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ITID Board Refuses To Reconsider Removing Argue As Treasurer

Volume 38, Number 42 November 10 - November 16, 2017

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors, in a special meeting last week, considered public input protesting a motion it approved in the wee hours of its Oct. 18 meeting to remove Supervisor Betty Argue as ITID treasurer. However, after receiving dozens of e-mails and listening to dozens of in-person speakers, none of the three supervisors who voted in favor of the motion would reconsider the decision. Page 3

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Celebrates New Office In Wellington

The law firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith celebrated the opening of its new Wellington office on Tuesday, Nov. 7 with a party at the Grille Fashion Cuisine. The lawyers were joined by friends, family, community and business leaders for the occasion. The new office is located in the Lake Wellington Professional Centre. Page 7

Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Held At Wanderers Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its 36th annual Wellington Golf Classic on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wanderers Club to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. The morning began with a continental breakfast after registration, followed by scramble-style play on the golf course. Page 13

OPINION

We Must Help Those In Need During This Thanksgiving Season

Elie Wiesel once said, “When a person doesn’t have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity.” Given that we are entering the season of giving thanks, Wiesel’s words are worth pondering. Before we start giving thanks for our own blessings, let’s try to show both a little gratitude for the good things in our lives, and help others who aren’t as fortunate. There are many ways to help out, both here locally and around the world. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 13 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 8 PEOPLE................................. 14 SCHOOLS.............................. 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 23 BUSINESS......................24 - 25 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Standing Room Only Productions presented its popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington Community Center. The theme was “1987 High School Reunion.” When a mysterious murder occurred, it was up to each guest to piece together the clues and identify the suspect. Attendees dressed in 1980s themed attire. Shown above are Wellington staffers Michelle Garvey, Bruce DeLaney, Eric Juckett and Christine Jarriel. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 19 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Zoners OK Medical Building, Starbucks For Plaza On SR 7

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved a comprehensive plan amendment and a development order amendment Wednesday, Nov. 8 allowing a medical office building and an additional fast-food restaurant at the Village Green Center, located at the northwestern intersection of State Road 7 and Stribling Way. The shopping plaza already has a number of buildings and fastfood restaurants in place, anchored by a Trader Joe’s grocery store. The comprehensive plan amendment would allow a medical office building within the shopping plaza, making it a permitted use and reducing the maximum allowable square footage for the overall project. The development order amendment sought to modify Building F from a bank with a drive-through to a fast-food restaurant with a drive-through, and to allow the medical use within Building D of

the site plan. As of now, the additional fast-food space is slated for a future Starbucks location. “We’ll be reducing the overall square footage in the project… and then adding the ability for the medical office in Building D,” agent Kate DeWitt of the planning firm Cotleur & Hearing said. “The request to modify Building F, from the bank with a drive-through to the fast food, is really a result of current market demands. In the last five years, the applicant has been trying to secure the bank tenant, and I think with just the current state of retail banking, it’s not as vibrant as it once was. So, that was really the impetus for the project that’s coming before you today.” The Starbucks is slated to have a one-lane drive-through in the proposed amendment. “All of the stacking distances that are required per the code have been met,” DeWitt said. “We’ve also met the requirements of the recently improved zoning text amendment that requires addi-

tional substantial landscaping to be provided where the drive-through is, so it provides screening in that area.” The staff report stated that there has been an increase in demand for medical space in the surrounding area since the initial approval of the Village Green Center. DeWitt agreed that the proposed medical office should be a welcomed addition to the plaza and the community. “When you look at all the medical users that have really come to this area, it’s becoming a hub for medical and healthcare,” DeWitt said. “You have Palms West, Wellington Regional, Joe DiMaggio, and we have the Cleveland Clinic occupying a bay on the same parcel as this — so, you have all this synergy that is really an opportunity to continue that medical growth within the village.” PZA Board Vice Chair Kenneth Kopp asked about the reduction in square footage and its main purSee PZA BOARD, page 4

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Special District Services as its management company, effective immediately, at a reconvened meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, after District Manager John “Woody” Wodraska indicated he no longer wanted the position. Special District Services accepted the position four months ago after the board fired former District Manager Jim Shallman and former Finance Director Don Rinzel. Special District Services President and Jupiter Mayor Todd Wodraska, the son of Woody Wodraska, reminded the board that at its October meeting, it had

decided to enact a 60-day termination clause in its contract. “We didn’t really get into the legality of the transition with Woody leaving and what it would look like, although we had a little back-and-forth, and so I’m here to say that we, as a company, will do whatever you like,” Todd Wodraska said. “I know that he would like today to be his last meeting, and I’m here to tell you that we’ll happily sever our relationship today at no cost to the district.” Todd Wodraska said Special District Services would honor the contract and temporarily place another manager from the company, but the board passed on that offer. Supervisor Gary Dunkley said he would prefer to end the contract immediately. “I learned a lot from you while

you were here, and glad that we’re able to sever our relationship, as I suggested last time, early without any penalties or any other cost,” Dunkley said. “I agree with that and thank you for your service.” Supervisor Ralph Bair said he was grateful for the brief service that the company had provided. “I appreciate your setting us straight a little bit and going from there,” Bair said. Supervisor Betty Argue also thanked Woody Wodraska for his leadership in his brief time there. “I want to thank you, Woody, because I think that under tremendous circumstances, you have always remained professional, and you have provided some direction, Argue said. “I really appreciate that.” ITID President Jennifer Hager See ITID MANAGER, page 4

Divided Lox Council OKs Changes At Big Dog Ranch Site

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 vote, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved amendments to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue site on Tuesday, Nov. 7 that allow the size of the nonprofit’s facility to increase by 8 percent — from 59,774 square feet to 65,077 square feet, or 5,303 square feet of additional space. Big Dog Ranch Rescue President Lauree Simmons requested modifications that she said will improve on the original design of the 33-acre facility at the southeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and D Road. “We at Big Dog Ranch Rescue are trying to set a standard for a rescue or a shelter, or how dogs are housed for the entire country, not to see dogs living in cages, coming from a bad environment or a kill shelter into another bad environment, but setting a gold

standard in dog rescue,” Simmons said. She said that three-quarters of phase one is almost complete. “We expect to have the front two buildings — the veterinary clinic and the visitor center — complete by the end of February,” Simmons said. “Most of our buildings where our dogs are housed are complete, with the exception of one, and one play yard. We’re building as we raise the money.” In using the facility, some changes have become necessary, she said. “Many things that we thought were in good places on our original site plan, we’ve realized that they really weren’t,” Simmons said, explaining that most of the changes are just moving buildings that were already approved to different locations on the site. “A few of the buildings are new, because See BIG DOG, page 17

MEDICAL OPEN HOUSE

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches held an Open House Health Fair, hosted by Wellington Regional Medical Center, Thursday, Nov. 2 at its location on the WRMC campus. The event offered free health screenings and office tours. Shown above is MSPB CEO Elizabeth Strombom, Central Palm Beach County Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford and Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Robbin Lee. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Rotary To Pay Off ITID Dismisses Manager, Taps Delinquent School Robinson As Interim Manager Lunch Accounts By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Children across Palm Beach County will benefit from the Rotary Club of Wellington’s latest endeavor — paying off delinquent school lunch accounts at the Palm Beach County School District’s School Food Service Department. Wellington Rotarians will attend the Palm Beach County School Board’s meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. to present a check for approximately $20,000, using money the club received through the 2017 Great Charity Challenge program. Public Relations Chair Larry Kemp said one of Rotary’s missions is to help children in the community, and paying off the school lunch deficits is a great way to help

school children in the Wellington community and beyond. “Every one of the school district’s schools, their [school lunch] debt will be wiped out with this money,” Kemp said. When families don’t qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits, the full price for meals range from $2.05 to $2.30 from elementary to secondary schools. There are cases where families cannot pay those costs, sometimes falling behind on payments. The School Food Service has a charge policy when families are unable to pay for a given meal, and sometimes, families build a debt they are unable to repay. “Some of the students, their parents can’t come up with that amount of money,” Kemp said. See ROTARY, page 17

Chamber Hears Plans For SR 7, Southern Blvd. Work

By Craig Campbell Town-Crier Staff Report The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosted an economic forum luncheon on mobility issues Thursday, Nov. 2, and the featured speakers were Nick Uhren, executive director of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Dave Howard, chief executive officer of Brightline. The primary focus of Uhren’s talk was road expansion, such as State Road 7’s planned expansion to Northlake Blvd., and road widening, such as a planned project along Southern Blvd./State Route 80. These projects are expected to alleviate the impact of heavy traffic on everyone who lives in the western communities. The Palm Beach MPO is comprised of five county commis-

sioners, 15 elected officials from 13 cities and one elected official from the Port of Palm Beach. The MPO allocates approximately $20 million in federal funds toward various transportation projects in Palm Beach County. “We don’t operate anything. We don’t own anything. All we do is plan, prioritize and fund transportation projects,” Uhren explained. “All we do is allocate the dollars and services for transportation projects in Palm Beach County.” The organization is rebranding itself to become the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency going forward, he added. On Nov. 1, about 50 residents and officials attended a townhall style meeting at Palm Beach County’s Vista Center complex to learn about the final plans for the completion of SR 7 to Northlake.

After 20 years of planning, the missing road link finally seems to be coming to fruition, Uhren said. Uhren noted that construction is scheduled to begin in 2018 on the four-lane road, stretching from 60th Street north to Northlake Blvd. The road will include separate bike lanes and pedestrian paths. Completion of the project will help get drivers to stop cutting through side roads in The Acreage, he said. Another project that is garnering a lot of attention and discussion is the widening of Southern Blvd. The eight-lane — four lanes west of the Crestwood Blvd./Forest Hill Blvd. intersection — roadway has reached is maximum capacity to carry the traffic burden that it currently carries. One of the designs that the See MOBILITY, page 4

Dave Howard, chief executive officer of Brightline, and Nick Uhren, executive director of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, were the speakers at the Nov. 2 luncheon. PHOTO BY CRAIG CAMPBELL/TOWN-CRIER

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CAFCI’s 28th Annual Friendship Ball:

A Spectacular Event… CAFCI Pours It On!

By Leonie Escoffery, Junette Powell and Cindy Beckles

“Anything worth having, is worth the wait!” Attendees of CAFCI’S 28th annual Friendship Ball, held on Saturday, Oct. 28, definitely embraced that sentiment. Hurricane Irma forced the event to be postponed from its original September date, and then the torrential rainfall from Tropical Storm Philippe almost put a damper on the night’s festivities. The beautifully decorated Hilton Palm Beach Airport ballroom welcomed guests, and the dripping umbrellas neatly stacked in the foyer were no match for the elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen whose gorgeous smiles and festive spirits lit the room up with the warmth and spirit of community. The Mistress of Ceremony, Winsome “Lady C” Charlton, kept the crowd entertained with humor and insightful observations. This year’s theme was “CAFCI and its Community: Together We Grow!” The stars truly came out for this affair. Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto welcomed the honored guests, who brought words of greetings, which included Melissa McKinlay, Vice May-

or of Palm Beach County; Commissioner Wayne Richards of the Port of Palm Beach; Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara and Mrs. Carolyn Hmara; former Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli; Dr. Jean Enright, Vice Chair of the Port of Palm Beach; former Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Mrs. Victoria Santamaria; District 6 Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews and Mr. Robert Andrews; Wellington Village Attorney Laurie Cohen and Mr. Irwin Cohen; and more. Proclamations that Sept. 16, 2017 and Oct. 28, 2017 were Caribbean-American for Community Involvement Days were issued by Commissioner McKinlay on behalf of Palm Beach County, by Mayor Pinto on behalf of the Village of Royal Palm Beach and by Laurie Cohen on behalf of the Village of Wellington. The keynote speaker, Keith Herring, a Toastmasters speech champion, gave an award-winning speech in which he interwove humor with the inspiring message reminding the audience that

if they cease from worrying about the things that they cannot change, then our collective energy and effort will bring to fruition enduring happiness and success. Thalia White was recognized as CAFCI’s 2017 Outstanding Citizen. She is the director of development operations at the Kravis Center, as well as a dedicated CAFCI member who generously gives of her time and talent volunteering on several committees, most notably the Newsletter Committee. Commissioner Wayne Richards presented the award and a lovely bouquet. The band paid tribute to this most deserving Outstanding Citizen of the Year by serenading her with the song “She’s Royal,” as Thalia and Aubin took to the dance floor. CAFCI’s Ball Committee is to be commended for their professionalism and hard work. The committee included Cindy Beckles, Nova Brown, Audrey Campbell, Pamela Fraser, Millie Hampton, Charmaine Henry, Alvin Nembhard, Lawrence Logan, Junette Powell, Audrey Smith, Barbara Walker, Genieve

White, Thalia White, Dennis Wright and Jerome Wright. Special thanks to the sponsors and donors: Jess Santamaria of the Royal Inn Hotel Resort; the Kravis Center; William Caler of Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil PA; Ellis, Ged & Bodden PA; Hi-Class Promotions; and the Port of Palm Beach. The evening culminated with stellar raffles and door prizes. Door prize sponsors included: the Big Time Restaurant Group, Bluegreen Vacations, Duffy’s Sports Grill, ER Bradley’s Saloon, GraceKennedy, Hilton Palm Beach Airport, Home Depot, the Kravis Center, the Lake Worth Playhouse, Publix Supermarkets, Southwest Airlines, Texas Roadhouse Grill and Whole Foods Market. Musical entertainment was provided by the DWHAS Reggae Band and DJ Mansta, who had the crowd on the dance floor rocking to the irresistible sounds of reggae and calypso. CAFCI once again produced another spectacular event that celebrated the mission of the organization — to contribute to building a stronger community.

