the annexation because it would bring the town and the LGWCD closer to matching boundaries. “It will make it simpler in the future if we can work toward that,” Liang said. “I think it’s worthwhile.” Councilman Todd McLendon said he agreed with Underwood

that the town would get the money back eventually. “Unless you know the end of the world is around the corner, we’re going to get the money back,” McLendon said. McLendon made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

prospects are, what we think we need to do and where we need to hit big budget items,” Schofield said. “I want them to have an active part in this year’s budget and planning, because we’re government, and it’s hard to change directions in one year. It takes a couple of years, and a lot of years to make significant changes.” He added that the council members are better at keeping their hands on the pulse of the community and what residents really want. “It’s our opportunity to sit them down where they’re not having to make votes, they’re not having to worry about who’s sitting out there in the audience who doesn’t

like what they may or may not do,” Schofield said. “This is a chance where they really get to think about what they want Wellington to be.” One of the interesting things about this year’s session is that two of the council members grew up in Wellington and chose to come back after college, he said. “When you grew up and went to school, why did you come back? Why did you choose the neighborhoods you’re in?” Schofield asked rhetorically. “Those are the kinds of things that people their age are going to be making decisions about, and we want Wellington to continue to be a viable choice going into the future.”

are extra-special. “Some of the letters on my door are from kids I would have least expected to write about me,” she said. That kindness, from the students, who could have written a letter to anyone, shows Martinez what an impact she makes in their lives. Having the adults around her recognize that impact was just an added honor. “I was nominated for this and

for the teacher of the year award for Elbridge Gale at the same time,” she noted. Her peers, the teachers at the school, nominated her for the teacher of the year award. “I never thought I would be nominated for something that is teacher-based,” she said. “Counselor is different from teacher, but as a counselor, you are a teacher, because you’re teaching them to be better people.”

Wings and I are so consistent at this level now, and that we are in these jump-offs. I thought the course tonight was really, really tricky. It was definitely the trickiest Grand Prix that I have jumped this circuit.” Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo wrapped up a fantastic evening of show jumping with his remarks and congratulated the top riders. “I think there is consistently

great sport at WEF,” Bellissimo said. “The crowd has become a lot more engaged, and you can see the people really following the sport. I think there is top sport here, and we are very excited about it.” Margie Engle earned the Leading Lady Rider Award for week 11, presented by Martha Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The 12-week WEF circuit concludes this weekend. For more information, visit www.pbiec.com.

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continued from page 1 where we want to go over the next 10 to 20 years,” he said. “We’re going to talk about housing, we’re going to talk about finance, we’re going to talk about what our roads are going to look like and what we’re going to do with the halfcent surtax.” He said the workshop is also an important step in beginning budget discussions. “We talk to them about where we’ve come, what the budgetary

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continued from page 3 letter to someone at the school, be it a teacher, custodian, principal or anyone else, who they felt was kind to them. All of the teachers have posted the letters on their doors, but to Martinez, the letters on her door Scott Durkin, Martha Jolicoeur and Jay Phillip Parker. An all-volunteer organization Founded by Georgina Bloomfounded in 2013 by Sissy De- berg, the Rider’s Closet is a Maria, Give a Buck for Special clothing exchange program that Equestrians provides financial makes important gear more acsupport to therapeutic horseback cessible to therapeutic riding riding facilities throughout Flori- programs, pony clubs, intercolda, Georgia, North Carolina and legiate riding programs and indiNew York. Give a Buck’s mission vidual riders in need. The Rider’s is to share the joy of horses and Closet accepts gently used show horsemanship with children and clothes and riding gear, and then veterans facing difficult physical donates the items to those who and emotional life challenges. request them.

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Wellington Cares, which has been serving Wellington residents over 65 for free since 2010, has now opened a food pantry to continue serving the needs of Wellington’s senior residents. The Rotary Club of Wellington will be holding a Shredding Fundraiser with the help of Total Shredding on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the

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changed through the power of equine therapy, while Dr. Heather Kuhl explained the therapeutic benefits, which range from improving balance to enhancing fine motor skills. “Douglas Elliman is a longstanding sponsor of the Winter Equestrian Festival. We are very pleased to support such a worthwhile cause that is uplifting hearts, minds, bodies and spirits of children and veterans facing some of life’s most difficult challenges,” Parker said. The event raised more than $30,000 for Give a Buck for Special Equestrians and the Rider’s Closet, which will provide 30 much-needed scholarships for deserving children and veterans with disabilities so that they can experience the benefits of equine therapy.

