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CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY IN RPB

Royal Palm Seniors Group Celebrates Mother’s Day In Style

The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group celebrated Mother’s Day on Friday, May 8 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Mothers received a flower corsage and a carnation. A pot luck lunch was served, while the No Strings Attached acoustic rock duo provided the entertainment. Page 10

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 13th annual Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 9 at Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park. There was food, dancing and music from different cultures. Shown here are AfroQuena Dance Corporation’s Lynette Otero and Anthony Rivera on stage. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Ceremony Welcomes Coates To Court Bench

Howard K. Coates was invested as a judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court on Friday, May 8 at the Palm Beach County Courthouse. An attorney and former Wellington Councilman, Coates was named as a judge by Gov. Rick Scott in December. Page 15

Elbridge Gale Kids Enjoy ‘Pennies For Pasta’ Luncheon

OPINION Thoughts For The Graduates: ‘Be Not Afraid Of Greatness’

Next week, the South Florida Fairgrounds will host commencement exercises for the four public high schools serving the western communities. We won’t be on stage presenting grandiose oral dissertations to those donned in cap and gown. But that doesn’t stop us at the Town-Crier from stepping behind our virtual podium and offering words of wisdom as well. We start with a quote from William Shakespeare: “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Page 4

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High School Graduations Next Week At The S.F. Fairgrounds

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center will become graduation central next week as thousands of local students move their tassels from the right to the left sides of their caps as they cross the stage and leave behind their high school years. All four public high schools serving the western communities will hold graduation ceremonies at the fairgrounds next week. Royal Palm Beach High School’s graduation starts off the bunch on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. The school’s Project Graduation party will be later that evening at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Principal Jesus Armas is excited about the ceremony, where he will join other dignitaries giving speeches to the student body. “We’ve always taken pride in our graduation,” he said. “We believe it is a formal, dignified event. We believe that the timing of it is right — we give everyone their due while at the same time making sure we’re not wasting people’s time. We believe that is a good, crisp ceremony.”

Approximately 500 students will be graduating as part of the RPBHS Class of 2015, including valedictorian Zerin Islam and salutatorian Jessica Gostinski. Next is Palm Beach Central High School’s graduation on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. Project Graduation will take place later that evening at Village Park on Pierson Road. It will be a traditional ceremony, Principal Darren Edgecomb said, but the real highlight is the program itself. “We feature some of the academic leaders at our school on the program. We feature, of course, the valedictorian and the salutatorian; we also feature the senior class president, as well as the student government association president,” he said. “We took a unique stand this year in that we also featured one of our finalists for the National Merit Scholarship. So, we have five students on the cover of the program.” The National Merit Scholar student, Jared Greenberg, scored in the top one-half percent of students in the country on college entrance exams. Additionally, more than 70 stu-

dents will be recognized with the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma, an advanced qualification program. “This will be the first group going through,” Edgecomb said. The principals from the feeder middle schools also will be onstage during graduation, which will be unique to Palm Beach Central. “One thing that I’m featuring in my speech is about being in education for 27 years. I speak about that, and this is the most amazing group of kids that I’ve had the honor of working with. It’s a pretty special group, and it’s my first year at the school. I’ve only got to know them one year, but it has been a pretty incredible year,” Edgecomb said. Approximately 675 students will be graduating, along with valedictorian Brooke McFarland and salutatorian Adriana McCabe. Wellington takes its turn at the fairgrounds on Thursday, May 21 at noon. The WHS Project Graduation will be staged that evening, also at Village Park on Pierson Road. Wellington High School’s seSee GRADS, page 16

LGWCD Sends Trail Agreement To Town Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved an agreement Monday with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to allow the construction of multipurpose trails along district canal easements, as long as they are fenced to protect property owners that abut them. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said the district had also received communications from Town Manager Bill Underwood advising that the town would prefer not to get permits for development of the trails, but Underwood had been advised that the town would need to have a permit, for which the board approved a form. “The town manager was also advised that fences must be constructed where they are currently not in place to protect landowners and [provide] a level of respect to the landowners, and also to protect the equestrians,” Yohe explained. LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator

said that there had been an issue regarding the fencing and explained that attorney Frank Palin had been working on language consistent with the town’s comprehensive land use plan. Palin said the language does not require the town to construct trails or improvements to the rights of way, but if trails are initiated, the town would be required at a minimum to install fencing along the canal easements on lettered roads to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of riders, animals and residents. “The key language I’m using here is taken directly from the town’s comprehensive plan,” he said. Viator said the proposed amended interlocal agreement and permit form would be final if the town approved them. Supervisor John Ryan said he was concerned that the town might not approve the amended form and felt that the issues could be worked through at a joint workshop set for See LGWCD, page 16

VINCEREMOS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW BARN

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center held a groundbreaking for its new barn Friday, May 8. The barn will provide a safe, permanent home for the therapy horses. Shown here is supporter Victoria McCullough with Vinceremos Executive Director Ruth Menor. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council Postpones Manager Wellington Council OKs Home Contract Discussion Away From Home Expansion

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a conditional use application for the Home Away From Home daycare center and preschool to increase its capacity from 171 to 299 children. Home Away From Home is located at the southeast corner of Binks Forest Drive and Bent Creek Road. Growth Management Director Robert Basehart said Home Away From Home, located in the Binks Commercial Center, is expanding its space by 5,643 square feet to a total of 14,686. The original approval was in December 2008. “Currently, four lots are occu-

pied,” Basehart said of the 15-lot commercial center. “Home Away From Home occupies lots one through three. This application will involve the addition of lot four.” Several businesses occupy another lot, while the rest of the center is undeveloped, he said. “We think that there are a number of advantages to this application and benefits to the community,” Basehart said. “These people have done a great job since the inception of the facility, and now they’re going to be able to accommodate more children.” He added that the traffic patterns will be improved with a connection of the center’s internal road to Binks Forest Drive, which will enable two one-way traffic circula-

tion patterns for the drop-off and pickup of children. “The [new] connection was always contemplated,” Basehart said. “When the park originally went through, the applicants actually preferred to stub the street and allow it not to connect at that point because it would have taken a comprehensive plan amendment application for the council to approve, and they didn’t want to go through that process. However, it was always the intention that someday that connection would be desirable, and with the increased activity on this site… we think this connection is going to make a very positive difference.” The number of employees will See EXPANSION, page 4

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council postponed discussion Tuesday of Village Manager Paul Schofield’s employment contract until July so that village staff could gather comparative information, although council members did spend time discussing it. Mayor Bob Margolis, who had asked that the item be put on the agenda, explained that they had a lengthy discussion at their agenda review meeting Monday and decided to postpone it. A renewal decision must be made on Schofield’s contract by September, but it doesn’t expire until Feb. 14, 2016. “We had a lengthy discussion yesterday about this issue, and it’s clearly evident that the council needs more time to digest this

and get some more information,” Margolis said. Council members want to find out their options by looking at current contracts from other municipalities. “I understand that while I may have been willing to move forward, that may have been a little bit premature for the other council members,” Margolis said. “What I would like to do is get the council’s consent not to discuss this tonight, but think about discussing it before the end of August.” He pointed out that the council has only one meeting in July, and that newly appointed Councilman John McGovern wanted as much time as possible to study the question. “We’re coming up with different issues,” Margolis said. “We have See MANAGER, page 16

Verdenia Baker Chosen As New County Administrator By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Deputy Palm Beach County Administrator Verdenia Baker was selected Tuesday to succeed her boss, County Administrator Bob Weisman. Weisman will retire in August after 35 years with the county, 22 as the county administrator. The Palm Beach County Commission spent the day Tuesday interviewing six finalists for the county’s top job. The field had been narrowed from 80 candidates, and included four out-oftown finalists selected from a nationwide search. Baker has been with the county for 28 years. She started with the Office of Financial Management

& Budget in 1986 as a budget analyst and has served as a deputy administrator under Weisman for 14 years, having been involved with virtually every major project during that time. She oversees Planning, Zoning and Building; the Office of Small Business Assistance; and the Tourist Development Council. She is also the liaison to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. The other in-house finalist was Assistant County Administrator Shannon LaRocque, who joined the county in 2005 as the liaison for the Scripps Florida program. A professional engineer, LaRocque manages the Department of Economic Sustainability, Palm Tran, Palm Beach County Water Utili-

ties, Scripps, Max Planck and the Convention Center Hotel Project. She serves as the liaison to the Housing Finance Authority, the Workforce Development Board, the Business Development Board, Westgate CRA and the Community Land Trust. The other candidates were Thomas Himler, deputy chief administrative officer for Prince George’s County, Md.; John Pulomena, county executive for Middlesex County, N.J.; Michael Rogers, vice president for advancement for the University of the District of Columbia; and Bruce Romer, vice president of Westat Inc. and a former executive of Montgomery County, Md. Commissioners used a ranking

sheet that gave their preferred candidates the lowest scores. The two in-house candidates topped the list. Baker received 12 points, and LaRocque had 15, while Rogers came in third with 27. Baker received three first-place votes, LaRocque had two and Rogers one. Himler also received a firstplace vote. It was generally known that Baker was Weisman’s favored candidate. After the scores were tallied, Palm Beach County Mayor Shelley Vana said she considered the results close and asked Weisman to weigh-in on the results. “About 20 years ago, I picked Ms. Baker out of the county staff and promoted her, eventually into

the administrative ranks,” Weisman said. “After being assistant administrator, I promoted her to the deputy administrator position, and I felt she has served this board, the county and myself in an admirable manner for all these years. I’ve always supported her. I would also say that I was pleased that I could hire a person of Shannon LaRocque’s capabilities, and with the outstanding job that she has done for me and this board over all these years.” Weisman said he was proud of the credentials of both local candidates. “To have two internal candidates is a great pleasure to me,” he said. “With Verdenia being See BAKER, page 16

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Graduations Will Spotlight Valedictorians And Salutatorians By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The four public high schools serving the western communities boast impressive students, including eight who will be recognized as valedictorians and salutatorians at next week’s graduation ceremonies. Royal Palm Beach High School will be honoring valedictorian Zerin Islam and salutatorian Jessica Gostinski. Islam intends to attend Wake Forest University and major in biology with a minor in English. Last time she checked, she had a 4.0 GPA. This summer, Islam will be preparing to leave for college — and she wants to be ready for the huge transition. “I had an awesome time at Grad Bash,” she said, considering it her most fond high school memory. “I went to Universal with my best friend… it was amazing. I had a great time, and we rode almost all of the rides.” Islam suggested students try to find what motivates them. “Look inside of yourself, see what you really want out of life and see what you’d be working hard for,” she said. “Once you find it, everything becomes much easier and a lot of fun. When you put your heart into something, it becomes much more worth it.” Gostinski will attend Palm Beach State College, majoring in radiography. She liked the closeness of PBSC, and it has the program she is interested in. “It’s something I find fascinating,” she said. “I’ve always been interested in the human body and how it works, and this is one of those things that enables you to get a look at the inner workings of it.” She will graduate with a 3.8 GPA and hopes to work in the medical field this summer with her certifications from the medical sciences academy. “My last day, which was last Friday,” Gostinski said, was her fondest memory from high school. “I got to say goodbye to friends and teachers and get ready to move on with life.” When she found out that she was second in her class, she quickly texted her parents, because she was so excited, and it was unexpected. For other students, Gostinski has some practical advice. “Put into your education what you want

to get out of it, because that’s the way to ensure that you get the best education possible, no matter what you’re going into,” she said. Palm Beach Central High School will be recognizing valedictorian Brooke McFarland and salutatorian Adriana McCabe. McFarland will attend Florida State University, whose beautiful campus, she said, seemed like a great place for her. “Since I’m undecided on my major, they have a great program to help exploratory majors. That was a big thing for me,” she said. Before official grades were calculated, McFarland’s GPA was 3.96. One of her fondest memories from high school stems from her psychology classes. “I really felt at home there and had a lot of fun making memories with many of the same people over three years,” McFarland said. She volunteers for A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue, plays piano and enjoys being a teenager. She offers this advice about learning from one’s mistakes. “Don’t let your failures define you. Don’t let setbacks get to you. Learn from them. I know that I’m really hard on myself — I’m my biggest critic,” McFarland said. “Learn from it and be better because of it, because you’re going to come across mistakes in life, but you can make them steppingstones to your success rather than something that brings you down.” McCabe will attend the University of Central Florida and major in biomedical engineering. The last time she checked, she had a 3.98 GPA. Over the summer, McCabe will be starting summer classes to get a head start on her degree. Some of her fondest memories during her high school tenure stem from an EF Educational Tours event that she and some friends attended, where they toured through French-speaking countries. “It’s something we’ll never forget,” she said. For others, McCabe emphasized the need for scheduling, planning and sleeping. “Plan a schedule so that you’ll have time to sleep,” she said. “Start your homework early so you have time to sleep. If there are any chances, or clubs or opportunities that you want to take but you’re not sure, take them. Take the chance

Zerin Islam

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Brooke McFarland

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Brett Gileau and make a lot of memories. Take an active part in high school, because it’s going to be boring if you just sit around and watch.” Being busy isn’t a bad thing, and will actually help ensure a better high school experience, she said. Recently, McCabe worked to complete a marathon, which was a hard endeavor, but a worthwhile one, she said. Wellington High School will be honoring valedictorian Brett Gileau and salutatorian Thomas Dash. Gileau will attend the University of Florida to study biochemistry. With a perfect 4.0, he is anxious to start the summer session at UF. Though it’s a cliché, he said attending prom was his fondest high school memory. “It was a great time. The school put together a good event, and after prom was over, I still had a lot of fun that night,” Gileau said. “The whole experience of dressing up and going through all of that was very interesting.”

