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The Indian Trail Improvement District is in good financial shape in terms of revenue and administration, according to the annual audit conducted by the firm Grau & Associates. The annual audit was presented to the ITID Board of Supervisors by accountant Racquel McIntosh on Wednesday, April 21. Page 3

Temple B’nai Jacob Hosts Event Celebrating U.S.-Israeli Military Ties

The Women of the Wellington Chamber hosted Pooches, Pearls & Prosecco on Thursday, April 22 at Fred Astaire Dance Studio featuring adoptions from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control and Barky Pines, as well as jewelry modeling from La Enovesé Designs. Shown above is Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control Community Outreach Manager Elizabeth Harfmann with Buster. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Groves Council Approves Projects Along Southern Blvd.

Sweet Corn Fiesta Returns To Yesteryear Village At Fairgrounds

The 21st annual Sweet Corn Fiesta was held on Sunday, April 25 in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The day included the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship, during which defending champ Gideon Oji kept his title. Page 16

Seminole Ridge Weightlifters Find Success At State Meet

On Friday, April 23, members of the Seminole Ridge High School weightlifting team competed at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 3A state weightlifting meet at St. Cloud High School in Kissimmee. Five Hawk weightlifters qualified for the meet, but only four competed. One emerged as a state champion — senior Yosbany Gonzalez, who competed in the heavyweight division. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS......................... 21 - 23 PEOPLE................................. 24 SCHOOLS.............................. 25 BUSINESS............................. 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report Growth was the overarching subject of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting Tuesday, May 4, as the council approved three construction projects along Southern Blvd., something that did not please all in attendance. In a process that began in August 2019, Lockhart Storage Centers was given final approval to move forward with its facility, which will be located on 2.5 acres between the Shell gas station and the Loxahatchee AG Market. “These folks are in business to make money. I get that,” said Paul Coleman of nearby Tangerine Drive during the public comments. “But we have to live here.” Bradley Miller of Urban Design Studio, representing Lockhart,

countered that “the project offers good value for the town and the developer, and with very little impact.” Also approved were two projects in the Groves Town Center plaza at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road. Both are on the south, or Southern Blvd., side of the plaza. Southern Palms Car Wash will be located in the parcel next to the planned Wawa gas station and convenience store on the southwest corner, and the Heartland Dental office will be two parcels farther east. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia expressed frustration that bays large enough for horse trailers and larger pickups were not included in the design. “That’s what we really need, what would really do

well out here,” she said. Maniglia was the only council member to vote against approval of the car wash. Before final approval of Lockhart’s 710-unit indoor storage facility, the council requested two more concessions. At the request of the council, Lockhart agreed to add a fire hydrant on the back, or north side, of the property near Tangerine Drive, where a secondary entrance will be constructed for use by emergency vehicles only and secured by a locked gate. The council also added to its approval agreement a clause that requires Lockhart to provide private security to the location for a period of six months if the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is See SOUTHERN, page 4

While Mandate Has Been Lifted, Masks Remain A Requirement In County Buildings

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday, May 3 ending the ability of local governments to issue directives related to COVID-19. This blanket order, Executive Order 21-102, superseded the Palm Beach County Commission’s mandate requiring the use of masks in public places. During the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, May 4, County Administrator Verdenia Baker addressed the order. “We are going to follow the governor’s order and CDC guidelines,” Baker said, adding that she has consulted with her staff on the matter. “It is my intent to continue the use of masks by employees and patrons doing business inside county buildings. We are short staffed to start with, hurricane season is soon upon us, and I need to protect our most valuable asset — and that is our employees and the public.” Baker then explained both the offices of the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and Palm Beach County Tax Collector also want to keep the use of masks within their offices. The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office plans to work with whatever decision the county comes up with, she said. “The declaration of the state of emergency remains in effect,” Baker noted. Without comments, the board was in full support of keeping masks a requirement to do business in Palm Beach County buildings. Florida Department of HealthPalm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso followed Baker with a brief presentation updating the commissioners on COVID-19 locally.

“We can see that the number of cases has gone down, as well as have the deaths,” Alonso said. She went on to explain that while most new cases were in the 15 to 44 age range, the new cases are now spreading across other ages. “The five- to 14-year-olds now have 10 percent of the new cases,” Alonso said. “We are concerned about that. It is very fortunate that Pfizer in the next week or so is going to release its vaccine for ages 12 to 15. The timing is very good, since we are seeing that number creeping up.” The cases in the 65 and over group is staying low, at about 8 percent. “We have to attack in order to get those number of cases down and stop those long-term consequences,” she said. Just under 53 percent of the county’s population over the age of 15 is now vaccinated, she estimated. Alonso said that this is nowhere near the percentages needed to achieve “herd immunity.” The Department of Health is now working to mobilize its vaccine supply and get doses out into the community directly, targeting underserved areas. “The whole idea is that we want to get more people vaccinated. We are well over the goal the president made, but we have to do more, because it is not likely we are going to reach herd immunity,” Alonso said. “In 2009, when we had the H1N1, we didn’t reach herd immunity for two years. I hope I’m wrong, but that is what the experts are saying.” Alonso continued to support the need for masks, particularly at indoor public spaces and when at events with large groups, such as sporting events. Director of Emergency ManSee VIRUS, page 4

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Royal Palm Zoners Tell The Tuttle Royale Project To Bury Electrical Transmission Lines

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Tuttle Royale project on Southern Blvd. just west of State Road 7 received a setback Tuesday, April 27 when the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission voted to require that the developer must bury electrical transmission lines going into the project. The matter involves the developer Southern Boulevard Properties and the applicant, Evans Land Consulting, which was requesting a variance to allow for the electric distribution lines to remain overhead, where village code requires all new electric distribution lines to be placed underground. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said that other developments did not bury the lines going into their developments, but that those instances

were before his tenure, and he did not know why they were allowed a variance. He said the criteria that staff uses is the current code, which states that the lines must be buried. Village staff recommended denial of the variance. “Some older developments seem to have not buried them, but now we’re dealing with new work in this development,” Commission Chair June Perrin said. Developer Brian Tuttle said that he is asking for the variance to allow something that will not be used for many years. “These will not be needed for 5, 10, even 15 years,” he said. Tuttle showed photos of the transmission lines beneath much larger and taller power lines, and he stressed that they are located on a semi-private, major easement not prominently visible to the public. Tuttle explained that Florida

Power & Light has plans to harden the existing lines against storm damage, so the necessity of burying them is not required. He also noted that as an aesthetic decision, the larger nearby power lines will remain, making that point moot. “I know I am not supposed to bring up cost, but the cost is substantial,” Tuttle added. The commissioners sat silent for a bit with no one ready to make a motion, before they voted unanimously to deny the variance and require that the transmission lines be buried. In other news, three businesses along State Road 7 — O2B Kids, Haas Plastic Surgery and Capitol Carpet — received approval for new signage. There were no questions or public comments on the applications, and the measures passed unanimously.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event returned this year with a pandemic-friendly version presented Saturday, May 1 at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park. The cancer awareness event included the Drive-Through Purple Market, along with a drive-in concert featuring entertainers Michaela Paige and the Blue Reign Band. Shown above are survivors Theresa Vidal and Hilma Norris with caregiver Jeff Vidal. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Chamber’s Flavors Hits The Road May 20

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report After being delayed six months in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s signature Flavors of Wellington event is back to its spring schedule for 2021, set for Thursday, May 20. Rather than gathering a huge crowd of people together in one location, last October’s event took small groups to area restaurants to sample food and drinks. This unique mobile food event was so well received, that the chamber is hosting Flavors in a

similar way later this month. However, if you don’t have your ticket yet, you better act fast! Only a few tickets are left for anyone, over age 21, who wants to take a tour of eateries and entertainment in Wellington. The signature tasting event offered annually by the Wellington Chamber will showcase some of the best venues throughout the village in a magical moving tour that will run from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. “People preferred many of the things we did last year, so we made some more innovations for this year,” Wellington Chamber

Executive Director Michela Green said. She explained that each stop lasts 15 minutes and features samplings of savory foods, sweet desserts, signature libations and even entertainment at some locations. Attendees can meet the local proprietors as they showcase their wares. Some venues may feature two hosts. The judges will be local celebrities. Green said that the new concept features sponsored luxury passenger buses that transport participants starting from different venues along a route to each of the

Flavors 2021 vendor stops. Sponsors can use the public address and video equipment to explain about their organization during the bus jaunts. “Each of the 10 buses of 36 participants has an ambassador to keep the tour organized and moving, and we’d like to thank the sponsors of the Flavors 2021 event, FPL and Gast Construction Group,” Green said. This year is the 18th edition of Flavors and the second pandemiccompliant version that takes participants by bus to the 10 locations throughout the community, rather

than gathering everyone together at one location. “All COVID-19 precautions will be taken,” Green said. Each attendee will have their temperature checked and must be masked. The buses will be sanitized according to CDC recommendations at each stop prior to passengers embarking after each venue. Everyone must pre-register and check-in at their assigned venue. For more information, visit the Wellington Chamber at www. wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525 to secure tickets.

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Wellington Village Council Honors Student Essay Winners

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The three winners of the Wellington Public Safety Committee’s essay contest were honored at the Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, April 27, while the Tuttle Royale project got some needed utility equipment land and a new restaurant received approval for a drive-through lane. Director of Emergency Management & Public Safety Nicole Coates said that this was the second edition of the annual 300-word essay contest. She explained that the contest grew out of discussions at the joint meeting with the Public Safety Committee and the Education Committee and thanked the Education Committee for its input in developing the contest. Coates introduced the winners from each school category: Donavan Kelley, a fifth grader at Binks Forest Elementary School; Avery Appel, a seventh grader at Wellington Landings Middle School; and Martin Blanca, a senior at Wellington High School. Councilman Michael Napoleone said that the contest got more responses during the pandemic than he would have thought. “We were asking them to do extra homework,” he said, adding that after reading essays, “I have a small window now into what teachers do every day, and it’s really hard.” Public Safety Committee Mem-

ber Jacqueline Hutman explained that the topics of the essays covered a wide range, including COVID-19 protocols, internet safety, mental health awareness, elder care, bicycle safety, golf carts, home safety, and supporting the police and fire-rescue. Napoleone praised the essays. “They were very impressive. They had researched this and have footnotes. They were really well done,” he said, thanking all the students who participated. Councilman Michael Drahos thanked the Public Safety Committee for all their time and effort put in on the project. Vice Mayor John McGovern said the essays were very informative. “They highlighted ways we can keep our community safe and help it function better, and congratulations to all the winners and all the students who took the time to give thought and write an essay,” he said. Councilwoman Tanya Siskind agreed. “The topics were very professionally covered and makes us so proud to see the [students] in the community take on these projects,” she said. “I’d like to thank the parents as well. We know you were behind the scenes [encouraging your students]. Congratulations to everyone in the contest and to the winners.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said selecting winners was difficult.

