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.
Please join the Wellington High School Band on Saturday, April 6 as they host a spectacular extravaganza of suds and sweets. You will satisfy your sweet tooth while getting the dogs and the cars clean – ALL IN ONE PLACE! It’s the first annual Mega Car / Dog Wash / Bake Sale that will be held at Wellington High School located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd from 9am-1pm. This event is sponsored by the Wolverine Band Booster Association to benefit the WHS band. Suggested donation is $5. Tickets are available for priority pre sale from WHS band students. For more information on this event please contact Lois Spatz at 561 797-1056.
The Annual Love Moves Yard Sale at Wellington High School
It is time to spread awareness, donate and register!
The 2nd Annual Love Moves “Not For Sale” Yard Sale has been scheduled for April 20th, 2013, from 8 A.M to 1 P.M at the Wellington High School bus loop.All proceeds will go to Hope for Freedom to further fight Human Trafficking.
We will be honored to have your support and participation this year.
There are three ways you can participate:
·You can buy a ‘16×9’ spot for $25, come sell all your stuff, and keep the profits!
·You can donate all your unwanted stuff for us to sell, or donate money.
·YOU CAN SPREAD THE WORD!! Tell your friends and family how they can help make a difference.
Please email me or call for a registration form. We look forward to having you as a part of this yard sale that is really making a difference.
