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INSIDE RPB Zoners OK LessSpecific Commercial Use For Office Park

WEDDING SURPRISES PARTY GUESTS

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved an application for a small-scale land-use amendment Monday for the Royal Office Park from commercial low to commercial, which will allow more retail uses. The development is on the east side of State Road 7 south of Southern Blvd. Page 3

Preservation Coalition Sends Kids To Camp

Eleven lucky children got a chance to go to the Village of Wellington’s summer camp this week thanks to the Wellington Preservation Coalition and the Jacobs family. The coalition funded the cost of the one-week camp for the kids, who were able to enjoy a few days of fun and activities. Page 5

Commissioners Renew Red-Light Camera Contract

The Palm Beach County Commission voted 6-1 on Tuesday to renew a one-year contract with a vendor that operates redlight cameras at 10 intersections within unincorporated areas of the county. Page 7

Children Cook Tasty Meals At Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market hosted a kids cooking class on Monday, July 15 in Wellington. Children learned to make tropical chicken salad, fruit kebabs with yogurt dip and strawberry lemonade slushies. Then they got to enjoy the food. Page 17

OPINION Zimmerman Verdict Offers Lessons For Both Sides Of The Issue

There doesn’t seem to be any letup to the debate on the Saturday verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman. If any silver lining could be born out of such tragedy, it would be that this case serves as a cautionary tale not to judge others so quickly. Page 4

Dr. Wesley Boughner and Barbara Johnson surprised friends and family members with a wedding during the couple’s Independence Day pool party and picnic. An announcement was made mid-afternoon that the couple would be married poolside. Shown here, the bride and groom toast guests. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7

Wellington Senior Committee Makes Strides In Its First Year By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report One year after Wellington’s senior citizens attained a real voice in village issues with the creation of the Senior Advisory Committee, the panel has made strides in turning attention to issues of importance to older residents. “I think we have opened up an avenue for seniors and senior-related issues,” Committee Chairman Tony Fransetta said. “It has been a gateway for communication and an advisory channel with the Wellington Village Council.” But the committee is still new and will take some time to establish itself, staff liaison Bruce DeLaney said. “It’s still in its infancy,” he said. “They are still feeling their way through the establishment of the committee. But I think it has created a venue for issues to be brought forward, which is very important. They have identified senior needs and are trying to gather ideas and resources that will help the community.” Though the committee has met only a handful of times, its mem-

bers have begun to tackle the big issues — namely, senior housing and transportation. “Probably the most important issue that has been addressed is the current position of our senior housing and the future direction housing opportunities may take,” DeLaney said. Fransetta agreed. “I think one of the biggest issues we took action on was recommending that the council establish and decide on a location for affordable senior housing,” he said. “It has been a goal in the past, both for seniors and the council.” Wellington has seen an exodus of senior residents who go elsewhere to find affordable housing, Fransetta said. “Too many seniors are leaving because they want to downsize,” he said. “Once they have raised their families, they have had to leave Wellington to find something they can afford and maintain. The opportunities haven’t been there.” He said the committee has discussed bringing in companies, such as the Elderly Housing De-

velopment Corp., which provides senior housing for low-income seniors. “Some people who raised their families here but didn’t have pensions find themselves in the position of having to move out,” Fransetta said. The committee recommended to the council that affordable senior housing be provided near the Mall at Wellington Green, he said. Another issue the council has considered is transportation for seniors. Wellington does offer a senior transportation program, issuing limited vouchers for taxi service. “The committee seemed very happy with how that program is coming along,” DeLaney said. “It seems to be very well-received throughout the community.” Fransetta commended Wellington for its program, and also for working with Palm Tran to provide rides. “I think Wellington overall has done and is doing a good job in the area of transportation for seniors,” he said. Though these are two of the See SENIORS, page 16

Local Food Drive Benefits Abandoned Everglades Dogs

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By Anne Checkosky Town-Crier Staff Report Imagine thousands of abandoned dogs and cats roaming around with no food, water or shelter. Most of them have been dumped by their owners. Some of them are sick. Some are pregnant. All are in need of loving homes. This is the reality faced by Amy Roman, founder of 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida. Roman and volunteers routinely travel to the Everglades, west of Miami-Dade County, through Homestead, Redlands and Florida City, to rescue these abandoned animals. Since Sept. 2011, when Roman founded the organization, more than 900 dogs and 40 cats have been rescued. But there are so many more left behind, she said. “This is just bigger than me now,” said Roman, who estimated that she spends about $50,000 per rescue picking up between 20 and 30 animals. Her boarding costs run between $5,000 and $6,000 each month for the animals. When Darcy Murray, a resident of Loxahatchee Groves, found out about the organization, her first See DOG FOOD, page 10

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Acreage Residents Ask County For Help With Park Funding By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Several residents of The Acreage attended the Palm Beach County Commission meeting Tuesday to ask the county for equitable financing for recreation facilities in their community. The requests came during budget discussions and the commission’s consideration to set the maximum property tax rate, which was approved at 4.7815 mills, the same as last year. Acreage residents asked specifically for assistance in expanding the southern portion of Acreage Community Park, which the county traded to the Indian Trail Improvement District several years ago in return for the property where the new Acreage branch library now stands. Acreage resident Sandra LoveSemande, a former ITID supervisor, said she and other residents were asking for the county’s sup-

port of the park expansion. “We have approximately 1,500 children in our sports programs, which is keeping them off the streets and out of trouble,” she said. “We have a waiting list, and we don’t have the fields and some of the facilities that the residents are asking for. So, we’re looking to you to help us fund those future projects for Acreage Community Park.” Love-Semande said county help is needed because ITID is split between competing recreation and drainage priorities. “We do have people who don’t want any more park additions, and we have people who want additions, so it’s a catch-22 for the officials of the Indian Trail Improvement District and the [Acreage] Landowners’Association to try to take care of both sides,” she said. “But there is a need, and we would ask your support and future help See PARKS, page 4

B&G CLUB HOSTS ‘FRIEND-RAISER’

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club held a “Friend-raiser” on Thursday, July 11 at the new Wellington facility. Money was raised for equipment for children’s activities. Shown here is Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Mary O’Connor with alumnus Dr. Max Cohen and Jen and Blake Cohen. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 14 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Votes To Hire Jay Foy As Engineer And Hydrologist By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors voted last week to enter into negotiations with Jay Foy of Stormwater J Engineering to serve as both district engineer and hydrologist. After oral presentations at the Wednesday, July 10 meeting, the board selected Foy over Captec Engineering and Craig A. Smith & Associates. Foy received three No. 1 votes for both positions, which had been advertised separately. Attorney Frank Palin explained that one firm could be selected to serve both as district engineer and hydrologist. Palin said that during the negotiation phase, the board can decide how the services will be provided. ITID’s contract with its current engineering firm, Engenuity Group, expires Sept. 30. The district engineer is one of three ITID positions that report directly to the board, the other two are the attorney and the administrator. Foy noted that he is familiar

with special districts, having been ITID’s engineer from 1991 to 2005, and hydrologist in conjunction with Craig A. Smith from 2005-08. “I’m very familiar with government,” Foy said, explaining that he has also served as an elected official with the Town of Haverhill for more than 20 years. “Not only is that important because I’ve had 20 years’ exposure to your district attorneys, so I understand the legal aspects of a special district, but I’ve also had 20 years of access to municipal attorneys and special districts who can properly inform me how government is conducted.” Foy sits on two Federal Emergency Management Agency committees, including the flood insurance mapping committee. “That’s very important. It’s right in front of you now,” he said. “It’s going to be something you’re going to have to pay attention to, and it will be important for all the residents out here.” Foy earned his bachelor’s deSee JAY FOY, page 7

Lox Groves Council Sets Higher Preliminary Tax Rate

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council adopted resolutions Tuesday approving a tax rate increase from 1.2 mills to 1.5 mills, as well as increased residential waste service rates. The millage increase was largely due to a 3.8 percent dip this year in the town’s taxable property value. Town Manager Mark Kutney said the total solid waste assessment will be $427,784, which will cost individual property owners $343.25. Last year, the council kept

the rate artificially low through a $126,000 council contribution to the solid waste fund, which is not available this year. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo recommended that the solid waste assessment be approved in order to attach it to the tax bill, which needs to be advertised and delivered by Sept. 15, and would require a special meeting before that date in order to receive a public hearing and the required council approval. Cirullo pointed out that because the council is raising the rate from last year, it will have to do its own

first-class mailing. “In the past, we relied on the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice,” he said. Cirullo said the resolution must be approved before Sept. 15, and the notices must be mailed at least 20 days before the hearing. “It has to be first-class mail and specific to each unit, because it has to tell you how you’re being assessed,” he said. “The logistics of getting that done is a concern by the management company, but it’s an absolute prerogative that it be done 20 days before the hearing.” Councilman Ron Jarriel made a

motion to set the hearing for Tuesday, Sept. 10, which carried unanimously. Jarriel requested a clarification on the assessment rate. “Last year, we paid [$126,000] to cut down our costs on the residents. Was it still lower than last year?” he asked. Underwood Management Services CEO Bill Underwood, head of the town’s contracted management firm, said the $126,000 contribution reduced the assessment by about $98 per household. “We don’t have that flexibility this year,” Underwood said, explaining that the cost of $343.25

per residence is actually lower than the $373 the town paid per household in the current year. Councilman Jim Rockett made a motion to adopt a preliminary resolution setting the solid waste assessment rate, which carried unanimously. The council also approved a resolution setting the property tax rate at 1.5 mills. The public hearing on the tax rate will be at the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. At the town’s budget workshop July 2, Kutney said the 0.3-mill inSee LOX BUDGET, page 7

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Experts To Chamber: ‘Regionalism’ Is The Key To A Bright Future By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Executive Director Michael Busha and Tourist Development Council Executive Director Glenn Jergensen addressed the future of Palm Beach County at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday at the Binks Forest Golf & Country Club in Wellington. Busha explained the “Seven50” plan, which is part of the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership, a voluntary collaboration of more than 200 public, private and civic stakeholders in the seven counties of Southeast Florida that have united to leverage resources and coordinate strategic long-term planning to drive competitiveness and prosperity for the region. Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri, who introduced Busha, explained that “Seven50” refers to the seven counties mapping out an economic plan for the next 50 years. Busha said “Seven50” is a forum to talk about the future, and that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council had taken action to get South Florida entities talking with one another, instead of

keeping decision making compartmentalized. “It’s important to get involved in this if you’re worried at all about the future,” Busha said. “How many of you are boundary-crossers? I think all of us are boundarycrossers. In fact, I think most of us understand that the only people interested in boundaries these days are the mapmakers. Frankly, there are no more boundaries. With communications the way they are, how fast things are moving, we need to think about it that way.” Busha noted that the former Palms West and Greater Lake Worth chambers of commerce merging to form the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce was itself an act of regionalism. “Tri-Rail runs its trains through three counties,” Busha said. “They don’t stop and tell everybody from Broward County and Palm Beach County to get off, they keep going.” In addition, he cited the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. “Sixteen counties decided it would be a good idea if we took

care of the Kissimmee River Valley, Lake Okeechobee and restore the Everglades,” he said. Like the chamber, the Everglades and Tri-Rail, more and more issues are becoming regional in nature. “Solutions are at the regional scale, and that’s where we come to you,” Busha said. “When folks come into our office and talk about investing in the region and what’s the region like, they’re not paying attention to Stuart or West Palm or Port St. Lucie or Boca or Wellington. What they’re interested in is how does this region function? It’s not about how you view yourself as a region, it’s how others see you.” Busha said his office and the “Seven50” program is trying to define three or four projects that everybody in Monroe, MiamiDade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties are interested in working on together. “Maybe then when those folks come into my office, we could say, ‘Hey look, here’s what we’re doing together as a region to make this region much more attractive and more competitive.’ If you think of South Florida as a big corpora-

tion, we would be the fifth-largest in the country,” he said. A draft report on the plan will be released in September, with a second draft in October and a final report in December, followed by a summit to talk about the report. In the meantime, Busha said he will be discussing the report with as many people as possible. More information about the “Seven50” plan is available at www.seven50.org. Jergensen said the Tourist Development Council provides development and oversight of contractual agreements with agencies including the Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission and the Palm Beach County Convention Center. “Tourism is one of the largest industries in Palm Beach County,” Jergensen said. “I work for Palm Beach County, so Palm Beach County is certainly the organizer of the Tourist Development Council.” He said the mission of the TourSee CHAMBER, page 16