Photos by Richard Williams of Rich Photo Works and Carol Porter

PBC Vice Mayor Melissa McKinley presents a proclamation to President Dennis Wright.

CAFCI Founders Neil & Junette Powell, Leonie & Mark Escoffrey and Rhonda & Winston Davis.

Kitty Lannaman, Perceval Woods and Patricia Forde.

Millie Hampton, RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara and Yvonne Wright.

Alpha McDonald with Nadine Harrison.

Maxine Cheeseman, Esq., and Sandra Turnquest.

Lawrence Logan, Port Commissioner Wayne Richards and Rhonda Ferrin-Davis.

Youth volunteers Frances Pinckney, Rochelle Joseph and Jordaine Randon.

RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara and Carolyn Hmara, Laurie Cohen, Esq., and Irwin Cohen.

Keith White, Nadine White-Boyd, Esq., Paul Boyd, Paul White, Genieve White and Thalia White.

Audrey Smith, RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara and Carolyn Hmara.

Carlos Bodden, Esq., Aubin Robinson, Esq., Sam Baxter and Ernie Garvey.

CAFCI’s 2017 Citizen of the Year Thalia White with Port Commissioner Wayne Richards.

Monica Grant, Port Commissioner Wayne Richards, Elrica Richards and Lloyd Grant.

Julie Heatherington, Talya Lerman, Genieve White and Alvin Nembhard.

Victoria and Jess Santamaria.

Lauriston Simms, Tania Smith, and Tinu Pena.

Councilman Jeff & Carolyn Hmara, Maryanne & Brian Hanley and Tara & Sam Roman.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright with RPB Mayor Fred Pinto.

CAFCI President Dennis Wright, Winsome “Lady C” Charlton-Blair and Barbara Walker.

Cindy Beckles, Junette Powell and Laurel Bennett.

Winsom Martin, Dennis Wright, Lorna Archer Stanley, Junette Powell and Cindy Beckles.

Guests dance to the irresistible sounds of Reggae and Calypso music.

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NEWS

ITID Board Refuses To Reconsider Removing Argue As Treasurer

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors, in a special meeting last week, considered public input protesting a motion it approved in the wee hours of its Oct. 18 meeting to remove Supervisor Betty Argue as ITID treasurer. However, after receiving dozens of e-mails and listening to dozens of in-person speakers, none of the three supervisors who voted in favor of the motion would reconsider the decision. At the Nov. 1 reconvened meeting, ITID Attorney Mary Viator said there were procedural issues in the removal of Argue as treasurer at the prior meeting because an opportunity was not given for public comment. “I think it would be appropriate to receive public comments with regard to this,” she said. “Following that, the board can discuss what they want to do, if anything.” ITID President Jennifer Hager noted that she had not voted to remove Argue as treasurer. The vote was 3-2 with Hager and Argue dissenting. The rules of procedure require someone in the majority to bring it up for reconsideration. Argue maintained that there was no good-cause determination for her removal as treasurer, or as point person for the Acreage Community Park expansion. Viator said good-cause determination is not required for agenda amendments or additions, and

while it would have been advisable to let people speak, due to the lateness of the meeting, everyone was in a rush to leave. “I am recommending that you do receive public comment,” she said, adding that the initial motion to remove Argue as point person for the park failed, but Supervisor Ralph Bair later changed his vote to remove Argue after the actual vote. Hager read several dozen letters from residents asking the board to reconsider Ague’s removal, although a few approved of the action. Several dozen residents then spoke against her removal from the appointed position. Argue’s removal as treasurer did not change her status as an elected ITID supervisor. Bair asked that the letters be received and filed, but not read. However, Hager insisted that they all be read aloud, although she passed over some form letters asking that the board reconsider its action. A letter from Michelle Floyd pointed out that the motion to remove Argue had been made more than four hours into the Oct. 18 meeting and no public input was invited. “We feel these decisions were made out of malice, and by their own words, Betty Argue was targeted for spending too much time actually doing her job,” Floyd wrote. “Furthermore, the same individuals actually commented on tape how little time they actually

spent doing the same job when in the same position.” Arlene Moore expressed her support for the board’s decision regarding Argue’s removal. “She is a nightmare to work with,” Moore wrote. “I’m surprised it took this long, and I feel terrible for anyone who is a victim of her wrath.” An e-mail from Howard Zusel stated that he was surprised that the board had acted in “such an unprofessional and possibly illegal manner.” “Supervisor Argue putting in extra hours and acting in a professional manner on behalf of ITID residents and voters is a positive action that should be rewarded and not punished,” he wrote. “We strongly request that you rethink this action.” Terri Sayre spoke during public comment against Argue’s removal. “I’ve been watching all the meetings all summer long, and I was just appalled at the last meeting,” she said. “It’s embarrassing. The expressions of supervisors laughing, smirking, rolling eyes, not looking at people when they’re speaking, walking out of the room, walking out of the room accepting phone calls — it’s just uncalled for. You’re here to do a job for us… We’re not happy.” At the end of public comment, Argue said that when she was elected last year, she heard from other board members and the public that they wanted more transparency. “This board, in particular, want-

ed to have a fresh look at finances, where our money was going, and making sure that things were being done properly,” she said. “When I was nominated as treasurer, I was honored… I think the best way to learn about the district is through its money. These are your dollars, so I have taken that responsibility very seriously, so I don’t just sign checks. When I come in to sign checks, there’s usually a very large pile, and it usually takes me a couple of hours to go through it. If I have questions, I ask staff for that information.” Argue said that to initiate change, a new set of eyes is needed in order to look at things differently. “I have caught things that should never have gotten to the check-signing situation,” she said. Hager said she appreciates everything that Argue does for the district. “There is no way that Jennifer Hager can do what Betty Argue is doing with that park,” she said. “I appreciate your work on that.” However, Bair said that he has heard that difficulties have arisen because of how Argue has dealt with park issues. “There are problems with the way you do it,” he said. Bair said he told people complaining about issues with Argue that he could not interfere and that they had to go through human relations. “I’m just not going to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the district,” he said, adding that he thought the reason

people were coming to him was that the manager has not been doing his job. “He should have said, ‘Look, go to HR. Take care of it that way,’” Bair said. “That wasn’t being done.” Supervisor Gary Dunkley, who had made the motion to remove Argue, said that ITID had paid an $800 phone bill to Argue that he thought should not have been paid and was not revealed to the board. “I stand behind my vote,” he said. “Ms. Argue does not deserve to be the treasurer.” Argue said that when she made a trip to Canada, she did not have the ability to change her phone plan because it was not in her name. She had asked staff to correct it, which had not been done due to confusion with the district’s phone provider. “I did not try to hide anything,” she said. “There is nothing to hide. If I was trying to hide anything, it was to protect staff who messed up in the process. As a board member, I don’t bring staff issues and air it here at the board. It’s not necessary. It was not my mistake.” Dunkley said he does not use his ITID phone to make personal phone calls. Supervisor Carol Jacobs said she thought legal staff had failed to explain the rules of non-interference with staff to Argue when she became a supervisor. “In Betty’s defense, there was no finance director… so her phone bill, because there was an international exchange, this shouldn’t

have gone this far, but it has because we’ve been minus staff,” Jacobs said. Hager said she could not believe board members wanted to remove Argue over a phone bill. “I really think you guys are digging for a reason,” she said. “I cannot devote a fraction of the time that Betty is putting into this place, and I knew that she would do it, and that’s why she got my vote. She gets a little bit on my nerves, though, sometimes, and so does everyone else, because it gets heated, and I am very nonconfrontational… The reasons that you guys do not want her to be treasurer don’t seem warranted.” Hager reminded her colleagues that the non-interference policy applies to all supervisors. “The policy applies to all of us, 100 percent of the time, not when we want it to,” she said. “He who lives in a glass house should not throw stones.” Viator said that the original intent of bringing back up Argue’s removal was that the board had not provided for public input. “This perception has now been cured,” she said. “We have now been able to allow public comment and input.” Viator said the next course of action would be for one of the board members to make a motion to reconsider the issue. Hager asked for a motion to reconsider, but none was offered by any of the three supervisors who had approved the motion.

Nov. 18 Gospel Concert To Benefit Royal Palm Food Pantry

Royal Palm Covenant Church will host a major fundraising concert in support of the Royal Palm Food Pantry on Saturday, Nov. 18. “An Evening of Gospel Celebration” will take place at Royal Palm Beach High School, located at 10600 Okeechobee Blvd. The featured performer is international Jamaican gospel singer Rev. Kevin Downswell, along with local performers, including Copeland Davis and Company, Prophet Peter Peart of Solid Rock Peart and the Soul Savers, Prophet Peart and the Full House Gospel Choir, Ingrid Hunter, Evangelist Bridget Bulcher and the FCWC Dance Ministry. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the program gets underway at 6 p.m.

Concert tickets are $50 for VIP, $35 for adults in advance, $40 for adults at the door and $20 for children under age 12. The concert will open with a performance by Avae Bernard of the Royal Palm Covenant Church Worship Team. All proceeds collected will support the work of the Royal Palm Food Pantry’s community missions. Downswell’s gift of worship did not surface until the age of 13, when family members and friends overheard him singing. From then on, he would sing at churches, schools and small functions. In 2003, he emerged as a rising gospel artist when he entered and won the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s

Gospel Song Competition. In 2005, Downswell was ordained as an evangelist, the same year he graduated from the University of the West Indies, Mona with a degree in biochemistry. His plans of becoming a doctor would now come to a halt as he stepped into full-time ministry. In 2008, Downswell released his first studio album, Close to You, dubbed “one of the most successful debut projects” by a Jamaican gospel artist. He made the charts that same year with the title track “Close to You.” The album quickly gained steam worldwide, hitting the top spots on charts in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada. Four years later, he released his

sophomore album, The Search Continues, which catapulted his ministry and presence on the local and international gospel scene. The hit single “You Make Me Stronger” has become an anthem for gospel enthusiasts. Downswell has earned many accolades for his work in the gospel ministry, including the awards for 2017 Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Hit Song of the Year for “Goodbye World” and Collaboration of the Year for “Not Afraid” with Rondell Positive by the Sterling Gospel Music Awards. He has won the Youth View Award for Favorite Gospel Artist in Jamaica for the past four consecutive years. Now an ordained evangelist,

author, motivational speaker and international recording artist, Downswell is at the helm of Kevin Downswell Ministries. Royal Palm Covenant Church has been a vital and active member of the western communities for 55 years. Over the past 15 years, Royal Palm Covenant Church has maintained the Royal Palm Food Pantry, a community food pantry serving more than 160 families weekly, and providing grocery baskets and Thanksgiving meals each year. Last year, more than 500 families were fed for Thanksgiving. For more information about the concert, call Rev. Michael Rose at (561) 793-1077, or visit www. rpcchurch.com.

