ESE Students from Wellington HS visit Palm Beach Fine Craft Show with help from ArtStart
Organizers of the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show were pleased to welcome to the show on Friday, March 1 a group of 9 students enrolled in the ESE program at Wellington High School. Thanks to Jeannette Parssi and ArtStart for organizing the field trip, and to special needs teacher Barbara Incandela (in the photo, back row, right) for bringing the students to the show. Mrs. Incandela even drove the bus! And extra thanks to the artists who invited the kids into their booths and spent time with them. They will never forget it!
WELLINGTON TO HOST “HEEL 2 TOE: ALL ABOUT FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN” DURING THE MARCH 26TH LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR
Wellington is excited to announce the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery will have Dr. Jorge Acevedo, MD present a seminar on foot and ankle pain and remedies on Tuesday, March 26th from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.This program is designed for people of all ages who may be experiencing joint pain.Lunch will be provided during this FREE seminar.Dr. Acevedo is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced Fellowship Training in foot and ankle surgery.He is one of only a few surgeons in Florida performing total ankle replacement on the arthritic ankle.Dr. Acevedo is also being recognized as a pioneer in “Arthroscopic Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction”.As the inventor of this technique, Dr. Acevedo has more experience with this procedure than anyone in the United States at this present time.His other areas of specialization also include sports medicine, lower extremity conditions and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy Injections.Dr. Acevedo’s numerous research projects are published in a variety of peer-reviewed medical publications.
Please register for this FREE Lunch and Learn Seminar (open to ALL ages) at the Wellington Community Center or by calling (561) 753-2489 Monday thru Thursday 8am-8pm.
For information on other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit our website at www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION, MAJOR GIFT FROM ROE GREEN AND THE ROE GREEN FOUNDATION
Renovations to include 62 additional premium seats to create an upstairs club level lounge, as well as expanded lobby space and restrooms
February 25, 2013 (Jupiter) – The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has announced a major gift that will lead to an expansion prior to its 2013/14 season, Your Ticket to Great Entertainment.
Founding board member Roe Green and the Roe Green Foundation have offered a compelling challenge grant, in which $1.5 million will be donated toward a $2.5 million capital campaign. To complete the planned renovations, the not-for-profit Theatre needs to raise the additional $1 million by March 28.
“With this extraordinary gift – the second largest single contribution in the history of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre – we are 60 percent closer to our goal of beginning construction to improve our facilities,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director. “With attendance at 97 percent capacity last season, our success has finally caught up to us and confirmed a positive trend at our Theatre: the need to grow. Now, we need your help to make our dream of expansion a reality.”
The Theatre plans to add 62 luxurious new seats in the existing second floor space to create an upstairs club level lounge. This second floor renovation will include a private entrance, glass elevator, expanded lobby, bar and restrooms, all adjacent to the 62 new seats. Additional executive offices will also be added to this floor, bringing the majority of the hard-working staff together. The Theatre also plans to expand and upgrade the downstairs lobby, increase restroom capacity and add a much-needed standalone family restroom.
“Roe Green has been a major supporter of the Theatre for the past 10 seasons, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to meet this generous challenge grant,” said Tricia Trimble, the Theatre’s managing director. “We know an expansion is necessary, and the addition of 62 seats in our Theatre will mean more than 7,000 additional seats per season, and it has the potential to add more than $350,000 in earned revenue each year.”
A Jupiter resident, Ms. Green is chief executive officer of the Roe Green Foundation. In addition to her position on the board of directors of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, she serves on the Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance Advisory Board, the foundation board of Kent State University, the board of Porthouse Theatre and the board of the Cleveland Play House. She is also in the Governor’s International Council of the Shaw Festival in Canada. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and a master’s degree from Kent State University.
“We – as a community of theatre appreciators, artists, and donors – have been able to achieve so much in a relatively small amount of time,” Ms. Green said. “Like many others, I have fallen in love with this organization and wanted to do something meaningful to keep it strong. My gift will fund 60 percent of the capital needed to complete the expansion, and I hope others are inspired to join me on this new journey that will strengthen the Theatre’s future.”
The architectural firm Designel has been chosen for the renovations. With national expertise designing performing arts facilities, their local designs include the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Palm Beach Dramaworks and the Riverside Theatre. Based in Palm Beach County, their practice is focused on arts projects across the country with budgets from $500,000 to $75 million.