“It’s really hard work to read through essays to choose winners,” she said. “[The essays] really show us that we can have faith in the next generation.” In other business: • A largely housekeeping measure vacated old Acme Improvement District easements on three parcels of property that had been set aside for utility equipment and maintenance access. The property will be used by the Tuttle Royale project on Southern Blvd., just west of State Road 7. One parcel will compensate the project for putting the equipment on another piece of property. The remnant space will never be used for its intended purpose by Acme, which is controlled by the Village of Wellington, so the easements are no longer needed. • A conditional use for a drivethrough was approved at the new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant coming soon to a refurbished building that once housed the Boston Market in front of the original Wellington Mall. The measure was approved by the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board and recommended for approval by village staff as meeting community standards. The drive-through lane will have a longer queuing line and a passthrough lane. The project will include some minor parking lot changes and additional landscaping. The res-

Essay Contest Winners — The three winners of the Wellington Public Safety Committee essay contest were acknowledged at the Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, April 27. (L-R) Martin Blanca of Wellington High School, Avery Appel of Wellington Landings Middle School and PHOTO COURTESY VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Donavan Kelley of Binks Forest Elementary School. taurant is projected to open in late summer. Gerwig pointed out that the restaurant has taken steps to ensure it will not have traffic backups, such as those associated with some other drive-through restaurants. “There seems like a lot of positive comments on social media about this, and I wish you only

good luck,” Drahos told the applicant, Eric Royal. The motion passed unanimously. • Village Attorney Laurie Cohen requested that Wellington sign on to the opioid litigation regarding the allocation of settlement funds between the state and local governments.

“There is no cost,” McGovern said. “There is no downside, no expense to the village in doing this memorandum of understanding.” Gerwig agreed. “The opioid crisis definitely has affected our community, and we’d like to be a good partner in solving the problem,” she said before the motion passed unanimously.

Indian Trail Improvement District Gets Good Grade From Auditor

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District is in good financial shape in terms of revenue and administration, according to the annual audit conducted by the firm Grau & Associates. The annual audit was presented to the ITID Board of Supervisors by accountant Racquel McIntosh on Wednesday, April 21. According to the report, “At the end of the fiscal year [Sept. 30, 2020], the district is able to report a positive balance in net position for all governmental-type activities.” The audit did not detect any internal weakness in administrative control, McIntosh told the board. “I’m impressed with the audit,” said Supervisor Jennifer Hager, who was first elected in 2010.

“I’ve been sitting up here a long time, and that’s the best one I’ve ever read.” ITID President Betty Argue agreed and complimented the district staff led by Executive Director Burgess Hanson, who called it a team effort. “It takes all of us for it to go together,” Argue agreed. “I’m really proud to be part of this district.” Highlights from the audit include: • Total assets decreased by approximately $2.7 million or approximately 4 percent during the current fiscal year. A majority of the decrease is the result of a reduction in debt service assessment receivable for outstanding bonds. As the bonds are paid down, the amount owed from residents also decreases.

• Total liabilities increased by approximately $272,791 or 1.8 percent during the current fiscal year due to increases in accounts and contracts payables as of Sept. 30, 2020. • The district’s governmentwide total net position at the end of the year was approximately $49 million, down from $52 million the previous year. • The district’s net investment in capital assets accounts for $35.4 million of the total net position. Restricted amounts of net position include $9 million for debt service and $5 million for maintenance of the district’s units of development. • The district’s primary fund, the Special Revenue Fund, had expenditures in excess of revenues in the amount of approximately $3 million. Ending fund balance

for the Special Revenue Fund was $8.6 million, a decrease from $11.5 million. Restricted fund balance in the Special Revenue Fund as of Sept. 30, 2020 was approximately $8.3 million, or 54 percent of fiscal year 2020 expenditures, representing the district’s reserves. This amount exceeds ITID policy to maintain 25 to 30 percent of budgeted expenditures for emergencies and end of year cash flow needs. However, the audit also made clear that continued growth in the area will create challenges for ITID leaders and perhaps require big decisions of residents. “The district is largely assessment-based, and since special assessments must specifically benefit affected properties and be fairly apportioned, the district

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must continually look to its assessment powers to raise the revenues necessary to fund the services and improvements demanded by its residents. The district is aggressively seeking grant opportunities as a revenue source to help offset the increasing project costs and requests by the residents,” the report stated. “The future of the district includes potential incorporation to a municipality or to maintain the status of a special district but expand or reduce the services to the level of residents’ needs.” In other business: • The supervisors directed staff to develop a policy for board approval with specific criteria as to when dirt roads should be repaired or milled or paved. However, Argue said, there is no plan to mill all the district’s dirt roads during the

next 15 years, though at this point doing so might be more financially sustainable. “It’s important that the residents on these roads have a choice,” she said. “If they want it to stay dirt, it can be dirt.” • The supervisors heard from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Craig Turner regarding the ongoing problem of young people riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes on ITID roads. Asked whether an oft-discussed allterrain-vehicle (ATV) park would help the situation, Turner said it might have a 25 to 30 percent impact. “There’s a culture of riding these bikes,” Turner said. “A lot of them see it as part of the ‘Lox-life.’” He said the only thing that would change the dynamic significantly is greater parental See ITID, page 4

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County Commission OKs Alzheimer’s Facility On Northlake

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report A 9,000-square-foot adult residential care facility planned for Northlake Blvd. was approved 7-0 during a Thursday, April 22 zoning hearing before the Palm Beach County Commission. Memory Care at The Acreage is planned as a 14-bed home for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients on 1.6 acres near Grapeview Blvd. The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission already had voted 9-0 for approval. County staff also had recommended approval.

“I’m not entirely comfortable with this project,” District 6 County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay said during the session. “But staff has given me no solid reason to oppose it. Neither did the zoning commission.” In the end, McKinlay moved for the project to be approved. Nearby residents expressed their concerns about the facility during an April 14 Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors workshop meeting and to McKinlay. George Gentile, who represented the facility’s owner Moore

Florida Property Investment, at both meetings assured supervisors and commissioners that Memory Care at The Acreage has every intention of being a good neighbor and respecting the rural nature of the community. Gentile, a longtime resident of Jupiter and the founder of the Gentile, Glas, Holloway, O’Mahoney & Associates land planning firm, said the facility would be well screened from its neighbors and Northlake Blvd. He also noted that it would create no significant increase in traffic, that parking-lotstyle lighting would not be used for

the small employee parking area, and that fencing or some other type of barrier would be used at the front of the property to ensure that residents could not wander onto the road. Pointing to a 21 percent increase in Alzheimer’s cases in county residents over age 65, Gentile emphasized the need for such facilities. However, McKinlay said ITID President Betty Argue had contacted her to express concern that allowing the facility might create a “domino effect” with others wanting to establish residential

care facilities along Northlake, and not just for older adults, but perhaps youth homes or addiction treatment facilities. In fact, Acreage residents expressed fear that Memory Care at The Acreage might someday be converted to such a use. Questioned by McKinlay, Assistant County Administrator Patrick Rutter said that such a change could not be barred from the outset, but that it would be necessary for the property owners to come back to the county commission before making such a change. “This board, future boards

would have the ability to weigh in,” he said. Northlake Blvd. in that area is a residential corridor, McKinlay stressed. “People in the area don’t want to see it become a commercial thoroughfare,” she said. “So, I do worry about the precedent this sets for the future. But I also recognize that this area of the county needs these services provided in their neighborhood, and it is sorely lacking right now… I would just ask that in the future, we proceed with caution on any larger project.”

Waste Management Announces Wellington Scholarship Winners And School Grants At Education Board Meeting

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Wellington Education Committee met Tuesday, May 4 and hosted Waste Management Inc. representative Dawn McCormick, who came with some big checks. The committee announced the recipients of the 2021 Waste Management Inc. Wellington Environmental Scholarship awards. Board Chair John Webber said that the scholarship is for seniors with high achievements and high grade-point averages. “Waste Management is proud to be your waste management provider and partner,” McCormick said, as she distributed checks for the scholarship recipients and grants for school equipment and books for Wellington-area schools. The winners of the first place $1,500 and second place $1,000 scholarships from Palm Beach Central High School are Diane Altidor ($1,500) and Britney Nguyen ($1,000). The Wellington High School winners are Amanda Ng ($1,500) and Graceanne Barksdale ($1,000). In other business: • It was reported that the annual

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continued from page 1 agement Mary Blakeney also provided the latest COVID-19 numbers after more than 400 days of EOC activation. She explained that the overall positivity rate continues to increase, now sitting at 16.5 percent. “As we transition away from our government-led mass vaccination sites with the Health Care District, our current focus is to roll out our grassroots mobile vaccination strategy,” Blakeney said. “On a positive note, our 7- to 14-day positivity rates have decreased.

grades assigned to each school will take a hiatus due to the pandemic, with the exception of a school that had a poor ranking and improved and would like to petition to be graded. State and local assessments will be held this year. Summer school will open with in-class learning offering students the opportunity to catch up and advance where needed. As for graduation ceremonies, the Class of 2021 will get to have an in-person graduation event, although the ceremonies will be modified for social distancing. • Some technology implemented during the pandemic will be retained, as it has improved efficiency and effectiveness. Examples were Zoom-style meetings that allowed faculty to mentor teachers from other schools when they would never have had time to drive and be there in person, as well as electronic bathroom passes on cell phones to maintain a record of who is where and when. “Zoom has been used for meetings during the pandemic, but it has been so convenient that they may continue it for some of the special project meetings they have upcoming,” Committee Member Marcia Hayden said.

