“Camp Gan Israel has a program geared for YOUR child! Understanding that all kids are unique and are drawn toward different activities”, says Rabbi Mendy Muskal, “Camp Gan Israel offers something for everyone. We have professional sports instructors, baking experts’ dance instruction jewelry making, karate instruction, trips to local exciting venues, swimming, boating, scrapbooking, edible art and so much more.”
“Camp Gan Israel understands the heart of a parent: We all want our children to be in a warm and caring environment. That is why our counselors are handpicked, dedicated and go beyond measure to ensure the safety and concern for your child,” Rebbitzin Miriam Muskal, added.
This year Camp Gan Israel will run 4 weeks from June 16 through July 11th, 2014.
Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM after/pre care is available (pending minimum enrollment) for a nominal extra fee.
Campers can attend the entire 4 week season or for one, two or three week periods. Hot lunches are included.
The camp has a younger division and an older division for boys and girls, from 4 to 12 years!
“Camp Gan Israel provides an opportunity for children to spend their vacation time in a Jewish environment where Judaism is fun and alive and something that they can relate to – not just parts of it, but the whole environment,” proffers Rabbi Muskal. “In the past we’ve seen that the experience of the campers has an effect on the parents and siblings. It’s a wonderful way to reach out to families.”
“We feel that every Jewish child and every Jewish soul is so important that we want to spend a lot of time and resources on making their experience positive, says Rebitzin Miriam Muskal.
Wellington, Fla. – Wellington’s Olympia Park, Tiger Shark Cove (ballfields) and the Village Park gym will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26th. Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only), the Tiger Shark Cove playground, Scott’s Place, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (Section 24) and the WellingtonGreenPark (10-acre site) will be open until 5:00 p.m.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
Foodie Event Alert: 3rd Annual Pairings Food & Wine Event ~ West Palm Beach Thursday, May 29th
A fantastic foodie event is on the horizon! The WPB Downtown Development Authority presents the 3rd annual Pairings Food & Wine Event on Thursday, May 29th, 2014. From 5:30pm till 9:30pm, you can sample light appetizers, entrees, and desserts—paired with wines, cocktails, or coffees— from the over
twenty five restaurants and food establishments that are participating this year. Tickets are only $25.00 advanced purchase and $30.00 at the event. This is an excellent price for what you will get to sample during the evening. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Families First of Palm Beach County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and their families in Palm Beach County through innovative approaches.
The Development Authority also promises street performers, photo opportunities and much more! The free downtown trolley service is the perfect way to visit each participating business. Check below for a list of those who will be participating.
So grab your favorite foodie and join me for a night of culinary adventure at Pairings Food & Wine!
Hamburger Heaven ~ Pistache French Bistro ~ The Tin Fish ~ E.R. Bradley’s Saloon ~ Bee Organics ~ Bar Louie ~ Palm Beach Dramaworks ~ Oli’s Fashion Cuisine ~ Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar ~ Duffy’s Sports Bar & Grill ~ Design Within Reach ~ Sky 309 ~ The Wine Dive ~ Off the Hookah ~ Leila Restaurant ~ The Sanctuary Salon and Spa ~ Dunkin Donuts ~ Café Sweets Bakery ~ SubCulture Coffee ~ Hullabaloo ~ Longboards ~ Te Mana Kava Bar ~ Clematis Pizza ~ Best Darn Kettlecorn ~ O’Shea’s Irish Pub ~ Cabana Nuevo Latino ~ The Backyard Bar.
Energy Conservation Message Delivered by Florida Public Utilities
To Local Greenacres Elementary School Kids
Loxahatchee, FL – Mason Brock, Energy Conservation Representative with Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) delivered an energy conservation school presentation to 3rd graders today during Career Day at Liberty Park Elementary School located in Greenacres. Among the conservation messages were tips such as turning the lights off when you leave the room, keeping doors closed to reduce the loss of conditioned air and being safe around electric sockets to avoid injury. “We want you to be safe. Following these tips can help your family conserve energy and save money,” he said.
