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Pits Communities In Friendly Rivalry
Christ Community Church Breaks Ground For New Building
Christ Community Church held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 17 at its future home along Lake Worth Road in front of the Wellington Shores neighborhood at Barefoot Lake Drive in Wellington. Page 3
Health Director: Social Distancing Needed Until There’s A Vaccine
The COVID-19 virus is here to stay for at least a year, and the population will have to wait until there is sufficient immunity before it can relax, Palm Beach County Health Department Director Dr. Alina Alonso told the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, June 16. Page 3
Westlake Approves Plat For 424 Homes Off Persimmon Blvd.
The Westlake City Council approved a plat Monday, June 8 for a single-family residential development of about 424 units on 116 acres on the south side of Persimmon Blvd. east of Green Lane. Page 4
ITID Lobbyist Paints Bleak Picture For Future State Revenues
Indian Trail Improvement District legislative lobbyist David Ramba told the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 10 that Florida faces a serious revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will make getting money for projects difficult. The money shortage will have an obvious impact not only on ITID, but statewide, Ramba said at a meeting held virtually. Page 7
Pediatric Patients Enjoy Cars For A Cure Parade
Pediatric patients at Palms West Hospital were in for a surprise on Saturday, June 6 when a fleet of vintage cars paraded the hospital grounds. Former patients and their families were also invited for the “driveby event” held in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day. Led by Anthony Millimaci, candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year Award, the parade featured classic cars, muscle cars and high-end cars. Page 19 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 19 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 BUSINESS............................. 15 COLUMNS............................. 16 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
International polo star Nic Roldan handed out pizzas from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza to club families on Friday, June 5 at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. Families then went home to enjoy the pizza while joining the famous polo star and model during a virtual dance party via Zoom. Shown above, Nic Roldan hands a pizza to Armani Massey. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Dozens Of Black Lives Matter Protesters Air Grievances At Wellington Council Meeting
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report There’s an old adage that sometimes a “good listen is more important than real action,” but the scores of protesters who spoke during the public forum portion of the Tuesday, June 9 meeting of the Wellington Village Council consistently demanded tangible action from local officials to make Wellington a more welcoming place for black residents and other minorities. In mostly polite, three-minute segments, the meeting went on for more than four hours, as local residents and others from across the region offered public comment relative to the growing Black Lives Matter national movement. Some speakers cited America’s hundreds of years of institutionalized racism, along with current issues of systemic racism in the country, white privilege, white supremacy, white entitlement, white silence and the genocide of indigenous people. Others advocated banning choke holds and racial profiling, defunding the police and investing
more in opportunities for people of color, and many demanded an apology for a recent comment on Facebook by Mayor Anne Gerwig. One asked the council members to hold up their arms in support of the concept of Black Lives Matter, while another brought a banner with the names of people who have died in police custody in Palm Beach County. While there have been protests and marches throughout Palm Beach County since the shocking May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the protest at the Wellington meeting appears to have been brought on by a June 1 comment by Gerwig on social media that some felt downplayed the growing national protests. The mayor apologized several times and said that her words were misinterpreted. “I made a poor choice of words,” said Gerwig of her comments, clarifying that she was only against violent protests and was attempting to express concerns about large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. She apologized for the specific
part of her comment that raised the most objection, namely that she thought the cause of the protesters’ anger was due to “something that happened far away.” Many of the speakers told Gerwig and the council that while the Floyd incident happened far away, Wellington is not a welcoming place for minorities. People all skin tones, from teenagers to seniors, offered comments that were often touchingly personal, delivered through tears, anger and hope, punctuated with applause, despite Gerwig reminding the crowd that outbursts were not allowed. Several speakers related their stories of misbehavior inflicted upon them by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Wellington. Others referred to the civil rights movement and the Stonewall riots in New York City that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement. Still others quoted the Bible and Confucius, and many repeated phrases by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While many speakers were from See PROTEST, page 4
Wellington PZA Board Supports Covered Arenas In Winding Trails By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Developers were joined by several real estate agents at the Wednesday, June 10 meeting of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board to speak in favor of a proposal to lift the prohibition on covered arenas in Winding Trails, a nine-lot subdivision in western Wellington geared toward equestrian estates. In the end, the board agreed to recommend removal of the prohibition on the structures. Winding Trails is known as Subarea F of Wellington’s Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EOZD). It is an oddly shaped area being developed on a defunct golf course off Aero Club Drive. Winding Trails it is not contiguous with the rest of the EOZD. It was added to
the EOZD when Winding Trails was approved in 2017. The buildable area of the lots range from 2.43 to 4.45 acres, of which 20 percent would be able to be covered by a permanent roof. No tents or temporary roofs would be permitted. The covered area must match the materials of the main home. Under the proposed changes, even the smallest lot can accommodate a dressage arena. The ordinance would amend Wellington’s Land Development Regulations to allow covered areas in Subarea F and make setbacks consistent throughout the EOZD. The measure will need a second hearing before heading to the Wellington Village Council for final approval. Developer Patricia Holloway said that sales have been slow
because of the prohibition. “Due to weather, buyers want covered arenas to use the property yearround,” she explained. The prohibition of covered arenas was not mandated by the village originally; the applicant had volunteered the restriction. Holloway said that her firm made a number of concessions to secure the change in zoning, but no one on the applicant’s side recalls how the prohibition had come about. PZA Board Member Salvatore Van Casteren was concerned that since sales were not going well, the applicant was coming in asking for a concession. “Will you come in again later asking for still more?” he asked. Holloway felt this would be all that is necessary to spur on sales. See ZONERS, page 18
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report While the census may seem abstract to some, everyone should know the importance of the oncea-decade population count. It impacts funding for programs and facilities for schools, public safety, and parks and recreation. It is also used to add or subtract congressional seats and determine congressional boundaries. To add interest to Census 2020, the Palm Beach County Census League is inviting municipalities with a population of over 30,000 to participate in a friendly competition to boost the number of responses to this year’s effort. “The census is of paramount importance,” Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto said. “[The competition] is an effort to make it more real for residents and to make them aware of the census.” Wellington Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said that there are three ways to respond to the census: online at www.my2020census.gov, by phone at (844) 330-2020 or by responding by mail. He said that if you don’t respond, census workers will come to your home and knock on your door to ask the questions. “The objective is to count everyone, even babies, as to where you rested your head on April 1, 2020,”
Stillings said. “It is completely confidential and no financial information is gathered.” A higher census participation means more federal funding for needed social, community and neighborhood programs over the next decade. “This is it for 10 years, there is no redo,” Wellington Village Councilman John McGovern explained. “It determines who gets funding that is allocated and makes sure that we get all that we deserve. That includes tax money coming back to us and how many state and federal representatives we get.” McGovern expects there to be 11 communities vying for the championship trophy and bragging rights. “The better each community does, the better it is for the county as a whole,” he said. “It is a win, win, win situation,” Pinto added. The competition began Wednesday, June 17 and runs until Oct. 31. It is expected to be friendly but fierce. The winning municipality will be determined by the greatest percent increase of responses in the census during that period. The winning community also gets the honor of having a representative from each of the other municipalities attend its council meeting to present personal See CENSUS, page 18
WHS BAND CAR PARADE
The Wolverine Band Boosters Association, a nonprofit organization that supports the Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound Band, hosted an end-of-year car parade celebration for all of the band members on Saturday, June 13 at the Wellington Community Center. There was a live DJ to announce each band member and play music. Approximately 150 band members earned awards. Shown above, band family Kevin, Jeannine, Keenan and Kaden Krieger join in the festivities. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Four Candidates File To Seek Two ITID Board Seats
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Two candidates have qualified for each of the two open seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Since only two candidates qualified for each seat, there will not be a primary election, and the races will be decided at the Nov. 3 general election. Current ITID President Betty Argue is being challenged for Seat 4 by former Supervisor Carol Jacobs, while Keith Jordano and Richard Heinl are running for Seat 2 to replace Supervisor Tim Sayre,
who chose not to seek a new term. Argue was elected to the board in 2016 when she defeated longtime Supervisor Michelle Damone. She moved to The Acreage in 2011 with her husband and three children, seeking to live in a rural environment. She decided to run for the ITID board after realizing that the district faced challenges with the developments growing around it, and issues with roads, drainage and parks. She was a founding member of ALERTS (Acreage Loxahatchee Engaged Residents Taking a Stand), a group See ITID, page 18
Abruzzo Likely To Succeed Bock As County Clerk
Joseph Abruzzo
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Former State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo appears to have a clear shot to be the next Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller, as he will face only write-in opposition in November’s general election. Abruzzo will succeed fourterm Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock, who announced in March that she would not seek a fifth term. Abruzzo announced his candidacy just days before the filing period ended June 12, supported by a full slate of endorsements from local and county officials. Until then, Bock’s Chief Operat-
ing Officer Shannon Chessman, who had been endorsed by the incumbent, seemed Bock’s likely successor. However, Chessman withdrew from the race when Abruzzo entered, and she did not qualify for the ballot. Abruzzo now only faces token opposition in the form of write-in candidate Engracia Bondonese. “There is a write-in candidate, so that means that the name does not appear on the ballot,” Abruzzo told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. Abruzzo has been a longtime presence in the western communities, having served as the Wellington-area state representa-
tive for District 85 from 2008 to 2012 and state senator for District 25 from 2012 to 2016. When the districts were redrawn, Abruzzo ran for state representative again in District 81, based in southern Palm Beach County, where he served from 2016 to 2018 before declining to seek re-election. He is currently working as director of communications for a Boca Raton law firm. As clerk, Abruzzo’s many responsibilities will include monitoring the county’s financial activities. “That’s what initially got me interested in the position. I was audit chairman for the entire
state,” he said. “This position is multi-faceted, with more than a thousand statutory duties, one being leading auditing for our county. This is really a safety, custodian and watchdog [position] for everybody. I would say what I did in Tallahassee is very much geared toward this position. I am very much excited to be transitioning to a local role.” He said the local position will help him return to public service while keeping his priorities in the community, which include raising his son. “This position as clerk of the court is essential to keep the court See ABRUZZO, page 18
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Health Director: Social Distancing Needed Until There’s A Vaccine
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The COVID-19 virus is here to stay for at least a year, and the population will have to wait until there is sufficient immunity before it can relax, Palm Beach County Health Department Director Dr. Alina Alonso told the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, June 16. Until then, social distancing and mask wearing should be the way people learn to live and work, Alonso said, noting that the rate of infection had jumped in Palm Beach County since some restrictions had been lifted, particularly among younger adults. Her conclusion was poorly received by some commissioners, who wanted a more rapid restoration of the economy. Commissioner Gregg Weiss,
whose east-central District 2 showed the highest jump in new cases, said he wanted to make mask wearing mandatory and made a motion to do so, but Commissioner Robert Weinroth disagreed. “We need to let people make their own decisions,” said Weinroth, who represents southcoastal District 4. Palm Beach Mayor Dave Kerner said he would like to see a report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on how such a mandate would be enforced, stating that some bar owners might ignore a $250 fine because they “could make that in 10 minutes.” After more discussion, commissioners decided to wait until they hear from the PBSO before considering such a mandate. Alonso told commissioners at the meeting that Florida has ex-
perienced a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, with a total of 80,109 positives out of 1,460,309 tested, and 2,993 deaths. “We need to remain cautious because of the time lag between new cases and deaths,” she said. “In Palm Beach [County], we now have 9,000 cases with 429 deaths. What I find important to talk about is this new curve… between the ages of 15 to 24 and the ages 25 to 34 that they have increased.” The number of cases in children is comparatively small, but there have been hospitalizations, she said. “The ages of 25 to 34 have increased significantly with 1,493 cases,” Alonso said. “Those individuals have been in the ICU and there have been deaths, so it’s very important that we keep that in mind.”