Thomas Dash High school leads to college, Gileau said, but it is imperative to create a balance between what one is interested in and taking classes just to take classes. “Do what you’re interested in,” he said. Dash will attend the University of Florida, most likely majoring in biomedical engineering. At the last update, Dash had a perfect 4.0 GPA. He discovered a propensity for math and science, and many of his family members are engineers. He’s interested in the entire concept, especially the science aspect and working with prosthetics. “Maybe something that I might have done might not work for other people,” he said. “I think one of the other important things, other than getting good grades, is to do a lot of extracurriculars. Whether it’s academic or not academic, I think that’s a lot more important and builds more skills that can apply to real-life situations.” Outside of school, Dash has run a marathon and biked a 100-mile

Victoria Dukharan bicycle race, and he enjoys various sports. Seminole Ridge High School will be recognizing valedictorian Victoria Dukharan and salutatorian Parth Patel. Dukharan will attend the University of South Florida, majoring in the biomedical sciences. She wants to work in medicine and is interested in the honors program’s three-year accelerated track. Final grades weren’t in yet, but at last check, she’s graduating with a 3.98 GPA. Over the summer, Dukharan is going to be shadowing an anesthesiologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Her fondest high school memories, she said, center on a teacher who has become a mentor, health teacher Victoria Barrameda. “Be organized, so that you can stay on top of everything. Don’t let other people influence you from deviating from your goal,” she advised younger students. Her goal was to work her hard-

Parth Patel est, do her best, and get to grad school. “My mom started crying, she was so excited,” Dukharan said, when she told her parents her class ranking. Patel will attend Temple University in Pennsylvania to study bacterial science. At last check, his GPA was 3.9. His fondest high school memory is the entirety of his senior year. “Try hard all four years,” he said. When not working hard in school, Patel is interested in basketball and cricket. All four schools will conduct their graduation ceremonies at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Royal Palm Beach High School’s graduation will take place Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Palm Beach Central High School holds its graduation Wednesday, May 20 at 8 a.m.; Wellington High School’s graduation is Thursday, May 21 at noon; and Seminole Ridge High School’s ceremony is Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m.

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Thoughts For The Class Of 2015: ‘Be Not Afraid Of Greatness’

Next week, the South Florida Fairgrounds will host commencement exercises for the four public high schools serving the western communities, starting with Royal Palm Beach High School on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m., followed by Palm Beach Central High School on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. Wellington High School’s graduation ceremony follows on Thursday, May 21 at noon, and Seminole Ridge High School concludes the series on Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. We won’t be on stage presenting grandiose oral dissertations to those donned in cap and gown. But that doesn’t stop us at the Town-Crier from stepping behind our virtual podium and offering words of wisdom as well. So, with that in mind… Dear esteemed members of the Class of 2015: William Shakespeare — perhaps the greatest author of words in the history of mankind — once opined, “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” As you prepare to leave the hallowed halls and classrooms of high school education, we ask you to consider these words uttered by Malvolio in Twelfth Night and cross-apply them to whatever your travels dictate. “Some are born great.” To many, this is implicitly those few who enter society with the proverbial silver spoon, such as newborn Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Because their parents — and, in some cases, grandparents — have already been established in the upper echelons, they will likely never want for food, shelter or financial stability. Of course, they will also never want for the watchful eye of the media, with every misstep along the way intensely scrutinized and often overblown. “Some achieve greatness.” The traditional “American work ethic” comes to mind here, with greatness achieved through hard work and perseverance. Individuals such as Thomas Edison or, more recently, Steve Jobs, might be considered here — members of society

whose time, effort and sweat led to great inventions that changed life, often for the better. “Some have greatness thrust upon them.” Often, individuals find themselves in situations within society where they do something extraordinary. Historic examples might include those who were leaders of the Underground Railroad, or individuals such as Oskar Schindler, who saved hundreds of Jews from death in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Let’s be honest: by these standards, most of us are not born great, and still fewer of us have greatness thrust upon us. For the vast majority, to achieve greatness requires dedication and self-sacrifice, whether your post-high school experiences take place in the college classroom, the armed forces or the workplace. In his May 2010 address to the graduating class of Catholic University of America, the Very Rev. David M. O’Connell advised his students to, “Do something great with what you have learned and experienced. Your efforts will mean precious little if you are content to graduate magna cum mediocrity, willing to ignore all the sacrifices that have brought you to this moment.” He advised his 1,400 graduates to live what their schools, parents and upbringing has taught them and, “give it away to a world, to a humanity that needs our unique brand of greatness, your unique brand of greatness, to make it a better place tomorrow than it is today.” “Blend that diploma with a life and profession lived well and you will make a difference, you will do something great,” O’Connell continued. “It will take time and effort and sacrifice, for sure. You probably will not become famous — most of us do not — but you will become known for whom and what you are among those to whom you matter most and who matter most to you.” So be great, Class of 2015. Live by example, and the world will realize your greatness, whether through gaudy flashes of neon or by quiet acknowledgment from your peers. Make the world a better place. We look forward to seeing the results.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No Transparency In Wellington Government

The Tuesday, May 12, Wellington Village Council meeting demonstrated again the lack of transparency of Mayor Bob Margolis. Apparently, he forgets that Florida law seeks to make Florida government transparent and open. Margolis brought forth at the meeting a discussion of Village Manager Paul Schofield’s contract. No backup information was provided, and there is no action needed on Schofield’s contract for at least six months. Following a pointless and ponderous discussion on the matter, what was Margolis’ advice to Schofield? To “read the tea leaves.” And that’s not all. His explanation to his council colleagues for bringing the matter forward prematurely? To “put them on the spot?” Is this the manner by which to conduct a government? No. It is not professional, it is not transparent and it is a waste of resources. The mayor is delusional when he asserts that everything is OK in Wellington and that all the issues regarding the equestrian industry are resolved and “things must be working.” No, Mr. Mayor, people are dissatisfied with the council for what they see as rampant favoritism, a lack of transparency and retal-

iation against perceived political enemies. The residents of Wellington view the handling of the equestrian industry by the council majority — Margolis, Matt Willhite and John Greene — as inept and costing the village millions in lost tax revenue and thousands of lost jobs. The only issue handled more dysfunctionally by the council majority is the disposition of K-Park. The majority was elected with more than a million dollars from elite benefactors who want the equestrian industry to be their private club and not an economic engine that benefits the entire village. And so it is, that Wellington voters will have a third election in March 2016 in which they will see obscene amounts of money funneled through super PACs by elitists to elect candidates to implement their agenda. But I predict that, as in the March 2014 election, the voters will not be fooled as they were in 2012. Jack Mancini Wellington

Don’t Sanitize Liang’s Record

I am deeply disturbed by what may be partisan reporting in this newspaper. Naturally, papers lean one way or the other politically, but all newspapers have a duty to uphold the integrity of the law.

In the report on last week’s Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting, a paragraph referred to Councilman Ryan Liang’s criminal record. The reference trivialized the law. I quote: “Pled guilty to disturbing spiny lobster traps.” In point of fact, as outlined on his criminal record, the offense was “molesting crawfish traps,” which Liang’s own lawyer, in an earlier edition of this newspaper, determined to be “theft” when he referred to the incident, again trivializing a serious matter, describing Liang’s crime as “grabbing a few undersize lobsters.” In addition to theft, Liang was also found guilty of “violating saltwater fisheries.” In other words, trespass. Further, he was also found guilty of failing to display a “diver down flag.” In other words, concealing his intent and demonstrating malice aforethought. For this newspaper to trivially summarize this catalogue of crimes, theft and trespass committed with malice aforethought, is improper. It has been suggested to me that the reason for the “sanitizing” nature of references to Liang’s criminal record is that the Town-Crier endorsed Liang in the recent compromised election. I, however, am confident the editorial staff of the Town-Crier will have the integrity and conviction required to not only print this letter by way of indicating the

paper does take the law and the breaking of it seriously, but also to demonstrate it can be independent of political influence. Tim Hart-Woods Loxahatchee Groves

Attend May 19 Lox Groves Workshop

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District/Loxahatchee Groves Town Council workshop on equestrian/recreational trails scheduled for May 19 at 6 p.m. will challenge the council’s effort to secure the benefits of self-determination per the town charter. In this case, the benefit is the finish line of a 22-year-old citizens’ campaign for trails. Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel touted in the last council session how the A Road and 161st trail will be the best trail in town... The flip side is the new LGWCD signage at A Road and 161st which reads, “Warning. Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. This is a restricted canal maintenance access road not intended for public use.” Interestingly enough, the signage does not include the state statute that allows the LGWCD to deny public access. Loxahatchee Groves’ future relies on the town charter’s mission statement of self-determination, not the determination of the LGWCD. The town’s equestrian/ recreational trails future is being

determined by LGWCD supervisors John Ryan, Frank Schiola, Don Widing, Robert Snowball and David DeMarois, not the town council. A LGWCD supervisor has commented, “It’s not the board of supervisors, not town council, it’s the state legislation.” The council could challenge the LGWCD to revise its special act for trails as state legislation directs what the LGWCD can do. Council comments have expressed disappointment in the LGWCD: “We have to have these easements and permits and all that it is very convenient, but it is very convenient in the LGWCD favor and they were the ones who were supposed to do the law change just like the other one which would have said that the LGWCD would turn the trails over to us. Yet they didn’t.” Revision of the trail legislation to allow the town to have site control would exonerate the LGWCD. Another challenge is the “right and proper” map of the trail network. The Calvin Giordano

MREG plan of March 2009 proposed trails on North Road, Sixth Court, F Road and B Road. The citizens’ committee, RETGAC, since 2011 has recommended to the council, trails on all letter roads, North Road, and Sixth Court. The LGWCD proposed trail map is significantly less with gaps in the trail routes. Last week’s council meeting revealed “there are no trails south of Collecting Canal” located on the LGWCD map. In response, LGWCD Supervisor John Ryan stated, “Whatever the town wants surveyed and maps recorded with regard to maintenance roads are fully available for permits.” Apparently, Supervisor Ryan has not seen the new LGWCD signage at A Road and 161st. I invite all citizens of the Groves to attend the trails workshop on May 19 at 6 p.m. Casting your vote in June’s LGWCD’s supervisor “popular vote” election is your starting gate to self determination. Keith Harris Loxahatchee Groves

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NEWS

Royal Palm Council OKs Replat Of Commercial Land On SR 7 By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave preliminary approval last week for Pebb Enterprises to replat several tracts of land totaling 23.52 acres in the general commercial zoning district at the southeast corner of State Road 7 and Pioneer Road. At the May 7 meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien explained that in 2013, the village had approved a large-scale land use plan amendment, which assigned a commercial designation to about 10.6 acres fronting SR 7, and the land was rezoned to general commercial in November 2014. Construction is underway there, he said. The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recom-

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continued from page 1 increase from 15 to 23, and parking spaces will be increased from 32 to 50, which is more than the code requires. “We believe that this new plan will significantly improve the access and on-site circulation and traffic patterns in the area,” Basehart said. The biggest advantage is that it eliminates the need for drivers to back up after picking up or dropping off their children, he said, adding that the Planning, Zoning

mended approval of the replat application April 28 by a 5-0 vote. The remainder of the property has a single-family residential land use and zoning designation. Councilman David Swift made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0. In other business: • The council also gave preliminary approval to an ordinance changing the 2016 municipal election date to coincide with Florida’s presidential primary on Tuesday, March 15, as requested by Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher. Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said the change would only be for 2016, and subsequent elections would be the second Tuesday in March as usual. Qualifying for the upcoming election will be Nov. 24

through Dec. 8. Open seats will be the mayor’s seat, currently held by Matty Mattioli, as well as Seat 1, currently held by Jeff Hmara, and Seat 3, currently held by Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas. The mayor and council members are elected for two-year terms. • Hmara reported that Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey was the speaker at a recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting, where he said his office will continue to operate at about half its budgeted rate of $6 million due to the appeal of a lawsuit lost recently by 13 municipalities after several years of litigation. “The office will continue to operate at about half strength, which is 23 of about 40 fully authorized, until the appeal is complete,” Hmara said.

Hmara added that the inspector general’s web page includes a list of common issues that are filed there, and the two dominant complaints included municipalities not adhering to established procurement procedures and failing to follow established operating policies. “My experience is that is what you will see throughout government, and the IG often finds us not following our own procedures,” he said. • Ashton reported that in the past month, Hmara had been re-appointed to the Palm Beach County League of Cities Board of Directors, and to a regular seat with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. • Also, Valuntas, who is the village’s representative on the

Metropolitan Planning Organization, pointed out that the village has the ability to appoint someone to the MPO Citizens’ Advisory Committee. “We don’t have anyone appointed now, and I thought it would be a good idea for us to go down that path,” he said. “I would suggest, if the rest of the council agrees, that just like any of our other boards, we have that advertised, get applications… and have someone appointed.” Valuntas said that there are openings for as many as 19 members, but the board currently has only 11. He recommended that the village appoint a resident to the board in light of current issues, including the push to complete State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd., which has been opposed by the

City of West Palm Beach. “At least we’d have a voice of reason coming out of that citizens’ committee saying, ‘State Road 7, stay on it and put that funding in,’” he said, and the council gave its consensus to proceed. “Now that we have a permanent seat, we should also have someone on there,” Councilman Fred Pinto agreed. • The council also approved a special exception for Gabriela Amrichova to operate a state-licensed massage therapy establishment at 230 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Palm Beach Shopping Plaza and Medical Center. The office will be in an 810-square-foot bay formerly occupied by Shake It Up Nutrition. Swift made a motion to approve the application, which carried unanimously.

& Adjustment Board recommended approval in a 7-0 vote. Staff recommended approval with 11 conditions, and there have been no concerns expressed by neighbors. The center will also keep its existing access point on Bent Creek Way, and Councilman Matt Willhite asked whether the flashing “school zone” sign could be moved to a spot before that entrance for the benefit of elementary school parents and the daycare parents as well. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked whether there would be sufficient sight distance for drivers pulling out onto Binks Forest Drive, and Basehart said that the village’s engineer and traffic con-

sultant had no concerns. Councilman John McGovern asked about the coordination of anticipated drop-off and pickup periods from 7 to 10 a.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. The applicant is offering to have a staff member in the parking lot to direct traffic from 7 to 8 a.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. “They talk about one hour,” McGovern said. “We’re requiring three hours?” Vice Mayor John Greene asked about additional traffic on Binks Forest Drive, and traffic consultant Andrea Troutman responded that the traffic volume there is fairly low for a four-lane road. “There is a lot of capacity on that roadway,” she said.

