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A SPOOKYVILLE DRIVE-THROUGH

Continuing its growing tradition, local nonprofit Lights 4 Hope Inc. will present its decorated drive-through holiday light spectacular at Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. during the upcoming holiday season. Opening night is set for Friday, Nov. 20. Page 3

Coldwell Banker Wellington’s Annual Food Drive Is Underway

In the spirit of giving thanks and thinking of others who are in need, this is the time of year to consider charitable donations to the less fortunate — and now is the time to donate staples and canned goods to the annual Coldwell Banker Realty Wellington food drive. Page 7

Bolander Of WLMS Honored As Beginning Teacher Of The Year

Wellington Landings Middle School teacher Kaitlyn Bolander has received Palm Beach County’s Beginning Teacher of the Year Award for her contributions to her classroom and the school. She was nominated for the honor by WLMS Principal Blake Bennett. Page 13

Kids Cancer Foundation Presents Annual 5K At RPB Commons Park

Known as one of the best family-friendly Halloween events in the Palm Beaches, this year’s Spookyville was a drive-through experience at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds came alive as children were able to enjoy a slow cruise with friendly faces, familiar songs, Halloween sets, actors and lots of candy. Shown above, purple witch Carlene Llopis talks with Sami Hayes. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Keith Jordano Wins Race For Seat On Indian Trail Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Longtime Acreage businessman Keith Jordano soundly defeated Realtor and Acreage Landowners’ Association Board Member Richard Heinl in the race for Seat 2 on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Seat 2 was the only ITID race on the Tuesday, Nov. 3 ballot. Jordano took 13,698 votes (63.78 percent) to Heinl’s 7,779 votes (36.22 percent), according to unofficial results released Wednesday morning by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. A longtime resident of The Acreage and leader locally and in surrounding communities, Jordano has run unsuccessfully several times previously for the board, most recently losing a narrow race to Supervisor Joni Martin in 2018. “I finally made it over the hump,” Jordano told the TownCrier on Wednesday, adding that this race had not been as strenuous

as previous ones. “The others, I stood on the corners and everything else. This time I did a smarter campaign.” He said he tried to take advantage of name recognition this time around. “I’ve paid my dues out here in this community for 21 years as far as being visible and working for the good of the whole community, so I guess it finally paid off,” Jordano said. “Now I just have to live up to the promises that I made. I’ve started keeping a list. I’ve had a lot of residents e-mailing me or through Facebook saying what they would like to see done. I will get with the powers that be to try to get many of those things done.” Things people have mentioned include issues regarding roads and money. “There’s a lot of commotion about a gate that was put up dividing The Acreage from Loxahatchee Groves,” Jordano said. “The good thing with me is that

Keith Jordano I have a lot of rapport with local elected officials.” Jordano feels he has the ability to negotiate issues that are outside The Acreage, such as issues surrounding the possible four-laning and increasing the speed limit on Okeechobee Blvd. “They also want to four-lane See JORDANO, page 14

RPB Planners Support Two More Gas Pumps At RaceTrac Royal Palm Outlasts Wellington 26-21 In Gridiron Opener

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday, Oct. 27 of the installation of two additional fuel pumps and a canopy extension at the RaceTrac gas station at 665 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the applicant had originally applied to install 10 fuel pumps when the gas station and convenience store was approved in 2016, and the Royal Palm Beach Village Council had limited it to its current configuration of four pump islands and eight pumps. When first proposed, the RaceTrac project generated significant opposition. Limiting the pumps until traffic in the area could be evaluated was one of the condi-

tions the village placed on the approval. “The applicant had suggested that at a future date, the additional two fuel pumps would be revisited after observing functionality of the site,” O’Brien said. “Right now, they feel the addition of two additional fuel pumps is warranted and is appropriate, and staff agrees with that.” Brian Terry with Insite Studio, representing RaceTrac, said the applicant wanted to preserve the opportunity to come back to the village and reapply for the pumps that had been denied originally. “I think we’re at that day, and we appreciate your support,” Terry said. Commissioner Adam Miller asked if there was an issue at the original time of approval, and O’Brien said the council was

concerned that the installation of 10 pumps might be too intense for the location. “They limited it to eight pumps with the idea that they would evaluate the functionality of the site over a period of time with the eight pumps and re-evaluate the additional two pumps if, in fact, the pumps functioned properly and adding two additional pumps would be appropriate and still maintain functionality of the site,” O’Brien said. Terry said the original design of the site had never changed, although it was built with one less fueling island. “Originally it was designed with the 10 overall pumps,” Terry said. “When it was determined at the council meeting to reduce it to eight, the remainder of the site See RACETRAC, page 14

Wellington Manager Announces Decision To Retire Next Year By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Village Manager Paul Schofield informed members of the Wellington Village Council this week of his intent to retire at the end of his current contract. After more than 12 years at the helm of the village, Schofield will leave his post on Feb. 12, 2021. Before the manager’s report toward the end of the Tuesday, Oct. 27 council meeting, Councilman John McGovern announced that Schofield had informed council moments just before the meeting of his decision, and that Feb. 12, 2021 would be his final day. It will be the end of a storied career with the village. Schofield served as director of community services under Wellington’s first village manager, Charlie Lynn. Schofield was tapped to replace Lynn when he retired in 2008. In his time leading the village, Schofield led the village through a

severe recession and has overseen a major increase in village services and facilities, including building what is now known as Wellington Town Center, a growing collection of village facilities in the center of the community. Schofield has also weathered a number of political storms and survived longer in his post than most municipal managers. Schofield agreed to a five-year extension of his contract in 2016, hinting at the time that he would likely be ready to retire when it was up in 2021. That formal decision has now been made. In his letter to the council, Schofield thanked the village for giving him the opportunity to accomplish many programs on behalf of Wellington residents. He cited only a couple in a letter that McGovern called “uncharacteristically brief and characteristically humble.” Mayor Anne Gerwig described See SCHOFIELD, page 4

BACK TO BASICS

Wellington-based nonprofit Back to Basics has found a new temporary location in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping center on Southern Blvd. The new location will help facilitate this year’s Back to Basics Angel Program initiative, made more of a challenge due to COVID-19. Shown above, Kaitlin O’Dell and Mike O’Dell wrap gifts as part of a group volunteering from the Village of Wellington. STORY & MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 16 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Veterans Day Parade Nov. 15 In Loxahatchee Groves By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A Veterans Day parade and honor service will be held in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves on Sunday, Nov. 15, with the parade beginning at 9:45 a.m., ending with the service at Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall at 11 a.m. Organized by Councilman Robert Shorr and a parade committee, residents are invited to join in the parade or watch from along a parade route that will roughly follow an earlier parade on the Fourth of July, ending with the ceremony. “We’ll be staging on East Citrus [Drive] on the north side of Loxahatchee Groves Park, and everybody will be facing west,” Shorr said. “We start staging at 9 a.m.,

and plan on going at 9:45 a.m.” The route will go west on East Citrus to E Road, jog slightly south and then go west on Tangerine Drive to E Road and north to 6th Court North by the Florida Forestry Service office, back east on Collecting Canal Road to F Road and south to Citrus near Town Hall, located at the northwest corner of Southern Blvd. and F Road. “It will be the same route as the Fourth of July, we’re just going clockwise instead of counterclockwise,” Shorr said, adding that he expects the parade to end at approximately 10:45 a.m. “At 11 a.m. we’re doing a ceremony at the town flagpole to recognize Frank Schiola Jr. for See PARADE, page 14

Wellington Proclamation Declares Nov. 10 As Wellington Community Foundation Day

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved a proclamation last week recognizing Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 as Wellington Community Foundation Day in Wellington to coincide with the foundation’s popular Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” fundraiser event, which this year will be held online. Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham, currently chair of the Wellington Community Foundation, thanked the council for their support. For the past four years, the patriotic evening has allowed

veterans and other local heroes, their families and members of the Wellington community to come together for a night of camaraderie, patriotism, gratitude and fun — all while raising money for a great cause. Wenham said that while the event will not be held in person this year, it will be held virtually, starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. He explained that this year, the event, using the hashtag #wellathon2020, is dedicated to the foundation’s superheroes. “The superheroes are the donors,” Wenham said. Mayor Anne Gerwig praised the foundation and the upcoming virtual event.

“This event allows the organization to do so much for the community of Wellington,” she said. The Wellington Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization committed to benefiting community residents by supporting and improving their quality of life, particularly for children, seniors and veterans. Throughout Wellington, this local nonprofit has continued to support and improve the quality of life for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents by providing food, home repairs that enable seniors to age in place, school uniforms, backpacks, summer camp See WELLATHON, page 14

Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham (center) accepts the proclamation from the Wellington Village Council, joined by several other foundation board members.

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Rules Regulating RVs Moves Forward In Loxahatchee Groves

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the preliminary reading Tuesday, Nov. 3 of an ordinance allowing recreational vehicles to be parked on private property. The ordinance had been introduced at the council’s previous meeting but was postponed to allow several changes, including the removal of the term “agricultural structures,” whose presence on a property would allow the parking of RVs, whereas the ordinance was designed to allow the parking of a certain number of RVs on land with a residential structure. Councilwoman Laura Danows-

ki said she had received calls from residents asking why the reference to agricultural structures had been removed. “The logic was somebody could throw up a lean-to and call it an agricultural structure,” said Danowski, who asked if a definition of “agricultural structures” could be added. “We are an ag community, and why are we taking out ‘ag structure?’” Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said the purpose of the ordinance was to avoid having RV parks on vacant land. “That’s what the people don’t want,” Maniglia said. “Not everybody is equestrian in this town, and the people feel the equestrians are

getting a lot of benefit.” She pointed out that someone could have an ornate barn on a property, but it would not be a residence, and she felt some people might take advantage of the definition of an agricultural structure to park an excessive number of RVs on the property. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said the question could be referred to the Unified Land Development Advisory Committee to construct a definition of agricultural structures. Vice Mayor Marge Herzog asked if there are protections for some RV parks in town that had been grandfathered in before the town incorporated, and Titcomb

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Wellington Boat Parade A Popular Lake Wellington Holiday Tradition

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report It is getting to be that time of year when a cool breeze across Lake Wellington means sweater weather and announces the coming of one special evening when residents can see the arrival of a flotilla of brightly decorated and colorfully illuminated vessels decked out for the holidays moving across the body of water. The armada has appeared for years and has become known as the Wellington Boat Parade, occurring annually in a casual fashion. Boaters just showed up and milled about, then lined up single file and motored around the lake. It was pretty, but there

was no real organization. Then, four years ago, Jack Brownson got involved, providing some structure and coordination to the event, which will occur this year on Saturday, Dec. 12, passing the new Wellington Promenade and the Wellington Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Brownson said that planning is still going on but that he expects some 45 lighted and decorated electric-motored boats to participate, although there is room for more, if people would like to sign up. He is working on sponsorships and will be offering awards for the best three decorated boats. “We will be registering boats,

and the village will announce the owner’s names,” Brownson explained. The plan is to post numbers on each boat to coordinate the votes of the judges. “There are more participants each year, although last year it rained and cut down the number,” Brownson said. “This year, people can view the spectacle from the new village boardwalk.” Brownson explained that to coordinate the parade, boaters will stage at the north end of the lake and stressed that only electric motors are allowed on the lake. For more information, or to get involved, contact Brownson at jbrownson@comcast.net.