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NIC ROLDAN’S SUNSET POLO & WHITE PARTY RETURNS TO WANDERERS CLUB Nic Roldan, along with Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, hosted the second annual Nic Roldan’s Sunset Polo & White Party on Friday, March 24 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. There were silent and live auctions to benefit Brooke USA, a nonprofit that helps working equines around the world. The poolside party featured live singing performances and a DJ, along with a short polo game. For more information, visit www.brookeusa.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Nic Roldan, Jessica Springsteen, Justin Daniels, Grant Ganzi, Henry Porter, Her Majesty’s Consul General David Prodger, Timmy Dutta, Tony Calle, Nick Manifold, Brandon Phillips, Darren Marotta and Kris Kampsen.

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When Tropical Hay & Feed closed in the Grove Marketplace on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, the location did not stay closed for long. Andrew and Danielle Parsons recently opened Turtle Creek, with a focus on high-quality, affordable hay and supplies for horses and livestock. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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Wildcat Trey Gilbert Signs To Play For Keiser

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Turtle Creek Store Offers Affordable Hay And Supplies A lot of people, myself included, were thrilled when Tropical Hay & Feed opened in the Grove Marketplace on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Owners June and Bob Orvis started out trucking hay down from southern Ontario, then finally took the plunge and opened the store in 2013. But then tragedy struck. June suffered a stroke and passed, and Bob didn’t want to stay on alone. The store closed abruptly in 2016. However, the location did not stay closed for long. Andrew and Danielle Parsons live in Loxahatchee with their menagerie of cows, goats, donkeys, dogs, cats and Warmblood horses, which they breed. Four years ago, they started a small hay business, delivering bales to friends and neighbors. “We saw a need for affordable hay of consistent quality,” Andrew said. “It also helped offset the cost of feeding our own animals.” Through word of mouth, the business quickly grew, and they were kept busy bringing bales of orchard/timothy and Tifton hay, from their own farm in Georgia, to various houses. Then the empty store became available. They contacted the leasing company and took possession of the bay located at 5046 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road on Oct. 28. Customers began stopping by, but there was still a lot to do to get ready. “Opening the store was pretty scary,” An-

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Andrew and Danielle Parsons, with Joannie Hopkins, showing off bales of hay. description of the place: River of Turtles. additional suggested products. As Danielle Hence, Turtle Creek. said, “If you don’t see it, ask.” The store is open Monday to Friday from They have a variety of hays starting at 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. $11.95 a bale, 2- and 3- string alfalfa, T&A, to 4 p.m. They offer a full line of Mana Pro, orchard grass, orchard timothy, orchard alfalfa, ADM and Buckeye feed for horses, goats, round bales and Tifton. pigs, rabbits and chickens, Victor dog food, “We offer year-round consistently highshavings, and shelves full of supplements, quality hay at affordable prices,” Andrew first aid items, fly spray, buckets — all the said. “The hardest part of bringing hay to usual suspects. They’re also willing to stock See ROSENBERG, page 35

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Scenthound Announces Newest ‘Scenter’ In Wellington

Scenthound, a convenient and affordable way for dog parents to get routine care and clips for their dogs, will open its fourth Palm Beach County “Scenter” on Saturday, April 8 at the Courtyard Shops in Wellington at Greenview Shores Blvd. and Wellington Trace. In celebration of the new location, Scenthound will give away 500 free Essential Care Packages to new customers during the month of April. The signature essential care pack includes a conditioning bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and teeth brushing and is a $35 value. This offer is available by appointment only. Call (561) 469-2186 to schedule. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. “We created Scenthound to make routine care affordable and accessible to all dog parents,” said Tim Vogel, Scenthound founder and CEO. “Our mission is to educate dog

parents about monthly maintenance and to provide an easy way for them to get their dogs the care they need to live longer, happier and healthier lives. We’re thrilled to be expanding to serve the Wellington community of dog owners.” Scenthound’s Monthly Care Club provides basic care services for dogs, such as bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing for as little as $25 a month. Club members also receive discounts on all other services such as blow-drying and basic clips and benefit from special member-only promotions. The first five letters in “Scenthound” stand for the five core areas of maintenance: skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth. Scenthound has additional locations in Jupiter, West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. Visit www. scenthound.com for hours and information.

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Northern County ABWA To Host 21st Annual Fashion Show On April 15

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its 21st annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens.

The cost is $40 before the event. Tickets at the door will be cash or check only and are $45. To purchase tickets via credit card, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org and select “guest reservation.” The Embassy Suites Hotel is

located at 4350 PGA Blvd. Fashion Coordinator Rose Meyerowich will present spring and resort fashions from local boutiques. Proceeds will help support education, professional development and scholarships.