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Executive Director Michael Busha explains the importance of regionalism in today’s economy. PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Zoners OK Less-Specific Commercial Use For Royal Office Park By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved an application for a small-scale land-use amendment Monday for the Royal Office Park from commercial low to commercial, which will allow more retail uses. The 8.16-acre development is on the east side of State Road 7, eighttenths of a mile south of Southern Blvd. Site Plan Coordinator Kevin Erwin said the change will not affect the traffic impact or intensity of use on the development site. The requested action also conforms with uses shown on the future land-use map of the comprehensive plan. “The proposed land-use designation is entirely consistent with the directives, goals and policies of the Royal Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan,” Erwin said. “The developer is required to participate in a proportionate share of any improvement costs necessary, and/or provide infrastructure

needed to serve the new development. However, the infrastructure and services are already built on the site through previous permits issued for the existing and proposed construction on the site.” Attorney Brad Biggs explained that the question under consideration was legislative, and a broad, policy-based idea, regardless of whether the area is amenable to the particular land use. “Ultimately, what you’re going to talk about to the council and letting them know is whether or not you think this parcel is a good fit for that particular land use,” Biggs said. “Once it gets that land use, then the rezoning is a quasijudicial matter that will determine that the zoning should be consistent.” Agent Jan Polson with Cotleur & Hearing explained that the Royal Office Park was annexed in 2005 and is part of the Toys “R” Us site. It received a commercial low designation and special exception approval as an office complex with a site plan modification in 2011 to

be combined with the Toys “R” Us site to the south. Polson said the development is currently split in the middle with two different land use designations. “The Royal Office Park is the commercial low designation, and it’s the northern portion of the site,” Polson said. “The southern portion of the site is the commercial designation, which includes the Toys ‘R’ Us and retail. The Royal Office Park is partially developed with an office building and has one parcel that has not been developed. The request today is to change the commercial low and commercial office and provide consistency on the whole site to commercial.” The property to the south is the mixed-use Isla Verde development, which includes a residential area to the east of the site. The Pioneer commercial development to the north received approval last month. “The application is quite extensive, but all we’re really asking for is a change of the commercial low

to commercial district,” Polson said. “It will allow more flexibility in the future of the site. It is consistent with all the commercial uses in the area.” Commissioner Joseph Boyle asked about the actual zoning approval, and Polson said that although there is already a zoning approved for the site, the developer will be required to come back with a zoning plan for general commercial use. Biggs said commercial low has a more limited number of uses than general commercial, which allows retail. Biggs added that small-scale comp plan amendments used to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs, which made observations, recommendations or comments if it chose. “Now, under the Department of Economic Opportunity, they aren’t even allowed to make comments,” he said. “We just send it up. It really is a local decision now.” Commissioner Barbara Powell asked whether the board is going

to start considering stormwater in approvals, and Biggs said developers will have to start complying with the village’s recently approved stormwater ordinance. Powell was also concerned about whether the application is consistent for the community and whether it constitutes “sprawl.” “I appreciate that the application says basically that they’re consistent, but that is from the developer’s point of view,” Powell said. “And then we have staff support, but my question goes back to why is that determined to be consistent to our comprehensive plan for providing for a mixed use or mixed residential? Is it really necessary for us to move to a more intense land-use designation for this area, especially since we do have a residential community close to that area?” She asked why village staff felt it was the best use for that particular piece of land, and Erwin said it’s consistent with the comp plan. “As far as its proximity to residential, the board recalls when this

development came through, originally there was about a 2.5-acre wetland to the rear of the property, which they did preserve,” he said. “That’s acting as a very good buffer between the residential and the commercial, which is not always possible with a commercial development.” Commissioner Richard Becher said he thought the change made sense and would not affect the area negatively. “I don’t have a problem with it,” he said. Commission Alternate Felicia Matula said the change seems logical. “I look at the office spaces that we have around our village and Wellington, and we seem to be overrun with available office space,” she said. “I think that by changing the designation and getting the retail, you have a far better chance of being successful.” Polson said her client has been successful at keeping its buildings at a high rate of occupancy. Becher made a motion to approve the application, which carried 4-1 with Powell opposed.

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Zimmerman Verdict Offers Lessons On Both Sides Of The Issue There doesn’t seem to be any letup to the debate on the verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman. As the Town-Crier went to press this week, the controversy continued with statements from one of the six jurors in the case. Whether you’re outraged or pleased with the verdict, it’s important not to let passion lead to threats of violence. Instead, it’s important to keep an open dialogue of the issues surrounding the case, and from this tragedy take away a lesson of understanding. Zimmerman, 29, was found not guilty of murder last Saturday in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on a rainy night in February 2012 in the central Florida town of Sanford, near Orlando. Martin, who was not armed, was inside the confines of a gated community. He aroused the suspicion of Zimmerman, an armed neighborhood watch volunteer. That the two had a confrontation is certain. What exactly happened during and after the confrontation is anything but clear, despite nearly three weeks of testimony in court. Getting and keeping a dialogue open about many factors surrounding the case — racial profiling, gun laws, Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law — is a good idea.And we’re happy to see that the protests, at least thus far, have remained non-violent.

But Zimmerman has remained in hiding since the verdict was announced, largely because of threats against his life. It is ironic that Zimmerman, who was accused of following Martin that November night, will probably have to look over his own shoulder for the rest of his life. His family has also gotten death threats. When he does resurface, his every move will be chronicled. Whether or not you believe justice was served, it is an issue best left in the hands of judicial system — not to individual vigilantes. Zimmerman proved that vigilante justice can go awry, often ending in tragedy. Hopefully the people who took to the streets this weekend in protest will continue to fight for their cause not with fists or guns, but instead by trying to enact change through voting and contacting their lawmakers. If any silver lining could be born out of such tragedy, it would be that this case serves as a cautionary tale not to judge others so quickly. Whether you believe racial profiling was at the heart of this case, it’s clear that Martin’s look aroused Zimmerman’s suspicion. We hope that everyone will take a moment before the next time they judge someone based on appearance alone.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Councilman Comments Were Unprofessional

The recent comments from Wellington Councilman Matt Willhite about Village Manager Paul Schofield were bizarre at best. To suggest that the council consider terminating Mr. Schofield because “we are just not getting along” is a sign that maybe we consider terminating Mr. Willhite’s contract. How un-professional of a councilman that if he has personal problems with the manager, he cannot work his problems out with the manager in private.

Mr. Schofield’s record is outstanding since he took office at a time when the whole economic market was collapsing. Mr. Schofield cut the budget by over $50 million during the last five years, avoided layoffs of staff, continued improving streets, swales and canals, and continued improving facilities and recreation assets at the same time. He oversaw the building of the finest environmental municipal facility in the county, improvements to parks, playgrounds and the dog park, and has directed the new tennis center and community center to the next level. In addition, he has brought stability to the vil-

lage’s staff and brought a transparency to all levels of Wellington government unmatched in the county. The Town-Crier is correct in stating that Mr. Schofield has performed at a high level, personally being in municipal government over the last 10 years, many city managers have the utmost respect for Mr. Schofield and his abilities. I cannot say the same thing for Mr. Willhite. My dad always told me if something does not make sense, probably money or politics is involved. The rumor is that Mr. Willhite is seeking higher office, so I guess he is looking for some issue that

can take traction. Mr. Willhite needs to find another issue, because Paul Schofield is one of the best managers we could ever hope for in Wellington. Maybe Mr. Willhite could work on the huge cost Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue imposes on the residents of Wellington each year at tax time — a cost that far exceeds the cost of the village on your real estate tax bill every year. How may fires have you seen lately? Mr. Willhite, please leave well enough alone and find another issue that may further your career. Steve Haughn Wellington

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OPINION

Don’t Bother The Social Security Administration With The Facts So, 92-year-old Charles Covill of Austin, Texas, had his Medicare card rejected by a local pharmacy. They claimed it had the wrong birth date. Mr. Covill wound up paying $150 extra, outof-pocket, for his prescription. Thus Mr. Covill, a World War II veteran, took a copy of his birth certificate to the local So-

Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin

cial Security office to clear up the problem. His certificate showed March 2, 1920. The government agency said its records showed the date to be March 20. Yes, the bureaucracy, somehow, had screwed up the date. After four hours of frustrating conversation, Mr. Covill was told to be patient. That patience was re-

warded with an unsigned letter from the agency which said, believe it or not, “We cannot overturn our original determination that the correct date of birth is March 20. Please use the date of birth we have already established.” Mr. Covill now turned to local TV station KVUE for help. They

assigned a reporter to the story. Guess what? In a few days, our hero received another unsigned letter from Social Security. It said, “We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.” (You fill in any blanks that come to mind.) By the way, new Medicare beneficiary rules will provide

much lower prices on medical equipment and supplies like wheelchairs, braces, oxygen tanks, etc… The new program, already operating in 100 metropolitan areas, is estimated to save $35 billion over 10 years, plus beneficiaries another $17 billion in out-of-pocket expenses. For information, call (800) 633-4227.

NEWS

July 26 Symposium Will Explore Crucial Issue Of Sea Level Rise By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report With sea levels on the rise and saltwater threatening to seep into Florida’s drinking supply, community leaders and environmental experts are looking for solutions. On Friday, July 26, the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, along with the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County and the Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, will host the Sea Level Rise Symposium 2013 to address the issues. The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxbridge Academy, will host 45 expert speakers who will participate in presenta-

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continued from page 1 with trying to provide those services to our residents.” ITID President Jennifer Hager thanked Commissioner Jess Santamaria for his support in the district’s efforts to come up with a plan. “As you are probably aware, the Indian Trail Improvement District is a 298 special district whose main purpose is to protect reclaimed land within its boundaries from the effects of stormwater by means of the construction and maintenance of our canal system,” Hager said, reading from a prepared statement. “Our mission statement clearly indicates that our primary concern is surface water management.” ITID has seven neighborhood parks, one equestrian park and one community park, but the ITID board receives a continuous flow of requests from residents for ad-

tions and workshops. The speakers vary in their specializations, from oceanographers and engineers to business and community leaders. John Marshall, chairman of the Marshall Foundation and the Florida Environmental Institute, said the issue should be of concern to everyone. “It’s going to significantly affect our water supply as we see saltwater intrusion,” he said. As sea levels rise, saltwater seeps into the freshwater supply, meaning that it will need additional treatment before it can be used for drinking. To mitigate the problem, Mar-

shall said that interns at the Marshall Foundation have drafted a proposal using Everglades restoration to counter saltwater intrusion. Marshall explained that flowing water down through the Everglades will help filter it, as well as mitigate the saltwater intrusion. “Flowing water back down the center of the state will refill aquifers, cut down on saltwater intrusion, and the water will also be flowing back against the saltwater that is flowing in,” he said. This process of reverse osmosis and desalinization was used by New York City to help treat its water supply, Marshall said.

“They realized that if they used the Catskill watershed, they would save $1 billion letting nature do the filtering rather than spend $6 billion on a water treatment plant,” he said. Another consequence of sea levels rising is additional water in an already-overflowing water system. “Where do you put it? Lake Okeechobee is already almost full,” Marshall said. “The estuaries are trashed. One of the good consequences of Everglades restoration is that you have more water flowing south.” At the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn more

about the issue and ways to mitigate the problems. “We’ve tried to take this down to the basics,” Marshall said. “We hope to take this issue to the younger generation and to the general public to get more understanding on the street. We don’t feel there is a lot of information out there.” Marshall said he hopes young scientists will look into the issue, as it probably will affect the future of South Florida’s water systems. But, he said, everyone can help make a difference with sea levels rising, as well as in other environmental issues, across the world. “A key in the global situation

is carbon reduction and carbon emissions reduction,” Marshall said. He noted that people can choose to drive an electric or hybrid car, bicycle, walk or take public transportation, among other things, to cut back on those harmful effects. “Everyone has the potential to reduce carbon emissions,” Marshall stressed. Marshall said that the 200 spaces for the symposium are filling up quickly, and all the information will be available online. The registration fee is $30. To register, or to get more information, visit www. artmarshall.org or call (561) 2339004.

ditional amenities, including athletic fields, memorial dedication areas, a splash zone, a BMX track, equestrian trails and indoor recreational facilities, Hager said. “As president of Indian Trail, it is my sworn duty for me to consider all sides in an unbiased manner, all the while protecting the health, safety and welfare of my constituents,” she said. “Since the infamous [Tropical Storm] Isaac and severe flooding that occurred, we’ve had to step back from the promise of expanding Acreage Community Park and redirect our focus with our current budget, carefully contemplating the design and function of our neglected infrastructure.” Hager asked commissioners to consider what Acreage residents are paying in taxes to the county compared with what they receive. “Part of the county’s budget is to provide parks and park services,” she said. “We would like to ask that you allocate more money back into our area and match what our residents are currently paying in taxes. This will allow our community to decide the best way in

which to spend the money that is allocated back to us.” Hager said park vs. infrastructure development is a sensitive topic in The Acreage because people have difficulty agreeing on where the priorities should lie. “However, we can all agree, and we desire the monies that are paid to the county for parks are fairly distributed back into our community,” she said. On behalf of the ITID board, Hager asked for the commission’s consideration of support and inkind services for future development and expansion of Acreage Community Park, and also recommended that the commission consider building a community center for Acreage residents at the county-owned Samuel Friedland Park, located at 18500 Hamlin Blvd. in the northwestern reaches of the community. At that point, Palm Beach County Mayor Steven Abrams told Hager that she was at the end of her three-minute time allocation for input, saying, “We’re not at the end of the process; we’re at the beginning.”

Acreage resident Anne Kuhl read the rest of Hager’s statement, saying that locating a community center at Samuel Friedland Park would enable the county to staff and maintain the facility. Kuhl said she supported the ITID board’s decisions to prioritize infrastructure improvements. “Our infrastructure is our most pressing need, but the children of our area have needs, too, as far as summer activities to keep them busy and out of trouble,” Kuhl said. “We also know that we pay taxes to the county for parks, and we understand that money does go for other parks that we can’t utilize. The ones that are closest to our residents are the ones that are most important because they can’t always travel to different places.” Acreage resident Alan Ballweg asked for the county commission to support an analysis of what ITID residents are paying to the county in taxes for parks relative to what they receive in parks benefits. “Based on some calculations from the clerk’s office, about 75

percent of the taxes we pay for parks are being spent on the regional park system, and only 25 percent is being spent on the local park system,” Ballweg said. “This ratio may need to be reviewed. It is appropriate that we support the beautiful park system, but our local park needs should be considered as well.” Santamaria said the request from the Acreage residents should be taken seriously. He summarized their points into two concepts. “One has to do with equitableness and the other has to do with where we can get the best return on our investment,” he said. “If you sum up, what they were asking regarding parks is to reevaluate how we have allocated our financial resources throughout the park system in Palm Beach County.” Residents of The Acreage number about 40,000, he noted. “We certainly have one of the best park systems in the country. We have received all kinds of accolades on how great our park systems are. I think the

whole county appreciates that, but I think the message that the folks in the Indian Trail Improvement District are saying is that they feel they are not getting an equitable investment in their parks compared to other communities in the county.” Abrams pointed out that they were only setting the proposed millage rate that day. “When we were last here, staff was recommending an increase in the tax rate,” he said. “Now, staff has been able to come in with a flat tax rate. Also, the sheriff was able to come to the table with almost $900,000 in savings.” Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Priscilla Taylor acknowledged residents’ comments on the budget and said she thought they should be considered, but she reiterated Abrams’ comment that their purpose Tuesday was to set the tax rate, and she made a motion to approve the rate submitted by staff, which carried 7-0. The first public hearing on the county budget will be Sept. 9, with the second on Sept. 23, both at 6 p.m.