For the state, the mean average prior to re-opening was 68 cases per day. “In May, the average went up 60 percent to 102 cases per day, and the mean in June is now 202 cases, or a 100 percent increase,” she said. “This is rapidly increasing, and we’re going to have to keep a very close eye on that and be cautious before we go forward.” She noted that an increase in cases was expected with the opening of some facilities. “More people are out, there are less people wearing masks, we’re not paying attention to social distancing, so, therefore, the virus has taken on more fuel,” Alonso said. “The fuel for the virus is the people. The idea of closing down businesses was to starve the virus.” She said that masks and social distancing are a primitive means of controlling the spread of the virus,
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW BUILDING OFF LAKE WORTH ROAD
Christ Community Church held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 17 at its future home along Lake Worth Road in front of the Wellington Shores neighborhood at Barefoot Lake Drive in Wellington. Pastor Peter Bartuska led the ceremony with help from the Wellington Village Council and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the church, visit www.cccpalmbeach.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
The Wellington Chamber leads a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Pastor Peter Bartuska and Mayor Anne Gerwig.
but they are the only remedy until the development of a vaccine. “We need to enforce a strong
social distancing strategy,” Alonso said. “That’s the only weapon we have against this virus.”
RPB Zoners OK Intersection Change At Lowe’s Plaza
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the modification of an existing access driveway at the Lowe’s Home Improvement shopping plaza at 103 S. State Road 7 on Tuesday, June 9. At a meeting held virtually, Planning Director Bradford O’Brien said that Lowe’s consultant Urban Design Kilday Studios requested a site design modification on the easternmost section of Erica Blvd. to increase accessibility for the Tuttle Royale development’s master plan, as well as the Lowe’s store and commercial properties to the south. The ingress/egress to be modified is at the southernmost portion of the Lowe’s plaza. The modified entrance would serve as an eastern entrance to the Tuttle Royale development, providing a through connection to the recently constructed bridge on Southern Blvd. that serves as the new neighborhood’s main entrance. That complete, interconnecting roadway has not yet received village approval. “The modification is also designed to align with the proposed new signalized intersection at the southernmost entrance,” O’Brien said. “The access point would line up with the Home Depot/El Dorado plaza on the east side of State Road 7, providing for a light at the main entrance of the Home Depot shopping center.” He said the application complies with the village’s zoning code pertaining to general commercial
zoning districts, and village staff recommended approval. Vice Chair Ross Shillingford asked exactly what the commission was approving, and O’Brien said the application is to line up the intersection, which would encroach on the Lowe’s shopping plaza. “We’re approving that configuration on the Lowe’s property, the configuration of the roadway and the intersection alignment that encroaches on the Lowe’s property,” he said. “This has nothing to do with the intersection geometry. This is just the encroachment of the westbound lane of Erica Blvd. into the development.” Commissioner Ray Nazareth asked applicant representative Jeff Evans if any neighbors expressed concern about the alteration, and Evans said he had not heard anything, although anyone with concerns generally contacts the village and not the applicant. O’Brien said all affected property owners had given consent to the application. “They are fully aware of this new configuration,” he said. “If at sometime this configuration were to come to fruition, we would agree to it when it comes to fruition.” There were no comments from the public. Nazareth made a motion to recommend approval of the application, which carried 5-0 with Chair David Leland, Shillingford, Nazareth and commissioners June Perrin and Philip Marquis in support.
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School Board Struggles With How To Re-Open District Schools
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County School Board was bombarded with comments Wednesday, June 10 from frustrated parents wanting their children to return to normal school sessions this fall in the face of a pandemic that could be fatal for older people, even though an affected child often has little more than a sniffle. Several dozen people, many of them working parents, called in to the virtual meeting to say that “distance learning” implemented by the school district in March was ineffectual, and that forcing children to wear masks during school would distract them from learning.
Their comments were balanced with statements by school board members and school district staff, who reviewed returning to the 2020-21 school year with blended learning options that include returning to school sessions as they were before COVID-19, a hybrid program of school attendance and distance learning, and remaining on mostly distance learning. “Even before COVID-19 disrupted our lifestyle, we knew that education as we knew it was changing,” Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy said. “The pandemic and recent developments involving racial tension have accelerated that evolution. The launch of the new school year is not simply picking up where we
left off; it’s about returning and recovering.” Fennoy said that he has directed strategic back-to-school initiatives, including the evaluation of input from tens of thousands of parents who have responded to a school district survey to guide decisions that will be made at the district level. He has also instituted a health advisory committee made up of medical experts, who will assure that the school district’s priorities remain on the health, safety and well-being of students and staff. “We were also presented with a potentially devastating financial shortfall,” Fennoy said. “As we brace for the totality of the negative financial impact on our school district caused by COVID-19, we
also realize that there are previously unrealized and unexpected expenses.” School Administrator Larry Clawson, who is preparing a report on returning to school, said the coming year may be a mix of in-school attendance and distance learning, where half the school body goes to class and practices social distancing on certain days while the other half remains at home. He added that the school district looks to improve on the distance learning model that was put in place in March. Surveys of parents, teachers and staff will continue to be collected, and a final strategic presentation will be made on July 15, Clawson said.
“The plan will be robust and inclusive,” he said. “Students, parents, elected officials and union representatives will be meeting with the superintendent and staff.” School Board Member Barbara McQuinn said some teachers are worried about losing their jobs, and Fennoy said the schools’ budgets will not be touched, although there will be budget shortfalls. School Board Member Dr. Debra Robinson added that the school district is in a dilemma, being placed in a situation of balancing frustrated working parents wanting their kids back in school with controlling a pandemic. “None of us want to be here,” Robinson said. “We want to go
back to the way it was, [but] we’re talking about re-opening schools in a space we don’t understand.” She referred to one parent caller, who said she wanted students to return to school “as long as it’s safe.” “This is the thing — it is risk reduction,” Robinson said. “I don’t know when it will be safe, but parents will go completely crazy if we wait for it to be 100 percent safe.” Fennoy said that the school district has ordered and warehoused a million protective masks for staff, but they are still struggling with compliance guidelines. “We follow CDC guidelines to the best of our ability,” he said. “If we followed CDC guidelines exactly, we wouldn’t be able to have school.”
Groves Town Council Discusses Road And Canal Priorities
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council met for a workshop session on Tuesday, June 16 to discuss priorities for roads, canals and drainage — and how to fund them. There was little disagreement on priorities, but the big question was how to fund the work. Council members wanted to fix or replace OGEM (open-graded emulsified mix) roads, discuss guardrails on canal roads, improve minor roads with easements if the property owners want it, reduce speed limits, replace and improve signage, and improve drainage
on the north end of town, among other things. Opinions diverged during the discussion of the possibility of floating bonds, with some council members saying that they would not support going into long-term debt. Mayor Lisa El-Ramey said she would not support a program where the cost of repairing some of the smaller roads is encumbered by the residents as a whole. “I worry as we take on long-term debt,” she said. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia agreed. “I would like to see money in the bank again one day,” Maniglia said.