Willhite said he thought that the resolution should be brought back before the council in two weeks for final approval, and that the pickup and drop-off hours should be reconsidered. “I think the hours which we’re most concerned with are the hours that are consistent with Binks Forest Elementary School,” he said. Home Away From Home agent Michelle Hoyland said the project had been approved by the county originally and the applicant had spent considerable time bringing standards up to Wellington requirements, explaining that the cost for the additional turn lane went from about $40,000 to over $60,000.

“That opening to Binks Forest Drive isn’t just an opening; it’s a little more involved,” Hoyland said, explaining that it includes installing a turn lane and moving a storm drain. She said her client questioned Home Away From Home bearing all the cost, with the potential of future clients enjoying the improvements. Hoyland added that she hoped the changes discussed could be done administratively rather than having to come back before the council. Regarding pickup and drop-off, Hoyland said village staff had agreed with them putting a staff member in the parking lot for an hour in the morning and afternoon,

and that it would cost much more to have someone there three hours in the morning and afternoon. “We are hopeful that you will consider the one hour,” she said, adding that if an issue should arise, they would add parking lot staff. “We’re not seeing any backup in our own parking lot. We are historically not seeing a backup, but we’re prepared to do whatever we can to be a good neighbor.” Willhite made a motion to approve the application, but for it to be returned for council consideration on the consent agenda in two weeks, after the details under discussion had been worked out. The motion carried 5-0.

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FINE ARTS FEST SHOWS OFF PROGRAMS AT WESTERN PINES MIDDLE SCHOOL Western Pines Middle School presented its third annual Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, May 7 in the school cafeteria. It was a great opportunity to view the fine arts, academies and language arts programs offered at the Acreage-area school. The event included artwork, information technology projects, poetry and creative writing, as well as a performance by the jazz band. The event included a silent auction, and proceeds benefited the school’s media center and ROAR initiative. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Daniel Austin, Jonathan Farrell and Eric Stevens with model robots.

Art teacher Jocelyn Lutter and student Cari Cantrell with pencil drawings.

Michelle Costner with her pencil drawings.

Daniella Hernandez with pencil and watercolor drawings.

Pre-IT (Information Technology) Academy students.

Pre-Medical Sciences Academy students Ila Vagheri and Genna Webber with models of human DNA.

Pre-Medical Science Academy students Deb Dimitrova, Samantha Ramirez, Amelia Gonzalez, instructor Diana Garrido and Ashlie Fagen.

FOREVER GREYHOUNDS HOSTS FUNDRAISER AT HURRICANE GRILL ON SR 7

Forever Greyhounds held a dinner fundraiser event at Hurricane Grill & Wings on State Road 7 on Thursday, May 7. The restaurant donated 20 percent of food bills to the animal rescue nonprofit. For more information, visit www.forevergreyhounds.org.

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ATV Stolen From Acreage Home By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report MAY 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Citrus Grove Blvd. in The Acreage last Wednesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Tuesday and 5:20 a.m. last Wednesday, someone entered the victim’s garage and removed a quad ATV as well as two ATV tire rims, which were sitting in his truck. According to the report, there were no signs of forced entry on the garage bay door or side entry door. MAY 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center last Wednesday evening regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday, a black male with tattoos on his left arm wearing a red sweatshirt entered the basketball court area and removed the victim’s iPhone 6, valued at $600, from his unattended gym bag before walking away. MAY 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Mango Blvd. in The Acreage last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Thursday and 10 a.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s 2002 Volvo and removed a red zippered pouch containing the victim’s legal documents, including a passport, immigration documents and car insurance documents from the unlocked vehicle. MAY 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the parking lot of the Costco store on Southern Blvd. last Saturday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, just before 1 p.m., the victim placed her purse on a seat in her vehicle before loading her shopping goods into the trunk. According to the report, someone grabbed her purse and removed it from the vehicle. The purse contained an iPhone 5, valued at $500, and $40. There were no witnesses at the time of the report. MAY 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the parking lot of the Pollo Tropical restaurant on State Road 7 last Saturday evening regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 and 9:30 p.m., someone smashed the driver’s side window of the victim’s 2005 Honda Civic and removed her purse, valued at $50, and a fifth generation iPod, valued at $200, from the back seat. There were no witnesses at the time of the report.

MAY 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Bealls department store on Southern Blvd. on Sunday evening regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, between 7:30 and 8 p.m., a loss prevention officer observed Tara Gershman of Royal Palm Beach place a necklace, two pairs of earrings and two blouses, together valued at $180.59, into her shirt. She then walked past the registers and attempted to exit the store. Gershman was arrested and issued a notice to appear in court. MAY 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Sunday evening to a home on 61st Street North in The Acreage regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between last Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m., someone broke into the victim’s tool box, located in his lawn maintenance trailer, and removed an Echo backpack blower, weed eater and edger, together valued at $1,000, along with a Kawasaki edger. MAY 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Sunday evening to a home on La Mancha Avenue regarding an attempted vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 and 8:30 p.m., two males attempted to remove an Energy Storm generator, valued at $500, from the rear of the victim’s Toyota Tundra truck. According to the report, the victim noticed his motion lights on and heard a noise outside. He discovered the two men attempting to pull his generator from the truck and yelled at them. The men got into a dark-colored SUV and fled the area. DNA evidence was gathered from the vehicle. MAY 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday morning to a business in the Royal Palm Town Center plaza on Belvedere Road regarding a business burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday, someone entered the business and removed two Sony computer monitors, valued at $300, as well as a stainless steel refrigerator, valued at $250, a laptop docking station, three sets of golf clubs, $1,500 worth of tools and a vehicle key. According to the report, the office was locked. There was no damage to the rear door lock, but the front door lock appeared to have been punched with an unknown object. DNA and fingerprint evidence was collected at the scene. MAY 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday See BLOTTER, page 16

PBSO Seeks Man For Credit Card Fraud The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a man who used stolen credit cards to rack up thousands of dollars in purchases. The unknown black male, wearing a red polo shirt, jeans and a black baseball cap, was captured on security footage at the Apple Store and Best Buy in Wellington making more than $11,000 in fraudulent purchases on March 18. If you have information regarding this individual, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

The PBSO is seeking this man in connection with credit card fraud.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Brandon Reynolds is a white male, 6’0’’ tall and weighing 160 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 08/28/90. Reynolds is wanted on felony charges for the possession of heroin and marijuana, failure to obey a lawful order, and driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked license. Reynolds is also wanted on misdemeanor charges for failure to appear in court, possession of marijuana, and driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked license. His last known addresses were Ohio Road in Lake Worth and Holiday Way in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 05/07/15. • Jeremy Hoggins is a black male, 5’8’’ tall and weighing 160 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 08/01/88. Hoggins is wanted on felony charges for grand theft, using forged bills, checks, drafts or notes, and for the possession of an altered driver’s license or identification card. His last known address was Walker Avenue in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 05/07/15. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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Vinceremos Riding Center Hosts Groundbreaking For New Barn

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves broke ground on a new barn amid fanfare Friday, May 8. “We are so grateful to have everyone here and to have the people who have supported this project with us,” said Ruth Menor, Vinceremos founder and executive director. Menor offered her gratitude to her board of directors, as well as the Davis McCullough Foundation, Victoria McCullough, Mark and Barb Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Page, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miller, Edith Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins, Marcy and Marty Freedman, Matt and Patti Hadden, the Scaife Foundation and 5 Star Builders. “This project is a vital step for Vinceremos,” she said. “When we built the covered arena, our initial concept was to put the stalls underneath the arena like our temporary

stalls are. We kept trying to figure out how that was going to work, and we had Tim Williamson [from 5 Star Builders] come out, and he looked at it and said, ‘You really need to put a roof over the whole thing.’ I just couldn’t get beyond that.” The barn’s future location is mapped out in the original arena where Vinceremos operated before the covered arena was built. “The foundation of the building is going to be on the actual soil that all of our kids rode on, so that’s very special,” Menor said. Horses are the real heroes of the program, she said, noting that all the horses will fit in the new barn, which will make things easier for the staff and volunteers who care for them. Riders will also be able to spend time in the barn with the horses. One key issue for the barn is making sure that it can be closed up and hunkered down for hurricane season, and Menor is looking

Emily Marschok, Jesse Coppola, Steve Carroll, Ruth Menor, Patti Hadden and Barbara Richardson.

forward to the new barn’s features. Fundraising for the barn began more than two years ago. “Victoria McCullough really gave it its wings,” Menor said. “She offered to underwrite a very large portion of the barn, and she had the vision to ask Tim Williamson if he would agree to be our builder.” McCullough explained how a friend first told her about Vinceremos and the special things that occur at the riding center, where the power of horses help students of all ages reach goals such as strengthening postural control and core balance; increasing the ability to concentrate; improving motor function; enhancing communication and social skills; and gaining a sense of accomplishment and a boost in self-esteem. “It’s just such a special, special place here. It’s overwhelmingly special to me,” McCullough said. “It is a great honor that we particiSee VINCEREMOS, page 16

Jesse Coppola, Mike Simpson, Barb Simpson, Marcy Freedman, Kimberly Williamson, Tim Williamson, Victoria McCullough, Ruth Menor, Emily Marschok, Barbara Richardson, Matt Hadden, Patti Hadden, Steve Carroll and Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning take part in the ceremony.

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Patti and Mike Hadden, Barb and Mike Simpson and Victoria McCullough.

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning, Victoria McCullough, Tim Williamson from 5 Star Builders and Ruth Menor.

McGovern Files Intent To Seek Wellington’s Seat 3

Wellington Councilman John McGovern on Monday filed his intent to run for Seat 3 on the Wellington Village Council next March. Seat 3 will be one of four Wellington council seats on the March 15, 2016 ballot. McGovern was appointed to Seat 3 in February to replace Councilman Howard Coates, who resigned after being appointed a circuit court judge. The Seat 3 election next March will be to complete the final two years of Coates’ council term.

Barky Pines Fundraiser

Barky Pines Animal Rescue will be at the Acreage Green Market on Sunday, May 17 making personalized pup keepsakes. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., come and make a personalized paw print with your pup’s paws. Tortoise Treasures Emporium will be joining with its Penny Layne jewelry line. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Barky Pines. Meanwhile, the Acreage Green Market has new summer hours. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month in June, July and August, and closed for Memorial Day. For more information, visit www. acreagegreenmarket.com.

LGWCD Candidates Forum May 28

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The evening’s program will be

“I have the experience, passion and vision to continue to serve on the village council,” McGovern said. “I want to protect Wellington for future generations. Our village is a unique, family-focused, environmentally friendly, equestrianbased community made up of diverse neighborhoods and great schools. I understand it takes a village to build a community, and I am focused on working with our residents to ensure they are a part of the decision-making process.” McGovern is a partner with the

law firm of Custer-McGovern, where he co-manages a staff of five and litigates cases on behalf of those injured by the negligence of others. In 2009 and 2010, McGovern was recognized in Florida Super Lawyers as one of its rising stars. Since 2012, McGovern has served on the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, a 350-member professional association of Palm Beach County’s plaintiff’s trial attorneys. He was recently elected secretary

of the board and has served in numerous leadership positions within the organization. McGovern has also volunteered his time with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, where in 2014, he sponsored and hosted a gift gathering gala at the Winter Equestrian Festival. McGovern was a founding member of the West Palm 100 Inc., a young professional’s service organization. He also spent five years working with high school students as a volunteer attorney coach for the

Palm Beach County Mock Trial Competition. McGovern first moved to Wellington in 1986 and was a member of the first graduating class to have attended Wellington High School for all four years. In 2011, McGovern and his wife Michelle moved back to Wellington to raise their two daughters. He holds both a law degree and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, where he also served as president of the student body.

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NEWS BRIEFS a LGWCD Candidates Forum. It will be a chance for residents to meet Supervisor Robert Snowball and challenger Laura Danowski and hear what they want to do if elected in June to a seat on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors. The forum will be moderated by Ken Johnson. Johnson asks residents to e-mail questions to krj0188@aol.com. There will also be a short presentation by a representative from Grassy Waters Natural Area to explain what is available at this facility for the public to experience. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2015 paid dues can make motions and/or vote. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Summer Boat Show Returns To Fairgrounds

The Annual Palm Beach Summer Boat Show sails into the South Florida Fairgrounds on June 12 through June 14. The shows features 100,000

square feet showcasing power boats up to 40 feet, including center consoles, walk-arounds, cruisers, deck boats, pontoons, bass boats, personal water craft and accessories. Insurance and financing will be available on-site, and trades will be accepted. There will be an indoor pool featuring stand-up paddle board demonstrations. Kayaking and other water toys will be courtesy of Nautical Ventures. There will also be a weekend trip given away to Bimini Sands Resort & Marina. In addition, there will be a public used boat and vehicle auction. Show hours are Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $7, and kids are free. Parking is also free. For info., call (954) 946-6164 or visit www.southflaboatshow.com.

Softball Tourney A Brittany Baxter Fundraiser

The Acreage Athletic League and the Acreage Green Market (TLC Productions) will be hosting the Brittany Baxter Fly High

charity softball tournament on Sunday, May 17 in honor of Baxter, a Seminole Ridge High School senior who died in a car accident on April 23. There will be a raffle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Baxter family. If you are interested in signing up a team, contact TJ at tjandhg@gmail.com or (561) 718-2350.

CAFCI Fish Fry Set For June 6

CAFCI will hold its “ A Home of Our Own” fish fry fundraiser Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Downers Park (16700 E. Downers Drive). A $12 donation includes a fish dinner. There will be games, music, a bake sale and more. For more information, call Millie Hampton at (561) 7901751 or Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162.

L’Dor Va-Dor To Host Discussion On Iran Treaty

Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor will continue the Rabbi Sam Silver

Controversial Issues Forum on Wednesday, May 20. This month’s topic for discussion: “Iran: Is a nuclear treaty a good idea?” Rabbi Barry Silver will be inviting guest speakers to share in the debate. This open discussion with audience participation and moderated by Silver will be a lively exchange of varying viewpoints. Admission is free, and the discussion begins at 7 p.m. at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (Village Square at Golf, 3475 West Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach). For more info., call (561) 968-0688.