Attendees can expect spectacular fashions, a luncheon and a chance to win some of the door prizes donated by businesses, buy raffle tickets for great items, participate in a 50/50 raffle, get gift baskets and more. For tickets or more information,

call Sam Markwell (561) 644-2384. The ABWA also will present its third annual Woman of Excellence Award. The award will be made from Palm Beach County residents who have shown an outstanding example of volunteerism.

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Rock Steady Boxing Available For Parkinson’s Patients Rock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program based on training used by boxing pros and adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, is now available locally. The program involves regular exercises — such as stretching, bicycling, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and lots of non-contact boxing — led by experienced trainers/coaches. Rock Steady Boxing serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability. “We are fortunate to be able to bring this program to West Palm Beach,” said Chanda Morra, who

successfully completed the Rock Steady Boxing Training Camp and is certified to offer Rock Steady Boxing training classes to local residents with Parkinson’s. Classes start Monday, April 3 at 3 p.m. at American Top Team West Palm Beach, located at 6903 Vista Parkway North, Suite 5, near the intersection of Okeechobee Blvd. and Jog Road. Classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m. The Rock Steady Boxing Method was developed in Indianapolis over a seven-year period. In 2012, the

training camp was launched to share the Rock Steady Boxing Method with people who are fighting back against Parkinson’s effects. Today, there are more than 300 Rock Steady Boxing affiliates in 35 states, as well as international affiliates. All completed the requirements of Rock Steady Boxing and have been certified by the Rock Steady Boxing headquarters and training center in Indianapolis. “We have always believed in the Rock Steady Boxing method,” said Rock Steady Boxing Executive Director Joyce Johnson. “When

evidence began to emerge that our program had a very positive impact on the ‘boxers,’ our mission became clear — to share our knowledge and experience with all people with Parkinson’s. That is why we decided to make our training available worldwide, to train as many as we can, so together, we can improve the care of people with Parkinson’s everywhere.” Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit organization, was founded in Indianapolis in 2006 with six participants. Participation has steadily increased and now includes men and women

ranging in age from 35 to 90. Classes are geared to people at all stages of Parkinson’s disease. Multiple volunteers contribute their time and talents to assist with the classes. It is estimated that 1 million to 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease, with as many as 10,000 diagnosed in Palm Beach County. To learn more about Rock Steady Boxing South Florida, visit http:// southflorida.rsbaffiliate.com. More information about Rock Steady Boxing and Parkinson’s disease is available at www.rocksteadyboxing.org.

New Cricket Wireless Store Opens In Royal Palm Beach

A new Cricket Wireless store has opened at 1199 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Village Royale shopping plaza. The store is owned and operated by Y&S Immokalee. This is the first Cricket Wireless store to open in Royal Palm Beach. Y&S Immokalee also opened the first Cricket store in Loxahatchee Groves earlier this year. Cricket Wireless brings consumers simple, transparent plans, starting at $30 a month with no annual contract, rate plan pricing that includes monthly taxes and

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with fun and creativity for children ages 6 to 18. It runs weekdays from June 5 to Aug. 4 (no classes July 3-7) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. High-quality art education includes drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics and printmaking. Teens can discover the latest developments in 3D printing technology with the Armory’s new 3D printers. Most instructors have a master’s degree and all have had a background check. This safe, enriching environment for your child is located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org/youthartcamps.

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Camp 1917 Summer Day Camp is the ultimate day camp filled with action, adventure and fun. Campers make new friends, develop new skills and create memories that will last a lifetime. For nine weeks of the summer, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches offers its traditional day camp experience for campers ages 5 to 12. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of programs such as swimming, arts & crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, field trips and special events. Camp runs from June 5 to Aug. 4, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before April 28, registration is $49; camp is $140 for Y members and $165 for non-members. After April 28, registration is $80; camp is $165 for Y members and $180 for non-members. The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 2085 S. Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 968-9622. Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts & crafts and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com. For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. The