Assistant Town Manager Francine Ramaglia said that there are limits on what the town can do on a cash basis and noted that the town has two bond issues approved by the voters that have not been acted on by the council. “Both of those bonds were designed to solve problems that existed at the time, and they were supported by very well-structured policies for the conditions in the town and the district at the time,” Ramaglia said. The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, now a dependent district, had all its rights and responsibilities conveyed to the town, giving the town a totally
different financial picture, she said. “I’m not sure if anybody really said that,” Ramaglia said, referring to previous discussions on bond financing. “We have a lot of financial power in that we have a tool that most towns don’t have. We have a special assessment that is done by acreage.” That funding mechanism can be used for both maintenance and capital improvements, she noted. She added that a low-interest general obligation (GO) bond is also available, if approved by the voters, which has the most flexibility. Ramaglia recommended that the council complete a master plan to outline what it wants to do if it
decides to present a bond question to the voters. “In this particular year, because it’s COVID affected, it is not the same as the next year will be, or the previous years have been,” she said, suggesting that they use the delay to better plan and structure the work to be done. Ramaglia said that in the short term, the town has already been using gas tax money to improve the roads, and they are now in much better shape. “It seems like we can bring back comparisons of material, and we can use some of the policies that are already on the books for the roads that we need to prioritize,”
she said, adding that the Florida League of Cities is willing to float a low-cost bond for the town. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb added that shorter-term bonds could be rolled into a GO bond. El-Ramey pointed out that most properties in the community have agricultural exemptions, but Maniglia said that many properties are being sold, and they are being taxed on the sale price. Titcomb added that tax valuations are up an average of 7.2 percent for Loxahatchee Groves. Town staff will make specific recommendations pertaining to road and drainage issues at future council meetings.
Westlake Approves Plat For 424 Homes Off Persimmon Blvd.
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council approved a plat Monday, June 8 for a single-family residential development of about 424 units on 116 acres on the south side of Persimmon Blvd. east of Green Lane. The Groves of Westlake, also known as Pod O, is the latest of Westlake’s residential neighborhoods to have its plat approved. The development will total 3.64 dwelling units per acre, which is below its approved density, according to planning consultant Donaldson Hearing. “Groves will have its primary
access point off of Persimmon Blvd. East,” Hearing said. “It will also have a secondary access point off of Green Lane.” Construction will be in two phases, with the second phase of 147 units set to come before the council in August. “Pod O will contain two different lot sizes, with a 50-foot-wide lot series, the same general lot size that you have seen built within Meadows and Hammock, as well as a 65-foot series,” he said. The development will have a 10-foot landscaped multimodal path within it, connecting to another path along Persimmon Blvd.
“That’s something new,” Hearing said. “You’ll see that at both of our entranceways, and you’ll see that in all future parcels.” Hearing explained that the plat met all legal and technical requirements of Florida Statutes and the Seminole Improvement District, and it had been reviewed by the city attorney. Some of the homes are built around lakes, and Councilman Patric Paul asked how they will be accessed for maintenance. Hearing said that the Seminole Improvement District requires access to all the lakes, either from a road or maintenance easement
shown on the map as part of some of the lots. He explained that some of the lots are larger to accommodate a 20-foot easement, and residents could enjoy the extra green space but would not be allowed to install landscaping there. Westlake Planning Consultant Nilsa Zacarias said the easements are accounted for by planning and zoning when residents apply to build a fence on their property. Councilwoman Kara Crump asked about provisions for guest parking. “I know that was a bit of a problem with other [neighborhoods],” Crump said.
County Commission To Consider Update To Five-Year Road Program On July 14
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, June 16 agreed to advertise for a public hearing on Tuesday, July 14 regarding amendments to the county’s five-year road program. A mid-year modification to the five-year road program is required to be considered each year. County-funded projects on the plan affecting the western communities include: • Three-laning of a total of 2.4 miles of 60th Street North west of
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continued from page 1 outside the community, many were from Wellington and discussed what it was like to live and grow up as a minority in the village. The event began before the meeting itself when a crowd estimated in the hundreds chanted and held signs outside Wellington Village Hall. In small groups, with social distancing, they entered the chambers to await their turn to speak. Renel Brown is a single mother of an 18-year-old son who plays sports and jogs for exercise. “Not all people are racist, but I fear for his safety,” she said. “When you peel the skin off of us, we are all the same.” She commented on the look of confusion on the mayor and complained about the body language and facial expressions of the council. “You should have uncomfortable discussions and wipe those
140th Avenue North to Avocado Blvd. and Avocado Blvd. to east of 120th Avenue North, which is in the design phase this year with construction to begin in 2022. • Five-laning of 1.3 miles of Coconut Blvd. from south of 78th Place North to south of Northlake Blvd., with construction to begin in 2024. • Rehabilitation and heavy maintenance, along with intersection and bridge replacements on County Road 880 from 20-Mile Bend to Belle Glade, with construction beginning this year.
• Four-laning of a total of 3.4 miles of Northlake Blvd. from east of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to east of Hall Blvd., and east of Hall Blvd. to Coconut Blvd., with construction beginning this year. • Four-lane construction of 3 miles of Roebuck Road from State Road 7 to Jog Road, with design starting in 2024. • Five-laning of a total of 3.7 miles of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. from north of Persimmon Blvd. to north of the M Canal, from the M Canal to south of Orange Blvd.,
and south of Orange Blvd. to south of 78th Place North, with design beginning this year and construction to begin in 2022. • Four-laning, six-laning and intersection improvements of 1.8 miles on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Orange Blvd. to south of Northlake Blvd., with construction beginning this year. The county road plan does not include projects funded with state and federal money, which can be found on the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency web site at www.palmbeachtpa.org.
smirks off of your faces,” Brown said. Kadisha Dean asked the council to help make Wellington a more welcoming place. “Do you want to be the change, or do you want to be the problem?” she asked. “I could scream all day long, but you could make two or three calls, and something happens.” “I come from a place of love when I protest,” Brooklyn Duval added. “We are better. We can do better.” Taylor Davis said that Wellington should repurpose some of the money that goes to the PBSO. “Can we use some of that money in the police budget for counseling to keep people out of the [criminal justice] system?” she asked. Lois Spatz supported the goals of the protesters but said that targeting Gerwig, in particular, is unfair. “My heart is breaking, for our community and for our mayor,” she said. “I want you guys to know [that] I know our mayor, and she could have said something better… I’ve seen her help people and our community. We have an opportunity to make
a real, definitive change.” After all the speakers had their say, council members and village staff responded, highlighting Wellington programs designed to support the minority community, while also acknowledging that more must be done. “There is no me and you,” Gerwig said. “We are in the same fight, and we are on the same side.” She thanked the speakers for their decorum. “This protest is peaceful, and we are all working together,” Gerwig said. Village Manager Paul Schofield noted all the change that he has seen in his lifetime, while agreeing that more must be done. He noted that back when he entered his profession, the person sitting in his chair would have taken action to keep such a meeting from occurring and instead silence the protesters. “I apologize if some of you saw me texting during the meeting,” Schofield continued. “It was with staff members who were asking, ‘Is it OK if we go home?’ I told them ‘No, we are going to sit here, and we are going to listen.’”
In answer to the numerous comments about spending money on social programs supporting minorities, Schofield said that Wellington annually budgets $2.5 million for such programs. He introduced Community Services Director Paulette Edwards, one of several black department heads in the village. She described youth services, senior services and community policing, along with other outreach programs. Councilman John McGovern thanked the protesters for sharing their stories. “Thank you for being here. This is what democracy looks like,” he said. “I am sorry if I have been complacent. I can do better,” he added, assuring the crowd that Wellington council meetings are a safe place to have uncomfortable discussions. “There isn’t going to be an answer tonight. We have to build that together.” Councilman Michael Napoleone also supported the speakers. “You spoke from the heart. We hear you. ‘Equal justice under the law’ should not be just a slogan,” he said.
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Hearing said guest parking would be provided beside the mail kiosks. “We’ve also implemented a program where guest parking is available at the community recreation center, by notification to the homeowners’ association,” he said. “Each of the driveways will
accommodate guest parking, and there’s the availability during the day of parking on the street. We actually exceed the minimum code requirement as it relates to parking and guest parking.” Crump made a motion to approve the plat, which then carried 5-0.
Wellington Hopes To Host Drive-In Fireworks Display
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Fourth of July is famous for community gatherings and fireworks displays. However, social distancing rules in the COVID-19 era have put a damper on such mass events. Wellington and Royal Palm Beach officials have put on their thinking caps to determine what kind of fireworks display, if any, can be presented this year to honor Independence Day. “The Village of Royal Palm Beach will not have a display this year,” said RPB Mayor Fred Pinto, but he praised Wellington for coming up with an interesting idea. The interesting idea that Wellington is working on is to shoot off a fireworks display from the
village’s civic site near the Mall at Wellington Green Mall. This would allow viewers to park their cars in one of the mall’s many parking lots to view the spectacle much like a drive-in movie. “There will be no festival, no food trucks and games,” Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes said. “We are looking for two or more spots, preferably on village property or a commercial drive or rooftop, to set off the fireworks display so people can view them from their homes and parked cars. We are looking at ways to have the biggest show available.” Final details are not yet available, but updates will be provided on the village’s web site at www. wellingtonfl.gov and through social media channels.