Shavuot Service At Beth Tikvah

Temple Beth Tikvah of Greenacres and Beth Kodesh invite you to attend a Shavuot service on Saturday, May 23 at 5 p.m. There will be two study sessions on ”Revelation 5775: What Does It Mean to Be Jewish Today?” Guests will enjoy a delicious dairy dinner of blintzes, quiche and salad, with cheesecake for dessert. The cost is $12.50 per person and reservations are required. Call (561) 967-3600 to RSVP. Temple

Beth Tikvah is located at 4550 Jog Road in Greenacres.

Car Show June 13 In WPB

Palm Beach County Beat the Heat Inc. will host its Buddy & the Cruisers car show and cruise-in on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Center an 4701 Okeechobee Blvd. Vendors are $25, and cars are $10. There will be raffles, prizes, trophies, food, fun and more. For more info., call Bud at (561) 758-7144.

Toastmasters Open House

RiverWalk Toastmasters will host an open house on Wednesday, June 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Fire Station (1040 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). The guest speaker will be Carla Mercedes of “The Daily Chat” video blog. Come and learn more about public speaking, video blogging and Toastmasters. E-mail cindyebeckles@yahoo.com for more info.

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Good Students + Good Deeds = 23 Scholarships Honesty, Kindness, Generosity And Community Involvement Pay Off For 23 Area Students

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My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarships, 20th Year “Good grades and athletic activities are important for students in school, but even more important in our world today are honesty, kindness, generosity, community involvement and a sincere desire to help others.” That was the message Jess Santamaria gave 23 student honorees at the 2015 My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarship Awards held recently at the original Wellington Mall. This worthy project was started in 1996 to recognize students from area elementary, middle and high schools who are simply “good kids who do good deeds” and make life a little better for others they come in contact with in school, at home and in their community. “We must motivate our children early in life and show them it pays to be a good, caring person,” said Santamaria, founder of the organization, which is completely funded by sponsors from area businesses, professionals and civic organizations.

Each honoree receives $500 to $1,000 scholarships, deposited in an interest-bearing bank savings account in the student’s name until the recipient graduates from high school and is accepted into a college or vocational school. At that time, the funds are released to the student. A student may receive multiple annual scholarship awards during their school years. Joining Santamaria, as master of ceremonies at the May 8 event, was his son, attorney Chris Santamaria. In conclusion, Santamaria congratulated the parents, grandparents and teachers of the awardees for a “truly great job” in raising the awardees and providing a good education. “Tonight we should also give an award to your parents and teachers,” he said. Jess Santamaria, gave the awardees a lifetime homework assignment: “Continue your good deeds and help make our world a better place to live.”

2015 scholarship honorees gather with MBSK Founder Jess Santamaria.

MBSK Founder Jess Santamaria congratulated honorees, saying,“The more you give to others, the more you will have in your life!”

Attorney Chris Santamaria Was master of ceremonies for the 2015 scholarship awards.

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Wellington Landings Middle School

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Good Students + Good Deeds = 23 Scholarships Honesty, Kindness, Generosity And Community Involvement Pay Off For 23 Area Students

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

2015 scholarship honorees gather with MBSK Founder Jess Santamaria.

MBSK Founder Jess Santamaria congratulated honorees, saying,“The more you give to others, the more you will have in your life!”

Attorney Chris Santamaria Was master of ceremonies for the 2015 scholarship awards.

Ashley Mobilia

Jada Franklin

Binks Forest Elementary

Cypress Trails Elementary

Sponsor: The “Original” Wellington Mall Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Rafael Roman

Samanda Alvarez

Chelsea Calsetta

Glade View Elementary

Golden Grove Elementary

H.L. Johnson Elementary

Corrina Keaton Loxahatchee Groves Elementary

Arianna Beckham New Horizons Elementary

Ryan Rundle Panther Run Elementary

Tess Romine Pierce Hammock Elementary

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Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Juan Szuka

Sponsor: Jess R. Santamaria Represented by: Jess R. Santamaria

Sponsor: Royal Inn Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Tony Santamaria Memorial Represented by: J.J. Santamaria

Sponsor: Galina Kogan, CPA Represented by: Victoria Santamaria

Sponsor: Jess R. Santamaria Represented by: Jess R. Santamaria

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Holly Holmberg

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Lake Shore Middle School

Pahokee Middle School

Wellington Landings Middle School

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Sponsor: Royal Plaza Represented by: Jess R. Santamaria

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Sponsor: The White Elephant Restaurant Represented by: Mike Ireland

Sponsor: Vivian Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Represented by: Rhonda Ferrin-Davis

Sponsor: Law Office of Christopher Santamaria Represented by: Chris Santamaria

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ROYAL PALM BEACH SENIORS GROUP CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY IN STYLE

Prudel Belle, Attis Solomon, Elaine Mathis, Vinette Tracy, Dolly Hughes, Lorna Pearson, Beth Kaplan and Joe Schelorke.

Cliff and Wendy Boady of No Strings Attached.

Virginia Stefan, Gretchen Lugo and Virginia Caldwell with Renee Naseck (seated).

Attis Solomon gave a rose corsage to all the mothers.

Lou and Sandra Silbermann.

Peggy Brown and Sylvia Moore.

Shirley Horn, Jackie Anderson, Victoria Lang and Pat Hart.

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR HONORS VOLUNTEERS AT ANNUAL AWARDS BARBECUE

The South Florida Fair held its Volunteer Recognition Awards Barbecue on Wednesday, May 6 at the Expo Center. There was a free dinner for volunteers. Beth Kaplan and Joe Schelorke were inducted into the Hall of Fame as honored volunteers, while the Pioneer of the Year Award went to Yesteryear Village’s Jack Smith. Many volunteers took home wonderful raffle prizes.

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Hall of Fame Committee Chair Sam Ellington inducts honored volunteers Beth Kaplan and Joe Schelorke into the Hall of Fame, joined by South Florida Fair Chairman Jack Frost.

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Attorney Blanca Greenstein To Chair Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Blanca Greenstein of Wellington has been named event chair for the 2015 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a part of the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities with a shared determination to finish the fight. Greenstein is the founder of Greenstein & Associates, a law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Wellington and Lake Worth, as well as other locations in Florida, New York and southern California.

Greenstein lost her mother Sheila Perper to cancer and finds volunteering for the American Cancer Society as a way to honor her mother’s memory. Perper was also an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society. “There is not a single day that goes by that I don’t think of my mom, and I feel like helping the American Cancer Society helps me stay connected to her and keep her memory alive,” Greenstein said. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program funds breast cancer research, provides up-to-date breast cancer information, ensures everyone has access to breast

cancer screenings and treatments, provides services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families, and educates men and women about the importance of early detection and prevention. The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk sees hundreds of pink-clad participants each year, many of whom are breast cancer patients and survivors. The walk also includes family members and friends of those who have been affected or who have lost their fight against the disease. For more information, or to sign up a team, contact Sharon Horton at (561) 650-0136 or sharon.horton@cancer.org, or

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Local Boys & Girls Club Honors Julie Kime Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club Past President Julie Kime was honored recently at a private dinner reception at the home of Todd and Debra Barron in Wellington. More than 30 guests and Boys & Girls Club supporters enjoyed dinner and drinks while hearing about the highlights of Kime’s tenure as president. “We are very fortunate to have had Julie’s leadership for the past few years,” said Todd Barron, current president of the club’s board. “Julie has helped to bring in some amazing programs, incredible donors and supporters, and assisted with many successful fundraising events on behalf of the club. The board and I intend to keep her work going and doing

even more for the children in our community.” The Boys & Girls Club of America offers club programs and services that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County works to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. The club offers daily access to a broad range of programs in six core areas: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; sports and fitness; and technology. The Neil S. Hirsch Club Family

Hosts Todd and Debra Barron, Sheriff Ric and Dorothy Bradshaw, and John and Julie Kime. Boys & Girls Club is located at 1080 Wellington Trace in Wellington. For more information, contact

Club Director Kenda Peterson at (561) 790-0343 or kpeterson@ bgcpbc.org.

Wayne Burns Inducted Into ACCE Fellowship Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce CEO Wayne Burns has been selected as an Education Attainment Fellow as part of an initiative led by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The fellowship is for chamber executives and senior staff working to improve the birth-to-career education pipeline in their communities. “We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this high-end leadership initiative

and the high caliber of applicants,” said Mick Fleming, president of ACCE. “This latest step in our strategy to engage businesses in education attainment will maximize the linkage between education and economic development goals.” Burns will join 22 other chamber executives, professors and practitioners from around the U.S. for an immersive education and workforce development experience involving development and deployment of best practices in ed-

ucation attainment, case studies of successes and failures, interaction with national experts and building a strong peer-to-peer network. Throughout the fellowship, Burns will be developing and executing a specific regional action plan to meet the community’s educational attainment objectives. Burns was selected for his fellowship proposal and demonstrated expertise for strengthening the talent pipeline and improving regional education and workforce development. Fellows represent

chambers that are engaged in policy, programs and systems reform efforts along the continuum of the birth-to-career spectrum that serves to prepare a skilled and globally competitive workforce. The fellowship program will advance the chamber’s educational goals, such as the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and workforce development activity conducted within the Central Palm Beach County Chamber’s Business Retention & Expansion economic development program.

Emily Blackwell and Kevin Joseph Hargrove were married on April 26 in a private ceremony on Ocean Avenue in Palm Beach. The couple exchanged marriage vows at a beautiful sunset ceremony with family and friends. The couple will reside in Palm Beach.

Blackmon Completes Army Training Army Pfc. Robert M. Blackmon has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training,

drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. Blackmon is the son of Sharon Comrie of Canal Point. He is a 2004 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

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NHES STUDENT GETS Education Place To Hold Graduation At IPC Place will hold its CHARACTER COUNTS 2015Education graduation ceremony on May 17 at the InternaAWARD FROM DISTRICT Sunday, tional Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Following the ceremony, the school will host a dinner and pool party for the graduates and their families, as well as the faculty, students and parents of the Education Place community. The school is located in the original Wellington Mall and serves students in grades 1 through 12. (Right) Education Place students Jesse Myers, Andrew Gallo, Kyle Titley, Klendy Muller, Victoria Colvin and Lauren Biddle. Not shown: Krisanna Gustafson.

Jostens Honors TKA Yearbook Program

New Horizons Elementary School fifth grader Franceska PointDu-Jour was chosen to receive a school district Character Counts award. She was nominated by her teachers for exemplifying character in all she does at school, home and in the community. Franceska was honored at the 11th annual school district Character Counts ceremony. Shown here at the ceremony are Franceska with her family, mother Alberta, father Frantz, sister Lydie and aunt Yanick.

WELLINGTON EL STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT BANKING

For the second consecutive year, the King’s Academy high school yearbook program has been named a Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills. TKA’s 2015 award-winning yearbook, Bigger & Better, was

led by editor-in-chief and senior Casey Walker under the direction of yearbook advisor Teresa Blakeney. The book was dedicated to high school Principal Sonya Jones in recognition of her impact on the lives of students and the example she sets for them to follow. “We started out the year with the goal that we would do everything we needed to do in order to earn this award for the second year in a row, and I am so excited and proud

Yearbook editors Mackenzie Diddle, Malini Kumar, Kaleigh Marschall, Casey Walker, Emily VanderMay and Amanda Gonzalez.

of my yearbook staff for helping us get there,” Walker said. “It is such an honor to say that we are part of the two percent of schools that receive this award.” TKA’s yearbook program received the prestigious award for

creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement and successfully managing the yearbook creation process. TKA will receive a plaque to display in the yearbook area and a banner to display in the school.

Principal Sonya Jones with yearbook advisor Teresa Blakeney.

Band Director Selected As Quarterfinalist For Award At Wellington Elementary School, Jessica Myerscough’s fifth graders recently learned all about banking when Carolyn Pavone from Wells Fargo Bank paid them a visit. Pavone discussed the importance of saving, and the students practiced creating a budget. The students also completed the Hands On Banking Program to learn about money skills and tools using the web site www.handsonbanking.org. It was a great learning experience for the fifth graders. Shown here is Carolyn Pavone from Wells Fargo surrounded by Myerscough’s class.

Seminole Ridge High School band director Daniel Harvey has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2015 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation, sponsors of the annual Grammy Awards. After more than 4,500 nominations were submitted from all 50 states, 213 music teachers were selected as quarterfinalists.

The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists to be recognized for his impact on students’ lives. The winner is flown

to the host city of the Grammy Awards ceremony to accept the Music Educator Award and receive a $10,000 honorarium. ‘Coffee Talk’ with Freshman Parents — The SRHS guidance department cordially invites the parents of freshman students to “Coffee Talk” on Wednesday, May 27 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the media center. Topics of discussion will be dual enrollment and credit

recovery opportunities. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to the guidance office (561) 422-2610 or to lizzie.singletary@palmbeach schools.org. Dual enrollment allows high school students to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit. Credit recovery is possible through the on-campus credit lab and through programs like the Florida Virtual School.

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Rosarian Students Tour Nation’s Capital WELLINGTON EL BUZZES WITH SPELLING BEE And Visit With Congressman Tom Rooney As an extension of eighth-grade classroom study of American democracy and the U.S. Constitution, 45 of Rosarian Academy eighth-grade students and five chaperones took a three-day tour of the nation’s capital April 29 through May 1. Students researched, created and presented digital documentaries on the D.C. monuments and memorials in preparation for the trip. Class work came alive moments after the enthusiastic group landed in Washington, D.C., and started their tour, visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Memorial, the FDR Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. During the second day, students explored the estate and gardens of George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, including the mansion, museum and education center. They learned the details of Lincoln’s assassination during their

Rosarian Academy students and their teachers in front of the White House. visit to Ford’s Theatre and the Pe- pliments of Rooney. A walk along Museum of American History. tersen House, viewed the nation’s Capitol Hill took them to the U.S. Meal stops at Union Station, the “living” documents at the National Supreme Court and inside the Pentagon Mall and Nandos added Archives, and experienced the Library of Congress. Following to the cultural experience. In addition to learning firsthand Legends of Alexandria Ghost Tour. a photo stop at the White House, Students also visited Capitol students spent considerable time at about American’s history and Hill and met with Congressman the museums of the Smithsonian, capital, these soon-to-be Rosarian Tom Rooney. They toured the including the National Air & Space Academy graduates bonded as a U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center Museum, the National Museum of class for the last time and have with special gallery passes, com- National History and the National memories that will last a lifetime.