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By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Continuing its growing tradition, local nonprofit Lights 4 Hope Inc. will present its decorated drive-through holiday light spectacular at Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. during the upcoming holiday season. Opening night is set for Friday, Nov. 20. More timely than ever in its third year, the event may be the season’s best respite for holiday celebrations during the pandemic. In previous years, scores of cars began lining up just after sunset when the show opened, and last year, some 10,000 visitors took in the spectacle. “As it is a COVID-19 friendly event, we are expecting many more spectators this year,” Community Relations Director Meghan Buser said. She said that the volunteers, most of whom are first responders, devote their energies year-round to the effort, researching techniques and making much of the displays by hand so that it is better with each annual edition. The group of people who founded the organization have always had a passion for holiday decorating and wanted to find a way to transfer that joy to those in need during the holidays. Most of the vehicles passing through the 1.5-mile course — which takes about 10 to 15 minutes — are filled with families supporting the organization’s causes and celebrating the season of lights. “Those causes are to bring joy to children in the area,” said Buser, who explained that money raised by the nonprofit organization goes to create and spread happiness and

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One RV would be allowed on parcels less than two acres, two RVs on property between two and less than 10 acres, and no more than four RVs on property of 10 acres or more. Placement of the RVs must be set back from property lines at least 25 feet and must be hooked up or have access to electrical service and potable well and sanitary sewer services. People residing in the RV must be able to show a permanent residence in another location.

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nance was to control the pumping out of RV waste illegally. Maniglia made a motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance, which carried 5-0. Under the ordinance, all RVs would be allowed on a temporary basis for no more than 180 days provided that there is a residential dwelling on the parcel. A registration permit would be set by a council resolution, which would be valid for six months and be required for each RV on site.

Santa greets visitors at the Lights 4 Hope holiday light spectacular. hope, and brighten the holidays for Event organizers hope the event those in need. grows each year, as it has, and The money goes for a good provides the resources needed to cause, purchasing decorations and provide presents, decorations and gifts for children who are hospital- assistance to children and families ized during the holiday season. in need. They are currently work“You can’t visit hospitals like ing out details to have a food truck you could in the past,” said Buser, on site to allow families to eat at adding that the program brightens the event. “It should add value to up the patient’s day. the evening,” Buser said. She explained that this year, Volunteers are also needed to Lights 4 Hope is extending the help out before, during and after efforts to those suffering lifechang- the event. “The installation alone ing physical changes and expects takes about two weeks to prepare,” to soon be helping kids with cancer Buser said. as well. “It is a real community This year’s Lights 4 Hope’s effort and a chance to give back Holiday Light Show operates Frito the area,” Buser said. days, Saturdays and Sundays from The magical celebration is also opening night on Friday, Nov. 20 a chance for lucky good little boys through Friday, Dec. 27. The show and girls to spy Santa and get to opens at 6 p.m. and continues until wave as they go by. The price is 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday, just $12 per carload of up to eight and 9 p.m. on Sundays. Visit www. people. lights4hope.org for more info.

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Palm Beach County Election Results Favor Local Incumbents

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report There were no great Election Day surprises in local races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with incumbents retaining their seats in most cases. From seats in the U.S. Congress to countywide constitutional officers, the power of incumbency was on full display. In the three congressional seats serving parts of the western communities, all incumbents were sent back to Washington, D.C., for another two years. In District 21, Democratic incumbent Lois Frankel defeated

Republican challenger Laura Loomer 236,771 votes (58.99 percent) to 157,110 votes (39.14 percent) in the heavily Democratic district. Independent candidate Charleston Malkemus took 7,502 votes (1.87 percent), according to unofficial results from the Florida Division of Elections. In District 18, Republican incumbent Brian Mast defeated Democratic challenger Pam Keith 252,903 votes (56.34 percent) to 186,211 votes (41.49 percent). Independent candidate K.W. Miller took 9,738 votes (2.17 percent). In District 20, longtime Demo-

cratic incumbent Alcee Hastings defeated Republican challenger Greg Musselwhite 253,089 votes (78.67 percent) to 68,604 votes (21.33 percent). Turning to the Florida Legislature, in the closely watched race to fill the District 29 seat in the Florida Senate being vacated by retiring State Sen. Kevin Rader, State Rep. Tina Polsky, the Democratic candidate, took 155,874 votes (55.67 percent) to defeat Republican Brian Norton, who took 124,414 votes (44.33 percent). In other area Florida Senate races, Republican incumbent Gayle Harrell in Dis-

trict 25 and Democratic incumbent Lori Berman in District 31 easily retained their seats. In the Florida House of Representatives, District 85 Republican incumbent Rick Roth took 60,950 votes (56.56 percent) to defeat Democratic challenger Jim Carroll, who took 46,818 votes (43.44 percent). In District 86, Democratic incumbent Matt Willhite took 49,620 votes (56.77 percent) to defeat Republican challenger Susan Kufdakis Rivera, who took 37,789 votes (43.23 percent). In countywide races, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Brad-

shaw, the Democratic incumbent, easily defeated Republican challenger Capt. Lauro Diaz. Bradshaw took 484,439 votes (64.85 percent) to 262,592 (35.15 percent) for Diaz. Meanwhile, Democratic incumbent Anne Gannon handily defeated independent candidate Frank Ciatto in the race for Palm Beach County Tax Collector. Gannon took 558,204 votes (79.07 percent) to Ciatto’s 147,767 votes (20.93 percent). In the lone local judicial race on the ballot, 15th Judicial Circuit Group 30 incumbent Judge Jamie Goodman fended off a

challenge from attorney Adam Myron. Goodman took 364,461 votes (59.17 percent) to Myron’s 251,479 votes (40.83 percent). In the nonpartisan races for the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District, Ann Marie Sorrell defeated Audrey Friedrich for the open Group 2 seat, while incumbents Jon Shaw (Group 3) and Rob Long (Group 4) won new terms. In the Port of Palm Beach District, all three Democratic incumbents easily won new terms — Wayne Richards in Group 1, Katherine Waldron in Group 2 and Dr. Jean Enright in Group 3.

Wellington Council OKs Permit For Global Dressage Festival

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report One year made quite a difference in the Wellington Village Council’s reaction to Equestrian Sport Productions’ request for a seasonal permit to operate the 2021 Adequan Global Dressage Festival at Equestrian Village. Last year, the council was livid that long-promised road improvements had not been made, and show officials said that settlements necessary to make that happen were near and the work would be the top priority

once the 2020 season had ended. Then came COVID-19. The discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 27 was less on the roadwork and more on what Wellington can do to help the shows go on during the current pandemic. Last year at this time, Equestrian Village received yet another conditional use permit amid threats that the situation could not go on forever. The seven — now eight — year delay in upgrades to the roadway and facilities that have been a perennial condition for approval have still not been completed.

This year, they all came together for the good of the community, which may not even be permitted to view the shows in person, asking Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone what else they could do for him. The council approved the seasonal use permit, which will allow the dressage show grounds to operate over the winter season despite the eight-year-long delay in implementing several of its original conditions of approval. The concern is regarding access to the site, located at 13466 South

Shore Blvd. at the northeast corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road. A promised turn lane and additional access point to relieve congestion remains incomplete, now two years after show officials said they hoped to have it completed soon. No members of the public showed up for the hearing, and there was no public comment. Attorney Dan Rosenbaum was again present representing Wellington Equestrian Partners and Equestrian Sport Productions, the owners and operators of the dressage facility.

Once the conditions get fully met, the seasonal use permit will become unnecessary, and the facility would be able to operate without special council approval. Last year, Village Manager Paul Schofield explained that two years before, the turning lane on Pierson Road received a qualified bid of nearly $1 million. This amount could be paid to the village, and the work could be included in a project the village already has planned for the same road. The 2021 dressage festival will go on as planned, of course. In fact,

there may be more riders than ever. However, pending the COVID-19 situation in January, they may ride before empty stands. Stone said that the village could simulcast footage of the events, live-streamed on the internet and hopefully available in local bars and restaurants, on the village’s TV channel. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen pointed out that in order for the village to do this, they would have to be a co-sponsor and there would need to be an agreement in place.

Lox Groves Council Seeks Proposals For OGEM Road Repairs

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 3 approved a scope of work and sending out a request for proposals for the repair of roads paved with open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM). Town staff prepared a proposal to repair 9.5 miles of the OGEM roads that have potholes, repair damaged edges and surfaces, remove berms that have encroached onto the OGEM and seal undisturbed areas. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb

said the purpose of the agenda item was for the council to decide what it wanted done with the limited amount of money available, and specific contracts would be awarded later. He pointed out that town staff had collected several bids, depending on the work the council wants done, whether it be fixing, paving and/or sealing. “The prices are from multiple vendors, and we can bid it on the scope of work or select the individual vendor based on which methodologies we might decide to deploy,” Titcomb said. “The consensus we’ve amassed over

several discussions on this is the prioritization of trying to fix, repair or restore the OGEM roads first and foremost.” Mayor Lisa El-Ramey said part of the discussion had been getting guarantees on the work. Maintenance & Operations Director Larry Peters said he felt none of the contractors would give a guarantee of more than a year on the work if it could not be shown that the road has a substantial base and/or has standing water that has degraded the edge of the road. “They will guarantee their workmanship for the product they

put in for one year,” Peters said. “Some will guarantee the sealing of the OGEM and micro-sealing of the OGEM for two or three years.” El-Ramey asked if there would be a cost savings if the town could afford to repair all the damaged roads, and Peters said there is usually a cost savings if the scope of work is larger and defined. Titcomb added that the price for materials comes down for a larger project, and there are fewer mobilization and staging fees charged by the contractor. Councilwoman Laura Danows-

ki posed the idea of levying a town-wide municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) to repair all roads with priority on the OGEM roads, but Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia objected, saying residents already pay taxes and assessments. “I would like several companies to come in and take a look at these roads and tell us directly,” Maniglia said. “I want to hear from a third party.” Titcomb said over time, staff had brought many different quotes and ways of addressing the issue. “I’ve said to you along that com-

ing up with a scope of work helps us actually put a bid on the streets that will respond to that particular need,” he said. El-Ramey said she felt the estimated $325,200 proposed by staff was reasonable. “It is not an ideal fix, but I think this is something that is affordable and something that we asked them to come forward with, knowing its limitations, that we’re buying time,” she said. Maniglia made a motion to proceed with the request for proposals and scope of work, which carried 5-0.

Westlake Seeks To Resolve Attorney And Manager Differences

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 to evaluate its city manager and city attorney and discuss differences that have arisen over the responsibilities of the city’s legal and administrative departments, as well as the Seminole Improvement District, which oversees local drainage issues.

The differences came to a head during a joint meeting in October between the Seminole Improvement District (SID) and the city regarding a land development approval where developer Minto wanted approval of a site without storm water retention that the legal department contended was needed in order to comply with county regulations that were in place before Westlake incorporated.

City Attorney Pam Booker said that Westlake has certain responsibilities regarding storm water reviews based on county code, but SID Attorney Robert Diffenderfer disagreed, asserting that the city’s charter and an interlocal agreement between the city and SID designates SID as the responsible party. The discussion also raised a question whether City Manager Ken Cassel, who is also SID

administrator, has a conflict of interest serving in both capacities. Vice Mayor Katrina Long-Robinson said the evaluations were long overdue. “This is the fourth year,” said Robinson, who recommended some type of training for legal and administrative staff to iron out their differences. “I’m glad we’re here tonight for the implementation of an actual evaluation.”

FPL Offers Light Poles To County To Support School District Wi-Fi Hookups

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Florida Power & Light has donated 1,000 utility poles to the county for antenna replacement to help the School District of Palm Beach County with distance learning related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made at the Palm Beach County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. County Administrator Verdenia Baker said the partnership with FPL drives home the fact that the county and businesses work together to drive the community forward. “We developed this partnership with FPL that I’m really proud of,” Baker said. Palm Beach County Chief Information Officer Archie Satchell said the donation will fill in Wi-Fi in areas where signals are lacking.

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continued from page 1 trepidation about continuing without his steady hand on the helm. “I think I was 18 years old when we first met,” she said. “Your expertise and knowledge, your professionalism has been a great asset to us.”