Protesters show council members a banner with the names of people who have died in police custody in Palm Beach County. He encouraged everyone to vote and to run for office. “Become the change you want to see,” Napoleone said. Councilman Michael Drahos complimented the passionate speakers and said that the council is a supporter of “your constitutional rights to speak out.”
Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind agreed that more must be done. “Systemic racism must be addressed and dismantled. It is despicable,” she said. Schofield promised the council and the crowd an action plan. “You’ll hear things coming back from me,” he promised.
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Polo Star Nic Roldan Hosts Virtual Pizza Party At Boys & Girls Club International polo star Nic Roldan handed out pizzas from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza to club families on Friday, June 5 at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. In collaboration with the Wellington Boys & Girls Club board, Roldan handed out 150 pizzas as families drove through the club’s parking lot. Families then went home to enjoy the pizza while joining the famous polo star and model during
a virtual dance party via Zoom. The virtual pizza party celebrated the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s virtual summer camp and the end of the school year. “I’m so excited about reuniting with the Boys & Girls Club family,” Roldan said. “Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces and hearing them laugh brings so much joy to me.” The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s virtual
Nic Roldan, Darren Marotta and Brandon Phillips connect to Zoom for the virtual dance party.
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Nic Roldan gives Zoey Shay a pizza.
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do so than with a dose of fun! The pandemic might keep us more than six feet apart, but it can’t keep us from celebrating,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Board Member Julie Kime said. Traditional summer camps held inside Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County locations started June 15, according to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines. Learn more at www.bgcpbc.org. The virtual club is a solution to reach all children who will not be
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The virtual camp is age-specific so that kindergartners, high school seniors and everyone in between will find age-appropriate activities. For teens, career readiness programs will continue uninterrupted. For younger children, a focus on limiting academic slide due to distance learning issues will continue. “My heart is with our kids. Now more than ever with the isolation these kids are experiencing, we need to offer a glimmer of hope and normalcy. What better way to
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able to attend a traditional camp this summer. “This is going to be a very different summer for our staff and children. We’re hoping that our efforts will not only keep our club members safe, but also make them feel connected to their peers and club staff as we deal with life changes due to the pandemic,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County President & CEO Jaene Miranda said. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Groves Council Agrees To Keep ‘Thing-A-Ma-Digger’ For Now
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report “Thing-A-Ma-Digger,” Loxahatchee Groves’ long-arm-reach excavator, inherited from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District and largely unused for several years, got a new lease on life earlier this month when the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council decided to put off selling what some council members considered a surplus piece of equipment. The excavator was purchased with approval by the now town-dependent LGWCD with a $325,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture at the request of then LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe to dig out canals to their design specifications. Yohe ran a program to execute the plan, but the district, already short on personnel, was instructed at the time to focus on road rehabilitation. The plan was put on hold, and the excavator fell into disuse.
In response to council members’ recent request to unload the excavator, Public Works Director Larry Peters said at the Tuesday, June 2 meeting that he had found an auctioneer willing to advertise and sell the excavator, but he said the machine could be useful for the purpose it was intended, namely keeping the canals clear, especially with hurricane season here. Peters pointed out that a large tree had recently fallen into a canal on West D Road. “We went up there. We looked at the tree, and we thought, ‘This is a 65-foot tree with a large girth that had fallen from a private property,’” he said. “Our supervisor said, ‘Nah, we can’t do this. Let’s get a bid.’ We called a [contractor], and he wanted $6,500 to remove that tree from our canal.” Staff was able to remove the tree with the help of Thing-AMa-Digger — the name given the excavator by Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School students in
2014. Peters pointed out that the machine has rubber tires, enabling its quick dispatch to get to work without the need of a transport to get it there. “We started the Thing-A-MaDigger and drove it up D Road, cleared West D Road and graded it afterward in an hour with our crew,” Peters said. The long-reach excavator was also used to repair a leak in a canal gate, and improvised rakes on its bucket were used to remove vegetation from the canals, he said. “Also, the past [LGWCD] administration did a canal restoration. The bottom of the canal is supposed to be a certain width, and the sides of the canal are supposed to be at a certain ratio,” Peters said. “They cleared 19.5 miles of canal with that Thing-A-Ma-Digger. There’s 10.5 [miles] yet to do.” He also pointed out that banks of some canals are falling into the water, suggesting a pilot program using the excavator to restore por-
tions of the canals, placing riprap below the water line to prevent the banks from collapsing. “With hurricanes coming, if there’s a tree across the road, a tree across the canal… we could use it,” Peters said, adding that his crews would be finished with road restoration soon, freeing up staff a couple of days a week for a canal restoration project. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia was opposed to seeing district staff doing canal restoration when she felt they should be focused on improving the look of the town. “I don’t want to build our staff up again,” Maniglia said, asserting that the town should hire contractors to do tree and canal maintenance. “We have a crew right now that can maintain the town, and I think that’s the priority here.” Councilman Robert Shorr disagreed, saying he felt the staff was doing great work. “You’ve put down a million dollars’ worth of road rock,” Shorr
said. “If we paid a contractor to do that you could add at least another million dollars in labor and equipment costs, so I think it’s safe to say you probably saved the town a million dollars in the last year and a half. Kudos for going out there and clearing a canal, addressing not only a road safety issue but a canal safety issue.” Shorr added that he would support a canal restoration pilot project. Councilwoman Laura Danowski also supported the work that has been done. She would favor adding another staff member, and possibly floating a bond issue to fund canal restoration. “Granted, I like the idea of using people who do this for a living, but you’re going to pay for it,” she said, adding that she felt now is not a good time to sell the excavator. Vice Mayor Marge Herzog said allowing an expensive piece of equipment to sit unused as it has
the past several years was not a good idea, and it probably should be disposed of. Mayor Lisa El-Ramey asked if the canal system is functioning the way it should, and Peters said it was with a few exceptions, but added that the issue was that the roads are falling into the canals. Council members asked Peters if there was enough money in the budget to cover a restoration project using riprap, and he said he wasn’t sure. Shorr asked Peters to come back with an estimated cost of a restoration pilot project Danowski said she did not favor getting rid of the excavator during hurricane season. “It’s kind of silly to throw out a tool that you might need within the next couple of months,” she said. El-Ramey agreed with Danowski but wanted to see some hard numbers on a canal restoration, which will be brought up at the council’s July meeting.
ITID Lobbyist Paints Bleak Picture For Future State Revenues
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Indian Trail Improvement District legislative lobbyist David Ramba told the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 10 that Florida faces a serious revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will make getting money for projects difficult. The money shortage will have an obvious impact not only on ITID, but statewide, Ramba said at a meeting held virtually. “The last couple of months, since we last got together, things have changed financially in Tallahassee,” he said. “They’ve changed all over the state. Interestingly enough, one of the main
things we had to do after the session ended was to work with the governor’s office to be able to create an opportunity for us to have meetings, such as this function.” June 30 is the current end date for allowing virtual public meetings, he said, although there is a possibility that Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties may receive exceptions to continue virtual meetings. “It does take a change in the provisions of general law to be able to do this outside of emergency circumstances, so we’re still operating under executive orders. We’re working hand-in-hand with the governor’s office to be able to accomplish these meetings, so the
government can continue to operate in these different times.” Closures started happening near the end of the legislative session, Ramba said. “At the end of the session, it was a pretty solid budget. It was about $93 billion,” he said, which was several billion more than the previous year. “State Rep. Rick Roth [R-District 85], your representative, was fighting for us the entire way.” ITID’s primary goal was to pass a local bill authorizing the district to study the impact of a possible incorporation. However, that bill did not get out of committee. “We got to a position in the state legislature where the Florida
House of Representatives was basically at war with a lot of the urban cities and the coastal cities over things like plastic straws and regulations relating to things that are outside of their legal scope,” Ramba said. “The cities would go ahead and institute those provisions, which required the attorney general of the state to sue to invalidate those ordinances.” He said the cities created a challenging situation in the legislature, which may have created blowback on the district’s bill, Ramba explained, adding that he has invited Speaker-Elect Chris Sprowls (R-District 65) to come to The Acreage with Roth to show him the concerns and the manner
in which ITID operates as a rural entity, and that it is willing to ask the voters if they want to consider incorporation in order to control actions outside the jurisdiction that impact the community. “Folks in the Indian Trail Improvement District go to you for their complaints, for responsibility for everything, not only roads and drainage. All other actions of local government seem to rest in your lap,” Ramba said. He pointed out that there will be a bit of a shake-up locally with State Sen. Kevin Rader (D-District 29), whose heavily Democratic district covers southern Palm Beach County, announcing that he would not seek re-election. State
Rep. Tina Polsky (D-District 81) is running against former State Rep. Irv Slosberg for Rader’s seat. “That’s a surprise for the upcoming session this coming election, and that will be decided in the August primary,” he said. Although the state passed a $93 billion budget, Ramba expects that Gov. Ron DeSantis will veto a significant number of items due to an anticipated shortfall in sales tax revenue. “What we’re hearing out of the governor’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic is that with 79 percent of Florida’s funding coming from sales tax, we expect the governor to look for a billion dollars in vetoes,” Ramba said.