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Wellington Preservation Coalition Sends 11 Kids To Summer Camp By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Eleven lucky children got a chance to go to the Village of Wellington’s summer camp this week thanks to the Wellington Preservation Coalition and the Jacobs family. The coalition funded the cost of the one-week camp for the children, who were able to enjoy a few days of fun and activities. “We always want to give something back to the community,” Wellington Preservation Coalition Executive Director Tom Wenham said. “This was one way of doing that.” The Wellington summer camp runs weekly through Aug. 16 The coalition and the Jacobs

family will also sponsor a splash party on Saturday, July 20 at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Guests can enjoy free admission from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch will be provided. “When you come in, you’ll get a couple of tickets,” Wenham said. “They are good for a hotdog or burger, a drink and some chips.” Wenham said the goal is to give families a fun, free activity to do together. “People are busy and it’s hard to get together with family,” Wenham said. “We wanted to make activities like these available to children and their parents. Everyone is invited.” For more information, visit www. preservewellington.org.

Tom Wenham with Gabriel and Christian Tejada in their Wellington Preservation Coalition T-shirts.

Wellington Preservation Coalition Executive Director Tom Wenham with the sponsored children at camp on Monday, July 15. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB’s Keneisha Dale Chosen As Palm Beach State Student Trustee Royal Palm Beach resident Keneisha Dale, who completed her associate’s degree with honors last year and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Palm Beach State College, has been selected student trustee for the 2013-14 academic year. Dale was chosen through a competitive selection process open to all students. Twenty-nine students, the largest number ever, applied for the nonvoting student position. The five-member board of trustees created the position in 2001 as a way to get students’ perspectives on college issues and policies. Dale’s first board meeting is Aug. 14. “It’s a very big accomplishment for me,” said Dale, 24, a former Student Government Association sec-

retary, who is an active member and leader in several organizations on campus. “I relay messages for the students all the time, and now I’ll officially be the person doing it.” The Jamaica native moved to the U.S. with her mother, sister and brother in 2007 and now lives in Royal Palm Beach. She had earned a technical high school diploma in cosmetology while in her home country, but at her mother’s insistence, she enrolled at Palm Beach State College to continue her education. “She just wanted a better life for me,” said Dale, whose mother and older sister also are Palm Beach State College graduates. Dale said she wasn’t enthusiastic about going to college initially, but after getting involved on

campus, she realized the numerous opportunities available to develop as a student and a leader. “I started to become motivated,” she said. She graduated from the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College and earned her A.A. degree in spring 2012. She also was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s of applied science degree in health management. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in educational leadership after graduating next year. Dale is the current president of the Health and Fitness Club and is a member of and has held leadership roles in the Student Government Association (secretary, 2011-12, and senator 2010-11),

Black Student Union (historian, 2010-11), Christian Fellowship Club (historian, 2009-10), GayStraight Alliance and Phi Beta Lambda business club. She also has served on several college committees. Dale juggles her school work and college activities while working two part-time jobs, one on campus in the Student Life office and another as a home health aide. Selection committee members attributed the increase in applicants to social media and the college’s ability to send mass text messages to students. Candidates must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation and interview with a committee of students, faculty, staff and a trustee. “Social media made a big difference,” said Leonard Bruton, as-

sociate dean of academic affairs at the Boca Raton campus, who chaired the Student Trustee Selection Committee. “We received applications from a general cross section of the overall student population. We went from normally five or six interviews to two full days of interviews.” Serving 49,000 students annually, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, providing bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, professional certificates, career training and lifelong learning. Established in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, it offers more than 100 programs of study at locations in Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade.

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Earl D. Stewart Jr. will be keynote speaker at the Monday, July 22 luncheon of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Stewart will share with the chamber his secrets for success and the Earl Stewart “code.” Stewart has been featured in news coverage by CNN, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Business Week and locally in the Palm Beach Post, Sun Sentinel and the South Florida Business Journal for his innovative and often unorthodox approach to operating an automo-

tive dealership. He is well known for pioneering unorthodox customer service methods, such as his famous red phone hotlines and the implementation of his code that guides the conduct of all employees. Born in Fort Lauderdale and raised in West Palm Beach, Stewart graduated from Palm Beach High in 1958. He attended the University of Florida and received a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1963. He earned a master’s degree in industrial administration from Purdue University in 1964 and worked for four years at Westing-

house Corporation as an electronics engineer. Stewart comes from a family that has been in the automotive business in West Palm Beach since 1937. He joined his father and older brother in business with Stewart Automotive Group in 1968. He established the first Mazda dealership in the eastern United States in August 1970. In 1975, the company secured a Toyota franchise, now known as Earl Stewart Toyota of North Palm Beach. It is now one of the most successful Toyota dealerships in the U.S.

He is currently featured as a weekly contributor in The Hometown News, writing weekly columns on a variety of automotive and consumer-related topics. He has a blog site offering advice to consumers on buying and servicing cars, www.earlstewartoncars. com, as well as a live weekly radio talk show airing Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. on SeaView AM 960. His first book, Confessions of a Recovering Car Dealer, was published in fall 2012 and offers unique insights into the car business and serves as a useful reference manual to anyone wary

of walking into a car dealership. Stewart resides in Jupiter Inlet Colony with his wife, Nancy. He has three sons who work in the business with him. The July 22 luncheon will be held at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). Registration begins at 11:30 with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon. For reservations, call the chamber at (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVPs are required for the luncheon.

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Puppies On RPB Blvd. Bring Out The PBSO By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report JULY 12 – A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. south of Heatherwood Drive last Friday evening regarding multiple puppies loose on the roadway. According to the report, at approximately 5 p.m., several puppies broke free from a yard and were running on the roadway, nearly getting hit by cars. The deputy was able to round up the puppies with help from nearby witnesses and discovered that the 13 dogs belonged to a nearby house. According to the report, the dogs did not have tags and seemed to be poorly cared for. The dogs were returned, but Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control was called, and the owners were issued several citations for allowing the dogs to roam the street. ••• JULY 9 – A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to the Publix plaza on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road last Tuesday evening regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3:30 and 5:40 p.m., someone shattered the driver’s side front window of the victim’s vehicle. According to the victim, no entry was made to her vehicle. The perpetrator(s) caused approximately $300 in damage. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. JULY 10 – A resident of Temple Blvd. called the PBSO’s Acreage/ Loxahatchee substation last Wednesday afternoon regarding a case of theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a call from her pool caretaker that her pool pump was missing. The victim said that her lawn caretaker had seen the pump the day before. According to the report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Tuesday and 3 p.m. the following afternoon, someone removed the pump. According to the victim, her dogs were barking at approximately 6 p.m., but when she went outside, she didn’t see anything. The stolen pump was valued at approximately $400. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. JULY 11 – A resident of Crestwood Court called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Thursday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim placed a package containing a Nikon digital camera and two lenses outside her door at approximately 10 a.m. last Tuesday morning. Approximately a half an hour later, the mail carrier arrived and asked the victim where the package was. The victim then realized that the package was missing. According to the report, the victim was selling the camera. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,200. JULY 11 – A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a home on Sandpiper Ave. last Thursday morning regarding a home burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:15 p.m. last Wednesday and 8:15 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s home and stole a 50inch Samsung television and an Xbox game system. According to the report, the victim left for work at approximately 11:15 p.m. and observed that his neighbor was

having a party. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,800. There was no further information available at the time of the report. JULY 12 – A Royal Palm Beach man was arrested early last Friday morning on drug charges. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was on patrol in the Lowe’s parking lot when he observed 44-year-old Thomas Merlo walking through the lot even though all of the businesses in the area were closed. According to the report, the deputy turned his spotlight on Merlo and observed him drop a small white cube from his hand onto the ground. According to the report, the deputy retrieved the item and observed it to be crack cocaine. Merlo was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was charged with possession of cocaine. JULY 12 – A man was nearly robbed last Friday evening following an altercation in the Crestwood Square shopping plaza. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was dispatched to the plaza after the victim called to report the incident. According to the report, the victim was walking in the plaza at approximately 6:12 p.m. when an unknown man approached him and attempted to take a bag he had around his shoulders. When the victim retrieved his cell phone to call 911, the man attempted to take the phone. According to the report, the robbery was unsuccessful and nothing was taken. JULY 15 – A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on E Road early Monday morning regarding a house fire. According to the report, the deputy arrived at the property at approximately 1:41 a.m. to find the home fully engulfed in flames. According to the report, the home was unoccupied and under construction. The deputy interviewed several workers who said there were no problems with the construction or any employees. According to the report, the damage to the home was estimated at approximately $266,000. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. JULY 15 – A resident of Sheffield Woods East called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday morning to report a vehicle burglary. Sometime between 8 p.m. last Sunday and 11:45 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and ransacked it. According to the report, the perpetrator(s) went through the glove box and trunk, but nothing was taken. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. JULY 15 – A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Oakmont Estates on Monday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a call from her bank on Saturday alerting her of suspicious activity on her account. The victim said she was told several suspicious purchases were made on her account from Apple and different gas stations in Oklahoma and Nebraska. According to the report, the victim was in possession of her bank card and had not been out of the state recently. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • David Black is a white male, 6’1� tall and weighing 180 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 12/27/80. Black is wanted for violation of probation on charges of carrying a concealed firearm. His last known addresses were Worcester Road in Hypoluxo and 40th Run North in Loxahatchee. His occupation is a waiter. He is wanted as of 07/11/13. • Juan Medina, alias Juan MedinaSoria, is a white male, 6’0� and weighing 200 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 06/10/78. Medina is wanted on charges of domestic battery by strangulation. His last known addresses were Dans Place in Greenacres and Camellia Road in West Palm Beach. His occupation is a plast erer. He is wanted as of 07/11/13. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stopper s at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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PBC Commissioners Vote To Renew Red-Light Camera Contract By Anne Checkosky Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission voted 6-1 on Tuesday to renew a one-year contract with a vendor that operates red-light cameras at 10 intersections within unincorporated areas of the county. Commissioner Hal Valeche cast the lone dissenting vote. Also, commissioners unanimously voted to set the administrative fee at $70 for red-light camera violation appeals. Red-light violators can now go before a hearing officer instead of traffic court to argue their cases under an ordinance passed in

June. All counties and municipalities that operate red-light camera systems had to put the hearing officer system into place by July 1 because of new state red-light camera legislation or risk not being able to operate the systems. Setting the fee was discussed at a June 18 meeting. Also at their June 18 meeting, commissioners asked Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb to compile a report showing crash data information from intersections with cameras and intersections without cameras, so they could make an informed decision at Tuesday’s meeting.

The report showed the total number of crashes decreased by just 2 percent from the eight months before the cameras were installed — September 2010 to April 2011 — to the eight months after the cameras were installed — September 2011 to April 2012. There were 175 total crashes eight months before the cameras were installed and 171 eight months after. Overall, rear-end crashes increased 6 percent, but angle and left crashes were down 25 percent and 53 percent, respectively, since the cameras were installed, the data showed.

Angle and left crashes tend to be more serious, so you could say the data was telling from that standpoint, Webb said. “Thank you for the report. The report validates what I felt was going on,” Vice Mayor Priscilla Taylor told Webb. The data also showed that crashes decreased 12 percent at intersections without cameras but near intersections with cameras. There were 153 crashes at those intersections eight months before the cameras were installed and 134 after. The red-light camera intersections are: Palmetto Park Road and

Powerline Road, Lantana Road at Jog Road, Atlantic Avenue and Jog Road, Hypoluxo Road at Military Trail, southbound Powerline Road at W. Palmetto Park Road, and westbound Lake Worth Road and S. Military Trail. The nearby camera locations are: Glades Road and Powerline Road, Melaleuca Lane and S. Military Trail, Atlantic Avenue and S. Military Trail, and Hypoloxuo Road and Jog Road. Webb said one commissioner told him the cameras might be providing a “halo effect,” because drivers are aware they could be caught running a red light, they

are driving more cautiously overall. Taylor asked Webb to continue to monitor the crash data over the next year. “I’ll be glad to update,” he said, adding that he and his staff are working to try to get the database more current, since the most recent crash data he had was from 2012. Although the contract with American Traffic Solutions won’t be up for renewal again until July 2014, Webb will most likely be back in front of commissioners on redlight cameras in December or January to get input on which way they want to proceed, he said.

DR. WESLEY BOUGHNER AND BARBARA JOHNSON WED IN SURPRISE CEREMONY Dr. Wesley Boughner and Barbara Johnson surprised friends and family members Thursday, July 4 with a wedding during the couple’s Independence Day pool party and picnic. An announcement was made mid-afternoon that the couple would be married poolside. Longtime friend Randy Pfeiffer performed the ceremony, with Henrik Nordstrom as best man and Leslie Pfeiffer as matron of honor. Angela, Johnson’s shih-tzu, was the ring bearer. Family and friends enjoyed the surprise, and champagne toasts were celebrated into the evening, which culminated while watching the Fourth of July fireworks.

(Left to right) Leslie Pfeiffer, Barbara Johnson, Wesley Boughner, Henrik Nordstrom and Randy Pfeiffer during the ceremony.