The annual schoolwide spelling bee took place recently at Wellington Elementary School. Classrooms held spelling bees and sent their top spelling finalists to the competition. It was sponsored by the WES Reading and Literacy Committee and was televised. Shown above are the top three winners: Nicole Jakimowitz in first place, Daria Sololova in second place and Jazmin Muniz in third place. Below are the fourth and fifth grade finalists at the spelling bee.

St. Clare Catholic School Celebrates 50 Years With Fishing Tournament At The Sailfish Marina

In celebration of St. Clare Catholic School’s 50th anniversary, the school hosted its inaugural fishing tournament at the Sailfish Marina on Saturday, April 25, followed by a dinner and awards ceremony titled “Bash at the Buc” at the Buccaneer Restaurant on Singer Island. The KDW Fishing Tournament had 54 boat entries, and more than 350 guests attended the event. “St. Clare Catholic School’s Fishing Tournament and party at the Buccaneer, was the culmination of a year’s worth of celebrating the 50th anniversary of our school. The tournament was a fantastic way for us to bring alumni, past teachers and administration, parishioners and members of the community together for a family friendly event,” said Kathy Baumann, co-chair of the tournament. Proceeds from the event will go toward a state-of-the art media center on campus. The KDW Fishing Tournament was a fami-

ly-friendly event with a kids prize category. The junior angler awards were separated into two categories, kingfish and dolphin. The kingfish winners were: Resse Gallagher in first place with 33.4 lbs., Drew Deferrari in second place with 17 lbs., Clare Borland in third place with 10.2 lbs., Abby Garber in fourth place with 8.2 lbs. and Andrew Bernsten in fifth place with 6 lbs. Dolphin winners were: Katie Borland in first place with 11.6 lbs., Tanner Gload in second place with 10.4 lbs., Jack Librizzi in third place with 10.2 lbs., Addison Gload in fourth place with 8 lbs., and Iggy Zulaica and Brandon Collum in fifth place with 6.6 lbs. The adult fishing awards were divided into kingfish, dolphin and wahoo. The kingfish winners were: Jack Gallagher in first place with 52.8 lbs., Homer Zuluica in second place with 32.4 lbs. and Robby Lawson in third place with 30.4 lbs. Dolphin winners

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Civics students from the Renaissance Charter at Palms West chose “Nickels for Nepal” as their final community service activity of the year. All students were invited to give a small donation to assisting those suffering from the recent earthquake in Nepal, raising more than $500. Shown here are (L-R) Matthew Wilhelmy, Matthew Ross, Gare Graham, Olivia Soto (standing), Shyann Lamb, Logan Maharaj and Stephanie Seda.

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Letters About Making ‘Gone With The Wind’ A Fascinating Read I am reading The Scarlett Letters, which sounds like something you had to read in high school, but isn’t. This is the book edited by John Wiley Jr. featuring all the letters Margaret Mitchell wrote to friends and business associates about the making of her book, Gone with the Wind, into a film. I am halfway through this book, and I am starting to get angry. In the first place, Mitchell wanted all her correspondence destroyed so this sort of thing wouldn’t happen. However, she had no control over what the recipients of her missives did. And, for a writer, I must

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER admit it’s very interesting reading. Writers are, by nature, introspective and shy, yet this poor woman was besieged night and day by acquaintances and strangers who wanted her to get them into the movie,

wanted to send their great-granddaddy’s Civil War uniform to Hollywood for use in the movie and demanded that she make absolutely, positively sure the Southern dialect would not be incorrect in the movie. Almost every letter reminds her correspondents that she has nothing to do with the making of the film, and that she sold the movie rights lock, stock and barrel for this very reason. Wisely, the producers asked her for recommendations of local experts, and then they hired them. They even went so far as to have a jar of Georgia clay sent to the studio to try to get the dirt right.

But it’s something else that’s making me the most angry. And, perhaps, this is something I already should have known. Hattie McDaniel, who played Mammy, was not allowed to attend the premiere of the movie she had worked on for two years because of Georgia’s segregation laws. (It was held in Atlanta on Dec. 15, 1939.) The theater had no balcony where blacks would have been allowed to sit and, of course, the main floor was completely off-limits. If this had happened 20 years later, every civil rights group in the nation would’ve been down there protesting. The premiere never would’ve been shown

because the audience never would have gotten inside. I was pleased to read that Clark Gable (who was the favorite down south for the part of Rhett Butler long before any other parts were assigned) had suggested McDaniel for the role of Mammy due to his admiration of her previous work and stood by his woman. Knowing that he was going to be a huge attraction the night of the premiere (and its associated parade and parties), Gable threatened to boycott the event unless she was allowed to attend. It was McDaniel herself who insisted he go. See WELKY, page 16

Attempts To Curtail The First Amendment A Very Slippery Slope Writing a column defending freedom of speech should be the easiest thing in the world. But these days, the issue gets complicated. When The New York Times condemns an exhibit as being beyond what can be defended, we should all be alarmed. The exhibit in question, shown in Garland, Texas, contained a “Drawing Mohammed” contest. Although only Muslims are prohibited from drawing images of the prophet, many Muslims are offended when the basic purpose is to remind the rest of us that people have been murdered for doing the drawing. And some folks argue that what Pam Geller, who staged the contest, has done is not free speech but “hate speech,” not covered by the First Amendment. There actually is no “hate speech” clause in the Bill of Rights. But George Orwell, the great writer and political philosopher, noted in his masterpiece 1984 that by defining terms that might

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler be subversive and dangerous to those in power and then forbidding them, there is an effective way to mute criticism. And we see that today. Some speakers are not allowed on college campuses because they are pro-life or because they think that those accused of sexual assault should have the same legal protections as the average drug dealer. There are a long list of quibbles and, unfortunately, a large number of college administrators who assume their students should be protected from opinions other than those of the faculty. On many college campuses, there

are small “free speech” areas set aside for those whose ideas do not match those of the lead activists. Of course, these same administrators ignore the idea that the whole country is supposed to have free speech. The problem in defining hate speech is that it is, by its very nature, totally subjective. What the administration of President Barack Obama deems hateful might be the very basis of the administration of President Ted Cruz. The activists demanding cutbacks on some free speech now might discover that they become voiceless later. Even more spectacularly, there is a lot of hypocrisy involved. The same newspaper that damned Geller for insulting Islam, mocked then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani for objecting to a piece of art that depicted Jesus using a pile of animal manure. There was no concern at all about the feelings of Christians. The Associated Press, which at one point was known for trying

to be “right down the middle objective” about news, first tweeted that the exhibit was responsible for the two deaths of the gunmen who tried to wipe it out, and then corrected itself by writing that Geller has no regrets about doing the exhibit. And it seems few people want to point out that many Muslims often make nasty comments about Jews. Yes, Geller went out of her way to offend. That is where the First Amendment has its greatest glory, when it stretches the limits. The mocking of our leaders by comedians on television is generally mild, although there are certainly people who argue that there are some people and groups treated far more harshly than others. A generation ago, Larry Flynt, the publisher of Hustler, was targeted by the government because his depictions of naked women were so anti-female as to seem disgusting to all but those who really enjoyed looking at pictures of the denigration of woman. The same cultural

leadership that honored him at numerous awards dinners now condemns a woman who speaks out against a group of people who kill those who offend them. A group of writers from PEN, an organization dedicated to honoring writers victimized by totalitarian governments, refused to honor the cartoonists from Charlie Hebdo, murdered because they had offended Muslims. Voltaire wrote several hundred years ago that “while I detest what you wrote, I will defend to the death your right to say it.” The new slogan seems to be that “since I detest what you wrote, I will shut you up while expecting you to defend to the death my right to say whatever I want, even if it offends you.” That is a great recipe for disaster. Perhaps the new slogan should be, “Only those who really defend free speech, deserve to have theirs defended,” although not defending the undeserving would violate our own rights. See what I mean when I say it is not easy to come up with a good answer?

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Ceremony Welcomes Howard Coates To Circuit Court Bench

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Howard K. Coates was invested as a judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court on Friday, May 8 at the Palm Beach County Courthouse. An attorney and former Wellington Councilman, Coates was named as a judge by Gov. Rick Scott in December. Coates’ family and well wishers filled Courtroom 11B to view the investiture. His daughter Cameron delivered the invocation, while daughter Kelsey said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Judge Jeffrey J. Colbath administered the Oath of Office

before Florida Bar Board of Governors representative Michelle R. Suskauer presented Coates with a bible. Then his sons Colby and Colton assisted with the enrobing. A reception was held afterward in the Historic 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse.

Chief Judge Jeffrey J. Colbath administers the oath of office to Judge Howard Coates as his wife Cheri Coates looks on.

County Clerk Sharon Bock and Chief Communications Officer Kristina Ciuperger congratulate Coates.

Wellington Manager Paul Schofeld, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen, Regis and Tom Wenham, and Perla and Bill Underwood.

Councilman John McGovern, who replaced Coates on the council, offers his congratulations.

Alan and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig with Francine Nelson.

Colby and Colton Coates enrobe their father.

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Wellington Vice Mayor John Greene congratulates Coates.

ELBRIDGE GALE KIDS ENJOY ‘PENNIES FOR PASTA’ LUNCH AT OLIVE GARDEN

Wellington’s Olive Garden restaurant hosted the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Pasta luncheon with Elbridge Gale Elementary School students Monday, May 11. The school collected $17,400 in donations, making it the 17th out of 27,000 schools in the country. Students McKenna Wickers, Jaidyn Brody and Cameron Martinez were honored for their efforts, along with teacher Sarah Hamilton. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Stacy Hewitt, Nicole Martinez, Principal Gail Pasterczyk, Assistant Principal Chad Phillips, Leah Tomlin and Patrick Quinlan with Elbridge Gale’s donation.

Stacy Hewitt presents a trophy to teacher Sarah Hamilton.

Olive Garden General Manager Mark Hoover presents lunch to Matteo Darquea and Andrew Sineway.

Brandi Brody, Bryce, Debra and William Nall, and Drake and Jaidyn Brody.

Chad Phillips, Stacy Hewitt, Jaidyn Brody, Sarah Hamilton, Gail Pasterczyk and Nicole Martinez.

McKenna Wickers, Jaidyn Brody and Cameron Martinez with their award certificates.

Regan Maxwell and Molly Geck with Olive Garden employees.

Whole Foods Reception For Artist Laura Willems May 29 Laura Willems is the current Wellington Art Society solo artist featured at Whole Foods Market in Wellington. A reception in her honor will be held at Whole Foods on Friday, May 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, delicious snacks, special vintage wines and door prizes. A $5 charge at the door will go to the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund.

Willems was born and raised in the midwest and loves sports, the outdoors and spending time with animals. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. Willems is an avid traveler who has visited all seven continents and has been inspired by the diverse cultures and landscapes she has experienced, as well as the many museums she has visited over the

years. Willems’ art has evolved through those travels and by participating in classes and seminars in various mediums and artistic styles. Her art has now evolved through the laws of gravity, chemistry and physics into unique, highly kinetic interplays of vivid color that ebb and flow. Each painting is created in a mixed media bath of acrylics, oils, gesso and metallics

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of different density and liquidity. The canvas is dipped in this bath, then tilted and worked, allowing the mediums to flow and merge into complex patterns and intricate textures. Willems’ paintings can be viewed in any direction and explode in breathtaking brilliant colors. The exhibit features 16 works of art comprised of 27 separate and grouped panels.

She has shown her work in many juried and invitational exhibitions, including Art in Public Places at Palm Beach International Airport. She has also participated in many art shows and done several demonstrations. Her current exhibit will continue through June 15. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

A sample of Laura Willems’ unique artwork.

