Wellington issues call to veterans

WELLINGTON - The village of Wellington will be honoring all veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11. The village will be presenting its Veterans Day Parade starting at 8:45 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center, 12165 Forest Hill Blvd. It will end at the Veterans Memorial, corner of West Forest Hill and Southshore boulevards. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.

In order to honor a veteran by having their name and service branch listed in the village's Veterans Day program, added to a recorded roll call, and listed on Channel 18, call 561-791-4733 or e-mail nicolee@ci.wellington.fl.us. Names should be submitted by Oct. 30.

Active and retired veterans attending the ceremony will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the village of Wellington tent and will be recognized during the ceremony.

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About This Blog

Although not a native Floridian, Wellington/Royal Palm Beach Forum reporter Nadia Sorocka has called Florida her home for most of her life. She went to school in Palm Beach County graduating from John I. Leonard High School and Palm Beach State College. After receiving her Associate of Art degree she attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Communications in 2004.

Nadia was able to combine her two passions - education and journalism - when she became a staff writer for Forum Publishing Group. Her column, Class Notes, allowed her to voice concerns with the education system as well as highlight positive aspects.

In February 2011 she became the reporter for the Wellington and Royal Palm Forums. She enjoys getting to know the people who call the western communities their home.

She may reached at nxsorocka@tribune.com or 561-351-6112.