FPUC is very focused on educating children about energy conservation and will be conducting presentations every month during the upcoming school year. Energy Conservation Representatives like Mason Brock will be traveling to schools each month to give energy conservation presentations to school-aged children. If your school is interested in scheduling an FPUC energy conservation presentation, please contact Mason Brock at (850) 526-6831.
“We are proud to have FPUC as a member of our Board of Directors and fortunate to have strategic thought leader, Aleida Socarras, Director of Marketing and Sales with FPUC, on our Executive Committee,” said Wayne Burns, CEO with the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. “FPUC is a true supporter of our Chamber, a leader in economic and community development and making a real impact on the families in Palm Beach County. We are glad we were able to arrange for Mr. Brock to visit one of our local elementary schools in our Chamber’s footprint.” For help in arranging a presentation by FPUC, Palm Beach Schools may also contact Sonya Moste, Director of Marketing with the Central Palm Beach County Chamber.
About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
The geographic footprint of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber extends from the sugar cane fields near Lake Okeechobee to the coral reefs of the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing 15 incorporated municipalities and serving a population of more than 490,000 residents, roughly 36 percent of the population of Palm Beach County. From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach. Over 1,000 member businesses receive benefits through the Chamber’s programs and services. The Chamber also produces marquis events such as Salsa Fest and the Wellington Holiday Parade.
AquaNuts at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa offers summer camp option that feels more like an upscale getaway
(MANALAPAN, FL) Surf lessons, go-pro cameras, tennis instruction and even a climbing wall top the fun activities planned for kids at AquaNuts, the AAA Five Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa summer camp, starting the week of June 9 and running through August 15.
The beachfront boutique resort will open its kids’ programming to locals with “pretend-you’re-on-a-luxury-vacation” activities for kids ages 5 to 17. Campers can take advantage of week-long summer camp sign-ups, with special pricing for locals.
“Our summer camp offers parents so many great options,” said Catherine Warren, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Leisure Director. “Kids absolutely love our offerings, and parents love the all-star, five-diamond treatment and setting! Our AquaNuts and Coast camps and tennis programs are a win-win.”
Geared to kids ages 5 to 12, AquaNuts camp features themed days behind the wheel of a pirate ship, videotaping with Go-Pros, dressing up in the modeling and photography studio, indulging in spa treatments, making tie-dyed shirts, scaling a climbing wall, mastering water sports, performing on a stage, learning on Apple computer systems and more!
Camp Coast is for teens ages 13 to 17 and includes professional DJ lessons, modeling, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, Go-Pro cameras, and more!
Parents may drop their children off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick them up as late as 6:30 p.m. and weekly sessions are $350 for the five days. The fee does not include lunch and snacks, so parents are encouraged to please pack a cold lunch, water and two snacks for their children, or order from the Eau menus.
During the weeks of June 16-20 and August 11-15, local kids also have an exciting opportunity to add world-class tennis instruction to their camp day. Led by Palm Beach’s most respected and friendly tennis director, Karen Rembert, Eau Palm Beach Tennis Camps guarantee young players will advance their tennis game, get fit, make new friends and have tons of fun.
“Whether your child is new to tennis or a professional hopeful, our P1 Certified USPTA Professional and USTA High Performance Coaches will teach your child a sport that will serve them for a lifetime,” said Warren.
For tennis camp only, fees are $300 per child per week, and camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. To add AquaNuts or Coast programming to round out a full day of activities, fees are $350 per child per week.
Catering to visitors and locals alike, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is situated on a private beach on seven acres of oceanfront and lush tropical gardens, welcoming guests with breathtaking ocean views immediately upon arrival. Spacious guest rooms offer private balconies with ocean, pool and garden views and Florida Resident Specials throughout the summer offer the perfect staycation. Extensive recreational opportunities include the luxurious 42,000 square foot Eau Spa, three Har-tru tennis courts and an expansive fitness center with daily group fitness programs. With over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa accommodates groups from 10 to 1,000 people and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues for private events. Eau Palm Beach is a 2013 recipient of the AAA Five Diamond rating and is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotel Group.