Guests toast the bride and groom.

The happy couple salutes their guests.

The couple gathers with Barbara’s family.

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Tom and Carla Neumann with the bride.

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continued from page 1 gree in aerospace engineering. “What’s that got to do with hydrology? Well, I can guarantee you I’ve had more fluid mechanics than any civil engineer ever has,” he said. “I was in the honor society when I got my bachelor’s. I went to the master’s program and got my master’s in environmental engineering… My thesis was in stormwater. I was encouraged by my professor to go for my Ph.D. That gets a little too academic for me, so I went into the real world.” Foy took the test to become a registered engineer in 1975, got a perfect score and started practicing in 1976. Foy has other civil engineering experience, but he has a particular interest in stormwater. “Experience — I know almost all the hydraulic applications of almost everything that has ever been presented in the stormwater area that you can possibly imagine,” he said. “I’ve written many stormwater programs.” Some of those programs were for both the South Florida Water Management District and ITID, including a rudimentary groundwater program for the Palm Beach

County Health Department to determine where septic tanks should be set in the M-1 Basin. “They now use a more soil-based scientific method, but I came up with that program,” he said. “I wrote a program because none were available.” Foy added that he was involved in most of the development of the M-1 Basin, including the main floodgate and inverted siphons draining canals underneath some of the main roadways, as well as the impoundment outfalls. For the future of ITID, Foy said everyone needs to know what the system is. “By ‘system,’ I don’t mean just where each pipe and gate is,” he said. “You have to know how to operate it, you have to know what to do, when to do it, what the permits allow and what the permits don’t allow. It’s complicated. You can’t learn this system in a year.” Foy also wants to change the paradigm under which the district operates. “There’s a paradigm out there that says if you build in the swamp, you get what you deserve. That’s wrong,” he said. “A quarter-inch per day is failure to serve the public. We need to get more than that.” The paradigm also calls for drainage to the northwest, which he said must change. “That isn’t working,” he said. “We’ve been

trying since 1995 to make that work, and it doesn’t work.” Foy said the district has a floodgate that allows stormwater to flow southeast, and it needs to get permitting to do that. “I don’t mean permitted, and I don’t mean planned,” he said. “I mean constructed, and then you change the paradigm.” Foy added that he remains up to date with regional water management plans. “I was the only person present who objected to the L-8 Reservoir being taken away from the north county area, specifically Indian Trail, in January 2012,” he said. “I was not your district engineer then, but I showed up, and I objected. It was a settlement to a legal problem with the Everglades, but it hurt the whole north county area by losing that reservoir.” Foy said the district needs to follow up with federal agencies on an improvement plan proposed for the M-1 impoundment, which would more than double the effective water storage there. “That is a good plan,” he said. “We need to improve and maintain what we have.” Foy said he is passionate about Indian Trail, water management and engineering. “You are the hub of the north county area,” he said. “I want to represent you. I have a great desire. I loved it when I did

it, and I want to do it again. You would be our first priority, and you are our first priority.” Supervisor Gary Dunkley asked Foy whether he would consider serving both as district engineer and hydrologist, and Foy said he would. Vice President Carol Jacobs asked Foy whether the current drainage system is designed to work the way it is now, and Foy said it does function up to a storm of about 6 inches. “Somewhere around 6 inches of rainfall is where you start to get overloaded,” he said. “Your defined level of service, you don’t meet that because of the quarterinch-per-day discharge.” Voting results were No. 1 rankings for Stormwater J by President Jennifer Hager, Jacobs and Dunkley for hydrology and stormwater management, and the same for district engineer, with write-in votes by the same supervisors for Foy, who had not applied for district engineer originally. Supervisor Ralph Bair made a motion to accept the results, which carried 4-1 with Supervisor Michelle Damone opposed. Dunkley made a motion to proceed with negotiations for Foy to be both district engineer and hydrologist, and for Captec to serve as consulting engineer to Foy. That motion carried unanimously.

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continued from page 1 crease is due to a 3-mill equivalency required by state statutes, which means the town must produce $1,140,752 in revenue in order to be eligible for certain state revenue. Rockett pointed out that the council would have the option to reduce the rate at public hearings. He made a motion to approve the resolution adopting the 1.5 millage rate, which carried unanimously. The council also gave preliminary approval of an ordinance creating a five-year capital improvements plan to help resolve issues with the town spending its gastax money. Although the council has a capital improvements plan, a report by Planning Consultant Jim Fleischmann pointed out that town management had identified concerns with utilization of gas tax revenue and inadequacies of the comprehensive plan in that the town’s capital improvements element did not indicate any expenditures on capital projects scheduled for the planning period. Town staff introduced a list of

capital projects previously discussed that could qualify for the capital improvements element in order to address issues of the comp plan and to implement transportation fund recommendations. Staff’s list of improvements included a survey of non-district roads, Collecting Canal Road open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) improvements and other unspecified OGEM improvements, a traffic light at Okeechobee Blvd. and D Road, an equestrian trail/linear park from A Road to Folsom Road, as well as projects by outside agencies, including the Palm Beach County School District and the Florida Department of Transportation. After discussion by council members, Rockett made a motion to approve the capital plan, which also carried unanimously.

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WILL THE STADIUM AT THE PALM BEACH HORSE PARK HOST ANY CULTURAL EVENTS? The centerpiece of the Horse Park will be the enclosed, climate-controlled Civic Center. A Performing Arts Center/Concert Hall is planned as part of its design. The east end of the Civic Center will be configured into a performing arts amphitheater with seating for 350-500 people and will also have offices and rehearsal halls. By having this large, flexible facility we envision being able to host many nationally known performing groups, concerts, plays, variety shows, etc. The inclusion of this performing arts center in the stadium’s plans represents a large civic and cultural contribution to the Village and the surrounding communities. We welcome your input and ideas – this is YOUR community. Please contact us at: 561-333-3100 or Email: palmbeachhorsepark@gmail.com www.PalmBeachHorsePark.com

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EXCHANGE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT NATION’S MILITARY HISTORY AT G&M RANCH Project 425 hosted exchange students from Spain on Wednesday, July 10 at G&M Ranch in Loxahatchee Groves. The focus of the field trip was educational. The guest speaker was Royal Palm Beach Councilman and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Fred Pinto, who discussed his wartime experiences and explained how the nation shows its respect for soldiers. Students also learned about Project 425’s Huey aircraft and other vehicles at the ranch. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Students and representatives from Project 425 and G&M Ranch in front of the Huey aircraft.

Mike Carroll and Bill Jeczalik talk about the history of the Huey aircraft.

Students received certificates for participating.

Fred Pinto recalls his time in Desert Storm.

Curt Rich shows hand grenades as Mike Carroll looks on.

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continued from page 1 instinct was to reach out and help. But a scheduled adoption didn’t work out, and she was unable to accompany the group on a rescue. Then she hit on the idea of holding a dog-food drive that would get much-needed food to the animals left behind. Roman explained that during the rescues, she and volunteers set up feeding stations with big bowls of food and water for those animals that have to wait until the next rescue can be arranged. It’s heartbreaking, but at least the group feels like it is doing something for them, she said. Murray enlisted the help of Red Barn Feed & Supply, which agreed

to serve as the main drop-off point for the dog food. The store also agreed to post signage around the store about the drive and is offering a 15 percent discount to anybody who purchases food for the drive, Murray said. The store donated a bag of food, and its managers are also donating. The drive runs through July 31. For the last three weeks, Murray has collected 400 pounds, 300 pounds and 380 pounds of food, respectively, which she then loads into her vehicle for a drive to the Summit Boulevard Animal Hospital in West Palm Beach, one of two veterinarian hospitals that treat the abandoned animals. The other is in Fort Lauderdale. A pet lover herself — she has five horses, three dogs and two cats — Murray couldn’t stand the thought of not helping these poor animals. Her sons, Aiden, 8, and

Aaron, 5, have also gotten on board with the project, trying to help carry the heavy sacks of food, or at least holding the door open for mom as she totes the bags from the feed store. Roman is grateful for the support. “It’s beyond words what she’s doing. It’s amazing. This is what we need — the community giving back,” she said. Information about the organization has spread largely through Facebook. “We have 25,000 supporters now because of Facebook,” Roman said. But, she stressed, the organization is always in need of donations and volunteers. Next up: a CNN crew will head with Roman and her volunteers for a rescue on July 28. She’s hoping the national exposure will bring even greater attention to 100+ Abandoned Dogs, although she

was quick to praise local media for their support as well. “This is something that has been shoved under the carpet for the last 30 or 40 years,” Roman said. To make a food donation, visit Red Barn at 12948 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. The store is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. To learn more about the group, to volunteer or for adoption information, find them on Facebook at 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida or call Roman at (561) 860-3783. Learn more online at www.100 plusabandoneddogsofeverglades florida.com. (Right) Darcy Murray and her young assistants deliver some of the donated food.

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Palm Beach County Library System Wins Grant From Tutor.com The Palm Beach County Library System recently won a $1,000 grant for the library’s “Families Reading Together” entry in Tutor.com’s “Better Together” contest. Tutor.com is the largest online tutoring service in the United States. The popular library program encourages children from preschool through second grade to

read and fosters an environment that celebrates storytelling. The grant will be used to purchase and distribute books to local childcare facilities. Tutor.com’s “Better Together” contest launched May 1 and was open to libraries from across the country to celebrate partnerships that strengthened their communities. Librarians and patrons across the country cast more than 2,000

votes for 47 different entries. “Families Reading Together” received the most votes and earned the highest overall score from the panel of three judges, all library administrators. “Libraries around the country provide essential educational services to their communities through programs such as ‘Families Reading Together,’” said Susan Del Rosario, director of libraries at

Tutor.com. “We are proud to partner with libraries and support these programs that help build stronger communities. We are thrilled to know that more children in Palm Beach County will have access to high-quality books thanks to the ‘Better Together’ grant.” Tutor.com works with thousands of libraries across the country to provide the highest-rated

Kevin Fernander Named PBSC Counsel Kevin Fernander, a Fort Lauderdale attorney and former Miramar city commissioner, was recently named general counsel for Palm Beach State College. Fernander comes to Palm Beach State College from the Tripp Scott law firm, where he worked for 13 years. One of his key responsibilities for six of those years, from 2005 to 2011, was to serve as general counsel for Broward College, where he advised the board of trustees and senior management on contracts, policies, litigations and other legal matters. He also was responsible for representing contractors, charter schools and small businesses in commercial transactions and litigation. Prior to joining Tripp Scott in 2000, Fernander worked at two other firms, including three years at the Fertig & Grambling Law Part-

nership and two years at the Conroy, Simberg and Gannon Law Partnership. He also served for one year with the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office. Fernander, who begin his new post July 16, said he’s looking forward to his new role. “It’s a great opportunity. I have thoroughly enjoyed my contact with the people of Palm Beach State.” Fernander made history in 1997 when he won a three-way race for a seat on the city commission, becoming the first black city commissioner in Miramar, the city in which he was raised. He served a four-year term before deciding not to seek re-election. Prior to that, he also served for two years on the city’s planning and zoning board. “Mr. Fernander’s legal and political experience are an excellent match for the college as we con-

tinue to grow,” Palm Beach State College President Dennis Gallon said. “He will be a valuable addition to our leadership team.” Fernander holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida State University and a juris doctorate from the Bridgeport School of Law at Quinnipiac College. He replaces Denise Wallace, who resigned last year. Serving 49,000 students annually, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, providing bachelor ’s degrees, associate’s degrees, professional certificates, career training and lifelong learning. Established in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, it offers more than 100 programs of study at locations in Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade.

Kevin Fernander

online tutoring, homework help and career services available. During the 2012-13 school year, Tutor.com’s community of 2,500 tutors completed 1.3 million, oneto-one learning sessions in an online classroom.

Students who use Tutor.com give it four and a half out of five stars and 97 percent of students would recommend it to a friend. Tutor.com is available through the Palm Beach County Library System at www.pbclibrary.org.

Fifth Third Bank Collecting School Supplies This Month Fifth Third Bank South Florida has partnered with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County to collect school supplies for the bank’s fifth annual back-toschool supply drive. Now through July 26, donations will be accepted at all Fifth Third financial centers in Palm Beach County. The most urgently needed items include: glue sticks, crayons, index cards, pens, pencils, erasers, paper (both lined and plain printer paper), two-pocket folders, dryerase markers, spiral notebooks, binders and rulers. “With this drive, we’re striving to help children and families by providing them with the tools for success,” said David Call, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank South Florida. “We encourage the public to support our children, teachers and schools by donating at any local Fifth Third branch.” According to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, a growing number of schools are facing supply shortages

caused by budget and funding cuts. The organization also reported that as of May 31, the number of homeless students in Palm Beach County increased to 3,203 — a nearly 50 percent increase since June 2012. “The increase of homeless students in our area is not only a serious issue for our children and families, but it puts a strain on our education system as well,” said Mary Kay Murray, executive director of the Education Foundation. “Many of our schools lack basic items — such as pencils and paper — and these shortages present serious challenges for teachers. This partnership with Fifth Third helps our most at-risk students start the school year on the right foot — with a backpack full of school supplies.” To find the nearest Fifth Third Bank branch, visit www.53.com. For more information about the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, visit www. educationfoundationpbc.org.