Westlake Council Approves Building For PBC Tax Collector
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council approved plans for a one-story, 23,775-square-foot building for the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office on Monday, June 8. The new government building will be on 4.63 acres east of the new fire-rescue station. “It will house the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles,” Westlake Planning Consultant Nilsa Zacarias said. “The proposed building is located between Town Center Parkway and Ilex Way.” She added that the plat had been reviewed and approved by Westlake’s Planning & Zoning and Engineering departments, neighboring Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Seminole Improvement District. The plat meets all the landscaping requirements. The building will be bordered on three sides by other civic uses and separated from yet-to-beconstructed homes to the east along Ilex Way, which will intersect at that point with Town Center Parkway. “We always want to make
sure that we are protecting our residential neighborhoods when we have an application that is non-residential, like in this case,” Zacarias said. “The plan is in compliance with all city codes in terms of setbacks, lot coverage, open space and parking.” Planning consultant Donaldson Hearing, speaking on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office and project architect Song & Associates, said the building will be within Westlake’s civic district, but serve a much greater area. “The office will provide services for all of the central western communities and will be a great draw of activity, which is something that is very important as we begin to set the stage and get the right density and intensity in place for some of the non-residential and retail uses that we will have,” Hearing said. He thanked Westlake staff for processing the application quickly. “We have already made application to your building department, and we hope to start construction the day the building permit is issued,” he said, adding that the plan is relatively low density for the size of the site, with 13 percent
A rendering of new Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s service center recently approved in the City of Westlake. lot coverage and 35 percent open space. “We exceed the parking requirement, so it’s a great use for the site.” Hearing pointed out that although the building is one story, it will look taller, and parking, including a driver qualification
course, will be in the back of the building. “You have the Department of Motor Vehicles, which has been delegated to the Tax Collector’s Office to operate,” he said. “It’s a very nice site plan. A lot of open space and a lot of landscaping are part of the plan.”
He pointed out that the building, with a towering glass and steel framework, is designed by Song & Associates, which has designed several civic buildings in Palm Beach County. “This is going to be a wonderful statement to the public,” Hearing
said. “The building sits up on the street. It will really create a lot of excitement. This will be a stimulus, we think, for other activities to occur.” Councilman JohnPaul O’Connor made a motion to approve the plat, which carried 5-0.
Assisted Living Facility Gets Final Wellington OK To Expand
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report New Age of Senior Care, an assisted living facility located at 1074 Hyacinth Place, received final approval at the Tuesday, June 9 meeting of the Wellington Village Council to increase its size and add 50 percent more patients. No members of the public spoke at the hearing, but Councilman
John McGovern had questions about parking at the facility and visiting hours. The facility currently occupies three condominiums in the fourunit building on 0.52 acres. The small, local senior care facility will increase its residency from 14 to 21 patients. “I drove by today, and I had concerns,” McGovern said, asking
for more information on the site’s parking situation. New Age of Senior Care provides on-site parking for nine vehicles, plus one handicapped space, which exceeds the code requirement of eight. There is room for an additional three paved spots that are paved but not currently striped. The keypad-access-protected
secure operation opened in 2013 as a Class 2A congregate living facility for Alzheimer’s patients who require some assistance in their daily activities. They have never had parking issues. The new Class 2B designation, the third in the village, allows the facility to have plans drawn up to expand into the fourth condomin-
ium, creating a total of 21 permanent beds and one short-term-care bed, with internal connections throughout the facility. During the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. four staff members are present, with two working the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. The staff practices carpooling, and none of the residents are permitted cars. Visitors and doctors may visit anytime,
but a schedule of appointments is typically used. “Don’t get me wrong; it is very successful,” McGovern said. “It is beneficial to the community. It is located on a highly traveled road with a park right near it. The parking is functional.” After the parking discussion, the measure was approved unanimously.
Greenacres, Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner shared details about stepping up deployment of the mobile testing vehicle Scout in underserved neighborhoods throughout Palm Beach County. Joining Kerner were County Commissioner Gregg Weiss, Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores, Health Care District of Palm Beach County CEO Darcy Davis, County Administrator Verdenia Baker and Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County. It is hoped that with increased testing, contact tracing and responsible behavior by the public, there won’t be a major resurgence in new COVID-19 cases, and the county can safely move forward with re-opening businesses and getting people back to work. “The message you’re hearing loud and clear is that the virus is still here,” Alonso said. “It has not gone away. It is still infecting many people. There is still community spread.” She said it is essential for businesses to faithfully follow all
social distancing and safety measures spelled out in their individual re-opening plans.
NEWS BRIEFS Facial Coverings Required In County Buildings
On Friday, June 5, Palm Beach County issued Executive Order 2020-010, which updates previous orders regarding facial coverings and makes them required in Palm Beach County government buildings. Emergency Order Number 10 amends Palm Beach County Order 2020-004 for facial coverings. Emergency Order 2020-004 was amended as follows: All persons working in, patronizing or otherwise physically present in grocery stores, restaurants while not seated, pharmacies, construction sites, vehicles for hire and locations where social distancing measures are not possible should wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC. All persons utilizing Palm Beach County’s Palm Tran transit services including fixed route, Palm Tran Connection, Go Glades
and any other transit service provided by Palm Tran, shall wear facial coverings at all times when entering, riding or exiting the bus or transit vehicle, unless a medical accommodation is arranged in advance by contacting Palm Tran at (561) 841-4287. All persons accessing Palm Beach County governmental buildings for the purposes of conducting public business, visitation, contracting and maintenance, delivery or any other activity requiring a presence in a county governmental building shall wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC at all times while present in the building. Face coverings shall not be required for children under 2 years of age, public safety, fire and other life safety personnel, and persons with medical conditions that are not compatible with masks. Face coverings shall not be required for individuals participating in indoor sporting or physical fitness events provided 6 feet of physical distancing between participants can be maintained.
Additionally, face coverings are not required while seated and dining in restaurant and other food service venues.
Register For Wellington Camps & Academies
Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department is offering a variety of summer camps and academies. Registration is limited, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidelines are in place to ensure everyone’s safety and to keep kids happy, healthy, active and engaged. Art Camps — Visual Art (ages 7-13), Drawing Camp (ages 7-13) and Nature through Art Camp (ages 7- 13). Cheer & Gymnastics — Cheer, Hip-Hop & Gymnastics Camp (ages 5-15) and Stretch & Tumble Boot Camp (ages 5-18). Enrichment — TumbleKid
“Kamp” (ages 3-5) and Mad Science Camp (ages 4-11). Equestrian — Horseback Riding Camp for All Abilities (ages 8-16). Performing Arts — Dance Camp (ages 3-13). Sports & Athletics — Basketball Academy for Boys & Girls (ages 7+), Summer Fishing Academy (ages 6-13), Rowing Camp (ages 12-16), Soccer Academy for Boys & Girls (ages 5-14), World Cup Soccer Camp (ages 6-18), Speed & Agility Training Camp (ages 9-18), Summer Tennis Camp (ages 6-16) and Coed Volleyball Camp (ages 10-16). For information on camps and academies, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ camps.
County To Increase Mobile Virus Testing
At an afternoon news conference on Thursday, June 11 in
PBSO Seeks Witnesses To Fatal Crash
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking witnesses who might have information about a deadly crash that killed two people at approximately 6:10 a.m. on the morning of Friday, June 12 in Loxahatchee Groves. A 2002 Chevy Tahoe carrying Diego and Viebes Pascual was traveling north on A Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed to the southbound side of the road and slid down the embankment into the adjacent canal. The vehicle overturned, trapping both occupants underwater. Both were pronounced dead on the scene. Any witnesses to this crash are urged to contact Investigator D.S. Schneider at (561) 681-4542 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.
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TKA STUDENTS Royal Palm Bassmasters Fish Out Of Lake Placid The Royal Palm Bassmasters PARTICIPATE IN A held a fishing tournament on Sunday, June 14 on Lake Placid of the Lake Placid Park boat VIRTUAL WAX MUSEUM out ramp. COVID-19 precautions
Sixth-grade students from the King’s Academy recently took on the life of historical figures, quite literally! As part of the living wax museum project, students chose historical figures, conducted research and wrote a biographical report on a historical figure of their choice. On the day of the event, students dressed up as depictions of their figures, who came to life online. Their speeches were enhanced by costumes and props to further represent the individual they chose. An application called Flipgrid was used to record and upload their speeches so teachers and classmates could see the presentations. Students voted on their favorite video, and the top three were Cameron Burton as Neil Armstrong (above left), Paulina Raines as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (above right) and Jonathan Santiago as Walt Disney.
FLAG DISPOSAL BOX UPGRADED
In honor of Flag Day, American Legion Post 390 recently upgraded the flag disposal box at Rocky’s Ace Hardware, located at 13837 Wellington Trace in Wellington. Shown above, Store Manager Bill Butler stands next to the new American Legion flag disposal box at the store, which is the location of Wellington’s only sanctioned flag disposal box. Post 390 member Robert Wigersma periodically picks up the flags for ceremonial disposal. New flags made in the U.S.A. are sold at Rocky’s.
were observed during the launch and weigh-in. First place was won by Paul Schrein and James Wilkinson with two fish weighing 9.55 pounds. Second place was awarded to Mike O’Connor with one fish weighing 7.92 pounds. The team of Kiel Carr and Guy Bartels took third place with five fish weighing 7.68 pounds. The big fish of the tournament was 7.92 pounds, caught by Mike O’Connor. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. The club is now accepting applications for new teams. Come and
Mike O’Connor check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, visit the Facebook page “Royal Palm Bassmasters” or call (561) 644-6269.