Camper space is limited and must be reserved in advance. Please call Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in advance for summer camp reservations at 561-540-4833 or e-mail at [email protected]. For more information on general camp programming, visit www.eaupalmbeach.com/explore/activities/summercamps. For general resort information and reservations, call 1.800.EAU.0170.
The Fab Five from That’s Dancing, who will compete this summer at Nationals. Clockwise: Nicholas, Tatiana, Jillian, Morgan and Courtney. Photo: Rebecca Massimino Photography.
This month I sat down with the talented young dancers at That’s Dancing, who will be competing on the national level at Dance Masters of America from July 4th to 11th in Orlando this summer. I also had the opportunity to interview Andrea LaMaina, co-owner of That’s Dancing in Lake Worth, Florida. These young dancers are proud to represent That’s Dancing on a national level. It’s rare for a dance studio to achieve five state titles and send five students to Nationals, but That’s Dancing has come through with flying colors again this year.
Four of the five young dancers from That’s Dancing who will be representing Florida at Nationals this summer. L to R: Nicholas LaMaina, Tatiana Nuñez , Jillian Medero and Morgan Reilly. Not pictured: Courtney Pirozzi.
About the Dancers
Morgan Reillyis in third grade at Sunset Palms, and she has one younger brother. She is currently holding the dance title of Petite Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2. In addition to Dance Masters of America, she will compete in the OnStage America nationals this summer.
Nicholas LaMaina is eleven and is a 5th grader at Sunset Palms. He is the son of Andrea LaMaina (co-owner of That’s Dancing) and he has a younger sister who also dances at That’s Dancing. He holds the title of Junior Mister Dance of Florida, Chapter 2. He will be training with the Joffrey Ballet this summer on a partial scholarship and also competing in OnStage America nationals this summer.
Courtney Pirozziis in 4th grade and goes to BinksForestElementary School. She holds the title of Junior Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2 and is very excited to compete on a national level this summer.
Tatiana Nuñez is in 7th grade at BAK and is a dance major. She holds the title of Teen Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2. She was awarded a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet, where she will be spending five weeks training in New York City this summer.
Jillian Medero holds the title of Senior Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2. She has two older siblings, Jessica and Jonathan. She graduates from Dreyfoos as a dance major this year. In addition to Dance Masters of America, she will compete in the OnStage America nationals this summer, along with Morgan and Nick. She has been dancing with That’s Dancing for fifteen years – she started at three years old. Next year she will go to Pace University in New York and major in commercial dance.
AW: Morgan, how do you feel about going to Nationals? Tell us about the dance routine(s) you will be doing? What’s your favorite thing about dance?
Morgan: Going to Nationals is “awesome sauce.” I will be doing a jazz duet with Nick, a tap duet with Milana and a lyrical routine. The best thing about dance is getting to express myself.
AW: Nick, how do you feel about going to Nationals? Tell us about the dance routine(s) you will be doing? What’s your favorite thing about dance? What are the advantages of being a boy in this competition, if any?
Nick: Going to Nationals will be a good experience. I’m doing the lyrical solo dance that I won (for Florida’s competition) with, as well as a jazz duet. I really enjoy all of it at Dance Masters of America. The national competition gives us more experiences and more opportunities that really move our dancing careers forward.
AW: Courtney, how do you feel about going to Nationals? Tell us about the dance routine(s) you will be doing? What’s your favorite thing about dance?
Courtney: Super excited! And I can’t wait to take all the DMA convention classes and grow as a dancer. I will be competing with an acrobatics dance number with lots of hard gymnastic tricks and difficult choreography. My favorite thing about dance is that I am able to express myself, my emotions and my feelings.