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Physicians Talent Showcase Returns Aug. 20 AUTHOR, CAREER EXPERT The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation will present the second annual Physicians Talent Showcase to benefit Adopt-A-Family and the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation

on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace (700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach). A prescription for a great

Sehres On Dean’s List At North Greenville University North Greenville University has named Gabriella Doris Sehres of Wellington to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 hours. North Greenville University, located in Tigerville, S.C. at the foothills of Glassy Mountain, is a coeducational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a biblically

sound Christ-centered environment. North Greenville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctorate degrees in 35 degree programs. For more information about the college’s degree programs, scholarship opportunities and admission requirements, visit www.ngu. edu.

evening, the event will showcase local doctors with real musical talents. The concert will feature ballroom dancers, vocalists, an allphysician band, a classical guitarist and a country western singing hospital CEO. Tickets for the showcase are $50 each, payable to the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for children who need help in order to receive music instruction. The foundation also sponsors music events with an emphasis on performance opportunities for young musicians. These music events and concerts not only benefit local children’s charities, but also help to keep music in schools. Proceeds from the concert will also benefit Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring families in crisis to

stability and self-sufficiency. Adopt-A-Family’s Project Grow focuses on building social, emotional and education skills for formerly homeless children who live in the agency’s housing programs. In the past year, Adopt-A-Family has helped 543 families have a safe place to live. The “Physicians Talent Showcase” is part of Kretzer Piano’s ongoing “Music for the Mind” concert series benefiting children’s charities and music education. Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, the Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County. For tickets, call Complete Ticket Solutions at (866) 449-2489. For more information, call Kathi Kretzer at (561) 748-0036 or e-mail kkretzer @kretzerpiano.com.

HOLDS BOOK SIGNING

Award-winning career specialist and author Jay A. Block was at Barnes & Noble in Wellington on July 9 discussing how to be successful in today’s job search. Shown here, Block shares his winning strategies with an attendee.

NG SIBLINGS HELP MARSHALL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES NEW INTERNS FRIEND AT FUNDRAISER

The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades introduced new interns at its Summer Solstice Celebration on Friday, June 21 at PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar in Palm Beach. The event was attended by 65 supporters. This year’s five summer interns are: Sarah Denison of Jupiter; Casey Hickcox of Boynton Beach; K elsie Timpe of Winter Haven; Jessica James of Alexandria, Va.; and Tomena Scholze of Burlington, Wis. Attendees also heard about plans for the foundation’s upcoming River of Grass Gala set for Dec. 14 at the Colony Hotel Pavilion in Palm Beach. For more about the Marshall Foundation, call (561) 233-9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar General Manager Daniel Smith with Nancy Marshall, Robbyn Ackner and John Marshall.

Interns Casey Hickcox, Kelsie Timpe, Sarah Denison, Jessica James and Tomena Scholze with John Marshall.

Barbara and Nick Darnell

Minx Boren with Chris and Vicki Kellogg.

Alex and Amanda Ng recently traveled to Orlando to support their friend Elizabeth Tran’s fifth annual Children’s Miracle Network Charity Fashion Show, which raised more than $10,000. Amanda (above) volunteered as a model, while brother Alex (below) worked the registration table and the silent auction tables. Clothes were donated by Liz’s Bebe’s in Orlando. Children from the Children’s Miracle Network also modeled and received crowns and trophies.

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NEIL S. HIRSCH FAMILY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS ‘FRIEND-RAISER’ FOR KIDS

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Bo ys & Girls Club held a “Friend-raiser” on Thursday, July 11 at the new Wellington facility. Money was raised for equipment for children’s activities. Guests enjoyed a tour of the club, as well as food and drinks. Several guests made donations to the club. For more info., visit www.bgcpbc.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Club Director LaTricia Jenkins and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Mary O'Connor with Spero Georgedakis of All My Sons Moving (center), who donated Marlins tickets.

Robert Rubin, Terri Becker and Wellington Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors Vice Chairman Reed Kellner.

Boys & Girls Club alumnus Dr. Max Cohen gave a donation to Board of Directors President Tony Nelson.

Tammy Anton, Matt Lange, Kae Jonsons and Central Palm Beach County Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda.

Spero Georgedakis, Tammie Damron, John Hornberger and David Rigell.

Dr. Carmine Priore was surprised with a birthday cake. He is shown here with his wife, Marie.

MCCARTHY’S WILDLIFE BRINGS ANIMAL FUN TO BREAKERS WEST KIDS CAMP

Mark McCarthy, owner of McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, visited the Breakers West Kids Camp on Wednesday, July 10. Campers learned details about animals and their habitats, while getting to pet and hold several animals. For more about McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, call (561) 790-2116 or visit www.mccarthyswildlife.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/ TOWN-CRIER

Brandon Spaner gives Cosmo the lemur a grape.

Mark McCarthy lets Ali Goldman hold Wally the alligator.

Norma Jean the macaw with Allison Locker.

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NEWS BRIEFS Acreage Jam To Support Solid Gold Twirlers

The Acreage Landowners’ Association will join with the Solid Gold Twirlers during this month’s Acreage Community Park music jam in an effort to help the group raise money to attend their world championship competition. The music jam will take place Saturday, July 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Avenue North). The event is hosted by the Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District. It features musicians, comedians and other artists of all ages, styles and skill levels. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. This month will feature entertainment from the Solid Gold Twirlers. Organizers invite the public to enjoy an evening of diverse entertainment as the Solid Gold Twirlers light the night with their exciting, fire-twirling routine. There will also be a 50/50 raffle to help the Solid Gold Twirlers with funding for their world champion-

ship opportunity. Bring seating; glass containers are not allowed. This event is fun for all ages. The park also has a playground and skateboard area adjacent to the jam area. Adult supervision is required for playground use. For more information on performing, visit www.acreageland owners.org or contact Bob Renna at bobrenna@bellsouth.net. Walkup entertainment the day of the jam is also welcome.

Bank of America Helps Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

On July 1, Bank of America kicked off its annual collection drive for “We Care” package items for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. The collection drive will be at more than 50 banking center locations in Palm Beach County and will serve as the official drop off locations for “We Care” package items through Sept. 11. “What a great way to show their support of our troops by bringing awareness to the public and the customers of Bank of America,” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, executive director and founder of

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “This will certainly help get the word out of FSO’s mission that began 10 years ago by sending monthly ‘We Care’ packages to our troops serving overseas. We are very excited and grateful to have Bank of America continue their efforts in supporting our charity.” Bank of America is also the “official” bank of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “Bank of America recognizes and appreciates the significant sacrifices our military and their families make every day,” said Robin Frost, Bank of America senior vice president/consumer market manager for Palm Beach County. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is a South Florida-based, nationally recognized organization that has been sending monthly “We Care” packages to troops serving overseas since 2003, covering all world theaters and all branches of service. Many of the recipients are fighting on the frontline. FSO’s mission is to simply reach out to those who do not receive any support from the home front by “sending that little bit of home, to assure they are not forgotten.”

To date, FSO has benefited close to 250,000 military personnel. For a list of Bank of America locations in Palm Beach County, visit www.bankofamerica.com. For more information on this collection drive campaign, visit any local Bank of America Center located in Palm Beach County. For more information on Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, or for ways to help, visit www.forgotten soldiers.org or call (561) 369-2933.

Learn To Shoot Like A Pro At MacArthur Beach Photo Workshop

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park’s “Nature Photography Workshop by the Pros” will offer those aspiring to take their picturetaking skills to the next level an opportunity to explore the outdoors behind the lens. Through expert instruction by professional photographers Bruce Bain and Durga Garcia, participants, whether beginners, amateurs or advanced, will learn how to create more interesting images

and experiment with color, perspective, lines, patterns, black and white and other artistic elements. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 and will begin with a presentation by Bain, curator of the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education & Research Center gallery in Hobe Sound, and Garcia, an award-winning portrait and landscape photographer based in South Florida. The presentation will be followed by a guided tour of various park locations, including the estuary, butterfly garden, hardwood hammock and natural beach. During the last hour of the workshop, images taken from the field will be shared and critiqued, giving students the benefit of professional and peer reviews. The workshop cost is $35 (plus park entry fee for non-members) and includes light refreshments. Those attending should bring their own camera equipment, dress in light clothing, and bring sunscreen and insect repellent. All proceeds benefit the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, a nonprofit support organization that funds park improvements and provides environmental-educa-

tion programs for Palm Beach County schoolchildren. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County’s only state park, is situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The park is made up of 438 acres of pristine coastal land and contains four different communities or habitats including seven species of plants and 22 species of animals on the endangered or threatened list. To register, call (561) 776-7449 or visit www.macarthurbeach.org.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Meets Monthly

Beta Sigma Phi Chapter XiXi Tau is a sorority dedicated to social, cultural and service projects and is known around the world as the “friendship” organization. The Palm Beach County Chapter meets at 2 p.m. the second Monday of every month at a member’s house in the West Palm Beach area. Anyone interested in learning more about the chapter, or becoming a member, is invited to call (561) 5863592.

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NEWS BRIEFS LGLA Monthly Meeting July 25

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The meeting will focus on equestrian facilities and trails available for use in Palm Beach County. There will be a question and answer time after the speaker finishes discussing the topics. This is an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things going on in the town. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with paid dues can make motions and vote on them. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

July Adoption Fees Waived For Kittens And Cats

It’s Christmas in July at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. ACC is offering free adoptions for cats and kittens this month. All pets adopted from the shel-

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continued from page 3 ist Development Council is to make the county attractive to visitors from around the world. “They want to come here and enjoy our culture, our amenities and certainly our lifestyle,” Jergensen said. “We want to make sure that everything we do generates a return on the investment. We invest about $30 million a year in tourism marketing activities.” As an example of what the council does, he said it works with the Sports Commission to bring sport-

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continued from page 1 larger issues facing Wellington, DeLaney said he expects the committee to take on other topics as well. “As time goes by, I expect various other topics of concern will come forward,” he said. “Certain-

ter are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped, have a current county license tag and are sent home with a free bag of pet food. Approved adopters receive nearly $1,000 in services for their new pet. Stop by the ACC shelter today to meet your “purr fect” match. The shelter is located at 7100 Belvedere Road. Adoption hours are: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (561) 233-1200. To view pictures of adoptable animals online, visit www.pbcgov.com/snap.

The nursing scholarship cycle is now open for the 2013-14 academic year at the Palm Healthcare Foundation. For students submitting applications directly to the Palm Healthcare Foundation, the application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. Students applying directly through their nursing programs should check

A feral cat found dead Saturday, July 6 has been confirmed positive for rabies by the Florida Department of Health State Laboratory. Two adult women were exposed and were placed on post-exposure rabies shots. Individuals in the area east of Congress, west of Florida Mango between Forest Hill Blvd. and 10th Ave. North are being cautioned to avoid all wild an-

imals, and if they have been bitten, scratched or attacked, to report it immediately. According to Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, the two women were feeding birds and cats in the area Wednesday, July 3 when the feral cat, looking sick, approached, scratched and bit both individuals. On July 6, one of the women returned to the site to again feed birds and found the cat dead and turned it over to Animal Care & Control via the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be prevented but not cured. The virus attacks the nerves and brain tissue of warm-blooded animals, including people. Individuals must begin a series of rabies shots within 10 days of exposure to maximize prevention of the disease. All citizens in Palm Beach County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population, and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in the area. An animal with rabies could infect other wild animals or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies. All domes-

ing events and activities to the area during the summer when hotel occupancy is typically low. “How do we do that? We do it with other people’s money,” he said. “There is not one dime of ad valorem taxes that goes into what we do in the Tourist Development Council. All the money is generated through what we call bed taxes.” Bed taxes are currently 5 cents for every dollar spent for hotel or condominium accommodations. “Anything that’s less than six months in terms of rental, you should be paying a bed tax, collected by our tax collector and collected by our hotel partners,” Jergensen said.

In 2008, just before the recession struck, the council collected $27.8 million. “That was the height of our bed tax collection in Palm Beach County,” he said. It dropped to $22 million in 2009. “We’ve just started to recover. Right now we are at pre-recession height. In 2012, we finished at $27.8 million, and right now we are headed toward a $30 million year in 2013. Things are recovering for the tourism industry. We are back on track.” Bed taxes started in 1981, when some of the hoteliers got together to figure out a way to market Palm Beach County, and the county established the bed tax. Of the 5 cents from each dollar,

2 cents is spent on infrastructure, such as building the convention center and Roger Dean Stadium. The remaining 3 cents is used for marketing and promotion, and about $2.5 million per year for beach restoration. There is an opportunity to raise the bed tax to 6 cents if the county reaches $600 million in sales, or $30 million in bed tax collections, as authorized under the Florida Statutes. “The opportunities for that are marketing and promotions to bring more visitors here,” Jergensen said. “Everyone in this room is impacted somehow by visitors who come to Palm Beach County.”

ly there will be the opportunity for seniors to address these issues as they arise.” Fransetta said he would like to see the council put more issues before the committee for advisement. “I’d like to see them refer more things to the committee,” he said. “Though, in all fairness, the council has been so wrapped up with other issues.” Fransetta hopes the committee

will draw attention to senior issues from the larger community. “Seventeen percent of the people living in Wellington are seniors,” he said. “We have as high as 42 percent of the voting turnout coming from our senior community. It’s important senior issues are understood better and given adequate concern.” He noted that Wellington has been preoccupied largely with equestrian issues, but said he

hopes to see the community come together and provide input on issues affecting the older population. “There is more work to be done,” Fransetta said. “We’ve asked the equestrian community and the business community to come forward and bring ideas to the table. I think good things will come about soon, and we hope to be able to channel that through our committee.”

Nursing Scholarships Available

with their schools for application process and deadline information. Visit the scholarship link at www.palmhealthcare.org for information about eligibility criteria and the application process. The Palm Healthcare Foundation, chartered in 2001, is Palm Beach County’s leading public healthcare foundation. Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $50 million to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County operating more than 130 programs. For more information, call (561) 833-6333.