“FPL has offered as a donation to the county 1,000 poles to assist with the objective of providing distance learning access,” Satchell said. FPL Vice President of External Development Pam Rauch thanked the commissioners for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Access to education for every child during this time is really critical,” Rauch said. “At FPL, we are so thrilled that we can play a part.” She said that the 1,000 poles will allow the school district to provide Wi-Fi access where it is lacking. “That was the number of poles needed to get access into some communities where there are gaps,” Rauch said. Rauch said the poles have been ordered and will arrive in a couple of weeks.

“We are thrilled that every child will have access to the internet,” she said. Commissioner Robert Weinroth said businesses working with public entities to overcome a difficult situation is a positive outcome of the pandemic. “This is going to be one of the real benefits that our stakeholders are going to see out of this pandemic,” Weinroth said. “What we’ve been able to do in strengthening the broadband and infrastructure is going to last well beyond this pandemic.” Commissioner Hal Valeche asked how the rest of the infrastructure, such as antennas and cables, would be supplied, and Satchell said $13.75 million would come from the CARES Act allocated for the project, but that figure would not completely fund it.

“We are continuing to work and see how we can get donations,” he said. “This is only going to do a portion of filling in the gaps. There are still areas that we will have to do.” Baker said the county is also working with the Florida Department of Transportation to push communications fibers through its system, as well as the county’s, to reach some areas. “We are pulling out all the stops by bringing others to the table so that our community is well covered,” she said, adding that staff might come back to the commission to ask for additional CARES Act funding to continue to close the information gap. Weinroth made a motion to approve the donation, which carried 5-0 with commissioners Gregg Weiss and Mary Lou Berger absent.

“I hope you are not going far, so we can still call you,” Gerwig said, only half teasing. “You have me until Feb. 12,” said Schofield, matching her tone. Councilman Michael Drahos and Councilman Michael Napoleone noted that they just found out about Schofield’s decision 15 minutes before the meeting when his letter was delivered. “This is arguably the biggest

moment since I’ve been on the council, and I want to collect my thoughts about how much I respect this manager. Today is one of a very big transition for this community,” Drahos said. Napoleone agreed with his colleagues. “I will miss the calm with which you lead during chaos,” he said. “I hope we can appropriately honor you at a future meeting. You will be missed.”

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Councilman JohnPaul O’Connor said something was needed to improve the relationship between departments. “Something has got to give, whether it’s a leadership boot camp… I think we’ve definitely got to do something about the infighting between departments,” O’Connor said. “We’ve got to get along. Something’s got to give. It’s absolutely hurting the prosperity of this city.” Councilwoman Cara Crump said she felt some differences should be worked out before they get to council meetings, and Mayor Roger Manning agreed. “The city attorney is here to work for us, and the city manager is also,” Manning said. “I want both the city manager and the city attorney to understand my viewpoint that nothing can get done unless it’s done collectively.” Booker said she did not want council members to have the impression that she and the city manager do not talk. “There are moments where Ken and I may not agree,” she said.

“I have differences of opinion because of what I think is the law, and Ken has years of experience in local government to deal with from a different perspective.” She said the differences are not personal, but issue related, which comes to the council to resolve. “I have an obligation to tell you what I understand the law to be, and Ken has an obligation to tell you what is best from a management perspective, but you guys are the policy makers, and you get to make those policies,” Booker said. Cassel said he did not feel that he had a conflict of interest in his position as SID administrator. “I would be making the same decisions for the city if I had nothing to do with SID, because I’ve made the same kind of decisions in my past careers,” he said. Booker said the drainage issue would be aired at the council’s Monday, Nov. 9 meeting when engineers and attorneys from both entities, as well as the developer, would be present to give presentations.

OPINION AN OPEN LETTER TO PAUL SCHOFIELD Dear Paul: I join all Wellington residents who will miss you after your retirement, while simultaneously thanking you for your almost 20 years of “your expertise, your knowledge, your professionalism completely unmatched,” as expressed by Mayor Anne Gerwig. I also agree with Councilman John McGovern’s statement that you are “characteristically humble,” and “Schofield has been a steady hand guiding Wellington through his time as village manager,” by Councilman Michael Napoleone. “Today is the biggest moment during my time on the council,” Councilman Michael Drahos added. “It is a very big transition for Wellington.” As for me personally, the

most important feeling I value the most is the true friendship you and I have had for over 40 years! Your trust in choosing our construction company to build your and Karen’s home, while continuing being neighbors with you over the years, is truly appreciated. Although we will miss your retirement as Wellington’s village manager, perhaps besides spending more time travelling with Karen and more time with your grandchildren, you will also have some time to continue having breakfast occasionally with your many friends who appreciate you, throughout Wellington and our western communities. Sincerely your friend, Jess Santamaria

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Haven, Kassidy and Jackie Eaton as Hansel and Gretel with the witch. Halloween decorations lined the drive-through course.

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Wellington Residents May Get Extra Flood Insurance Discount

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington has received an upgraded flood rating that means residents may now qualify for a significant reduction in flood insurance premiums. Wellington Building Official Jacek Tomasik explained that this recent change is the culmination of years of effort on behalf of the community. “The Wellington Building Department is responsible for administration of the village’s flood damage prevention ordinance,” Tomasik said. “Beginning in 2003, the village qualified for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) and entered the program at a Class 9.” This Class 9 rating provided a five percent discount on flood insurance premiums for properties located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). In addition to annual recertification, the village floodplain management program is audited every five years. Prior to July 2019, there had been two

such audits since 2003, and each resulted in an improved class rating. “In 2008, we became a Class 7, and in 2014, we became a Class 6,” Tomasik said. “With each class rating improvement, the available flood insurance premium discount increases by five percent.” Due to the most recent audit in July 2019, Wellington provided another improved rating to Class 5. “This rating is valid for the next five years and provides a 25 percent discount on flood insurance premiums for properties located in the SFHA, and a 10 percent discount for properties outside the SFHA,” Tomasik said. The NFIP Community Rating System recognizes, encourages and rewards community and state activities that go beyond the minimum required flood mitigations. “The effort is to reduce and avoid flood damage to insurable property, strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP and foster comprehensive floodplain management,” Tomasik said. The voluntary program provides

for reductions of flood insurance premiums by five percent up to a maximum of 45 percent for policy holders with insurable property in flood zones located within rated communities. The communities are rated on 19 points organized under four categories: public information, mapping and regulations, flood damage reduction, and warning and response.” The bottom line for Wellington residents is that latest discount applies to flood policies in the SFHA, which in Wellington is Zone AE. This was effective as of May 1, 2020. It may not show the discount on the flood insurance policy bill, but it is factored into the premium, which can be confirmed with the insurance agent. For policies outside of the SFHA, this class rating provides a 10 percent discount. No discounts apply for preferred risk policies, as they are already at the lowest rate. “The preferred risk policy (PRP) is a standard flood insurance policy (SFIP) written using the Dwelling Form or General Property Form that offers low-cost coverage to

owners and tenants of eligible buildings located in the moderaterisk B, C and X zones in the National Flood Insurance Program regular program communities,” Tomasik said.

In Palm Beach County, five communities share the Class 5 rating, which puts Wellington in the top 16 percent in the county. Florida wide, 260 communities participate in community rating

system, with 42 members at Class 5, including Wellington. Only three communities have better ratings. Nationally, 22,000 communities participate, and Wellington is in the top 2.7 percent.

New Date, New Location For Royal Palm Beach Craft Show

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Fall Fantasy Craft Show, formerly held at Veterans Park, is moving to Royal Palm Beach Commons Park and will be held in conjunction with a concert event on Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. The craft show is an established event that has run for years but was on a Saturday morning. It has also outgrown its old location, spurring a move to a larger venue with more space and a larger stage for a concert. “We’re trying to combine the format that was over at Veterans

Park,” Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Mike Mikolaichik said. “We’re going to do it at Commons Park, which has more space, and we’ll have a concert night with our food truck lineup as well. We just think with the times and everything going on, we’ll have more space and be able to get more craft vendors out there.” Additional space will allow for proper social distancing in light of the pandemic. “We’re still upholding social distancing and face masks when you’re walking around,” Mikolaichik said. “We’ll have our hand sanitizing stations out there, and

even the craft vendors and food trucks will socially distance as well, to make sure that it’s comfortable for everybody.” While the craft show and food truck event is going on, the band Mitch Herrick and the Homegrown Sinners will perform on the amphitheater stage. “It’s different than what we’ve done,” Mikolaichik said. “Now [the craft show] will be an evening event versus when it was a morning event.” Royal Palm Beach Commons Park is located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. For more information, call (561) 790-5196 or visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

Coldwell Banker Wellington’s Annual Food Drive Is Underway

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report In the spirit of giving thanks and thinking of others who are in need, this is the time of year to consider charitable donations to the less fortunate — and now is the time to donate staples and canned goods to

The food drive organizers hope to get many carloads of food donations.

the annual Coldwell Banker Realty Wellington food drive. Collections are being accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Coldwell Banker office at 12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 100, in Wellington. The deadline to donate is Tuesday, Nov. 17 at noon. Realtor Andrew Burr is helping to coordinate the collection and distribution of the food to the Pahokee Church of God. He explained that the collections are important because the area near the church in Pahokee is underserved and the need is great. “They have been particularly hard-hit this year with COVID, so we are hoping to fill up a U-Haul truck,” Burr said. “We collect the food at our South Shore office and deliver it directly into the hands of the church, which goes directly into their food pantry.” The drive is looking for nonperishable food items, such as

canned meats, soups, canned fruits and vegetables, dry cereal, rice and pasta — basically anything that is shelf stable, including baby food and other sustenance items. Bruce Allen, managing broker at Coldwell Banker Realty Wellington, said that the food drive is a local tradition. “Coldwell Banker likes to be close to the community,” he said. “It is good to partner with the local community on charitable projects, and this is on our annual event schedule. We have been doing it for over two decades.” Matthew Tarantino, who is also helping to coordinate the charitable project, said that the team collects thousands of dollars in food each year for the distribution. “The Coldwell Banker Realty Wellington office has been making the collection and donation for years and years,” he said.

The food drive has the strong support of all the Realtors at Coldwell Banker Realty Wellington. Burr invited the community to take part in the food drive. “These people really need the donations for sustenance, nourishment and survival,” he said. “The

Realtors have also committed funds that are used to complete filling up the truck by purchasing food from Aldi and Costco.” Through this food drive, your

generous donations can be of great assistance to those in need. For more info., call the Coldwell Banker Wellington office at (561) 793-3400.

The Latest COVID-19 Wave Concerns County Health Director

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The resurgence of COVID-19 internationally, nationally and locally elicited a warning Tuesday, Oct. 27 from Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso at a Palm Beach County Commission meeting. Alonso urged all residents to remain diligent in wearing masks, washing hands and socially distancing. Alonso referred to a Johns Hopkins University chart of U.S. cases by day showing a new peak on Oct. 24 of more than 83,718

cases, larger than the second peak on July 16 of more than 75,000, and the first peak on April 9 of almost 350,000. “Nationally, we’re seeing states that are in quite a bit of trouble right now… especially in these smaller areas that are not used to having a large number of hospitals like we do in southeast Florida,” she said. Florida has had 782,013 total cases, 48,281 hospitalizations and 16,652 deaths. “That’s 3,337 new cases as of yesterday,” Alonso said at the Oct. 27 meeting. “That’s versus the 1,000 we had at the last meeting,

so this has gone up significantly in Florida along with the rest of the country.” She added that the daily positivity rate for Florida went up from 4.83 percent to 5.91 percent with 3,361 positives and 53,516 negatives with positive cases trending upward. Palm Beach County remains in the number-three position with 50,816 cases, behind Miami-Dade County with 182,523 and Broward with 83,962. The next highest counties are Hillsborough with 47,080 cases, Orange with 45,080 and Duval with 34,462. “All six of these counties are

metro counties,” Alonso noted. The Palm Beach County total positivity rate has gone down the past 14 days from 12.4 percent to 12.14. “This is the good news slide,” Alonso said. “We see the total positivity rate has continued to go down. I expect this to continue to go down as long as we have people being tested.” New cases per day have been trending upward over the past three weeks from an average of 110 per day from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 to 250 per day from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. “We’re handling it quite well,”

she said. “We have all our contact tracers in place, however the state stopped funding us as of November. They are working very hard trying to come up with more sources for help for our counties and for our contact tracing. That will be critical as we go forward into the months, especially December and January when we have a lot of people coming down from up north.” Alonso said she is concerned that there have been some spikes in the daily lab positivity rates recently. “I’m concerned seeing those peaks being larger than we have

had in the past,” she said. “I’m also happy that we see some low ones, but increasing lab positivity is not good because that tells us that the virus is occurring more frequently in the community.” Alonso said people need to continue to wear masks, wash their hands and get a flu shot, because flu symptoms are similar to COVID-19. “There is a great deal of COVID fatigue, and people let their guard down and stop using their masks and going out, especially to bars, in both the state and the nation are experiencing these rapid increases,” she said.