If the additional money is raised, construction will begin March 28 and be complete in early October. A plan is in place for the Theatre’s staff to continue to work throughout the summer in office space next to the Theatre in Reynolds Plaza.
The challenge grant was announced at the Theatre’s spectacular Ten Event Gala, held Saturday, February 23, at the Theatre. The event took place the week of the Theatre’s 10th season anniversary, and included dinner in a glittering tent onsite at the Theatre, as well as a magnificent retrospective multimedia presentation produced by the Theatre’s producing artistic director Andrew Kato, showcasing a 14-piece orchestra and more than 20 stars of the Theatre’s past hit productions.
Performers included Hello, Dolly! star Vicki Lewis; My Fair Lady star Amanda Watkins; Crazy For You and The Music Man star Matt Loehr; Ain’t Misbehavin’ star Angela Grovey; Mark Jacoby and the Cagelles from La Cage aux Folles and many more. More than 550 guests were present to celebrate the Theatre’s 10th anniversary season.
Tickets are now on sale now for the rest of the theatre’s 10th Anniversary season, and subscriptions are currently on sale for the Theatre’s 2013/14 season, Your Ticket to Great Entertainment. For a complete schedule and tickets, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Now celebrating its 10th season, the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws over 70,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,530 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence in 2012. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.
Wellington Public Library to Display the Portrait of a Woman Legacy Portrait Exhibit
Opening Reception is Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
Annual Portrait of a Woman Spring Luncheon is March 21
Renee D. Plevy and Bobbi Shorr, the Chairwoman and co-chair of the upcoming Portrait of a Woman Spring Luncheon, today announced that the Wellington Public Library will be displaying seven oil portraits and three photos/giclees of local community leaders honored at last year’s event.
Among the distinguished Portrait of a Woman honorees in 2012 were Grand Matriarch Countess de Hoernle, Matriarchs Helen Babione and Susy Minkoff, Grand Honoree Dorothy Sullivan and Honorees Sherry Frankel, Bobbi Horwich, Jacqueline Keeley, Lynda Levitsky and Dr. Maria M. Vallejo.
A public reception honoring The Quantum House’sPortrait of a Woman Legacy Portrait Exhibit will be held at the Wellington Library on Friday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The library is located at 1951 Royal Fern Drive in Wellington.
Marc & Melissa Ganzi are hosting the reception, along with Ms. Plevy, the artist who paints each portrait. A female dynamo in the male-dominated world of international polo, Ms. Ganzi is one of the women being honored at the second annual Portrait of a Woman Spring Luncheon, along with Matriarch Sydelle Meyer, the well known cultural philanthropist, and Honorees Rosemary Krieger, a Boca-based community leader,and Ruth Young, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach.
“The goal of this annual charitable event is to raise much needed funds for Quantum House while honoring some incredible local ladies during Women’s History Month,” says Ms. Plevy.
“This event is our way of saluting special women from throughout Palm Beach County for their major long-term contributions to our overall community, as well as to individuals, businesses, civic organizations and charities,” adds Ms. Shorr.
Portrait of a Woman recognizes its annual Honorees and Matriarchs in a unique and personal way, through original oil portraits that will be displayed at leading venues throughout Palm Beach County.
The upcoming Portrait of a Woman Spring Luncheon will be held in Palm Beach on Thursday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are only $135, and can be purchased online at www.quantumhouse.org.
FREE Coast Guard Boating Examinations to be held Sunday March 24th
The City of Wellington has partnered with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer residents free Vessel Safety Checks. The courtesy Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat by a certified Vessel Examiner, and usually takes up to 30 minutes depending upon the size of your boat. The examinations will take place in the City Hall front parking lot area, located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.The Coast Guard will conduct the exams from 9:00am- 1:00pm.Please call (561) 791-4082 to reserve your spot for this important FREE exam.
Boats that pass the examination are awarded a distinctive VSC Decal that alerts the Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol, Fish & Wildlife, and other law-enforcement agencies that your boat was found to be in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws. Passing the exam will give you the peace of mind that your boat meets minimum safety standards and that in an emergency; you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help. Having your boat examined can help you avoid substantial fines, should you ever be boarded by law enforcement and found to be in violation, and your insurance rates may be lowered – check with your agent.