AW: Tatiana, how do you feel about going to Nationals? Tell us about the dance routine(s) you will be doing? What’s your favorite thing about dance?
Tatiana: I feel super-excited and ready for Nationals. I will be doing the tap solo routine that I won the Florida title with and also a tap duet with Jillian. When it comes to dance, I really like learning different things every day and using what you know to teach other people. I want to be a dance teacher and I also want to have a part in a dance company.
AW: Jillian, how do you feel about going to Nationals? Tell us about the dance routine(s) you will be doing? What’s your favorite thing about dance?
Jillian: This is my fourth time going to Nationals, and I really look forward to seeing friends from past years. This is my last year at That’s Dancing, and then I’ll be going to PaceUniversity in New York for commercial dance. I’ll be doing a lyrical solo and a tap duet with Tatiana at Nationals. My favorite things about dance are being able to express myself and being able to be versatile (in types of dance), as well as having the little ones at That’s Dancing looking up to me.
Andrea: We are excited to go to Dance Masters of America nationals again this year. It’s a non-profit, dance teacher-run organization that has been in existence for over 100 years. The dancers will have daily technique classes. We’re proud of our five dancers, who also competed in four regional competitions leading up to this summer. As we have learned, the more experience on a stage performing with judges, the more feedback, the better.
Tatiana: Yes, these competitions help you mentally prepare for Nationals.
Andrea: One of the great things about attending Dance Masters is that our students get to dance with other dancers of a very high caliber. Everyone who attends is there to work hard, so it’s very focused.
Jillian: Because everyone is there to work hard, you push yourself.
Tatiana: It’s better for us – it raises the bar higher. And we push harder when we’re there.
Andrea: They will have fabulous choreographers and dancers working with them. The organization is heavily-focused on technique and training. It’s really the best of the best. There are many benefits to attending this national competition. For example, there is an interview portion of the competition, which helps the dancers be well-rounded and well-spoken too.
AW: How do you handle nerves when you’re on stage?
Tatiana: You have to believe in yourself. Just wash it away and then focus. Once you step on the stage, all of the nervousness goes away and you just rock it. It’s all about being prepared.
Courtney: I am normally not nervous, but if I am – I just put my earbuds in and listen to my music while stretching and run my routine through my head.
Andrea: All of our dancers have different strengths. Jillian is incredibly consistent. Tatiana responds well under pressure and is a true performer, surprising us with new things that come out in her final performances. Morgan is in her first season with our dance company, and she really comes to life on stage. She is meticulous when it comes to taking notes and feedback, incorporating those changes right away. Courtney is a fireball on stage! She is sharp and strong and extremely driven for her age. And, Nick is my son – so I think he is great! He is very serious about his dancing and wants to better himself with each performance. He makes goals for himself and works diligently to achieve them. I am so proud of all of these kids. They are all standouts and our studio is so thrilled to have them representing us and the Florida Chapter.
AW: What do you think makes That’s Dancing unique among the many local dance studios in our area?
Tatiana: That’s Dancing is more like family and not as “forced” as other studios. They really get to know you and want to help you. All of the dance instructors truly try to help you improve.
Jillian: In addition to being with That’s Dancing for fifteen years, I’ve been with the Fusion Force Dance Company for eleven years. The older girls are like big sisters to the younger dancers. My teachers have always pushed me to be the best that I can be. My teachers never gave up on me, even when I was going through a rough time.
Morgan: The teachers are really nice. If you do something wrong, they just correct you right away.
Nick: It’s like family here. For me, it is family! Even if my Mom didn’t own this dance studio, I’d dance at That’s Dancing. It’s great to have role models like Jillian – we all look up to her.
Andrea: Just as an example of how everyone is like family, Nick recently shared a birthday party with the two other boys on our team. They invited every dancer from the Fusion Force Dance Company at That’s Dancing. They want to be around each other, they enjoy their teammates! The camaraderie is so lovely. I would pick every single one of these kids to be friends with my children in a heartbeat!