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Goddard Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer camp curriculum incorporates its F.L.EX. Learning Program (fun, learning experience) and STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. The camp runs from June 5 to Aug. 10 and features three different themes. It is for children 1 to 7 years old. For more info., visit www.goddardschool.com/wellingtonfl or call (561) 333-2020. The Goddard School located at 2665 State Road 7. Golden Grove Gator Camp is back and ready for fun. Gator Camp at Golden Grove Elementary School will run for eight one-week sessions June 5 through July 28 (no camp on July 4). Campers entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Campers do not have to be enrolled at Golden Grove to attend. Each week will have a theme and activities to match, such as Brain Games, Mysteries, Dinosaur Hunt, Under the Sea, Olympics, Dirty Science, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got Talent and Game Show Mania. Campers will enjoy field trips, on-campus programming, group activities, cooking and arts & crafts. Call Pat Packard at (561) 904-9730 for more information. Gymnastics Camp at TGR is filled with fun days of gymnastics, games, fitness, movies, crafts, field trips and more. Your child will learn a ton from professional, certified and fun gymnastics coaches, who engage children at every turn. Come and enjoy the 23,000-square-foot facility with in-ground pits and 30-foot trampolines. Weekly themes include Mad Science, Olympic Week, Cooking with Chef David and more. The cost varies from $50 to $210. The Gymnastics Revolution is located at 6714 White Drive in West Palm Beach. For info., call (561) 848-4577 or visit www.thegymnasticsrevolution.com. 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-thescenes 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.

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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. Each day at Lion Country Safari’s Safari Day Camp is filled with fun, adventure and hands-on learning. Campers ages 6 to 13 experience wildlife and wild places, become a zoo keeper for a day, swim, play games, make crafts and enjoy behind-the-scenes activities at Lion Country Safari. Camp sessions run Monday through Friday from June 12 to Aug. 11. Tuition includes daily lunch and snack, T-shirt, water bottle and cap. Register online, but hurry; spots fill quickly. Save $65 per week by registering early. For more info., call (561) 7931084, ext. 2127, or visit www.lioncountrysafari.com. Know an aspiring scientist? Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camp gives children ages 6 to 17 the amazing opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal ecosystems, enjoy hands-on science activities and much more. Campers will also learn about fun ways to protect the oceans. Sessions include Turtle Adventures, Sea Turtle Savers, Conservation Kids (610) and Field Experiences (14-17). Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late pickup at 5 p.m. is available for an additional fee. For more info., visit www.marinelife.org/camp. Come to camp at the Palm Beach Zoo for one week or the entire summer. Each week offers a unique wildlife theme featuring zoo-keeping activities, behind-thescenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities and interactive fountain time. Younger themes include Cirque de Zoolé, Dr. Zoo Little, Animal Oddities and more. Older kids will love Zoo Veterinarians, the Great Zoo

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“Escape Room” Challenge and Engineering for Animals. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games and much more. The zoo offers programs for ages 5 to 14. Lunch, before care and after care are available for an additional charge. Register online at www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp. Summer is made for adventure at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The Science Center’s camp is perfect for young scientists ages 4 to 14. Each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts and outdoor activities led by expert science educators. Themes include Lego Robotics, Seaside Science, Space Race, MinecraftEDU and more. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before-care and after-care available. Register for your favorite week(s) at www.sfsciencecenter.org/camp. For more info., call (561) 370-7723.

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Western Academy Charter School will host Stallion Camp for kindergarten through eighth grade. Kindergarteners must be 5 years old by the first day of camp, which is June 5. Campers from other schools are welcome. Campers will go on three field trips per week to places like bowling, ice skating, roller skating, Calypso Bay, Joey’s Outback, swimming, the science museum, movies and the zoo, to name a few. Campus days include crafts, video games, themed days and contests, plus more. Sessions are $370 each and run two weeks at a time. Before care is available starting at 7 a.m. The camp fee includes transportation and admission to field trips, breakfast, lunch and snacks each day. Call the school at (561) 792-4123 or the aftercare director at (561) 795-2186 for more info. The school is located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400.

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St. David’s Episcopal School, located at Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace in Wellington, offers an onsite program for the summer for ages 3 to 8 years old. Campers can for a day or for the whole week. Camp activities include water play, outside play, movie day, bible stories, games and music. The theme this summer is “Under the Sea.” Campers will explore the ocean in all its beauty and ignite their creativity with special crafts and activities. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for $125 per week or $30 per day. Call (561) 793-1272 for more information, or visit www.stdavidsepiscopalschool.com.