Feral Cat Confirmed Rabid In Central PBC

tic animals should be vaccinated against rabies, and all wildlife contact should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, wild cats, wild dogs and coyotes. In addition, officials recommend keeping rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets. Keep pets under direct supervision so they do not come in contact with wild animals. If a pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Animal Care & Control. Call the local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from neighborhoods. Residents are urged to not handle, feed or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter. Never adopt wild animals or bring them into the home. Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. For further information on rabies, contact the Palm Beach County Health Department at www. pbchd.com or call (561) 840-4500. Animals exhibiting signs of sickness and aggressive behavior should be reported to Animal Care & Control at (561) 233-1200.

Get Free Ice Cream At The Zoo This Saturday

Get free ice cream and a scoop of conservation at the Palm Beach Zoo this Saturday. July is National Ice Cream Month, and on Saturday, July 20, the Palm Beach Zoo is celebrating by offering the first 500 guests a free 3.4-ounce sample cup of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and a coupon for buy three get one free ice cream novelties at any of the zoo’s snack bars that day, courtesy of Arctica Frozen Solutions. In addition to being delicious, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is good for the environment. As a Unilever product, it is made with palm oil sourced from sustainable palm oil certified providers. The mission of the Palm Beach Zoo is to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd., just east of I-95 between Southern and Forest Hill boulevards. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

PBC Tourist Development Council Executive Director Glenn Jergensen

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CHILDREN LEARN TO COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS AT WELLINGTON WHOLE FOODS

Whole Foods Market hosted a kids cooking class on Monday, July 15 in Wellington. Children learned to make tropical chicken salad, fruit kebabs with yogurt dip and strawberry lemonade slushies. Then they got to enjoy the food and ate what they prepared. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Luke and Janae D’Orazio show their fruit kebabs.

Megan Schoenberg mixes up fruit and yogurt dip.

Jacob Zurinskas eats a fruit kebab he made.

Logan Taylor and Ryan Schoenberg shred chicken.

Suzanne Redmond demonstrates how to squeeze lemons.

Zack D’Orazio squeezes his lemons.

‘IN THE HEIGHTS’ AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASES LOCAL TALENT

The story of a small, tight-knit community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights on the brink of change, In the Heights is packed with local talent, great music and more. The play is running now through Sunday, July 28 at the Lake Worth Playhouse (713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth). In the Heights is a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of a vibrant community and its struggle to grow while maintaining tradition. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The cast of In the Heights performs in the finale.

Michael Wallace as Benny and Peter Fernandez as Usnavi.

Leads Shenise Nunez, Drew Spenelli and Peter Fernandez.

Cast members Alfred Diaz, Stephanie Smith, Meagan Dobson, Valentina Diaz, Shenise Nunez, Keagan Cerny, Meagan Rochford and Mela Vargas.

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Polo Camp Brings Thrill Of The Game To Vinceremos

This summer, the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center offered three week-long summer camps. Among them was Polo Camp. The participants developed their coordination, concentration, spatial relationships, preparation and anticipation skills, while having a whole lot of fun. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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Cook Sisters Shine On RPBHS Volleyball Squad

By watching their parents, Scott and Tamara, and older sisters, Amanda and Cassidy, play volleyball, twins Bayley and Brianne Cook quickly became players themselves. As rising seniors at Royal Palm Beach High School, the spotlight is now on them. Page 31

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Tricho Salon At Wellington Green Adds Stylists And Colorist To Its Ranks

Tricho Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green recently added several stylists and a new colorist to its vibrant team. Owner Damian Guardino is happy to announce the addition of the stylists from his former salon, Pyure Avedo, in Wellington. Angela Zavala, colorist, and stylists Gena Ninov, Tracy Plank, Cody Werbelow and Megan Richards, join the already talented team of Grisel Hinds, Rebecca Brooke, Samantha Sansone and Teresa Curniffe. Page 23

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Great Summer For Happy Endings Farm

Two weeks of successful competition have reached an end for the team from Wellington’s Happy Endings Farm. The rising talent continued to shine during the Lake Placid Horse Show and I Love New York Horse Show, held June 25 through July 7. Page 33

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Polo Camp Brings Thrill Of The Game To Vinceremos

The flier says it all: the experience of a lifetime. This summer, the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, located at 13300 6th Court North in Loxahatchee Groves, offered three separate week-long summer camps Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The first one, June 11-14, was titled Equine Enthusiasts. Each camper “adopted” one special horse to groom, feed, pamper and, of course, ride. They learned all about the fun and responsibility of owning their own horse. They met with a veterinarian and a farrier to observe them at work on their horse. Along with the daily riding lesson, they also learned about horsemanship, barn safety and stable management. The third camp, held June 25-28, was called Hip Hop Horses. This camp combined music and riding. Riders chose music and developed a drill team pattern synchronized to the tune, first memorizing the routine unmounted. On Friday, June 28, they presented their drill team demonstration. The second, held June 18-21, was Polo Camp. The participants developed their coordination, concentration, spatial relationships, preparation and anticipation skills while having a whole lot of fun. Polo, being a competitive game, promotes

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg many different skills. There’s peripheral awareness and organization, along with learning the rules of the game, holding the mallet, hitting and following the ball, all while steering horses with one hand. On Friday, June 21, participants played their polo match in front of a small but vocal and enthusiastic audience. “All of our players ride with us during the year,” Executive Director Ruth Menor explained. “We like to mix things up a little during the summer and give them some different things to do. They learn different skills while having a lot of fun. Polo is not just about riding. It’s a competitive game. You’re thinking about going after the ball and hitting it. Riding is mainly an individual sport, just you and the horse, but in polo, you have a team. You have to coordinate with others.” The eight players, four wearing blue shirts and four wearing orange shirts, were all riding bareback on saddle pads held in place with surcingles. Some horses wore only halters with two lead ropes attached for reins. Some riders rode alone, some had leaders, some had side-walkers.

Gavin Guinan assists one of the Vinceremos polo players. “Riding bareback is great for their balance,” Menor explained. “It also keeps them from getting too aggressive with the mallets. And the halters keep them from pulling on the horses’ mouths.” “Our riders have practiced playing polo all this week,” Director of Development Susan

Guinan said. “They came every day. The horses learned to tolerate the mallets in no time flat. They’re very kind and quiet, and willing to do whatever we ask.” Indeed, both horses and riders looked thrilled to be participating in the tournament. See ROSENBERG, page 22

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It Comes As A Surprise To Me, But I Might Be Getting Old What is the politically correct way to refer to old people? I want to know before I get there. Or is one ever old? I read somewhere that people think of “old” as 12 years older than whatever age they currently are. Or is “old” in the eyes of the beholder? When I first came to Florida at age 22, I tried to rent an apartment in a “senior community.” I knew I was a senior because I had just graduated college as one. The man on the phone laughed out loud. “You wouldn’t be happy here,” he said. “It’s quiet.” It was my first case of being discriminated against. I love quiet. I would have been a great tenant. And I have been trying to get into a senior community ever since. My day may be approaching. There are signs. In the first place, I’ve noticed that I have to take it easier on the ol’ body. No more

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The Sonic BOOMER jumping out of bed and hurling myself into the day. Now I take a moment to sit on the edge and notice my surroundings. Am I at home? That’s good. Do I have comfortable clothing? Also good. Gone are the days when I would put up with skirts that pinched at the waist, shoes that pinched at the toes and underwear designed to mash me into a more pleasing shape. These days my shape is pleased if it is not pinched. I also feel lost without my glasses. I’ve

needed them since I was 11, but I never took them that seriously. Now going forward without them is like leaving my eyeballs on the night stand. I can’t read a single warning label without them. I feel jealous of people who have Medicare. Previously, I wondered why old people were going to the doctor all the time. Now I know. They have the time and they have the means — Medicare. Another sign that I might be admitted to a senior community sometime soon is that the people on their billboards look a lot younger than they did when I first got here. Conversely, there are drivers on the road who must be in grade school. Since when did they lower the driving age to 10? I don’t remember voting for that. Speaking of voting, I used to view it as a privilege. Now I realize that my puny little vote is the last desperate chance I have to get things right. When I first set out on my

own, I was shocked by some of the rules and regulations out in the world — so skewed from those of the Utopia in which I planned to live after I left my parents’ home. Following years of disappointment, I finally called my mother and said, “I’m 30 now. Where are the adults?” She laughed and told me, “Idiots are idiots all their lives.” I had assumed it was something they grew out of! No. You have to vote them out. Yet this is a positive sign. Railing against laws and those who make them is a definite sign of old age. So I’m going to call that manager of the senior community back. I can’t jump out of bed or see where I’m going. I dress like a ragamuffin to sit around in doctors’ offices all day. I mumble and grumble about everything. I certainly must be old — and acceptable — by now.

‘Pacific Rim’ A Modern-Day Homage To Classic Godzilla

The new film Pacific Rim is essentially Godzilla on steroids. While adhering to and actually building on the original film mythology, it is still essentially a “man vs. horrible beast” battle. Now, however, we have incredible computer effects with a lot of technology shown. In the old movies, it was man vs. kaiju. Now we have jaegers. For those unaware of the mythology, the kaiju are the huge monsters that arise out of the Pacific — think of Godzilla and Mothra. In the old movies, they were a result of nuclear fallout, a testament to the Japanese origin of the movies. In the new movie, director Guillermo del Toro decided on a major shift: They come as conquerors from another dimension. One thing is certain, they are far bigger, stronger and nastier than the old monsters. At the beginning, they face a new weapon: the jaeger, which comes from “hunter” in German. These are robots, but absolutely giant ones controlled by a pair of humans (think Transformers with humans inside). After an initial contact that leaves the first jaeger smashed with one of its humans dead, humanity (obviously forgetting all the lessons the French eventually learned between World

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They milled around before the start of the game, mostly walking with an occasional short jog here and there, practicing under the large covered arena, whacking away at balls of varying sizes and colors. Gavin Guinan, Susan’s son, was the camp’s main instructor. He’s a member of the U.S. Polo Association and a coach at the Polo School at Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. “I did Polo Camp here last June for the first time, and it worked out nicely,” Gavin said. “The riders picked the game up really quickly, which surprised everyone. So we held another Polo Camp that fall over four weeks.

War I and World War II) builds large walls to keep the monsters away. Had they worked, there would have been no movie. So the monsters get out and the jaegers go out to meet them. There are massive battles, a lot of pseudo science, and it’s actually fun. Remember back when we were all young and as children played good guys vs. bad guys in any one of a dozen different forms? That’s pretty much what the film is, and it works surprisingly well. To keep up the drama, the pilots of each jaeger have to be in a sort of joining, called “the drift,” so they can work as a team, necessary to control the huge robots. This gives del Toro a chance to build up a sense of drama, as lead jaeger Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) drafts the

survivor of the initial attack Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) to be pilot-commander of the latest machine along with a Japanese woman, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), who has real problems from having seen one of the monsters when she was a young girl. As you might expect, things do not work perfectly. The director follows the standard convention of these movies, however, and leaves little time for anything personal. What he does have are gigantic battles, all seemingly fought in horrid weather or under the sea or in some environment where a lot of things seem murky. And the battles are wild and long and, in the end, overwhelming. With loud music blaring and a clear-cut choice between champions of humanity vs. nasty dinosaur-like killers who stomp all over large buildings, crushing people, the choice is clear. And the movie is a lot of fun. The director brings in a couple of weird scientists (Charlie Day and Burn Gorman), who are such obvious stereotypes they bring a bit of laughter as we fall into our comfort zone. But then again, this is clearly an homage to the genre. Generally speaking, however, this is not a film where you expect actors to do

any real emoting; they just play the parts. We did have one interesting problem at the theater, the Royal Palm Beach Regal, mentioned because so many of our readers go there. One of the screens used for the film is somewhat larger and the speakers are bigger, and as a result, they charge more to see the movie there. The real problem is they don’t advertise which film or showing is on that screen. Since that version is not 3-D but the prices are the pretty much the same, there were complaints. We saved $4 a ticket but had to wait an hour until the film was shown on a regular screen. The least the theater could do is make certain that in the times they release point out the movies and times where prices are higher. The movie was pretty overwhelming even on the regular 2-D screen. Chances are, it will do the same even on a good TV screen, though I doubt those who watch on a phone will be quite as affected. This is a popcorn B-movie, upgraded by special effects. It was a real lot of fun, although if you’re looking for something that would be considered a top-notch film, Pacific Rim will not fit the bill.

They learn how to hold the mallet, how to hit the ball, pass to each other, work as a team.” The instruction starts without a horse, then participants do it all again mounted. “There’s a lot of physical skills that go along with playing polo. There’s balance, of course, and also hand-eye coordination. Sometimes they get so involved in playing that they forget they’re also on the back of a horse. Instead of being nervous, they get into the game and have a lot of fun,” Gavin said. “I’ve taught all sorts of clients, from 6-year-old children through adults in their 50s, and these students at Vinceremos are the best. They really listen and pick up skills the quickest. They enjoy the game the most of anyone. We’re definitely doing this again this fall. It’s amazing. I love doing this.” The practice ended and the two teams met in the middle of the arena, spaced out in two lines facing each other. The riders and horses

were introduced. Gavin stood to the side and threw the ball down the center. Horses and riders surged forward at the walk, mallets ready, jockeying to control the ball and move it toward one of the two goals marked by poles at either end of the arena. Paulina Burbano of Wellington watched her son, Juan, play. “Juan has been riding at Vinceremos for many years,” she said. “He loves it. My grandpa used to play polo back in Ecuador, so it’s really special for me to watch Juan play polo now, too.” The blue team scored a goal. Everyone cheered. The teams walked back to the center and lined up again. Gavin tossed out the large pink ball, and the game continued. Stacy Gutner watched her daughter, Reed, go after the ball for the orange team. “She loves this,” Gutner said. “Reed has been riding here for three years and has competed in the Special Olympics. I think it’s great

for her. She has better balance on the horse than she does on the ground. This place is really good for her. Not just the riding, but also the socialization. She just loves coming here.” Devin hit the ball and moved it down the field, scoring another point for blue. We all cheered. Reed scored a goal for orange. More whistles and applause. Want to be part of it? Vinceremos is always looking for donations and volunteers. “We have VTRC University for volunteers during July, which includes modules in a variety of areas: leading, tack, grooming — it’s in-depth horse knowledge which promotes good horsemanship skills for our current and any new volunteers,” Menor said. “We hope to see some new volunteers join us, especially year-round ones.” Blue scored another goal. Everyone cheered. For more information, call (561) 792-9900 or visit www.vinceremos.org.