To register for the FREE examination, please call (561)791-4082.For more information on boating and water safety, please contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (561) 818-7905.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
The Palms West Community Foundation is pleased to announce that fifteen scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from local area high schools in April. There will be one scholarship awarded to one student from each of the following schools—Royal Palm Beach High School, Wellington Community High School, Seminole Ridge High School, John I. Leonard High School, Palm Beach Central High School, Lake Worth High School, Forest Hill High School, Park Vista High School, Suncoast High School, Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School. Then, there will be two scholarships awarded “at large”, which will cover students that live in the chamber served area, but attend a high school outside the geographic area—like a magnet school, private school or a student who is home-schooled. In addition, there will be two more “at large” scholarships awarded to a senior who is planning on attending Palm Beach State College at the Lake Worth campus or a senior planning on going into the medical field.
The application and criteria information for applying for one of these scholarships is located at the following link: http://www.cpbchamber.com/menu5/scholarships/. The deadline for submission of an application is Monday, March 4th. All applicants must be available for an interview with the education committee on Monday, March 18th at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce office, located at 13901 Southern Blvd. in Loxahatchee between 4:00p.m. and 6:00p.m. The scholarships will be awarded to the winners at the Chamber luncheon on Monday, April 8th.
All students are encouraged to apply! If you have any questions, call Mariela Castillo at (561)790-6200, or email mariela@cpbchamber.com.
An Interview with Country Artists Anita Cochran and Ty Herndon
Cochran and Herndon were Originally Scheduled to Appear in Wellington on 4/26/13, But the Concert is Being Re-Scheduled to a New Date and Venue. See the End of this Article for Info.
Anita Cochran
AW:At what age did you realize you wanted to be a country
Anita Cochran
music artist? You learned guitar at a young age? What other instruments do you play? Are there people in your family who shaped your music career?
Anita: I can’t put an age on when I decided to become a country music artist. It’s something that I always remember wanting and people started tellling me as a kid that I would play the Grand Ole Opry one day. It’s something I have always dreamed of and thank God they were right!. My family was very musical so I learned to play a few different instruments: guitar, lead guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, piano, drums, dobro and have been playing steel guitar for the last few years. My main instrument is guitar. Everyone in my family played guitar…even aunts, uncles and cousins. It was just something you naturally learned in my family at a young age.
AW: Do you have a favorite song (or most meaningful song) from your own works? Which artists have inspired you?
Anita:Every song I’ve written and recorded has a special meaning but there are a few that stick out. Of course “What If I Said” since that made so many dreams comes true for me and really jump started my career. When I was writing that song, I could hear Steve Wariner’s voice singing it with me. When the president of Warner Bros. Records heard the song, he asked me who I wanted as my duet partner. I told him Steve Wariner. He made a call to him, and the next thing I knew I was standing next to Steve singing my song in the studio. First time ever meeting him and within minutes I felt like I knew him my whole life. I’m a very sentimental person, so I’m a huge fan of ballads. Some other favorites that I have written are “One Of Those Days,” “What I Leave Behind” and “Picture You In Heaven.” I think songwriting is truly a gift from above and sometime you get a little extra sparkle on songs that can bring healing.
AW:Have you ever been to Wellington, FL before? Any ties to the equestrian community here – or interest in horses?
Anita: I have never been to Wellington, FL but am looking forward to it!! I do not have any ties to the equestrian team there but I love horses and ride as much as I can. I use to board horses at my farm and miss them a lot. Hopefully someday I will get some of my own. I actually got to horseback ride in the ocean in February of this year…something I have always wanted to do and can’t wait to do it again.
AW: Your song “What if I Said” (a duet with Steve Wariner) made it to #1 on the country charts. Do you remember how you felt at that time? Or the first time you heard one of your own songs on the radio?
Anita: The first time I heard my voice on radio was in Detroit, MI. My very first professional recording after signing to Warner Bros. Records was a Christmas Song, “Please Come Home For Christmas.” I remember knowing when they were going to play it, so my whole family gathered in the living room around the stereo and listened together. I will never forget that. When “What If I Said” became a number one record, it was the most exciting thing. To get a number 1 song on the radio is like winning the lottery. I was overwhelmed with the events, the number 1 parties and the traveling. I finally felt like I had made my mark in country music and was living the dream. I still remember the phone call home to mom to tell her the news!
AW: What do you enjoy most about working with Ty (Herndon)?