• Webber asked that a method be explored to offer praise to local educators for their patience and efforts over the past year. “Please confirm with the village manager and see what kind of recognition ceremony might be planned to thank all the educators and support staff for their efforts during the pandemic,” Webber said. • Community Services Director Paulette Edwards expressed appreciation to her staff. “I want to thank you all who have been so supportive of the whole educational process,” she said, noting that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office went house to house during the beginning of the school shutdown to encourage students who hadn’t signed in to attend online classes and to help them get set up if they needed it. • School Board Member Marcia Andrews gave a brief statement thanking local teachers. “Thanks for everything you do to support our children,” she said. “Our children have been through a lot with this pandemic in our schools, and we are trying to keep everyone safe. We all must work together to stay safe and to get through this together.”

Our contact tracers have connected with 90 percent of their clients within 48 hours.” According to Blakeney, more than 654,000 people have been vaccinated in Palm Beach County. After reports from county staff, Vice Mayor Robert Weinroth had specific feedback on recent events. “With the mandate now being taken down by the governor, it doesn’t mean that people should feel that they can’t wear a mask, and that’s important,” he said, stressing that if someone is sick, they should continue to mask up. “Businesses are still entitled to have their own rules.” While commissioners Gregg Weiss and Melissa McKinley

continued to ask for vaccine data based on zip codes, Alonso made it clear she requires permission before sharing data. “Anything that comes out of my office has to go through the [state] communication department,” Alonso said. However, she did agree to request permission to share the data on a more frequent basis. “I would appreciate any in-

Commissioner Melissa McKinlay expresses concerns about the governor’s order superseding county mandates.

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continued from page 3 buy-in that such behavior not be tolerated. Turner also reported that there were 18 vehicular accidents over the previous four weeks, including two with injuries. • The supervisors heard from ITID Parks & Recreation Director Elizabeth Ricci that improvements to the Sycamore Park playground should be completed by May 20 and that permits for improvements to the Temple Park playground would be pulled April 22.

• The supervisors passed a resolution honoring recently retired PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger. A longtime Wellington resident, Gauger served with the PBSO for almost 50 years. During that time, he was repeatedly honored for his promotion of and leadership in the western communities. • The supervisors welcomed Anthony Tozzi as the new Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue chief for Battalion 2, which covers most of the western communities. Tozzi, who had been battalion chief in western Delray Beach, is a longtime Wellington resident with 37 years of firefighting experience, including 28 in Palm Beach County.

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continued from page 1 called to the property more than 12 times in a month. The PBSO provides law enforcement services for the town. James Lockhart, who owns storage facilities in several states, was on hand for the session and agreed readily to the first stipulation. He negotiated with council members — particularly Maniglia — as to the exact language of the security rider. The discussion arose out of longstanding problems with homeless and intoxicated individuals using the property as a refuge. The concern is that they will continue to attempt to do so, forcing Lockhart employees to call law enforcement, and thus drive up the town’s contract with

Waste Management Inc. representative Dawn McCormick and Palm Beach Central High School Principal Darren Edgecomb commemorate a grant by WMI to Palm Beach Central for athletic fields. PHOTO COURTESY THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON

formation rather than no information,” McKinley said. “It’s frustrating. I’d like to see if we are doing as good of a job as these numbers portray.” McKinley thanked Alonso and her team for coordinating the vaccination of farm workers before they move on to other parts of the country. “Every area grower that wanted their workers vaccinated was able

to make that happen,” McKinley said. McKinley now wants to work on a system for when farm workers arrive for the next season. McKinley was also blunt regarding her feelings about the recent executive order. “I have some frustration with the surprise announcement yesterday and the complete lack of coordination with local governments.

We weren’t given any heads up. [The order] wasn’t available until sometime after 5 p.m.,” she said. “We should be partners, not adversaries. Perhaps our legislators and leaders in Tallahassee will try to work with us instead of against us. If we hadn’t put measures in place, those numbers would have been higher… I hope we don’t see a variant surge, as these decisions have been lifted.”

the PBSO, which already tops $600,000 annually, Maniglia explained. “I live in that neighborhood, and it has been a nightmare,” she said, suggesting the clause become a standard part of all commercial construction project approvals in the town. Attorney Martin Perry of the Palm Beach Gardens firm of Perry & Taylor rose to object to inclusion in the approval of a restriction banning similar storage facilities within two miles of Lockhart’s Southern Blvd. location. Perry pointed out that the town has only three miles of frontage along the busy highway, thus the inclusion of the restriction would effectively deny his client, real estate broker and longtime Loxahatchee Groves resident Nancy Drysdale, use or sale of her property at the corner of Southern Blvd. and Loxahatchee Avenue for another storage facility.

Lockhart said he was ready to move forward without the restriction, but the council held firm. Perry called the decision “unconstitutional.” Mayor Robert Shorr said that the restriction applied only to a very specific type of indoor facility and would not preclude other types of storage facilities. “We’re facing some hard times, and people are going to need storage,” Drysdale said after the meeting. “I love Loxahatchee Groves… [but this] was crushing for me. I’ve paid taxes on that property for 34 years… I can’t live in a town that doesn’t take care of their own.” In one other piece of growth-related business, on a 3-2 vote, the council approved variances for the Aldi supermarket already operating in the Groves Town Center plaza allowing it to increase the size of its signs. The variance will allow the pri-

mary wall sign facing Southern to go from a maximum of 36 square feet to a maximum of 75 square feet, and the secondary wall sign facing B Road to go from a maximum of 18 square feet to a maximum of 75 square feet. In other business, the council honored Town Clerk Lakisha Q. Burch during Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8. Burch was recognized for receiving her Master Municipal Clerks designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Lanelda Gaskins, southeast district director of the Florida Association of City Clerks, presented Burch with her MMC plaque and pin during the council meeting. Gaskins noted that there are 629 members of the FACC, but only 149 are designated as Master Municipal Clerks by the IIMC. Burch has 25 years of experience as a clerk and has been with Loxahatchee Groves since 2019.

PBC Clerk’s Office Launches Updated Web Site

The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s new web site makes it easier than ever to access the office’s online services and public records. The new MyPalmBeachClerk. com allows visitors to quickly get to the office’s most popular services, including records searches, marriage licenses, traffic ticket payments and more. The web site’s service-focused design reduces the number of clicks it takes for visitors to find the information they need. In addition to the new user-friendly format, web site enhancements include: • Service Finder: This intuitive

tool takes visitors directly to the assistance they need. • Home Buttons: New buttons on the home page link directly to the most visited pages on the web site. • Mobile-Friendly design: The web site is optimized for viewing on smartphones and tablets. “We know your time is valuable, and we want to ensure you have access to the information you need, when you need it,” Clerk of the Circuit Court and Palm Beach County Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo said. “We have simplified our web site so it is quick and easy for you to navigate.” Abruzzo’s office launched the

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new web site on Wednesday, April 28. Visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts by completing a brief online survey. The enhancements are based on the results of a month-long community survey, testing by user groups and visitor trend data from the previous web site.

The clerk’s old web site had more than 1.8 million visitors in 2020. For the latest news and updates from the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, visit www. mypalmbeachclerk.com or follow @ClerkPBC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For The Record In a story published April 23 titled “ITID Board Hears Plans for Memory Care Facility on Northlake Blvd.,” the date of the meeting was noted incorrectly. The discussion was heard during a workshop session on Wednesday, April 14. The Town-Crier regrets any confusion this might have caused. POSTAL STATEMENT

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WOMEN OF WELLINGTON CHAMBER ENJOY POOCHES, PEARLS & PROSECCO

The Women of the Wellington Chamber hosted Pooches, Pearls & Prosecco on Thursday, April 22 at Fred Astaire Dance Studio featuring adoptions from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control and Barky Pines, as well as jewelry modeling from La Enovesé Designs. Learn more about the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at www.wellingtonchamber.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Doreen Scheinpflug leads everyone in the Wobble.

WOW leadership team members Kaela Genovese, Kathleen Williams, Melissa DiMartino, Jenn Cohen, Vicki Gotha, Bobbi Rottman, Ravi Culbertson and Jennifer Hernandez.

Cody Arndtson and Doreen Scheinpflug demonstrate the quickstep.

Caitlin Burroughs with Jake from Barky Pines.

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POPE TAEKWONDO ACADEMY HOLDS FIRST GRADUATION AT NEW DOJANG Congratulations To All Of The Students Who Advanced

Pope Taekwondo Academy, serving Wellington for more than 20 years, formerly located inside Ultima Fitness, held its first graduation on Saturday, April 24 at its new home in Wellington. Several students participated in advancing on to a higher rank, including Monica Maira, Ceasar Muscatella, Ashton Kleinman and Alejandro Martinez. As many of their peers looked on, each displayed a level of confidence, control, understanding and knowledge of the level applicable to their belt. Most of all, the students were enjoying themselves and happy to be returning to some sense of normalcy. “These are our students, and we are happy to celebrate them. We look forward their continued success,” Grandmaster Gustavo Pope said. “Many of my students are now returning to sign their children up for classes. It really is nice to see the impact we have had on their lives. We look forward to inspiring many other students and continue to grow our Pope Taekwondo family.” To learn more, call (561) 685-3648 or visit www.popetaekwondoacademy.com.

Pope Taekwondo Academy graduating students Ashton Kleinman, Monica Maira, Alejandro Martinez and Ceasar Muscatella, along with Christian Pope, Owner and Master Barry Rivera, Owner and Chief Instructor Grandmaster Gustavo Pope, Instructor and Technical Director, Master Lindsay August, and black belt students Daniel Junco and Nicholas Moraes.

