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Mass School Shooting Avoided – Palm Beach North

Chamber Of Commerce Recognizes Local First Responders

In a heartfelt ceremony organized by the Palm Beach individuals. In addition to the Call of the Year honorees,
North Chamber of Commerce, local first responders were the ceremony celebrated several other first responders
honored for their exceptional bravery and dedication to for their significant contributions to community service.
the community at the 6th Annual Valor and Community Officer James Lovett of the Palm Beach Gardens Police
Service Awards. Among the most notable honorees were Department was honored for his outstanding work in
Officer Kevin Sales-Lopez, Officer Christian Wyatt community policing. Driver Engineer Timothy Hewitt
and Sergeant Joseph Counihan of the Jupiter Police of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue received accolades
Department, who received the distinguished Call of the for his dedication to public safety and education, while
Year Award. Their heroic actions in thwarting a potential Fire Medic Fred Vaccaro and Fire Medic Frank Rossi
mass casualty school shooting and a subsequent attack on of North Palm Beach Fire Rescue were recognized for
a church have left an indelible mark on the community their exceptional service and commitment to emergency
and highlighted the unwavering commitment of our local medical care.
heroes to public safety. Commissioner Maria Marino remarked, “I’d like to
The event, held in Palm Beach Gardens on July 12, personally thank you all for your exceptional character
brought together a wide cross-section of the community, and willingness to go the extra mile. All of us can be
with hundreds in attendance to show their appreciation. proud of the work our first responders contribute to Commissioner Maria Marino, Chase Bauer, Captain Robert
Commissioner Maria Marino, Mayor Chelsea Reed keep us all safe.” The Palm Beach North Chamber of Hetzel
of Palm Beach Gardens and Mayor Jim Kuretski of Commerce echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the
Jupiter joined the gathering to pay tribute to these brave importance of recognizing and celebrating those who go above and beyond in the line of duty. The 6th Annual
Valor and Community Service Awards continue to serve
as a testament to the courage, dedication and resilience of
our local first responders, whose actions inspire and uplift
the entire community.
For more information, visit www.pbnchamber.com.

Wanted

People are vandalizing golf
courses after play hours. Sand
traps, greens and fairways are
being damaged. If you see anyone
on courses after hours, please
call POA Security at 627-1600 or
Resort Security, 627-2000.
Mike Bauer, Christian Wyatt, Kevin Sales-Lopez, Cory Bessette, Timothy “TJ” Hewitt, Fred Vacarro, Scott Freseman, Frank Thank you.
Rossi, Noel Martinez