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Wildcat Linebacker Trey Gilbert Signs To Play For Keiser

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School football standout Trey Gilbert recently signed a letter of intent to play for Keiser University. The senior outside linebacker will make history as part of the university’s inaugural football season. “We’ll be the first to touch all the new equipment,” said an excited Gilbert. “We’ll be the first to sweat in the weight room and everything.” The Mississippi native moved to Florida in his junior year with his mother and four siblings for a new start on life. He settled in at Royal Palm Beach High School, where he continued to play football. His career began at Lake Cormorant High School in Mississippi, where he played for the varsity squad. He then played inside and outside linebacker for the Wildcats both his junior and senior year. Royal Palm Beach is known to have a stingy defense, which is where Gilbert began to shine. “I tried to play a big role on defense, and be a team leader and motivator,” Gilbert said. “I would come to practice and fire everybody up.” Gilbert’s breakout season was his senior year. His accomplishments include 76 solo tackles, seven sacks, three pass deflections and a blocked field goal. He made so much noise this season on the Wildcats

defense, it drew the attention of the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game committee. “It helped me because we went against great talent,” Gilbert said. “It was the best of the best, and that’s how it will be in college.” Gilbert played on Team Florida’s defense as linebacker, and took on an integral role in Florida’s 22-14 win over Georgia. Gilbert was a multi-sport student athlete, excelling also as a wrestler in the 170-pound and 182-pound weight classes. He placed third in the district tournament, which qualified him for regionals. Gilbert will finish out his high school athletic career on the school’s track and field team, where he runs the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, the four-by-one relay and the long jump. He also played two years of varsity soccer. There is a formula that Gilbert has used during his high school career. “I use the other sports to better prepare me for football,” Gilbert told the Town-Crier. “Soccer gave me endurance; wrestling helped me tackle better; and track and field built speed.” His rationale makes sense, and it appears to have paid great dividends. Gilbert selected Keiser over other offers because he wanted the opportunity for his family to see him play, and he welcomed the chance to be a part of history in the making, being

Royal Palm Beach High School football standout Trey Gilbert tackles a West Boca ball carrier. on the Keiser football program’s first roster. “It’s special and a new beginning,” he said. When Gilbert was invited to the campus and met coach Doug Socha, he made quite an impression. “I was the only one who showed

up dressed professionally, and they understood my drive,” Gilbert said. “My mother works two jobs, and she always tells me if you want something, you have to work to get it.” Gilbert’s ultimate goal is to play

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in the National Football League and to help his mother and his younger brother, who was on Royal Palm Beach’s freshman team last season. Gilbert added that playing college football locally will help him be See GILBERT, page 34

WHS Basketball Squad Reflects On Memorable Season

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report There is no doubt that Wellington High School boys basketball is now on the map, especially after the program’s recent successes. In the past four years, the Wolverines have won consecutive district titles, two regional titles

Wellington’s Trent Frazier works a lay-up in the regional semifinal against Lake Worth.

and a state championship in 2015. This year, Wellington made it through some grueling games en route to Florida’s own “Final Four.” Along the way, they earned the 2017 district crown and their second regional title in three years. The Wolverines compiled a spectacular 27-4 record (an 87 percent

win average), while playing some of the best teams in Florida throughout the season. During the run, Wellington maintained a consistent position in Palm Beach County’s top 10. What the Wolverines lacked in height, they made up for in their ability to counterattack quickly, utilizing their speed and accuracy at the rim.

Wellington tallied 2,183 total points on the season, while giving up only 1,665 points and suffering one solitary home loss. A big contributor to these numbers was senior standout and Illinois commit Trent Frazier, who not only put up 855 points this year but also had 80 steals, 162 deflections and 195

The 2016-17 Wellington High School basketball team went 27-4 and won district and regional titles.

rebounds. Frazier was recently awarded the 2017 All-Palm Beach County 9A-7A Player of the Year. The recognition coins him as one of the area’s best prospects. Wellington head coach Matt Colin, in his ninth year with the Wolverines, praised Frazier. “He’s See WOLVERINES, page 35

WHS senior Sage Chen-Young goes up for a basket in the regional finals rematch against Coral Springs. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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2017 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Concludes Successful Season The 2017 Adequan Global Dressage Festival concluded Saturday, March 25 at the Equestrian Village site at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington with victories for Adrienne Lyle and Juan Matute Guimon in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses, and the

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FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Yellow Bird Farm. The 2017 AGDF had another successful season, hosting seven CDI events, two CPEDI competitions and national shows from January through March 25. Lyle and Salvino, a 2007 Hanoverian stallion owned by Salvino Part-

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continued from page 33 more available to help train his younger brother. “It’s important for me to mentor my little brother,” he said. “He can come to watch my games with my mom and sisters, too.” Gilbert already knows what he wants to study at Keiser. “I want to study sports medicine or criminal justice,” he said. “I have law enforcement in my family, and it really interests me.” As he gets ready to make the transition to the next level, Gilbert is carefully mapping out his course for the future. To follow Gilbert and the Keiser University Seahawks as they gear up for their inaugural season, visit www.kuseahawks.com.