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Remodeled RPB Applebee’s To Unveil Community-Themed Décor May 21 Doherty Enterprises Inc., one of the largest casual dining restaurant franchisees in the United States, is bringing its new community-themed concept to the Royal Palm Beach Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurant located at 100 N. State Road 7. The restaurant will be closed beginning Monday, May 18 and will re-open Thursday, May 21

Manager

Discussion Postponed Until July

continued from page 1 budget issues coming up, and I don’t want to wait to the last second to discuss what potentially is one of the most important issues in the Village of Wellington.” Margolis noted that if not extended or renegotiated, Schofield will be leaving right as the village is in the middle of an election campaign with four council seats on the ballot. He asked the council to agree to discuss it at the July meeting. “I’m going to ask staff to make that as light a meeting as possible, they typically do, and give us ample opportunity to discuss this

LGWCD

Agreement Over Trails

continued from page 1 Tuesday, May 19 before the council’s next meeting. Ryan added that the two bodies had agreed in a workshop last November to surveying and mapping the canal easements, but town staff had drafted a more comprehensive agreement than had been discussed. “I felt at the time that the district and the board were misled,” Ryan said. “It really should have been a whole lot more simple than it has turned out to be.” He said the district and the town had worked to get a local bill passed by the legislature that led to an agreement. “That was accomplished in May 2014,” Ryan said. “In August, the district submitted the first draft agreements to follow the outline of the bill, which, incidentally, was written by the town attorney. It’s difficult to understand all the motivations, but I’m sure there were concerns about paying the cost of fencing and paying for construction of trails that might have to meet grant requirements.” Ryan added that he believes that

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continued from page 6 evening to Royal Ascot Estates regarding a suspicious vehicle. According to a PBSO report, a Toyota Corolla was left sitting in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and East Trafalgar Drive with its driver’s door open and the engine running. It was discovered at 10:25 p.m. The vehicle, determined to be owned by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, was removed by a towing company. MAY 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Nordstrom café in the Mall at Wellington Green on Tuesday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim left her wallet, containing a Wells Fargo debit card, an American Express credit card and a Target credit card, in the café between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. When she returned for it, the wallet was missing.

at 4 p.m. to unveil its new warm and welcoming atmosphere at the grand opening event, where “Apple” and “Bee” will greet guests and take photos with kids. The new community-themed look of Applebee’s focuses on education, nonprofit organizations and first responders in the Royal Palm Beach area, with wall décor consisting of photos from local

high schools and universities, professional and college sports teams and community groups. “We are excited to bring our new community-themed concept, which celebrates local organizations and their contributions to the community, to our Royal Palm Beach restaurant,” said David DiBartolo, vice president of operations at Doherty Enterprises. “The

remodel highlights the outstanding schools and organizations that make up Royal Palm Beach and the surrounding area, and we are proud to welcome them to the Applebee’s family.” New features to the interior of the 4,833-square-foot restaurant, which can seat up to 130 guests, include new booths and lighting along with 14 new flat-panel TV

screens throughout, ranging from 46 inches to 70 inches in size. The exterior will also get an updated look, with fresh paint, awnings and signage, and a renovated entrance featuring new stonework and a trellis. As part of the remodel plan, staff will also undergo retraining to ensure that guests receive exceptional service from familiar faces. Applebee’s also offers a line-

up of delicious menu items and specials, including Pick ’N’ Pair lunch combos, select half-price appetizers after 10 p.m., kids eat free specials on select holidays, and Sunday Family Day, with all kids’ meals available for $1.99, dine-in only. For convenient carry out for days when dine-in isn’t an option, menu items are available for online ordering at www.applebees.com.

issue and take some action on it,” he said. “If we don’t do something about it by the end of August, Mr. Schofield’s contract automatically renews, and it’s not fair to Paul to keep him in limbo like that.” Councilman Matt Willhite said the council needed to get backup information in order to make a good decision. “I understand you not wanting to talk about it to some extent, but I don’t think there’s a question of limbo,” Willhite said. “If nothing’s done by the end of August, it automatically carries over for another year.” He felt that the council needs to know its options. “If we’re going to potentially look at something, we need backup, which would be comparisons and cost analysis,” Willhite said. “There is a lot of information that needs to be given to us. I’ve

been through it once, and I said yesterday, I don’t think it was a good process, because there wasn’t input from the council.” He pointed out that there was a lead negotiator, and the council didn’t see any information until they were at a council meeting. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said village staff is currently gathering information based on the council’s discussion Monday. Schofield suggested that each council member provide the information that they would like to receive to Administrative & Financial Services Director Tanya Quickel. “You will all get exactly the same information,” he said. “Whatever you all ask for, you all will get.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked whether what the council had done to this point was sufficient to not renew Schofield’s

contract if they chose, and Cohen said they would have to give him written notice. Gerwig said that she thought just discussing the issue could stifle Schofield’s work product and creativity. Margolis said he was confident that Schofield would continue to maintain his professional work standard. “He comes to work every day and gives 150 percent, so in the next couple of months, he is certainly not going to leave any stone unturned with regard to running this village, especially with the budget coming up,” Margolis said. McGovern said he appreciated Schofield’s diligence in bringing him up to speed after he was appointed to the council three months ago. “We need to discuss and really assess this situation,” McGovern

said. “I think that none of us want this to be hanging out there, or the manager to be left with a completely new council. We have to do it in a methodical and procedural way. From my perspective, as the new person, having as much time to work with Mr. Schofield, assess that situation, gives me the greatest foundation for making the best decision possible.” He added that he felt comfortable that if the council got the information in June, it could make a decision in July. Margolis said that the village had just lost a great planning and zoning director in Tim Stillings, who left recently, and did not want to lose a great village manager. Vice Mayor John Greene said it was no secret that he and Schofield have had their differences, but they have also agreed on many things, and in the past few months have

interacted very smoothly. “I don’t want people to feel like there is some sense of urgency that we have to get this thing discussed,” Greene said. “I did feel somewhat put on the spot yesterday that we had to give some opinion that we’re going to renew. The fact is that we have until Sept. 1. This is business as usual. Mr. Schofield is here to do a job. We’re here to do our job.” He also pointed out that if Schofield’s contract is not renewed, he would remain in the position until next February. Cohen recommended that the council allow staff to gather information so they could talk about it in July. “You can decide what you want to do at that point, and postpone it again if you choose,” she said, explaining that the current contract would expire if they are unable to negotiate a new contract.

some people have purposefully delayed progress on the agreement. “As recently as this morning, the town again took the position that they did not want to be bound to install trails or to construct anything regarding the trails, and this is just another back step to prevent this from happening,” he said. Ryan pointed out that fencing was always a provision for constructing the trails. “I do think that the workshop still needs to be scheduled so that if there is any interruption in the process, that can be addressed specifically as a workshop item, and then it will be totally up to the town council to make the decision, and we won’t have this background set of negotiations, obstructions, disappointments and delays,” he said. Supervisor Don Widing said he was also frustrated by the delays. “We have had staff and legal working on this for a long time,” Widing said. “If we have two legal firms that can’t give both entities something they can agree with, I don’t know what a workshop’s going to do… I’m just disappointed that we have not been able to get a ‘yes’ on this.”

Widing said he wanted to know what the remaining central issues were. “What the town’s issues are is not my business,” he said. “That’s what we have the attorneys for, but, for crying out loud, this has gone on way too long.” Widing added that he did not want to go into a workshop that could possibly result in more turmoil. Supervisor Frank Schiola read parts of the e-mail from Underwood that the board had received that afternoon, stating that the town had not anticipated spending a lot of money on fence construction and engineering, but indicated that it would comply if that was what the district wanted. The letter continued that the town’s estimated cost of construction without engineering and construction plans would be about $5 per linear foot. “This doesn’t make sense,” Schiola said. “Without a construction plan for fencing, how are you going to put in the fencing?” Schiola added that he thought the town was stalling and trying to make it seem that it was the district’s fault. “I want to get this

moving forward,” he said. LGWCD Chairman Dave DeMarois asked about details of the agreement, and Viator said the fencing requirements would be part of the amended accord, and that a permit would be issued by the district, which would be approved by the council, not the manager. “Now it’s the responsibility of the council to review this, and then the monkey’s on their back to say yea or nay,” DeMarois said,

adding that he saw no reason for a workshop if the final decision was in the hands of the council. But Ryan said he believed the workshop was scheduled to clear up details, including the ability of the town to get grant funding for the trails. “I think that the issues of working with the landowners after the surveys and maps are completed is looked at as an unpleasant series of discussions,” he said. “I think coming up with the money to put

up the fencing is something that the town budget has allowed for, but it’s going to take management time.” Although Ryan favored a workshop with the council, he said he was concerned that other issues might be raised that would result in more delays. Ryan made a motion to approve the amended agreement, subject to legal review, and it carried 4-0 with Supervisor Robert Snowball absent.

recommendation.” Commissioner Priscilla Taylor made a motion to name Baker as the new administrator, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Hal Valeche thanked consultant Renee Narloch for assisting in the candidate selection process. “Any one of these candidates could have done this job in a terrific way, and I hope that we can someday lure some of them back here to some of those vacancies that we’re going to have in the

future, but it was really a most difficult decision,” Valeche said. “This was a very informative day to get perspectives from people from all around the country.” Commissioner Steve Abrams made a motion for County Attorney Denise Neiman to negotiate a contract with Baker. Neiman explained that both she and Weisman had started with one-year contracts, a term that they thought passed too quickly. Baker has agreed to negotiate a two-year contract.

As Menor introduced Browning, she explained that he, his wife, Sharyn, and their son Matthew have a special connection with Vinceremos. Matthew has been a student at Vinceremos for many years. “He started when he was 6; he turns 39 in July,” Browning said. After the group broke ground, with cheers and laughter, Christina Cooney, a Vinceremos rider, did a presentation. Cooney, who is going to the Special Olympic World Games this summer, took a ceremonial lap in the arena on Tilly. “Christina has ridden at Vinceremos for 23 years, and we are so excited that she got chosen this year. She is one of eight equestrian athletes in the United States to

compete at the World Games, so we’re really excited. She is going to Los Angeles at the end of June,” Menor said. Cooney is vision-impaired and hearing-impaired, Menor explained, so directions are communicated through sign language. Cooney will compete in dressage, equitation and an obstacle/trail course. Menor also thanked Aaron’s Catering for providing refreshments and snacks. “And a big thank you to Matt Hadden and Hadden Landscape,” she added. “I asked him for a couple little trees, and Matt did a makeover.” Menor encouraged visitors to stop by and learn more about Vinceremos. For more information, visit www.vinceremos.org.

gone missing) and stated in her will that she would like to be buried in the Hollywood Cemetery. No go. She died of breast cancer in 1952 and was buried elsewhere due to segregation. The Scarlett Letters tells of the reaction of Atlantans to the movie as it unfolded — their joy when it looked like the south was

winning, their despair when the tide had turned. Mitchell’s hope that the south would be presented in a dignified way was answered. The reason for the Civil War was now crystal clear, but it was not because of the book or the movie. It was because of the shameful treatment of one of its biggest stars.

Grads

Ceremonies Next Week

continued from page 1 nior awards take place Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Students will be recognized for completing career academies or for accomplishments such as a full year of college course work, and many community groups will be presenting scholarships, Principal Mario Crocetti said. Some of the special guests on stage at graduation, he said, will be Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis, Theresa Ventriglio of the Wellington Education Committee, School Board Member Marcia Andrews and more. “It’s a fantastic event,” Crocetti said, noting that you never know who might make an appearance as a special guest at graduation. Approximately 580 students will be graduating, including valedictorian Brett Gileau and salutatorian Thomas Dash. Rounding out the local schedule

is Seminole Ridge High School’s graduation at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 22. Principal James Campbell is looking forward to the event, which he hopes will be an upbeat day for the students. As of press time, Campbell wasn’t able to disclose what the school will be doing during graduation to recognize the recent loss of senior Brittany Baxter in a car accident. He said, however, that he’s working to make sure that it is respectful to the family and something that’s uplifting, rather than something that will cast a cloud over the proceedings. Approximately 575 SRHS students will be graduating, among them the school’s valedictorian Victoria Dukharan and salutatorian Parth Patel. Later that evening, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., will be Project Graduation at the school’s gym/auditorium. For those who can’t make it, the school district will be broadcasting all graduations live on its cable channel and streamed online at www.palmbeachschools.org.

Baker

Tapped For County’s Top Job

continued from page 1 number one, that conforms to my personal recommendation to you, and I think she’s deserving of the opportunity to serve as a county administrator because of the job that she has done for you for all these years, and that’s my

Vinceremos

New Barn Underway

continued from page 7 pate in the groundbreaking today. And I thank you so much.” Williamson and all of his subcontractors, Menor said, worked hard to keep the barn within budget for the nonprofit. Taking part in the groundbreaking were Jesse Coppola, Mike Simpson, Barb Simpson, Marcy Freedman, Kimberly Williamson, Tim Williamson, Victoria McCullough, Ruth Menor, Emily Marschok, Barbara Richardson, Matt Hadden, Patti Hadden, Steve Carroll and Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning.

Welky

‘Scarlett Letters’

continued from page 14 She would see the movie a week later, in Hollywood. McDaniel won an Oscar for her performance (which has since

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CAFCI, ROYAL PALM BEACH PRESENT CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY AT VETS PARK Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented the 13th annual Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 9 at Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park. There was food, dancing and music from different cultures. DJ PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Ernie Garvey kept the music playing all day.

Shirley Palmer, Genieve White, Rhonda Ferrin Davis, Hakeem Ali, Lauriston Simms and Thalia White at the Vivian A. Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund table.

Members of the AfroQuena Dance Corporation.

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Fred Pinto with CAFCI President Dennis Wright.

RPB Mayor Matty Mattioli welcomes the audience.

The Ni Ma Lion Dance and Kung Fu Performance Team.

Ronald Dawson, Henworth Ferguson, Lauriston Simms and Alfred Nelson play dominoes.

The Volkstanzgruppe German Maypole Dancers in action.

WOOF GANG BAKERY IN WELLINGTON TAKES PART IN PET ADOPTION EVENT

Woof Gang Bakery (2205 State Rd 7, Suite 300, Wellington) participated in a chain-wide pet adoption event on Saturday, May 9. Animal rescue groups came with loving dogs looking for homes. There were many activities, including raffles, face painting and more. For more information, visit www.woofgangbakery.com. PHOTOS BY SERGIO AGUILAR/TOWN-CRIER

Colleen and Mike Valle own Woof Gang Bakery in Wellington.

Robbie Martin with Trixie.

Joe Martin with Luna.

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Parking was hard to come by April 24-26 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Riders, families and well-wishers had traveled from all over the United States to participate in and support the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat Finals. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

Business

Wellington-Based Pepper Business In The Running For Chase Grant Program

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. Bruce and Stacey Ollis of brucesghostpepperz.com are hoping that the third time will be their charm as they attempt to win a business grant from Chase Bank. The longtime Wellington residents run an up-and-coming small business, which is being considered again, along with many other applicants, for the opportunity to be awarded a Mission Main Street Grant. Page 23

Sports Wellington Boys Volleyball Squad Defeats RPB Rivals

T h e We l l i n g to n H i g h School boys varsity volleyball team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School on Tuesday, May 5, and held on to defeat the Wildcats in five sets. The first-round play-in win propelled the Wolverines into the state tournament quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Page 29

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 21 BUSINESS NEWS................................... 22-23 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................29-31 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 34 CLASSIFIEDS......................................... 36-39

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IEA’s Hunt Seat Finals Bring Crowds To Jim Brandon Parking was hard to come by April 24-26 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Riders, families and well-wishers had traveled from all over the United States to participate in and support the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat Finals. Established in 2002, the IEA provides riding and showing opportunities for students in grades 6 to 12 in hunt seat and western disciplines. One unique aspect of IEA competitions, both local and national, is that none of the riders supply their own horses or tack. That’s done by the host team. The scores are based on horsemanship and equitation. All disciplines offer a variety of ability levels, beginner through advanced. The IEA is an affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association, the United States Equestrian Federation, the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. It has more than 11,500 members in 42 states. Students can earn college scholarships through competition and sportsmanship awards. There were 350 riders competing in the finals and a total of 525 rides (some ride in more than one class), representing 167 teams. They had accumulated the highest number of points within each of eight U.S. zones in order to attend. Classes ranged from Walk/Trot Flat to Varsity Open 2’6” Over Fences. Local parGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg ticipating barns supplied the 71 horses, which were randomly drawn by riders and allowed a brief warm-up. Each horse had a piece of paper with his name on it stapled to his saddle pad. “We were thrilled to hold the finals here this year,” said Roxane Lawrence, IEA founder and executive director. “We hold the finals in different areas each year, especially places of particular interest to young equestrians. By holding the finals in the Wellington area, the kids have an opportunity to see a locale renowned for its hunter, jumper and polo competitions.” Some people, however, were not used to the Florida weather. “Our only concern was the heat, but the horses are used to it, and we have the covered arena, which provides shade and shelter in case of rain,” Lawrence said. “The layout is perfect. Lots of room, and the stalls are close to the ring, so the horses can rest between rides. We added 500 bleacher seats, because each kid brings along her whole family! The dads can play golf; everyone can visit the beach. It’s great.”