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Monica Maira, advancing on to brown belt, demonstrates her ability to take down an opponent.

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Ceasar Muscatella advanced to 2nd Dan Black Belt. Here he warms up with Master Barry Rivera.

Ashton Kleinman gets an assist from Black Belt Daniel Junco.

Grandmaster Pope presents Ceasar Muscatella with his Black Belt 2nd Dan Certificate.

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TEMPLE B’NAI JACOB HOSTS EVENT CELEBRATING U.S.-ISRAELI MILITARY TIES

On Sunday, April 25, Temple B’nai Jacob held a special event in the parking lot of the original Wellington Mall to mark not only the end of the Hebrew school season, but also to honor the longtime military connections between Israel and the United States. The event included military vehicles from Project 425, along with vehicles from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

Mayor Anne Gerwig stopped by to check out the event.

PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz at the event.

Firefighter Mike Jean-Louis, Lt. Mike Lewis, paramedic Jesse Boltle, paramedic Mike Miller, Capt. Brant St. Louis and driver operator Landon Smith of Station 25.

Kids check out the UH-IH Huey helicopter.

Temple B’nai Jacob Education Committee members Andrea Cohen, Stacey Beyer and Andrew Wolfe.

Zoe Bruck plays the national anthem as Major Gen. Wayne Jackson looks on.

Sgt. Wayne Jackson Jr., Major Gen. Wayne Jackson, Mike Carroll, Rabbi Matan Peled, Curt Rich and Rick Hauge.

Rabbi Matan Peled hands out certificates to students.

Mike Carroll, Shai Peled, Rabbi Matan Peled and Zoe Bruck.

ITID President Urges Action To Deal With Coming Wave Of Traffic By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report According to Indian Trail Improvement District President Betty Argue, the district is facing a “traffic tsunami,” and residents need to get involved if they don’t want the area’s rural lifestyle to be swept way. Argue made the comments at the ITID Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, April 21. “I urge our community to think

about what we are faced with,” Argue said. “I’m not exaggerating. This is the reality… It’s what happens when you build around 20,000 homes in an area that is already essentially built out.” Part of that reality is that the area’s roads under Palm Beach County control are going to be widened, Argue said. They include Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Northlake Blvd., Orange Blvd. east of Seminole Pratt to Royal Palm Beach Blvd., and

Coconut Blvd. north of Orange to Northlake. Several five-lane interchanges likely will be created by the county in residential areas, she said. “The district has challenges because of this, and the property owners along these corridors also face challenges,” Argue said, adding that the wider roads “are needed not only for the current traffic but also for the traffic created by construction and development.”

The ITID board, however, is not considering zoning or land use changes, and not looking to create commercial areas around the five-lane interchanges, Argue said, despite rumors to the contrary on social media sites. Argued pointed to the board’s next meeting on Wednesday, May 19 when Kim DeLaney with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be on hand to talk further about the “complete streets” mobility plan that the

board approved in December. DeLaney spent 18 months helping to develop the plan to determine design expectations, identify partners and recommend improvements for ITID over the next two decades. The proposed mobility plan is intended to control cut-through speeding, reduce county impacts on ITID residents, add more traffic calming, improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, keep the rural look, explore canal bank

pathways, promote bioswales as buffers, and consider golf carts and other uses. The plan also suggests 72 miles of sidewalks on ITID’s 85 miles of roadways and a 41-mile equestrian trail network. “Many wish the area wasn’t changing, but that horse has long since left the barn,” Argue said. “If we do nothing, way, way more [traffic] is coming… We’re trying to protect our rural, equestrian and agricultural community.”

WRMC Nationally Rated An ‘A’ For Patient Safety By The Leapfrog Group

Wellington Regional Medical Center received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Wellington Regional Medical Center’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. “We are thrilled to be rated as an ‘A’ hospital by the Leapfrog

Group,” said Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center. “Patient safety remains the top priority for Wellington Regional, and earning an ‘A’ rating by one of the nation’s premier review organizations is an indication of our team’s commitment to providing the highest quality care possible. The rating signifies that Wellington Regional is among the

safest hospitals for patients in the nation.” The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns a grade to all general hospitals across the country and updates them every six months. It is the only hospital ratings program

based exclusively on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harms to patients in their care. “An ‘A’ safety grade is an elite designation that your community should be proud of,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “The past year has been extraordinarily difficult for hospitals, but Wellington

Regional shows us it is possible to keep a laser focus on patients and their safety, no matter what it takes.” Developed under the guidance of a national expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,700 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per

year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding communities. To learn more, visit www.wellingtonregional.com.

Palm Beach County Proclamation Recognizes May As National Foster Care Month The Palm Beach County Commission has issued a proclamation designating the month of May as National Foster Care, Speak Up for Kids and Guardian ad Litem Month in honor of the hard work and dedication exhibited on behalf of vulnerable child populations across the county. There are 20 Guardian ad Litem Circuits in Florida, with Palm Beach County (www.galpbc.org) designated as the 15th Judicial District. The Palm Beach County Guardian ad Litem circuit director is Michelle Canaday, while the executive director for Speak Up

for Kids is Coleen LaCosta. Together they serve as Palm Beach County’s dynamic duo of child advocacy. In addition to the Palm Beach County Commission, the cities of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, the Town of Lake Park and the Village of North Palm Beach have either already issued proclamations or have agreed to do so this month. In May 2022, Speak Up for Kids will host the inaugural Celebration of Advocacy Luncheon to honor volunteers and city and community leaders in the continued effort

to protect, advocate and speak up for children. “Last year, we asked the Palm Beach County Commission, as well as each city, to sign a proclamation in support of May as National Foster Care Month, in addition to recognizing the work of Speak Up for Kids and the Palm Beach County Guardian ad Litem,” LaCosta said. “We were at the height of a pandemic, and still, the support was tremendous. This year’s support has been no different.” The need for volunteers is also great.

“We are looking for opportunities to engage with each city in Palm Beach County to forward our mission of ensuring each child involved in dependency court proceedings has a Guardian ad Litem; in essence, a voice in the court system representing only the child’s best interest,” Canady said. “With hundreds of children currently awaiting a volunteer, the need is great, but we continue to be encouraged by the outpouring of support and the opportunity to build awareness.” Speak Up for Kids (www.speakupforkidspbc.org) is the exclusive

nonprofit supporting the efforts of the Palm Beach County Guardian ad Litem program and the close to 700 volunteer child advocates who provide oversight and support to children while also serving as their voice in the court system. The work of volunteer child advocates and their associated nonprofit supports generates savings to Florida of almost $20 million, estimating it would take an additional 450-plus employees to perform the work of the statewide network of Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates. In Palm Beach County, there is a savings of

greater than $1 million in salaries and mileage reimbursement costs alone. Speak Up for Kids and the Guardian ad Litem Program work hand-in-hand to not only train and appropriately equip volunteer advocates but to also locate potential foster and forever families and provide funding for activities so children in the system can participate in activities comparable to their peers, including sports, birthdays and music lessons; all allowing for normalcy during the most chaotic time in their young lives.

ing. All attendees are expected to follow recommended social distancing and CDC guidelines. To view the schedule of free events coming up at the Wellington Amphitheater, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/amphitheater.

“Trauma happens to everyone, but repeated trauma, especially in childhood, has lasting health effects. Awareness of the effects of trauma and building resilience is the focus of the Get Your Green On campaign,” said Tammy K. Fields, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department director. “Join us by wearing green throughout the month of May.” To get involved with the Get Your Green On campaign, wear green on May 20 and post pictures on social media using the hashtags #GetYourGreenOn and #GYGO2021. For more information, resources and a GYGO engagement toolkit, visit www.getyourgreenon.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Katherine Waldron To Seek District 86 Seat

Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Katherine Waldron, a successful businesswoman and longtime steward of the environment, recently announced her candidacy for the open District 86 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Incumbent State Rep. Matt Willhite announced plans last month to forego re-election to the District 86 seat in 2022 and instead run for the Palm Beach County Commission. District 86 includes most of the western communities. Waldron, a Democrat, has a diverse background in policy development, managing multibillion-dollar budgets, promoting economic growth, running a successful business and advocating on issues ranging from community engagement to environmental protection. She believes that her unique experiences, relationships and skillsets cultivated over the last several years come at a critical time as Florida continues recovering from the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the physical well-being of residents and the economic health of businesses and governments. Waldron graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics and received her MBA from Palm Beach At-

lantic University. She has been a resident of Palm Beach County for 20 years. After moving to the area, Waldron quickly became involved in the community, volunteering and serving on numerous boards and committees, including the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, the Boys & Girls Club, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Palm Beach County Preservation Foundation, the West Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and more. Waldron announced her candidacy with the support of many local elected officials. Learn more about Waldron at www.votekw. com.

Programs Resume At Community Center

The Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., officially re-opened for programming, events and rentals on Monday, May 3. Business hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and closed Sunday. Programs at the facility will resume this month with a variety of classes for youth, adults and seniors. Offerings include art classes, enrichment classes, fitness classes

and more. Class sizes will be limited, and rooms will be cleaned and sanitized between uses. Select programs will offer both in-person and virtual options. For information on classes, and to register, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/civicrec or call (561) 753-2484. Rooms are available to rent (first come, first served) by submitting an online “Room Rental Information Request” form, available at www.wellingtonfl.gov/communitycenter. The facility has implemented a variety of safety protocols for room reservations, including mask requirements, reduced room capacities, spacing of tables and chairs, and increased sanitation efforts. For more information, call (561) 753-2484 or e-mail communitycenter@wellingtonfl.gov.