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OUR OPINION

We Must Help Those In Need During This Thanksgiving Season

Elie Wiesel once said, “When a person doesn’t have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity.” Given that we are entering the season of giving thanks, Wiesel’s words are worth pondering. How much gratitude must one have to be worthy in the eyes of others? And does it even matter what others think, or if they even know another’s level of gratitude? While the economy has certainly improved from the difficult times of nearly a decade ago, there are still plenty of Americans struggling day to day, paycheck to paycheck. And we continue to have regular reminders from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that not all is well in our world as we enter the holiday season. So before we start giving thanks for our own blessings, let’s try to show both a little gratitude for the good things in our lives, and help others who aren’t as fortunate. After hurricanes tore through the Caribbean and the Florida Keys earlier this fall, we presented a list of organizations accepting donations to help those in need — and the need is still great, even today. Organizations like the Red Cross (www.redcross.org), Band Aid for America (www.bandaidforamerica.org), Boots on the Ground (www.bootsontheground.org), Mercy Corps (www.mercycorps.org), UNICEF (www.unicefusa. org), Save the Children (www.savethechildren.org) and SPCA International (www.spcai. org) are still working to help those in need. You can also help with the rebuilding effort through Habitat for Humanity (http://share.habitat.org/globalvillage) or volunteer via the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (www.nvoad.org). Locally, there are also plenty of giving options. Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive is underway and lasts until Nov. 17. Folks are encouraged to contribute boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables. Food donations can be dropped off at the Wellington Municipal Com-

plex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Wellington Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), the Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), Ultima Fitness (12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Goddard School (2665 State Road 7) and Schaefer Drugs (12797 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). You can also donate to the United Way’s Project Thanksgiving (www.unitedwaypbc. org/projectthanksgiving), Feed the Hungry (www.feedthehungry.org), Feeding South Florida (www.feedingsouthflorida.org) or the Bill Brooks’ Food for Families Food Drive (www.wptv.com). According to the United Way, more than 210,000 area residents don’t know where their next meal will come from, 64,000 area children do not have enough to eat and one in every seven senior citizens is food insecure. A mere $20 donation will feed a family in need this holiday season. Churches are always lending a hand as well in this season of giving. This includes the Royal Palm Covenant Church, which operates a food pantry all year round in Royal Palm Beach. The church is always looking for food and monetary donations — especially this time of year. Visit www.rpcchurch.com or call (561) 793-1077 to help out. New over the past year, Palms West Presbyterian Church (www.pwpchurch.com) now operates Ruth’s Pantry, helping those in need locally. There’s also the opportunity to volunteer at the Palm Beach County Food Bank (www. pbcfoodbank.org/volunteer) to help support hunger relief in our community. Or, equally important, donate food or host a food drive (www.pbcfoodbank.org/donate-food). Or you can volunteer or donate to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (www.westpalmbeach. va.gov/giving), which helps military veterans in a number of ways. Let’s let our humanity shine through this holiday season.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Salute Our Veterans

Most readers of the Town-Crier and other local newspapers are aware that I no longer write articles, letters to the editor, etc. However, with Veterans Day rapidly approaching, I decided it was time for me to remind everyone just how fortunate we all are to be able to honor our veterans, everyone who has served, and especially those who gave up their lives so that we can enjoy ours. So, let’s hear it for the vets America! Show them that we care and appreciate their sacrifices. I think it is outrageous and un-

dignified that so many Americans treat Veterans Day as just a day off from work and to go to the Veterans Day sales. Shame on you! Years ago, I would purchase a poppy outside Publix and wear it for two weeks to show my honor, gratitude and respect for all those who have served. Today, poppies are hard to fine, and I have to order them from London. I am appalled that approximately one in ten Floridians don’t know what a poppy stands for. The significance of Veterans Day must never ever be forgotten. Where would we be today without our vets?

So, I say, to veterans and families of the fallen across America, I salute you all. Karl Witter The Acreage

America, We Have A Choice To Make

Less than 200 years ago, our 16th president proclaimed that, “A House divided against itself cannot stand.” And yet we are allowing the voices of division to make our differences define us. There are men and women of great vision who see us as we truly

are: one people. We have been fortunate in the past to have people step forward, when we needed them, to remind us that there was “nothing to fear but fear itself” and that we are here by choice. We must not listen to those voices who would divide us, but rather to the voices of tolerance. Never before in our American experience is competent leadership so needed to lift our hearts and unite this great nation. We have a choice to make, and it will affect us as a free people. It’s becoming more clear every day, and that is whether we see ourselves as self-serving ideological groups intent on keeping the “war

without end” over our differences or if we see ourselves as a united people promoting good for all of

our people. The choice is ours! Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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continued from page 1 Florida Department of Transportation is looking at is to have two different levels — one with four “express” higher-speed lanes and one with six “local” lower-speed lanes. The design would be similar to the section of Southern Blvd. where it intersects with Haverhill Road and Military Trail east of Florida’s Turnpike. The date when construction will begin on that project is not as concrete as the SR 7 project, and he emphasized there’s a lot more going on than just these two projects. “There are a lot of projects in the pipeline for your part of Palm Beach County over the next five years,” Uhren said. “We want [the business community’s] input on what projects to prioritize or what projects should be put on hold.” The MPO collaborates with state and federal agencies, as well as the county, municipalities, the

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continued from page 1 pose. Kopp also wanted to know if there were confirmed future occupants for the new components. “The proposed square footage is reflective of the built environment,

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Robinson Tapped As Interim

continued from page 1 said she thought there were two options the board could consider: to allow Special District Services to appoint someone in Woody Wodraska’s place to continue until the board could find a replacement, or to have Director of Operations & Maintenance Rob Robinson stand in until the board can find a replacement.

business community, homeowners’ associations and other resident groups to ensure that the public has ample input into what projects are prioritized, Uhren said. He added that the MPO has four aggregates that guide it: safe, efficient, connected and multi-modal. Uhren explained that in Palm Beach County, multi-modal takes the form of buses, bicycles and pedestrians. The Southern Blvd. project is exploring implementing a number of components that serve more than just motorized vehicles. For buses, this means dedicated pull-offs where drivers can safely load and unload passengers. These stations would include shelters. There is also available technology to enable smart traffic signals — or Traffic Signal Priority — that would allow a bus to send a signal to the traffic lights that would either keep the signal green or speed up the transition from red back to green. On that same project, there will be separate lanes for bicycles, but he said the state has yet to accept the necessity of having a physical barrier between bikes and motor-

ized vehicles. Uhren said he hopes the state will change its mind on this matter. The Southern Blvd. widening project will also have pedestrian paths that are separate from the bike lanes, but they will share crosswalks and bridges. Learn more about the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization at www.palmbeachmpo.org. Brightline, Florida’s fledgling high-speed rail service, is still working toward full operation of its privately funded train service that in its first phase is slated to run between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It will then eventually extend up to Orlando. Howard believes these four metropolitan areas are vastly underserved by the transportation sector, adding that Brightline will help to better serve regional travelers. “There are 500 million individual trips to and from the four cities we will eventually serve every year. Those numbers are astounding,” Howard said. Learn more about Brightline at www.gobrightline.com.

(Above) A proposed design for Southern Blvd./State Route 80 features two different levels, one with four express lanes and one with six local lanes. (Right) An overview of the intersection of Southern Blvd. and Palms West Parkway.

aside from the one building that hasn’t been built, which is the building that we’re talking about tonight. But, there won’t be anything else that will be built onsite,” DeWitt said. “There isn’t a tenant secured at this point.” Board Member Alan Shullman asked whether the Starbucks location will see a rise in traffic compared to what a bank with a drive-through might have created.

“In terms of the traffic, the bank use would ultimately, most likely have needed a drive-through use, so you’re still having that same pattern,” DeWitt said. “With the bank being substituted with the Starbucks, and the retail with just that change, there is a slight increase with that traffic, but by reducing the rest of the overall center that’s not being used, it was an overall reduction.” PZA Board Chair Elizabeth

Mariaca asked DeWitt if the reduction to the center reduced the overall footprint of the space being utilized. “It’s not really a reduction of the footprint. It’s just really, I think, more of the initial stages of the project,” DeWitt said. “More square footage was secured from a traffic perspective than was ultimately used.” Shullman brought up the parking ratio at Building D with the

proposed medical office. “Typically, my experience has been that medical requires a greater parking ratio, typically like 5-1, where general office is 3-1, yet the documents state that it’s the same,” he said. DeWitt said after staff review, they met the parking requirements for the medical office. Growth Management Director Bob Basehart confirmed the code compliance.

“In our code, the parking requirements for medical and general office are the same, five spaces per thousand,” he said. “That’s the same we require for retail as well.” Both items regarding changes to the Village Green Center were approved unanimously. The items next head to the Wellington Village Council for approval, but a meeting date has not yet been set.

“I would personally recommend Rob to stand in until we find someone,” Hager said. “If he’s interested in applying for that position as district manager, then he can do so formally. I think he has done an excellent job. He has a good rapport with everyone, and he has been nothing but professional. I think that’s a good fit.” Supervisor Carol Jacobs pointed out that Robinson is still on probation in his current position, and Parks & Recreation Director Tim Wojnar had the longest time in service to the district. “[Robinson’s] doing an excellent job, but if we need someone

in that spot, I think our parks and rec [director] would be the best,” Jacobs said. “He has been here the longest, and he’s a great guy. He’s one of those directors who basically does everything.” Wojnar, however, was not at the meeting, because there were no parks and recreation items on the reconvened meeting’s agenda. Hager said she would not have any objections to Wojnar, but would prefer that he be there to accept or turn down an offer. Bair said he would prefer to sever the Special District Services contract that evening and ask Rob-

inson to fill in at least as interim manager. Argue asked human relations attorney Lara Donlon whether the board can remove Robinson from his probationary period and appoint him as interim manager, and Donlon said the board could waive probation if it wanted to. Argue made a motion, seconded by Bair, to appoint Robinson interim manager and waive its policy on probation periods. Dunkley said he agreed that the Special District Services contract should be severed that evening, but thought making Robinson manager that night was premature.

“I think we should wait until the next meeting,” he said. “In that time, we can digest what has just happened and be able to put in a replacement.” Argue said she felt Robinson was fully qualified to act as interim manager, adding that the district should not go for two weeks without a manager. Hager agreed, noting that the office needs a point person that employees can go to. “I’m considering it temporary,” she said. “I don’t know that he really wants to do it all the time, but there needs to be someone who is capable of that task. To me, it

seems that he would fit the bill.” Hager called the motion, and it carried with no objections. Todd Wodraska said he would send a final invoice for his company’s services, and suggested that the board discuss Robinson’s compensation. Bair suggested a 10 percent raise on his current salary of about $86,000. Robinson said that was acceptable for the interim position, and it was approved 5-0. Woody Wodraska congratulated the board on making a good decision. “I wish you good luck and good night,” he said.

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CHARLOTTE HANS SOFTBALL TOURNEY HELD AT WELLINGTON’S VILLAGE PARK The Charlotte Hans Foundation, in association with the Palm Beach County Sheriff Office, held its ninth annual softball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Wellington Village Park. The foundation benefits PBSO employees or family members who have experienced a life-altering illness or injury. At the event, Brandon Hall, Robert Ferrell, Maggie Guerrier, Meredith Jacobs and Ana Joseph received monetary support. Wellington donated the use of its facilities, and the teams included employees from the various PBSO districts and departments. For more info., visit www.chansfoundation.com. PHOTOS BY CRAIG CAMPBELL/TOWN-CRIER

Members of the Charlotte Hans Foundation Board of Directors gather before the annual softball tournament.

Jodi and Lisa Benson are the first set of twins to work for the PBSO.

Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Mayor Ann Gerwig and Vice Mayor John McGovern.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office honor guard presents the colors during the national anthem.

“The Knight’s Watch,” a team of District 8 (Wellington) and District 9 (Royal Palm Beach) deputies, played in the event.

Beneficiary Brandon Hall was diagnosed with multiple myeloma earlier this year.

Meredith Jacobs has been with the PBSO for eight years and recently experienced complications during surgery.

The Palm Beach State College Panthers softball team served as volunteer umpires for the tournament.

MARGIE WHITE CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY

Longtime area resident Margie White celebrated her 100th birthday at Greenacres Adult Day Care on Friday, Nov. 3. White was joined by friends and staff at the daycare center for lunch and a celebration to commemorate the milestone. For more information, visit www.greenacresadultdaycare.com. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

100-year-old Margie White with Sam Zutshi.