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Tricho Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green recently added several stylists and a new colorist to its vibrant team. Owner Damian Guardino, who took over operations at the salon in April, is happy to announce the addition of these stylists from his former salon, Pyure Avedo, in Wellington. Angela Zavala, colorist, and stylists Gena Ninov, Tracy Plank, Cody Werbelow and Megan Richards, join the already talented team of Grisel Hinds, Rebecca Brooke, Samantha Sansone and Teresa Curniffe. This brings the total number of stylists on site at the salon to 10. In addition to cutting and coloring services, the salon offers waxing and Keratin treatments. In having the right team, the salon offers great customer service accompanied by an amazingly skillful staff, all highly trained to satisfy every beauty need, Guardino said. “We moved onto our new journey because we want to marry fashion and beauty together,” Guardino said. “In New York, I owned my salon for 19 years, and one of my goals was to do the same here in South Florida. We did many Fashion Week shows on all spectrums, even launching Disney’s bridal line, and here it’s no different. We are doing Swim Week in Miami, so it’s really important if we are going to be in demand of the

designers to have the perfect team to deliver all of their needs.” The Tricho team knows about delivering beauty needs, he said. Guardino has done hair for more than two decades all over the world. He learned a lot on the road and has been able to apply that to his everyday hairdressing skills and is able to pass those skills onto his teammates. Guardino is in charge of coordinating all the educational programs at the salon. “Our business has really exploded,” he said. Guardino’s skills have been featured in many major magazines, including Elle, Vogue, Mademoiselle, Shape, Redbook and Glamour’s 50th anniversary edition. Guardino has also appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s TV show on a segment devoted to Locks of Love, a public, nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from longterm medical hair loss from any diagnosis. After a two-year hiatus, Guardino said he is ready to get back in the saddle and build his business to the level he had in New York and beyond. “I’m ready to start that all over again,” he said. Tricho Salon is open from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (561) 753-0052 for an appointment.

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The Wellington Chamber Welcomes Newest Board Member And Trustee

Joanne Dee was recently appointed to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and became a member of the trustee-level President’s Circle. She was chosen for her expertise in banking, philanthropy and community involvement. Dee is the vice president manager of Floridian Community Bank in Wellington. Floridian Community Bank is a locally owned bank with headquarters in Davie. It has served Broward and Palm Beach counties for 10 years. Dee has spent two decades in

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Elite Networking Pros Welcomes David Ginsberg As Its Newest Member

Elite Networking Pros welcomes its newest member, David Ginsberg, owner of DMG Insurance & Financial Services Inc., located at 543 N. State Road 7, Suite 106, in Royal Palm Beach. The agency is in the business of partnering with individuals and businesses to build and protect assets through insurance. It is committed to helping its patrons feel better protected today and for tomorrow. It provides auto, home and business insurance. DMG is active and volunteers in the community. Elite Networking Pros brings a group of Palm Beach County local business owners and professionals together who are truly best-in-class in their respective industries. Members bond together to help each other succeed in business. Belonging to Elite Networking Pros is like having a team of salespeople working for your business. Every member interacts with friends, clients and business associates who could use your products or services. They will refer you with confidence because of the trust that

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Palm Beach County DOSS Now Accepts Private Pay

The Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services (DOSS) now provides community-based services through a private-pay option for case management and adult day care. Private pay will enable DOSS to serve more seniors, benefiting both seniors and their caregivers. DOSS established private-pay options to serve seniors and their families by assisting with stabilizing a senior and family unit. The department will provide quality, affordable services to Palm Beach County residents and assist families who reside outside of the county who are seeking services for their loved ones who live within the county. Adult day care serves individuals with mild to moderate dementia by providing a structured, comprehensive program with supervised care. In conjunction with an individual care plan, services offered include social and

other therapeutic activities, meals and snacks, and some health monitoring. DOSS operates two adult day care centers — one in Lake Worth and one in Palm Beach Gardens. Case managers provide professional home visits to evaluate and facilitate a plan of care for in-home services and review existing plans, assuring full coordination and linkage of services. Case managers also assist with food-stamp applications and other needed services while assisting families to resolve the emotional, financial and physical demands of caring for an elder loved one. DOSS has four case management offices — in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade. For more information, call (561) 355-4746 or visit www.pbcgov.com/communityservices and click on Senior Services Division.

Chamber Poker Tourney Aug. 25 At Kennel Club

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). The poker tournament will get underway at 1 p.m. The first-place winner will take home a $1,000 cash prize and also win a World Series of Poker circuit seat at the Palm Beach Kennel

Club (a $555 value). The event is sponsored by Royal Palm Toyota and the Poker Room at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Tickets are $75 for individual players and $750 for a table of 10. RSVP to Maritza Clark at (561) 578-4817 or maritza@cpbchamber. com. For more information, call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

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Concert For Children At Lake Worth Playhouse Aug. 20

“It Could Be a Wonderful World,” a concert for children, will be presented at the Lake Worth Playhouse on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. The concert features five of the region’s most popular performers and animals from the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Tickets are available at the Lake Worth Playhouse box office and at www.lakeworthplayhouse.org. The concert benefits the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, the Lake Worth Arts Corridor, Clay-Glass-Metal-Stone Cooperative Gallery and the Lake Worth Playhouse. A spirited round of sing-along songs with chants, hand signals and choruses will be sprinkled with a live animal show and demonstration both on stage and during intermission in the lobby. The theme of the concert, “It Could Be A Wonderful

World,” is reflected in the songs about family interactions, saving the animals on the planet and conservation. The event includes some wonderful gifts for the children in attendance. The Mockingbird Community Garden of Lake Worth will be giving children free seedlings to plant in their gardens. Clay-GlassMetal-Stone gallery will give away free kazoos, with kazoo lessons from the performers onstage. The Lake Worth Lagoon Muck Monster will greet the children before and after the concert. Songs from this concert will be recorded on DVD, so families can take them home and learn to sing them over and over again. The kazoos will be put to good use as children hone their talents in time to the music. The performers will include: Grant Livingston, who was

named one of the all-time, top 10 folksingers in Florida. He creates songs for children that are so engaging, no child could keep quiet or still in his presence. Kat Mahoney has the deep, dark songs that children love and that match her rich, powerful voice. From “I’m Gonna Tell on You” to “I’m Getting Eaten by a Boa Constrictor,” Mahoney’s performance will thrill the youngest to the oldest family member. Marie Nofsinger, a South Florida legend, has graced stages and the region’s top folk festivals, where she is always a favorite. Expect quick wit and quips on stage as she has the audience guess which vegetables she’s singing about in the vegetable game. Jim Shettleroe, master of guitar, banjo and mandolin, can both sing

The concert will include appearances by animals from the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

and pantomime at the same time. His songs require rapt attention and flamboyant imitation. “Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud” means that there may be a hippopotamus or two lurking in the wings. Kathleen Kirschner is a local artist and performer who will become a frog during this performance as she sings, “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” When she puts down her paint brush and glue gun as a visual artist, she emerges as any one of a number of characters on stage, leading the pantomime of the songs and cheering the audience on.

The DCA of Lake Worth, the City of Lake Worth and LULA work together to bring family events to downtown Lake Worth on a regular basis. DCA is a nonprofit association of downtown merchants and residents working together to keep downtown Lake Worth vibrant and welcoming. For additional information contact Andy Amoroso at Studio 205 at (561) 533-5272 or Joyce Brown of 605 Lake Ave. at (215) 205-9441 Ticket prices are $8 for children 12 or under, $12 for adults and $38 for a family of four.

“It Could Be a Wonderful World” performers will entertain children with fun songs about nature.

P.B. Dramaworks To Present Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Quinn VanAntwerp starts as Bobby in the show Company.

Company, the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, concludes the summer season at Palm Beach Dramaworks with performances beginning Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). Presented in concert as part of the Musical Theatre Master Series, Company plays a limited engagement through Aug. 18. The production is directed by Clive Cholerton with musical direction by Paul Reekie. Quinn VanAntwerp, who made his Broadway debut in 2011 as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys after performing the role on the road for three years, takes on the leading role of Bobby, the charming, detached, 35-year-old bachelor. Rounding out the cast are Laura

Hodos, Barry Tarallo, Maribeth Graham, Wayne Legette, Alexandra Hale, Nick Duckart, Katie Amadeo, Leah Sessa and Natalia Coego. Company (1970), which marked the beginning of the legendary artistic partnership between composer/lyricist Sondheim and director Harold Prince, is considered the first concept musical. Based on 11 one-act plays by Furth, who adapted his material for the show, Company consists of a series of vignettes in which Bobby observes and interacts with his married friends as he struggles to make a commitment. The original production was nominated for a then record-setting 14 Tony Awards and won six, including best musical, best score, best book and best director. The urbane score, which captures the pulse of New York, includes “Being Alive,” “Side by Side by

Side,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Another Hundred People” and the title song. The original production ran for 705 performances, and the show has since been revived twice on Broadway, most recently in 2006. The Musical Theatre Masters Series features concert versions of classic musicals, with limited instrumental accompaniment and minimal staging and design. These full-length presentations include both the score and the book. For 13 years, Palm Beach Dramaworks has brought to the Palm Beaches a distinguished roster of plays under the guidance of William Hayes, producing artistic director. Palm Beach Dramaworks is a nonprofit, professional theater and is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the South Florida Theatre League, Southeast-

ern Theatre Conference, Florida Professional Theatres Association, Florida Theatre Conference and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. Performances are scheduled Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $35. Student tickets are $10 and group rates for 20 or more are also available. The Don & Ann Brown Theatre is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, at 201 Clematis St. For ticket information, contact the box office at (561) 514-4042, open Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets and more information are also available online at www. palmbeachdramaworks.org.

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Cook Sisters Help Lead RPBHS Volleyball To Success

By Josh Hyber Town-Crier Staff Report Todd A. Robiner Park in Royal Palm Beach has four sand volleyball courts. On Sundays, some are reserved for adult league volleyball games; others are set aside for children’s games. It didn’t take long for the twin duo of Bayley and Brianne Cook to graduate from the children’s courts to the adult ones. At age 8, the sisters were talented enough to play with the older competitors. By watching their parents Scott and Tamara and older sisters Amanda and Cassidy play, they quickly became players themselves. As rising seniors at Royal Palm Beach High School, the spotlight is now on them. “When I was younger, I always wanted to play volleyball because my older sisters played,” Bayley said last week after a RPBHS practice. “But you can only start at a certain age... I was playing all the other sports, just biding my time

waiting to play volleyball. I was destined to play.” With the family’s volleyball lineage, Bayley and Brianne were advanced beyond their years. As young girls, they attended a volleyball camp where their older sisters were counselors. The campers, of course, were grouped by age and experience level: one court for the older players, one court for the beginners. “We started getting put on the older court when we were like 8,” Brianne said. “We were playing with kids who were in high school and middle school. It was the realization that I can actually play this. I think I’m good at it, and I have fun doing it, why not continue?” Continue they have. Bayley, a setter who plays all positions, and Brianne, a setter and right-side hitter, have been part of two district championships at RPBHS with their mother serving as an assistant coach. As a junior last year, Bayley had 365 assists, 133 kills, 174 digs, 79 service aces and 282 service points.

Twins Bayley Cook (left) and Brianne Cook (right) serve during a Photo By Lauren Miró/Town-Crier tournament last year.

Brianne had 323 kills, 315 assists, 183 digs, 20 blocks and 168 service points. And as longtime teammates, let alone twin sisters, their on-court chemistry is unparalleled. Both sisters say they have an unknown, non-spoken language. They can tell what each other wants to do and how they feel with just a look. “We can look at each other on the court if something happens and know exactly what the other one’s thinking,” Bayley said. “Which is kind of cliché because we’re twins, that we can read each other’s minds, but we kind of can.” “I don’t think that it’s just a twin thing,” Brianne said. “You can be like that with your friend. But when you spend so much time with somebody, you eventually get to the point where you don’t really need to talk about certain things. You just sort of know.” It is something they’ve taken advantage of during their careers. Many of their assists have come on kills by the other sister. Last season, the Wildcats had their best season since the girls arrived, even with Bayley playing most of the year with a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL). The two led the team to memorable wins at Park Vista and against Santaluces in the district finals. The Wildcats eventually lost in the regional finals to St. Thomas Aquinas. For opponents and referees, it seems like the sisters are everywhere on the court at once. When opponents try to figure out the difference (aside from shirt number) to make defensive calls, they often mistake the two. Multiple times they’ve been called for back-row attacks when, in fact, it was Bayley or Brianne hitting from the front row.