Interscholastic Equestrian Association riders line up to draw horses. The horses that were provided are rated for Towns said. “Student schooling riders check different levels, explained Simon Towns, Zone each horse to make sure it’s comfortable with 4 administrator. Zone 4 comprises Alabama, the venue and appropriate for each level. These Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina are students who didn’t qualify for the finals but still came to support their teams. They and Tennessee. “Some are versatile and can go in any also help with grooming, feeding, tacking and class. Some are only for the flat, some only mucking stalls — whatever’s needed.” Participating in the IEA is a very affordable over fences, plus we need horses comfortable jumping everything from small cross rails way for youngsters to participate in riding See ROSENBERG, page 31 to 2-foot-6 courses with unfamiliar riders,”

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Culinary Creations Dinner To Benefit Quantum House

The American Culinary Federation’s Palm Beach County Chefs Association will host its Culinary Creations dinner on Monday, June 1 in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The dinner, inspired by some of the region’s most talented chefs, will benefit the Quantum House and the Palm Beach County Chefs in Distress Endowment Fund. Culinary Creations celebrates the extraordinary talents of some of the finest

chefs in South Florida, including the event chairman, Jeff Simms. Simms serves as executive chef of banquets at the Breakers Palm Beach and is the acting first vice president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the American Culinary Federation. Contrasting this with other food and wine events, guests can expect the complete package, beginning with a champagne reception featuring delectable hors d’oeuvres. The

once-in-a-lifetime dinner features four courses served round-robin style, so guests have the opportunity to experience a dish from each of the 25 chefs. The all-star lineup includes: High Ridge Country Club Executive Chef Ed Balboni and Executive Sous Chef Ricky Espiritu; Emerald Dunes Club Executive Chef Edward Dickens; Mariner Sands Country Club Executive Sous Chef Mitchell Pagan; Country Club of Florida Executive Chef Rob Goodhue; Boca Grove Plantation Executive Chef Dominick Laudia; Breakers Palm Beach Chefs Brandon Brault, Susan

Marsh and Matthew Stephens; Broken Sound Club Executive Chef Joe Longo; and Swiss Chalet Fine Foods Pastry Chef Cassandra Appleman. The evening then will flow into a silent auction where guests can bid on private chef dinners, wine tastings and other foodie items. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit deserving charities. “PNC Bank has a long history of partnering with local organizations like the Quantum House and this spectacular culinary event to strengthen and enrich our local communities,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC’s regional president for Florida

East. “At PNC, we understand that a community thrives when businesses pitch in to help under-served families and communities. We’re committed to helping build a solid foundation for the future of this local economy. This Culinary Creations dinner is a step in the right direction.” Other sponsors are St. Mary’s Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, FPL and TBC Corp. Tickets are on sale now. General tickets are $150 per person or $1,250 per table of 10. VIP tickets are $175 per person or $1,500 per table of 10, and can be purchased at www.quantumhouse.org/culinarycreations.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Seeks Donations To Build State-Of-The-Art Facility In Loxahatchee Groves

Chef Jeff Simms visits with Quantum House guests.

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council recently approved a resolution to allow Big Dog Ranch Rescue to create a new, state-of-the-art facility on 33 acres at the southeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and D Road. The decision came after an hourslong discussion, where more than 50 people spoke. The facility will offer a cage-free environment with four wings for adoptable dogs, along with play

yards. There will also be 10 puppy pods, a cutting-edge veterinary clinic and an education center. “Our new facility will help us further our mission to save more innocent adoptable dogs from being euthanized in high kill shelters,” said Big Dog Ranch Rescue President Lauree Simmons. “We look forward to being an even greater resource for the southeast, Palm Beach County and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.”

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is currently located off of Acme Road near Wellington. “This vote means we’ve been given the green light to start our building process, but now we need funds,” Executive Director Donna Casamento said. The nonprofit needs to raise $1.8 million to begin the $3 million Phase 1 of the facility’s construction. For more information, visit www.bdrr. org.

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Local Pepper Business In Running For Grant

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. Bruce and Stacey Ollis of brucesghostpepperz.com LLC are hoping that the third time will be their charm as they attempt to win a business grant from Chase Bank. The longtime Wellington residents run an up-and-coming small business, which is being considered again, along with thousands of other applicants, for the opportunity to be awarded a small business Mission Main Street Grant offered by Chase to help local, small businesses like theirs be a successful start-up venture. Brucesghostpepperz.com is the only Palm Beach County-based business in the running.

Brucesghostpepperz.com is a family business that has grown in just a few years from a handful of ghost pepper seeds into a hot local staple. As certified growers and purveyors of artisanal chili pepper products, the company sells ghost pepper plants and seeds, pepper products made with farm-fresh ingredients, ghost pepper hot sauce, pepper jams and jellies, bloody mary mix, spicy rubs, guacamole and dip mixes, powders and other delicious hot and spicy items. As an added plus for heat-seeking customers, eating capsaicin (the natural chemical that gives chili peppers their heat) is beneficial to the

body and provides an extensive list of natural health benefits, ranging from pain relief and anti-inflammatory to heart-health properties. With each successive year, this local small business continues to thrive, with even more healthy, farm-to-table products on the way. Notably, their latest specialty, Bruce’s Hot ’n’ Sweet Pepper Jelly, has become a local hit. They also offer custom gift-wrapped packages, including baskets and bowls, for holidays, wedding favors and other special occasions. The products are available at several green markets and other local venues, as well as in an

online buy-it-now store at www. brucesghostpepperz.com. And with the possibility of being awarded a Mission Main Street Grant, these local artisans are hoping to take their small mom-and-pop business to the next level. Voting for the grant competition is underway through Friday, June 19, with each applicant needing at least 250 votes to qualify for the next round of review and judging. To cast your vote now in support of brucesghostpepperz.com, visit www.missionmainstreetgrants. com/b/9217. More information is available at www.brucesghost pepperz.com.

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Family Dentist Donates To Make-A-Wish

Donna Recchio and Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu with Family Dentist’s donation.

Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu and Dr. Manoj Patel of Family Dentist of Palm Beach recently helped raise money for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida by participating in Royal Palm Beach’s WestFest event in the hope of bringing smiles to local children with life-threatening medical conditions, and sharing the power of a wish. All proceeds from the event went to the foundation. Family Dentist of Palm Beach is dedicated to spreading the power of the belief that “shar-

ing is caring.” The doctors said that it may become an annual endeavor to help Make-A-Wish. Family Dentist of Palm Beach expressed gratitude to everyone who helped support the event: Royal Palm Beach for the venue, local high schools for providing volunteers, and all the patrons. Make-A-Wish Southern Florida is well-known for granting the wishes of children facing life-threatening medical conditions. Family Dentist of Palm Beach is a

general, cosmetic and laser implant dental practice. For 13 years, the practice has specialized in providing a full-range of dental care for the entire family. There are two locations in Palm Beach County: one serving Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach and surrounding communities and another serving residents of Lake Worth, Palm Springs and Palm Beach. To learn more, call (561) 693-6752 or visit www.family dentistpalmbeach.com.

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Bootz Culture Camp, a fun art studio, offers an engaging summer camp for ages 5 to 13. In the studio, students get to explore a variety of cultures through the arts. The focus shifts to a different region every two weeks. However, each day brings new artmaking activities of the culture being explored. The artwork then becomes a souvenir. Campers also play games, learn dances, taste foods, listen to music, play instruments and more from that culture. Register at www.bootzculturecamp.com. Space is limited. Camp Cambridge in Wellington offers programs for children from two years old through second grade, with an experienced and mature staff, bilingual programs, in-house weekly field trips, specialty camp sessions, an on-site swimming pool supervised by Red Crosstrained staff, flexible schedules, weekly sessions, and private and group swimming. Nine weeks of camp will be offered at Cambridge Schools, which is located at 1920 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more information, visit www.cambridgepreschools.com or call (561) 791-0013. Camp Varsity Summer Sports Camp is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School (1100 Aero Club Dr., Wellington). The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games for ages 5 to 13. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with 2 to 3 hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are basketball, soccer, baseball, football, kickball, fishing, recreational games and more. There are also specialty camps such as dance and cheerleading, volleyball and itty-bitty camps. Camp dates are June 8 through Aug. 7 and are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before and after care available. For more info., call (561) 601-5248 or visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and 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.

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STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. This summer at The Goddard School in Wellington, children can take part in summer camp themes that include That’s a Wrap, Kitchen Chemists, the Great Outdoors, Epic Explorers and Mega Mathletes. The camp runs from June 8 through Aug. 13 and is for children one year old to six years old. For more information, visit www.goddardschool.com or call (561) 333-2020. The Goddard School is located at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington. Horsey & Artsy Camp at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary teaches children to be independent. They learn to take care of their tack, along with animal grooming. The camp offers horseback riding, hunt seat, dressage, trail and vaulting lessons. All kids will have supervision at all times, with no more than 10 campers at a time. After riding, campers may swim in the crystal-clear pool or clean lake with filters and floats, then start on weekly art projects with qualified art instructors. Good Earth Farm is located at 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. For more information, visit www. goodearthfarm.info or call (561) 792-2666. Home Away From Home Child Care Learning Center allows your child have fun in the sun, meeting new friends while having an adventure every day and going on fun-filled field trips. Activities include field trips at least three times a week. Enjoy the zoo, the park and science projects. Meals are included, and there is hip-hop, indoor-themed weekly activities, bounce houses and more. The facility features live webcams for parent comfort. Register now at www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com or call 1-877-94-CHILD (24453). There are six locations in Palm Beach County to serve you. Mad Science Summer Camps are full of fun and excitement. Kids can enjoy week-long science camps, sparking their imaginative learning while school is out. Campers will become junior scientists for the week, having the opportunity to experience real, live science by building bridges, solving mysteries, dissecting owl pellets, flinging catapults, making solar nachos, launching rockets, building robots and many other stellar experiments. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects and will take at least one project home every day. Mad Science offers its unique summer science camp for rising first through sixth graders at Greenacres Christian Academy on the following weeks: July 6-10 (Rocketry/Robotic Combo), July 20-24 (Science in Motion) and July 27-31 (Spy Academy). Choose one themed week or choose them all. All camps run weekly, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other locations around Palm Beach County are available. To register, or for more information, visit www.madsciencepb.com or call (561) 747-3033. Mad Science is also available for awesome birthday parties at your location or in its Jupiter lab, and can provide classrooms and businesses with “we come to you” field trips and stage shows.

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Wellington Boys Volleyball Squad Defeats Royal Palm Beach Before Falling In The State Semifinals

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys varsity volleyball team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School on Tuesday, May 5, and held on to defeat the Wildcats in five sets (21-25, 25-18, 25-12, 20-25, 15-12). The first-round play-in win propelled the Wolverines into the state tournament quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Wellington (20-8) bested the Wildcats earlier in the season in three sets, but Royal Palm Beach (17-7) was not going out without a fight. Like prizefighters, the two teams battled over the net with precision before a capacity crowd. Royal Palm Beach managed some early momentum and took the first set 25-21. The Wolverines battled back, winning the second and third sets and dominating a potentially fatigued Royal Palm Beach squad in the third, 25-12. The Wildcats needed to dig deep to stay in the fight, and did just that, rallying to take the pivotal fourth set 25-20, forcing a fifth set. The fifth set was by far the most entertaining, and it ended with an unusual twist. A serve violation was enforced on the Wildcats on the match point of the final set. The violation gave the Wolverines the final point and the win to move on to the state tournament quarterfinals. Royal Palm Beach’s players stood on the court, stunned by the official’s decision. “It stinks to have a great

match end on a ref’s call, but it was the right call,” Wellington coach Brian Bausch said. Royal Palm Beach appeared to have built some momentum with the serve, down 14-12. “Kids fight that hard, it shouldn’t happen,” Royal Palm Beach coach Sal Ciano said. Standouts for Wellington were outside hitter Yannick Feurich with 15 kills, middle blocker Richie Green with 14 kills, and Keegan Sullivan with nine kills and three blocks. Libero Brockton Boretti also tallied 26 digs for the Wolverines.

For the Wildcats, Devin Wallace had 16 kills, Greg Hill racked up 24 digs, and Griffin Schrauth added seven blocks and seven kills. Wellington defeated North Miami-Mourning last Friday in the state quarterfinals (25-21, 17-25, 25-16, 25-18) to move on to the semifinals last Saturday, where the Wolverines fell to Orlando Bishop-Moore. The loss ended the Wolverines’ run at the state title, but they ended the season with a 20-8 record and the district crown.

Wellington’s Yannick Feurich strikes the ball through the block of RPB’s Benny Zambito.

A.J. Starkins goes up for a kill for the Wolverines.

Royal Palm Beach’s Devin Wallace battles Wellington’s Yannick Feurich at the net.

Wellington’s Jason Rosen and Keegan Sullivan block a spike from Royal Palm Beach’s Greg Hill.