Food Trucks & Concerts Planned At Amphitheater

Wellington Parks & Recreation recently announced the highly anticipated return of food trucks and concerts to the Wellington Amphitheater, located at 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The popular Thursday night Food Truck & Music Series has returned with local bands and artists accompanying approximately 15 food trucks each week. Food

trucks will be on-site from 5 to 9 p.m., and live music performances begin on stage at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming performances include the Flyers Rock Band on May 13, Neil Zirconia “The Ultimate Faux Diamond” on May 20, and the Sinatra, Martin, Darin & Vail Tribute by Johnny T. on May 27. Tribute concerts are also coming back in May, with some modifications. While tribute concerts are free to attend, ticket registration will be required through Eventbrite. Instead of a single night, concerts will be scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Gates will open for entry at 6:30 p.m. The same band will perform each night in order to provide more opportunities for community members to attend a particular show. May’s tribute concerts include the Blues Brothers Soul Band on May 7 & 8 and the Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute by Green River on May 21 & 22. Tickets will become available for registration beginning on the Monday prior to each scheduled concert. Space is limited, and one ticket is required per attendee (including children, toddlers and babies). For additional information, and to register, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/eventbrite. Masks are required for all amphitheater events except while eating or drinking, and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs for seat-

County Marks Mental Health Awareness Month In May

Trauma, no matter when it occurs, affects individuals over their lifetime and can strike at the heart of a community. Birth to 22: United For Brighter Futures, in partnership with the Becoming a Trauma Sensitive Community Action Team, is working to address current mental health concerns and statistics through its countywide Get Your Green On campaign. The sixth annual Get Your Green On campaign aims to foster safe spaces to talk openly about mental health and trauma, and to raise awareness by encouraging individuals to display their visible support by wearing green, the official color of mental health awareness, on Thursday, May 20. To launch the awareness month, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation on May 1 declaring the month Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month.

Audition For ‘Snow Queen’ At Dolly Hand

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is excited to announce the return of Missoula Children’s Theatre the week of June 21-25 with The Snow Queen auditions for students in grades K-12. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College at 1977 SW College Drive. For more information, call the box office at (561) 993-1160.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS VACCINATION POP-UP AT THE CULTURAL CENTER

On Wednesday, April 21, the Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted a free COVID-19 pop-up vaccination event at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. That day, the Pfizer vaccine was being provided to those who attended the event. Future vaccination pop-ups are planned. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com/coronavirus. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Nurse Malvina Alzamora gives a vaccination to Emimaris Nunez Jones.

Paramedic Hector Mosqueda with nurses Sayri Gourrie, Malvina Alzamora and Nathalie Jimenez of CDR Maguire Health & Medical.

Glenis Bailey gets a vaccination from nurse Malvina Alzamora.

Javier Ballestas, Maria Covena and Nataly Hurtado at the check-in desk.

Michael Brennan is happy to be vaccinated.

Nurse Malvina Alzamora gives Carol Fratti her vaccination.

John Staton gets a vaccination from nurse Sayri Gourrie.

Melvina Suker Daddio shows off her vaccination site.

EDUCATION FOUNDATION DONATES HAND SANITIZER AND MASKS TO RPBHS

On Friday, April 30, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County delivered pallets of hand sanitizer and cases of masks to district-operated Title 1 schools in the western region, including Royal Palm Beach High School. Joining the foundation was School Board Member Marcia Andrews of District 6. With the delivery, the Education Foundation surpassed the milestone of distributing $1 million in free school supplies and classroom resources this school year alone, through its signature program, Red Apple Supplies. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

School Police Detective Supervisor Jack McCarthy, Principal Dr. Jesús Armas, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, and Assistant Principals Lisa Jones, Adrian Seepersaud, Alexandra Vetter, Victoria Cote and Neil Hagans.

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Upon arriving to Southampton, Lois contributed to the village and county in various capacities. Lois became an insurance agent with J. Foster Terry and Company in November, 1955. She was also an active member of the VFW, a volunteer for the Southampton Ladies Auxiliary as the second president and served in the Suffolk County Ladies Auxiliary as president from 1958-1959. Lois was an active member of the Southampton Methodist Church donating her time to various causes and local activities. After 36 years at the insurance agency and decades of community volunteer efforts, Lois retired in 1991. Lois and Hans spent several years vacationing in Florida during the winter and returning to their Southampton home for the summer. After several years the couple decided to become permanent residents of Florida. At her home in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Lois spent time enjoying tatting and crocheting. Lois and Hans loved to travel and after the passing of her husband, Lois continued traveling on regional trips, sea cruises and to international destinations. Lois was actively involved with the Royal Palm Beach Connect Church, was a member of the YAH and Forever Young groups. Family was very important to Lois and she returned frequently to Nebraska for holidays, family reunions and weddings. She will be dearly missed by her family. A virtual memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 4th.

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Royal Palm Beach is home to the NRI Institute of Health Sciences, a licensed and accredited, private degree-granting post-secondary school. It offers programs in registered and practical nursing, nursing assistant and diagnostic medical sonography. The ownership team of Chief Administrative Officer Dan Splain and his wife Dr. Elizabeth Stolkowski, who serves as president and director of the nursing program, operate the school. They work with the highly qualified staff to prepare students as quality medical caregivers, helping these students discover their own opportunities to serve in the healthcare field. “We are proud to be part of the Royal Palm Beach community since 2012, and we work for the success of that community,” Splain said. Both Splain and Stolkowski have extensive healthcare backgrounds in the U.S. and internationally, including hospital administration, managed care, nursing education and the international recruitment of healthcare professionals. They brought that background to Royal Palm Beach nearly 10 years ago. “We educate healthcare providers for this and adjacent communities,” Splain said. “We started out with eight students, and last semester we had 112. Some go to work at Palms West Hospital and a number go to Wellington Regional Medical Center, as well as various hospitals on the Gold Coast and the Treasure Coast.We even have some teaching in fine institutions all over the country.” Growing from an initial small location in West Palm Beach to the 13,500-square-foot facility in Royal Palm Beach, NRI offers two post-secondary school degrees: associate of sciences in nursing and associate of applied science in diagnostic medical sonography.The school is adding a medical assistant diploma this spring. “We believe we are fulfilling the goals of the organization,” Splain said. “We have created lots of opportunity in Royal Palm Beach, and we have awarded some scholarships.” He is proud that NRI has become a valued member of the Royal Palm Beach community. After researching the overall South Florida region extensively, one night he happened to watch a Palm Beach County Commission meeting on TV. Splain remembered it well. One elected official, Commissioner Jess Santamaria, caught his attention. Perhaps it was because of his well-spoken, earnest comments. Perhaps it was his background, because Stolkowski is also from the Philippines,

“Even before the pandemic, there was a nationwide shortage of one million nurses. County residents are predominately people over 65, with more in season, so the need is great.” — Dan Splain

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well as full-time school… life happens around them. We spend lots of energy monitoring and motivating them toward success.” The fact that the school offers more degrees than competing facilities is why NRI has such an excellent reputation and level of credibility, Stolkowski added. Dr. M.J. Duthie is a highly skilled nursing educator who teaches five classes per week at the NRI Institute in health and anatomy, and also handles the upper level administrative and clinical needs. “Our instructors were educated at some of the top 10 colleges and major universities in the nation,” Duthie said.“It is so nice to have the responsibilities and rigors of the larger, high-powered schools here in a smaller, more private setting. We have the same standards as the larger schools for our students here in a two-year, four-semester situation.” Duthie also likes NRI’s centrally located, compact campus. “It is a beautiful campus here, and staff is available to students all day,” Duthie said. “It is small and close knit. We are a forever family here. It is rewarding to see a person develop into such a professional here.”

and they had done recruiting of healthcare professionals there. Splain arranged a brief meeting with Santamaria, and the rest is history. “Jess introduced me to [Royal Palm Beach Mayor] Fred Pinto, and the meeting turned into lunch and a tour of the village,” recalled Splain, who ultimately decided to locate NRI here and become a part of the Royal Palm Beach community. “Even before the pandemic, there was a nationwide shortage of one million nurses,” Splain said. “County residents are predominately people over 65, with more in season, so the need is great locally.” He added that the reputation of NRI and the way the school provides personal attention to the students helps them to pass the state license exam, offering them a high level of confidence that they will be employed right out of school. Stolkowski’s responsibilities focus on the education aspects of the school to deliver the promised education to the student population, orchestrating the right faculty and the right learning to qualify good nurses so they get licensed. “We are small, so we are quick and innovative, and (Above) Nursing degree graduates gather for a we make sure the students’ success comes first,” Stol- group photo at the NRI Institute’s January 2019 ceremony. (Inset) Nursing educator Dr. M.J. Duthie kowski explained. welcomes Mayor Fred Pinto to the NRI campus. Making sure the students get what they expect from the school is the secret to their success. “We Splain said NRI chose to locate at the corner of Royhave many non-traditional students enrolled,” she al Palm Beach Blvd. and Southern Blvd. for its comsaid. “The average age is 30, many have families as munity feel. Its central location means it is an easy commute for students from as far away as Vero Beach. Splain lauded the village, saying that it has well-run municipal services in a safe community.“It is centrally located for travel to and from the school, and it has a good housing inventory for residents,” said Splain, who has taken a leadership role in the community, including as an officer of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club. The NRI Institute of Health Sciences is located at 500 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. For more information, call (561) 688-5112 or visit The NRI Institute of Health Sciences in Royal Palm Beach celebrated its first graduating class in August 2014. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN www.nriinstitute.edu.

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NRI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Royal Palm Beach-Based School Educates Future Nurses And More

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“Even before the pandemic, there was a nationwide shortage of one million nurses. County residents are predominately people over 65, with more in season, so the need is great.” — Dan Splain

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Springthorpe’s Stellar Flag Football Season Reaps Honors

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report This year’s girls varsity flag football team from Royal Palm Beach High School was perfect during the preseason and had a winning record in the regular season. In the post season, the Wildcats defeated Forest Hill High School 13-0 in the first round of the district playoffs, but they ended their season with a loss to Seminole Ridge High School in the second round of the district playoffs. Despite an earlier-than-planned end to the season, there were a number of individual and team achievements worth recognizing. “Obviously, we did not meet our goal of getting out of our district [playoffs] to compete for the state title,” RPBHS head flag football coach Harold Camp said. “However, I was pleased with our team’s play throughout the season. I had the opportunity to play younger players throughout the season.”