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Annual Festival Of Trees Returns To Dolly Hand In Belle Glade Nov. 14

Come out and join Santa, the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches’ Choir in the Glades and the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center for the Holiday Festival and Tree-Lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The free event begins at 6 p.m. with Santa arriving at 6:15 p.m. The Festival of Trees will feature a wreath donated by Holiday Creations & Crafts and trees decorated by the Bank of Belle Glade, the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce, Belle Glade Elementary School, the Belle Glade Lions Club, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Erickson Farm, Glade View Elementary School, Glades Day School, Gove Elementary School, the Palm Beach County Property Apprais-

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New Owner At Royal Crown Brings Years Of Haircare Experience

By Craig Campbell Town-Crier Staff Report Sona Smith has been the owner of Royal Crown Beauty & Barber for only two months, but she brings decades of experience. She has owned a haircare business in Palm Beach County for the past 25 years. Her first shop was in Greenacres, but when the opportunity arose to acquire the business on Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach, she jumped at it. Smith’s motto for the shop is “Keeping Haircare Affordable.” She also strives to do a great job for the customer, and the same could be said for the other stylists who work there. Smith sees herself as more of a captain of the team, than as a boss. “I am the leader of the team, and I’m here to support the team by providing them with what they need in order to take care of the customer and make money,” she said. “I’m just like them, only I

get to pay the bills, turn on and off the lights, and lock and unlock the door. I know what it’s like to be on my feet for 10 straight hours every day.” The shop has been in the same location for 30 years, and several of the stylists have been there for more than half of that time. Renee Travis has been cutting and styling hair there for 18 years, while Debbie Bennett has had a chair there for 15 years. Liliana Gilmartin and Angela Chambers each started about six months ago. Chambers specializes in African-American and AfroCaribbean clients. Smith said she is always looking to take on new stylists — with or without experience. “I’m always looking for dedicated team members, and I’m willing to take on the right person — with the right attitude — and teach them the business,” she added. The State of Florida requires hairstylists to receive 16 hours of

Stylist Angela Chambers specializes in African-American and Afro-Caribbean clients.

continuing education every year, and Smith said those requirements can be fulfilled at seminars at annual haircare shows and conventions in Orlando or Miami. She said the primary focus of many of the classes is to ensure those who are cutting and styling hair understand the importance of cleanliness and keeping a sanitary working environment for the customer’s safety, as well as their own. A friend of Smith’s informed her that the business in Royal Palm Beach was available, and she moved as quickly as she could to arrange the financing and move out of her previous location. “I love what I do, and the customers. I got a new boost in my enthusiasm and passion for the business. Then this opportunity popped up,” Smith said. She is the third owner of the business, and the previous owner had run the shop for 18 years. Smith’s goal is to retain the customers from the previous owner, keep the customers from her previous location and add new clients. The majority of her current clients are men, and she said men like to be able to stop and get their haircut without making an appointment, as well as not having to wait too long. All of the stylists have regular customers who do make an appointment with them, but Smith said they are all looking to take on new regulars or walk-in customers. She knows building a great reputation in the community is the key, and Smith is reaching out to potential customers by media advertising and through social media, such as Facebook. Smith said it’s a gamble to take over a different location, and there is a natural tendency to worry about building up a clientele.

Stylist Debbie Bennett, Royal Crown owner Sona Smith and stylist Renee Travis are available to cut and style your hair.

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However, she expects good things ahead. “I know that showing that I’m committed, and being there for the community, will support the business,” she explained. “I put everything in God’s hands and let him take over.” Royal Crown is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is closed on Sundays. Smith said the busiest days are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Royal Crown Beauty & Barber is located in the Royal Plaza North at 11328 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 8, in Royal Palm Beach. To learn more, call (561) 793-9459 or visit www.royalcrownbarberbeauty. com.

Royal Crown Beauty & Barber is located on Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach.

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The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its 16th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show at Veterans Park on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for vendors is $35 for a covered space (limited) and $20 for an open 10x10 space. The village is additionally renting tables and chairs. All items for sale must be handmade products approved by the event coordinator. The deadline for crafters is Friday, Nov. 10. Interested crafters can pick up applications at the Royal Palm Beach Sporting Center at Commons Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. Call (561) 7531232 for more information.

LGLA To Meet On Nov. 16

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association (LGLA) will meet Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. The speaker for the evening will be Palm Beach County Clerk’s

Office Chief Operations Officer of Finance Shannon Ramsey-Chessman, speaking on behalf of Palm Beach County Clerk Sharon Bock. She will be sharing information about the clerk’s office, including an overview of the office, an overview of the county’s economy and information about programs. Attendees should come prepared to ask lots of questions. All residents are welcomed to attend, but only LGLA members can make motions or vote on a motion. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Solar Co-op Information Sessions

Florida Solar United Neighborhoods (FL SUN) has planned several information sessions about the solar-co-op. One session will be held at the Boynton Beach City Library (208 Seacrest Blvd.) on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.; another will be held at the Vista Government Center (2300 N. Jog Road) on Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.; a third session will be

held at the South Florida Science Center (4801 Dreher Trail North) on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m.; and a fourth session will be held Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Library (14350 Hagen Ranch Road). Neighborhoods in Palm Beach County are forming solar coops to save money, making the transition to solar energy easier, while building a network of solar supporters. FL SUN, a nonprofit organization, has helped Florida homeowners bring solar energy into their homes for the past two years. For more information, visit www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ palmbeach.

Concert At Norton Museum

The Norton Museum of Art’s 16th season of its Live at the Norton concert series will open Sunday, Nov. 19. Performances are presented on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the Fisher Gallery. The series opens with the piano duo Gastesi Bezerra presenting ClimateKeys, aiming to increase awareness of the effects of climate change. While museum admission is free,

tickets for the concert series are $5 for members and $10 for non-members, available at the visitor services desk on the day of the concert. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Norton Museum is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.

Benefit For Autism School

The Palm Beach School for Autism will host Comedy & Cocktails, an evening of delicious food and specialty drinks provided by Tito’s Vodka, along with a performance by Bobby Collins, on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. The event will raise funds for technology equipment to assist students with communication, academics and organization. The cost is $125 per person. For more info., or to RSVP, contact Abby Girton at (561) 533-9917 or abbyg@pbsfa. org. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pbsfacomedyand cocktails.eventbrite.com.

Royal Palm Beach To Host ‘Battle Of The Bands’ Nov. 17 At Commons Park

By Craig Robinson Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach is providing an opportunity for young local musicians to showcase their talent this month. A Battle of the Bands is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park amphitheater, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. The Battle of the Bands will start at 7 p.m. The Battle of the Bands is exclusively for teens ages 13 to 19 to participate. However, all ages are welcome to attend the event. Special Event Coordinator Rochelle Wright is organizing the event and said any bands who want to register have until Friday, Nov. 10 to do so. A completed form

and video of the group is required in order to participate. There is no registration fee. The grand prize is $250 and the opportunity to be featured in an upcoming special event concert. “We want to provide exposure for young talent in the community and to support teens and their musical endeavors,” Wright said. The event is free of charge, and there will be also be a Food Truck Invasion and a live interactive DJ, along with field and interactive sporting games. Also onsite will be a teen fun zone, which requires the purchase of a $5 bracelet. For additional information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com, or contact Wright at (561) 753-1232 or rwright@royalpalmbeach.com.

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MEDICAL SPECIALISTS HOST OPEN HOUSE & HEALTH FAIR ON WRMC CAMPUS Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches held an Open House Health Fair, hosted by Wellington Regional Medical Center, at its Wellington location (10115 W. Forest Hill Blvd. on the WRMC campus) on Thursday, Nov. 2. The event offered free health screenings and office tours to guests, who met with MSPB’s doctors, administration and staff members. For more information, visit www.mspbhealth.com. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWEINSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

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Mary Lou Bedford of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and MSPB CEO Elizabeth Strombom listen as WRMC CEO Robbin Lee speaks at the open house.

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ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD AT WANDERERS CLUB Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its 36th annual Wellington Golf Classic on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wanderers Club to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. The morning began with a continental breakfast after registration, followed by scramble-style play on the golf course. A rocket launcher and a hole-in-one contest added fun to the game. Following golf, a buffet meal and silent auction took place at the award luncheon. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Mickey Smith, Todd Barron, Craig Morris, Neil Hirsch, Ray Mooney and Elliot Bonner.

Closest to the pin winner Brandon Schulte and longest drive winner Jason O’Brien.

Neil Hirsch with State Rep. Matt Willhite.

Jamie Marceaux of the Nickler Group, Craig Morris of Ernst & Young and Mickey Smith of Lesser, Lesser Landy & Smith.

First-place winners Elliot Bonner, Nicole Papadakis, Brandon Schulte and Rick Bielan.

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The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon on Friday, Nov. 3 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Lunch was catered by Pirates Well. Danny Grant and his Cowboy Circus entertained the guests and invited several to participate in the fun. For information about future events, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5189. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Joanna Cunningham Named To The Dress For Success Board Of Directors

The Sassin team from Wellington takes part in the Buddy Walk.

23rd Annual Buddy Walk A Great Success

The 23rd annual Buddy Walk, held on Oct. 15 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, was attended by more than 2,000 people and grossed more than $165,000 to support the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s education and advocacy programs. The event was chaired by Daniela Chea. Major sponsors included G4S (Presenting Sponsor), Extraordinary Charities (Presenting Sponsor), Greenberg Traurig, Amtrust Bank, Cohen & Son Wealth Management of Raymond James, Delray Beach Elks Lodge

#1770, Florida Crystals, Publix, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, and Tuscany 3PL. The top fundraising team was Ben-Jammin’s Buddies, spearheaded by the Sassin family of Wellington, which raised more than $24,000. The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a nonprofit educational resource, support and advocacy organization, which has been empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families since 1980. Visit www. goldcoastdownsyndrome.org for more information.

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Wellington resident Joanna Cunningham, Greenacres city clerk and PIO, was recently appointed to the board of directors of Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches. She has supported the organization for several years and was thrilled to learn she will have a more direct role with the nonprofit organization. Community service is nothing new to Cunningham. She was appointed by governors Charlie Crist and Rick Scott to serve on the Legislative Committee for Intergovernmental Relations and the Commission on Human Relations

as a state commissioner. She was previously appointed to the Wellington Education Committee, and was in Big Brothers/Big Sisters for five years. She also volunteers her time for veteran causes, recently hosting an ice cream social and bingo at the VA nursing home, and as a cancer survivor has participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Bark for Life events. The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and develop-

ment tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Many women in the program are single mothers, domestic violence survivors or women who have found themselves having to re-enter the workforce. Ages range from 18 to 70. Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches is holding a fundraiser, the “Style for Hope” luncheon, which will coincide with International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2018 at the Kravis Center. Tickets are available for purchase and sponsorships are available at http:// palmbeaches.dressforsuccess.org.

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Kids Cancer Foundation Hosts Jenna McCann Golf Tournament In Wellington

On Friday, Oct. 27, the 11th annual Kids Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament in memory of Jenna McCann was held at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The shotgun golf tournament was not only a fun day of golf, but also included a luncheon, awards presentation, raffles, and both live and silent auctions. All proceeds from the event went to the Kids Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to provide hope and support local

children and families battling childhood cancer. The tournament is named in memory of Jenna McCann, a local warrior who lost her battle with cancer at the age of four. McCann touched the lives of so many people in the western communities, and to this day continues to work her magic through events like this. For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org or contact Michelle O’Boyle at michelle@kidscancersf.org.

First-place winners Jay Lindquist, Nick Diamond, Ron Lafoy and Karl Robinson.

Second-place winners Michael Illsley, Anthony Petrone, Frank Torcaro and Richard Illsley.

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY LEN BAER SPEAKS AT WELLINGTON CARES

On Friday, Oct. 27, the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition hosted its fifth annual Coalition Champions Award Luncheon honoring the 2017 Coalition Champion winners and nominees. Among the honorees were local high school students from Wellington and Royal Palm Beach. Shown above are honoree County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay with honoree Chloe Calderon, a student at Royal Palm Beach High School, and nominee Andrea Valencia, a student at Wellington High School.

Childhood cancer survivor Johnny and mom Tina Resnick.

Elder law attorney Len Baer of Legal Baer spoke to Wellington Cares volunteers about “The Art of the Steal” during a recent meeting. Baer is the former deputy chief of the Major Crimes Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. He informed the group of what individuals need to be aware of to avoid being a victim in person and online. For more information, visit www.legalbaer.com. Shown right is attorney Len Baer with Wellington Cares founder Kathy Foster.

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Polo Park Middle Hosts Night Of Science NEW HORIZONS HELPS

Polo Park Middle School hosted its fifth annual Night of Science on Wednesday, Oct. 25. With nearly 1,000 attendees, the evening was an entertaining, interactive and exciting event. “With the onus of science education geared toward curriculum and testing, it’s nice to offer students an opportunity to explore science and technologies geared toward their interests,” said Shaun Stabler, the event’s organizer. “Between our science fair and exhibits, students can test their own ideas and discover solutions to global problems.”