Anita: I have such a great time working with Ty Herndon! I always say “he’s my brother from another mother.” Even though we are not related, I feel like we have always known each other. There are times that I catch myself almost asking him if he remembers something we did as kids and then I stop myself. He is a fabulous singer/entertainer and I respect his talent so much. But, along with his talent, he is an amazing caring, loving, funny, person. Let’s just say we laugh a lot working together and we both try to always turn anything negative into a positive.
AW: What’s your most recent album? What’s next for you?
Anita: My latest CD is titled “Serenity.” All original songs and a solo version of “What If I Said” is on the CD. Ty Herndon is actually singing on a couple songs and he is featured on the title track “Serenity.” There are a lot of personal songs on this CD and some songs that I’ve wanted to record for years. I am currently writing for a new CD and hope to have new music out by the end of the year.
AW: Is there a special cause or organization that you care about deeply?
Anita: I have a huge heart for animals and would have 100 cats and dogs if I could. It breaks my heart to see an animal that is injured, abused or not being taken care of properly. I have a goal to start some kind of charity for animals. I hope it won’t be that much longer ‘til it’s an actual charity raising money for our little companions!
Ty Herndon
AW: At what age did you realize you wanted to be a country music artist?
Ty Herndon
Ty: I always loved bluegrass and country. My Grandmother played a mean flat top guitar. Grandma Myrtle had her own radio show on WPRN in Butler, Alabama. I started doing country songs on her show, along with gospel. I got serious when I moved to Texas and started playing Honky Tonks. It eventually got me my record deal when I won the Texas Entertainer of The Year title.
AW: How did you make a move from gospel to country?
Ty: When I was 16, I got hired to work at a theme park in Nashville, Tennessee called Opryland USA. I moved from Alabama to Nashville and started working towards my country music career.
AW: Are there people in your family who shaped your music career?
Ty: All of my family can sing. But my Grandmother and my Aunt Bennie helped shape the artist who I am today. My Aunt would play piano for me when I was a young boy. I would not sing anywhere without her. I eventually learned to play the piano for myself. My Grandma taught me to play guitar and sing country.
AW: Do you have a favorite song (or most meaningful song) from your own works? Which artists have inspired you?
Ty: My song Journey On from the Christian album won a Dove award in 2010. It was written about my journey to recovery. We were also able to use it as a theme song for the ALS Foundation. We have raised over 10 million dollars for research.
AW: How did you decide to come to the Wellington Amphitheater? Any ties to the equestrian community here – or interest in horses?
Ty: One of my great friends is Anita Cochran. She got me involved with the Wellington Amphitheater. I grew up on a farm. We always had horses. I love them and eventually worked with them in Equine Therapy.
AW: What has been the high point and low point of your career so far?
Ty:Having 3 Billboard number one records and 5 million albums sold has been more then I could have ever dreamed. Being nominated for a Grammy in 2010 was amazing. I have been in recovery for over 10 years from addiction. There were some really low points during those days. But life is blessed and fantastic these days.
AW: What you enjoy most about working with Anita (Cochran)?
Ty: Anita is like my long lost sister. We have a lot of the same values and sense of humor. I adore her. She is so talented. I hope to work with her for years to come.
AW: What’s your most recent album? What’s next for you? How did you decide to do a Christmas album?
Ty: My recent album will be released in June of this year. It’s my first country album in 6 years. I’m looking forward to the tour season this summer. I’m also working on a book. Writing my story has been quiet the journey. It’s a page turner. I did my Christmas album 10 years ago. I just keep adding new songs to it every year. I love the Holidays.
AW: Is there a special cause or organization that you care about deeply?
Ty: I work a lot with the Special Olympics. I adore those kids. I also work closely with the ALS foundation. You can see my friend NFL player Kevin Turner’s story in my “Journey On” video.
FORMER U.S. SENATOR OLYMPIA SNOWE TO BE HONORED AT PNC LUNCHEON
Event Will Benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 21, 2013) – Former U.S. Senator
Olympia Snowe
Olympia Snowe will address guests at a “Women in Power” luncheon on Tuesday, April 9.
This event will be held in Center Court at the Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $50 and 100% of proceeds will benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County. Senator Snowe will speak to “Anything is Possible: From a Tragic Childhood to the Pinnacle of Power – How to Overcome Obstacles and Make a Difference.”