AW: What do you think makes That’s Dancing different, Andrea?
Andrea: We try to have our students embrace their strengths. You don’t have to be like anybody else. It’s not a cookie cutter program – it’s focused on the individual.
Tatiana: This is a very diverse dance studio, where they work on every type of dance. It makes everyone well-balanced.
Andrea: Our dancers can walk into a hip hop class, for example, and do well. We’re not just focused on one thing (like ballet). It’s all about “finding you in your dancing.”
Jillian: I’ve always had one type of dance class that’s hard for me, but when it comes to competitions, my scores are even across the board. It’s the versatility that makes the dancers at That’s Dancing great!
AW: What are your favorite types of dance?
Nick and Jillian: Lyrical and tap.
Tatiana: Tap and pointe.
Morgan: Jazz and modern.
AW: Congratulations and good luck to you – Morgan, Nick, Courtney, Tatiana and Jillian!
For more information about That’s Dancing, call (561) 642-9677 or visit their website www.ThatsDancing.com.
There are so many options for pet owners in today’s society. Everywhere we turn, we hear about the “best” dog or cat food on the market! We are pelted by commercials and promise of “New and Improved”, Grain-Free, Raw, and advertisers’ claims of superiority of their product. Most pet owners don’t know what to believe and how to choose the right direction for their own pet. We hope that the information that follows can help guide you on what to feed or what not to feed your pet.
Pet owners will do best by their pets by purchasing their pet food at a pet specialty store. Most pet foods found in your neighborhood supermarket are on the Top 10 Worst Pet Foods in the Country List! Every pet food must list their ingredients right on the package. The first step to assuring you are feeding your pet a healthy diet is to simply read the ingredient panel on the package. We don’t need a degree in nutrition to understand these listings; they are all pretty straight forward. All ingredients are listed in their order of content. We mean, if corn is the first listing, then you can be assured that the primary ingredient in that food is corn. Its first place listing means that the food you are feeding contains more corn than anything else! If your pet food ingredient panel lists: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Organic Blueberry, Organic Cranberry, etc. you can be assured that your pet is eating a healthy, protein-based diet. If pure protein (Chicken, Beef, Fish, Rabbit, Duck, Goose, Venison, Bison, etc.) is listed far down on the list, or not at all, you can be assured that you are not feeding your pet a suitable diet. Dogs and cats are carnivores, by their ancestral nature. ALL four of the top selling pet foods in the country today lists their primary ingredient as corn. Corn has NO REDEEMABLE nutritious value and any dog food listing this as their first ingredient is not a nutritious meal for your pet. Corn is useless filler and is a known cause of allergies and is extremely difficult for dogs to digest. The following list is ingredients to avoid when reading the package:
Meat By-Product–Pet grade meat by-products consist of organs and parts either not desired or condemned for human consumption. This can include bones, blood, intestines, lungs, ligaments, heads, feet and feathers. Animal parts can be used from any source, so there is no control…..Animals used can include goats, pigs, horses, rats, road-kill or animals euthanized in shelters. It can include cancerous tissue and spoiled tissue. Any meat not named, is meat you know nothing about. You cannot assume it is something you would want to feed your pet!
Animal Fat–Most often made up of rendered animal fat, restaurant grease or other oils too rancid or deemed inedible for humans. Look for a named fat, such as poultry or chicken fat.
Corn or Wheat Gluten –This is the remainder of the corn after the best parts of the corn have been removed. No nutritional value, difficult to digest and is used as a cheap binder.
Wheat Flour– Fine particles of wheat bran, wheat germ and the offal from the “the tail of the mill” means the floor sweepings of leftovers in the mill after everything has been processed from the wheat. A leading cause of allergies in dogs, absolutely useless with no nutritional value whatsoever.
Sugar, Cane molasses, corn syrup in any form, sorbitol, sucrose, fructose, glucose, propylene glycol: Useless, unnecessary and adds empty calories. Usually used to make food more palatable to the animals if the ingredients themselves aren’t enough to make the dog or cat actually want to eat it.