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ners LLC, ended their competitive winter circuit with a 73.510 percent in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*. Salvino was purchased for Lyle two years ago, after the retirement of her World Equestrian Games and 2012 Olympic mount Wizard. “This idea was born to work on syndication to buy horses for high performance riders who were out of a horse to ride,” Lyle said. “Salvino came about after five long trips to Europe to look at horses. We found him as an 8-year-old, and he showed some talent, but that was by no means confirmed at the time. We stayed out of the ring last year, just spending the time that it takes to get to know a new horse. We spent the time training and strengthening, and I think that it paid off, because he seems to be going in there happy and calm, and that is our main goal.” The pair has been competing nationally throughout the winter, and made their 2017 debut in the international ring earlier in the week. “I think he loves the international ring,” Lyle said. “He doesn’t seem fazed by the environment at all. He’s not really an anxious horse, and he really stepped up to the plate for me today. We are still working on some things, such as putting the piaffe more in one spot, as well as more

power in the extensions. Bit by bit it’s coming along, and I’m really thrilled with him today. It was a great score and a great effort, and I think there is a lot more in him still.” Second place in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3* was awarded to Shelly Francis and Danilo, a 2004 Hanoverian gelding owned by Patricia Stempel, scoring 71.353 percent. Later in the afternoon, 19-yearold Matute and Dhannie Ymas, a 2007 Hanoverian gelding owned by Yeguada de Ymas S.L., climbed to the top of the leaderboard in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 3* with an impressive score of 75.050 percent. “I was very pleased to not only finish first in the last ride of the season,” Matute said, “but also with the feeling overall. It was quite good, and I’m trying to find a balance with how much power I should ask for without losing the softness and relaxation. I believe that today with Dhannie, I approached that balance well, and I believe that this ride reflected that.” Matute is happy with his winter season overall. “I have four horses that I competed at the FEI level, and they all had very valuable seasons, and I think that we all progressed a lot,” he said. “I have to keep in mind that these are

Adrienne Lyle and Salvino. all horses I was riding in the Juniors not so long ago. For example, last night was only Quantico Ymas’ second freestyle under the lights, and two years ago, I was doing Young Riders with him. The amount of progress that we have been able to make in such a short period of time is unbelievable. It gives me goosebumps, and I’m very proud of the work we are putting in, as well as the results we are getting back out.” Diane Creech and Robbie W, a 2003 Oldenburg gelding owned by Louise Leatherdale, earned a 74.350 percent, landing them in second place. For more information about the AGDF, visit www.globaldressage festival.com.

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SPORTS & RECREATION put on a Wolverine jersey, and he brought to our team a competitive spirit with a strong will to win,” Colin said. Senior Sage Chen-Young was the other half of the duo. The dual-sport athlete excelled in football and has

recently committed to Keiser University’s football program. ChenYoung delivered 324 total points and 194 assists for the Wolverines, but was equally devastating to opposing teams with 109 deflections and 146 rebounds.

policy. We’ll either issue credit or switch the hay out. Local delivery is free for orders over $75.” When the shopping plaza was originally built, it was in the middle of orange groves. Now, the trees are gone and the land is slated to become the development of Westlake. Andrew shrugged and said: “Growth is inevitable. We hope the new residents will make our community stronger and more successful. I like to look on the positive side. A lot of those people might be interested in giving their kids riding lessons or maybe boarding horses locally.” Andrew said that even though their customer base has morphed from a handful to a boatload, they still try to know all their customers, and customers’ horses, by name. They like to keep up with each horse’s needs so they can make good hay and feed recommendations. “We’re a feed store for the people,” he said. Joannie Hopkins stopped by to say hi and place an order. “I’m

super-excited they’ve opened the store,” she said. “I’ve been dealing with them for about five years. The store is amazing.” She likes the quality products and convenient location. “I’m buying all my supplies from them, buckets and fly spray and pitchforks,” Joannie said. “Their hay is the best. They have very heavy bales, huge bales. I get the orchard alfalfa. My horse is a finicky eater, and he loves it. There’s not one scrap left over. This is fabulous! I’m thrilled to officially welcome Turtle Creek to the neighborhood.” Since then, the customer base has grown steadily, and the store has been going strong. Andrew and crew have their hands full keeping up with everything, but they’re managing just fine. They have a regular delivery schedule to different areas each day, and offer even more hay and feed choices. To learn more, call the store at (561) 841-6159, Andrew at (561) 573-6269 or Danielle at (561) 3462942.