Alex Ng tries to send the ball over the net for the Wolverines.

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The Wildcats’ Griffin Schrauth challenges Wellington’s Keegan Sullivan at the net.

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Okeeheelee To Host 73rd Goode Water Ski Nationals

USA Water Ski and the American Water Ski Association are pleased to announce that the 2015 Goode Water Ski National Championships will be held at Okeeheelee Park. Slated for Aug. 11-15, the 73rd annual event will be hosted by the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches. “The Ski Club of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 14th Water Ski National Championships at Okeeheelee

Park,” said John Shealy, president of the club. “The club, Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission welcome everyone back for this wonderful event.” The Ski Club of the Palm Beaches has hosted 13 Water Ski National Championships, five Southern Regional Water Ski Championships, two Florida State Water Ski Championships and the 1989 Water Ski

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Palm Beach Central High School senior Leah Heysler has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Brevard College in North Carolina. She was also awarded a Presidential Academic Scholarship. Heysler looks forward to joining the Tornadoes soccer program. Shown here is Heysler (seated) with sister Lindsay and parents Scott and Tina Heysler.

World Championships, in addition to a handful of professional cashprize tournaments and hundreds of other amateur water ski tournaments, over the past 30 years. It most recently hosted the 2012 and 2013 Water Ski National Championships. For more information on the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches, visit www.okeeski.com. More than 600 of the nation’s top water ski athletes from across the United States will compete for na-

tional titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall in respective age divisions and two open divisions. Advancement to the Water Ski National Championships — the world’s largest three-event water ski tournament — is primarily earned through placement on the national rankings list. Athletes also can qualify for the nationals by placing in the top-five at regionals or by placing in the top-five at the previous year’s nationals.

The first national championships were held in 1939 at Jones Beach on Long Island in New York. Except for three years during World War II (1942-1944), the event has been held every year since 1939. The American Water Ski Association is one of nine sport discipline organizations affiliated with USA Water Ski. For more information and upto-date news, visit www.waterski nationals.com.

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all day; and Sunday, May 17: closed per normal schedule. The Wellington Aquatics Complex is located at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. and features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground, baby pool, concession stand and locker rooms. The facility is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 25. Daily admission is free for children ages 2 and under, $3 for children ages 3 to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54, and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older. Wellington also offers several discounted pass options. For more information, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

Seagull Services will hold its third annual Strikes for Seagull bowling event Sunday, June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. with registration beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres). There will be bowling, raffles, a silent auction, balloon twisting and more. The cost for a lane, including five bowlers, shoes, pizza and soda, is $120. Lane sponsors are $125 and include five Seagull students or participants bowling. A single bowler is $25 and includes shoes, pizza and soda. Register online at www.seagull.

Wellington Pool To Close For Swim Meet

The Wellington Wahoos Swim Team is hosting a long-course swim meet at the Wellington Aquatic Complex this weekend. The entire pool will be closed during the meet but will re-open to the public once the competition is completed. Available pool hours are: Friday, May 15: open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed from 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 16: closed

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SPORTS & RECREATION scholarship opportunities, as well as a benevolent fund to assist riders and coaches in need through programs such as the IEA Financial Assistance Program and the IEA Coaches Assistance Grant,” Leff said. “Teams can be affiliated with public or private middle and high schools, or through a barn team. Each team needs a minimum of three riders able to walk, trot and canter an unfamiliar horse, and a qualified coach.” Participants can also earn college

Myron Leff, Hannah Bentz and Roxane Lawrence.

scholarships and get recruited for college teams. “These kids are the greatest,” Leff said. “I’ve yet to see any youngster who participates in equestrian sports who’s not poised, confident and a great sportsman. They’re wonderful.” Alyssa Kelly, 17, accompanied the Full Moon Farm teams from Finksburg, Md., which had qualified 13 high school and seven middle school riders, one of the largest teams.

“I love being in the IEA. It’s a great way to meet people from all over. You see different styles of riding. I’ve been to finals three times, but I’ve never been to Wellington before,” Kelly said. “The horses are really, really nice, compared to some at the other shows, and I love the venue. It’s so warm here! It’s snowing at home in Maryland today. I love the palm trees. I’ve never seen palm trees before.” Hannah Bentz, a senior at Spanish

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River High School, competed as a member of the Wall Street Farm team out of Boynton Beach. She has been with the team for five years. “My first year, I didn’t ride, just came and helped out and learned. I was too new to show,” Bentz said. “Just being a part of the team is a big deal. Learning how to be a member and relying on your teammates is a really important aspect of this whole experience. It helps you out in a lot of real-life experiences and gives you people skills.” Her horse, Rosie, a chestnut Dutch Warmblood mare, was one of 16 that Wall Street Farm provided. Bentz drew and rode her on Friday, winning the Open Flat Class. She drew a different horse Saturday in the Open Team Over Fences Class. “I did well, got a little long on the last fence, and didn’t place,” Bentz said. “So I learned something I can apply to the next class. The color of the ribbon you win doesn’t determine your success as a rider. I highly recommend the IEA to anyone interested in learning to ride or show, or who just likes horses. You should definitely give it a try, even if you don’t want to compete. There’s something for everyone.” The Western Finals will take place in Oklahoma City in June. To find out more about the IEA, visit www. rideiea.org.

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Saturday, May 16 • The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its Save the Tiger 5K Race on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. Run to help save the Malayan tiger. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. • The Wellington Rotary Club will host a paper-shredding fundraiser in conjunction with Total Shredding on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) to support the club’s charities and scholarships. For more info., call Bob Salerno at (561) 512-8247 or e-mail bobultracleaners@gmail.com. • A March Against Monsanto will be held in Wellington on Saturday, May 16 with a rally beginning at 9 a.m. at the center court of the original Wellington Mall on Forest Hill Blvd. The public is invited to attend. Visit www.facebook. com/MarchAgainstMonsanto.WellingtonFL for more info. • The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a free Women’s Fishing Clinic on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach. Advance registration is required. For more info., e-mail Heather Sneed at Heather. Sneed@myfwc.com or call (850) 487-0554. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer and Raptor Walk on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the deer and raptor compounds and see the animals up close. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to pre-register. • There will be a Girl Scout Program information session on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Blvd.). Call (561) 385-3209 for more info. • The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host Demonstrations of Sado: The Way Of Tea on Saturday, May 16 in hourly sessions between noon and 3 p.m. For more info., visit www.morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233. • Wellington Children’s Theatre will present the musical The Wizard of Oz on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. at Community Christian Church (521 Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For information and tickets, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellington childrenstheatre.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. Work on your projects alone or with a friend. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Washi Tape Madness for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. Decorate your phone, charger, calculator or wallet with fanciful washi tape, a natural masking tape made out of bamboo fiber. Washi tape will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s third annual

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Pipeline to a Cure fundraiser is set for Saturday, May 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Out of the Blue at Jonathan’s Landing (3238 Casseekey Island Road, Jupiter). Enjoy live music, hula dancers, hula hoop contests, limbo and conch blowing contests, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a small plate buffet. Call (561) 683-9965 or visit www. cff.org/chapters/palmbeach for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Grand Celebration on Saturday, May 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) starting at 6:30 p.m. Thomas Bean of FPL will be installed as the chamber’s new chairman. For more info., contact Jackie Morales at (561) 389-2250 or jackie@ cpbcchamber.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert featuring Barracuda’s tribute to Heart on Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, May 17 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898. • Bubbles & Bouquets to benefit Petals With Purpose will be held Sunday, May 17 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach starting at 11:30 a.m. Five prominent couples will compete in a floral arrangement contest. There will also be live and silent auctions. Learn more at www. bubblespwp.com. Monday, May 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fun Folding for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Enjoy the art of paper folding known as origami. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach High School will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 19 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB’s Very Own Superhero Robot for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. Work together as a team to create the library’s superhero robot using recyclable materials. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host its 10th annual Rare & Unique Native Plant Auction on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. palmbeach.fnpschapters.org. Wednesday, May 20 • Palm Beach Central High School will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. • Wellington will hold a Symposium for Older Adults on Wednesday, May 20. The Palm Beach

County Division of Senior Services will highlight the importance of caregiving, the significant role of the caregiver, how to be a more effective caregiver and services available to caregivers. Contact Community Services Specialist Meridith Tuckwood at (561)753-2476 or mtuckwood@ wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beaded Flowers for ages 17 and up on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:15 p.m. Construct a wild pansy with the craft technique of French flower beading. Bring small, needle-nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Italy for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. Discover the snacks, people, places, art, games and history of Italy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Random Fandom Nite for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Build with Lego bricks, Play Yu-Gi-Oh! or Pokémon, try some Wii games or board games with friends, or make a crafty creation to keep. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Join Camp Shulamit for an evening of camp songs, stories, s’mores, crafts and more at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #30 (9610 Stribling Way, Wellington). Come in your camp shirt and jeans Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. A $5 donation will help Shulamit Hadassah reach its goal of raising scholarship funds for children to attend Camp Judea. To RSVP, call Lorna at (561) 689-4137 or e-mail ldubinsky2@aol.com. Thursday, May 21 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Class activities are specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to pre-register. • The next Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum Luncheon is set for Thursday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Breakers West Golf & Country Club (1550 Flagler Parkway). The topic will be the expansion plans for Palm Beach International Airport and its effect on Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. • Wellington High School will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Thursday, May 21 at noon at the South Florida Fairgrounds. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Save the Day with Community Helpers for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories and songs about what firefighters, police officers, mail carriers and doctors do, and make a related craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • West Palm Beach Commissioner Keith James and the Palm Beach County School District are partnering to host a Job Fair at CityPlace on Thursday, May 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. with up to 20

The Town-Crier recruiting companies. Visit www.cityplace.com for more info. • The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings (2837 South State Road 7, Wellington). The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and music by the Whitestone Band on Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold a Conservation Leadership Lecture on Florida’s solar economy by Commissioner Ronald Brisé on Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Zoo’s Tropics Café. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and animal encounters before the lecture presentation. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. • The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info. Friday, May 22 • Seminole Ridge High School will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s a Craft Bonanza for ages 2 and up Friday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m. Make as many crafts as you want with supplies from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Planes: Fires & Rescue on Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, May 23 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Nature Walk for all ages on Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a free guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods forest and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Reservations are not required. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host May Flowers for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Stories, songs and a craft will celebrate May flowers. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its Teddy Bear Affair on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal, and the zoo’s veterinary team will perform check-ups in the Teddy Bear Clinic. A special bear talk will introduce children to Lewis and Clark, the zoo’s North American black bear brothers. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PAINTING

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

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

GUITAR LESSONS GU I TA R L ES SON S — Learn to play as effectively as you learned to speak. Music is simply another language. I teach blues, jazz, and classical. My method is based on understanding, not just memorization. Call Peter at 561-753-7328

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

PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SCREENING

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

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

INSURANCE ALL COUNTY INSURANCE — Let us help you with your insurance needs Homeowners., auto, commercial, www.allcountyinsurance.com. 561-688-8090

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

LAWN SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

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

LOCKSMITH

WALLPAPERING

C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

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

NEW FLOORING BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

FOR RENT - GREENACRES

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS WANTED — Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, and Lake Worth Area. Early Morning hours. 901. Sansbuary Way, West Palm Beach. Valid Drivers License. 561-904-2600. FLORIDA GREEN PEST CONTROL AND IRRIGATION SERVICES — Is looking to hire a licensed (in the state of Florida), pesticide applicator. Located in Wellington. Call Dale for an appointment 561-790-3939.

Drivers: New Pay! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Consistent Freight, Great MIles on This Regional Account, Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

GARAGE / YARD SALE

ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

FARMS FOR RENT - KENTUCKY 25 DRY STALLS FOR RENT — (All maintenance included) Includes private paddock, 15 minutes from Keeneland Race Track and 25 minutes from Kentucky Horse Park, Versailles, Kentucky. 66 acres. Call Rob 845-798-6749 or Barn Manager, Christine 859-308-9764 or E-mail RobFeinbergSporthorses@gmail.com

OFFICE SPACE

The Town-Crier Newspaper is looking for a community photographer to chronicle local events and happenings in and around the Western Communities. May include some weekends. This is an entry level position. Applicants must have transportation

WELLINGTON EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE — Wellington, Florida Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561-227-1500 or at info@LakeWellington.com

LOXAHATCHEE

FOR SALE

SUNDAY MAY 16TH 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. — Good quality furniture. Have to see! Living room, desk, outdoor furniture, Air Mover. 13376 Compton Road, Loxahatchee

JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER AND WEED EATER — Excellent condition. 72 hours. New battery. 19.5 engine. 42 inch cut. $850 OBO. 561-357-1207

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and their own digital camera. For more information, e-mail: news@gotowncrier.com or call (561) 793-7606 and ask for Dawn Rivera, General Manager

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Niagara Contracting Service Home Repairs Remodelng to Rebuild Minor Repairs Tile • Drywall • Painting • Window • Door • Installation

561-329-9086 Lic. Ins.

Lic & Insured CFC057392, CAC1817688

SEPTIC & DRAINFIELD SPECIALISTS

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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2015 Equestrian Sport Productions Summer Series at

USEF , NAL & MARSHALL & STERLING LEAGUE

Global Dressage Facility 13500 South Shore Blvd. Road Wellington, FL

approved

June I May 29-31, 2015 Comp. #5029 “A” National and Jumper 2*

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Florida State Fall September 18-20, 2015 Comp. #2807 “A” National and Jumper 2* Rita & Irish Flynn Memorial September 26-27, 2015 Comp. #315415 “C” Regional 1 and Jumper 2*

Featuring Early Stall Discount of $30 per stall (See Details Inside) $10,000 Open Stake Class (All shows) Marshall & Sterling and NAL at all Shows $500 Pony & Hunter Classics 1

*New for 2015! $1,000 Pre-Green Incentive Classes $ 500 2’6” Low Childrens/ Adult Hunter Classics

Main Grounds at PBIEC • 3400 Equestrian Club Drive • Wellington, FL 33414 www.pbiec.com • 561-793-JUMP

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