Another positive was the play and on-the-field leadership displayed by receiver Jenna Springthorpe, who has been selected to participate in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s (FACA) 2021 Flag Football All-Star Game. This game will be played on Saturday, May 15 in Belleview, which is near Ocala in Marion County. She will be representing the South team in the game. Statistically, Springthorpe had a sterling career, especially this past season, which was her senior year. Offensively, she finished with 76 receptions for 1,019 yards and 17 touchdowns. Defensively, she had 28 flag pulls, 13 knockdowns, 10 interceptions and one interception returned for a touchdown. Her best overall game this past regular season was during the team’s win against Glades Central High School, when she had six receptions for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Against the Raiders, she also had three flag pulls and

Jenna Springthorpe’s stellar season earned her an invitation to the Flag Football All-Star Game.

three blocked pass attempts. In her junior year, Springthorpe was injured for the start of the season, and then the season came to a halt last March due to COVID-19. In her sophomore year, she had 43 receptions for 550 yards with four touchdowns on offense. Defensively, she had 15 flag pulls, six knockdowns and 10 interceptions. “Jenna was our go-to receiver on offense,” Camp said. “She ran such precise routes and was so in tune with assistant coach Andrew Joseph that he could call Jenna‘s number and knew the matchup that Jenna could win.” Throughout the season, RPBHS quarterback Karleigh Farrell always knew where to find Springthorpe on the football field. “She was, obviously, Karleigh’s favorite receiver,” Camp said. “Other teams also were aware of Jenna’s big-play capabilities. Even with that, Jenna could still make the big play when needed.” Springthorpe is more than a onedimensional flag football player. “On defense, I liked to move Jenna to the wide side of the field because she could cover so much area,” Camp said. “I also moved her over the top of our opponents’ premier receivers to try to take that away from them. She has an incredible knowledge of the game. Jenna and I can talk about what the opponents are running against our defense and what adjustments we might want to make.” According to Camp, Springthorpe is one of the smartest players he has ever coached because she used her offensive prowess to help on defense. “Jenna’s route-running skills helped her with route recognition from her opponents,” Camp said.

One of Springthorpe’s strongest attributes is her positive mental attitude. “Jenna was a quiet leader,” Camp said. “She always led by example and was a great role model. We often used Jenna to assist with the younger players in developing their route running.” While Springthorpe is good enough to play collegiate flag football, she appears more interested in focusing on her academic degree when she starts college this fall. “Jenna had several offers [to play flag football] but has decided to attend the University of Central Florida and pursue a degree in health sciences,” Camp said. Of course, if Springthorpe has another great statistical effort in the FACAAll-Star Game in mid-May, she might want to reconsider her collegiate path.

Receiver Jenna Springthorpe with quarterback Karleigh Farrell.

Jenna Springthorpe in action on the field.

Seminole Ridge Weightlifters Find Success At The State Meet

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, April 23, members of the Seminole Ridge High School weightlifting team competed at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 3A state weightlifting meet at St. Cloud High School in Kissimmee. Five Hawk weightlifters qualified for the meet, but only four competed. One emerged as a state champion — senior Yosbany Gonzalez, who competed in the heavyweight/ unlimited weight division. Each weightlifter from Seminole Ridge was competing at the state meet for the first time in their weightlifting careers. Gonzalez was the top-ranked heavyweight going into the state meet, based on his Class 3A, Region 4 championship lift earlier in April. There were a total of 20 competitors in the heavyweight/ unlimited division. That seeding proved correct, as Gonzalez performed as expected. Seminole Ridge head weightlifting coach Alexander Locker was not surprised that Gonzalez emerged as a state champion, even though it was his first trip to the state meet. “Yosbany is a living, breathing embodiment of our motto, ‘Hard Work Pays Off,’” Locker said. Gonzalez’s winning 700-pound weightlifting total was the result of a 430-pound lift in the bench press and a 270-pound effort in the clean. Going into the state meet, his personal record in the bench press had been 425 pounds. Gonzalez’s work ethic is the foundation for his success. “Two years ago, when I first started lifting, I would’ve never thought I’d be a state champ,” he

said. “I’m just glad I was able to show others that hard work truly does pay off.” Gonzalez’s nearest pursuers were 35 pounds behind him. They were David Raney of Venice High School and Joseph Rickey of Fleming Island High School, both of whom registered 665-pound combined lifts. Gonzalez will be attending Keiser University in West Palm Beach to play football and compete in weightlifting. The only other Palm Beach County contestant in the heavyweight division was Nick Mazur of West Boca Raton High School. Senior Deion McMinns competed in the 169-pound weight class. There were 20 contestants in that class. McMinns’ combined effort was 480 pounds. The winning total in the 169-pound division was 595 pounds by Sean Acevedo of Lake Nona High School. Locker was proud of the seasonlong commitment to excellence by McMinns. “Deion is quiet, hardworking and determined to be successful,” Locker said. “He does things the right way. He played running back for the Ridge and applies the same intensity he does on the football field to the weight room.” McMinns enjoyed his experience at the state meet. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity as a result of hard work, and I can sleep at night knowing I did the best I could,” he said. Right now, McMinns is unsure of where he will attend college this coming fall. Senior Jackson Harding competed in the 129-pound weight class. His best lift in the bench press was his opening lift of 200

pounds, while his third and final effort in the clean was 175 pounds. That 375-pound combined total was good enough for an 11th-place finish. The winning total was 490 pounds by Justin Irizarry of University High School. “Jackson is an overachiever in everything he does,” Locker said. “Jackson is one of the top students in his class. His hunger for success drives him in the weight room as well.” Getting the chance to compete in the state weightlifting meet has been a goal of Harding’s since he was a freshman. “I’ve been working four years for this moment, and every second was worth it,” he said. “If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t change anything.” Harding plans to attend Florida State University this fall. Senior Wilfredo Feliu competed in the 219-pound weight class. Among the 20 competitors in his weight classification, he finished in a 16th place tie, based on a combined effort of 535 pounds — 310 pounds in the bench press and 125 pounds in the clean. The winning total in the class was 655 pounds by Amer Amer from Windemere High School. Feliu’s success is the result of perseverance. “Wilfredo is never afraid to put in the extra time needed to get better,” Locker said. “He also played football as an offensive tackle. He worked hard to move down a weight class this year, while still managing to improve his lifting total.” Qualifying for the state weightlifting meet was a dream come true for Feliu. “I’ve been waiting for this mo-

ment since last year, and I finally got [the chance] to prove myself,” he said. Feliu is currently undecided on his college choice. Junior Jordan Reyes qualified in the 238-pound weight class. After only his second year as a weightlifter, Reyes qualified for the state meet this year but was unable to participate in the competition. “Unfortunately, he could not attend the state meet, but he plans to qualify again next year, along with his twin brother, Jayden Reyes,” Locker said. As a team, Seminole Ridge finished in a ninth-place tie with Windemere High School at this year’s Class 3A state weightlifting meet. The championship school was Fleming Island High School.

Seminole Ridge senior Yosbany Gonzalez won the state title.

Seminole Ridge weightlifters (L-R) Deion McMinns, Jackson Harding and Wilfredo Feliu, all seniors, competed at the state tournament in Kissimmee.

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Wellington Takes First In Palm Health Foundation’s ‘Let’s Move’ Challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t hold back Palm Beach County residents from breaking the record for logging the highest number of physical activity minutes in the “Let’s Move!” Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge’s nine-year history. From all across Palm Beach County, 378 teams comprised of 1,337 individuals participated in the monthlong campaign in March, logging 59,464,582 minutes of walking, running, Zumba dancing and a variety of virtual activities to take charge of their health during the pandemic. The campaign made a remarkable comeback from the prior year, when only four million minutes were logged at the beginning of the pandemic. Presented by the Palm Health Foundation and Digital Vibez Inc., Let’s Move invites residents to form teams and commit to exercising at least 30 minutes a day. The highly competitive campaign has teams from municipalities, county organizations and other groups all vying for top prizes, which were awarded at an April 16 awards ceremony. Hosted by the KVJ Show’s Virginia Sinicki at a live presentation at the South Florida Science Center and carried throughout the community virtually through Zoom, Digital Vibez unveiled the winning Let’s Move teams with the highest number of physical activity minutes. The Village of Wellington was named the Let’s Move top team for 2021 with 26 million minutes logged. Other top teams included the City of Delray Beach, the City of West Palm Beach, the School District of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County Sports Wellness and Recreation. Winning sub-teams, groups within a team who log minutes collectively, were Delray Beach Parks and Recreation, the Village of Wellington, Around Wellington, City of West Palm Beach Residents and VFitness Squad. Individual Let’s Move champions were Rosa White of Boynton Beach, Frank Verney of West Palm Beach, Andrea Bruton of Delray Beach, Angela Williams of Delray Beach and Liz Nunez of Wellington. Let’s Move awarded a special $500 grant to the community-

based, youth-focused program that logged the most minutes to support their physical activity programming. The winner of the grant was Delray Beach Parks and Recreation. Each year, Let’s Move invites community members to submit a video to support the campaign. The Florida Health DepartmentPalm Beach County took home the top award for their video, “Let’s Move on the Outside.” Employees created an original song and showed their dance moves to promote the benefits of physical activity on mental health and overall wellness. Sinicki also recognized Let’s Move sponsors, including the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Valley Bank, Wisehaupt, Bray Asset Management and the Quantum Foundation. Wilford Romelus, founder of Digital Vibez, joined Sinicki to share a few words with attendees. “This is the campaign’s ninth year, and we could not be prouder of the amazing results,” he said. “This past year was full of unexpected challenges for everyone, but we came back stronger than ever!” Let’s Move was first launched in

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and children to improve a variety of health issues through regular physical activity. The challenge promotes daily exercise as a way to combat illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and strengthen brain health and life expectancy, among other benefits.

The Seminole Ridge High School girls flag football team defeated St. Cloud High School 44-6 on Monday, May 3 in the FHSAA Class 2A regional final. The game was hosted by Seminole Ridge, and senior quarterback Haylie Young threw seven touchdown passes to lead the team to victory. Seminole Ridge, now 16-0 on the season, advances to the state semifinals on Friday, May 7 against undefeated Western High School. The game will kick off at 4:45 p.m. and be played on the campus of Mandarin High School in Jacksonville. With a victory in that game, the Hawks will advance to the state final on Saturday, May 8, also at Mandarin High School.