“Playing for coach Colin, you don’t only get a good coach, you get a guy who cares for his players,” Chen-Young said. Senior guard Anfernee Rosario was another driving force on the team, making way for Frazier and Chen-Young to get to the rim. “My most memorable moment was getting revenge against Coral Springs in the regional finals game this year,” Rosario said. Wellington won 82-62, avenging last year’s regional finals loss to the Colts. The rematch victory earned them this year’s regional championship crown and propelled them into the state final four, where they fell shy in the final second 52-50 to Kissimmee-Osceola. “I will miss the great bonding and team practices and how we worked as one to get to where we got this year,” Rosario said. Rosario was another dual-sport athlete and soon will decide where he wants to continue playing football. It was unanimous that the team’s most memorable moment was defeating Coral

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Springs to win the regional title, and advance with a berth at the state final four. Also clear is that there now exists an expectation of success within the Wellington gymnasium, and that the accolades earned this season will continue to echo in the hallways at WHS. The team’s recent success probably will induce a thirst for the next year’s squad to continue the winning tradition. The 2017 Wellington High School basketball team members are Trent Frazier, Sage Chen-Young, Anfernee Rosario, Miguel Peart, Eterniti Mundell, Bryan Williams, Niko Toledo, Jay Medor, Johnathon Philistin, Cole Martin, Brendan Boudreau, Eli Balcarcel, Kevin Brown and Josh Green. Head coach Matt Colin was joined by assistant coaches Mike Newkirk, Mike Colin, Chris Morris, Greg Medor, Rudy Toledo, Gus Pouce, El Meeks, John St. Juste and Vic Navarro.

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Saturday, April 1 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk and drive Storm Water Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, April 1 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com for more info. • Barnes & Noble bookstore in Wellington will hold a Beauty and the Beast story time on Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. with giveaways and activities, as well as tea and cookies. For more info., call (561) 792-1292. • Demetrius Klein Dance Company will present Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church (1300 Olive Ave., West Palm Beach), with a shortened performance for children at 11 a.m. Part of the proceeds will benefit dance students at Urban Youth Impact. For more info., visit www.dkdcdiyprojects. org or call Tracy Simkowitz at (561) 758-8726. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Palm Beach County Mayor Paulette Burdick will host the Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, April 1 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Tickets are available for $250 through the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County at www.homelesscoalitionpbc.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, April 1 at 2 and 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Uncle Gary’s Rock & Rib Fest, a benefit for the Kids Cancer Foundation, will be held Saturday, April 1 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Admission is free. There will be music, food and family fun, including live music all day, a barbecue, a kids fun zone, raffles, vendors and more, as well as a live broadcast from 103.1 WIRK’s Street Team. For more info., call Gary Rowan at (561) 929-1523 or e-mail cgrp19@yahoo.com. • Vita Nova, the leader in helping young adults transition from foster homes to independence, will host its inaugural Mallets and Martinis at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach on Saturday, April 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more info., visit www.malletsandmartinis.com. To learn more, www.vitanova.org or call (561) 689-0035. Sunday, April 2 • The Wellington Kids Triathlon will take place Sunday, April 2 beginning at the Wellington Aquatics Complex at 6:30 a.m. No same-day entries will be allowed. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County will hold a 5K trail run/walk, kids’ crafts and games, vendors and guided trail walks on Sunday, April 2 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Renewable Energy Park and Greenway Trail System (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). See the giant claw that feeds trash into one of three furnaces to make electricity. County residents can bring up to six boxes of old documents for shredding. Visit www.swa.org for more info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue the 2017 winter polo season with the U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 2. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub. com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, April 3 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange on Mondays in April at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English