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Garden Club Celebrates National Garden Week
Every year during the first week of June, the Wellington Garden Club joins with garden clubs across the country to celebrate National Garden Week. A special highlight this year was the planting of a Florida native Gumbo Limbo tree in Wellington’s Foresteria Park on Wednesday, June 17. In addition to celebrating National Garden Week, the event also supported the National Garden Club President’s Project “Plant America with Trees.” The club sponsored the tree planting through Wellington’s Commemorative Tree Program that is administered by the Public Works Department. “This program is a perfect way for our club to enhance our community and to celebrate National Garden Week and the Plant America with Trees project,” Wel-
lington Garden Club President Jan Seagrave said. WGC National Garden Week Chair Twig Morris agreed. “We are so grateful for the support our club receives from Wellington and are delighted we can show our appreciation in this way,” she said. On June 8, club members began National Garden Week by creating floral arrangements that were distributed to Wellington’s first responders at four fire stations and two hospitals, as well as to Wellington’s municipal offices and library. The Wellington Garden Club is a nonprofit organization that has been serving Wellington area communities since 1982. Its motto is “Gardening Makes a World of Difference.” For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
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Lox Groves Resident Bill Gurney Passes Away
Loxahatchee Groves lost one of its best when Bill Gurney of E Road passed away on Friday, June 12. Gurney served on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District and the interlocal steering committee for the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area. Gurney had a degree in biological sciences from Florida Atlantic University and was an avid envi-
ronmentalist, always working to keep up the water and vegetation quality of Loxahatchee Groves. Gurney is survived by his wife Delores and children Will and Sarah and their families. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter FL 33458, www.buschwildlife. org/donate).
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PBSC President To Serve On National Board
Students from the Palms West Charter School wrote letters to senior citizens at the Addington at Wellington Green.
Students And Seniors Connect During Pandemic
Local middle school students are connecting with seniors at a Wellington assisted living community through the lost art of the handwritten letter. The service learning class at Palms West Charter School focuses on teaching the importance of making a difference in the local community, and when the coronavirus pandemic unexpectedly swept the world, teacher Joseph Cominio and his middle school students started brainstorming. “As we are forced to social distance, our students have found a way to connect with other’s hearts. Our service learning class reached out to the Addington at Wellington Green Senior Living during this time of great trial, frustration and loss of hope. Letters were written and sent to encourage, inspire and provide a moment of solace, and perhaps joy, to those who feel trapped and lonely during this time,” Cominio said. The middle school students in Cominio’s class came up with the idea to reach out to local senior living communities, and from there, the entire school got involved to
make an impact on the lives of seniors. Letters poured into the Addington, brightening the residents’ days of quarantine. “I am Alana from Palms West Charter School, and I would like to share some words of encouragement,” wrote one young student. “I know it must be tough to be in your situation, and I could only imagine what it’d be like, but you can get through this. You’re strong, brave and most of all, loved. It’s crucial that you remember this, so you can continue to persevere and keep your mind off of negative thoughts that may linger in your mind. I can only encourage you to stay positive and calm as well as determined and hopeful.” When the students’ compassion met action, they were able to make a difference in the lives of others, and the messages meant so much to residents who have been separated from family for months. “That was really nice,” said Addington resident Lillian. “For a child to take the time to compose a message for us is so sweet, because I don’t get any letters. What a nice thing to do.”
Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker has been elected by her peers from around the nation to serve on the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges. She is among eight newly elected board members who will serve three-year terms beginning July 1. Six institutional members and two affiliated council members, all current community college chief executive officers, were elected to join the 32-member board. Parker was one of 13 nominated in the institutional member category. The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s
community colleges. It represents nearly 1,200 institutions and more than 12 million students. The board of directors acts on behalf of the institutional members to create and maintain a vision for AACC and to determine and ensure that the organization adheres to appropriate standards of performance. Parker, PBSC’s fifth president and first female president, will mark her fifth year at the helm of the college on July 1, the same day her term begins on the AACC board. She previously served as chair of the Council of Presidents, which includes the leaders of the 28 state and community colleges
Caribbean culture and affairs. The 2020 recipients are: Samirah Abellard (Suncoast High School), Eureka Appolon (Atlantic High School), Andrea R. Carey (Olympic Heights High School), Bria Coppin (Royal Palm Beach High School), Lauren Deering (Wellington High School), Estaliana Jean-Baptiste (Lake Worth High School), Michely Julno (Glades Central High School), Anjal McKenzie (Wellington
PBSC President Ava Parker
Kervi Named Incoming Principal At Cardinal Newman High School
Cardinal Newman High School, in the Diocese of Palm Beach, is honored to announce that alumna Marikay “Katie” Gomez Kervi will serve as principal starting July 2020 to replace current Principal Dr. Christine Higgins, who left the school at the end of the school year. Higgins will be missed. The diocese and the entire Cardinal Newman family are grateful for her outstanding leadership. For the past few months, an extensive search for the incoming principal was conducted, and several excellent candidates were interviewed. The search committee offered their recommendations, and additional interviews were conducted with three candidates. Kervi was selected after the rigorous search, and the school is looking forward to welcoming back the 1999 graduate. Kervi earned her bachelor’s degree in
journalism and mass communication from the University of South Carolina in 2003, and in 2008 completed her master’s degree in education from Walden University. She returned to Cardinal Newman in 2005 and held several positions, such as speech and journalism teacher, registrar and dean of students. Since 2013, Kervi has served as principal of St. Juliana Catholic School. “Through the interview process, it was evident that her leadership would strengthen our academic program; focus on our mission as a Catholic school; emphasize communication with faculty, families and students; and assist with marketing the school to our feeder schools, and the greater community,” Interim President Br. Thomas Zoppo said. For more information about Cardinal Newman, visit www. cardinalnewman.com.
CAFCI Announces 2020 Scholarship Winners
CAFCI recently awarded 16 Palm Beach County high school students with funds toward their college education. Requirements for the CAFCI award include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, an official transcript, letter of acceptance from the college of their choice, evidence of school and community involvement, two letters of recommendation, and an essay to demonstrate interest in and knowledge of
comprising the Florida College System. She also serves on numerous other local, state and national boards and committees. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand our work to a larger platform on the national level,” Parker said. “Community colleges are critical to our communities and our workforce. I want to do as much as I can to advocate for and raise awareness of the impact that we make on the lives of individuals every day. Collectively, we have opened doors for tens of thousands of students who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to get an education.”
High School), Kenjela Mullings (Suncoast High School), Jeanica Ossiny (Lake Worth High School), Alexcia Plunkett (Lake Worth High School), Leroy Alexander Pryor (Atlantic High School), Melissa Rodriguez (Wellington High School), Jeffrey Saint-Vil (Lake Worth High School), Christmanie Senat (Village Academy) and Farjana Yasmin (Pahokee Middle/ Senior High School). CAFCI was formed 31 years
ago in Royal Palm Beach to encourage volunteerism and diversity in the community. The money for the awards is raised by generous donations made by CAFCI members and community partners/stakeholders, from proceeds generated from CAFCI’s Annual Friendship Ball and various fundraising events. For more information, visit www.cafcipbc.org or call (561) 790-4002.
Georgia Brooks
Lauren Miles
Raaz Bhatia
Wellington Garden Club Awards Scholarships To Three Local Students
The Wellington Garden Club was founded in 1981 and is proud of its efforts to instill in youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment. To that end, the Wellington Garden Club Scholarship Committee, chaired by John Siena, has awarded three scholarships to students from the western communities. Lauren Miles began her education at Palm Beach State College at what would have been her eighth-grade year. She blossomed at PBSC studying environmental science and was on the president’s list and dean’s list. She has matriculated to Florida Atlantic University to continue her studies in environmental science. As a student at Wellington High School, Raaz Bhatia attained a 3.98 GPA, was vice president of National Technical Honor Society, and a member of math, technical,
science, social studies and Spanish honor societies. She also is a member of the band and chorus and works at her church with disadvantaged children. She will attend the University of Central Florida. Georgia Brooks is a student at Santa Fe College in Gainesville and is matriculating to the University of Florida this fall. Her success at Santa Fe College and her determination to further her education in environmental science is commendable. The Wellington Garden Club educates members and the public in the field of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design and environmental awareness through the conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and nature studies. For more information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
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The Wolverine Band Boosters Association, a nonprofit organization that supports the Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound Band, hosted an end-of-year celebration for all of the band members on Saturday, June 13 at the Wellington Community Center. There was a live DJ to announce each band member and play music. Approximately 150 band members earned awards. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Director of Bands Mary Oser with Abigail Wescott.
Sydney Markey was honored as Miss Congeniality.
Members of the Wolverine Band Boosters Association wait for students to arrive.
(L-R) Rocco Ciccone, Ashley Pratz, Carson Adkins and Sydney Nembhard take part in the parade.
Director of Bands Mary Oser with Mayor Anne Gerwig.
(L-R) Chase Levin, Elizabeth Adams, Winston Cardet and Alexander DeArmas receive their awards.
Laurie London with Casey Siner.
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We Practice CDC Safety Guidelines and Sanitation Procedures.