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS SHINE AT THE SOMERSET BASH

The Wellington Wrestling Club recently competed at the Somerset Bash held at Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines and had some outstanding performances. Earning first place honors were Sam Honzik (elementary, 85 pounds), James Kosza (middle school, 113 pounds), Tyler Gray (middle school, 100 pounds), Evan Pena (Cadet, 120 pounds) and Seth Rhodes (Junior, 152 pounds). Additional place winners were Nikolas Gray (second place, middle school, 113 pounds), Juan Quintero (second place, Junior, 182 pounds), Justice Harding (third place, middle school, 100 pounds) and Tristan Preece (third place, Cadet, 126 pounds).

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Local Girl Scouts Earn Their Silver Awards

Recently, the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida held its Silver Award Showcase, honoring the 2020 class of Silver Award Girl Scouts. Among the 82 Girl Scouts who earned their Silver Award this year, four of them are local residents who worked individually to complete three different projects benefiting their local communities. Emily Gross from Troop 22222 created a Silver Award project entitled “Join a Feel Better Letter Making Session!” She hosted, set up and directed “Feel Better Letter” card-making sessions. Once the colorful, uplifting cards were created, she sent them to the nonprofit organization Smith Smiles, which pairs them with new, donated toys and sends them to children in various hospitals throughout

the United States to bring them cheer during a difficult hospital stay. Additionally, Gross worked with the teacher in charge of the Emerald Cove Middle School Art Honor Society to hold card-making sessions several times per year in order to keep the project going. Also from Troop 22222 are Jenna Bierman from Wellington and Sydnei Borges from Royal Palm Beach, who completed a Silver Award project called “Adopt Don’t Shop” to educate their classmates about adopting animals instead of buying them. Kayley Dunn of Wellington from Troop 20119 created a project called “Bat Boxes,” where she built bat boxes, designed a pamphlet, created a bitmoji classroom and produced a YouTube video to help educate the local community

about the importance of the bat population. The Silver Award Showcase, sponsored in part by the Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation, allowed Girl Scouts to present their projects at a showcase-style event sharing with attendees what they learned and the impact their project made on their local community. The Silver Award is the second highest award of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the highest award that can be earned by Girl Scout Cadettes in grades six through eight. When Girl Scouts decide to work toward earning this award, they set out for meaningful change by identifying an issue, collaborating with others who care about it, building a team to help and working to improve on that issue

Kathryn Stepp Of WHS A Student Winner In National Scholarship

Kathryn Stepp of Wellington High School, daughter of Ruffin and Melanie Stepp, is a winner in the annual Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship Competition. The prestigious awards are granted to high school seniors for the best all-around presentations, including an explanation of why they are planning careers in government service. The foundation noted that these winners represent the most talented and accomplished young leaders, and that it is these young men and women who are dedicating themselves to public service. The nonprofit foundation has awarded $95,000 this year to 41 students across 22

states and two countries. The Washington Crossing Foundation has awarded more than $1,850,000 in scholarship since its inception. Scholarships were inaugurated in 1969 and honor the more than 60 years of dedicated service to the nation by the late author-historian Ann Hawks Hutton. The scholarship program seeks to find, identify and encourage young people with the same sense of dedication and service demonstrated by George Washington and his soldiers who, under the most adverse of conditions, crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 to win the Battle of Trenton, which turned the tide of the American Revolution.

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in a measurable way. Earning the Silver Award means reaching way beyond what the world knows as “community service.” Girl Scouts may pursue this award as an individual or in small groups of up to five girls, and every girl dedicates a minimum of 50 hours to bring the project to life. The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 8,000 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. To learn more about becoming a volunteer or partner, call (561) 427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.

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Rylan Gonzalez Named Semifinalist In U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Rylan Gonzalez, a graduating senior at Palm Beach Gardens High School and a resident of Royal Palm Beach, has been named one of 625 semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 6,500 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 57th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of their accomplishments in many areas — academic and artistic success, accomplishment in career and technical fields, leadership, strong character and involvement in school and the community. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by an executive order to recog-

nize some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in academics, leadership and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. Each year, scholars are presented with a Presidential Scholars Medallion. A distinguished panel of educators have reviewed these submissions and selected 625 semifinalists.

Rylan Gonzalez The Commission on Presidential Scholars will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars this month. The Presidential Scholars Class of 2021 will be recognized for their outstanding achievements this summer.

The Arc Creates Champions Of Change

The Arc of Palm Beach County is building leaders in disability inclusion and advocacy. The nonprofit has graduated its first class from the Champions of Change Learning Series. The new initiative, which promotes personal and professional growth, aligns with the Arc’s culture of caring, innovation, empowerment and acceptance. The Arc’s leadership worked with Alonzo Kelly, a nationally recognized strategic leadership partner, to develop Champions

of Change. As team members focused on relationship building, improving communication, emotional intelligence and critical thinking, they applied them to the Arc’s proven programs and looked for new service areas to showcase the strengths of people with disabilities. “The Arc believes in people. By investing in our team and fostering their skills, creativity and passion, we advance our goal to provide the highest quality of services possible for those we serve,” Pres-

ident & CEO Kimberly McCarten said. “Champions of Change has not only helped our team members personally, it has also initiated change within the organization to prioritize team member training, development and support.” Champions of Change also helps to combat compassion fatigue and keeps teams connected amid the pressures and obstacles created by the coronavirus. The Arc aims to use the lessons learned from this unique program to enhance recruitment

and retention, fuel collaboration among departments and inspire exemplary care. The Arc serves more than 3,100 families each year, offering programs that address the needs of all people with disabilities, from infants to seniors. Along with educational and recreational activities, the Arc also provides group housing and in-home or center-based respite care to help parents find balance as they care for their children. Learn more at www.arcpbc.org.

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Polo Park Robotics Teams Head To Regionals

All three of the Polo Park Middle School robotics teams (16113, 36112 and 44893) qualified for the First Lego League (FLL) regional tournament with strong showings during the qualifying round. Team coach and STEM teacher David Grad is extremely proud of all three teams and their dedication to the program. “I am so excited to have all three teams move on to the regionals,” Grad said. “These three teams have been working every day since the beginning of October. The dedication that they have shown is exactly why they are moving on to the regional tournament.” The robotics club is part of an international program for sixth through eighth graders. The program has three parts: Project, where the team must come up with solutions to challenges that FLL presents; Core Values, where the

judges look at how teams work together to solve the problems and how they show good sportsmanship; and Robot Design, which is the actual robot portion where students program and build an EV3 robot to complete missions on a board. In FLL, the competitions start out with qualifiers, and if a team scores high enough, they move on from there to regionals. Placing at regionals gives a team the chance to then compete in the state tournament, with only one team then advancing to an international competition. Polo Park team 44893 scored an outstanding 385 points, the highest total of all schools in the qualifier, earning them the Robot Game Award. Both the others also managed to get awards, with team 16113 getting the Robot Design Award and team 36112 grabbing

the Judges Award. Team 16113 earned the highest score of all three Polo Park entries with a combined total of 83, with 37 out of 40 in Robot Design, 19 out of 24 for Core Values and 27 out of 40 for Project. The team members are Eoghan McIvor, Erica Frishberg, Sofia Blanco, John Mueger, Patrick McDermott, Elizabeth Silha, Zachary Elstein, Victor Vasquez, Annabelle Poirrier and Andrew Bueno. “I am very proud,” Mueger said about moving on to the regionals. “I would be even more proud to move on to states, as we have in past years.” Team 44893, consisting of team members Alan Trujillo, George Honeycutt, Gabriel Forjan, Vincent Popple, Raul Junco-Suarez, Matt Martinez, Abbie Osuna and Gianna Luiso, scored 80 points, with 34 out of 40 in Robot Design,

20 out of 24 for Core Values and 26 out of 40 for Project. Trujillo, an eighth grader, is going to compete in his third regional tournament, but the thrill is still as strong as ever. “I feel excited to move on to regionals,” he said. “I have gone to regionals three times in a row, but I am still very excited to go.” Team 36112 scored 70 points with 27 out of 40 in Robot Design, 18 out of 24 for Core Values and 25 out of 40 for Project. Team members include Demetrios Esopakis, Georgios Esopakis, Giavanna Fioravanti, Bradley Schube, Tyler Sahlbach, Maxx Swisher, Ephrosyni Esopakis and Gabe Marques. “I’m proud of how much we could accomplish with COVID-19 going on,” eighth grader Georgios Esopakis explained. — By Annabelle Poirrier

The three award-winning robotics teams from Polo Park Middle School in Wellington celebrate their success.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN CELEBRATES EARTH DAY AT PALMS WEST CHARTER SCHOOL

The first-grade classes of Kimberly Scott and Alex Manica have created a butterfly garden to celebrate Earth Day. The garden captured the imagination and energized enthusiasm of all the students at Palms West Charter School. It will become a type of outdoor laboratory where students can go to witness the awesome power of nature as seen through the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The school thanks all those who donated to make this vision a reality through their financial or physical contributions.

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The completed butterfly garden.

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MILLER NAMED MATH TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Palm Beach Central High School teacher Tricia Miller was recently selected by the Palm Beach County Council of Teachers of Mathematics as the High School Math Teacher of the Year. “Mrs. Miller has been a great asset to the PBCHS Math Department, and she always strives to make a difference in every student she encounters,” Assistant Principal Sheena Wehr said. Wehr, along with Principal Darren Edgecomb, attended the award announcement brunch to honor Miller. Shown above, Tricia Miller is congratulated by Assistant Principal Sheena Wehr.