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in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, April 3 at Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) with refreshments at 7 p.m. and a program at 7:30 p.m. featuring James Hohner, who will speak about the Eastern Continental Hiking Trail and his recent hike from Quebec, Canada, to Key West. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Lysander Piano Trio with Itamar Zorman on violin, Michael Katz on cello and Liza Stepanova on piano on Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Young Artists Series. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Tuesday, April 4 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington on Tuesday, April 4 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, representatives from more than 30 organizations will meet on Tuesday, April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hawthorn Suites Hotel (301 Lamberton Drive, West Palm Beach). Speakers will address risk, prevention and intervention to prevent children from becoming victims. Visit www.friendsoffosterchildren.com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Techniques for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 4 at 2 p.m. Take your skills to the next level in this second class of the watercolor series. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host You Can Be a Writer for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesdays in April at 4 p.m. Whether you want to write books, movies, comics or songs, you can improve your skills with fun, fast-paced activities using a simple and powerful writing tool. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Teen Writing Group for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays in April at 5 p.m. Improve your writing using different fast-paced exercises and activities to stretch your creative muscles. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold its annual meeting, pot luck dinner and lecture on Tuesday, April 4 at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.), with dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m. featuring a discussion of the “Year-Round Biology of the Swallow-Tailed Kite” by research ecologist Ken Meyer of the Avian Research And Conservation Institute. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Scrapbooking Club for adults on Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. Organize photos and record memories with scrapbooking techniques and materials. Bring photos, unfinished scrapbooks and materials to trade. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Wednesday, April 5 • The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ancestry.com Library Edition

for adults on Wednesday, April 5 at 10:15 a.m. Learn how to navigate this online database. Bring names of family members to start researching. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring Is in the Air for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, April 5 at 11:15 a.m. Celebrate the wonder of the season with stories, activities and a special craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Representing yourself in court? Join in a Free Workshop on Wednesday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Courthouse (205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach) on technology that can help you access the justice system. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more info., visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ selfservicecenter or call (561) 355-7048. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Choice Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Play a game, watch some anime or try your hand at Dungeons & Dragons with an introductory adventure. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host the Great Courses DVD Lecture Series: Understanding Investments on Wednesdays, April 5 and April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mason Jar Meals: Rainbow Bean Soup for adults on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Fill a mason jar with layered ingredients for a delicious soup mix for home cooking and gift-giving. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, April 6 • The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Thursday, April 6 through Saturday, April 8 with a special preview Wednesday, April 5. For more info., visit www.barrett-jackson.com. • The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Thursday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington featuring keynote speakers George Linley, executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, and Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. • ChildNet’s fourth annual Care for Kids Luncheon, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, will take place Thursday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. ChildNet is Palm Beach County’s community-based care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children. For ticket info., contact Gillian Moxey at (561) 414-0927 or gmoxey@ childnet.us. For more information about ChildNet, call (561) 352-2500 or visit www.childnet.us. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for ages 16 and up on Thursday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Art Society will host a reception Thursday, April 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Wellington Community Center. Artists selected to participate in the rotating gallery exhibit will be recognized. The Wellington Art Society will be displaying original works of art, books, and offering door prizes and prints for sale. Visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org for more info. • The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host its Hack Shack Tech Club on Thursday, April 6 at 5 p.m. for fifth through eighth graders who like to make, tinker, design and engineer. Explore science and technology in a whole new way experimenting with computer programming. For more information, or to register, visit www. sfsciencecenter.org/hack-shack-tech-club. • The Village of Wellington will host a Food

The Town-Crier Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, April 6 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with an Aerosmith tribute by the band Jaded at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Kids Cancer Foundation will host a Hero Mixer at the Kids Cancer Center in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will honor the Kids Cancer Foundation ambassadors and welcome new ambassadors. There will be a special hero award presentation at the event, which will also feature Kids Cancer Foundation patients. For more info., call (561) 333-8116 or visit www.kidscancersf.org. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, April 6 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. A meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to check-in and be seated. RSVP to Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Marissa Mulder in Marilyn in Fragments, a homage to Marilyn Monroe, on Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Friday, April 7 • Palm Beach Opera will present The Pirates of Penzance at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9. For more info., visit www.pbopera.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 7 on Friday, April 7 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the arrival of spring as you make a new craft, and friends, at this family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Family Fun Hour for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, April 7 at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite adult and work together on different creative projects. This month’s focus will be on simple science experiments. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The community will come together to help people who are homeless at The Lord’s Place 10th Annual SleepOut on Friday, April 7 at United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach). SleepOut begins at 6 p.m. with live music, kids’ activities, and an inspiring program from 6 to 9 p.m. Some stay only for the program while others sleep out in tents. Food will be available for sale, along with a silent auction. Visit www.sleepouttlp.org for more info. • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Flavors Wellington Food + Wine Festival will return to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, April 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be food and wine exhibitors, live music and dancing with the 1980s tribute band Stereotomy, show jumping, boutique shopping, celebrity judges and more. For more info., call (561) 7926525 or e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of Ben-Hur on Friday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in a presentation of Bohemian Grove. Through statuesque movement, animal imagery and probing monologues, the piece provides a searing glimpse into the “superclass.” Visit www.kravis. org for more info. • Ghost Tours: An Evening in the Dark will take place at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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