The event ran from 6 until 8 p.m. and was highlighted by the interactive, hands-on exhibits provided by the South Florida Science Center, including building and racing magnetic cars, a liquid nitrogen demonstration and a bridge building activity, among other exciting booths. Polo Park highlighted its new STEM programs with demonstrations in 3D printing, robotics and computer coding. Along with student science fair projects, the cafeteria hosted the South Florida Science Center’s Discovery Dome Planetarium, where guests could

view the wonders of space. Barnes & Noble, along with Jurassic Parts, hosted interactive booths with STEM activities in the media center. More than 30 student volunteers from the National Junior Honor Society were on hand to help ensure that the event went smoothly and everyone had a good time. “It really was a great experience,” NJHS President Sarah Garfield said. “My favorite part was interacting with the incoming students. I think it is beneficial for students to learn about our school, with the knowledge of former

ones. NJHS students show signs of leadership and citizenship, and I’m glad students and parents got the insight of our school, the programs, students, teachers and a little bit of fun.” Radio station Wild 95.5 broadcasted live from the courtyard, while food trucks served a variety of delicious foods. “This year’s event was bigger and better than ever. It was great to see so many people coming out to see what we do at Polo Park,” Principal Ann Clark said. “We’re already planning next year’s event.”

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New Horizons Elementar y School recently partnered with the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide support to the hurricane relief efforts on Puerto Rico. Over the span of a week, New Horizons was able to collect donations from students and their families, which were picked up by the president of the Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jose Pagan. New Horizons donated canned foods, bottled water, batteries, flashlights, baby supplies and other items in need for the Puerto Rican people. Shown left is school guidance counselor Diana Regalado-Borges with Jose Pagan.

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(Above) Guests gather for a liquid nitrogen demonstration. (Left) Night of Science guests enjoy the Jurassic Parts display.

Seminole Ridge SGA’s ‘Tricks’ Were A Treat

The Seminole Ridge High School student government association’s second annual trickor-treat food drive Oct. 27 was a huge success, with more than 200 members of the Hawk community coming out to donate food and take part in a family-safe, on-campus trick-or-treat. There was music, games and even a haunted TV studio. The SGA collected more than 500 items for Ruth’s Food Pantry in Loxahatchee. College App Week a Success — The SRHS School Counseling Department hosted its annual College Application Week from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27, with nearly two-thirds of Hawk seniors completing and submitting applications to at least one college or university. Many of the Hawks identify themselves as first-generation college students, and SRHS wishes them every success after their graduation in May. Marching Band Continues to Hit the Right Notes — Earlier this month, the SRHS Winged Regiment marching band had its annual music assessment, conducted by the Florida Bandmasters Associ-

ation. The musicians received a grade of Superior in every category and earned a Superior overall as well. In addition, the regiment took part with 17 area bands in the Jupiter High School marching band competition Oct. 28, earning the gold for Best Music Performance and Best Percussion and taking the silver in their class and overall. Hawk Battalion on the Move — On Friday, Nov. 10, the Seminole Ridge Army JROTC Hawk Battalion color guard will present and post the nation’s colors at an 8:30 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony at the Renaissance Charter School in Wellington, and as part of a 6 p.m. Veterans Day celebration at Golden Corral in Royal Palm Beach. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the entire Hawk Battalion will march in the Wellington Veterans Day parade. SRHS to Host FAFSA Lab — The SRHS school counseling department will host a FAFSA open lab from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 in the media center. All Hawk seniors and their parents are welcome to visit during the lab session to get help in completing their

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On Oct. 21, students from Panther Run Elementary School were honored at the Florida duck stamp award ceremony. This annual event takes place at the Ding Darling Refuge in Sanibel Island. This is the 18th year that art teacher Lyda Barrera has submitted artwork from her students for the contest. She works with the students at Panther Run’s after school art club. Every year, many of her students have placed in the competition. Shown right are Riley Shea, Maya Koppada and Grace Bostwick with Barrera.

TKA Raises $7,000 For Needy In Nicaragua

Nicole Kuryel and Hannah Pardo welcome a group of trick-or-treaters to the Seminole Ridge event. FAFSA applications. Applicants Sponsored by Junior Achievement should bring a copy of their 2016 of the Palm Beaches, Edwards will tax returns and their FSA IDs. present at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 Global Entrepreneurship Week in the auditorium. For more infor— The SRHS Future Business mation, contact candice.ashurst@ Leaders of America chapter, along palmbeachschools.org. with Principles of EntrepreneurStudents of the Week — Conship classes, will celebrate Global gratulations to the Students of the Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 13- Week for Oct. 30 through Nov. 17. Among the week’s events: a 3: Chloe Bowie (grade 9), Ajani presentation by Samuel Edwards, Frank (grade 10), Jadelyn Bruce a digital marketing strategist and (grade 11) and Julia Galvan (grade 2009 Seminole Ridge graduate. 12).

Students and families of The King’s Academy collectively raised more than $7,000 for homebuilding projects for those living in the barrios of Nicaragua. Homecoming 2017 marks the second time that TKA has worked alongside the nonprofit Hope Project International to serve the underprivileged. From the donations that were collected in the lunch room to generous online giving, the TKA family raised enough money to provide homes for six families in the Nicaraguan community of Cristo Rey.

In January, 48 TKA students will have the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua and serve the local community through homebuilding and dedications. “The trip is an excellent opportunity for students to work extremely hard and serve others in need,” said Stephen Kimpel, TKA director of student ministries. “We are very blessed to be able to serve in this way.” The King’s Academy is a Christian school serving more than 1,400 students from preschool through 12th grade. For more information, visit www.tka.net.

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My ‘Expert’ Opinion: November Is A Great Time To Buy Property

Here’s what I’ve learned about real estate: November is a good month to buy it. It may have something to do with taxes coming due and people wanting to unload it before the end of the year, I don’t know. Whatever it is, November is good for real estate. So, I bought some. I already own a home, a rental property and a store and, of the three, I have the most fun in the store. The home seems to shelter a lot of dirty dishes and laundry, while the rental property is needy. So, I bought another store. Here’s how I operate: 1. I wake up Mark from a sound sleep, yelling “Now is the time!” Misunderstanding me, he smiles, but then I jump out of bed. “Where are you going?” he asks. I

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The Sonic BOOMER reply, “It’s time to buy real estate! I feel it in my bones!” Now he grumbles and mutters something under his breath, but he gets dressed anyway because he loves me, although I don’t know why. 2. We drive up and down the streets of our neighborhood for hours while I take notes and make phone calls. He eventually

pretends we’re out of gas just to escape the car for a few minutes. 3. We tour a few places and, discouraged, head for home. 4. The next day, I wake him up yelling, “Today is the day!” and, still groggy, he smiles again until he realizes what I’m talking about. Still, he gets dressed and off we go. He’s a saint. 5. We tour a few places and, discouraged, I say, “Let’s head for home.” But Mark has pulled into the parking lot of a former medical supply store (wheelchairs etc.). I just sit there. “No interest?” he asks (exhausted, we are now down to two-word communication). I shrug (no words at all). But the more I look at this long, low building with its awful blue

trim and hideous sign forecasting death, I realize it might work. I mean, my current store is in a former funeral home. How bad could it be? 6. I get out and walk around. It has a lot of the same features I like in my current store — a place out front to put my sale stuff, a counter right in the middle where I would’ve put it anyway, and lots of room. What you must understand about me is that I did not major in business, so I’m generally flying by the seat of my pants. I have no couth. I don’t know the lingo. I also don’t watch “the markets,” whatever they are. My first store cost me $102,500, so I figure I know what stores cost — $102,500. I was surprised to discover that prices have gone up. Now they wanted

$175,000 for a store. What? Why? At any rate, the owner of the wheelchair store wouldn’t entertain my offer of $102,500; he wanted $135,000. Hmmm. That’s more than $102,500 but less than $175,000. Plus, the place is double the size of my current store. Using my rudimentary math skills, it seemed like a good deal. I looked over and Mark was hurriedly pulling bills out of his wallet, definitely a positive sign. (“The dirt is worth 135,” he whispered to me.) Today we’re going to the bank to see if we can lock it up. Of course, the building has a few flaws. It’s not on the main thoroughfare, which I’d prefer. Its back corner is closer to water than I’d like. And, oh yeah, a tree fell on it.

New ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is The Best Of Marvel’s Weakest Series

The good news is that Thor: Ragnarok is the best of the Thor films. OK, that really is not too difficult. But the film also works as a buddy film, with some good laughs. It hit my ultimate compliment for any movie: I not only did not look at my watch at any time, but when the film moved toward the end, I was actually both surprised and sorry. The Thor franchise has been the weakest of all the Marvel films; simply unfunny as the big guy loses his strength for a bit and then gets it back while his brother Loki creates mischief. This new movie turns a lot of that on its ear. New Zealand director Taika Waititi, who also plays a supporting role, has made even Thor funny. In the new film, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returns to Asgard, having put off Ragnarok (the end of Asgard) a bit longer, and finds his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) running the place with Odin gone. They find

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler the old god with the help of Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), only to find that Odin (Anthony Hopkins) is ready to die and that Ragnarok had begun as their older sister Hela (Cate Blanchett) was beginning a takeover. Shocked, since neither had ever heard of her, they return, and she beats the daylights out of them, destroying Thor’s hammer and tossing them out of Asgard. Thor wakes up on Sakaar, a planet run by the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), where he is quickly captured by alcoholic

Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson). He is forced to fight the Grandmaster’s champion in a gladiator match. And guess who the champion is? Right, the Hulk. Thor tries friendship, which doesn’t work too well, but they fight to a draw, and the two wind up sharing quarters. Loki is around, working with the Grandmaster, but eventually helps Thor and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) escape, planning to betray them. But Thor outsmarts him (for a change). There’s a nice battle in air cars as our heroes, plus Valkyrie, fight their way back to Asgard, where Heimdall (Idris Elba) has been helping the people escape the horrors of Hela with her scruffy assistant Scurge (Karl Urban). These sequences set off the comedy wonderfully; we see decent people being pushed around and root for them. Thor and the others get back, and there are actually a few interesting twists that

really work. Scurge becomes a hero, Loki behaves himself and Valkyrie redeems herself. The cast is very good. Hemsworth actually carries off the comedy. Hiddleston is, as expected, good. Blanchett clearly had fun being able to go all camp. Thompson, whose character will continue in future movies, is a real find. She was great in action scenes and handled the acting chores wonderfully. Elba was really good; as the guardian of most of the regular people, he stood out, by far the most decent character in the film. Waititi as a revolutionary made of rocks has some great lines. My favorite: “I ran a revolution but didn’t print enough pamphlets.” Goldblum does his usual shtick and is good in his limited role. I enjoyed Rachel House as his bloodthirsty assistant. Yes, the filmmakers shred Norse mythology. Loki was not the son of Odin or

Thor’s brother. Hela was not his big sister but his daughter (and they did get along). The gods here are far more diverse than they ever were in the actual mythology, but Elba and Thompson are good, so who cares? The movie is fast-paced, so quick that the fact that most of the CGI is similar to that of other films (I had a flashback to some of the Star Wars films in the battle of Sakaar) does not really matter. What does count is that while the comedy was good, the look at the impact of the gods on regular people really counted as well. It was a great counterpoint. It is not the best of all the Marvel Universe movies, but it is in the top half of them. And it is a setup for the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War coming in May. This is a fun movie that I enjoyed far more than any other film of the last few months. Go see it.

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WOMEN’S GROUP PREPARES A DOZEN BLANKETS TO DONATE TO THE YWCA

Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. After a delicious buffet, the ladies tied a dozen blankets ready to donate to the YWCA’s Harmony House. Mair Armand welcomed guests and new members. Since Nov. 23 is Thanksgiving, President Cheryl Dunn Bychek had each person give a brief reason why they felt thankful. For more information about the group, e-mail Mair Armand at mair.armand1@gmail.com or call (561) 635-0011. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Kristi Sander, Mimi Barnhart and Carolyn Hmara.

Members tie blankets for the YWCA’s Harmony House.

Mair Armand welcomes guests and new members.

Marcella Ketcham and Mayor Anne Gerwig tie blankets.

Nancy Stellway and Allyson Samiljan.

Jill Anderson, Nancy Stellway, Sue Olevith, Kristen Nicho and Susie Barnes.

Faye Ford with President Cheryl Dunn Bychek.