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“Your Neighborhood Cafe”
Raja Indian Restaurant Opens in the “Original” Wellington Mall
In the Royal Plaza at Corner of Southern & Royal Palm Beach Blvd.
SERVING THE BEST PARRILLA ARGENTINA IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 2007
Take-Out Available
We are COVID-19 conscious business. We do require face-mask, have proper distancing and disinfect all surfaces.
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DINNER Á LA CARTE EVERYDAY
Made to order Sandwiches Salads & Wraps
Catering Available
• BAR MENU
Fresh Baked Cookies
• KIDS MENU
and Muffins
• PUPPY MENU (Bring Your Pooch)
Authentic Philipino foods including appetizers, soups and entrees with favorites such as Sinigang, Tinolang, Nilaga na, Crispy Pata, Leston Kawali, Binagoongan, Empanadas, Smoked Fried Bangus, Pompano, and more...
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Joe DiMaggio Health Specialty Center In Wellington Named ‘Frank DiMino Campus’
The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington is now located on the newly named “Frank DiMino Campus.” The designation was added recently to signage on the building, near the entrance, and in its lobby. DiMino, a 93-year-old Wellington resident, made a significant philanthropic contribution to the nonprofit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, which chose the campus naming as a way to honor the donor. The gift is one
of the largest in the foundation’s history. DiMino, accompanied by Darren Bardell, visited the facility on Monday, June 15 and was met by staff carrying signs expressing their appreciation. He also connected with Memorial Healthcare System leaders Aurelio Fernandez III, Nina Beauchesne, Caitlin Stella and Kevin Janser. The donation was been made to the foundation’s “Catch the Love” capital campaign, which will help underwrite the cost to expand the
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. The expansion will double the size of the stand-alone facility, to 320,000 square feet within an eight-story building. The donation was DiMino’s second significant contribution to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. A previous gift, through his family foundation in 2018, resulted in the DiMino name being added to the emergency department at the children’s hospital in Hollywood. “I’m honored to support such
an outstanding organization that does so much for the health and well-being of children and families in South Florida,” DiMino said. The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington features high quality, patient and family-centered care in a warm, kid-friendly environment. The facility features medical experts in audiology, cardiology, craniofacial, endocrinology, general surgery, immunology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, otolaryngology and pulmonology, plus comprehensive imaging, outpatient surgery and rehabilitation services. Part of the Memorial Healthcare System, it is located at 3377 S. State Road 7 in Wellington. To learn more or make an appointment for a child with specialized and acute medical needs, visit www.jdch.com/wellington.
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COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available At Wellington Physicians Urgent Care
Wellington Physicians Urgent Care at Palomino Park, an urgent care center affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center, has begun COVID-19 blood serum testing for the presence of antibodies against COVID-19. The test is covered by many insurance companies or can be performed for $99. To arrange an appointment, call (561) 333-4000. The blood test takes moments to perform with results available in 3 to 5 days. The blood test looks for the presence of antibodies against the COVID-19 virus and can be a reflection of potential immunity, but cannot be used to determine if a person has a current infection with the virus.
“We are finding that a significant number of people want to know if they have been exposed to the virus in the past,” said Dr. Adam Bromberg, medical director at Wellington Physicians Urgent Care. “It is important to remember that a positive result means that a person could possibly have immunity to COVID-19, but it does guarantee immunity. As with any test result, it is essential that a person speaks with his or her physician, and there is a small chance that the results can lead to a false negative or false positive.” A negative result means that the test did not find the presence of COVID-19 antibodies and is an indication that the patient has not had
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JFK Medical Center, JFK Medical Center North Campus and Palms West Hospital, members of the HCA Healthcare network of hospitals, are now offering an insurance hotline. If you need insurance coverage option assistance, call (833) 867-8771 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. “The COVID-19 crisis has challenged our communities in a number of ways, and we know many of our friends and neighbors have experienced the stress of losing their health insurance,” said Charles Gressle, president of HCA’s East Florida Division.
“Just as we set up a COVID-19 hotline at the start of the crisis, we want to make sure we’re there to help our community as we move forward.” Hotline advisors can discuss eligibility and advocacy services appropriate for a variety of scenarios, including continuing your employer’s existing plan if you have recently lost your job (COBRA and other options); applying for coverage via a spouse’s benefit program; resources that may help offset the costs of health insurance; Medicaid for those who meet certain criteria; and state and federal health insurance exchanges,
including how to enroll due to a changing life event. HCA will not be representing any other company or selling insurance plans. The goal is simply to help the community get important information to confidently manage their health needs. There is no cost for this service. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,800 employees and has more than 6,900 physicians on staff. For more information, visit www. hcaeastflorida.com.
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Attorneys Named Super Lawyers Or Rising Stars
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, one of Florida’s oldest law firms, recently announced that six of the firm’s attorneys have been named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, recognizing them as leading lawyers in the State of Florida. Partners Gary Lesser, Joseph Landy, Michael Smith and Chad Hastings have been recognized as 2020 Supers Lawyers. Each year,
less than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected for this honor. Additionally, attorneys Samuel Cohen and Ashley Eagle were named Rising Stars, a designation reserved for 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state who are under 40 and in practice for less than 10 years. Super Lawyers is a rating ser-
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My Mom Has Settled Into A Great Life At Her New ‘Apartment’ My 91-year-old mother is in an assisted living facility in Wisconsin, which we kids diplomatically refer to as her “apartment.” She’s happy there and, when we visit, we often stay at her place. But, of course, we can’t visit too often — and now, due to the pandemic, not at all. You’d think she’d be depressed and lonely what without us, but no. Far from it. But mom isn’t exactly sitting by her picture window, pining for company. She’s too busy. She has always been sociable and interesting because she’s outgoing and interested. She smiles at people; she asks them about themselves (which is
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newshound who discusses current events at length with her nephew, Randy. “He listens to me!” she says, happily, and that reminds me that I shouldn’t be talking at her so much. But she’s such a good listener that I just ramble on and on. When I hang up the phone, here’s what I know — all about what I’ve done. But it’s because I’ve called her because I want to, not because I “should have” or — heaven forbid — because I’m worried about her. If anything, I don’t want her worrying about me. Of course, I try to adhere to her schedule. She’s up at 4:30 a.m. (ready to milk
the cows — old habits die hard), eats breakfast at 8 a.m., lunch at noon and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Because it’s Wisconsin, there’s a happy hour cart that comes around at 4 p.m. (when the civilized are drinking tea) and there’s usually a nap sometime in the afternoon. So the best time to call is 4:30 to 8 a.m. (not my shining hours) and the worst time to call is Friday at 3 p.m. Friday at 3 p.m., she will answer the phone, spit out “callyaback” and hang up. Why? Because it’s time for the horse races. Yes, this particular assisted living place is so in tune with its elderly population
that, in addition to beer and wine at 4 p.m., they also have online gambling worked into their weekly schedule. It wasn’t always online, of course. I saw the board when I last visited — a huge plyboard thing with slots where numbered horses slide to the finish, like you sometimes see at a carnival. The bettors choose their favorite, put down their money (yes!) and, “They’re off!” When COVID-19 reared its ugly head, the whole setup was moved into the now-empty chapel, and mom sits in her apartment, hopefully not with a cigar See WELKY, page 18
‘Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels’ Is A Darkly Amazing New Series There is a strange, weird, fascinating TV series now running on Showtime. Its name is Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. With an overtone of saint versus demon intervention, it is a story of racism, sex and power on the streets of Los Angeles in 1938. It is a mix between the old police noir movies of years ago with a supernatural sheen and a dose of sexuality underlying much of it. This seems a battle between Santa Muerte (Lorenza Izzo), whose task seems to be to carry dead souls to their final destination, and her sister Magda (Natalie Dormer), a demon who believes that people are monsters, and all you have to do is make sure they know they can do whatever they want. To help things along, Magda can take many forms, play many roles, setting different groups against each other. And in LA at the time, there are several groups at each other’s throats. The central character is Tiago Vega (Daniel Zovatto), the first Mexican-American detective on the LA police force. He
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler faces intense racism from other cops, who see him as no different from other Chicanos, while he desperately wants to fit in with the force. His partner Lewis Michener (Nathan Lane) is Jewish and is the only detective willing to partner with him. And on his first day, he is assigned to a horrific murder of a family that seems to be a grotesque part of a Mexican death rite. Capt. Vanderhoff (Brent Spiner), his boss, wants him to find someone to blame for the crime. Someone who is also Mexican. Adding to all of this is the story of Dr. Peter Croft (Rory Kinnear), a German who
seems very kindly, lovely to his children, willing to help the unfortunate. He is charming until we find out he is an ardent Nazi, who is infatuated with Elsa (Dormer, in one of a whole group of incarnations), which leads to murder and threats against his wife. The Nazis are on the move in LA, hoping to take power, which leads Michener to go to Jewish gangster Benny Berman (Brad Garrett) for assistance, some of which involves killing. And there is Councilman Townsend (Michael Gladis) who, encouraged by his mousy assistant Alex (Dormer again), is planning to build a highway right through a Mexican-American neighborhood, knowingly destroying the neighborhood. He is friendly with the Nazis and has a guilty secret. And in the middle of a lot of this is radio evangelist Sister Molly (Kerry Bishé), who is a lure for Tiago and a source of strength for his sister Josefina (Jessica Garza), who we see being abused by a
police officer who is then murdered. Then things really get messy. The show is well-paced. There is a lot of focus on the development of the many characters. Yes, there is action and violence. But there are also quiet scenes where the skills of the actors are clearly demonstrated. Lane, as expected, steals many of his scenes. He is the perfect noir cop, not believing anybody but with deeply held feelings. He understands that the law is often ridiculous, but he is a key worker for justice on his own terms. Zovatto is good as Tiago, torn between loyalty to the police and his family/community. Garza, in the far smaller role of his sister, is amazing. Going through trauma and searching for faith, she seems not to be acting. You forget that this is just a performance. Bishé is also great; it is impossible to know if she is actually good or evil, or perhaps just wanting to be good but not quite there. Gladis is so good that even
though he is a racist with Nazi tendencies, he rises above caricature. His part, as well as his acting, help him become very human, even vulnerable. The cast as a whole is superb, particularly the many young Hispanic actors in very tough roles. But Dormer still stands out. Each of her roles is different. Magda is a brilliant devil. Elsa, a frightened German housewife. Alex is a smart, scary political mind. Rio, a gender-fluid, non-Hispanic leader of a Hispanic gang. She makes each of them special. The scenes flow together brilliantly, the pace constantly changing. For those fans of the original Penny Dreadful, this is very different. Because I like this, I have begun to look at the earlier series and will probably do a review in the future. But the earlier series is gothic; supernatural things happen in the shadows. Here, men who are not supernatural show their monstrous qualities while baked in the California sun. This is excellent drama. Give it a shot.