Wellington Historical Society To Host Virtual Discussion Nov. 18 A time capsule from 1976, the incorporation of the Village of Wellington and how Wellington became the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World” are among the topics that three local pioneers will discuss at the Wellington Historical Society’s first virtual event. “A Discussion of Wellington’s Early Days,” featuring Tom Wenham, Joe Piconcelli and Jim Ogorek will take place from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 through Zoom. The discussion will be led by Wellington Historical Society Board Member Chuck Edgar, who is himself a longtime resident of Wellington. He will engage the panelists with questions about Wellington’s early days. Prior to

the discussion, a moment of silence will be observed in honor of Denis Quinlan, who passed away on Sept. 20. Quinlan was instrumental in the development of Wellington and was one of the first Wellington Historical Society board members. All three panelists were instrumental in Wellington’s founding and development. Former Mayor Tom Wenham moved to Wellington in 1981 and has been an active community member throughout the years. He served on the board of the Acme Improvement District, Wellington’s first local governing body, and following incorporation served on Wellington’s first council. From 2000 to 2003, he was the “selected mayor,” chosen by his fellow

council members to serve in that position. And in 2003, he became the village’s first elected mayor. Since leaving the council, Wenham has served on several village boards, including Wellington’s Architectural Review Board, the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Advisory Board and the Wellington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. He is also chairman of the Wellington Community Foundation. Joe Piconcelli is the cultural programs and facilities manager at the Village of Wellington. His local roots go back to the community’s earliest days when he worked for early Wellington developer Gould Florida as a housing sales representative. Piconcelli was

born in New York City, and he and his wife Deborah have been Wellington residents for the past 44 years. Piconcelli is legendary for his imprint on youth athletics in Wellington. He was a founder of the Western Communities Football League, and the “Piconcelli Cup” is awarded each year in his honor to the winning team. As a Wellington employee, Piconcelli developed the Little League program and helped develop and implement programming for neighborhood kids through Wellington’s Safe Neighborhoods Office. Now Piconcelli serves as cultural programs and facilities manager for the Wellington Amphitheater, where his passion for the arts makes him the perfect fit to promote and coordinate cul-

tural arts for the community. Jim Ogorek also joins the panel as a founding resident of Wellington, having moved to the community in 1979. Ogorek came to know Wellington in its earliest days as a senior manager with Ernst & Young in charge of auditing Gould. After leaving Ernst & Young, Ogorek worked for Gould as vice president of administration and finance. He became involved in all facets of development and management of the Gould Florida operations. He oversaw club and golf operations, golf course construction, food and beverage, and ultimately development and construction. He directed the construction and design of two golf courses, fixed the airstrip and polo field drainage, and

constructed the infrastructure of the Sugar Pond Manor and Greenview Shores developments. Ogorek has remained a steadfast member of the community that he helped build. Tickets for the event are $10 for Wellington Historical Society members and $15 for non-members. Questions for the panelists can be submitted via e-mail before the event to info@wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or by visiting https://bit.ly/3oPZ0PA. For more information, visit www.wellingtonhistorical.com. If you are unable to attend the event, but would like to make a donation to the Wellington Historical Society, visit: www.paypal.com/ paypalme/donatewhs.

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NEWS BRIEFS Wellington To Honor Veterans At Virtual Tribute

Wellington will honor all current and former members of the armed forces with a virtual tribute on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The village invites residents to commemorate this important date by tuning in to WellingtonTV (Comcast 18, AT&T Uverse 99) and visiting www.wellingtonfl. gov/veteransday to watch pre-recorded videos, including a special wreath-laying ceremony featuring members of the Wellington American Legion Post 390. The village will also share videos via social media. Wreaths honoring each branch of service will be placed at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, located at 11848 W. Forest Hill

Blvd.). Residents and their families are invited to pay their respects at the memorial throughout the day on Nov. 11.

Shred-A-Thon At St. Therese

There will be a Shred-a-Thon in the St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women. The secure paper shredding event is open to the community for a requested donation of $5 per bag/box. The church is located at 11800 Lake Worth Road in Wellington.

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Vita Nova Virtual Poker Tourney Set For Nov. 19

About 60 foster youth turn 18 every year in Palm Beach County, and only about half become stably housed in their first year after leaving foster care. Housing is part of Vita Nova’s formula for ending youth homelessness in Palm Beach County, and every donation raised from the “Hold ’Em for the

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Wellington Earns CAFR Top Honors

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) recently awarded the Village of Wellington the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial

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CLINICS CAN HELP HOLDS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNEY AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

The local nonprofit Clinics Can Help held its annual golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Clinics Can Help supports 3,000 clients, along with 650 special needs children, providing wheelchairs, hospital beds and other medical equipment customized for their individual needs. The golf event supported the group’s Kinder Project, which provides equipment for children in need. For more info., visit www.clinicscanhelp.org or call (561) 640-2995. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Kaitlyn Bolander Honored As Beginning Teacher Of The Year

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Landings Middle School teacher Kaitlyn Bolander has received Palm Beach County’s Beginning Teacher of the Year Award for her contributions to her classroom and the school. She was nominated for the honor by WLMS Principal Blake Bennett. Bennett told the Town-Crier that she is very happy that Bolander, who began teaching seventh grade civics at the A-rated school last year and is the student government teacher, earned this year’s award. Bolander is an engaging and effective beginning educator who sets high standards for her students and herself, Bennett said. “She expects a great deal from her students, and she always goes the extra mile to help them succeed. She stands out as a first

year teacher, and when you enter her class, you think you are entering a veteran civics teacher’s classroom,” explained Bennett, who added that the rapport Bolander has built with her students is evident. “Her students are highly engaged from the minute they walk in the door, and I believe this is attributed to her students’ true admiration for their teacher,” Bennett said. “She is continually challenging herself in any way it takes to reach students. Her lesson development is outstanding. She develops highly engaging lessons that allow students to master the content to the rigor of the standards.” Bennett also praised Bolander’s innovation in the classroom, as well as her ability to develop working relationships with the other

staff. “From the first day on our campus, she has been a valuable asset to her professional learning community,” Bennett said. Bennett added that Bolander is like a sponge, soaking knowledge and techniques from more experienced teachers and sharing the most up-to-date practices that she has learned coming right out of college. “She will frequently come to me with an idea, and I adore her enthusiasm,” the principal said. Bolander took a page from William Golding’s “talking conch,” with a stuffed teddy bear that students may hold (pre-COVID-19) when the communication is personal statements. She quotes motivational speaker Josh Shipp in her e-mail signature saying, “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.”

Bolander was born and raised in the area and graduated from Seminole Ridge High School, interested in becoming a future educator. She attended Florida Gulf Coast University with Palm Beach County scholarships, taking education classes as well as biology classes, which she originally felt might lead to a more lucrative career. “I gave in to my love for teaching kids,” said Bolander, who added that she loves the path she took and loves being a teacher. The thing Bolander relishes most about her job is, “building relationships with the students and the families,” she explained. She said that in addition to discussing the civics topics, she talks with the students about their free time and what they do, such as drawing or playing video games, and she works hard to really con-

(L-R) WLMS Assistant Principal Timothy Fill, Assistant Principal Carla Lewis, Palm Beach County Beginning Teacher of the Year Kaitlyn Bolander and Principal Blake Bennett in a photo taken before the COVID-19 shutdown when Bolander was nominated for the award. She was later named the winner during a virtual ceremony. nect with them. “I am very open tell them about my life, and we with the kids,” Bolander said. “I learn together.”

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continued from page 1 plan remained the same. That’s why, in essence, the site plan amendment is only the inclusion of those two additional pumps and the additional canopy. No other site modifications are required.” Terry explained that there were vehicle stacking concerns at the busy intersection, but that has not

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continued from page 1 his Eagle Scout project with five military flags at the flagpole,” Shorr said. “At the same time, we’re going to read a list of all the veterans who live in our town and all the active-duty military and where they served or serve.” The list is being compiled by word of mouth, by calling Shorr or by e-mailing tlgparades@ gmail.com. “There’s a flyer that is going to hit every mailbox, and it will

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continued from page 1 programs, equestrian riding programs for disabled students, school grants, college scholarships, as well as beautifully wrapped gifts that include the essentials, such as socks, underwear, sneakers and an age-appropriate gift for young children to open on Christmas, many of whom would go without if not for the generous donations, sponsorships and volunteers. This year has been a challenge for everyone due to the pandemic, which forced the foundation to cancel its one annual in-person fundraiser. Expectations for the event were to surpass last year’s $100,000 accomplishment. But the needs of the community have not been canceled. So together, foundation supporters must go above

turned out to be a problem now that it has opened. “It was something that we addressed back during the original approval, but I think now that it has been operating and everybody has had an opportunity to visit the store, it works well,” Terry said. “I think, quite frankly, it will only be more convenient with the additional pumps, with no wait lines, and it will allow for easier access.” Commissioner Philip Marquis asked if the underground work

had been done, and Terry said all that work had been done, and the hookup would require minimal construction. He added that construction would begin next year if the application were approved. “They will have to submit building permits and work through that process,” Terry said. There was no public comment or objections to the application. Marquis made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0.

have all these details on it,” he said. “We’re asking people to either e-mail that information or contact me. My phone number is on the flyer.” Memorials will also be set up on the veranda in front of Town Hall by families to honor their veterans. “There’s going to be chairs and tents set up on the east side of Town Hall in the parking lot to view the ceremony at the flagpole,” Shorr said. Shorr is being helped by a committee composed of residents Paul Coleman, Virginia Standish, Frank Schiola and Darcy Murray. “The five of us have met several times on the scheduling of logistics and assigning tasks,” he said. Bathrooms at Town Hall will

be open, and the town is allowing electricity to be provided for the public address system. “We’ve got overflow parking across the road in the medical plaza, so we’ve got permission to park there,” Shorr said. “We’re closing off F Road at 10:45 [a.m.] from Southern Blvd. to Collecting Canal. It will be closed for about an hour to an hour-and-a-half, so we’re asking people who want to come see the flag ceremony to make sure they get there at 10:30 a.m. so they can park in the medical plaza. We’re putting up barricades but leaving one lane open.” The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit will be present, as well as Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.

and beyond to continue helping Wellington residents in need. This year, the Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” fundraiser has been converted into a virtual experience. Meet up with foundation supporters on Facebook to show your support and help spread the word beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Grab a flag and wave it proudly, snap a selfie and post with the hashtag #wellathon2020 in support of the foundation’s fundraising efforts. Traditionally, this event brings the community together under one roof to share in the honoring of our heroes. This year, the foundation is dedicating the event to its “superheroes,” the donors. “Without their generous support, the efforts of the foundation would not be possible,” Wenham said. The WCF board is urging the community to rally behind those in need, now more than ever. Join them in supporting the Wellington Community Foundation and help them keep their commitments to the community.