Brianne and Bayley Cook hold the 2012 District Championship trophy after a RPBHS win last season. Photo courtesy Tamara Cook But they embrace being twins, frustrated. I’ve also called Amanda which runs in the family. Brianne, and Cassidy each other’s names. who is 10 minutes older, is more That’s just a parent thing.” of the tomboy, and Bayley is more As their last season together of the girly girl, their mother said. approaches, Brianne and Bayley As children, they consciously tried reflect on their careers together. not to wear the same clothes. But The early games at the park come because of school uniforms, it to mind. happened on occasion. Yet the girls “We were overhand serving when didn’t mind. Sometimes they did it we were 7 because we’d been out because they thought it was funny. there for so long trying to serve like As for switching places, because all the adults,” Brianne said. they’re not identical and people “Being the leaders on the court is know who they are, they can’t. kind of what we were born to do,” They can’t take tests for each other Bayley said. because they have completely difFor their mother, nothing is better ferent schedules. than watching her daughters togeth“At first glance, if I’m not paying er. “It has been awesome,” Tamara attention, I certainly can call them said. “It’s cool because, in my situathe wrong name,” Tamara said. “I’ll tion, they’re not split up. To see how even throw the dog’s name in there they work together on the court, too, sometimes. With four kids and two and to share the experience… not dogs, extra Bs, sometimes you get everybody gets to do that.”

Wellington Wrestlers Excel At Citadel Camp Competition

The Wellington Wrestling Club team recently traveled to the Citadel in Charleston, S.C., for a team competition camp. Wellington finished in second place as a team and ended with eight out of 13 wrestlers in the top three of their weight class in the camp’s final individual tournament. One standout wrestler for Wellington at the camp was Brandon Paz, who finished with a perfect 12-0 record, defeating a South Carolina state championship winner, a sixth-place finisher from North Carolina and a state qualifier from South Carolina. Another standout performance was given by Briar Macfarlane, who finished the camp with an 11-1 record, losing only to a two-time state champion from South Carolina in the closing seconds of the third

period. Macfarlane also defeated a fourth-place state finisher from South Carolina at the tournament. The wrestlers were given topnotch instruction from multiple Olympic and Division I college coaches, and were able to compete in nine duals and a double-elimination individual tournament on the last day of the tournament. “We attended the wrestling camp to expand our wrestling technique, bond as a team and see some different competition,” coach Travis Gray said. “We were able to learn from Olympic coach Rob Hermann and multiple coaches and wrestlers from the Citadel, which is a top Division I wrestling school. It was a great experience for our wrestlers, and we came away with a lot of knowledge that will make us a better wrestling team.”

Second-place winner Andrew Mitchell, first-place winner Briar Macfarlane, first-place winner Brandon Paz, second-place winner Adam Pendleton, first-place winner Mathew Wunderlich, second-place winner Marcus Morin, second-place winner Christian Goss and third-place winner A.J. Lopez.

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Sports Commission Announces Lou Groza Watch List

Tulane University senior Cairo Santos headlines the 30-player watch list for the 2013 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, according to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Santos won the 2012 Groza with the first 21-for-21 field goal season in football bowl subdivisions history. If he defends his title, he would join former Florida State kicker Sebastian Janikowski (1998- 99) as the only players to win multiple Grozas. In addition to last year’s winner, 10 other semifinalists from last season return, including San Jose State sophomore Austin Lopez, whose 17-for-17 season made him the only other kicker to stay perfect on field goals with at least one attempt per game. Coming just short of perfection, all eight returning kickers who attempted at least 10 field goals and connected on better than 85 percent made the watch list. They are: Northwestern senior Jeff Budzien (95 percent), Clemson senior Chandler Catanzaro (94.7 percent), Eastern Michigan sophomore Dylan Mulder (90.9 percent), Boston College senior Nate Freese (90 percent), Colorado State junior Jared Roberts (90 percent), Michigan senior Brendan Gibbons (88.9 percent), Oregon

State junior Trevor Romaine (88.9 percent) and Duke sophomore Ross Martin (87 percent). Moving from accuracy to volume, all eight returning kickers who converted at least 20 field goals were also part of the watch list. They are: Toledo junior Jeremiah Detmer (24), Rice senior Chris Boswell (23), Notre Dame junior Kyle Brindza (23), TCU sophomore Jaden Oberkrom (22), Santos (21), Virginia Tech senior Cody Journell (20), Martin (20) and Vanderbilt senior Carey Spear (20). Kickers on the Lou Groza Award watch list were chosen based on statistics from the 2012 season and 2013 expectations. Ten conferences are represented among the 30 kickers, led by four each from the ACC, Big Ten, Conference USA and the MAC, while the Mountain West placed three representatives. The American, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and the Sun Belt each had two kickers recognized, along with independent Notre Dame. While the watch list highlights 30 of the best returning kickers in the country, Santos, who was not on the 2012 watch list, stands as proof that the Groza committee will be watching all kickers during the season, and releasing a weekly “Stars of the Week” feature

at www.lougrozaaward.com. Accomplishments are tabulated throughout the season, and the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinalists on Nov. 4. From this list, a panel of more than 300 head coaches, SIDs, media members and former winners selects the top three finalists for the award by Nov. 25. That same group then selects the national winner, who will be announced on Dec. 12 during the

Home Depot College Football Awards, broadcast live from Orlando. The 22nd annual Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, presented by the Orange Bowl Committee, recognizes the three finalists during an early week celebration in Palm Beach County, culminating with a gala awards banquet on Dec. 10, prior to joining ESPN in Orlando. The award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame

kicker Lou “The Toe” Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1954. Although an All-Pro offensive lineman as well, Groza ushered in the notion that there should be a place on an NFL roster for a kicker. For more information, visit www. lougrozaaward.com. For updates throughout the season, follow @ LouGrozaAward on Twitter.

Lala’s Open Schooling A Great Success

James Lala offered his Wellington facility for open schooling on the morning of July 4. The facility was set up with a schooling ring, a hunter course and a jumper course. It was an opportunity for horses and riders to practice a show-like experience and jump around a beautiful course on GGT footing. “We decided to offer this last minute, and it was really fun to do,” Lala said. “Open Schooling Day was not only fun, but very productive for the participants. One rider told me that it was really low pressure with showlike jumps and courses that were an awesome experience for her horses. I will be doing this again.”

Lala plans to hold another open schooling event with more advance notice later in the summer. “I will set some dates for the next event,” he said. “Stay tuned. Thanks to all who attended and helped.” James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine LLC is recognized as South Florida’s top CEM quarantine. It is conveniently located just minutes from the Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds. Now offering expanded services, Lala is accepting quality young horses in training, short or long-term stall rental, lay-up and rehabilitation horses, sale horses and show horses. He is also accepting quiet and

accommodating mares to serve as quarantine test mares. For more information, visit www. jameslalaquarantine.com or call (561) 906-6668.

James Lala welcomes his guests to open schooling.

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Great Summer For Wellington’s Happy Endings Farm

Two weeks of successful competition have reached an end for the team from Wellington’s Happy Endings Farm. The rising talent continued to shine during the Lake Placid Horse Show and I Love New York Horse Show, held June 25 through July 7. When they were not winning top championships throughout the divisions, the young riders of Happy Endings were able to enjoy

all that the Lake Placid area has to offer — including their annual river ride along the Lake Placid Trail. “It was a wonderful two weeks,” trainer Linda Smith said. “The kids were great, and we had a blast riding in the river and exploring the nature around the show grounds. I couldn’t have been happier with the trip, and after all, this is all about fun at the end of the day, and we all had a great time.”

Taylor Ashe, Avery Kelley and Natalia Torano aboard Rosebud during the Lake Placid river ride.

During the first week of competition at the Lake Placid Horse Show, riders donned their jackets and breeches and made their way to the show ring. Katie Jacobs rode to the Children’s Hunter reserve championship with Jouet, owned by Deeridge Farm. They also picked up the third-place ribbon in the Children’s Classic for an exciting end to their first week. Aboard Sorcerer’s Stone, owned by CMJ Sporthorse LLC, Jacobs continued her success, riding to a fourth-place finish in the THIS Medal. She then took the first-, second- and third-place ribbons over fences with Jemima Puddle Duck, owned by Redwood Farm LLC, in the Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunters. Mark Leone rode Violet, owned by Ramble On Farm, to the Small/ Medium Children’s Pony Championship. They were awarded two second-place ribbons, as well as third place over fences for their finesse. Brother James Leone also captured a top win in the Walk/Trot Division, riding Sunday Sneakers, owned by Ashland Farms, to a blue ribbon finish. James had stiff competition though, as Natalia Torano rode her friend Avery Kelley’s pony, Farnley Romeo, to the first-

place award in another Walk/Trot Division class. Taylor Ashe and her Carolina Shananigans made their successful walk-trot debut, winning top ribbons in each class as well. During the I Love New York Horse Show, the riders at Happy Endings Farm continued to bring home prizes. Charlie Jacobs and Ranier, owned by CMJ Sporthorse LLC, took the championship in the Children’s 14 & Under Hunter Horse division, riding to two blue ribbons and second place over fences. Katie Jacobs took a class win aboard Jouet, but eventually, it was Charlie who took the division’s championship. Sean Sweeney and Strawberry Kid, owned by Nina Montross, also showcased their talent during the second week of the show. Together they took the Short Stirrup Hunter Reserve Championship, jumping their way into the hearts of the judges. Following their start to a wonderful summer season, the team from Wellington’s Happy Endings Farm will head across the nation for the remainder of the summer horse show season. Keep your eyes open for the rising stars at Horse Shows by the Bay, the Vermont Summer Festival and the Fieldstone Summer

Sean Sweeney and Strawberry Kid earned the Short Stirrup Reserve Championship at Lake Placid. Showcase I and II. Stay up-to-date on the riders’ accomplishments by following Happy Endings Farm on Facebook. Learn more about the farm at www.happyendingsfarm. com.

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Saturday, July 20 • Wellington residents are invited to cool off from the summer heat with free admission to the Wellington Aquatic Complex on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Wellington Preservation Coalition, In addition to free entry, a complimentary lunch of a hot dog, chips and a beverage will be made available to all guests from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council will hold a Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex Building on Saturday July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hundreds of varieties will be available. Admission and parking are free. Call (561) 478-7444 or e-mail VitalLongevity@comcast.net for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society for adults Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Follow in the footsteps of the Avalon Ladies and lay out a page or two of your own pictures while discussing the book. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming and share ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky and check out the library’s newest manga titles. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host The Sushi Stop featuring tropical shrimp with sweet chili peanut sauce Saturday, July 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Acreage Community Jam will take place Saturday, July 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave N.), with special guest entertainers the Solid Gold Twirlers, whose performance will include a fire-twirling routine. The event will also be a benefit for the Solid Gold Twirlers.

Musicians, comedians and other artists of all ages, styles and skill levels are invited to perform. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. For more info., visit www.acreage landowners.org or e-mail Bob Renna at bobrenna@bellsouth.net. Sunday, July 21 • Piccadilly Circus is returning to the area with its all-new Piccadilly Circus: Blammo! show Sunday, July 21 with show times at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd.) featuring “Cossack Warriors” on horseback, the Motorcycle Nitro Cowboys in the Globe of Death, camels and zebras performing with ponies, clowns, comedy and more. Free children’s tickets have been distributed. Special buy-one, get-one adult tickets are available online at www.thefuncircus.com. Tickets will also be available at the box office on show day. Monday, July 22 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, July 22 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, July 23 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a comprehensive plan amendment and transmittal hearing Wednesday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Dig Into Reading: Discover Florida History! for ages 5 and up with the Florida Public Archaeology Network on Tuesday, July 23 at 1 p.m. Come join in “The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels” and enjoy hands-on archaeology activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Seashell Art for ages 7 to 13 on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Bring small shells, or use those provided, to make one-of-a-kind seashell art. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bottle Animals for ages 7 to 12 Tuesday, July 23 at 3:30 p.m. Recycle old laundry detergent bottles by making colorful and unique animals out of them. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern See CALENDAR, page 35

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Community Calendar CALENDAR, continued from page 34 Drive) will host Animated Candy Sushi for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles and create candy sushi. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Gluten-Free Shopping Tour on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. Learn where to find gluten-free products, ask questions about best practices for cooking gluten-free meals and enjoy samples of the store’s top picks in this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Every Child Is Special! for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m., with interactive and stimulating activities designed to encourage respect and self-esteem in young children, presented by the Anti-Defamation League. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, July 24 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Wednesday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host An Afternoon of Science! for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesdays, July 24 and 31, at 2:30 p.m. Do a fun science experiment and check out the library’s new nonfiction books. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge friends to Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, July 25 • The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission will meet Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the Vista Center first-floor conference room (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. pbcgov.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fantastic Phonemes for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Play fun learning games and puzzles, while

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listening to a story filled with fantastic phonemic sounds. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Family Fire Safety for all ages Thursday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will present tips and tricks for keeping families safe from fires. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means on Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The Anti-Defamation League will present the Miller Early Childhood Initiative Workshop for parents and children to come together and enjoy activities designed to foster respect for oneself and others, as well as prevent the development of prejudice in preschool-age children. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature Gluten-Free Cooking: Fire Up the Grill on Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to cook a gluten-free, backyard dinner at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Friday, July 26 • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, July 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and muffin. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • Royal Palm Beach will hold a Summer Indoor Flea Market with vendors selling their treasures to the public Friday, July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). For more information, call (561) 790-5149. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie Brave on Friday, July 26 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more information. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@gotowncrier.com.

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PLACE YOUR AD HERE Call 793-7606 PLUMBING JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

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

SHUTTERS/PANELS ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777

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

TILE / CERAMICS S P ECIA L I Z ING IN B AT H ROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980. Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258

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MIN O R R O O F RE P AIR S D o n H a r t m a n n Roo f ing — Roof painting, Carpent r y. L i c . # U 1 3 6 7 7 9 6 7 - 5 5 8 0

TREE S TRIMME D AN D RE MOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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

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

WATER SYSTEMS TROPICAL WATER SYSTEMS —Whole House Reverse Osmosis, Sale & Repair of Water Systems, Well Drilling, pumps, and sprinkler installation repair. 561-795-6630 561-718-7260(Cell)

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

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