Good As Gold: Wellington Honored As ‘Florida Green’ Government The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has recognized the Village of Wellington as a “Florida Green” local government for achieving the gold level of certification. To earn “Florida Green” building certification, a local government must meet the requirements of a comprehensive list of criteria and earn a minimum level of points, organized in terms of department functions, which are outlined in the FGBC’s Local Government Standards. FGBC President Jeremy Nelson said that Wellington joins 91 local governments in the state that have been certified or registered to certify as an official “Florida Green” government. “Sustainability is inherent in Wellington’s vision and mission, and in its role as stewards of the public’s resources and trust,” Nelson said. “The gold level certification is a special and significant accomplishment for Wellington.” Environmental sustainability is defined as responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources. Wellington practices en-

Rotary

School Lunch

continued from page 1 “So, each school gets stuck with the deficit.” Kemp said every school region within Palm Beach County is affected by a school lunch deficit in some form. “So, they have to take the money from somewhere else. The central school board is actually going to distribute the money,” Kemp said. “Every area within Palm Beach County is covered by the

Big Dog

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continued from page 1 we realized with using the facility, things were missing.” One change was to the boarding dog center, which will be in the final construction phase, and does not change the size but the shape. “The square footage has not increased,” she said. “What we did with the adoptable dog housing wings, we have duplicated it for the long-term boarding.” The veteran dog training center, which will be training companion dogs for veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), will not be housing veterans with the dogs on site, as had been rumored, she said. “This will be a training center where we take our rescue dogs, and we turn them into emotional support dogs for veterans with PTSD, and once we get this building built, we hope to train more than 500 dogs a year to help veterans suffering from this,” Simmons said. That building did not change in size, but was moved a little to the east, but still meets all the setback requirements. The education center is proposed to be moved away from D Road and has increased in size by 1,950

vironmental sustainability to help ensure that the needs of residents are met without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila presented the award earlier this month. FGBC’s Green Local Government Certification program is the only one of its type in the state endorsed by the Florida Legislature, the Florida League of Cities and the Florida League of Mayors. The program is performance based, not prescriptive, and certified governments have found that many of their existing programs and policies contributed to the point total needed for certification. Being local, FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with climate specific criteria to address issues caused by Florida’s unique topography, hot-humid environment and natural disasters. “Becoming ‘Florida Green’ is an opportunity for local governments to establish sustainable practices that can be carried out on a systematic basis, and sets in motion a process that will extend beyond election terms and protect

the community for years to come,” Davila said. In recent years, Wellington’s push toward sustainability involves infrastructure change that impact the village in a positive way in the key areas of infrastructure, transportation, water, natural resources, energy and recycling. “The Florida Green Building Coalition certified Wellington as a ‘Green Local Government,’ recognizing our conscientious green building efforts in creating a more sustainable Florida,” Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes said. Green solutions are merely the first steps on a path that the Village of Wellington is taking into a future where residents will live in a more environmentally friendly way. In its bid to enhance the value of the community and promote environmentally friendly options, Wellington has spread the sustainability message throughout its core values. Wellington is poised to exchange ideas for future green efforts with regional and local partners contributing to the global push for environmental improvement. Learn more about the program at www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Associate Planner Branden Millen, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Florida Green Building Coalition Executive Director C.J. Davila, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Michael Drahos and Vice Mayor John McGovern.

school board. So, the schools all have these deficits that come up.” Originally, the local club did not know what to do with the money it won from the Great Charity Challenge, held annually at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. “We had a schedule to actually enhance our normal giving process. We’ve got several charities that we give to on a regular basis every year, such as Back to Basics and the Lord’s Place,” Kemp said. “And we also have our scholarship fund, where we give student scholarships out every year.” Kemp said one idea was to

supplement the money given to those regular organizations and programs. “The subject of paying off the deficit, just for Wellington schools, came up, and we kicked that around,” Kemp said. “At the meeting, one of the guys said, ‘Why don’t we try to make a big splash of this and see what the whole Palm Beach County number is?’ So, we set about trying to find out what that is.” Once connected with the school district, they learned that the winnings would be able to support the cause. “We devised that at the November board meeting, we

would go and present the money,” Kemp said. “They were excited about doing that.” Kemp stressed that it is a chance for the club to continue aiming toward its overall mission to support disadvantaged youth across many communities. “One of the stipulations of the Great Charity Challenge, although we normally do this anyway, is that you have to spend it within Palm Beach County,” Kemp said. “So, we thought this would just be an excellent way of doing it in one swoop, and also get some publicity for Rotary in general, because we’re always looking for new

members. We thought this would be a good way of doing it, and also it would help out a lot of families.” Just as the Great Charity Challenge checks in with the club to ensure that the money is staying in Palm Beach County, the Wellington Rotary will ensure that the school district follows through with the club’s goal to alleviate the deficit accrued in the meal program. “We made that stipulation in what it has got to go for,” Kemp said. “In fact, the person I’m doing most of the [coordination with] is the person responsible for that part of the school district’s activities.

She actually handles the financial side of the school lunch program.” Kemp encouraged members of the public to join local club members at the Nov. 15 meeting for the check presentation at the Palm Beach County School District offices at 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., just west of Congress Avenue. “We got this extra money. It’s basically found money, and we’re using it all in one swoop to help as many people as possible,” he said. For more information about this or other Wellington Rotary programs, contact Kemp at larry. kemp@comcast.net or visit www. wellingtonrotary.org.

square feet, from 7,500 to 9,450 square feet, in order to provide indoor training when it’s raining. Simmons explained that the location near D Road is noisy with heavy traffic. “We’ll use the center not only for educating school-age children, but also for when it’s raining outside to hold indoor training classes for your dogs, for your puppies. The better location for the center is on the back side of the lakes… where it’s in a quieter location.” The adoptable dog building was shortened by 862 square feet, from 19,968 to 19,106 square feet, in order to preserve some oak, cypress and other native trees on the site. The senior dog sanctuary, originally planned as one 3,556-squarefoot building, has been expanded to three separate facilities, with 2,247 square feet for small dogs, 2,200 square feet for medium dogs and 1,200 square feet for large dogs. “One thing that we have found by occupying the property, trying to mix using the existing house, and mixing big dogs in one room, and little dogs in another room, and medium dogs in another room, the whole point of a senior sanctuary is for them to be able to live out their lives with us if they’re not going to get adopted because they need kidney medication or they have diabetes, or are blind or whatever,” she said.

Simmons said they also learned from moving into the facility that they don’t have enough room for heartworm-positive dogs, and added a 1,080-square-foot “Heart Village.” “All 56 of our dogs we took in from Hurricane Harvey are heartworm positive,” she said, explaining that heartworm, contracted from mosquito bites, is a very curable disease and preventable with oral medication, but it’s an expensive treatment that requires three months of quiet, cage rest, leash walking only, and no exercise while the dog is going through treatment. “We want to create a separate place for the heartworm-positive dogs,” she said. “We normally have 30 to 40 in treatment at one time, so we wanted to create Heart Village… where the dogs can live comfortably while they’re going through their treatment.” Simmons added that Big Dog gets five to seven dogs a week that are found in the community roaming the streets and requested an 800-square-foot quarantine room for them. “Some nice person has picked them up before they got hit by a car, and they’re brought to our facility,” she said. “We would like a small building for quarantined dogs. We don’t know if they’ve had vaccines; we don’t know whose they are. We post them on

Loxahatchee Lost and Found. We post them on Palm Beach County’s web site, and 90 percent of them do get reclaimed.” She said the room would be separate from a larger quarantine facility where the center takes dogs from other shelters. Meanwhile, the lake was increased in size from 1.5 to 2.5 acres from dredging to raise the overall land elevation 2.5 feet. “We put a half-million dollars into our infrastructure, so it drains very well,” Simmons said. Preserve areas were enlarged to save more trees, and moved from the interior of the site to the northeast, southeast and southwest corners. Concrete walkways that originally ran around the outside of the fenced areas of the site were transformed to grass interior walkways. “All it did was incite the dogs to run up to the fence when they hear people walking,” she said. “They weren’t necessary, so we eliminated them. We decided around the lake to do a nice grass walkway instead of concrete.” Councilman Todd McLendon said part of the original plan was that D Road would get paved from Okeechobee Blvd. to the south end of the Big Dog site. “You guys gave the town $100,000,” McLendon said. “And it’s still not done,” Simmons said.

“I’m thinking it might be more efficient if we gave you the $100,000 back and you all did the project,” McLendon said. “Is that something you guys would be agreeable to?” “Not without me getting what that is going to cost,” she said. “I heard you say you’re doing 50-50 with everybody else, so I’ll get some bids.” McLendon also noted that the gates on D Road were specified that they would be used only for deliveries and wanted a condition to that effect. Jim Fleischmann, the town’s planning consultant, noted that the applicant is asking for 5,300 square feet in addition to the current approval of 59,774 square feet on the 33-acre site, which is an increase of 8.8 percent. “The maximum floor area ratio in an AR [agricultural residential] district is 0.15,” he said. “The existing floor area ratio is 0.04138. The 5,300 square feet will increase it to 0.04505, which is only about 30 percent of what the maximum floor area ratio is on the property.” Fleischmann added that the Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval with conditions, including that the parking lot be reconfigured to accommodate buses. McLendon raised a question about the protected areas on the site, which are designated as “wa-

ters of the state,” and asked Simmons if she had obtained letters or permits from the South Florida Water Management District or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Simmons said she had advice from her consultant that it was not necessary. “We have five buildings that have [certificates of occupancy] already, so we’re not starting over with processes and changing stuff like that,” she said. “I’m not going to find another avenue for you guys to hold up any more of my permits or any more of my COs.” “I’m not sure if that’s another process,” McLendon said, addressing the council. “If they’ve already said no, then they should be able to put that in written form and be done with it. I do want to add that there were a lot of people who were upset when [Big Dog] came in here originally. We had a very bad relationship when they came in here. Of course, we blame it on them, they blame it on us. To see them expand before they’re even complete with their original construction, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I’m not going to vote for it.” After more discussion, McLendon made a motion to approve the amended site with an added condition that the D Road entrance would be used for deliveries only. It carried 3-2 with McLendon and Mayor Dave Browning dissenting.

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POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER RETURNS TO WELLINGTON

Standing Room Only Productions presented its popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington Community Center. The theme for the event was “1987 High School Reunion,” and featured actors portraying characters at their 1987 class reunion. When a mysterious murder occurred, it was up to each guest to piece together the clues and identify the suspect. Attendees dressed in 1980s themed attire and prizes were awarded. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Some people just have vivid imaginations. Take artist Gisela Pferdekamper, for instance. She and her husband live in a gorgeous log home on Collecting Canal Road. Tucked away beside it, in a converted barn, Gisela spends many hours each day working on her art. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Wellington Lets Lead Slip Away In Loss To Atlantic

On Friday, Nov. 3, the Wellington High School football team traveled to Atlantic High School in Delray Beach in hopes for a win to stay alive in the post-season race, but watched an early lead slip away in a 21-5 loss to the Eagles. The loss closed the book on the Wolverines’ season with a 4-5 record. Page 27

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On Nov. 3, the Seminole Ridge High School football squad hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School, with the winner claiming the “Best of the West” cup. The Hawks retained the cup another year, shutting out the Wildcats 20-0. With the win, Seminole Ridge ended the regular season 8-2. Page 27

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Cars And Horses Together In ‘Horse Power’ Art Series

Some people just have vivid imaginations. Take artist Gisela Pferdekamper, for instance. She and her husband, Howald, live in a gorgeous log home on Collecting Canal Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Tucked away beside it, in a converted barn, Gisela spends many hours each day working on her art. These include paintings, sculptures, painted life-sized fiberglass horses and tagines, special cooking pots in which vegetables cook in their own natural juices. Whatever pops into her head — and what popped into her head recently were cars. Gisela has been painting her whole life. Marrying art with horses, her other passion, was natural. In 1983, she and Howald brought 33 Hanoverian horses to their original South Florida home in White Fences, which Howald developed and promoted as a dressage center. They founded the Palm Beach Dressage Derby and bred Hanoverians. A disclaimer: I once owned a grandson of Garibaldi, their stallion, and have long been a great fan of Gisela’s art. Like Gisela herself, her paintings and sculptures reflect her whimsical style and incorporate a sense of humor. Walking around her property, her humorous take on life becomes apparent: a sculpture of a peacock roosting on a tree stump. Giant fingers reaching up out of the ground as if cradling a tree. Many of her pieces include her trademark big, round horses doing things they wouldn’t normally consider. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg Which brings me back to the cars. “I first got the idea this past May,” Gisela recalled. “I have a friend who works in a Mercedes dealership, and perhaps that’s where it started. As I was driving home one day, I happened to be behind a Mercedes and noticed the star-like logo on the trunk. For some reason, I started thinking about how cars’ engines are calibrated in units called horse power. Then I started thinking about literal horse power, and how funny it would be to see a horse interacting with the logo, coming out if it. Slick, shiny horses, sort of like cars. Literal horse power.” Gisela started work right away, and before too long she embarked on a whole series of “Horse Power” paintings incorporating the logos of different autos. In addition to the original Mercedes, there are canvases depicting horses interacting with the logos of a Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, VW, Cadillac, Porsche, Audi, Alpha-Romeo, Corvette, Bentley, Ford Mustang (a natural), and my favorite, Jaguar. In that canvas, the horses port jaguar spots and long cat tails. “I do some research on the cars to get the