“Over the last five years, the foundation has been able to help hundreds of those in need through the generous support of our donors, just like you,” said WCF Board Member Jim Sackett, who will serve as master of ceremonies for the event. “Together, we have made an impressive impact in the lives of hundreds of our neighbors, adding enormous value to our community and its most vulnerable.” Supporters can donate online during the Wellathon 2020 fundraiser beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org, or drop a check in the mail to: Wellington Community Foundation, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 19F, Wellington, FL 33414. Either way you choose to give will help the foundation. Meanwhile, the Wellington Community Foundation looks forward to once again hosting everyone all under one roof at next year’s Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” event in 2021.

Zoo Welcomes Baby Squirrel Monkey

Palm Beach Zoo’s family of animal residents has grown by one tiny new life. On Oct. 8, Luna, a 12-year-old squirrel monkey, gave birth to a healthy baby in the wee hours of the morning. This is the first squirrel monkey birth at the zoo since 2011 and the first for this troop. “The animal care team has been diligently observing Luna and her baby over these crucial first days, and we are pleased to report that mother and baby are doing well. The troop has happily accepted the baby as one of its own,” said Mike Terrell, Palm Beach Zoo’s general curator. “Every birth at the zoo is unique. This one was a full team effort, from the primate staff, animal care team and a special assist at the end by the zoo ranger security detail.” Since squirrel monkey births generally take place overnight, the nighttime security staff at the zoo was asked to check in on Luna over several key nights. Brittany Taliaferro was on rounds in the early hours of Thursday morning and spotted an extra small monkey

in the habitat. Squirrel monkeys are a small monkey weighing only about two pounds and one-foot long. A baby squirrel monkey is tiny, only weighing a few ounces. They cling to their mothers immediately after birth and look like a fuzzy backpack. “Being a security guard at a zoo comes with some unique responsibilities. It was my honor to enact our protocol and let the animal care team know we had a new birth overnight,” Taliaferro said. “The team told us which nights were most likely for Luna to go into labor and what to look for.” The dedicated and knowledgeable team at the zoo has been working with the troop and hoping for offspring over the last few years. “This is the best possible outcome,” said primate zoologist Devin Clarke. “Luna came to Palm Beach Zoo in November 2018 and was introduced to the troop in December. We have been providing enrichment and safety to help encourage natural instincts since her introduction.”

Luna the squirrel monkey with her tiny new baby. Of the five species of squirrel monkeys two are currently listed as endangered, however all their wild habitats in South America are being threatened by deforestation. At Palm Beach Zoo, this troop is safe to exhibit all their natural behaviors and live as a cohesive unit, now with one small addition. See the newest squirrel monkey in the habitat across from the jaguars in the Mayan Plaza every day. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org to learn more.

Wellington Official Earns Highest Level Of Code Profession Certification

Wellington’s Melvin Corredor recently earned the International Code Council’s Master Code Professional (MCP) designation, the highest level of Code Council certification and the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession. Corredor joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities. To earn the MCP designation, a candidate must first pass 10 core International Code Council

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continued from page 1 Orange Blvd., which I live on,” he said. “I’m not going to use the mentality of ‘not in my back yard,’ but there’s no reason to four-lane Orange Blvd.” He said he is aware that Loxahatchee Groves does not want Okeechobee Blvd. four laned and

exams plus a number of elective Code Council exams. Typical Master Code Professionals hold 17 or more of these certifications. The Master Code Professional designation requires certified individuals to complete an additional 60 hours of continuing education units every three years to maintain active status. Throughout its history, the Code Council has certified many thousands of individuals, but only a small select number have attained this high level of achievement, just over 800 individuals. Corredor’s achievement helps

Wellington advance its mission of ensuring quality development while protecting the health, safety and welfare of all and providing accurate, fair, efficient, expeditious and professional building code enforcement to village residents. “The Master Code Professional certification is the pinnacle of all ICC certifications, representing a level of effort, knowledge and dedication that elevates not only the individual achieving it, but the code official profession as a whole,” Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims said.

that they lowered the speed limit there for a reason. “As far as raising the speed limit, I’ll be glad to go talk with the people in Loxahatchee Groves and see if we can come up with a compromise,” Jordano said. “Whatever I can do for the constituents, that’s what I ran on.” Jordano is a past president of the Acreage Landowners’Association and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, and he has been involved with the Palm Beach Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors,

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Temp Location Will Let Back To Basics Continue Mission In The COVID-19 Era

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Longtime Wellington-based nonprofit Back to Basics has found a new temporary location in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping center on Southern Blvd. at a vacant outparcel near Panera Bread. The new location will help facilitate this year’s Back to Basics Angel Program initiative, which provides 7,500 needy children with the basic necessities of new sneakers, socks, underwear and a toy each year during the holiday season. “It’s a stand-alone building, 7,100 square feet. It’s beautiful, it’s wonderful, it’s air-conditioned,” Board Member Kelle Enriquez said. While it certainly makes for a more comfortable location to work than the Back to Basics warehouse in Wellington, it also allows for proper social distancing and the

assembly of additional packages for needy students to make up for the anticipated shortage of packages coming in from the community due to the pandemic. The Back to Basics program also gives needy children two school uniforms each year. Last year, Back to Basics supplied holiday packages to 7,500 children and 21,000 school uniforms. “It’s all elementary school kids in Palm Beach County who are basically living at below the poverty level,” Enriquez said. “Of the 7,500 [packages], 5,500 came in from the community, and 2,000 we took care of in-house ourselves.” Community supporters have traditionally supplied many of the packages, and Back to Basics makes up the difference. Back to Basics collects the names, ages and shoe sizes of children in need from schools across the county and distributes them to churches, businesses, clubs and individuals

Nicolas Guadagno and mom Cory Cramer wrap gifts as part of a group volunteering from the Village of Wellington.

to buy the items and put together packages. “We take in a lot of extra names,” Enriquez said. “We buy the sneakers, socks, underwear and toys, and we wrap them up ourselves. We make sure that all the names we get from the schools, we provide the gifts for them.” Another service Back to Basics provides is two uniforms for students just before the beginning of the school year. “With COVID-19, everything is different, so this year we provided 21,000 new school uniforms to elementary schools, and we started doing middle schools as well,” Enriquez said. “There’s so much need out there. Many schools that we work with, 85 to 90 percent of their children are on free and reduced-cost lunch. That’s the criteria we are working with.” The pandemic brought about a crisis for Back to Basics when the factory that produces the uni-

forms was shut down out of safety concerns. “The final shipment of 7,000 uniforms just came in this week,” Enriquez said. “This year, with COVID, we knew it was not realistic to think we’re going to get all those names back out to the community… so we’re planning on making 6,000 packages inhouse. We’re still hoping to get a few thousand names out into the community. We still want to cover the kids and then some.” Enriquez credited InvenTrust Property Management, which manages Southern Palm Crossing, with stepping up to the challenge and providing the temporary location. The money to purchase the clothing and gifts comes from numerous donors and from grants. For more information, visit www. backtobasicsinc.org, e-mail info@ backtobasicsinc.org or call Enriquez at (561) 702-4527.

Rylee Bleakley from Wellington High School pulls items on her list off the supply shelf.

Wellington Water Slides To Get A Makeover

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report In the coming weeks, two water slides at the Wellington Aquatics Complex will undergo a complete rehabilitation, putting them back into like-new condition and extending their useful life for at least another five years. The Wellington Village Council recently provided authorization to execute a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment for the Aquatics Complex Slide Repair Project. Deputy Village Manager Jim Barnes described the project for the two water slides.

“It is a fiberglass type material and has a steel structure that supports the frame and structure itself,” he said. “The last time maintenance was completed was in 2014.” Barnes said that the village attempted to obtain a contractor previously in fiscal year 2019. However, before work began, the contractor stopped doing projects in Florida. The staff has now obtained a new Florida vendor, and the work needs to be completed in order for the village to continue to utilize the slides. Barnes explained that the project consists of painting the exteri-

or, repair/coating of the interior gel coat, and priming, prepping and painting the steel support structure for the entire slide apparatus. Mayor Anne Gerwig asked how long the slides will be out of service, and Barnes said that the project will take 30 days to complete. Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind asked about the $90,656 cost, adding that it seems like a large figure for a repair. Councilman Michael Napoleone was concerned that work might be done that would then need to be torn down should the village decide to build a new

aquatics complex near Wellington High School. Discussions are expected in 2021 regarding the future of the aquatics complex. Barnes said the project will extend the usable life of the slide for approximately five years, and the work needs to be done to not expose the village to liability issues. Barnes told the Town-Crier that the slides were originally installed in 2005 and are popular with users of the aquatics complex. He said that village staff is conducting a study of what needs to be done at the complex and the costs involved.

Repair work is planned for the popular water slides at the Wellington Aquatics Complex.

WCF’s Red, White & Blue Jeans ‘A Salute To Our Heroes’ Fundraiser Goes Virtual The Wellington Community Foundation and its donors are not going to let the COVID-19 pandemic stand in the way of helping Wellington’s seniors, children and veterans in need. Throughout Wellington, this local nonprofit has continued to support and improve the quality of life for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents by providing food, home repairs that enable seniors to age in place, school uniforms, backpacks, summer camp programs, equestrian riding programs for disabled students, school grants, college scholarships, as well as beautifully wrapped gifts that include the essentials, such as socks, underwear, sneakers and an age-appropriate gift for young children to open on Christmas, many of whom would go without if not for the generous donations, sponsorships and volunteers. This year has been a challenge for everyone due to the pandemic, which has forced the foundation to cancel its one annual in-person fundraiser. Expectations for this event were to surpass last year’s $100,000 accomplishment. But the needs of the community have not been canceled. So together, foundation supporters must find a way, and will go above and beyond to continue helping Wellington residents in need. This year, the Wellington Community Foundation’s Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” fundraiser has gone online, converting the in-person event into a virtual experience. Meet up with foundation supporters on Facebook to show your support and help spread the word beginning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interest of all attendees, the foundation will not hold its annual in-person fundraiser. However, the foundation will continue to raise money to help Wellington’s most vulnerable residents by moving to a virtual fundraiser online beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Grab a flag and wave it proudly, snap a selfie and post with the hashtag #wellathon2020 in support of the foundation’s fundraising efforts. Traditionally, this event brings the community together under one roof to share in the honoring of our heroes. This year, the foundation is dedicating the event to its “superheroes,” the donors. “Without their generous support, the efforts of the foundation would not be possible,” WCF Chair Tom Wenham said. The WCF board is urging the community to rally behind those in need, now more than

ever. Join them in supporting the Wellington Community Foundation and help them keep their commitments to the community’s most vulnerable seniors, children and veterans. “Over the last four years, the foundation has been able to help hundreds of those in need through the generous support of our donors, just like you,” said WCF Board Member Jim Sackett, who will serve as master of ceremonies for the Nov. 10 event. “Together, we have made an impressive impact in the lives of hundreds of our neighbors, adding enormous value to our community and its most vulnerable.”

Supporters can donate online during the Wellathon 2020 fundraiser beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org, or drop a check in the mail to: Wellington Community Foundation, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 19F, Wellington, FL 33414. Either way you choose to give will help the foundation, so together you can continue “Building A Stronger Community.” Meanwhile, the Wellington Community Foundation looks forward to once again hosting everyone all under one roof at next year’s Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” event.