Coloring (blue 2, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide): Any coloring is completely unnecessary and should be avoided. Your dog doesn’t care about the pretty colored shapes and artificial dyes and coloring agents are known cancer causing agents, and also cause allergies. Used in Junk Dog Food!
Propylene Glycol: Used in antifreeze solutions, in hydraulic fluids, and as a solvent. May be toxic if consumed in large amounts, and should definitely not be an ingredient in a food an animal will eat daily for weeks, months or years.
Hydrochloric Acid: Used in Kibbles n Bits – It is a caustic chemical agent used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, and dyes.
The top selling dog foods in the country today are Pedigree, Ol Roy, Purina and Beneful. All of these foods list corn as their number one ingredient.
When comparing pet foods, you cannot simply compare quantity and price. You must take into consideration the nutritional value inside the bag. If you are feeding a food that is mainly corn, wheat, Wheat Flour, potatoes and rice, then you must feed a higher quantity in order to give your pet more useable nutrition. What goes in usually comes out. I mean by that, most of these fillers and grains will not be utilized by your pet’s body and will be simply passed through in large amounts of feces. When feeding a higher quality of food, your pet’s body will absorb the nutrients, and the amount of feces will be significantly less, as your pet will use most of what goes in. A higher quality of pet food will require less quantity to give your pet their required nutrition. A lesser quality of food may require you to feed 2 cups of food at each meal; however, a higher quality of food will necessitate perhaps only ¾ of one cup to provide adequate nutrition. Therefore, a 5lb bag of a higher quality food will take you further, thus giving you more for your dollar.
We highly recommend going to a pet specialty store to purchase your pet food. You do not necessarily have to spend more money, just be an educated consumer. It is most common to see higher quality pet foods in a pet specialty store than in your supermarket. I think it fairly safe to say that most foods for pets that are sold in human supermarkets should be passed over for something more nutritious. Today, most towns have pet specialty stores within a short drive from your home, perhaps even closer than your supermarket. You can also gain a wealth of information from your pet specialty store and the knowledgeable employees that have experience with the needs of pets. I think it fair to say, no matter the size of your pet, you can feed a higher quality, grain free food for your pet for mere pennies more per day. For less than a cup of coffee, your pet can have the best opportunity to live a healthier life. There is a direct correlation between the food they eat, and the health of a pet.
Living in Florida, our pets have specific challenges, more than any other state. Local Veterinarians have a continuous battle with seasonal and environmental allergies. Some of these allergies are caused by or exacerbated by the foods we feed. Our environment initially causes some allergies, but once our pet’s skin become inflamed, develop sores or have on-going dermatitis, the foods we feed can take a bad situation and make them worse.
Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26th. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony.
There will be temporary road closures associated with this event. While marchers are on the roadway, traffic will be diverted to one lane and will be prohibited from entering South Shore Boulevard from Forest Hill Boulevard and Country Club Drive. Travel on Forest Hill Boulevard eastbound will be diverted to one lane between Montauk Road and South Shore Boulevard while the marchers are in the roadway.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event or to walk in the parade, please contact Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
In addition, the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will be holding their annual Veterans Open House on Thursday, June 19th from 7:00-9:30pm at the Wellington Community Center. This event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and the services offered to veterans. For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact [email protected].
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
Democrat Kathy Foster, candidate for Palm Beach County Commission, District 6, has qualified for the ballot by petition.
The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office has certified that Foster has obtained the 1,184 voter petitions required to qualify for the ballot. Qualifying for the ballot by petition saves Foster from having to pay the $5,525.82 filing fee.
Foster’s opponent, Melissa McKinlay, also attempted to qualify for the ballot by petition, but failed to collect the required number of petitions.
“Support for our campaign is growing stronger every day. I was overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of support we received from residents all over District 6 who signed the petitions to help me qualify for the ballot,” said Foster.