Gisela Pferdekamper with some of the artwork from her Horse Power series. colors right,” Gisela said. “If the cars feature fashioned in her mind by the time she begins a special color, I make the horses that color. each painting. The Ferrari has a special red that’s their main “I see it already finished in my head. Somecolor, and I copied it exactly. The Jaguars have times I start with the auto’s logo, which has a special green. I used it for the background.” to be interesting,” she said. “Then I figure out You can view Gisela’s Horse Power paint- how to integrate the horses into it. I really liked ings at www.artbygisela.com. Individual prints the Bentley logo, with its wings, so I placed it are available, and you can buy a 2018 calendar in the middle of the horses, to make them look featuring all 12. like they have wings, like Pegasus.” Gisela doesn’t make sketches of her paintMost of the time, she starts with the horses ings. The form of the painting is already fully See ROSENBERG, page 29

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NPI GROUP SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Members of the Wellington First! Chapter of Network Professionals Inc. (NPI) volunteered their time and skills to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County on Saturday, Oct. 28. NPI volunteers worked with Habitat staff to install windows in a home in Greenacres that a deserving family will move into right before the holidays. NPI Wellington First! members are local business people and entrepreneurs who reside and work in Wellington and the surrounding communities and provide great services to their customers and community. Shown above are Shelley Siegel, Roy Siegel, Sharon Simon, Dale Gieske, Teri Lane Gieske, Jeff McElroy, Mariana Lockett, Bill Smith, Shana Sasko and Derf Sasko.

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Economic Council Names Michele Jacobs As Chief Strategy Officer

The Economic Council of Palm Beach County recently announced that Michele Jacobs has joined the organization as its chief strategy officer. Jacobs, who is a Palm Beach County resident, spent the last 10 years with the Forbes Company as its corporate director of marketing and operations for the Florida portfolio. In this role, she oversaw functions related to branding, market strategies, public relations, operations, special events, philanthropy and community involvement on behalf of the company. “We welcome Michele as the new chief strategy officer for the Economic Council, and we look forward to continuing the momentum we’ve developed in recent years for our community,” said Michael DeBock, CEO of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. “The addition of Michele on our leadership team will help create the ability to take the council and its members to a whole new level of status in our community, region and state.” Jacobs sits on the board of directors for the Honda Classic and also serves on the executive committee and as chair of the grants committee, shaping the strategic direction of the

grants process. She is also an active board member of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Quantum House and the local chapter of the American Heart Association. She has been recognized by the community for her work by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, WXEL and Kid Sanctuary. “Her drive toward excellence in all that she pursues, extensive experience with strategic developments, marketing and branding, along with her love for Palm Beach County and passion for our community makes her the perfect fit to join the professional staff of this council. Michele will directly contribute in the achievement of our objectives and aid the council in its newly reimagined purpose,” said H. William “Bill” Perry, managing shareholder of Gunster and chair of the Economic Council’s Board of Directors. This past year, the Economic Council has focused on the need to improve Palm Beach County’s schools and infrastructure and on affordable housing in the area. The Economic Council was instrumental in supporting and passing the one

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Wellington Cares Shatters Goals At Third Annual Luncheon

Property Tax Collection Now Underway With An Early-Pay Discount

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon announced recently that the 2017 property tax payment collection began five days ahead of the traditional Nov. 1 start date. The early opening extended the 4 percent discount available through November. Additional early payment discounts are 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February. Gannon’s office mailed 609,649

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tax bills to Palm Beach County property owners on Oct. 31, but taxpayers do not need a copy of their tax bill to pay now. The agency encourages taxpayers to save time and money by paying online at www. pbctax.com using eCheck, which is free. Payments are also being accepted at all seven service centers. The 2017 total tax billing is $3.7 billion with nearly 80 percent of all payments received in November.

Wellington Cares hosted its third annual luncheon Friday, Oct. 6 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Attendees heard from Dr. Leonard R. Hock Jr., chief medical officer of Trustbridge Palliative Care and Advanced Illness Management, as well as representatives from Extraordinary Charities and Wellington Regional Medical Center. The event raised more than $22,000. “Our third annual luncheon was a tremendous success. The funds

raised will go directly back into the community, helping our seniors here in Wellington age in place and stay in the homes they love,” Executive Director Kathy Foster said. “A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and those who attended.” More than 100 guests attended and received a gift bag compliments of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith and other luncheon sponsors. “Wellington Cares is truly a homegrown charity,” Wellington Mayor

Anne Gerwig said. “We are so proud of this group of caring residents that changes the quality of life for some of our most vulnerable seniors.” Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Melissa McKinlay also attended. “I was honored to attend this year’s luncheon recognizing the success of the organization,” she said. “Kathy Foster has done a tremendous job building Wellington Cares into the premier seniors’ nonprofit in the western communities.”

Lox National Refuge Awarded Grant To Fund An Internship

The Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge has been awarded a Great Ideas Initiative Grant from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. The grant will fund an intern to work with the fish and wildlife staff to enhance and expand the educational programs at the Arthur R Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Environmental education is one of the primary objectives of the Na-

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characteristics of scientific knowledge. Programs are grade-specific with traditional educators working hand-in-hand with environmental educators in the field to create a well-rounded educational experience. Programs start within the traditional classroom setting, building a strong foundation for various environmental education lessons. This is done through traditional teaching methods using reference materials, textbooks and lectures. These pro-

grams transition to field experiences on the refuge, where the lessons are reinforced in real world settings. Interpretive tours and environmental education are conducted in natural settings emphasizing natural systems as teaching aids. Once back in the classroom, activities extend from creating writing lessons, to publishing stories or science fair projects. The Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County started the Great Ideas Initiative in 2016. It provides grants of up to $25,000

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Hawks Blank Wildcats To Retain ‘Best Of West’ Cup

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 3, the Seminole Ridge High School football squad hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School, with the winner claiming the “Best of the West” cup. The Hawks retained the cup another year, shutting out the Wildcats 20-0. With the win, Seminole Ridge ended the regular season 8-2 (3-1 in the district) and held the No. 8 spot in Palm Beach County’s top 10. The Wildcats finished the season 0-9.

The Hawks logged two touchdowns before the end of the first quarter. Ty’korian Brown and Justin Allie each scored to lift Seminole Ridge up 14-0 early. Kicker Daniel Friere added to the tally with a 30yard field goal to give the Hawks a 17-0 halftime lead. The Seminole Ridge defense was relentless on the Wildcats through the first half. Things did not get much better for Royal Palm Beach in the second half, despite putting together a drive early in the half. The Wildcats drove

Seminole Ridge head coach James Parson raises the trophy into the air after the Hawks’ victory.

into Hawk territory but could not sustain enough momentum to get on the scoreboard. Wildcat quarterback Ricardo Rosier kept the ball most of the half, grinding out yards for the Royal Palm Beach offense, but had difficulty connecting through the air. Seminole Ridge marched down the field but ran into a motivated Wildcat defense that forced them to settle for a 27-yard Friere field goal. The kick added three more points for the Hawks, taking a 20-0 lead in the third quarter.

The Wildcats finally collected some fuel for a drive that landed them at the Hawks’ 29-yard line, but a turnover stalled the drive. Brown intercepted a Rosier pass in the corner of the end zone to give the Hawks possession at the 20-yard line. It was on the ensuing play from scrimmage that the Wildcats recovered a Hawk fumble at the 25yard line. It was another opportunity that Royal Palm Beach could not cash in on. Friere was called to the turf again

Royal Palm Beach quarterback Ricardo Rosier rolls out to throw as Seminole Ridge defensive end Ertonn Chatelain pursues.

for the Hawks in the fourth quarter, this time from 44 yards out, but the kick sailed wide. The Hawks relied on a tough defense, which has given up fewer than 100 points on the season, for the remainder, to carry them to the 20-0 shutout victory. The Hawks now enter the post-season for the first time in three years. Second-year head coach James Parson was thrilled during a post-game rally at midfield. “It’s the best feeling in the world,” See SRHS VS RPBHS, page 29

Hawk receiver Justin Allie looks ahead for running room after a catch. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Lets Lead Slip Away In 21-5 Loss To Atlantic

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 3, the Wellington High School football team traveled to Atlantic High School in Delray Beach in hopes for a win to stay alive in the post-season race, but watched an early lead slip away in a 21-5 loss to the Eagles. The loss closed the book on the

Wolverines’ season with a 4-5 record (2-2 in the district). It also marks the first time in three years that Wellington did not make a post-season appearance. “I’m happy with the way the season went,” Wellington head coach Tom Abel said. “Considering what we had to deal with, we salvaged the season. I’m proud of the boys.

Wellington receiver Aniik McKenzie tries to break away from an Atlantic defender after a catch.

They could have folded, but they didn’t, and I’m proud of the way they handled things.” The Wolverines drove down the field from their 27-yard line and capped the initial drive of the game with a 30-yard Morgan Suarez field goal to take an early 3-0 lead over the Eagles. The lead slipped away when Wellington attempted an

onside kick that fell right into the hands of the Eagles at the Wolverine 45-yard line. Atlantic put together just enough offense to give Eagle quarterback Antoine Williams the opportunity to run it in from 10 yards out. The play came off a fourth down and inches at the Wolverine 11yard line. Atlantic led 7-3 midway through the first quarter.

Wellington running back Mark Anthony Richards breaks to the outside as he stiff-arms an Atlantic defender.

Atlantic attempted an onside on the ensuing kick but gave Wellington the ball on the Wolverine 47yard line. However, the Wolverines could not convert it into points. The offensive units struggled against tough defensive play during the first half. Mark Anthony Richards picked off an Atlantic pass in midfield, givSee WOLVERINES, page 29

Wellington receiver Balitan Celestin powers ahead for a gain after a catch. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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USA Field Hockey Will Bring National Festival To IPC

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, in partnership with USA Field Hockey, the International Polo Club and the Village of Wellington, is excited to announce the National Hockey Festival will be returning to the Palm Beaches in 2018 for the third consecutive year. The event is already slated to be held at IPC in Wellington later this month, Nov. 23-25. The event, featuring players from around the nation, will now return next year as well. “The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is privileged and honored to learn that USA Field Hockey

will bring its National Hockey Festival back to the Palm Beaches for a third consecutive year in 2018,” said George Linley, Palm Beach County Sports Commission executive director. “USA Field Hockey exemplifies the best in sport, and its National Hockey Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events that takes place annually in the United States. Palm Beach County and its entire hospitality industry will work to provide a memorable experience for the visiting athletes, coaches, officials, spectators and other constituents of the National Hockey Festival.”

IPC will once again serve as the host venue for the prestigious event. IPC, located in Wellington, is owned and operated by Equestrian Sport Productions. It is a remarkable sports complex that offers a collection of nine polo fields accumulating 248 acres of pristine land, as well as a main grandstand, meeting and breakout rooms, and 7,000 square feet of indoor usable floor space. The venue was a key ingredient in Palm Beach County’s successful bid. “This is exciting news for the International Polo Club and the business community in Palm Beach and

Hawk Swimmers Take District Bronze

The Seminole Ridge High School Adams, Anna Bednarek, Madison 200 individual medley; and Jacob varsity swim team placed third out Charles-Walters and Chabella Diaz Wootton, 100 backstroke and 100 of eight schools in district competi- in the 200-meter freestyle; Charley freestyle. tion Oct. 27. Fourteen Hawk swim- Adams, Tiffany Cioffi, Jordan EnBoys relay Winners: Evan Eimers, including all six relay teams, gland and Taylor Little in the 200 senstark, Ryan Hammett, Michael advanced to regional competition. medley; and Madison Charles-Wal- Simpson, and Tyler Weber in the Girls Individual Winners: Anna ters, Chabella Diaz, Jordan England 200-meter freestyle; Troy Gardner, Bednarek, 100-meter breaststroke; and Taylor Little in the 400 freestyle. Michael Simpson, Zach Vera and Jordan England, 100 backstroke and Boys Individual Winners: Troy Jacob Wootton in the 200 medley; 500 freestyle; and Taylor Little, 100 Gardner, 100-meter breaststroke and Troy Gardner, Ryan Hammett, breaststroke and 100 butterfly. and 200 individual medley; Ryan Zach Vera and Jacob Wootton in the Girls Relay Winners: Charley Hammett, 100 breaststroke and 400 freestyle. Send sports news items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail sports@gotowncrier.com.