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Southeast Florida Honor Flight Cancels Fall Flights To Washington
In another precautionary measure, Southeast Florida Honor Flight has announced the cancellation of their scheduled Sept. 26 and Oct. 24 Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. Both of the one-day trips of honor, each scheduled with 80 local World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans, will be canceled due to several factors, including the COVID-19 virus, and possible infection of the veterans, who are in the highest-risk population. The decision has been
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veterans at the airports, the board unanimously voted to cancel the September and October flights. As much as the decision pains the organization to now forego honoring a total of 320 veterans in 2020, the health and safety of the veterans, guardians and volunteers is paramount. Veterans and guardians scheduled for the September and October flights will be contacted and instructed on their transferal to the organization’s scheduled spring 2021 Honor Flights, which are
School District To Host Virtual Town Hall Meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County will host several virtual town hall meetings to highlight the ongoing work in the district and provide an overview of considerations for the possible plans for re-opening schools for the 2020-21 school year. The meetings have been scheduled for specific regions around the county and are open to all community members to watch. Parents and guardians of students enrolled in district-operated
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committed to protecting and preserving the Acreage lifestyle. Jacobs served on the board from 2006 to 2018, when she chose not to seek re-election and was replaced by Supervisor Michael Johnson. As an incumbent, Jacobs narrowly defeated Argue in 2014. Jacobs has campaigned on a platform of tighter fiscal controls, criticizing no-bid contracts that came before the board. She promised to make decisions by the board more visible to the public. She also organized neighborhood watch programs for better protection. She and her husband run a
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schools are encouraged to tune in. Each event will include a question-and-answer period. Questions must be submitted prior to the start of each event using the e-mail address or phone number listed. All town hall events will be recorded for those individuals who are unable to watch live. A meeting serving the communities of The Acreage/Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Greenacres and Westlake will be held Thursday, June 25
from 6 to 7 p.m. The link to watch the virtual meeting is https://bit.ly/ NorthCentral1. Prior to the virtual meeting, submit your questions via e-mail to centralregionoffice@palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 868-5326. Meetings will be presented in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese and Mayan languages on Tuesday, June 23. Visit www. palmbeachschools.org for more information.
small construction company in The Acreage. Jordano has run several times unsuccessfully for ITID supervisor, most recently against Supervisor Joni Martin in a close race in 2018. A 20-year resident, Jordano is a past president of the Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary, and has been involved with the Palm Coast Health Underwriters and the Palm Beach Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, among other positions. Jordano’s experience includes work as a government consultant for the U.S Department of Energy and Department of Defense. He has been the president of the Jordano Insurance Group for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 10 years and has a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Loyola University. He has been married 24 years and has three children. Heinl, 59, has lived in The Acreage for nine years and is a Realtor with Keller Williams. “I previously lived in Wellington for 17 years,” he said. “I have been married for 35 years and have five grown sons, and they’re all doing well and successful.” Heinl said he has attended various meetings in The Acreage but has not held office before. “I like to be involved with things and involved in the community, helping people and helping the direction of the area,” he said. “I do believe in the rural lifestyle. That’s why I moved out here.” As the former superintendent of a large estate in Wellington, Heinl said he still has a hand in the local horse world.
said she’s “on a streak” — she’s up 60 cents. Naturally, none of this happy hour or wagering stuff was mentioned when we kids took her there to meet the staff. The talk was all about the crochet club and jigsaw puzzles back then. But no
one is arguing with success. The residents are happy — very happy. And just in case you’re thinking you or your parents might like to check in, I regret to inform you that may not be possible. It’s a state-run facility, and you have to be a Wisconsin resident.
planned for April and May. Exact dates for these flights are currently being negotiated. Southeast Florida Honor Flight looks forward to honoring the deserving, local veterans, 160 of whom will have been postponed twice, with the warmest celebration next spring.
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She said that most covered arenas would be a roof over an existing sand lot. If someone wants to build a new arena, they have to go through engineering. Covered arenas are a particularly coveted amenity in the dressage community. During the public forum portion of the hearing, Wellington real estate agent Matt Johnson said that it has come up repeatedly. “50 to 60 percent of potential buyers in Winding Trails ask if they can build an arena,” he said, adding that he has potential purchasers for lots 1, 2 and 5 contingent upon permission to build a covered arena. “Four buyers in six months wanted a covered arena.” Bonnie Silver is planning to relocate from California to Wellington year-round and is interested in lot 5 if the covered arena
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system for everyone in the central western communities who has something happening in our circuit court,” Abruzzo said. “This office is the custodian of our taxpayer dollars, as well as safeguarding the public record.” During Abruzzo’s tenure in
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prohibition is lifted. “Matt told me Wellington was 75 degrees and sunny every day, and I am starting to believe that’s not true,” she said jokingly. Silver continued that a covered arena would allow her to enjoy the equestrian lifestyle every day. “It will protect us from the rain and the heat,” she said. Hope Greenfield sent an e-mail stating that she would be interested in buying in Winding Trails if she could have an arena to protect her from the sun and the rain. A letter from the neighboring Lakefield South homeowners’ association supporting the change was read into the record. There was one opposition e-mail read into the record complaining that Winding Trails was even allowed in the EOZD, since it is not contiguous with the rest of the district. A second opposition e-mail from Fernando Hoffman De Silva complained that some neighboring residents in Lakefield South oppose the change and didn’t know about the letter of support.
Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met June 3 and also recommended lifting the prohibition. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen explained that two members of the Equestrian Preserve Committee had abstained, citing not enough information. She said that Florida law mandates that a committee member must vote and that an abstention counts as a nay vote. Therefore, the official vote was 5-2. The PZA board approved the recommendation unanimously. Also at the June 10 meeting, Elizabeth Mariaca was chosen to serve as chair and Jeffrey Robbert as vice chair. The PZA board will take up an ordinance regarding vacation rentals at its July meeting. Coming up this fall will be a review of a rewrite of the village’s Comprehensive Plan and corrections to glitches in the Land Development Regulations. Plans are to review the document twice a year until all the inevitable glitches are worked out.
program that has been successfully building awareness of the importance of reading books. Municipalities invited to participate in addition to Royal Palm Beach and Wellington include Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Jupiter, Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach. “The census keeps us on track,”
Pinto said. “This is a great idea to get more people to respond and spur them on.” Florida’s current Census 2020 self-response rate is 58.7 percent, which is below the national average of 61.5 percent. Palm Beach County’s self-response rate is 59.4 percent, with Wellington coming in at 66.9 percent and Royal Palm Beach at 69.9 percent.
Tallahassee, he served as the audit committee chair, Senate Finance and Tax Committee vice-chair, Democratic ranking member on the Ways and Means Committee and the Justice Appropriations Committee, which provides funding to Florida’s judicial branch. As Democratic whip in both houses of the legislature, Abruzzo said that he was intimately involved in the state’s budgetary process, where he worked to provide oversight on the state’s $80
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PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ENJOY THE CARS FOR A CURE PARADE AT P.W. HOSPITAL
Pediatric patients at Palms West Hospital were in for a surprise on Saturday, June 6 when a fleet of vintage cars paraded the hospital grounds. Former patients and their families were also invited for the “drive-by event” held in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day. This local NCSD event was part of an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life held in hundreds of communities. Led by Anthony Millimaci, candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year Award, the parade featured classic cars, muscle cars and high-end cars. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
A Porsche 911 Turbo S rides in the parade.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach County Boy of the Year Aiden Candales with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year candidate Anthony Millimaci in his Ferrari 488 Spider.
Pediatric cancer patients Johan Antigua and Geo Marquez with Dr. Melissa Singer.
Joe Toro stands by his Lamborghini.
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Patients watch as Seth Mansfield’s Dodge Challenger Hemi rides in the parade.
Cancer survivors and siblings on hand for the car parade.
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