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The Kids Cancer Foundation held its annual Kids Cancer Foundation Superhero 5K in Memory of Sebastian at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Saturday, Oct. 31. The 5K run/walk raised money to help families in the community who are facing the battle against childhood cancer. The race is named in memory of Sebastian Sarmiento, a courageous nine-year-old boy who bravely battled cancer. To learn more about the Kids Cancer Foundation, call (561) 333-8116 or visit www.kidscancersf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Royal Palm Outlasts Wellington 26-21 In Gridiron Opener

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School quarterback Peyton Mainolfi threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a 26-21 season-opening victory on Friday, Oct. 30 against host Wellington High School. Three of Mainolfi’s touchdown passes were caught by Cody Wasielewski, who nabbed four passes for 154 yards in the game. The Wildcats won the turnover battle, as its defense snagged three first-half interceptions, two by Eric Singleton. In fact, three of Wellington’s first four drives ended with interceptions. The Wildcats didn’t commit a turnover in the game. The Wildcats’ victory spoiled senior night for the Wolverines, as well as the grand re-opening of Wolverine Stadium, which

now has a new multipurpose turf surface. While the Wildcats never trailed in the game, taking a 7-0 lead at the 6:07 mark of the first quarter on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Mainolfi to Wasielewski, the key moment of the game was a thirddown play late in the fourth quarter by the Wildcats. With 2:23 to go in the game, Wellington head coach Tom Abel called a timeout. Royal Palm Beach faced a third-and-12. With a stop, Royal Palm Beach would have been forced to punt, thereby giving the Wolverines another chance to march down the field for the go-ahead touchdown. But Mainolfi dropped back and found Singleton for a 13-yard pass and the game-clinching first down. Then, the Wildcats were able to run out the clock to end the game to secure the win.

Friday night’s referee Travelle Northern observes the coin toss with Royal Palm Beach captain Payton Mainolfi and Wellington captain Denali Smith.

“This victory feels wonderful,” Royal Palm Beach head coach Darin DeCosta said. “I’m happy for our school, students and our team. We played tonight with minimal mistakes.” For Mainolfi and Wasielewski, their play in the game was an extension of their practice time together in recent months. “We had been working together a lot over the summer,” Wasielewski said. Mainolfi gave credit to his teammates on offense for his success passing the football. “Our offensive line played great, and my receivers had no drops,” he said. While Abel was pleased to see that his Wolverines didn’t give up, he gave credit to Royal Palm Beach for a strong game. “Royal Palm Beach played well tonight,” Abel said. “We shot ourselves in the foot with 11 penalties, and the difference in the game was a pair

of tipped balls, which they caught and turned into touchdowns.” To recap the scoring, Wasielewski gave the Wildcats a 14-0 lead at the 5:15 mark of the second quarter when he caught a short pass from Mainolfi and then sprinted 72 yards to paydirt for his second touchdown reception. At the 2:49 mark of the second quarter, Wolverines quarterback Ryan Anthony cut the Wildcats’ lead in half when he found Josh Miloch for a 10yard touchdown pass. Less than a minute later, at the 1:59 mark of the second quarter, Wasielewski scored his third touchdown of the game on a 25-yard scoring catch. Wasielewski’s PAT failed, which gave the visitors a 20-7 lead. On the last play of the first half, Wellington kicker Matt Palma attempted to cut into the Royal Palm Beach lead with a 40-yard field goal, but a bad snap prevented

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Palma from attempting the kick. While the third quarter was scoreless, on the first play of the fourth quarter, Wellington’s Reece Larson hauled in a 41-yard touchdown pass from Anthony. Palma’s successful PAT made it a 20-14 game in favor of Royal Palm Beach. Another key third-down conversion took place with 9:31 left in the game. Facing a thirdand-eight, Wildcats wideout Tahir Powell scored Royal Palm Beach’s fourth and final touchdown of the game when he caught a tipped pass, which he turned into a 78yard sprint-and-score. Wellington closed out the scoring when Reece Lawson scored on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Anthony with 4:05 left in the game. Wellington’s defense held Royal Palm Beach to 20 yards rushing on 14 attempts. Wellington’s Miloch was the game’s leading rusher

with 80 yards on 15 carries. Anthony completed 12 passes for 220 yards in the game. For Royal Palm Beach, Powell caught three passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. At the start of the game, there was a ceremonial coin toss to celebrate the re-opening of Wolverine Stadium. The ceremonial coin toss included Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy, game referee Travelle Northern, Royal Palm Beach team captain Payton Mainolfi and Wellington team captain Denali Smith. Royal Palm Beach is now 1-0 while Wellington’s record stands at 0-1. Royal Palm Beach’s next game is Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. against Glades Central High School. The Wolverines play on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. against Pahokee High School. Both games will be played at Wolverine Stadium.

Wellington players getting rehydrated during a water break. PHOTOS BY MIKE MAY/TOWN-CRIER

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Newly Renovated Stadium At WHS

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report At halftime during the football game between Wellington High School and Royal Palm Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 30, leaders from the Village of Wellington and the Palm Beach County School District gathered to officially open the newly revamped and resurfaced football field at Wellington High School. The new artificial turf-like field at Wolverine Stadium is part of a large-scale investment in upgrading the athletic facilities on the campus. The project is jointly supported by the Village of Wellington and the Palm Beach County School District. The football stadium represented completion of the first phase, and in less than a year, the WHS campus will also feature four new artificial turf-like multi-purpose fields, eight tennis courts, three basketball courts, and batting cages for baseball and softball. There will also be a concession stand and bathroom facilities. To make this happen, the school district provided the land for the recreational upgrades, and the Village of Wellington agreed to pay the construction costs. When school is in session, students at WHS will use the facilities for athletic teams and during physical education classes. Outside of school, at night, on weekends and

during school breaks, Wellington recreation programs and the general public will get access to the facilities. Dignitaries on hand for the grand opening included Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy, Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind, Council-

man John McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos and Councilman Michael Napoleone. Each agreed that this partnership is a win-win for all parties concerned. Fennoy, himself a Wellington resident, was delighted to see the return of high school football and that games are now being played at first-class facilities such as Wolverine Stadium. Fennoy further emphasized the importance of

Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy and Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig greet each other at the game.

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Glades Central Blanks Palm Beach Central In Football Opener

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Dominant and opportunistic. That may be the best way to describe the play of the Glades Central High School Raiders in their 41-0 shutout of the Palm Beach Central High School Broncos on Saturday, Oct. 31. The afternoon game was the delayed season opener for both teams and was played on a neutral field, Wolverine Stadium at Wellington High School. In the game, the Raiders scored touchdowns in

four different ways — three passing, one rushing, one by special teams and one on an interception return. The six touchdowns were scored by six different Raiders players. The only thing the Raiders did not control during the game was the weather. The game was delayed for roughly two hours in the first quarter by lightning in the area. As dominant as the Raiders’ offense was, their defense was just as strong. The Raiders’ defense

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Palm Beach Central’s quarterback Ahmad Haston. The Raiders opened the scoring at the 3:08 mark of the first quarter when quarterback Zo’Marion Harper threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Raiquan Porter. Midway through the second quarter, the Raiders partially blocked a Broncos punt, which put the ball at Palm Beach Central’s 28yard line. On the next play, with 5:10 left in the first half, Harper threw a 28yard touchdown pass to Antavious

The Palm Beach Central offense (right) threatened to score against Glades Central, but the Raiders’ defense did not break.

Tarver. The Raiders led 14-0 at halftime. In addition to the two defensive third-quarter touchdowns, the Raiders added two additional third-quarter scores on a 13-yard run by Jahiem Humphreys at the 8:45 mark and a 17-yard pass from Harper to Robert Luckas with 2:10 left in the quarter. The rest of the third quarter and the entire fourth quarter were played with a running clock. Glades Central’s Rashad Jackson was thrilled with the perfor-

mance of his team in his debut as the head coach of the Raiders. “Our team performed well in the game,” Jackson said. “We made a few mistakes, but we learned from them, regrouped and didn’t repeat them. We played Raider football.” Palm Beach Central’s Tyler Young led the Broncos with 72 yards rushing. The Raiders’ Harper completed 10 of 20 passes for 134 yards. Glades Central is now 1-0 while Palm Beach Central’s record stands at 0-1.

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Indian Trail To Host Fishing Event At The M-1 Impoundment Area

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District will hold another “Keep it Reel” catch-and-release fishing event at the M-1 impoundment in the northwest part of The Acreage on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be the third fishing event at the impoundment since Parks & Recreation Director Elizabeth Ricci started with ITID last year. “It started when I started,” said Ricci, who has been trying to implement new recreation programs

in the area. “We are following CDC requirements for social distancing and masks if people aren’t far enough apart.” The fishing event is an effort to take advantage of potential ITID recreational resources that have not been utilized. The 700-acre M-1 Basin impoundment, which is almost surrounded by the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, stores stormwater runoff from across ITID utilizing large pumps to draw water into the compound but has not been utilized previously for recreational purposes. The compound is three miles

from a paved road and largely inaccessible except for ITID staff. “We’re trying to utilize the M-1,” Ricci said. “There’s a big desire from residents to be able to go out there, and it has never been open to the public before.” ITID was attempting to hold monthly fishing events at the compound but shut the program down when the pandemic arose. “Now that we’ve gotten more comfortable with the [CDC] guidelines, we’ve decided to start it back up,” she said. ITID staff mows the property around the pump station before the

event to make it more accessible and to assure that no creatures are about that might endanger visitors. “We go out there a couple of days before the event to mow the lawns and spot check to make sure that there are no hazards out there prior to the event,” Ricci said. Two staff members will be on site to have attendees sign waivers and monitor to ensure safety. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has been notified about the event and may have personnel present to see that participants have fishing licenses, she added.

No public restrooms are available at the site, and all participants must maintain social distancing and wear masks when social distancing is not an option. Participants are asked to abide by district rules and FWC regulations and be good stewards of the environment. Participants will be required to sign a release waiver and not disturb or approach wildlife, especially those with sharp teeth and/ or venom. No driving or parking is allowed on the berm, and a valid Florida Fishing License is required. Fishing will be catch and re-

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The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced the winners of the 2020 Youth Council Photography Competition. The competition asks Florida’s municipal youth councils to showcase what they love about their city, town or village with a photo of their favorite aspects of it. The competition coincides with Florida City Government Week, an annual event that encourages communities to celebrate, showcase and engage residents in the work of municipal government. Municipal youth councils are special councils that typically serve as an advisory board to the local government. They are composed of high school students and are sometimes referred to as youth corps, teen advisory boards or mayor’s youth councils. “Seeing the passion these stu-

dents have for their communities and how engaged they are with their cities is incredible,” said FLC President Tony Ortiz. “If what we’ve seen from municipal youth councils throughout the state is any indication of what’s to come for our cities, our future looks strong. Congratulations to this year’s competition winners.” The 2020 Youth Council Photography Competition winners are: the City of Atlantic Beach Youth Council, the City of Homestead Youth Council, the City of Satellite Beach Youth Council, the City of St. Petersburg Mayor’s Youth Congress and the Village of Wellington Youth Council. Winners will be showcased on the league’s web site and social media platforms, be recognized in the league’s Quality Cities magazine, and receive a monetary award and a plaque. For more information, visit www.flcities.com.

Through the support of the equestrian industry and the local community, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, has acted as a catalyst for charitable giving over the last 11 years, distributing $14.8 million to 256 Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations. Founded by the father/daughter team Mark and Paige Bellissimo in 2009, the initiative came forward as a way to increase funding to local nonprofits following the 2008 economic crisis, at a time when donations were scarce. COVID-19 is once again challenging community resilience, replicating the challenging situation of 12 years ago. “Experts in all fields agree that the lasting effects of COVID-19 will be felt for months and years to come,” event co-founder Mark Bellissimo said. “Not holding this event in 2021 simply isn’t an option for our team at Equestrian Sport Productions and Wellington Equestrian Partners. We are going

to make this happen!” The application process to participate in the 2021 GCC opened on Monday, Oct. 26 and will remain active through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. At stake? A chance to win up to $100,000 on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. “Thanks to Equestrian Sport Productions generously covering all costs associated with the GCC, the event has been able to fundraise and distribute 100 percent of the funds back to local organizations,” event co-founder Paige Bellissimo said. “In addition to providing much-needed funding, our strategy for 2020-30 also involves capacity building, enabling and building invaluable partnerships, as well as concentrating on amplifying the event’s impact.” Based on a community needs assessment with the county, in partnership with local agencies and in direct response to the unique set-

ting surrounding COVID-19, the event’s 12th edition is committed to shifting a majority of its funding priorities toward local nonprofits who are directly supporting and assisting the most vulnerable and affected populations in Palm Beach County. The following nonprofit categories will be eligible to be selected for funding in the main event, with a chance of receiving between $15,000 and up to $100,000: emergency health services; emergency children, family and senior services; emergency youth development and education support; emergency shelter and homeless services; emergency food support; and emergency veteran services. The GCC board and vetting committee will also review nonprofit organizations experiencing a critical expansion of service delivery in response to increased demand due to COVID-19. Following the format of previous years, and to guarantee

transparency, up to 20 pre-vetted organizations will be randomly selected via the event’s famous lottery-style drawings. Additional smaller grants will also be awarded, via a random selection process, to nonprofits who do not meet the above criteria but pass the GCC’s vetting process. These grants will range between $1,000 and $10,000. If you know of a deserving Palm Beach County-based charity, have them visit www. greatcharitychallenge.com for more information regarding application requirements and the event’s unique selection process. To view how funding from the 2020 event impacted the community, visit https://bit.ly/3chfv1r. For additional event information, including information about the application process and sponsorship opportunities, visit www. greatcharitychallenge.com. You can also find the event on Facebook and Instagram.