Golden Grove Partners With Winn-Dixie To Win Trex Recycling Challenge

Winn-Dixie Store #0212 in Royal Palm Beach and Golden Grove Elementary School have once again won first prize in the “Trex School Recycling Challenge” for the Southeastern Elementary 601-800 Division. This year students, staff and community members collected 1,278 pounds of plastic bags and film. Students recycle plastic daily from breakfast and lunch items. In addition, Golden Grove’s Green Team has a weekly drop off for those collecting at home. Green Team members collect and bag the wrap, keeping track of the amount collected. The bags are dropped off weekly to Winn-Dixie. Golden Grove began this program in 2019 as a way to inspire students and community members

to be more environmentally aware of the importance of recycling plastic bags. Each year, with the help of partner Winn-Dixie, the school has met the Trex Challenge by winning first place. The Trex Challenge has helped students become aware of the problem of plastic in landfills and waterways. Taking on the Trex Challenge has taught students that solutions start with small everyday efforts that can have a powerful impact on the environment when everyone pitches in to recycling, reusing and repurposing plastic bags. Golden Grove thanks Winn-Dixie #0212 Store Manager Dio Rodriguez and District Manager Jeff Kreig, who were both instrumental in the school’s continued success winning the Trex Challenge.

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WRMC Center For Wound Care And Hyperbaric Medicine Recognized For Clinical Excellence

Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine has been recognized as a Center of Distinction by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92 percent within 28 median days to heal. There were 555 centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award

and 278 achieved the honor. “The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine continues to be one of the most elite wound care programs in the country,” said Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center. “The exceptional leadership team, as well as the outstanding physicians, nurses and therapists, continues to generate amazing results for our patients in need of wound care therapy.” The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is a member of the Healogics network of more

than 600 wound care centers and offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds, which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time. Advanced wound care modalities provided by the hospital’s wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by

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Braman Motorcars Partners With Casa De Campo Resort

Braman Motorcars and Casa de Campo recently agreed to a joint partnership to benefit Club Braman clients, beginning with a 7-Day Vacation Sweepstakes to that exclusive resort in the Dominican Republic and $1,000 in spending cash. Lucky prize winner Lena D’Amico, a Club Braman member, won the vacation as a result of participating in a marketing survey in April. “I’m excited to win this vacation to Casa de Campo while I also enjoy my BMW 430i Convertible purchased from Braman BMW West Palm Beach — even thinking of a new one,” D’Amico said. The award was presented by General Manager Stephen Grossman. “We are always seeking new and innovative ways to support and reward our Club Braman members, and this new partner-

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Clerk’s Office To Hold Virtual Career Fair May 13

Looking for a new career opportunity? The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office wants you to join its team. The clerk’s office will hold its first virtual career fair from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 13 to recruit candidates for multiple positions at its offices throughout Palm Beach County. Career opportunities are available in all areas of the organization, including customer service representatives, court and official

records specialists, courtroom administrators and financial specialists. Participants will have the chance to speak directly with clerk employees and hiring managers, learn about the office’s excellent benefits package and explore careers within the organization. The career fair is free and open to anyone who would like to learn more about professional opportunities available. To register, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ careerfair.

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Jodi Gast Appointed To Wellington Chamber President’s Circle

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Jodi Gast, vice president of the Gast Construction Group, to the President’s Circle. She is proud to be a small business owner with her husband, Allen, and to work with their team as the Gast Construction Group celebrates its 10th year in business this year. Born in Iowa, Gast had big dreams and goals from an early age. Raised by a father who worked in a factory and a mother who stayed at home then had a government job, Gast knew she had to create a different path in order to achieve the life she wanted. Excelling academically, athletically and in leadership roles in high school and college, she achieved success in Iowa, then made moves to South Carolina, Alabama and finally to Florida. She prides herself on having her own successful 15-year career in the pharmacy technology industry, where she worked with thousands of pharmacies, hospitals and doctors, helping them to open their own small businesses and to automate their pharmacies with technology. In 2016, Gast walked away from her career to join her husband and the team at Gast Construction Group full-time. At the Gast Construction Group, she uses her talents not just as an owner, but as the company’s CFO, focusing her skills on all aspects of construction accounting. Gast is also a licensed Realtor who currently uses her real estate license and knowledge to build

Jodi Gast development deals with clients and investors, and to educate other real estate professionals on the value of Gast Construction Group’s services. Gast loves spending time with her family and her two rescue dogs. She is fiercely competitive and has completed two marathons, three half-marathons and was an avid tennis player and CrossFitter until undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2016. She enjoys boating and fishing with her husband and their two sons. In addition to her President’s Circle membership, Gast is an active member of the Small Business Committee and the Women of the Wellington Chamber. The Wellington Chamber’s exclusive President’s Circle is a unique and exciting opportunity extended to established leaders of the community, local businesses and entrepreneurs. For more information, call (561) 792-6525.

Mortgage Help Available In PBC

The Palm Beach County Department of Housing & Economic Sustainability recently announced the availability of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Mortgage Assistance funds. This program will provide emergency financial assistance to qualified homeowners who suffered adverse financial impact from COVID-19 and are delinquent in their first mortgage and escrow payments. Additionally, funding may assist with second mortgages, late fees, condominium and homeowners’ association payments, special assessments and other mortgage associated costs. Up to 6 months of assistance (not

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I’ve Suddenly Had Too Many Reasons To Ponder My Forehead

So here’s the thing — we women “of a certain age,” depending on our vanity level, sometimes choose to dye our hair, which I do, because evidently my vanity level is way up there. But to do it myself (now more common during the pandemic), I have to take off my glasses. So, this last time, I discovered (once my glasses were back on), that I had dyed maybe one-eighth of an inch of my forehead along with my hair. And I scrubbed and I scrubbed, but I couldn’t get the dye off, probably because it was, well, hair dye! “Oh, get over yourself,” I told myself firmly. “Just who do you think you are that

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rushed out with ice and towels. Customers were horrified. But I have a manager I trust implicitly, so, when she looked at it, I trusted her word. “You have a one-inch dent,” she said. Dent? Not good. One inch? Better than I had been expecting. The consensus of everyone but me was that I go to the hospital for stitches. I thought a butterfly bandage would do it. So, an hour later when the sale wrapped up, I pulled into the drugstore on the way home and asked the pharmacist to look at my head. He was so excited to be treated like a doctor that he actually came out

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Mask Confusion Abounds... And That’s Not Very Surprising

Are you confused about whether or not to wear masks? Do you have a problem fully understanding all the science that keeps getting discussed or written about? Yes? Well, then join the club. In the last few days, I heard people on TV asking why we need masks at all if we’ve been vaccinated. But one reporter told her audience that she even double masks when she runs alone outside. And let us not forget the report that breathing air anywhere in a room with a COVID-19 patient is just as dangerous as being next to them. And we have a couple of governors talking about ordering their citizens to permanently be masked while others are removing all the mandates. Talk about trying to “follow the science.” Some people tell me that we should simply accept that changes, even contradictory ones, come all the time, because we keep learning. But what happens when things contradict each other. And everybody seems so vociferous.

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler It reminds me of a wonderful lyric from The King and I where the King sings: “That tho’ a man may be in doubt of what he knows, Very quickly he will fight... He’ll fight to prove that what he does not know is so!” I recall many years ago that when I wrote my doctoral dissertation, one of the key elements, one stressed by all of my advisors, was a section on the limitations of the study. I could find a lot of correlations and prove my hypothesis, but that did not mean the same one would work everywhere. That had to be made very

clear before they would approve. No one seems to do that with all of the rules being made. Way back last year, the people at the CDC announced that masks were not really vital. That led to New York’s mayor and governor to tell people to go out and celebrate the Chinese New Year maskless. The city soon was a key epicenter for the disease, which left some people fleeing to South Florida to help increase our statistics. And we found out later that the folks at the CDC knew it was not true, but made the announcement so that there would not be a run on masks, which might deprive medical personnel of protection. A lie, perhaps for a worthy reason, but a lie that cost lives. And then we were told we would have to stay indoors for three weeks. Soon things would get back to normal. A year later, well, you know where we are now. I am not one of the people who argue against masks, even though I hate wearing them. And I was vaccinated

very early. But what is the point of a vaccination when you’re told that it really doesn’t matter? Supposedly I can’t give the disease to anyone now or get it from someone infected. If that is so, why must I wear the mask? Of course, most of us have heard that some people who have been vaccinated have gotten the virus. Ironically, that is a sort of return to medical roots. Edward Jenner, the inventor of vaccination, noticed that girls who watched cows got cowpox, a very mild variant of the often deadly smallpox. He took the pus from the pox pustules and inserted them under the skins of people, and they got a mild form of the disease. (The word vaccine comes from vacca, the Latin word for cow). Almost all of the current vaccinated cases have not been bad. Most people who are vaccinated will not get it, and those who do, get a mild form. So what are we to do? Some things are simple. Most of us don’t worry about

masks with people we know, especially if we know they’ve been vaccinated. And we wear them at stores and malls, etc., partly as a matter of manners. People are still nervous about strangers without masks. But many schools stay closed after a year despite dropping enrollments there, and many of those schools and students are in minority areas where educators are concerned about dropping achievement rates. Here in Palm Beach County, things have been fairly smooth. Schools opened a few weeks late but are functioning reasonably well. Cities like Los Angeles and Chicago are now debating whether or not to open classrooms fully for the next school year despite having many schools where students are lagging years behind. I try to be a good citizen, and I wear a mask wherever appropriate. On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind giving all the pontificating bureaucrats a good wedgie. Not for being wrong, but for pretending they know all the facts.

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For Sale Horse Trailer 2017 CIMARRON 2 HORSE BUMPER PULL TRAILER — This trailer was used only one time and in mint condition, it is extra wide and tall to accommodate larger horses. It’s a slant load with a ramp on the back and dressing room in the front.. I bought this New and paid $23,000 for it. This is one of the highest quality trailers on the market and has a lot extras. Asking $16,000 or best offer. Please call 702-544-9460

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- Job Openings Front Desk Clerk

Person with good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer service. Flexible schedule needed. Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Royal Palm/Wellington/ Acreage residents will save on gas and travel time.

Housekeeper

Responsible for cleaning guest rooms in a timely and thorough manner. Experience and fluency in English is preferred. Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays.

To Apply: E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

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