Olympia Snowe’s dedicated work in the U.S. Senate garnered her nationwide recognition as a leading policymaker in Washington. In 2005, she was named the 54th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine. In 2006, Time magazine named her one of the top ten U.S. Senators calling her “The Caretaker.” The article said of Snowe, “Because of her centrist views and eagerness to get beyond partisan point scoring, Maine Republican Olympia Snowe is in the center of every policy debate in Washington., but while Snowe is a major player on national issues, she is also known as one of the most effective advocates for her constituents.”
Before her election to the Senate in 1994, Snowe represented Maine’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for sixteen years. Senator Snowe is only the fourth woman in history to be elected to both houses of Congress and the first woman in American history to serve in both houses of a state legislature and both houses of Congress. When first elected to Congress in 1978, at the age of 31, Snowe was the youngest Republican woman, and the first Greek-American woman, ever elected to Congress.
Focusing her attention on efforts to build bipartisan consensus on key issues that matter to Maine and America, Snowe built a reputation as one of the Congress’ leading moderates. During her time in the Senate, Senator Snowe worked extensively on a number of issues, such as budget and fiscal responsibility; education, including student financial aid and education technology; national security; women’s issues; health care, including prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients; welfare reform; oceans and fisheries issues; and campaign finance reform.
“The ‘Women in Power’ lectures offer local residents the opportunity to meet and hear from prominent women in a wide-range of industries from across the nation. Senator Snowe has demonstrated passion and poise in every level of government office and we couldn’t be more excited to hear from her what will surely be inspiring stories,” said Craig Grant, regional president, PNC Bank.
PNC’s “Women in Power” speaker series was created in 2007 to raise awareness of and support for programs that encourage and promote the development of girls and women. In support of this mission, nationally acclaimed female speakers are brought to the area to present their personal and professional journey to success.
Reservations for the April 9th luncheon can be made by calling the YWCA of Palm Beach County at (561) 640-0050 ext. 134.
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About YWCA of Palm Beach County
The YWCA of Palm Beach County is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1917. It has served as a women’s association focused on eliminating racism and empowering women. The YWCA is the largest provider of domestic violence services to women and children in the county to include a 24 hour hotline; a 63 bed shelter that cares for over 550 individuals a year; supportive and individual counseling for English and non-English speaking women; and transitional housing for homeless mothers and their children in the Glades. Through its accredited child development centers, the YWCA also provides an array of services to 127 toddlers and young children. The Y-Girls program is a weekly opportunity for girls aged 9-13 years operating in several low income communities in the county. The program focuses on empowering the young women by affording them educational, cultural, pre-vocational, and social opportunities that would not otherwise be available to them.
March, 2013 – Dr. Haik Introduces Dr. Brad Santelli, Orthodontist
Dear Friends,
If you have been to our office over the last few months, you may have noticed that we have been under construction in an effort to expand our office and provide you with more comprehensive care options.
This has been a long thought out goal in an effort to bring an orthodontist to share our office space.
After many months of interviews and meeting qualified orthodontists, we are delighted and proud to announce that our expansion space will be occupied by Dr. Brad Santelli of Santelli Orthodontics.
Dr. Santelli earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from New York University School of Dental Medicine and completed his first residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at Jacksonville University, achieving board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics in 2006.
Since then, Dr. Santelli has been practicing in Boca Raton and has successfully treated thousands of patients, creating beautiful healthy smiles.
Now, he is bringing his passion of providing patients with the highest quality of orthodontic care to our Pediatric Dental Office.
Dr. Santelli will be offering complimentary orthodontic consultations at our office starting Saturday, April 6th.
We encourage you to check out his website and learn more about him and his practice, and if your child has been advised to seek an orthodontic consultation or if you are simply interested in having your child evaluated for braces, please give them a call to set up an appointment.
the show on Friday, March 1 a group of 9 students enrolled in the ESE program at Wellington High School. Thanks to Jeannette Parssi and ArtStart for organizing the field trip, and to special needs teacher Barbara Incandela (in the photo, back row, right) for bringing the students to the show. Mrs. Incandela even drove the bus! And extra thanks to the artists who invited the kids into their booths and spent time with them. They will never forget it!
announced a major gift that will lead to an expansion prior to its 2013/14 season, Your Ticket to Great Entertainment.