Art Society Announces Virtual Gallery Exhibit ‘Artscapes’

The Wellington Art Society is participating in Artscapes, a virtual exhibit scheduled from Nov. 1 until Jan. 4. This exhibit features 25 artists and 80 original artworks by Wellington Art Society members, including stained glass, handmade paper, photography, painting and more. All artwork is for sale, and a portion of proceeds go toward scholarship and outreach programs. Artwork showcased in the virtual exhibit can be seen on the Wellington Art Society web site through the Kunstmatrix tool.

Kunstamatrix is a unique and innovative platform that enables artists to create beautiful and realistic 3D versions of their artwork, displayed in a sophisticated 3D virtual exhibition space. Visitors can view artwork one of several ways, including moving themselves around the exhibit using the arrows that appear on screen or by using the cursor. A guided tour is also available as an option. “The virtual exhibit is a great way to exhibit art while many galleries and other exhibit sites are still closed,” said Erica Kyle,

committee chair for Artscapes. All artwork is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds are used in outreach initiatives such as the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Program. Established in 2001, the program provides scholarships to talented young artists for art-related expenses and tuition costs. Over the past decade, the Wellington Art Society is proud to have awarded more than $90,000 to more than 75 recipients. For more information about Artscapes, or to learn more about

The event will feature 80 original artworks. the 25 featured artists, visit https:// artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/2435289/artscapes.

WPB Walk To End Alzheimer’s Raises More Than $111,000 To Combat Disease Hundreds of West Palm Beach residents helped lead the way to the first survivor of Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 24. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants walked as individuals and small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across the area, raising more than $111,000 to benefit the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Although the format of the event was different from years past, traditional components of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s were upheld, including an Opening Ceremony — emceed by Hollani Davis, Andy Delancey and Michael Trim of WPTV — as well as a drivethrough Promise Garden planted at Palm Beach Gardens High School to honor the personal reasons participants walk. “We couldn’t be more grateful for the wonderful participants

that continue to support the association and everything we do,” said Toni Abraham, director of the West Palm Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “Their tireless fundraising efforts, especially in such a challenging time, have been inspiring and heartwarming. I want to personally thank everyone who has donated, volunteered and continues to fight alongside us to one day see a world without Alzheimer’s.” While fundraising continues

through Dec. 31, currently, the team at Valencia Reserve leads local fundraising efforts with more than $44,000 raised. “Alzheimer’s runs rampant in my family,” said Valencia Reserve team member Laura Sandler. “I’ve lost several family members to it. Today, we are working to extend the [lives] and quality of life of those who have been diagnosed with the disease.” Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in

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Wellington’s Tanya Quickel And Acme Improvement District Honored By FASD

The Florida Association of Special Districts recently held its quarterly membership meeting in person for the first time since January, adhering to all CDC safety recommendations. Recognitions usually given out at the association’s annual conference, canceled due to pandemic, were awarded at the quarterly meeting. Wellington’s Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel was honored as Most Valuable Member, while the Acme Improvement District, a special district operated by the Village of Wellington, was honored as District of the Year. The Most Valuable Member award is presented to a member who, over time, has demonstrated commitment, contribution, leadership and support of the association. Quickel’s dedication to FASD as an executive board member, and most recently as president, is evident to all who have worked with her. In Wellington, Quickel is charged with managing the village’s annual operating budget and strengthening and aligning administrative and financial functions with Wellington’s core

missions. In this role, Quickel oversees a broad range of departments, including finance, purchasing and contracting, budget, information technology and communications. “From day one, when Tanya assumed the president position, she hit the ground running,” said Pat O’Quinn, superintendent of the Old Plantation Water Control District. “She took her vision for outreach and education for our members to a level that far exceeded anyone’s expectation. More recently, I have enjoyed her clip videos and enjoyed ribbing her on her acting skills, that actually are promising. I am sure she will miss the top leadership role. However, we are lucky to have her continue her FASD service as a past president board member.” The District of the Year award is presented to a district that works in a team effort to achieve and surpass all priority goals while staying within budget guidelines and meeting and/or exceeding expectations. The Acme Improvement District was selected as the 2020 District of the Year for its tremendous work to advance operations

Tanya Quickel accepts the District of the Year award on behalf of the Acme Improvement District. at Acme and the Village of Wellington. Acme utilizes telemetry technology throughout its service area. It also completes ongoing multi-million-dollar surface water systems repairs and replacement projects through the annual budget process each year. It has implemented drone technology to aid in project planning, design and survey, and redesigned its web site to improve transparency, engage-

ment and outreach. Acme is an active FASD supporter, providing resources, membership, training and assistance in all areas of the organization. FASD unifies and strengthens special purpose government through education, the exchange of ideas and active involvement in the legislative process. For more information about FASD, visit www.fasd.com.

Palms West Hospital Hosts Safe Alternative To Door-To-Door Trick Or Treating For Holiday

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Palms West Hospital hosted a Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat for hospital employees and their families. Volunteers from all departments decorated their car trunks and

provided children a safe alternative to door-to-door trick or treating. The family-friendly trick-ortreating event, held in the hospital parking lot, featured Halloween-themed kid-friendly booths,

treats, pumpkin carving and a photo booth to capture the memories. For added fun, Egidio Goat Farm and the Cheeky Goat Soapery brought a few furry friends. “What a treat it was to see the

children dressed in their costumes! We’re grateful for the opportunity to spend time with our team members and their families. It was truly a fun-filled event,” Chief Nursing Officer Sheila Sanders said.

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State Rep. Willhite Receives National Award For Alzheimer’s Disease Volunteerism The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) has recognized State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) as the honoree of the National Citizen Scientist Collaborator Award. JEM Research Institute, part of the Headlands Research organization, where Willhite is a study partner for his mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s, nominated him for the award to recognize his extraordinary efforts to support Alzheimer’s research through clinical trials with his mother and through legislation. “As a caregiver, a study partner and an elected official, Rep. Willhite is an advocate in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s in every part of his life,” GAP President John Dwyer said. “It is incredibly important that he can take his personal experiences with the disease and with research to the legislature in order to better support the Florida Alzheimer’s community.” To accelerate the delivery of innovative Alzheimer’s therapies, GAP works with JEM and more than 80 other research centers across North America to improve recruitment efforts and the operation of clinical trials. This year, research centers in GAP’s network nominated dozens of dedicated volunteers for the 2020 National Citizen Scientist Awards. Willhite and his mother were inspired to participate in clinical trials at JEM because of their medical backgrounds as a paramedic and a nurse, respectively. They both understood the profound importance of research and innovation in medicine, and the crucial role clinical trial volunteers play in advancing science. “In my career as a public ser-

vant, I have seen time and time again that service to others is the most rewarding thing in life,” Willhite said. “Joining an Alzheimer’s clinical trial is like buying a lottery ticket, but instead of hoping only you win, you hope that your contribution also will help your children, your grandchildren and everyone that comes after you.” Willhite and his mother participated in the clinical trial of aducanumab, a Biogen drug that is now being considered by the FDA for approval as a treatment for Alzheimer’s. If it is approved, aducanumab will be the first disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s since 2003. Willhite has also worked across the aisle in Tallahassee to pass legislation to strengthen Alzheimer’s care services. Alzheimer’s is a growing public health threat, with more than 580,000 people over 65 in Florida living with the disease. Along with COVID-19, it is the only top 10 cause of death in the United States with no treatments and no cure. But despite the importance of Alzheimer’s research, 90 percent of Alzheimer’s clinical trials are delayed by slow recruitment, and 99 percent of potential volunteers are never referred to or never consider joining Alzheimer’s clinical trials. The National Citizen Scientist Collaborator Award, for which GAP recognized Willhite, honors a study partner who consistently supports a clinical trial participant and who promotes Alzheimer’s clinical research involvement in the community. The National Citizen Scientist Awards are supported by the Vradenburg Foundation. To learn more, visit www. globalalzplatform.org/awards.

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The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is celebrating its new Lilly Pulitzer-designed marriage ceremony room with a special surprise on Nov. 10, Lilly Pulitzer’s birthday. To celebrate the ceremony room and the Palm Beach icon whose one-of-a-kind designs inspired the room’s décor, the office partnered with Discover the Palm Beaches to surprise one lucky couple with some fabulous, only-in-Palm Beach gifts. The “Marry Me in Palm Beach Style” gift pack includes a twonight stay at the Hilton West Palm

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Johnny Clean Car Wash Set To Open Soon In West Palm Beach

Johnny Clean will soon open its third car wash location at 4918 Okeechobee Blvd. at the corner of Okeechobee and Haverhill in West Palm Beach, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 14. The Johnny Clean brand was conceived by John Shullman in 2017. The first location opened in Jacksonville in November 2019. Johnny Clean is also opening an additional location in Orlando soon, with more locations planned in other Florida markets. Shullman has developed and operated car washes since 1987 under different brand names, such as Express, Big City and Russell Speeders. Current operations total 28 locations in Connecticut, New York, Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan and Florida. Johnny Clean is an eco-friendly, ride through, high quality, fast

Johnny Clean Car Wash features an eco-friendly experience. experience that serves customers Shullman said. “We look forward in three minutes. It features a 2 to supporting the local community million BTU heated drying and re- and putting smiles on faces.” verse osmosis water to ensure the Johnny Clean offers contactvehicle leaves dry and spot-free. less washing and a fast pass lane “We have created a great place that allows you to skip the line to work for team members, while and wash as much as you want offering our customers a memora- with unlimited monthly memberble car wash experience that makes ship plans. Learn more at www. them feel good with a clean car,” johnnycleancarwash.com.

birthday by surprising one special couple, thanks to the generosity of Discover the Palm Beaches and their outstanding partners. Nov. 10 will be a day we will all remember!” Couples getting married on Nov. 10 are encouraged to get into the spirit of Pulitzer’s birthday by wearing their best “Palm Beach” colors. To learn more about the Lilly Pulitzer wedding room or other marriage services provided by the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ marriage.

The newly designed marriage ceremony room opened in August.

American Business Women’s Association To Meet Nov. 11

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Professional Development Chair Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227 or loretta.spalady@gmail.com. The meeting typically takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens with networking from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is typically $25 in advance and $30 at the door. If the meeting occurs at the hotel, utilize this link to pay: paypal.me/ abwanorthernpalmbch or pay at the door. Due to the pandemic, the meeting will likely take place via Zoom. If so, upon registration, login details will be shared, and there will be no cost to participate.

The November speaker is Pamela Leonard, CEO and founder of Simply Positive Lifestyle. The topic of the November meeting is “Outsmart Insomnia.” Leonard is a certified integrative nutrition health specialist and professional speaker. She will share three expert secrets to turn life-sucking sleepless nights into dreamy deep slumber. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. For more information, visit https://northernpalmbeach.abwa. org.