Wellington,” said Mark Bellissimo, CEO of IPC and managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners. “The International Polo Club is a versatile venue that boasts the ability to not only showcase the highest levels of international and national polo competition, but also provide a platform to facilitate other largescale field-sport events, such as the National Hockey Festival.” The National Hockey Festival’s origins date back to 1992. The event features future Olympians and some of the most talented field hockey athletes in the world. The prestige and reputation of the National Hock-

Justin Hicks Wins Golf Event

Justin Hicks of Wellington played bogey-free golf with two birdies on each nine last week to claim his 39th victory on the Minor League Golf Tour. At four under par 67 on the east course at the Jacaranda Golf Club, Hicks won by a stroke with birdies at numbers 2, 7, 13 and 14. He received $580 from the $2,610 purse, plus an additional $232 from an optional bonus pool and $140 in the skins game for a total of $952. This raised Hicks’ career earnings

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to $95,273.60 since 2006. Tied for second at 68 among the 22 starters were Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach and Mike Miller of Brewster, N.Y. LeBrun, the MLGT’s career leader with 60 wins, made double bogey at the par-5 ninth hole to go with six birdies and a bogey. Miller had four birdies in a row from the ninth hole, and for the day scored five birdies and two bogeys. For information about the league, visit www.minorleaguetour.com.

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continued from page 27 ing Wellington another opportunity to cut the margin, but a sputtering Wolverine offense could not keep the engine running on all cylinders. The Eagles broke through again, late in the second quarter with a 14yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 14-3. The Wolverine offense began to click, and drove to the Eagle 11-yard line, but turned over the ball after a fourth-and-short was

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continued from page 23 and tries to find a way to fit in the logo. “For the BMW, I hung the logo around the horse’s neck like a pendant. The red Ferrari horses got the logo branded on their flanks,” Gisela said. “I also try to relate the horses to the types of cars. For example, Bentleys and VWs aren’t particularly fast cars, not race cars like some of the others. So I made the horses more compact and sturdy.” The horses are all in motion, but

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SPORTS & RECREATION snuffed by a tough Atlantic defense with seconds left in the half. Wellington closed the gap in the second half when the Wolverines recorded a safety in the end zone to make the score 14-5. Punter Jadien Durant booted a 64-yard punt, to allow the punt team to tackle the Eagle ball carrier in the end zone. The play provided another chance for the Wolverines to rally, but a mishandled free kick turned over possession to the Eagles. The Eagles would add one more score before the final whistle to secure the 21-5 win. “I thought the defense played very

well,” Abel said. “You can’t expect your defense to battle a team like Atlantic and come out on top when you turn the ball over as much as we did.” Wellington’s defense limited the Eagle offense to just six yards rushing on the night, but it was the six turnovers that haunted the Wolverines. Suarez is credited with a 30-yard field goal for Wellington. Defensive tackle Chandler Louiseau recorded two sacks for the Wolverines. “Chandler played lights out tonight,” Abel said of the senior lineman.

none of them has a mane. “Cars don’t have manes. And horses’ necks are so elegant. Why put a mane on them and cover it up?” she said. Gisela hopes that prints of her paintings and the calendar will make unique holiday gifts. “A lot of people love horses, and a lot of people love their cars,” she said. “This is an unusual way to meld both of those loves together. I hope people will want to collect the whole series. They’re really something special.” Gisela spends about four hours a day painting. She is able to complete two canvases a month this way. In between sessions, she reads novels

and histories, and tends gardens to recharge. As for future Horse Power paintings? We’ll have to wait for inspiration to strike again. Gisela’s studio is showcasing her works, along with those of selected other artists. You can call for an appointment now through Dec. 31. Stop by to view these enchanting works, and prepare to be amused and captivated. Oh, and there’s always a glass of wine! For more information, visit www. facebook.com/gisela.pferdekamper. If you would like to find out more about the artwork, or are interested in having a special piece commissioned, contact Gisela at (561) 422-3037 or info@artbygisela.com.

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Seminole Ridge fullback Seth Howell finds running room.

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Big Win For Hawks

continued from page 27 he said. “We finally got things rolling right; we’re really proud of the

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boys. It’s really the boys and the assistant coaches. I’m just reaping all the benefits.” Seminole Ridge will travel to play Palm Beach Central High School, the District 9-8A champion, in the first round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 11 • The seventh annual Ram Rodeo will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 11. For more info., call (205) 790-3452 or visit www.doublekrodeoproductions.com. • Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church (100 Crestwood Blvd. South, Royal Palm Beach) will continue its Fall Festival & Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. For info., call (561) 798-5661 or visit www.olqa.cc. • The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. For more information, visit www.flgunshows.com. • Wellington will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Wellington Veterans Memorial. The parade will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex and head down Forest Hill Blvd. to South Shore Blvd. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, immediately following the parade. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church Women will hold their Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Breakers West Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fashions will be provided by Dress Barn. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, call Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244 or e-mail schroeder.nancy@gmail.com. • The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA will host the Binks Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 904-9800 or visit www.binksforestpta.com. • The Wellington High School Mighty Wolverine Sound symphonic and jazz bands will perform “A Salute to Veterans Concert” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. to honor and thank service men and women on Veterans Day in the Wellington High School theater at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. Admission is free. For more info., call the school at (561) 795-4900. • Royal Palm Beach will hold its Veterans Day Commemoration at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Park amphitheater, located at 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more information, call (561) 753-1232 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. Sunday, Nov. 12 • The Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Kevin P. Enterlein will be held Sunday, Nov. 12. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park (13800 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington). The price to sign up is $35. Children 12 and under are free. The event will benefit the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (www.cahh.org). For more info., call Andrea Enterlein at (561) 603-0835. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Nov. 12 at Veterans Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

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The Town-Crier Felice at sewfarsewgood12@bellsouth.net or (561) 301-8493. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) continues the Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Issues Forum series on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Barry Silver will introduce the subject for this evening’s discussion, “Is the United States a Christian, Jewish, Judeo-Christian or an atheist country?” For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Thursday, Nov. 16 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “National Pet Awareness Month: Thanks for Being My Pet!” for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11:15 a.m. Give thanks for your favorite furry, feathery or scaly friend at a story time about pets. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY Pine Cone Wreaths for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Create a festive pine cone wreath to decorate your home for the holidays or give as a gift. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Turkey Time for ages 5 to 10 on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Create festive Thanksgiving-inspired crafts. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. What might it be like if you had a new stepmother? Grab a copy of the book Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. Read it, eat cookies and share your thoughts about the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys and Girls Club in Wellington will host “a special celebration of togetherness” on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Thanksgiving feast will be provided by club volunteers for each club member family, welcoming them to join in a pre-Thanksgiving meal. Children’s games and more will be part of the occasion. For more info., call (561) 790-0343. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Some Kind of WONDERful Party for ages 9 to 13 on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Families Reading Together, world kindness and the next big book-to-movie premiere, based on the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a concert featuring 1980s music tribute by the Guitar Legends, with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Picture Book Art for adults on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Choose from one to four stations to create your own artwork inspired by a famous children’s picture book. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 17 • Craft, Draft and Bites will be held Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Wellington Amphitheater with more than 100 craft spirits, food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Visit www.craftdraftandbites.com for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Stories in the Garden for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids: Gobble up the Fun for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Little ones will create a funny turkey hat and Thumbkin Pumpkin Patch craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will host an outdoor concert in the park and Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. featuring a Battle of the Bands for teens with an assortment of fun activities, an interactive DJ, rides and games, as well as Jaded, an Aerosmith tribute band. For more info., call (561) 753-1232. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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FOR SALE - LOXAHATCHEE GROVES LOXAHATCHEE GROVES — Not just another Agent, I'm your Neighbor! Residential/Land/ Farms. Full service Agent Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. Saddle Trails Realty, Inc. 561-460-8257 www.phillismaniglia.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR JOHNNY V'S MOBILE SCRATCH & DENT REPAIR — 561-252-8295 Residential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Li c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 6 1 -6 6 7 - 7 7 1 6

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ACREAGE LOT FOR SALE — NEW LISTING. Easy access within block to Coconut, four streets to Northlake, $95,000.Halina Sledz, Broker, Ameron Realty.Call/text 561596-9727

ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

AGRICULTURE LAND FOR SALE — Specializing in Equestrian, Farms, Nurseries, and Groves. Hastings Realty, Inc. Call Pat Hastings 561-718-8513

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 561-793-7606

ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

ACREAGE LOT - FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

ROOFING

INSURANCE INSURANCE — Medicare supplements - Medicare Advantage Plans - Life Insurance - Dental - Vision - Hearing - Long Term Care - Home Care - Cancer - Critical Issue - Disability - Retirement Planning Lifetime Income. SENIOR SOLUTIONS INSURANCE Call Sherry 561-370-5142

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR DANNY'S SEPTIC — Commercial/Residential. Drainfields, Lift Stations, Grease Trap Pumping, Drain Cleaning. Licensed/Insured. SA0031137 SR0111696. 561-689-1555

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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Sherry Stevens Licensed Agent

cleaning service

Patrycja Jaskolski (561) 657-0420

11194 61st North West Palm Beach, FL 33412

piwanska@yahoo.com

References, Experience, Professional Service

(561) 370-5142

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Homes | Apartments | Offices

Commercial/Residential

Is your roof leaking? Are you hurricane ready? Call us for all your roofing needs! Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs

• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Septic Tanks • Grease Trap Pumping • Drain Cleaning

(561) (561)

689-1555 West Palm Beach 357-9292 Fax

dannysseptic@comcast.net dannys-septic.com

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

4704 Dolphin Drive Lake Worth, FL 33463

Laura Camhi Owner

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

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Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

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561.600.8406 • Fax: 561.600.8407 AFTER HOURS CALL 561-307-1770

14579 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470 www.loxvet.com • lgvc60@yahoo.com

Bottled Water Home and Office Delivery

JL Water & Coffee Services, Inc. “Better Water, Makes Better Coffee, Makes Better Sense!”

Office: 561-996-3525 Cell: 561-985-3336 Joey@jlwaterandcoffee.com

Joey Lakatos President

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WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY OTHER LIQUOR STORE’S LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICES! Offer valid only when presenting local competitors print ad

Wellington

11878 W. Forest Hill Blvd., #40 (Town Square)

561-790-2432

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TEQUILA Jose Cuervo...............................$33.99 1800 Tequila (Silver/Reposado) ..$29.99 Espolon (Light/Dark)...................$29.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ..........$29.99 Patron Silver .............................$39.99 Partido Blanco Tequila ...............$35.99

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1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML

Bailey’s Irish Cream ...................$19.99 750ML Kahlua ......................................$35.99 1.75L

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561-429-3569

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Dewars Scotch Whisky ..............$29.99 1.75L COORS LIGHT J.W. Red Label Scotch ...............$29.99 1.75L 12 PACK Chivas Regal .............................$49.99 1.75L BOTTLES ONLY Clan MacGregor Rare Blended ...$19.99 1.75L J&B Scotch ...............................$33.99 1.75L Ballentine’s Scotch ...................$25.99 1.75L Seagram’s VO............................$24.99 1.75L Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ............$43.99 1.75L MILLER Courvoisier VS Cognac...............$19.99 750ML LITE 12 PACK Crown Royal ..............................$39.99 1.75L Canadian Club ...........................$19.99 1.75L CANS/BOTTLES $10.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs. ........................$79.99 1.75L Wild Turkey Honey Liquor ...........$19.99 750ML Jaegermeister............................$19.99 750ML VICTORIA Jim Beam Red Stag ...................$14.99 750ML BEER 12 PACK Jim Beam .................................$24.99 1.75L

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RUM

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Floor Specialists of Wellington has won the “Best of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Our family owned and operated flooring store was chosen by more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

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