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Palm Beach Outlets To Host Junior League Event Nov. 20-21

Palm Beach Outlets will host the Deck the Palms Boutique Market presented by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov.21. Deck the Palms is the Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ largest annual fundraising event. The market will be open to the public with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 21 with 100 percent of proceeds from the event going toward supporting the community programs of the Junior League. “We are delighted to host the

Junior League’s Deck the Palms Boutique Market at Palm Beach Outlets,” said Trina Holmsted, marketing director at Palm Beach Outlets. “This festive boutique marketplace is the perfect stop for holiday shopping, with proceeds helping many vital community programs in the Palm Beach area.” The 12th annual Deck the Palms Holiday Boutique Market will feature an outdoor marketplace with more than 130 local and international artisans, clothiers,

jewelers, specialty gifteries, culinary vendors, small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The market will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Social distancing and safety precautions will be followed. “The safety of our guests, vendors and members is our top priority,” said Julie Rudolph, president of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. “Now, more than ever, it’s important to come together and help those in the community.

Deck the Palms is not only a fun, holiday event, but it’s also an important fundraiser that benefits our 20 nonprofit partners.” An Opening Night Kickoff Party will be held Friday, Nov 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. General admission is $5, and the party will feature a live band and a VIP access option. VIP access is available Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21 from noon to 7 p.m. VIP passes are $35 and include admission and access

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Shirley Walls Sillan was born at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL on September 18, 1953 and passed away peacefully at her home in Wellington on October 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. Shirley moved to Palm Beach County in 1971 with her family from Riverhead, NY. She lived in Tequesta until she attended Barry College in Miami where she studied Music Theory. During her vast 30 plus year career, Shirley excelled in everything she did from piano teacher, professional sales/customer service trainer for Fortune 100 companies to gaining certification as a Life Coach and Mindfulness Trainer later in her career. Shirley worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Cellular One, and Achieve Global until she stepped away from corporate America to pursue her dream of being a Life Coach and Mindfulness Trainer. Shirley loved fiercely and enriched the lives of those around her in so many ways. Her joy came from spending time with her grandchildren, preparing an Italian meal on Sunday afternoons for her family, boating, golfing, yoga, travel, reading, leading a bible study or just being still in prayer and meditation. Her life was one of continuous learning with a deep desire to have a more intimate relationship with her God. She made a choice to walk on the sunny side of the street even through life’s challenges. Born to Edward Jackson Walls (deceased) and Virginia Elaine Walls (deceased), Shirley leaves behind her loving family, including her husband of 41 years, John, and their three children: Randall Kari Sillan (wife Gloria) of Castle Rock, CO, Edward Matthew Farr (wife Stephanie) of Hobe Sound, and Leslie Delane Plum (husband Andrew) of Tequesta; seven grandchildren, Jakob Sillan, Andrew Plum, William Plum, Matthew Plum, Jensen Farr, Toby Farr and Milo Farr. Shirley is also survived by her sister; Jacqueline Ann Walls and her nephew, Jackson Polston of Lake Worth. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, November 6th, 11:00 am at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church located at 12001 SE Federal Highway in Hobe Sound, FL. A Celebration of Life will follow at a location and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her honor to The Trustbridge Hospice Foundation by visiting: https://trustbridgefoundation.org/ways-to-give/donate/ or call (561) 494-6888 (Main Line) | (877) 494-6890 (Toll Free) for more information

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Everything I Know About Economics, I Learned From Halloween

Everything I learned about economics and finance, I learned on Halloween night. That was the night that my younger brother Jim and I, exhausted from trick-ortreating at every house to which our little legs could carry us, would hunker down on the living room floor and “set up shop.” But let me begin at the beginning. The excitement would start, really, the minute the teacher changed the big class calendar on the bulletin board from September to October. There, stapled to Oct. 31, would be an orange construction paper pumpkin. That pumpkin would haunt us all the long days of October. How could we be expected to concentrate on the exports of South America (or whatever

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The Sonic BOOMER the teacher was talking about) with that pumpkin smack in front of us? No, the importance of coffee and soybeans could not hold a candle to the importance of our discussions on what we were going to dress as for Halloween. There were 31 days in the month and 31

changings of the mind. Commercially produced costumes were a new idea and not something my parents were going to waste money on, that’s for sure. Not with my mom being the great seamstress she was. And one year, Jim raided the rag bag and emerged from his room as the coolest mummy ever. So, costumes were Job 1. Job 2 was convincing my mother that we weren’t hungry, didn’t need dinner, had to be excused from the table to get ready and — ding-dong — oh my gosh! Other kids were already out there! We were missing everything! Job 3 was trying to ditch my little sister who was a full six years younger than me and, therefore, needed supervision. “She’ll

never be able to keep up!” I frantically announced as Jim headed for the door. My parents were finally convinced of this, and I sprinted off, now forever in Jim’s wake. When you’re trick-or-treating in Wisconsin, you get a lot of apples in your bag. The smart kids dumped them out on the side of the road, but Jim and I had been taught not to waste food, so we ended up lugging bags full of candy, as well as a dozen apples. They were heavy! After going to every house within the border of three highways, we’d drag our tired little selves and our produce back to the house, where mom, thank goodness, would relieve us of the apples, and we’d get down to business.

We’d empty our bags onto the floor, sort everything out (keeping a close eye on the coveted chocolate bars) and begin trading. I loved candy corn, and Jim quickly figured out how many of the little packs it would take to get a chocolate bar for it. We also graciously and magnanimously asked our parents if they’d like something. It was a good feeling, being the providers for once. Mom had a weakness for Heath bars, and we loved being able to give her some. Today I own a couple of antiques shops, and I just know that the bartering that goes on therein had its roots in Halloween candy trading. In fact, if you want a really sweet deal, come in with cash — and a bag of candy corn.

Digilantes: Beware The Many Dangers Of Internet Mob Justice

There’s a new word that’s being used now, digilante, which describes people who fight for their idea of justice through the internet. And like vigilantes of old, they can be fairly casual about the means used to achieve their goals. Vigilantism rightly has a bad reputation (think the Death Wish movies) for people taking the law into their own hands. Historically, vigilance committees were created when the system of law had broken down. In many towns in the old west, the bad guys ran things and controlled the forces of law and order. So, some people fought back. And if you remember back to the Charles Bronson films, he simply set himself up as a target. If a bad guy passed him by, nothing happened. But he killed those who did jump him, rather than bring them to justice. People hate injustice, but also that kind of violence, so we settle for superheroes as fantasy. When Superman or Batman

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler catch supervillains, they are going around the law… a point made brilliantly in The Dark Knight. But internet sleuths, the digilantes, have used the web to go after their own perceived malefactors. There is a group that goes after users of kiddie porn. Law enforcement agencies are restricted by a thicket of privacy laws. The digilantes ignore them; those they find cannot be prosecuted for what is found. But they can threaten to expose these people. And at least some users have stopped, if the

stories told are true. Now some people use our ubiquitous cameras, both security and phone, to check out a lot of incidents. Cell phone footage can go out quickly and easily, and official obfuscation can be overridden. Of course, at times the footage has been somewhat unclear, and that can create massive misunderstandings. Remember that kid from Kentucky who was seen smirking at a Native American shaman? He got death threats after the incident was distributed, but then somewhat longer snippets showed that he and his friends were not the aggressors in all of this. But the damage to the kid’s reputation had been done. People now often use their phones to show bad drivers (with license plates also showing), others behaving badly and even some acts of heroism. And while all of that is useful, we are in danger of losing any chance at privacy. It was fun when we could go to sports stadiums to watch

marriage proposals on the big screen (although probably not as much fun if the person being proposed to said no) but most people would prefer to take such a risky move in private. There are many examples of good being done by these digilantes. Important information has been dug up that had been hidden. Crimes have been solved. But there has also been a lot of injustice. At one point, only experts could fake what was on a screen. Now some elementary school children have managed to do it. Nothing seems really private anymore; many young people have lost their need for privacy. A friend told me she warned her junior high school granddaughter against “sexting,” sending out naked pictures to friends. It sounds cute and fun and a way of both teasing and flirting with someone you think really likes you. While many kids now think that way, people of my generation would almost never have

done that… that’s what Polaroids were for. But when every kid in your school can see you in the altogether a few minutes after you send, it stops being funny. It winds up hurting. And there have been more than a few suicides from cyberbullying. So digilantes have to be careful. It is far safer working at a keyboard, often at home, than swinging from tall buildings and fighting people often larger than yourself in the name of “real justice.” And you don’t have to spend a lot on weird costumes that make people think you’re nuts anywhere outside a comic book convention. But rules are needed for a just society. Many of them seem stupid, and that is nothing new. One of Dickens’s characters characterized the law as an ass. But the protections are there for a reason, and sometimes even seeming justice must be muted, particularly when it impedes truth and damages the innocent.

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Multiple Sclerosis: Importance of Correct Diagnosis The cause of

It’s not uncommon for there to be periods of time when things are relatively

frequency and severity of exacerbations and prevent long term disability. There are also

multiple sclerosis

stable, followed by a stint when new symptoms occur or old symptoms worsen.

other medications and strategies to manage symptoms.

(MS) remains

This relatively rapid worsening is referred to as an exacerbation, and typically lasts at

Avoiding misdiagnosis is also critical,

unknown, even

least 24 hours, but may stretch out for days or weeks.

as this can lead to the wrong treatment which may actually be harmful. By getting

“MS is a complex disease, and can be

a second opinion you can not only confirm the correct diagnosis, you can also become

though there has been extensive

Buse Sengul, MD Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Cleveland Clinic Florida

extremely unpredictable,” said Dr. Sengul. The same symptoms can also be present in

informed about your treatment options.

research over the years. We do know that it’s an inflammatory disorder of the central

other disorders. And, other conditions may mimic MS by showing areas of abnormality, just like MS, in results from magnetic

Dr. Sengul encourages people who suspect they may have MS to seek care by a specialist. And, if you’ve already been

nervous system (CNS), which acts as the

resonance imaging (MRI) tests.

diagnosed but aren’t improving, then it may

body’s messenger system. Myelin, the protective covering of the nerves, helps in the transmission of impulses (messages) between the brain and other parts of the body. MS causes damage to the myelin, interfering with normal nerve function.

be time to seek a second opinion. “Brain tumors, Lyme disease, Lupus and other autoimmune conditions can imitate MS, so it’s critical to rule out other diseases prior to confirming the diagnosis of MS,” said Dr. Sengul. There is no single, definitive test that can be used. Over time, experts

There is no ‘standard’ set of symptoms, since MS affects everyone differently.

have developed a set of diagnosis criteria including MRI, as well as a series of other

However, common symptoms include numbness or tingling in various parts of the

tests.

body, weakness of one or more parts of the body, walking difficulties, dizziness, fatigue, visual blurring, and occasionally double vision. Severity of symptoms may also vary.

Cleveland Clinic Florida neurologists are helping educate both physicians and patients about the disease. Dr. Sengul continued, “Careful consideration, knowledge of the most recent research, and retesting are part of our process to confirm a diagnosis of MS.”

“For some, symptoms are minor and have been ignored, but for others they are extreme,” said Buse Sengul, MD, a Cleveland Clinic Florida MS specialist who see patients at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens locations. It’s really a spectrum that ranges from mild to severe.

“At Cleveland Clinic Florida, a multidisciplinary approach it taken, including specialists in diagnosis, prevention and longterm recovery,” said Dr. Sengul. The goal is to reduce disease progression, manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life.

To schedule an in-person or virtual visit with Dr. Sengul or another specialist within Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Neurosciences Institute, call 877.463.2010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Neuro.

Early diagnosis is important, as permanent neurologic damage can occur even in the earliest stages. While there is no cure for MS, treatment includes “diseasemodifying” drugs that help decrease

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